Faculty & Student Story

Prof. Gary Chan Shueng-Han (center), Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and his team members Dr. Lai Ki-Kit (left), Manager of Innovation and Product Development, and Jerry Lin Zhongming (right), Assistant IT Manager, in front of the huge LED walls that display university entrances’ bus queue status and occupancy of selected study space on campus – one of the research innovations they developed and being newly featured at the Engineering Commons.
Prof. Gary Chan Shueng-Han (center), Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and his team members Dr. Lai Ki-Kit (left), Manager of Innovation and Product Development, and Jerry Lin Zhongming (right), Assistant IT Manager, in front of the huge LED walls that display university entrances’ bus queue status and occupancy of selected study space on campus – one of the research innovations they developed and being newly featured at the Engineering Commons. 
Pioneer of People Sensing Leads Research to Create Social Value
HKUST Community Benefits from Award-Winning AIoT Project to Estimate Queue Status and Occupancy
From pioneering research in microelectronics to fostering a vibrant start-up culture, Prof. Ko Ping-Keung’s unwavering commitment to education and technology transfer continues to inspire future generations.
From pioneering research in microelectronics to fostering a vibrant start-up culture, Prof. Ko Ping-Keung’s unwavering commitment to education and technology transfer continues to inspire future generations. 
As I See It
Igniting Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Prof. Philip Chan: A visionary leader and founding member of HKUST School of Engineering, whose journey from Silicon Valley to Hong Kong shaped a world-class institution and inspired generations of engineers.
Prof. Philip Chan: A visionary leader and founding member of HKUST School of Engineering, whose journey from Silicon Valley to Hong Kong shaped a world-class institution and inspired generations of engineers. 
As I See It
Opportunity of a Lifetime I Couldn’t Miss
Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan is grateful for HKUST’s swift support for new faculty, allowing him to pursue academic excellence in diverse directions.
Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan is grateful for HKUST’s swift support for new faculty, allowing him to pursue academic excellence in diverse directions. 
Popularizing Use of Sustainable Energy for Daily Life
The Architect of New Materials: Let There Be Better Solar Cells
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (front row, center) and his research team members
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (front row, center) and his research team members 
Smart Transport Solution
Less is More: Saving Manpower on Traffic Control While Improving Road Efficiency
Dedicated to enhancing equity in transportation resources, Prof. Jian Sisi believes such equity is crucial for ensuring access to essential areas such as healthcare, education and business activities.
Dedicated to enhancing equity in transportation resources, Prof. Jian Sisi believes such equity is crucial for ensuring access to essential areas such as healthcare, education and business activities. 
Driving Equity in Mobility
Moving People Forward Through Transportation Engineering
The HKUST Sail and Shine Program, co-organized by HKUST Connect and HKYSUA, offers students the exceptional opportunity of boarding a yacht to experience sailing and learn how to plan social service activities.
The HKUST Sail and Shine Program, co-organized by HKUST Connect and HKYSUA, offers students the exceptional opportunity of boarding a yacht to experience sailing and learn how to plan social service activities. 
Experience Sailing and Develop Lifelong Skills
Charting New Waters in Service to Society
Prof. Kenneth Leung Wai-Ting is a three-time recipient of the Common Core Teaching Excellence Award, winning the Award in 2021 and 2023, and Honorary Mention in 2019.
Prof. Kenneth Leung Wai-Ting is a three-time recipient of the Common Core Teaching Excellence Award, winning the Award in 2021 and 2023, and Honorary Mention in 2019. 
“What You See is What You Get”
Walking the Talk of Teaching
Prof. Tim Woo, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement, fosters service learning, inclusion and STEAM education via robot competitions.
Prof. Tim Woo, Director of Center for Global & Community Engagement, fosters service learning, inclusion and STEAM education via robot competitions. 
Inspiring Engineering Students to Serve Societal Needs
An Educator Focusing on Experiential and Service Learning
For former NASA researcher Prof. Su Hui, Civil and Environmental Engineering, a major goal of atmospheric scientists is to improve predictive accuracy and reduce uncertainty in weather and climate forecasting to enable wider society to better plan for climate change. Satellite data can be highly valuable in this endeavor.
For former NASA researcher Prof. Su Hui, Civil and Environmental Engineering, a major goal of atmospheric scientists is to improve predictive accuracy and reduce uncertainty in weather and climate forecasting to enable wider society to better plan for climate change. Satellite data can be highly valuable in this endeavor. 
University’s Satellites to Advance Weather and Climate Forecasting
A Fresh Look at Fathoming Global Warming
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