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Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (left) and Dr. Hao Mingwei (right) demonstrate a stability test of their newly developed cation-homogenized perovskite solar cells.
Prof. Zhou Yuanyuan (left) and Dr. Hao Mingwei (right) demonstrate a stability test of their newly developed cation-homogenized perovskite solar cells. 
Future of Green Energy
HKUST Engineering Unveils Critical Nanoscale Phenomena for More Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells
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Prof. Zhang Limin is a distinguished scholar in the field of geotechnical risk management.
Prof. Zhang Limin is a distinguished scholar in the field of geotechnical risk management. 
Prestigious Named Professor Title Awarded to Eminent Scholar
Prof. ZHANG Limin Appointed as Wilson H. Tang Professor of Engineering
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Prof. George Yuan (left), Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering, is appointed Associate Dean of Engineering (Strategic Planning and Development. Prof. Albert Chung (right), Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, is appointed Associate Dean of Engineering (Research and Graduate Studies).
Prof. George Yuan (left), Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering, is appointed Associate Dean of Engineering (Strategic Planning and Development. Prof. Albert Chung (right), Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, is appointed Associate Dean of Engineering (Research and Graduate Studies). 
Leadership Expansion
HKUST Engineering Announced Appointments of Two Associate Deans
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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
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The Civil and Environmental Engineering research team comprised Chair Professor Chen Guanghao (center) and postdoctoral researcher Dr. Zhang Zi (left), both corresponding authors, and PhD student Xiao Chengyu (right), the first author.
The Civil and Environmental Engineering research team comprised Chair Professor Chen Guanghao (center) and postdoctoral researcher Dr. Zhang Zi (left), both corresponding authors, and PhD student Xiao Chengyu (right), the first author. 
Advancing Water Quality Assessment
HKUST Engineering School Introduces World’s First High-Resolution Global Groundwater Sulfate Distribution Map, Uncovering Public Health Risks
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HKUST leads the development of the world’s first lightweight, high-resolution high-precision carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) synergistic observatory payload. The research project is co-led by Prof. Su Hui (center), Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Global STEM Professor at HKUST, and Prof. Zhang Limin (left), Chair Professor and Head of the Department. Prof. Zhai Chengxing (right), the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas, is the mission system engin
HKUST leads the development of the world’s first lightweight, high-resolution high-precision carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) synergistic observatory payload. The research project is co-led by Prof. Su Hui (center), Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Global STEM Professor at HKUST, and Prof. Zhang Limin (left), Chair Professor and Head of the Department. Prof. Zhai Chengxing (right), the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas, is the mission system engineer.  
Becoming the First Hong Kong Payload for China’s Tiangong Space Station to Combat Climate Change
HKUST Pioneers World’s High-Precision CO2 and Methane Synergistic Observatory Payload
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Dean of Engineering Ir Prof. Hong K. Lo, JP (right) was presented with a certificate by Ir Dr. Alex Chan Siu-Kun Chan, President of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering, at the induction ceremony on January 20, 2025.
Dean of Engineering Ir Prof. Hong K. Lo, JP (right) was presented with a certificate by Ir Dr. Alex Chan Siu-Kun Chan, President of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering, at the induction ceremony on January 20, 2025. 
Recognizing Expertise and Commitment to Advancing Engineering
Prof. Hong K. LO Elected 2024 Fellow of Hong Kong Academy of Engineering
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Researchers from the School of Engineering of HKUST develop the world’s smallest multifunctional biomedical robot which has a slim profile of just 0.95 mm.
Researchers from the School of Engineering of HKUST develop the world’s smallest multifunctional biomedical robot which has a slim profile of just 0.95 mm.  
Advancing Diagnosis and Treatment
HKUST Engineering Develops World’s Smallest Multifunctional Biomedical Robot for Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment
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HKUST announces the establishment of its Low Altitude Economy Research Center (LAERC). A group photo of Prof. Tim CHENG, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development (third left), Prof. Hong K. LO, Dean of Engineering (third right), Prof. LI Mo, Director of LAERC (second left) and the Center’s members Prof. ZHANG Fumin, Director of Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (second right), Prof. Jack CHENG, Associate Head and Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (first left), and Prof. Z
HKUST announces the establishment of its Low Altitude Economy Research Center (LAERC). A group photo of Prof. Tim Cheng, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development (third left), Prof. Hong K. Lo, Dean of Engineering (third right), Prof. Li Mo, Director of LAERC (second left) and the Center’s members Prof. Zhang Fumin, Director of Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (second right), Prof. Jack Cheng, Associate Head and Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (first left), and Prof. Zhou Peng, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (first right). 
Integrating AI, Engineering, and Business to Lead Innovative Applications
HKUST Launches Low Altitude Economy Research Center
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The research team is under the supervision of Prof. Kwok Hoi-Sing (center), Founding Director of the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Displays and Optoelectronics Technologies at HKUST. Core member Dr. Feng Feng (left), a postdoctoral research fellow at HKUST’s Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), serves as the first author. The team also includes ECE postdoctoral research fellow Dr. Liu Yibo (right).
The research team is under the supervision of Prof. Kwok Hoi-Sing (center), Founding Director of the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Displays and Optoelectronics Technologies at HKUST. Core member Dr. Feng Feng (left), a postdoctoral research fellow at HKUST’s Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), serves as the first author. The team also includes ECE postdoctoral research fellow Dr. Liu Yibo (right). 
Revolution in the Semiconductor Industry
HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop World’s First Deep-UV MicroLED Display Chips for Maskless Photolithography
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on research studies related to sustainable infrastructure development and land formation. Photo shows the Vice-President for Research and Development of HKUST, Prof. Tim Cheng (second right), and the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr. Michael Fong (second left), signing the MoU as witnessed by the President of HKUST, Prof. Nancy Ip (f
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on research studies related to sustainable infrastructure development and land formation. Photo shows the Vice-President for Research and Development of HKUST, Prof. Tim Cheng (second right), and the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr. Michael Fong (second left), signing the MoU as witnessed by the President of HKUST, Prof. Nancy Ip (first right), and the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr. Ricky Lau (first left). 
Driving Research on Sustainable Infrastructure Development and Land Formation
HKUST and CEDD Sign MoU on Research Studies
The Champion of the tertiary institution category: Lui Ka Kit, Wan Him Ting, HKPC management, So Chun Hin, Lam Hung Fai (all the team members are COMP 4633 students of Fall 2024)
The Champion of the tertiary institution category: Lui Ka Kit, Wan Him Ting, HKPC management, So Chun Hin, Lam Hung Fai (all the team members are COMP 4633 students of Fall 2024) 
Computer Science and Engineering Students Won Three Awards at HKCERT Capture the Flag Challenge 2024
Prof. Chen Lei was recognized for his contributions to spatial data management, spatial crowdsourcing, and deep learning frameworks.
Prof. Chen Lei was recognized for his contributions to spatial data management, spatial crowdsourcing, and deep learning frameworks. 
Recognizing Transformative Contributions to Computing Science and Technology
Prof. CHEN Lei Named a Fellow of Association for Computing Machinery
PanopticAI’s co-founders Dr. Kyle Wong (second right), Dr. Nick Chin (second left) and Mr. Teric Chan (first right), and their advisor Prof. Richard So (first left), Associate Dean of Engineering (Research and Graduate Studies).
PanopticAI’s co-founders Dr. Kyle Wong (second right), Dr. Nick Chin (second left) and Mr. Teric Chan (first right), and their advisor Prof. Richard So (first left), Associate Dean of Engineering (Research and Graduate Studies). 
Transforming Smartphones into Medical-Grade Vital Sign Monitors
PanopticAI’s Vital Signs App Became World’s First FDA-Cleared App for Contactless Pulse Rate Measurement
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