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Outstanding Educators Recognized
SENG Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award 2023-24
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Assistant Professor Chen Hao (center) and PhD student Qiu Zelin (second right) from the School of Engineering, HKUST; Prof. Zhao Yinghua (third left), Dr. Xie Zhuoyao (first right) and other members of the research team from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University.
Assistant Professor Chen Hao (center) and PhD student Qiu Zelin (second right) from the School of Engineering, HKUST; Prof. Zhao Yinghua (third left), Dr. Xie Zhuoyao (first right) and other members of the research team from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University. 
Advancing Smart Healthcare with AI
Diagnosing Knee Abnormalities Like an Experienced Radiologist: A Novel Deep Learning Model by HKUST Engineering School
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HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (left), and Prof. Chen Hao (right), Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
HKUST Provost Prof. Guo Yike (left), and Prof. Chen Hao (right), Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.  
Diagnosing and Prognosing Up to 30 Types of Cancers and Diseases
HKUST Spearheads Four Large AI Models to Revolutionize Healthcare
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HKUST announces today five new programs for the 2025/26 academic year, ahead of its Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions on November 2. (From left) Prof. Henry Lam Hei-Ning, Director of the Center for Engineering Education Innovation of the School of Engineering; Prof. Mak Ho-Yi, Associate Dean (Student Recruitment) of the School of Science; Prof. Emily Nason, Director of Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions Office at HKUST; and Mr. Jimmy Wu Chun-Ming, Integrative Systems and Design student at
HKUST announces today five new programs for the 2025/26 academic year, ahead of its Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions on November 2. (From left) Prof. Henry Lam Hei-Ning, Director of the Center for Engineering Education Innovation of the School of Engineering; Prof. Mak Ho-Yi, Associate Dean (Student Recruitment) of the School of Science; Prof. Emily Nason, Director of Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions Office at HKUST; and Mr. Jimmy Wu Chun-Ming, Integrative Systems and Design student at the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies, introduce the new programs, latest admissions information, and learning experiences. 
HKUST Information Day to Unveil Five New Undergraduate Programs and New Dual-Track Admission Framework for Engineering
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Starting in Fall 2025, HKUST will introduce a new Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Artificial Intelligence.
Starting in Fall 2025, HKUST will introduce a new Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Artificial Intelligence. 
Unlocking the Magic of Technology
A Journey into Computer Science and Engineering at HKUST with New BEng in Artificial Intelligence Program
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Prof. Tim Cheng (center) received a 2024 CCF Overseas Outstanding Contribution Award by China Computer Federation (CCF) from Prof. Sun Ninghui (right), CCF President, and Prof. Li Xiaoming (left), CCF Chairman of Awarding Committee, at the award presentation ceremony on October 25, 2024.
Prof. Tim Cheng (center) received a 2024 CCF Overseas Outstanding Contribution Award by China Computer Federation (CCF) from Prof. Sun Ninghui (right), CCF President, and Prof. Li Xiaoming (left), CCF Chairman of Awarding Committee, at the award presentation ceremony on October 25, 2024. 
Recognizing Distinguished Contribution in Electronic Design Automation
Prof. Tim CHENG Awarded 2024 Overseas Outstanding Contribution Award by China Computer Federation
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Over 100 members of the University’s senior management, engineering faculty, students and staff congregated at the grand opening of the newly renovated Engineering Commons on October 17, 2024.
Over 100 members of the University’s senior management, engineering faculty, students and staff congregated at the grand opening of the newly renovated Engineering Commons on October 17, 2024. 
A Central Hub for Learning, Advising and Socializing
School of Engineering Celebrates Grand Opening of New Engineering Commons
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Corresponding authors: Prof. Qu Jianan (first right) from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), and Prof. Liu Kai (second left) from the Division of Life Science (LIFS); co-first authors: ECE PhD graduate Dr. Wu Wanjie (second right), ECE PhD student He Yingzhu (center), and LIFS PhD student Chen Yujun (first left)
Corresponding authors: Prof. Qu Jianan (first right) from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), and Prof. Liu Kai (second left) from the Division of Life Science (LIFS); co-first authors: ECE PhD graduate Dr. Wu Wanjie (second right), ECE PhD student He Yingzhu (center), and LIFS PhD student Chen Yujun (first left) 
Cross-Disciplinary Study in Engineering and Biology
HKUST Researchers Reveal Microglia’s Crucial Role in Preventing Axonal Degeneration Following Spinal Cord Injury
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Prof. Ben Chan is a member of a cross-university team to cultivate students’ holistic competencies through innovative and experiential learning approaches.
Prof. Ben Chan is a member of a cross-university team to cultivate students’ holistic competencies through innovative and experiential learning approaches. 
An Ambassador of Good Teaching
Prof. Ben CHAN Honored with 2024 UGC Teaching Award in Collaborative Teams Category
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The robotic coffee machine was officially unveiled today by senior management of HKUST School of Engineering and Pacific Coffee Company Limited: Prof. Hong K. Lo, Dean of Engineering, HKUST (3rd right); Prof. Henry Lam, Director of Center for Engineering Education Innovation, HKUST (2nd right); Prof. Ben Chan, Associate Director of Center for Engineering Education Innovation, HKUST (1st right); Mr. Li Nan, Vice President of CR Enterprise and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Coffee (Hong Kong an
The robotic coffee machine was officially unveiled today by senior management of HKUST School of Engineering and Pacific Coffee Company Limited: Prof. Hong K. Lo, Dean of Engineering, HKUST (3rd right); Prof. Henry Lam, Director of Center for Engineering Education Innovation, HKUST (2nd right); Prof. Ben Chan, Associate Director of Center for Engineering Education Innovation, HKUST (1st right); Mr. Li Nan, Vice President of CR Enterprise and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Coffee (Hong Kong and Overseas) (3rd left); Mr. Leo Zhu, General Manager of Smart and Digitalization Department of CR Enterprise (2nd left); and Mr. Roy Keung, Associate Director, Retail Operations and Marketing, Pacific Coffee (1st left). 
Brewing Innovation in Education
HKUST Engineering and Pacific Coffee Partner to Enhance Student Learning with Robotic Coffee Machine
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Prof. Khaled B. Letaief received the IEEE James Evans Avant Garde Award 2024 at the 100th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference in Washington, D.C., USA.
Prof. Khaled B. Letaief received the IEEE James Evans Avant Garde Award 2024 at the 100th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference in Washington, D.C., USA. 
Recognizing Outstanding Leadership and Contributions to Wireless Communications
Prof. Khaled B. LETAIEF Earned IEEE James Evans Avant Garde Award
With HKUST’s new BEng in Energy and Environmental Engineering program launching in Fall 2025, students will learn to design eco-friendly, economically viable, and socially responsible solutions to tackle grand challenges on creating clean water and clean energy.
With HKUST’s new BEng in Energy and Environmental Engineering program launching in Fall 2025, students will learn to design eco-friendly, economically viable, and socially responsible solutions to tackle grand challenges on creating clean water and clean energy. 
Faculty Column
Discovering My Passion for Energy and Environmental Engineering
鵬程慈善基金創辦人兼主席鍾志平博士及香港科技大學校長葉玉如教授主持推廣STEAM教育及設立研究實驗室協議簽署儀式。
鵬程慈善基金創辦人兼主席鍾志平博士及香港科技大學校長葉玉如教授主持推廣STEAM教育及設立研究實驗室協議簽署儀式。 
科大與鵬程慈善基金舉辦創新科技及工程界領袖論壇　暨推廣STEAM教育及設立研究實驗室協議簽署儀式
Ir Andrew Young, Advisor (Innovation) of Sino Group and Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design at HKUST; Prof. Carrie Ling, Director of HKUST Entrepreneurship Center, and the winners.
Ir Andrew Young, Advisor (Innovation) of Sino Group and Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design at HKUST; Prof. Carrie Ling, Director of HKUST Entrepreneurship Center, and the winners. 
Stimulating Creative Exchanges among Global Talents
HKUST-Sino One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2024 Leads Sustainable Development and Future of Wellness with Smart Technology
The discoveries, inventions, collaborations and triumphs that have collectively been woven into the very fabric of SENG, an institution continuously attaining academic and research excellence in the realm of engineering