Department of Mechanical Engineering, HKU

Pop Up Counter for Engineering UG Students 💜

Take 10 minutes to share your learning experience at HKU and get rewarded!

📍 Upper U-Street
📅 April 13–17 (Mon–Fri)
🕚 11:30–13:30
🕓 16:30–18:30

Why drop by?
Our friendly ambassadors will assist you in filling out the HKU Student Learning Experience Questionnaire (SLEQ).

Right after submission, you’ll receive a limited-edition Faculty souvenir🧸and a redemption coupon for a $25 coffee shop gift certificate ☕️

Your feedback helps us enhance your learning experience—come visit the SLEQ Pop Up Counter and take the bear home! 💬

You are invited to complete the SLEQ for your courses.✍

Engineering UG students (Year 1, Year 2 & Final Year) and TPG students will receive a HK$50 coffee shop gift certificate upon completion of your SLEQ forms.☕️

You are invited to participate in this questionnaire to reflect on your learning experience and learning outcomes at the University. Your feedback will be most invaluable to us in our continuous efforts for curriculum improvement.

* Survey period: APR - JUN 2026
Please click https://engg.hku.hk/2025-26-Student-Learning-Experience-Questionnaire.

“Engineering technology is the essential engine driving the development of human society.”

At the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Department of Mechanical Engineering, this isn't just a statement—it’s our mission. We are thrilled to announce the X-Dimension: Frontiers in Engineering Science Forum, a landmark event designed to explore the future of multi-dimensional innovation.

Why this forum is a must-attend:

• World-Class Leadership: Co-founded and chaired by Prof. Gang CHEN (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Prof. David SROLOVITZ (The University of Hong Kong), and Prof. Zhigang SUO (Harvard University).
• Breaking Boundaries: A deep dive into cross-scale phenomena and the trends of multidisciplinary integration.
• Elite Networking: A rare gathering where world-leading scholars, industry pioneers, and emerging young researchers share strategic breakthroughs.
• A Platform for the Future: We are providing an international stage to inspire the next generation of "X-Dimension" thinkers.

From a single spark of inspiration to a galaxy of interdisciplinary wisdom, join us in Hong Kong to witness the boundless possibilities of engineering science.

📅 Date: April 12–13, 2026 📍 Venue: Wang Gungwu Lecture Hall, HKU

🔗 Register here: https://events.mech.hku.hk/

Let’s redefine the dimensions of the future, together.✨

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Four scholars from the Mechanical Engineering have been named to Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list.

According to Clarivate Analytics, a total of 6,868 scholars from 60 countries and regions worldwide have been named Highly Cited Researchers in 2025. Highly Cited Researchers are selected for their exceptional research performance, determined by production of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for their fields and publication year in Web of Science over the past decade.

The following scholars from Mechanical Engineering have been named Highly Cited Researchers 2025:

Cross-Field:
Professor Yuguo Li

Materials Science:
Professor Lain-Jong Li
Professor Chunyi Zhi

Physics:
Dr Yuan Wang

[Professor Mingxin Huang among newly elected HKAE Fellows 2025]

Professor Mingxin Huang of the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been named among the Newly Elected Fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAE) for 2025, for his pioneering inventions in advanced steels, including anti-COVID stainless steel and ultra-corrosion-resistant alloys for green hydrogen.🎉🎉

Fifty scholars from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong have been recognised by Clarivate Analytics as among the world’s top 1% of researchers by citations, according to data drawn from the Essential Science Indicators (ESI).
This recognition highlights the global impact and excellence of HKU Engineering’s research community.  The following 11 scholars from the Department of Mechanical Engineering are included on the list: 

Professor James Lam
Professor Dennis Yiu Cheong Leung
Professor Yong Hua Chen
Professor Yue Chen
Professor Philip Chi Yung Chow
Professor Xuanlai Fang
Professor Mingxin Huang
Professor Yuguo Li
Professor Yang Lu
Professor Fu Zhang
Professor Xiang Zhang

[Student Feedback on Teaching and Learning✏️✏️]

You are invited to complete the SFTL for your courses. 📝

Engineering UG students will receive a HK$25 coffee shop gift certificate upon completion of 65% or above of your SFTL forms. ☕️

You are invited to participate in this questionnaire to reflect on your learning experience at the University. Your feedback will be most invaluable to us in our continuous efforts for improving courses and teaching at HKU.

📌Survey period: 7 Nov - 5 Dec, 2025
Please click : https://sftl.hku.hk

Posted • ✨港大工程學院再次攜手教育局，一齊舉辦機械人主題工作坊！今次有四間本地中學嘅同學齊聚一堂，超過70位學生一同探索機械人同工程理論嘅奇妙世界！🤖

🛠️由零起步，大家學習基本嘅機械工程理論，再一步步動手組裝機械人，更可以運用編程知識，操控機械人進行緊張刺激嘅比賽！現場氣氛超熱鬧，全場師生投入為自己控制嘅機械蜘蛛打氣，展現團隊合作與創新精神﹗ 🕷️

💡我哋未來仲會推出更多不同主題嘅STEM工作坊，繼續推動工程教育，突破創新界限🚀

🤖 What a thrilling day at HKU Engineering’s Robotic Spider Workshop! 🤩

🛠️We were excited to welcome students from four local secondary schools to dive into the amazing world of robotics and engineering at the HKU Engineering X EDB Robotic Spider Workshop! This hands-on workshop fuelled their curiosity and creativity as they built their very own fully functional crawling robotic spiders from scratch. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as participants delved into cutting-edge engineering concepts and brought their creations to life! ⚙️✨

✨The climax of the workshop is a heart-pounding competition. Students get to control their self-built robotic spiders to navigate the racing lane and push a ball across the finish line, showcasing their innovation and teamwork!

💡 Stay tuned as we continue to make engineering accessible, inclusive, and inspiring for all! Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of innovation together! 🚀

#香港大學 #港大工程

Posted • 🌟 [𝗛𝗞𝗨 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆] 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 💚

Meet 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘅𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗴, Chair Professor of Materials Technology and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, who’s shaking up the future of clean energy! ⚡️Introducing SS-H2—a world-record breaking, revolutionary super stainless steel that’s stronger, tougher, and highly resistant to corrosion!

Thanks to “dislocation engineering,” Prof. Huang’s innovative team developed SS-H2, reducing costs by replacing expensive metals in hydrogen production. This game-changing breakthrough aligns perfectly with Hong Kong and China’s 2050 carbon neutrality goals! 🌍

🏙️ Through collaboration with his students and a surprising discovery about manganese’s impact, the team unlocked SS-H2’s full potential—paving the way for cleaner, greener energy solutions. Already patented and producing tons of wire, Prof. Huang’s work is bringing us closer to a sustainable future where hydrogen energy is within everyone’s reach! 🌱

👉 Read the full story: https://shorturl.at/Ws2iR

The 𝗛𝗞𝗨 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 series highlights the inspiring research of our brilliant scholars, showcasing how their work is transforming lives and driving positive social change. Stay tuned—more impactful stories are coming your way!

#香港大學

🌟𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🌿Come join us for an exciting lecture with Professor Xu Liang! 🔬

🔍Discover the evolution of modern Land Surface Models (LSMs), the cool integration of plant physiology insights, and the fun challenges of model complexity. Professor Liang will also introduce CyberWater - a groundbreaking platform that makes collaboration a breeze, allows open model coupling, and offers advanced data assimilation for large-scale applications. Don’t miss out on this enlightening event!💓

💡The past, present and future of Land Surface Modeling: A Personal Perspective
Date: June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 4:00pm
Venue: Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two, G/F Run Run Shaw Building, HKU
Speaker: Professor Xu Liang, University of Pittsburgh, USA
Moderator: Professor Ji Chen, Department of Civil Engineering, HKU Engineering
Register now: https://shorturl.at/Ki2Rf

☺️Let’s come together to explore the future of ecosystem modeling and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Posted • 🌟𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱🌞Discover the future of sustainable technology with Professor Feng Gao at our upcoming lecture on Solar Cells and LEDs. Professor Gao will highlight how sustainability drives the development of next-generation perovskite-based solar cells and LEDs, offering insights from environmental, economic, and technical perspectives.📚

🌱𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁-𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗘𝗗𝘀💡
Date: May 20, 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 4:00pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre A, G/F, Chow Yei Ching Building (CB-A), HKU
Speaker: Professor Feng Gao, Linköping University, Sweden
Moderator: Professor Wallace Choy, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HKU Engineering
Register now: https://shorturl.at/Lsjhq

📍Reserve your spot now and be part of this enriching knowledge exchange event. Let‘s learn and grow together! 🧠

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