HKUST Engineering

How can AI and innovation power Hong Kong’s role as a global I&T hub?
At the 2026 Hong Kong Innovation Forum co hosted by HKUST and CICC, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government Mr. Paul CHAN, HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry SHUM, and CICC Chairman Mr. CHEN Liang set the scene for cross sector collaboration.

In his opening speech, Mr. Paul Chan said that Hong Kong is well placed to drive the next wave of I&T development by leveraging its “Finance+” strategy and the innovation and financial resources of the Greater Bay Area.

On the same occasion, the HKUST R and D Corporation Limited and CICC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further deepen the integration of academic research resources, innovative capital, and industrial ecosystems.

Thought leaders then shared insights on a wide range of topics such as AI chips, innovation driven growth, and the rise of GBA technology brands, including HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim CHENG; 2011 Nobel Laureate in Economics and Professor at New York University Prof. Thomas SARGENT; Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Distinguished Chair Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Prof. CHAN Ching-Chuen; HKUST Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Director of the Automation Technology Center Prof. LI Zexiang; and CICC Chief Economist, Head of Research Department and Executive Dean of CICC Global Institute Mr PENG Wensheng.

School of Engineering alumnus and PanopticAI Co-Founder & CEO Dr. Kyle WONG also joined an esteemed group of entrepreneurs and academics in a roundtable discussion on innovation and industrial integration.

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From the auto shops of Michigan to the data labs of HKUST, Prof. Fugee TSUNG of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics has spent over 30 years proving that the best engineering optimizes the entire human-centered system, not just the machine. Let’s dive into this captivating cover story to see how a "marathon" career built on "seeds" of curiosity earned him the "Nobel Prize of Quality Control."

This issue of 𝙚-𝙄𝙣 𝙁𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 also celebrates the launch of Hong Kong’s first payload to the national space station, the establishment of the HKUST-Li-Ning Joint Lab, research breakthroughs, faculty and student achievements, and our newest appointments.

🔗Read the full stories now: https://shorturl.at/mhrSF

Celebrating 35 Years of Innovation: HKUST Unicorn Day 2026 is back!

Searching for the next game changers in , , , or ? Looking to connect with innovators shaping the future of global impact?

On 2 June, 2026, the HKUST flagship event returns to bring together top-tier venture capitalists, visionary corporate partners, and trailblazing founders for a landmark celebration of our innovation.

Step into this year’s ultimate innovation hub and discover:

🔷130+ DeepTech Showcases | Your first-hand access to HKUST’s ready-to-market breakthroughs and patented technologies.
🔷30+ Start-up Marketplace | Engage live with high-growth startups and explore solutions ready for corporate adoption.
🔷70+ Elite Investment Pitches | The ultimate pipeline for investors seeking vetted, early-stage DeepTech ventures.
🔷7 International Launchpads | Connect with global innovation hubs scaling local innovations onto the worldwide stage.

Whether you are looking to invest in next-gen unicorns, explore strategic co-innovation, or recruit world-class research talent, this is where your journey begins.

Seats are limited! Secure your pass today:
https://seamless-reg.com/reg/HKUST-UnicornDay2026/

🔍Explore the speaker line-up, program, and pitching schedule:
https://okt.hkust.edu.hk/hkust-unicorn-day-2026

MUSICO, Hong Kong’s first payload aboard the Tiangong Space Station, has successfully launched. Led and developed by HKUST, this advanced instrument can detect greenhouse gas emissions from 400 km above Earth, supporting global climate action.

Join Prof. SU Hui, Project Lead and Chair Professor of HKUST Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, as she shares the science and journey behind this breakthrough. Free admission on a first-come, first-served basis.

Date: Sunday, May 31
Time: 3pm to 4pm
Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum
Language: Putonghua
Event Info: 🔗https://shorturl.at/5LZG1

A team of researchers at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has uncovered the microscopic mechanism behind ultra-fast ion transport in superionic crystals, an advance that could accelerate the development of next-generation energy storage technologies.

Led by Prof. ZHOU Yanguang, the study provides new insights into how ions move at exceptional speeds, paving the way for safer and more efficient solid-state batteries.

The findings were published in 𝙋𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙇𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨.

🔗Read more: https://shorturl.at/V8aCb

Civil and Environmental Engineering graduates Howard CHEUNG Yau-Ming and Roland CHENG Ming-Yeung have been recognised in the HKIE Environmental Division’s 2024/25 Best Final Year Environmental Project (Individual Project) Competition, claiming Champion and Second Runner-Up respectively.

Supervised by Prof. Irene LO, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the two projects advance sustainable solutions in water treatment. Now an MPhil in Civil Engineering student and an Engineering Student Ambassador (ESA), Howard focuses on safer drinking water systems, while Roland, currently pursuing an MSc in Civil Infrastructural Engineering and Management, explores sustainable saline wastewater treatment.

🔗 Read more: https://shorturl.at/GvDvp

In this Faculty Column, Prof. Ben CHAN, Professor of Engineering Education of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Integrative Systems & Design , outlines a three-step shift to reboot education for the AI age: from content mastery to cognitive agility, from surface assessment to deep, applied learning, and from basic tool use to holistic AI fluency. By integrating AI and immersive learning, the focus moves beyond memorization to how students think, adapt, and solve in complex real-world contexts, as education is fundamentally restructured.

🔗 Read more: https://shorturl.at/epdGB

Join over 200 experts from academia, government, and industry at the 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦, part of HKUST’s 35th Anniversary celebrations. This premier half-day event will spotlight urban innovation and sustainability, bringing together leaders across research, policy, and technology to shape the cities of tomorrow.

🎤 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Global dialogue featuring top-tier academic leaders from the US to Singapore, Thailand to Vietnam, bridging international research with local innovation.
🤝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬: Engaging in high-level dialogue to navigate the complexities and strategic roadmaps of global urban development.
💡𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: A curated showcase of next-generation solutions through live technology demonstrations and immersive research poster sessions.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Monday, June 1
⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 1:45 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: Kaisa Group Lecture Theater (IAS LT), HKUST Clear Water Bay Campus

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧! 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/gi3KS-Rv