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HKUST Receives Government's Approval to Establish Two New InnoHK Research Centers
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HKUST Receives Government's Approval to Establish Two New InnoHK Research Centers

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is pleased to receive approval from the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the HKSAR Government to establish two new research centers under the third InnoHK research cluster, SEAM@InnoHK. The research centers will focus respectively on renewable energy and storage, as well as power semiconductors and related applications.

HKUST Innovations Shine at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
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Research and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Technology, Drones, Robotics, Arts and Creativity, Solar Cell
HKUST Innovations Shine at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today showcased its award-winning inventions, which were recognized at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo). The University's 62 participating teams won a total of 62 accolades, including 13 Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 20 Gold Medals, 20 Silver Medals, and 9 Bronze Medals.

HKUST Launches NeuroCare Community Project  to Screen 6,000 Elderly for Early Alzheimer’s
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Partnership, Innovation, Medical Research
HKUST Launches NeuroCare Community Project to Screen 6,000 Elderly for Early Alzheimer’s

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today launched the NeuroCare Community Project (the Project), a five-year initiative to enhance early detection of Alzheimer’s risk for Hong Kong’s elderly who need support.

HKUST Leads the Pack

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Rankings

Our international accolades

# 19

No. 19 Globally, No. 1 in Hong Kong

in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025

# 25

Global Employability University Ranking 2026

No. 1 in Hong Kong, No. 3 in Greater China

Designed by the HR consultancy Emerging and published by Times Higher Education

# 6

QS Asia University Rankings 2026

No. 2 in Hong Kong

Research and Discovery Champions Award

Facts and Figures

1900 +

Active HKUST Start-up Companies

Established by HKUST staff, students and alumni or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities

21 %

of Faculty Members

World’s Top 2% Scientists

Stanford University 2025

Patent Influence Metric

# 1
in China
# 33
Globally

Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions 
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022

10

Unicorn Start-Ups

Valued at >US$1 billion

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HKUST Develops First AI Toolkit “GrainBot” to Automate Quantitative Microstructure Analysis
Dr. Shen Xinyi (center) holds his certified all-vacuum-deposited perovskite solar cell with Prof. Lin Yen-Hung (left) and Dr. Fion Yeung (right).
HKUST Achieves First Certified Breakthrough in Fully Solvent‑Free Perovskite Solar Cell Technology
HKUST Develops World’s First Sub-Zero Celsius Elastocaloric Green Freezer, Reshaping Freezing Industry with its Zero Emissions
HKUST Develops World’s First Sub-Zero Celsius Elastocaloric Green Freezer, Reshaping Freezing Industry with its Zero Emissions
Deep-Sea Multi-Omics Resource Platform
HKUST Launches World's First Deep-Sea Multi-Omics Resource Platform Empowering Global Research into Biological Adaptation in Extreme Environments
HKUST and Towngas Jointly Establish Hong Kong’s First Hydrogen Energy Industry Innovation Platform
HKUST and Towngas Jointly Establish Hong Kong’s First Hydrogen Energy Industry Innovation Platform
A research team led by Prof. QU Jianan, Professor of the HKUST Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering of the School of Engineering, has introduced a groundbreaking technique that can capture high-resolution images of the awake mice brain in a near non-invasive manner. The advancement promises deeper insights into human brain function in both healthy and diseased conditions.
HKUST Scholars Develop Novel High-Resolution Brain Imaging Technology A Breakthrough Enables Real-time Observation of Mouse Brain, Advancing Research into Human Brain and Neurological Diseases
HKUST Launches World’s Largest AI-Powered Educational Sandbox Game: Advancing AI Literacy and Encouraging Citizen Science
HKUST Launches World’s Largest AI-Powered Educational Sandbox Game: Advancing AI Literacy and Encouraging Citizen Science
HKUST Leads Tripartite Alliance with KPMG and Griffith University to Launch Asia's First Master Program Concentration
HKUST Leads Tripartite Alliance with KPMG and Griffith University to Launch Asia's First Master Program Concentration

Awards & Recognitions

Celebrating the excellence of the HKUST talents.

Prof. SHI Xiaoming Prof. SHI Xiaoming

Prof. SHI Xiaoming

Associate Professor, Division of Environment and Sustainability

ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee Research Award for Young Scientist 2025

Prof. SHI Xiaoming

Associate Professor, Division of Environment and Sustainability
Prof. Fumin ZHANG Prof. Fumin ZHANG

Prof. Fumin ZHANG

Chair Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Department of Ocean Science, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Collaborative Research Fund 2025/26: Collaborative Research Project Grant

Prof. Fumin ZHANG

Chair Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Department of Ocean Science, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Dan WANG Dan WANG

Dan WANG

Professor, Division of Environment and Sustainability

Collaborative Research Fund 2025/26: Collaborative Research Project Grant

Dan WANG

Professor, Division of Environment and Sustainability
Prof. Sherry CHEN Prof. Sherry CHEN

Prof. Sherry CHEN

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Collaborative Research Fund 2025/26: Collaborative Research Project Grant

Prof. Sherry CHEN

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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