Awards & Recognitions
2026
Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering|Director of Center for AI Robotics in Space Sustainability|Co-Director of Space Science and Technology Institute
Executive Director for Undergraduate Recruitment and Student Development (School of Engineering)|Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering|Director of Research Center on Decarbonization Technology
Dr. Ian VARELA SOARES
PhD in Public Policy, Class of 2025
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering|PG Programs Coordinator (Computer Science and Engineering)
The 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions - Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Division of Integrative Systems and Design|Director of Low Altitude Economy Research Center|Associate Director of HKUST-JD.com Joint Laboratory
The 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions - Gold Medal
Chair Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Division of Environment and Sustainability|Director of France-HKUST Innovation Hub|Director of HKUST-AP EnviroSci Ltd Joint Laboratory on Health and Environmental Innovations|Associate Director of Environmental Central Facility
iF Design Award 2026 in the Art Cultural Exhibitions/Installations discipline
Assistant Professor, Division of Integrative Systems and Design, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Lecturer I, Division of Integrative Systems and Design
Associate Head and Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering|Associate Director of Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility
Third Round of the RAISe+ Scheme
Chair Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Ocean Science, Division of Environment and Sustainability|Co-Director of Space Science and Technology Institute|Associate Director of Center for AI in Economic, Social and Environmental Research