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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Wuhan Union Hospital) have jointly established the "Collaborative Center for Medical and Engineering Innovation" (the Center), officially unveiled today at HKUST’s campus. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in medical-engineering collaboration between the two institutions, focusing on core areas such as ultrasound, pathology, and radiology. By deeply integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with medical imaging, the center aims to drive medical technology innovation and advance global healthcare progress.

A research team from the School of Engineering (SENG) at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has introduced comprehensive bio-inspired multiscale design strategies to address key challenges in the commercialization of perovskite solar cells: long-term operational stability. Drawing inspiration from natural systems, these strategies aim to enhance the efficiency, resilience, and adaptability of solar technologies. The approaches focus on leveraging insights from biological structures to create solar cells that can better withstand environmental stressors and prolonged use.

由中國科學院國際合作局、中國載人航天工程辦公室及聯合國教科文組織共同指導，並由中國科學院空間應用工程與技術中心、香港科技大學（科大）和中國科學院香港創新研究院聯合主辦的「第二屆『一帶一路』空間科學應用國際培訓班」，於今天（2025年7月24日）至8月5日在科大舉辦。 是次培訓班首次在香港舉行，中國科學院空間應用工程與技術中心副主任（主持工作）王強、中國科學院國際合作局副局長吳艶、聯合國教科文組織基礎科學司司長胡少鋒、香港特區政府工業專員(創新及科技)葛明博士、埃及航天局局長Sherif SEDKY，以及科大副校長（研究及發展）鄭光廷教授出席開幕活動並致辭。一眾來自埃及、泰國、保加利亞、瑞士、巴基斯坦等國家及地區的學員嘉賓，以及負責擔任培訓班導師的科大土木及環境工程學系講座教授兼太空科學與技術研究院院長蘇慧教授、聯席院長兼機械及航空航天工程學系于宏宇教授及高揚教授亦出席了開幕活動。 中國科學院空間應用工程與技術中心副主任（主持工作）王強在致辭時表示，首屆培訓班於北京舉辦，本屆特意選址香港，意在充分發揮粵港澳大灣區核心引擎的區位優勢、開放科研環境及跨境合作平台作用。他強調，香港作為聯通內地與世界的橋梁，將為「一帶一路」沿線及更多國家參與者創造合作新契機，推動空間科技成果全球共享。 鄭光廷教授致辭時感謝國際合作夥伴的鼎力支持，以及政府部門的高度重視，他表示：「此次培訓匯聚『一帶一路』沿線國家航天精英於科大校園，一同探索航天科技的前沿研究及全球佈局，饒富意義。科大多年來深耕航空航天工程學，通過雙軌驅動以建構在這領域的核心競爭力，包括一：廣納全球賢才，組建頂尖科研團隊；二積極搭建『產學研用』生態，深度參與國家重大航天工程項目，累積寶貴經驗。去年，科大肩負國家使命，主導『嫦娥八號』國家探月計劃大的多功能月面作業機械人暨可移動充電站國際合作項目，更透過InnoHK創新平台成立『香港太空機械人與能源中心』，開創香港高校領銜深空探索的先河。未來，我們將以太空機械人為焦點，促進太空科學與人工智能的跨學科融合，為構建可持續的月球科研站及人類深空探索能力貢獻力量。」

Professors YU Jianzhen and JI Yan from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have been selected for fellowship awards under the 2025/26 Research Grants Council (RGC)’s Senior Research Fellow Scheme (SRFS) and Research Fellow Scheme (RFS) respectively. Their research projects, which focus on atmospheric analytical chemistry and investigating AI-powered imperfect competition in financial markets, have secured over HK$13.6 million in grants.

Prof. ZHANG Jiheng, born in Nanjing in the late 1970s, immersed himself in the captivating world of mathematics before transitioning to engineering at age 23 as a PhD candidate at Georgia Tech. After working for 12 years at HKUST, he embraced the challenge of leading the Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics (IEDA) as its Head, a role he had not foreseen but has grown to cherish. More recently, he has taken on the ambitious endeavor of contributing to Hong Kong’s vision as a smart hub through innovative Theme-Based Research.

Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a groundbreaking AI technology that reconstructs precise 3D bones and organs models from minimal X-ray images, slashing patients’ radiation exposure by up to 99% compared to CT scans. This innovation not only enhances patient safety but also reduces costs and wait times, with potential applications in surgical planning, real-time imaging, and personalized implants. HKUST team is collaborating with different industry partners, including bone printing company Koln 3D Technology (Medical) Limited (Koln 3D), to implement this technology in public hospitals.

Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) School of Engineering have cracked a major challenge in display technology by inventing the world’s brightest and most energy efficient quantum rod LEDs (QRLEDs). These next-generation QRLEDs feature optimized deep green emission at the top of the color triangle, enabling displays with unprecedented color purity and a maximized color gamut. Boasting a longer lifespan and triple the brightness of previous models, these cutting-edge light sources deliver energy-efficient, ultra-vivid visuals for smartphones, televisions, and AR/VR devices while further enhancing color performance.

香港科技大學（科大）今年共有三名學生運動員，將代表香港特區出征德國萊茵-魯爾世界大學生運動會（世大運），其中兩位是乒乓球港隊女將﹕工商管理學院的吳詠琳同學和江芷林同學，而理學院的陳建鋒同學則將出戰跆拳道項目，矢志為港爭光。 乒壇雙姝攜手出征 工商管理學院四年級學生吳詠琳（Pedrey NG Wing-Lam）是香港乒乓球隊主力隊員，現世界女雙排名第11位。這位實力派女將去年12月在成都舉行的國際乒聯混合團體世界盃中勇奪銅牌。這次世大運，她將參加女子單打、雙打、混雙及團體賽四個項目，力爭佳績。 同樣來自商學院的一年級新生江芷林（Gilliam KONG Tsz-Lam）是香港乒乓球壇的「明日之星」。她在2025年國際乒聯世界乒乓球錦標賽總決賽中與搭檔挺進女雙16強，展現實力。今年她將首次亮相世大運舞台，出戰女子單打、雙打及團體賽三個項目。 跆拳道健兒蓄勢待發 理學院三年級學生陳建鋒（Jacky CHAN Kin-Fung），將代表香港出戰男子54公斤級跆拳道賽事。自去年起，陳同學多次代表香港參加國際賽事，並積極備戰本屆世大運，決心在這個國際舞台上再創佳績。 今屆世大運將於7月16日至27日舉行，集合來自全球170多個國家和地區的參賽選手。75名港隊大學生運動員健兒，將參與競逐10個賽事項目。