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Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have made a major breakthrough in producing perovskite solar cells. They developed a multi-source co-evaporation recipe that markedly enhances the crystal quality of vacuum-deposited perovskite films. The advance brings all vacuum-deposited single-junction perovskite cells as well as perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cells closer to scalable production. This breakthrough has been reported in Nature Materials, in a paper entitled “Crystal-facet-directed all-vacuum-deposited perovskite solar cells”. 

Four scholars from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have been honored as Fellows of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world’s largest professional organization in computer science. ACM has named 71 new Fellows globally this year, and among the 12 Fellows based in Asia, four are from HKUST.HKUST’s honourees include Prof. Tim Kwang-Ting CHENG, Vice-President for Research and Development, Chair Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Prof. Jiaya JIA, Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Director of the Von Neumann Institute; Prof. Ke YI, Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering; and Prof. Hui XIONG, Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer) and Chair Professor of the Thrust of Artificial Intelligence at HKUST (Guangzhou).

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) successfully hosted the Nobel Symposium, which engaged over 450 students, faculty members, and public guests. Held as part of the celebrations for HKUST's 35th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of IAS, this academic event, themed "Horizons Unbound: Exploring the Ultimate Frontiers of Science," showcased insights from some of the most influential scientific minds globally.Through inspiring discussions, the speakers examined science's transformative power in shaping humanity's future. The symposium provided a platform for these leaders to collaborate with HKUST faculty, students, alumni, and researchers in exploring the furthest frontiers of science, further reinforcing the university’s commitment to serving as a hub for knowledge exchange and talent development.The four keynote speakers include:Prof. Paul C. W. CHU

Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have achieved a breakthrough in calcium-ion battery (CIB) technology, which could transform energy storage solutions in everyday life. Utilizing quasi-solid-state electrolytes (QSSEs), these innovative CIBs promise to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of energy storage, impacting a wide range of applications from renewable energy systems to electric vehicles. The findings are published in the international journal Advanced Science titled “High-Performance Quasi-Solid-State Calcium-Ion Batteries from Redox-Active Covalent Organic Framework Electrolytes”.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Zhejiang University (ZJU) recently co-hosted the Pacific Asia and Australasia Regional Finals of the 2025-26 Global Sustainability Challenge at ZJU’s Zijingang campus in Hangzhou. The inaugural competition, initiated by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, brings together leading educational institutions and experts around the world to provide a platform for students to design, implement, and showcase innovative sustainability solutions. Ten outstanding teams, including one from HKUST, have advanced to the global finale in April to compete for the championship.

A research team led by Prof. Kenward VONG, Assistant Professor from the Department of Chemistry at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently achieved a significant breakthrough by bioengineering a new type of glycan-targeting system known as “lectin-directed protein aggregation therapy (LPAT)”. Using this technology, they developed a therapy capable of preventing the onset and growth of metastatic breast cancers in mouse models.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has received a generous donation of HKD 20 million from the GS Charity Foundation to establish the “GS Charity Foundation - Biomedical and Biotechnology Talent Scheme”. The initiative will support HKUST in nurturing more future ready professionals in biomedical science and biotechnology, contributing to Hong Kong's development as an international health and medical innovation hub.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has partnered with Gammon Construction Limited (Gammon), Swire Properties, and AXA Climate on a pioneering initiative to apply the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework to commercial premises. A team of students from HKUST’s BSc in Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT) has completed Hong Kong’s first student-driven TNFD-based assessment for commercial properties, providing strategic recommendations to integrate nature into business and financial decisions.