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HKUST Strengthens Strategic Partnerships with Cornell University to Drive Interdisciplinary Innovation

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Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim CHENG (first left) and Special Advisor to the Vice-President for Research and Development and Director of Center for Aging Science Prof. Bert SHI (second right), meet with Cornell University Provost Kavita BALA (second left) and Prof. Dan LUO (first right) from Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering to explore collaboration opportunities.

Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim CHENG (first left) and Special Advisor to the Vice-President for Research and Development and Director of Center for Aging Science Prof. Bert SHI (second right), meet with Cornell University Provost Kavita BALA (second left) and Prof. Dan LUO (first right) from Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering to explore collaboration opportunities.

Prof. Tim CHENG (third right) and Prof. Bert SHI (third left) have a productive meeting with professors from College of Engineering in Cornell University including Prof. Emmanuel GIANNELIS (second right), Director of Office of Innovation and Director of Engineering Innovations in Medicine; Prof. Alan ZEHNDER (first right), Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, and Prof. Lois POLLACK(second left), Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies.

Prof. Tim CHENG (third right) and Prof. Bert SHI (third left) have a productive meeting with professors from College of Engineering in Cornell University including Prof. Emmanuel GIANNELIS (second right), Director of Office of Innovation and Director of Engineering Innovations in Medicine; Prof. Alan ZEHNDER (first right), Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, and Prof. Lois POLLACK(second left), Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies.

Prof. Tim CHENG (second right), Prof. Bert SHI (first right) and Prof. Guojun BU (second left) engage in a meeting with Cornell Tech Jack and Rilla Neafsey Dean and Vice Provost Prof. Greg MORRISETT(center) and Chief Practice Officer Mr. Josh HARTMANN (first left).

Prof. Tim CHENG (second right), Prof. Bert SHI (first right) and Prof. Guojun BU (second left) engage in a meeting with Cornell Tech Jack and Rilla Neafsey Dean and Vice Provost Prof. Greg MORRISETT(center) and Chief Practice Officer Mr. Josh HARTMANN (first left).

A group photo of HKUST delegation with Cornell Tech Leadership.

A group photo of HKUST delegation with Cornell Tech Leadership.

The HKUST delegation meets with Cornell University Provost for Medical Affairs and Weill Cornell Medicine Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean Prof. Robert HARRINGTON (third right).

The HKUST delegation meets with Cornell University Provost for Medical Affairs and Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine Prof. Robert HARRINGTON (third right). 

The HKUST delegation tours Weill Cornell Medicine College.

The HKUST delegation tours Weill Cornell Medicine College.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) delegation, led by Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim CHENG, embarked on a strategic visit to Cornell University on July 14 to advance collaboration in interdisciplinary research and education.


Joining Prof. Cheng were Prof. Bert SHI, Special Advisor to the Vice-President for Research and Development and Director of Center for Aging Science, and Prof. Guojun BU, Head of Division of Life Science. The delegation visited three Cornell campuses including the main campus in Ithaca, Cornell Tech and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City.  The delegation engaged in fruitful discussions with Cornell leadership team, including Provost Kavita BALA, Interim Vice Provost for Research, Prof. Gary KORETZKY and colleagues at College of Engineering and College of Arts and Sciences. In New York City, the HKUST group met with senior executives from Cornell Tech and Weill Cornell Medicine to explore partnerships on entrepreneurship and medical education.  


With a shared commitment to addressing global challenges such as sustainability, aging and public health, HKUST and Cornell University have been offering joint research seed grants to faculty. This visit provided an opportunity to further strengthen the partnership and explore new opportunities in interdisciplinary research and education. The recent visit reaffirmed a strong dedication to strengthening this partnership and advancing future innovation.

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