HKUST Wins Record-Breaking Accolades at 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
Leading Hong Kong Institutions in Awards and Showcasing the Exceptional Power of "AI + X" Interdisciplinary Innovation
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) won a total of 62 accolades at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo). This resounding success underscores the University's exceptional capabilities in "AI + X" interdisciplinary innovation and its commitment to translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.
A total of 62 teams from both campuses secured 62 awards—an outstanding achievement that includes 13 Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 19 Gold Medals, 21 Silver Medals and 9 Bronze Medals. These accolades serve as a strong testament to HKUST's global leadership in transformative fields such as healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, and new energy technologies. This year's achievements not only surpass the University's previous records but also deliver a 100% award rate among its participating teams, with the highest number of awards among all higher education institutions in Hong Kong.
The HKUST innovation cohort comprised 36 teams from HKUST and 26 teams from HKUST (Guangzhou). Scholars, students, and alumni from both campuses demonstrated remarkable innovative capabilities under the University’s "Unified HKUST, Complementary Campuses" strategic framework. Working together, they continue to push boundaries and pioneer scientific breakthroughs. The University's inventions span multiple strategic research domains, including AI, electronics, health technologies, the low‑altitude economy, and materials science. Notably, more than 60% of the projects leverage AI to drive research breakthroughs, further underscoring HKUST's distinctive strengths in advancing "AI + X" interdisciplinary innovation.
In addition, HKUST is working closely with government departments and industry partners to drive the practical application of innovation and technology in urban governance and industry upgrading. Collaborative projects showcased this year include an AI Tower Crane System that enhances construction site safety; an AI‑powered Water Tank Cleaning Robot capable of operating in confined spaces in place of workers; an AI document‑review assistant designed to support the vetting of tender documents for public works; and an AI‑driven asset management system that analyzes CCTV footage for defect coding and pipe grading. These applications demonstrate HKUST's commitment to translating research outcomes into real‑world impact, strengthening industry safety and operational efficiency, and injecting new momentum into Hong Kong’s innovation‑driven development.
Prof. Tim CHENG Kwang-Ting, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, extended his congratulations to the University’s winning teams and remarked, “As HKUST celebrates its 35th anniversary, it is truly inspiring to witness the teams from both HKUST and HKUST (Guangzhou) shine on the international stage. This remarkable achievement not only showcases the University’s strong capabilities and global influence in cutting-edge technologies, but also powerfully affirms the synergy generated through our ‘Unified HKUST, Complementary Campuses’ strategy.”
“As Hong Kong’s first research-intensive university, HKUST embodies a can-do spirit and remains committed to nurturing talent who are innovative, adventurous, and ready to take on challenges. With ‘AI + X’ interdisciplinary research as a key driver, we continue to propel breakthroughs in science and technology. Moving forward, we remain dedicated to fostering a world-class academic and research environment that encourages our community to translate their discoveries into practical solutions, contributing to the long-term well-being of society and humanity,” Prof. Cheng added.
During the exhibition, the HKUST delegation actively engaged with representatives from international research institutions, sharing the University’s latest research achievements and exploring collaboration opportunities in technology transfer, joint innovation, and talent development. The University’s exhibition zone also attracted groups of Hong Kong primary school students, with HKUST members offering live demonstrations and interactive explanations that allowed young learners to experience cutting‑edge technologies firsthand and inspired their curiosity in innovation.
List of projects receiving Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury (ordered alphabetically by the principal investigator's surname):
Project | Principal Investigator(s) |
HKUST | |
Articulator.ai - One-stop Platform for Gen-AI Creation, Art ID Registration, Authentication and Monetization for Emerging Artists | Dr. Daniel CHUN Lecturer, Division of Arts and Machine Creativity |
The Eye of Mold: Multi-Modal Sensing Empowering Real-time Quality Control and Process Optimization for Autonomous, Zero-Defect Molding | Prof GAO Furong Chair Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering |
AeroRelief: Autonomous UAV First-Responder System | Prof. LI Mo Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Division of Integrative Systems and Design |
LightSkin: Optical Tactile Skin Enabled by Perovskite for Next-Generation Robotics | Prof. LIN Yen-Hung Assistant Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
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Next-generation Recombinant Antivenom for Snakebites Envenoming Treatment, Prevention, and Diagnosis | Dr. XU Naining Post-doctoral Fellow, Division of Life Science
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An AI-powered Portable Diagnostic Platform that Offers Sample-to-answer Detection for Multiplexed Antimicrobial Resistance to Fight Superbugs | Prof. Levent YOBAS Professor, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering and Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering
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RNA Epitranscriptomics and AI: Empowering First-Strike Screening to Prevent Cancer Before Its Onset | Prof. ZHANG Lisheng Assistant Professor, Division of Life Science and Department of Chemistry
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AI-Powered Home Healthcare Management System for COPD Patients | Prof. ZHANG Qian Chair Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering and Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering |
High-Efficiency, Durable Semi-Transparent Perovskite Solar Cell Module | Prof. ZHOU Yuanyuan Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering |
HKUST (Guangzhou) | |
LingCopilot: An LLM-Empowered Multi-agents No-Code Quantitative Trading System | Prof. CHEN Lei Info Hub Dean |
Next-Gen Energy Solution: Robust, Ultra-Low Loading Solvent-Free Electrode Platform | Prof. GAO Ping Head and Professor of Advanced Materials, Functional Hub |
MagiRealm: AI Color E-Ink Frame to a Living Virtual World | Prof. XIONG Hui Chair Professor, Thrust of Artificial Intelligence |
Multimodal Emotional Intelligence System | Prof. YUE Yutao Associate Professor, Thrust of Artificial Intelligence and Thrust of Intelligent Transportation |
The 51st Geneva Inventions Expo attracted over a thousand entries from 40 countries and regions. To learn more about these impactful projects, please refer to the Appendix.
About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class university known for its innovative education, research excellence, and impactful knowledge transfer. With a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy approach, HKUST was ranked 6th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, 3rd in the Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2024, and 19th globally and 1st in Hong Kong in the Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings 2025. Thirteen HKUST subjects were ranked among the world’s top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with “Data Science and Artificial Intelligence” coming in 17th worldwide and first in Hong Kong. Our graduates are highly competitive, consistently ranking among the world’s top 30 most sought-after employees. In terms of research and entrepreneurship, over 80% of our work was rated “internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of the Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. As of January 2026, HKUST members have founded over 1,900 active start-ups, including 10 Unicorns and 21 exits (IPO or M&A).
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