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Researchers at the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a sustainable and controllable strategy to manipulate interfacial heat transfer, paving the way for improving the performance of eco-friendly cooling in various applications such as electronics, buildings and solar panels. As demand for effective cooling solutions continues to grow due to the rising global temperature, scientists worldwide have been actively exploring energy-saving cooling technologies that are more effective. Compared to active cooling, which entirely depends on energy consumption to operate, passive cooling relies on natural processes and design principles to reduce heat and maintain a comfortable temperature with low or no energy consumption. This approach has therefore generated wide interest among researchers due to its eco-friendly nature and zero-electricity characteristic.

A research paper titled “Highly Efficient Cash Sterilization with Ultrafast and Flexible Joule-Heating Strategy by Laser Patterning” by Prof. Mitch LI (Assistant Professor, Division of Integrative Systems & Design) and his research team, in collaboration with University of Strathclyde, was recently published on Advanced Materials Interfaces, an interdisciplinary journal focusing on applied surface and interface-related research blending of physics, chemistry, materials science, and life science. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Li & Fung, a member of Fung Group, jointly announced today the establishment of the HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute (the Institute), aimed at advancing research and practices in global supply chain management (SCM) innovation. The Institute brings together HKUST’s research excellence and Li & Fung’s industry expertise in supply chain management to drive real-world impact across the Greater Bay Area, Greater China, Asia, and globally, while contributing to Hong Kong’s development into a multinational supply chain management center — a strategic objective highlighted in the city’s latest Budget. It aims to reach these goals by engaging in collaborative research, developing business intelligence through industry research and policy studies, and fostering talent development through customized executive education and partnership programs.

學生回到校園竟可像家中一樣在豆袋梳化上充電休息？正值考試期間，香港科技大學（科大）自本周一起舉辦「Recharge · Refuel · Relax」考試周活動，將校園內人流最多的香港賽馬會大堂改造成「放空角落」，舖上大片綠色草地，並添置多個豆袋梳化及迷你高爾夫體驗區，鼓勵學生在努力溫習備試之際，亦可抽空和其他同學見面傾談，從而放鬆心情、釋放壓力。 是次活動由不同部門及學院攜手舉辦，除了提供休息區外，亦擺放攤位遊戲，並派發零食、生果杯、咖啡等，為學生補充能量，恢復活力！此外，活動亦設一系列藝術工作坊，包括曼陀羅繪畫、布袋及手機繩DIY等，宣揚以藝術紓解疲累及壓力。 與此同時，校園亦設有由理學院舉辦的「EMPOWERMENT」學生作品展覽，展出115件由理學院一年級學生設計的T恤作品。這些作品是必修課程「習慣、思維與身心健康」的作業之一，鼓勵同學通過藝術創作，記低能夠在疲憊中為他們帶來力量的人與事物，凝聚正向能量，互勵互勉。

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Prof. WANG Yang, participated in the UNESCO Conference "Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of the Hague Convention”, held in The Hague on May 4, as a panel speaker for the session "New Technologies and the Protection of Cultural Property". Prof. Wang shared insights on the potential utilization of cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, satellite remote-sensing, and drone applications to enhance the protection and monitoring of cultural heritage. He also highlighted the transformative role of Big Data and AI in this vital field.

A Research Paper titled “New measurements reveal a large contribution of nitrogenous molecules to ambient organic aerosol” authored by Prof. Jian Zhen YU (Chair Professor, Division of Environment and Sustainability) and her postgraduate research students was recently published on npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, a journal focusing the physical, chemical and biological components of the climate and atmospheric sciences.   

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Prof. Yang Wang and Ms. Yvonne Li, Head of Global Engagement & Greater China Affairs, travelled to Amsterdam and The Hague this week, on the occasion of the “Cultural Heritage and Peace: Building on 70 years of the Hague Convention” organized by UNESCO and the Government of The Netherlands.

Prof. Ricky LEE Shi-Wei, Chair Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Dean of Systems Hub and Chair Professor of Smart Manufacturing Thrust at HKUST (Guangzhou), has been selected to receive the prestigious 2024 Worcester Reed Warner Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in recognition of “defining solder joint failure modes that impact industrial test standards”