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2025

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Manufacturing at a Crossroads: HKUST Releases 2025 Q2 PMI Forecasts for Mainland China
As the trade war escalates, the global economy is under increasing strain, generating significant uncertainty for the manufacturing sector.
From Beam to Battery: HKUST’s Single-Step Laser Printing Supercharges High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
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From Beam to Battery: HKUST’s Single-Step Laser Printing Supercharges High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
A research team led by Prof.
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (front row, center) and his research team members
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Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Transportation, Recognition, Award
Less is More: Saving Manpower on Traffic Control While Improving Road Efficiency
HKUST Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. LO and his team have developed an award-winning smart traffic control plan to mitigate the notorious congestion in Kwun Tong District, Hong Kong. And they have a broader vision to share in this story.
For former NASA researcher Prof. Su Hui, Civil and Environmental Engineering, a major goal of atmospheric scientists is to improve predictive accuracy and reduce uncertainty in weather and climate forecasting to enable wider society to better plan for climate change. Satellite data can be highly valuable in this endeavor.
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Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hydraulics, Climate Change, Women in Engineering
A Fresh Look at Fathoming Global Warming
With the help of HKUST’s exciting satellite remote sensing technology and data advances, School of Engineering faculty are seeking more accurate weather forecasts and greater understanding of climate change to enable more effective planning and decision-making by policymakers, companies and indiv
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Physics
Unlocking the Secrets of Superfluid: HKUST Scientists Unveil How Dipolar Interactions Shape Two-Dimensional Superfluid Behavior
In a recent study, an international team of physicists, led by Prof.
Geotechnical expert Prof. Zhang Limin: the profound personal impact of work related to the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan led to his pioneering role in the emerging science of multi-risk emergency management
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Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Research
Digitalizing Disasters to Counter Climate Change
In the face of increasing extreme rainfall events that often trigger further dangers, School of Engineering civil engineers are setting out to develop a pioneering city-scale slope digital twin to boost forecasting, prevention, and mitigation of Hong Kong’s number one natural hazard: landslides.
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HKGAI Showcases New AI Research Achievements at InnoEX 2025
The Hong Kong Generative AI R&D Center (HKGAI), a joint-university collaborative venture, led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) with multiple universities, demonstrated how AI can be effectively integrated into the daily lives of citizens under the theme "AI Buddy
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Research and Technology, Award, Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Innovation
HKUST Achieves Record-Breaking Results at 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) achieved a record-breaking success at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva concluding today.