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2022

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Alzheimer's, Research, Life Science, Recognition
President Xi Visits HKUST’s Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases
President XI Jinping made an official visit to the Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (HKCeND) at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park yesterday in the company of officials from the Central Government and the HKSAR Government.  Prof. Nancy IP, Director of HKCeND and The Morningside Professor of Life Science at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), introduced President Xi to the key research projects and outcomes of the Center, including a simple blood test for early detection and classification of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related stem cell research.
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Outstanding Contributions in Aeronautics
Prof. YU Hong-yu & Prof. Larry LI Elected as Fellows of Royal Aeronautical Society
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Prof. Kei May LAU Named One of the Most Successful Women 2022
Prof. Kei May LAU was Named One of the Most Successful Women 2022 by Magazine JESSICA
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Award, Internationalization and Partnership, Sustainability
HKUST President Prof. Wei SHYY Honored by French Government
President Wei SHYY was bestowed with the distinction of Officer in the National Order of the Legion of Honour by the Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau
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Recognition, Ranking
HKUST Among Three of the World’s Most International Universities
HKUST ranked the third most international university in the world by THE.

2021

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Prof. Andrew POON Named a 2022 Optica Fellow
Prof. Andrew POON Wing-On was recognized for his outstanding and sustained contributions to microcavity optics and photonics and their applications in silicon photonics.
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Prof. YAN Lianke Named RSL International Writer
Prof. YAN Lianke is named an RSL International Writer for his contribution to English literature.
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Prof. Ricky LEE Received ASME Avram Bar-Cohen Memorial Award
Prof. Ricky LEE Shi-Wei received the prestigious award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers