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2025

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Igniting Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Academic-entrepreneur Professor KO Ping-Keung came to HKUST in 1993 as Visiting Professor in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering after working at the University of California, Berkeley, as Director of the Microfabrication Laboratory from 1984-1993, and Vice-Chairman of the Depar

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Meet Nobel Laureates at HKUST: Where Curiosity Connects with Global Scientific Excellence
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently hosted an engaging dialogue featuring three Nobel Prize winners, drawing nearly 200 students, faculty members and guests on campus, and an additional 2,000 online viewers from sister institutions across Mainland China.
2024

Stories
A Confluence of Minds and Molecules
Ever wondered what molecules are and why they matter? Picture this: while you reflect on this question, molecules are dancing in your brain, subtly shaping your thoughts and emotions. These tiny building blocks of life hold the key to solving some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

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HKUST Welcomes Four Nobel Laureates at the Molecular Frontiers Symposium Sparking Passion for Science and Innovation Among Young Minds
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is excited to kick off a prestigious three-day “Molecular Frontiers Symposium” at Shaw Auditorium on campus today.