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Prof. Rhea LIEM's career is one that has been forged in adversity. A convergence of crises, both familial and societal, led to her making decisive career choices at a young age. “My life was turned upside down, but actually in a good way," says Prof. Liem, Assistant Professor of Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, who recently won the University Grants Committee (UGC) Teaching Award 2021 under the category of Early Career Faculty Members.

Led by Prof. Arthur Lau (third from the right), the teaching team of SUST1000 offer their widely varied academic knowledge and experiences to fosters mutual learning and emphasize different perspectives in debates. To foster a sustainability mindset among its students, HKUST is expanding its sustainability course offerings to equip them with the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

It was 3am in the morning when Prof. Khaled B. LETAIEF received, out of the blue, an email from the US National Academy of Engineering (NAE) notifying him about his election to the academy. This is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.

Master's and doctoral graduates can only be researchers? Not really!

Does being nice pay off at the virtual bargaining table?

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Hang Lung Properties will co-organize the Hang Lung Mathematics Awards (HLMA) to empower Hong Kong secondary school students to realize their creative potential in mathematics and sciences, ignite their passion for intellectual discovery in the interests of society and humankind, and advance the development of STEM education.Founded in 2004, HLMA is an acclaimed mathematics research competition in Hong Kong. This biennial event has attracted over 2,200 participants from around 200 secondary schools and received almost 400 research papers, many demonstrating university-level academic standards. A total of HK$8 million in prize money has been awarded to past HLMA winners. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) was the inaugural partner of the Award. 

Prof. Kei May LAU, who was awarded the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s J. J. Thomson Medal for Electronics, shares her approach to life and research.

Academic arrangements for the Winter and Spring Terms 2020-21