News & Stories
2013

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HKUST Areas of Excellence Projects Awarded Close to HK$100 Million from UGC Driving World-class Research in Photonic and Phononic Advanced Materials and Signaling Mechanisms in Neuro-disorders
Two pioneering research projects at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) led by Prof Che-ting Chan, Chair Professor of the Department of Physics and Prof Mingjie Zhang, Kerry Holdings Professor of Science of the Division of Life Science were awarded close

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HKUST Physicists Awarded First Brillouin Medal for Groundbreaking Research in Phononics
Prof Ping Sheng, Prof Che-ting Chan and Prof Jason Yang of the Department of Physics at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) were jointly awarded the inaugural Brillouin Medal by the International Phononics Society (IPS) for their discovery of locally resonant acou

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HKUST Confers Honorary Fellowships on Four Distinguished Leaders
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held its annual ceremony for the award of Honorary Fellowships today. Officiating at the ceremony were Mr Martin Y Tang, Council Vice-Chairman and Prof Tony F Chan, President of HKUST.

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HKUST's Significant Breakthrough in Superconductivity Using Ultrathin Lead Nanowires For Medical and Biological Applications
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved research breakthrough with a novel approach, using ultrathin lead nanowires to produce magnetic fields which are 200 times stronger and increase the temperature of the environment in which superconductors operate.

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Ford Unveils Collaboration with HKUST to Provide HKD1,000,000 in Environmental Research Grants to Students
Ford Motor Company today announced that it will be bringing its global Conservation and Environmental Grants program to Hong Kong for the first time, in partnership with the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).