News & Stories

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomed a delegation from the University of Waterloo on February 22, led by President Vivek GOEL, to strengthen collaboration between the two long-standing partners. HKUST and University of Waterloo shared a common vision of leveraging interdisciplinary research and technological advancements to drive positive change globally. During insightful discussions, the universities explored new pathways to merge academic strengths and spark innovation. To further enhance the flourishing partnership, HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Prof. WANG Yang and University of Waterloo President Prof. Goel signed a renewed agreement on academic and research exchange.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomed H.E. Khalil HASHMI, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to China, on February 22 to explore new initiatives to attract Pakistani students to HKUST.   HKUST Acting Head of Public Policy Prof. Naubahar SHARIF and Director of Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions Prof. Emily NASON engaged in fruitful discussions with the delegation. Conversations centered on initiatives to attract Pakistani students, reinforcing our dedication to fostering global diversity.   The delegation later met with current Pakistani students to learn about their campus life at HKUST. They also toured HKUST’s iconic Shaw Auditorium, an art and cultural landmark furthering students’ whole-person development.  

An HKUST-led international research collaboration has achieved a significant milestone in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) diagnosis and management. The team, spearheaded by Prof. Nancy IP, President and the Morningside Professor of Life Science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), and Director of the Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (HKCeND), has developed a cutting-edge blood test for the early detection of AD and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), surpassing remarkable accuracy rates of over 96% and 87% respectively. Notably, this blood test is applicable across ethnic populations, providing a global solution to the diagnosis and management of AD. At a glance:

Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a new integration technique for efficient integration of III-V compound semiconductor devices and silicon, paving the way for photonic integration at low cost, large volume, and high speed and throughput that could revolutionize data communications. Unlike conventional integrated circuits, or microchips, that use electrons, photonic integrated circuits use photons, or particles of light. Photonic integration combines light and electronics to speed up data transfer. Silicon photonics (Si-photonics), in particular, is at the forefront of this revolution as it enables the creation of high-speed, low-cost connections that can handle massive amounts of data at once.

Prof. Kam Tuen LAW, Professor of Physics at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has been honored with the 2023 Achievement in Asia Award (The Robert T. Poe Prize) by the International Organisation of Chinese Physicists and Astronomers (OCPA).

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Prof. Kei-May LAU, Professor Emerita of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Research Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas, has been elected as a member of the US National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer, the organization points out.

A Year of Innovation and Breakthrough

An international research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has achieved a significant breakthrough by developing an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can help mitigate global ammonia (NH3) emission from agriculture.   Harnessing the power of machine learning, this groundbreaking study not only revealed that global NH3 emissions from cropland are lower than previously estimated, but also demonstrated how optimizing fertilizer management can effectively reduce emissions by approximately 38%, without compromising the overall use of nitrogen fertilizers. It provides valuable insights for policymakers worldwide to address the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty eradication, food security, and sustainable agriculture.