HKUST In The Media

MUSICO, the world’s first lightweight, high‑resolution, high‑precision synergistic observatory for CO₂ and CH₄ emission point sources, was launched into space aboard the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft and has arrived at China's Tiangong space station.  The project is led by an interdisciplinary team from HKUST’s CIVL, EMIA, ENVR, CSE, and PPOL.

PHYS Asst. Prof. WANG Jue has been awarded the 2026 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award for his groundbreaking research in experimental condensed matter physics. 

Wen Wei Po featured HKUST's BSc in Innovation, Design and Technology as part of its series on universities' STEAM programs. 

HKUST will host the 2nd AI Film Festival at the Shaw Auditorium.  As one of the significant events celebrating HKUST's 35th anniversary, the Festival is themed "New Boundaries, New Life".  

CC Prof. Harry SHUM, also Chairman of Board of Directors of the HK AI Research and Development Institute, discussed the history, potential, and limitations of AI. 

HKSREC, headed by MAE Prof. GAO Yang, has collaborated with 30 universities and space organizations to develop an AI-powered porter for the Chang'e-8 mission, scheduled for launch in 2029.  

A research team led by SHSS Dean Prof. LI Ping that a brief one-on-one pre-lecture conversation - whether with a human or an AI instructor – improves students' neural synchrony and learning outcomes. 

SBM and the Hinrich Foundation have jointly launched the HKUST MBA-Hinrich Foundation Global Trade Leader Scholarship to foster leaders in global trade, marking the beginning of a three-year strategic partnership in talent development. 

A research team led by SHSS Dean Prof. LI Ping, has found that a brief one-on-one pre-lecture conversation - whether with a human or an AI instructor - improves students' neural synchrony and learning outcomes.  

A research team led by CBE Prof. HSING I-Ming, in collaboration with LIFS Asso. Prof. ZHAI Yuanliang, has successfully developed the world's first DNA-guided CRISPR-Cas system capable of programmable RNA targeting and cleavage. 

A research team led by MAE Prof. Jinglei YANG, together with Widex, introduced the first-generation light-capturing functional nano-coating to Vietnam. The team is currently developing a second-generation quantum dot photovoltaic conversion enhancement coating to further increase energy conversion efficiency.  

A delegation led by P Prof. Nancy IP, Provost Prof. GUO Yike, VPIA Prof. Charles NG Wang-Wai, and Council Member and Convocation Chairman Mr. Terry TSANG Kin-Chung, visited Ningbo. The delegation toured Ningbo Yongxin Optics, exploring opportunities for collaborative innovation across industry, academia, and research.