HKUST In The Media

A team of experts from the Sichuan Institute of Geological Survey visited HK in November for training program lectured by CIVL Head and Chair Prof. ZHANG Limin, CIVL Assoc. Head and Prof. WANG Gang and CIVL Chair Prof. SU Hui.

A study led by SOSC Lecturer Dr. Nicolson SIU, in collaboration with brain science assessment and training center, showed that non-invasive neurofeedback training can significantly enhance concentration, emotional control, stress management, and sleep quality among SEN children.

HKUST has received generous donations from alumni Mr. Terry TSANG and Mr. Terence TSANG to support the University's initiatives in education, research, and student development.

A study conducted by Otto Poon Center for Climate Resilience and Sustainability Director and CIVL Asso. Prof. LU Mengqian, along with postdoctoral fellow Dr. CHENG Tat-Fan, revealed that if greenhouse gas emissions remain high, the Northern Hemisphere's summer monsoon region will face frequent extreme droughts and floods from 2064 onwards.

Researchers from HKUST and HKU developed a novel nanoparticle, MF3Ec-TBPP, which can achieve targeted therapy, photodynamic therapy, and real-time imaging. 

A research team from HKUST has unveiled the groundbreaking "ReViSE", the first inference-driven video editing system, which allows AI to comprehend the physical logic and temporal context behind instructions.

In an exclusive interview, VPRD Prof. Tim CHENG emphasized the University’s pioneering role in cross-disciplinary AI applications across engineering, science, and business, as well as its cutting-edge advancements in AI-driven healthcare innovation.

HK's first home-grown AI dialogue app has gone live on the "iAM Smart", enabling users to easily access local information. Provost Prof. GUO Yike said it marks an important milestone in the city’s adoption of AI.

In an exclusive interview, CIVL Associate Head and Associate Director Prof. Jack CHENG introduced his latest research, which enables precise drone navigation and risk prediction, fostering the safe growth of urban low-altitude economies.

The "HKUST-Yuexiu One-million Entrepreneurship Competition Grand Final 2025" was held at HKUST(GZ) on Dec 12, marking its 15th consecutive year. HKUST-incubated Bauhinia AI Limited won the tech innovation award with Aivilization, the largest-scale AI multi-agent social simulation sandbox to date.

Researchers led by ECE Head and Prof. Andrew POON Wing-On, along with PhD student NIU Yue, has developed a germanium-ion-implanted silicon waveguide photodiode. 

HKUST and Towngas signed an MoU to establish HK's first hydrogen energy innovation platform "HK Hydrogen Hub", which is dedicated to attracting leading universities, research teams, innovative enterprises, and industry organizations worldwide.