HKUST In The Media
ECE Asst. Prof. TU Fengbin has been named one of MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35 Asia Pacific, making him the only young researcher from a HK university to receive the recognition. In addition, Stanford University released the “World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025” list, which includes 204 scholars from HKUST.
A research team led by LIFS Assoc. Prof. DANG Shangyu has developed a revolutionary vesicle-based approach for studying membrane proteins, which play critical roles in various biological functions. This innovative technique overcomes the challenges faced with traditional detergent extraction methods.
Startups and student representatives from HKUST and HKUST(GZ) achieved remarkable results at the 4th Pazhou Algorithm Competition and Ecological Empowerment Conference. HKUST startup Light Illusions, founded by HKUST Von Neumann Institute Assoc. Director/ECE Prof. TAN Ping, showcased its proprietary "3D objects and scenes generating base models".
The "HKUST SZ Platform I&T Ecosystem Conference and Blue Bay x HKUST One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition (SZ) 10th Anniversary" was held at the SZ Park of the SZ-HK Innovation and Technology Co-operation Zone.
Shenzhen Daily
HKUST conferred Honorary Fellowships upon six distinguished individuals: Ms. Cally CHAN Shan-Shan, Mr. Vincent CHEUNG Sai-Sing, Prof. Mak Kin-Fai, Dr. Frank TONG Fuk-Kay, Prof. David WANG Der-Wei, and Dr. ZHOU Lidong (listed in alphabetical order by surname). The ceremony was officiated by CC Prof. Harry SHUM, and P Prof. Nancy IP. Prof. SHUM indicated that the new Honorary Fellows have demonstrated remarkable leadership and dedication to society, each contributing in unique ways that align with HKUST’s mission.
QS released the latest global rankings for MBA programs. HKUST ranked 49th this year, overtaking HKU to become the top-ranked university in HK. In response to a media enquiry, HKUST stated that rankings are one metric among many for evaluating university performance, emphasizing long-term teaching and research standards demonstrated by the University are more important. The University's MBA program, highly recognized across various indicators, will continue to evolve.