HKUST In The Media
MAE Assoc. Prof. Sherry CHEN has developed FerroAI, a deep learning model that can generate phase diagrams for ferroelectric materials in just 20 seconds, in collaboration with Dr. ZHANG Chenbo, a researcher from the School of Physical Science and Engineering at Tongji University.
During the High-Level Forum on Generative AI Governance and Cultural Co-Creation hosted by HKUST’s Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies, the University established a Media Intelligence Research Center (MIRC) to promote deep integration of AI and cultural creativity. The newly established MIRC demonstrates HKUST's commitment to building a well-governed AI ecosystem that emphasizes creative culture.
HKUST has introduced its groundbreaking "Major + X" curriculum, a transformative academic framework designed to directly support Hong Kong’s development into a global AI hub and contribute to the national 15th Five-Year Plan's "AI+" initiative. VPAB Prof. TAM Kar-Yan noted HK has a growing demand for professionals in fields like "AI and machine learning" and "GenAI".
A HKUST student team has developed a smart delivery drone for emergency response in hard-to-reach locations. CSE Prof. LI Mo noted the drone’s long-range communication control, autonomous navigation, and adaptability to different terrains or urban settings.
Stellerus, founded by academics of HKUST in 2023, aims to launch two satellites within the next 18 months, and another five to create a constellation. It is expected to be the world's first provider of satellite-enabled three-dimensional wind data to help wind power, transport and insurance firms boost revenues, cut costs and manage risks.
A research team led by LIFS/CBE Assoc. Prof. WANG Jiguang has discovered a previously overlooked subtype of brain tumor termed IME IDH-mutant astrocytoma. In addition, the team has developed an AI framework to help doctors identify this subtype accurately, enabling more personalized patient care.
Co-organized by HKUST, Future Science Awards Foundation and Hong Kong Academy of Sciences, the "Science and Technology Forum", the opening event of the 2025 Future Science Prize Week, was held on October 22. The forum gathered science scholars and industry experts to discuss emerging trends and challenges in artificial intelligence.