The HKUST Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Team won the Second Place in their first attempt in the Virtual RobotX Competition from the United States, an international challenge designed to broaden students’ exposure to autonomy and maritime robotic technologies.
A group photo of HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John Chan Cho-Chak (front row, fifth left), HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (front row, sixth left), other HKUST senior management, donors, representatives of corporate sponsors and named professors.
The Fifth HKUST Faculty Recognition Ceremony acknowledged the outstanding achievements of 24 faculty members in the 2022-23 academic year, including nine from the School of Engineering or who have a joint position in the School.
Prof. Mansun Chan (right) received the Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching from President Prof. Nancy Ip at the University’s 31st Congregation on November 17, 2023. He was recognized for his achievements in teaching and curriculum development, his dedication to students, and his broad contributions to the University’s educational mission.
Prof. Ross Murch was recognized for his high degree of visibility and contribution to the field of wireless and mobile communications theory, systems, and networks.
HKUST Engineering retains its No.1 spot in Hong Kong in two newly released 2024 subject rankings by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Prof. Wang Zhe (left) and Prof. Yang Jiachuan (right), both from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, were awarded the prestigious Excellent Young Scientists Fund by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Head and Chair Professor Zhang Limin (third right) and Associate Professor Lu Mengqian (third left), both from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, faculty members from Business School and HKUST (Guangzhou) as well as a government representative attended the Research Grants Council’s media briefing on funding results.
