Prof. Yuanyaun ZHOU Featured as a Star Faculty at HKUST
Professor Yuanyuan ZHOU has been selected as the Star Faculty, an exceptional achievement recognized by the University. This prestigious recognition, initiated and proposed by the Provost, aims to acknowledge faculty members' outstanding contributions to the University. In honor of the selected Star Faculty, the University has created personalized stories and videos for Prof. Zhou, which are published on the Provost’s Office website and other University platforms, ensuring that the remarkable contributions of our faculty members are celebrated widely.
Prof. Zhou’s research focuses on fundamental innovations in semiconductor science and technologies. He aims to revolutionize the semiconductor material perovskite for solar cells and optoelectronic applications, enabling the production of thinner and cost-effective solar cells that can be integrated into urban environments with ease. Alongside his research, Prof. Zhou is dedicated to teaching and mentoring, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse student backgrounds contribute to innovative solutions.
For more information, please visit: Star Faculty - Professor Yuanyuan Zhou | Office of the Provost - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class research intensive university that focuses on science, technology and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Over 80% of our research work were rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. We were ranked 3rd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2022, and our graduates were ranked 23rd worldwide and among the best from universities from Asia in Global Employability University Ranking and Survey 2021.
