HKUST In The Media
A research team led by CSE/CBE Asst. Prof. CHEN Hao, in collaboration with CBE Assoc. Head and Assoc. Prof. Terence WONG, has developed a novel GenAI framework that can produce high-fidelity virtually stained images even when training image pairs are imperfectly aligned, paving the way for faster and more tissue-saving histopathology workflows.
CIVL/ENVR Chair Prof. SU Hui, one of the leads of the MUSICO project, said in an interview that the project moved from concept to completion in just two and a half years. This rapid development showcases Chinese speed, marking a new milestone for HK’s aerospace industry while encouraging young people to engage in scientific research.
HKUST Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (CKSRI) announced the establishment of its Industrial Alliance, alongside the inaugural CKSRI Industrial Summit. The initiative brings together leaders from academia and industry to strengthen connections between HKUST research teams and a broad network of industry partners.
HKUST has recently introduced a device for assessing attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). LIFS Visiting Prof. Roger HO Chun-Man pointed out that ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by dopamine dysregulation, which impairs executive function and negatively impacts attention and emotional control.
HKUST, in collaboration with HKUST(GZ) and CMCC, held an exclusive media preview of the SURREALITY Mixed Reality (MR) × Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Art Cross-City Exhibition at Clear Water Bay Campus. The exhibition features nearly 50 works by more than 70 artists from 23 countries across the two campuses.
The government launched a public consultation on 'The First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the HKSAR'. HKUST welcomes and particularly agrees with the proposal to accelerate the construction of the Northern Metropolis and University Town.
EMIA Research Prof. LAU Kei-May has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Heinrich Welker Award, a highly esteemed honour in the international semiconductor field. Prof. Lau is the first scientist to receive this distinction based on groundbreaking research achievements accomplished in HK.