News & Stories

2022

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Chemical and Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Research
HKUST Researchers Discover New Way to Synthesize mRNAs Enhancing Effectiveness of mRNA Drugs and Vaccines
The effectiveness of mRNA vaccines and drugs – such as those used against cancer and Covid-19, will be greatly boosted.
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HKUST and China Resources Research Institute of Science and Technology Forge Collaboration on Molecular Neuroscience, Sustainable Development and Microelectronics
The collaboration seeks to promote industrial applications by translating research findings into market-oriented products and services.
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Innovation
HKUST Researchers Develop a Novel Integration Scheme for Efficient Coupling Between III-V and Silicon
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has recently developed a novel integration scheme for efficient coupling between III-V compound semiconductor devices and silicon components on silicon photonics (Si-photonics) platform by selective direct epitaxy1, unlocking the potential of integrating energy-efficient photonics with cost-effective electronics, as well as enabling the next generation telecommunications with low cost, high speed and large capacity. 
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Advanced Materials, Innovation
HKUST Researchers Design Iron-Based Cathode to Achieve Record Performance for Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have designed an innovative iron-based cathode material to achieve record performance for protonic ceramic fuel cells, marking a significant step forward in the development and commercialization of this promising renewable energy technology.
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Write an Official Song for HKUST!
Once your creative work is adopted, it will be the inaugural anthem of the University. 
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Donation, University Development
HKUST Stages Groundbreaking Ceremony for Martin Ka Shing Lee Innovation Building
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) received a generous donation of HK$150 million from Dr. Martin LEE Ka-shing, Chairman of Henderson Land Group, in support of HKUST’s ongoing efforts in innovation and entrepreneurship.  In appreciation of Dr. Lee’s benevolent support, HKUST named the new research building “Martin Ka Shing Lee Innovation Building”.  The University celebrated the groundbreaking of its new research building today. As a new landmark of the University, Martin Ka Shing Lee Innovation Building will provide much-needed additional facilities for multiple disciplines in science and engineering, seeking to bring the University’s research, industrial collaboration and translational activities to the next level.
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Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Industry Engagement
From Lab to Market: HKUST Showcases Innovations and Venture Collaboration at Industry Engagement Day
HKUST held its Industry Engagement Day today, showcasing 31 inventions spanning four strategic research areas. 
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HKUST and Bright Dream Robotics Sign Licensing Agreement of Five Technologies
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held a signing ceremony with the Guangdong Bright Dream Robotics (BDR) recently to translate five technologies developed by HKUST faculty members into application.  The research achievements – spanning from more efficient building materials to a high-caliber indoor human localization system, are the first batch of scientific outputs from the HKUST-BDR Joint Research Institute (HBJRI) – a joint vehicle of HKUST and BDR to promote innovation and talent grooming.