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An invention to convert low-grade waste heat to usable electricity

Dr Tony Shien-Ping Feng of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and his team invented a Direct Thermal Charging Cell (DTCC) which can effectively convert heat to electricity.

Advancing the virtual world

Even before the notion of augmented reality became popular, engineering savvy Dr Henry Lau Ying-Kei of the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems had spent years researching the creation of virtual worlds. He is driven to continue his exploratory journey, knowing that much more await to be developed in the realm of VR and AI.

Big attempts at micro level

While many regard studying samples under the lens of a microscope as a routine for scientists, new tools have emerged for researchers to carry out their work. A Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Professor Anderson Shum Ho-cheung conducts experiments by manipulating fluids microscopically, in what is known as microfluidics.

Finding causes and effects

A pioneering researcher in quantum information science, computer science Professor Giulio Chiribella at the Department of Computer Science opened the door to an exciting new development in the realm of artificial intelligence.

A priceless gift from 1923

The Faculty is pleased to receive a gift recently from Dr Ron Abraham, grandson of Professor D.C.H. Florance who was a professor in Physics at HKU in the 1920s. The gift is a framed photograph of the HKU Engineering Society dated February 1923.

HKU iClass LMS acquired by Hailiang Education Group

The iClass Cloud-based Interactive Learning Platform technology was developed by Dr Wilton Fok and his team in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of HKU. Versitech Limited, the wholly owned technology transfer arm of the University of Hong Kong, and Hailiang Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the sales agreement of the learning platform.

A gift from Ir Tony Shum

The Department of Civil Engineering received HK$10 million from Ir Tony Shum to establish "Tony Shum Education Fund".

HKU presented Honorary University Fellowship to Mr Tam Wing Fan

Mrs Tam Wing Fan (1^st from right) received the Honorary University Fellowship certificate on Mr Tam’s behalf at the Presentation Ceremony on September 18, 2019.

Engineering-led student team won 1^st runner-up at Global Grand Challenges Summit 2019 in London

The student team won the competition with "ClearBot", an AI-powered, autonomous plastic-collecting robotic solution that took aim at the global ocean plastic epidemic.

Is Smart grid a real solution to sustainable power supply?

Developed by the three Musketeers from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Professor Ron Hui Shu-yuen, Professor Tan Siew-chong, and Dr Lee Chi-kwan, Smart Grid allows renewable energy to become more applicable by improving the sustainability of the energy supply.

Building higher up: juggles the way with blocks

Modular Integrated Construction is recognized to be beneficial for high-rise buildings internationally. Dr Wei Pan of Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Development believes it is the future of construction technology.

An invention to convert low-grade waste heat to usable electricity

Dr Tony Shien-Ping Feng of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and his team invented a Direct Thermal Charging Cell (DTCC) which can effectively convert heat to electricity.

Advancing the virtual world

Even before the notion of augmented reality became popular, engineering savvy Dr Henry Lau Ying-Kei of the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems had spent years researching the creation of virtual worlds. He is driven to continue his exploratory journey, knowing that much more await to be developed in the realm of VR and AI.

Big attempts at micro level

While many regard studying samples under the lens of a microscope as a routine for scientists, new tools have emerged for researchers to carry out their work. A Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Professor Anderson Shum Ho-cheung conducts experiments by manipulating fluids microscopically, in what is known as microfluidics.

Finding causes and effects

A pioneering researcher in quantum information science, computer science Professor Giulio Chiribella at the Department of Computer Science opened the door to an exciting new development in the realm of artificial intelligence.

A priceless gift from 1923

The Faculty is pleased to receive a gift recently from Dr Ron Abraham, grandson of Professor D.C.H. Florance who was a professor in Physics at HKU in the 1920s. The gift is a framed photograph of the HKU Engineering Society dated February 1923.

HKU iClass LMS acquired by Hailiang Education Group

The iClass Cloud-based Interactive Learning Platform technology was developed by Dr Wilton Fok and his team in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of HKU. Versitech Limited, the wholly owned technology transfer arm of the University of Hong Kong, and Hailiang Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the sales agreement of the learning platform.

A gift from Ir Tony Shum

The Department of Civil Engineering received HK$10 million from Ir Tony Shum to establish "Tony Shum Education Fund".

HKU presented Honorary University Fellowship to Mr Tam Wing Fan

Mrs Tam Wing Fan (1^st from right) received the Honorary University Fellowship certificate on Mr Tam’s behalf at the Presentation Ceremony on September 18, 2019.

Engineering-led student team won 1^st runner-up at Global Grand Challenges Summit 2019 in London

The student team won the competition with "ClearBot", an AI-powered, autonomous plastic-collecting robotic solution that took aim at the global ocean plastic epidemic.

Is Smart grid a real solution to sustainable power supply?

Developed by the three Musketeers from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Professor Ron Hui Shu-yuen, Professor Tan Siew-chong, and Dr Lee Chi-kwan, Smart Grid allows renewable energy to become more applicable by improving the sustainability of the energy supply.

Building higher up: juggles the way with blocks

Modular Integrated Construction is recognized to be beneficial for high-rise buildings internationally. Dr Wei Pan of Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Development believes it is the future of construction technology.

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Nov 5

HKU Engineering team invents novel Direct Thermal Charging Cell for Converting low-grade waste heat to usable electricity

Dr Tony Shien-Ping Feng of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and his team invented a Direct Thermal...

Nov 1

Advancing the virtual world

Even before the notion of augmented reality became popular, engineering savvy Dr Henry Lau Ying-Kei...

Nov 1

Staff News

Reappointment of Assistant Dean: Professor Anderson Shum, Assistant Dean (Special Projects) for the...

Oct 31

Staff Achievements

Fellow of the International Federation of Automatic Control Professor David J. Hill of the Department...

Oct 31

Student Achievements

Student Paper Competition Honorable Mention Award at 2019 International ACES Symposium Yao Heming, PhD...

Oct 28

Professor Anderson Shum awarded China's Excellent Young Scientists Fund 2019

Professor Anderson Shum of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is among the seven HKU scientists...

Oct 21

Big attempts at micro level

While many regard studying samples under the lens of a microscope as a routine for scientists, new tools...

Oct 14

Finding causes and effects

A pioneering researcher in quantum information science, computer science Professor Giulio Chiribella...

Oct 1

A priceless gift from 1923

The Faculty is pleased to receive a gift recently from Dr Ron Abraham, grandson of Professor D.C.H....

Sep 27

Congratulations to our students for receiving awards in local and national competitions!

The Young Scholar Award and the Best Paper Award in the 9th WACBE World Congress in Bioengineering Ma...

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