Schools and Departments
Department of Civil Engineering
Since 1911, the Department of Civil Engineering has been a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s development, nurturing leaders who have shaped the city’s iconic infrastructure. Our expertise spans across construction management, environmental, geotechnical, structural & transportation engineering, driving sustainable and resilient construction locally and beyond.
Head, Department of Civil Engineering
Professor in Construction Engineering and Management
Executive Director of Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Development
BSc (Eng) Hunan; MSc Loughborough, PhD Loughborough; CEnv; MCIOB; FHEA; MHKIE; PgCert; FICE; MASCE
Email: wpan@hku.hk
School of Computing and Data Science
The School of Computing and Data Science (CDS) advances education and research in computing, data science, artificial intelligence, statistical decision sciences, fintech, and actuarial science. It plays a transformative role across industries and nurtures the next generation of leaders for the digital age.
Director, School of Computing and Data Science
Director & Chair Professor of Artificial Intelligence, HKU Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science
BEng Tsinghua; MEng Berkeley; MA Berkeley; PhD Berkeley; FIEEE; FACM; FSIAM
Email: mayi@hku.hk
Department of Data and Systems Engineering
The Department of Data and Systems Engineering (DASE) has been at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies, driving progress in Hong Kong through advancements in artificial intelligence. Its core specializations include data analytics and computing, robotics and intelligent systems, and human-machine collaboration.
Head, Department of Data and Systems Engineering
Chair Professor of Robotics and Automation
Director of Advanced Technologies Institute, HKU
DSc Washington; FIEEE
Email: xining@hku.hk
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Established in 1960, the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) has played a vital role in Hong Kong’s growth and well‑being. Areas of expertise include power systems, electronics, computing, and information processing, shaping technologies that power modern life.
Head, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Professor
BEng NUS; MEng NUS; PhD UT Austin; FIEEE
Email: head@eee.hku.hk
School of Innovation
The School of Innovation was established in November 2024 with the vision of providing a 21st-century university education that cultivates a new generation of innovators prepared to address global challenges. The School offers a Bachelor of Science in Innovation and Technology program, which is an interdisciplinary problem-based STEM program with a project-led curriculum that emphasis learning-by-doing. In addition, the School aims to advance cutting-edge technology through interdisciplinary research in strategic areas that generate meaningful real-world impact. Its research focuses include sustainable future city development, marine ecology and innovation, healthy aging, human-AI co-creation, and the evolution of innovation education.
Director, School of Innovation
Associate Professor
Co-director of Joint Lab on Future Cities (JLFC); PI of Computer Architecture and System Research Lab (CASR); B.S., M.S., Ph.D. UC Berkeley
Email: skhay@hku.hk
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering is one of the important engineering disciplines in Hong Kong covering different areas such as electrical and mechanical services, building services and public utility services. Over the years, Mechanical Engineering graduates have been making important contributions to the industry and infrastructural development of Hong Kong. A number of its distinguished alumni became senior officials in government and famous leaders in industry, as well as academia. The Department conducts cutting edge research and innovative teaching in many important fields including aeronautical engineering, biomedical engineering, control & robotic, energy & environment, mechanics & materials, nanotechnology, product design & manufacture as well as thermo-fluids. It offers a BEng programme in mechanical engineering with various focuses, as well as Master and PhD programmes.
Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Chair Professor of Materials Technology
BEng SJTU; MSc SJTU; PhD TU Delft; FIMMM
Email: mxhuang@hku.hk
School of Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering (BME) has constantly been transforming advancing modern biomedical basic research and clinical practices – thus ultimately improving health and quality of life. Recognizing many opportunities and challenges ahead in this rapidly changing field, the BEng(BME) programme aims to train a new generation of biomedical engineers who can apply quantitative engineering analysis to understand the working principle of living systems, and tightly synergies with biomedical scientists/clinicians in order to design novel solutions that address unmet needs (and redefine the status-quo) in biomedicine, especially for healthy ageing.
Programme Director, School of Biomedical Engineering
Professor
BEng; MPhil; PhD UCLA; SMSPIE
Email: tsia@eee.hku.hk