Engineering Feature Stories

Super material that helps build a green future

Professor Mingxin Huang

Applying the novel concept of ‘dislocation engineering’, Professor Mingxin Huang successfully discovered the Super Steel material, which set two world records in strength-ductility and strength-toughness combinations.

Protecting public health through study of wastewater

Professor Tong Zhang

The COVID-19 pandemic is over but researchers who spent days and nights, indeed months and years, helping the Government fight the virulent virus are not done with their battle.

Enabling impactful work through smart systems

Professor Ray Zhong

For and beyond the manufacturing, construction, and textile and apparel industries, the use of big data is set to usher in revolutionary changes.

Unleashing new sources of power

Professor Ron Hui

As the world grapples with existential threats posed by climate change, the research team led by Professor Ron Hui, the Chair Professor of Power Electronics and Philip Wong Wilson Wong Professor in Electrical Engineering, is spearheading efforts to accelerate cleaner, more robust power generation.

Providing critical support for the elderly

Professor Chuan Wu

Given her computer science background, Professor Chuan Wu decided to leverage her expertise and knowledge to create a device, The Smart Robotic Walker, that could help the elderly move around safely and easily. It combines AI with a home-friendly design, creating a cosy companion for seniors to stay healthy, active, and independent.

Veteran material scientist laying the foundation for technology

Professor David J. Srolovitz

A former Chair Professor at Princeton University, Professor David J. Srolovitz, who took up the position of the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) in 2021, has been amongst the leaders in the growth of material science worldwide for many decades.

Shaping the future of electronic devices

Professor Lance Lain-Jong Li

While increasingly people’s daily lives depend on apps on their mobile phones, software development is but one of the many concerns of scientists. Nanomaterials, 2D chips or even chips empowered by artificial intelligence are among the ‘hardware’ that could bring vast changes.

Extending the life spans of infrastructure

Dr Wenjun Cao

Many do not discover their passion until late in life, but Dr Wenjun Cao, Assistant Professor of Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), found her own calling while still a high school student.

Inventing for the simulation world

Professor Taku Komura

Developing state-of-the-art animation/simulation techniques has been the dedicated pursuit of Professor Taku Komura whose research career took him to both the UK and Hong Kong.

Endeavour for human health and better living

Professor Yuguo Li, Professor Ning Xi, Dr Paddy Chan, Professor Kevin Tsia and Dr Kwok Ka Wai

Our faculty members have been leading research and development in various health-related aspects, aiming to accelerate scientific discovery, empower a new generation of diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and develop technologies for human health and infection control.

Novel space for ground-breaking pursuits by young innovators

Professor Norman C. Tien and Dr C.K. Chui

From creating the world’s fastest robotic fish on rescue mission, advanced models of electric vehicles to the best walkers for the elderly, the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing (Innovation Wing) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has been abuzz with exploratory activities by aspiring students.

Research cluster focusing on sustainable growth and energy

Professor Yang Jun, Professor Chen Ji, Professor K.T. Chau, Professor C.Y. Tang

At HKU, sustainable energy engineering is among the two major streams of the environmental research cluster, with the other stream being water environmental engineering.

Pioneering work and study in Data Science

Professor George Q. Huang, Dr Huang Kaibin, Dr Pan Jia and Professor Reynold C.K. Cheng

Many are no stranger to the concept of big data in today’s world. But few may be aware of the diverse job opportunities and burgeoning demand for data scientists and engineers.

Professor Norman Tien and Professor Kazuhiro Kosuge

A game-changer for Garment Production

Professor Norman C. Tien and Professor Kazuhiro Kosuge

Centre for Transformative Garment Production aims at utilizing today’s artificial intelligence and robotics technology to re-engineer the garment industry, with an ultimate goal to increase production capacity, quality and work safety, and create new, high-level job opportunities for the decades to come.

Dr. Paddy K.L. Chan, Professor Anderson H.C. Shum, Professor Barbara P. Chan, Professor David Weitz and Professor Kenneth K.Y. Wong | Professor Fawwaz Habbal

Top-notch scientists create healthy impact

Professor Anderson H.C. Shum, Professor Kenneth K.Y. Wong, Professor Barbara P. Chan, Dr Paddy K.L. Chan, Professor David Weitz and Professor Fawwaz Habbal

Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre is a major collaborative effort between HKU and Harvard SEAS to translate advanced biomedical instrumentation into real-world healthcare solutions that benefit people in Hong Kong and around the world.

Pivotal all-rounded training for FinTech talents

Professor S.M. Yiu and Dr Allan Au

The University of Hong Kong has taken the lead in nurturing talents to meet the rising needs of FinTech. It launched the territory’s first multidisciplinary FinTech undergraduate programme. The programme is among a series of efforts made by HKU’s Faculty of Engineering to step up FinTech training across the territory.

Driven by scientific pursuits

Professor Huang Mingxin and Dr Luo Ping

Their time spent abroad shaped their scientific research career but for two professors from The University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Engineering, it is their commitment to fundamental research that led to their notable breakthroughs.

Raising the level of water technology

Professor Kaimin Shih, Professor Li Xiao-yan, Dr May Chui and Professor Zhang Tong

In a high density, highly urbanised city like Hong Kong, wastewater treatment is of the prime importance to ensure public health. In recent years local research in the area has been stepped up, resulting in advanced technology that yields diverse benefits.

Finding causes and effects

Professor Giulio Chiribella

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

Big attempts at micro level

Professor Anderson Shum

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.

Building higher up: juggles the way with blocks

Professor Wei Pan

Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) is recognized to be beneficial for high-rise buildings internationally, especially practical in a metropolitan like Hong Kong. To put it short, the building process of MiC can be as simple as piling up blocks. However, the technology behind is complicated with regards to the design, construction and maintenance of structural buildings.

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