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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.
Five engineering academics named Highly Cited Researchers of 2019 by Clarivate Analytics

Among the thirteen academics of the University of Hong Kong being named “Highly Cited Researchers of 2019” by Clarivate Analytics, five of them are from Engineering. They are Professor Zhang Tong of the Department of Civil Engineering, Professor Yiu Siu-ming of the Department of Computer Science, Dr Kaibin Huang of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Professor James Lam and Professor Dennis Leung of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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, creating a huge potential to reduce greenhouse effects by capturing exhaust heat and cutting down primary energy wastage.
HKUEAA in support of student experiential learning activities

HKUEAA presented a donation cheque of HK$200,000, being the last installment of the three-year donation pledge, in support of experiential learning activities in the Faculty of Engineering.
Technical cooperation between HKU and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority to promote the development of smart transport system in the Greater Bay Area

The University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority signed a strategic collaboration agreement and jointly established the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area Transport Construction and Intelligent Maintenance and Safety Operation Engineering Technology Research Centre with universities, research institutes and enterprises in the Greater Bay Area, with the aim to deepen collaboration on the operation and maintenance of large-scale transport infrastructure in order to promote technological advances in transport infrastructure.
Staff Achievements

IET Journal Outstanding Editor-in-chief Award Professor James Lam of the Department of Mechanical Engineering won the IET Journal Outstanding Editor-in-chief Award under the category of “Control Theory...
Shining performance in international and regional student competitions

Champion of the Chengdu 80 - FinTech Design and Development Competition A team of six undergraduates from Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Science crowned Champion at the Chengdu 80 - FinTech...
Staff news

Conferment of Chair Professor Title Professor L.Q. Wang, Department of Mechanical Engineering, with effect from July 1, 2019.

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