Past News & Events

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  HKU Engineering and Shanghai Jiao Tong University establish Early PhD Pathway

  Jun 26, 2025

  The Faculty of Engineering of The University of Hong Kong (HKU Engineering) and the Global Institute of Future Technology (GIFT) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
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  "Shape morphing of soft robotics by pneumatic torsion strip braiding", a paper in Nature Communications

  Jun 26, 2025

  Professor Yonghua Chen and Professor James Lam from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, along with Professor Ning Xi from the Department of Data and Systems Engineering, and their research teams,...
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  "Probing Fracture Mechanics of Graphene through Heterocrack Propagation in a Moiré Superlattice", a paper in Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids

  Jun 26, 2025

  Professor Yang Lu of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and his team worked on the research for the topic “Probing Fracture Mechanics of Graphene through Heterocrack Propagation in a Moiré Superlattice”....
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  Inno Wing Activities

  Jun 26, 2025

  HKAE TechTalk Supported by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR, Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE) and HKU co-organise HKAE TechTalk Series for promoting the latest developments...
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  William Mong Distinguished Lecture: Sustainable Development of Next-Generation Solar Cells and LEDs

  Jun 26, 2025

  Professor Feng Gao of the Linkoping University delivered the William Mong Distinguished Lecture titled “Sustainable Development of Next-Generation Solar Cells and LEDs” on May 20, 2025. The lecture was...
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  HKU and China Mobile establish Joint Innovation Centre

  Jun 26, 2025

  The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and China Mobile Group have officially established the China Mobile - HKU Joint Innovation Centre. This landmark initiative, marked by a signing ceremony held on 21 May...
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  Professor Clarence Choi awarded the 2025 Telford Gold Medal – first overall by the Institution of Civil Engineers

  Jun 26, 2025

  Professor Clarence E. Choi of the Department of Civil Engineering has been awarded 2025 Telford Gold Medal - first overall by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), UK. This accolade is the highest...
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  Professor Yi Wang honoured with the 2025 IEEE Power & Energy Society Outstanding Young Engineer Award

  Jun 26, 2025

  Professor Yi Wang of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering has been honoured with the 2025 IEEE PES Outstanding Young Engineer Award for his contributions to data analytics and forecasting...
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  Professor Xiaojuan Qi named Innovators Under 35 for China by MIT Technology Review

  Jun 26, 2025

  Professor Xiaojuan Qi of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering has been named among the 35 Innovators Under 35 for China in 2024 by MIT Technology Review, a technology publication founded...
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  Student achievements

  Jun 26, 2025

  Mr Tak San Lau (CivE) was awarded The HKIE Structural Division Best Student Awards 2024 Mr Tak San Lau (CivE 4 2023-2024) was awarded with The HKIE Structural Division Best Student Awards 2024. This award...