This is HKUST (2002 March)

Abstract

[evdate 2002-03-15]

A dynamic, international, research university, in relentless pursuit of excellence, leading the advance of science and technology, and educating the new generation of front-runners for Asia and the world. 1 Since its official opening in October 1991, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has established itself as an intellectual powerhouse, energizing the community"s transformation into a knowledge-based society, and securing a place on the academic world map in record-breaking time. An innovator in research and teaching, HKUST's groundbreaking work in science, engineering, business, humanities and social science is successfully pushing back the boundaries of the information age. School of Science Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics School of Engineering Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering School of Business and Management Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information and Systems Management, Management of Organizations, Marketing School of Humanities and Social Science Humanities, Social Science 2 THE FACULTY First-rate teaching and research require first-rate minds. HKUST"s international faculty are recruited from top-flight universities in over 35 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. All of HKUST"s faculty members hold doctorates. The majority are under 40 and 80 percent are of Chinese descent. Enthusiastic, high-spirited, and driven to aim for the peaks, their attitude inspires those they mentor and teach. As cutting-edge researchers in touch with leading overseas experts, the faculty ensure students are kept up-to-date with the latest developments in their fields. STUDENT LIFE All-round education at HKUST enables its students to acquire the lifelong learning and creative thinking skills much needed in a knowledge-based society. All undergraduate students take credit-bearing general education courses and have the opportunity to follow minor programs in the humanities and social sciences. Broadening students" outlook further, the University"s extensive exchange programs offer the opportunity to study at more than 70 top-notch institutions overseas. This go-getting formula makes HKUST students popular with employers, resulting in a consistently high employment rate of over 96 percent among graduates. Advancing learning and research at the postgraduate level forms a central part of HKUST"s mission. Graduates from Hong Kong and around the world choose HKUST to study with its eminent faculty. Master"s and doctoral degrees are offered by all of the University"s 17 departments and two divisions, with new programs frequently added to ensure maximum relevance to society"s needs. The postgraduates of today will be the professors and experts of tomorrow. As teaching assistants at HKUST, graduate students acquire the ability to share and pass on knowledge. The University is committed to creating the best environment for academic achievement. To assist this, all full-time research students are provided with stipends and accommodation on campus. POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION HIGH IMPACT AREAS To be first, to be best, to go where no one has gone before. This is the research

mission of HKUST.

Atmospheric, marine, and coastal environment China business and management E-enterprise Internet and information technology Microelectronics and microsystems Molecular neuroscience Nano science and technology Social survey studies South China research Traditional Chinese medicine Wireless communications

HKUST"s interdisciplinary research institutes and centers support a wide range of projects. Special emphasis is placed on high impact areas, which include: 4 BASIC RESEARCH It is the great adventure, the source of new knowledge. HKUST researchers have pushed into the unknown many times in many fields, pioneering new frontiers and charting routes for future explorers to follow.

World-class breakthroughs in basic research include:

Successful fabrication of the world"s smallest single-walled carbon nanotubes (0.4nm) that can revolutionize microcomputers and other ultra-thin electronic devices, and the discovery that these nanotubes are superconducting Invention of a new class of resonant sonic materials that can effectively block out low frequency noise Discovery of novel signaling mechanisms in the nervous system that are vital to the development of potential therapeutic agents for nerve-muscle disorders Publication of accounting research articles top in the world in five of the most prestigious journals in the field Research output in finance top in Asia and Australia Research productivity in economics top in East Asia HKUST offered the first registered commercial Internet access for individuals, businesses, and public institutions in Hong Kong. Hong Kong SuperNet was recognized as the region's best Internet service provider and sparked a new local industry. HKUST created the world's most advanced wind shear warning system for the new Hong Kong International Airport together with US scientists. HKUST developed a fast motion estimation algorithm that has been recognized as part of MPEG-4, the international standard for multimedia applications. HKUST has developed a genechip technology for the identification, quality assurance, and standardization of traditional Chinese medicine. HKUST worked with a leading local bank to develop a computerized investment program that can create a custom-tailored portfolio to match individual clients" needs and tolerance for risk.

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES Advanced facilities, including equipment unique in the region and the world, help make those exciting

journeys to new knowledge possible. Research Institutes

Advanced Manufacturing Institute Biotechnology Research Institute Europe Institute Hongkong Telecom Institute of Information Technology Institute for Environment and Sustainable Development APPLIED RESEARCH Applied research and technology transfer enable the University to put new knowledge to work for the

benefit of society. Institute of Integrated MicroSystems Institute of Nano Science and Technology Shenzhen Institute Sino Software Research Institute Transportation Institute

6 Research Centers Advanced Engineering Materials Facility CLP Power Wind/Wave Tunnel Facility Design and Manufacturing Services Facility Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility Materials Characterization and Preparation Facility Microelectronics Fabrication Facility

Central Research Facilities

Advanced Cement-Based Building Products Cooperative Research Center Advanced Composite Materials for Infrastructure Repair Cooperative Research Center Advanced Electronic Packaging and Assembly Cooperative Research Center ATM/IP Telephony Solution Cooperative Research Center Automation Technology Cooperative Research Center Center for Asian Financial Markets Center for Coastal and Atmospheric Research Center for Cultural Studies Center for Display Research Center for Electronic Commerce Center for Economic Development Center for Energy and Thermal Systems Center for Experimental Business Research Center for Medical Diagnostic Technology Center for Scientific Computation Center for Wireless Information Technology Construction Research Center Consumer Media Center Cooperative Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Research Center Cooperative Research Center for Soluble Receptor Biology Cooperative Research Center in Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode Displays Cyberspace Center Hainan Center Hang Lung Center for Organizational Research High-Throughput Drug Screening Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Hong Kong Bioinformatics Center Internet Switching Technology Center Molecular Neuroscience Center Multimedia Technology Research Center Optical Fiber Lighting Cables Cooperative Research Center Semiconductor Product Analysis and Design Enhancement Center Shui On Center for China Business and Management South China Research Center Survey Research Center

Increasing community ties find all four Schools active in society at large. Science and language camps and credit-bearing, online computer science courses for secondary school students, teacher training programs, faculty participation in over 300 advisory bodies, and online lifelong learning programs are just some of the activities that bring HKUST and the local community together. NATIONAL TIES The academic alliance forged by HKUST and Peking University, with the support from the Shenzhen Municipal Government, has resulted in the establishment of a multi-functional research organization and a medical center. In Nansha, HKUST is helping to build an information technology park that can accommodate a number of high-tech firms. INTERNATIONAL TIES Internationally, connections with leading institutions are actively pursued through the University's Europe Institute and membership of the Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU). All four Schools also actively engage in developing collaborative relationships with leading universities around the world. COMMUNITY OUTREACH 8 FACTS AT A GLANCE Hong Kong University of Science and Technology admitted its first students in October 1991. The University is housed in a hillside and waterfront complex overlooking Port Shelter on the Clear Water Bay peninsula, less than 30 minutes" driving time from central Hong Kong. History and Location Principal Officers Council Chairman Dr John C C CHAN, GBS, JP President Prof Paul Ching-Wu CHU, BS, MS, PhD Vice-Presidents Prof Yuk-Shee CHAN, BBA, MA, MBA, PhD Mr Paul A BOLTON, BA, MA Prof Otto C C LIN, BS, MS, PhD Accommodation At HKUST, a good proportion of the faculty and all full-time research

students reside on campus. All new undergraduates who apply for hall residence will be admitted for at least one semester. Close to 40% of second and third year undergraduates are provided with residence on campus. Funding (HK$M) 1991-1992 40.5 1992-1993 50.7 1993-1994 141.4 1994-1995 148.8 1995-1996 134.9 1996-1997 171.3 1997-1998 226.8 1998-1999 225.0 1999-2000 286.2 2000-2001 310.4 Research Funding Faculty Regular Visiting Total Science 111 2 113 Engineering 148 8 156 Business & Management 117 16 133 Humanities & Social Science 51 5 56 Total (January 2002) 427 31 458 Undergraduate Postgraduate Total Science 1,302 280 1,582 Engineering 2,153 684 2,837 Business & Management 2,124 581 2,705 Humanities & Social Science - 163 163 Joint Degree Programs - 136 136 Total (January 2002) 5,579 1,844 7,423 Students DEGREE PROGRAMS AT HKUST (as at January 2002) School of Science BSc MSc MPhil PhD Atmospheric Environmental Science Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Marine Environmental Science Mathematics Physics Applied Physics School of Engineering BEng MSc MPhil PhD Chemical Engineering Chemical & Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Civil & Environmental Engineering Civil & Structural Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Computer Science (Information Engineering) Electrical & Electronic Engineering Electronic Engineering Electronic Engineering (Information & Communication Engineering) Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management (Transportation Logistics Management) Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) School of Business & Management BBA BSc MSc MBA MPhil PhD Accounting Business Administration Economics Economics and Finance Electronic Commerce Management Finance General Business Management Global Business Information Systems Information Systems Management Investment Management Management of Organizations Marketing Operations Management School of Humanities & Social Science MA MPhil PhD China Studies Humanities Social Science Joint and Interdisciplinary Programs BSc MSc MTM EMBA IEMBA MPhil MD-PhD PhD Bioengineering Biotechnology Business Administration Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Global Logistics Management Information Technology Materials Science & Engineering Mathematics (Mathematics and IT Education) Life Sciences