HKUST Corporate Booklet [As at Jan 2016]

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INNOVATING TODAY IMAGINING TOMORROW 敢創未來HKUST The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Excellence, Integrity, and Academic Freedom

Global Vision and Local Commitment

Can-do Spirit

Inclusiveness, Diversity, and Respect 1-HKUST

WHO WE ARE

A focused elite research university with a global reputation for excelling in science, technology and business. complemented by humanities and social science

An international university with strong ties to global thought leaders. whilst having wide-ranging connections with Mainland China

A university that promotes interdisciplinary studies, dedicated to educating well-rounded students with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and Innovative thinking

A university with an Institute for Advanced Study which seeks to become a global premier knowledge hub and incubator of top scientific leaders

A university with a spectacular physical setting. conducive to the pursuit of intellectual and academic excellence

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

HKUST was founded in 1991. Twenty years later. it was declared the number 1 university In Asia by a reputable university ranking survey. No one could have predicted this storyline. And no one can predict how far it will go. But I can tell you that we are hard at work making sure that the miracle will continue. In these pages you will see evidence of our efforts to that end.

For us. the next miracle takes shape one student at a lime. one research project at a time - with students unafraid to lead. and scholars ready to challenge orthodoxy and push the knowledge envelope.

I invite you to browse through these pages. Or better still. come pay us a visit. Be prepared to be charmed by our physical beauty and a multicultural community that is hospitable to new ideas.

Tony F Chan President The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The Hon Andrew Liao Cheung-Sing, GBS, SC, JP Chairman of the Council, HKUST

BREAKING NEW GROUND IN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

HKUST was founded with a specific mission: to develop science and technology to help drive and diversify Hong Kong's economy.

Our carefully chosen areas of expertise in science. engineering. and business and management, enhanced by humanities and social science. anticipated the key areas that would provide the insight and leadership to tackle the grand challenges of the 21st century. At the heart of our pursuit of excellence is our uncompromising effort to hire the best faculty locally and internationally.

All this was possible because of government funding and a foundation donation by The Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Going forward. the University will continue to train future innovators and leaders. cross new frontiers, and contribute to the betterment of society. One example is our pioneering partnerships with University of Oxford and Smith College to provide executive education programs in Asia.

Setting the pace. inspiring change. energizing minds in an environment that appreciates originality and recognizes excellence. This is the spirit that fuels HKUST.

FOSTERING FRONTIER RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Fully 100% of our faculty are doctorate holders, mostly from leading institutions around the globe.

Their success at turning HKUST into a hub of intellectual achievement helps to attract not only top global academics, but also first-rate students who will become the inventors and discoverers o f the decades ahead.

Building on our strengths, we have made a careful selection of research priorities, lo achieve a greater social and economic impact on Hong Kong and humanity. Among these priorities are:

Nano-science and nano-technology

Life science and biotechnology

Electronics, wireless and information technology

Environmen1 and sustainable Development

Energy

Management education and Research

' HKUST's vision and enthusidsm have made a great impression on me ' Prof Stephen Hawking University of Cambridge

Such focus has resulted in our consistently achieving the highest success rate in Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) General Research Fund Competitions among all universities in Hong Kong. reaching 47% in 201 4-2015. Our location in Hong Kong at the edge of booming China further offers openings for advances in these fields.

Our faculty and students are passionate about their work and motivated to succeed as individuals and as a team. This is what drives excellence at HKUST.

NURTURING CREATIVE THINKERS AND CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS

In 2012. Hong Kong restructured its undergraduate education from three lo four years . We seized this opportunity to totally redesign our curriculum. so as to provide a holistic student experience and breadth of vision that are unique to on education at HKUST.

In addition to strong. discipline-based programs, we offer lnterdisciplinary opportunities and double major and minor programs making it possible to explore different capabilities. and opening the way to critical thinking and lifelong intellectual curiosity.

Our internationally oriented campus community and a host o f co-curricular activities also help to develop soft skills. values and character.

That's why the innovative spirit thrives at HKUST.

'' What I treasure most is the learning-to-learn mindset which helped me develop the critical thinking skills that are Invaluable as a Legislative Councilor ' The Hon Starry Lee Alumna Hong Kong Leg1slallve Councilor

'The University is young, energetic and growing fast. I cannot be more Impressed by HKUSTs overall accomplishments given its relatively short history '

Liu Sing cheong (Hong Kong) MBA alumnus Chairman, My Top Home (Chino) Holdings L1m1ted

' I have enjoyed the internationalization and diversity of HKUST campus life. as well as the freedom to choose the curriculum that Interested me '

Yu Yue (Mainland Chino) HKUST', youngest undergraduate when he was admitted at the age of 14, and a current PhD student at Stanford Universi1y

' Studying In Hong Kong has immersed me In eastern culture. My education at HKUST has been the experience of a lifetime '

Jeffrey Iqbal (Germany) International student

BOOSTING ACTIVE LEARNING AND LIVING

There is much more than In-class room studying at HKUST.

Enjoy our signature Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program lo gain early training with top-class academics. Take up internship openings. Learn more about society through credit-bearing community service and voluntary activities. Study outside Hong Kong via our global network of around 250 exchange partners.

Such activities a re complemented by our outstanding campus life. encompassing an international mix of students. superb facilities. lively halls of residence and a breathtaking seascape setting.

This is the dynamic lifestyle that awaits those who join HKUST.

INCUBATING ENTREPRENEURS, INVENTORS AND INNOVATORS

HKUST's mission recognizes the Unlversi1Y's unique role In advancing economic and social development. in Hong Kong and beyond.

Locally. the University's successful emphasis on discovery has led the way to a globally recognized research culture in universities throughout Hong Kong. It has helped to refocus the city's attention on this essential driver of economic progress. It has Inspired the transfer of new knowledge from campus to company.

The phenomenal output achieved at HKUST hos seen the University file over l, 900 patents through its Technology Transfer Center and engage in the commercialization of technologies through its HKUST Rand D Corporation Ltd.

In addition. over 45 spin-off companies have been set up through the HKUST Entrepreneurship Program and Entrepreneurship Center. which nurture start-up businesses established by faculty, students and alumni.

Curious minds. original thinkers. and for-sighted individuals who see the world as it could be. not only as It is, all find themselves at home at HKUST.

'' HKUST has pioneered the way In Hong Kong for training Innovative entrepreneurial professionals and developing new technologies that can benefit the development of the city and beyond ' Dr William Fung Group Managing Director. L1 & Fung Limited

CONTRIBUTING TO GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY

With internationalization a HKUST strategic goal, initiatives range from strategic partnerships with selected leading universities to academic exchange and research collaborations for faculty and studen1s and enhancement of overseas alumni connections.

Purpose-driven overseas delegations led by senior University management facilitate face-to-face interaction with top universities and institutions; shared science, technology and education insights; and pioneering agreements. Our extensive global connections span a network of more than 250 partners.

Recent developments include an undergraduate International Research Opportunities Program involving MIT. the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), University of Cambridge and Tokyo Institute of Technology; joint programs with Oxford University and

Prof Stephen Hawking University of Cambridge

Bill Gates Chairman, Microsoft

Oleg Deripaska Founder & CEO UC RUSAL

Prof Steven Chu Nobel in Physics 1997 Former US Secretary of Energy

' We are very pleased to have HKUST as our partner. The long-term cooperation between HKUST and leading Russian education institutions will enlarge communications between our young and experienced scientists and thus ensure a more comprehensive approach and new ideas in different fields of applied science '

Oleg Deripaska Founder & CEO. UC RUSAL

Smith College respectively to provide executive education In Asia; and partnerships with both Coursera and edX Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platforms.

Regional alliances are nurtured through membership of China's C9 League, the Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) and Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU).

The University also serves as a global thought leader through participation in major international assemblies, including the World Economic Forum.

Reaching out to the world and welcoming the wo~d to Hong Kong - that is the outlook of HKUST.

Prof Dan Shechtman

Prof Christine Petit

Prof John Ellis Kings College London & European Organization for Nuclear Research

Prof David Gross

BUILDING MAINLAND CHINA PARTNERSHIPS

Along with overseas links. HKUST is actively engaged in developing mutually beneficial collaborations with selected Institutions and cities in Mainland China.

Examples in the Pearl River Delta include a collaborative venture with Peking University and the Shenzhen Municipal Government. on-going since the 1990s and leading to the establishment of the Shenzhen Industry. Education and Research Base. Shenzhen PKU-HKUST Medical Center and its Biomedical Institute.

The HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School in Nansha and HKUST LED-FPO Technology R&D Center at Foshan enhance our ability to contribute to innovation and technology In the region and Hong Kong. Partnerships have also been developed with leading enterprises. such as Huawel. Tencent. Lenovo and Digital China.

Prof Wan Gang Vice-Chairman

Mr Zhang Xinguo Vice President

Dr Fu Zhenbang

Mr Wang Shi

' This young university continues its contribution to the development of Hong Kong and the region, and to building a gateway to China and the world ' Dr Vincent Lo Chariman Shui On Group

In addition. the Chinese government has approved the setting-up of the State Key Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience and State Key Laboratory on Advanced Displays and Optoelectronics Technologies, two Hong Kong branches o f Chinese National Engineering Research Centers (CNERC). namely the Hong Kong Branch of CNERC for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction. and the Hong Kong Branch of CNERC for Control and Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution at HKUST.

Given the multiple prospects presented by Mainland China's rapid development. such links form an important part of our strategic vision at HKUST.

Prof Justin Yifu Lin

Dr Jack Ma Founder, Chairman and Former CEO Alibaba Group

Dr Li Ning

Mr Neil Shen

HEIGHTENING OUR IMPACT THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

“I invest in education because its return is huge and can benefit the whole society. I trust HKUST is a good investment for our society' Dr The Hon Lee Shau Kee Chairman, Henderson Land Development Company Limited

HKUST continuously strives to ensure that it is an Integral part of the community and an active global citizen.

To expand our outreach to the local community. students from all our Schools are encouraged to apply their academic knowledge and innovative outlook to contribute to society through a range of projects and other activities. At the same time. our faculty make their presence felt by publishing their research and insights in journals and the media

HKUST gains guidance and advice from our dedicated Court and Council members. And we fully recognize our alumni 's invaluable support as our ambassadors at large and seek to keep them involved in the University's ongoing development.

PARTNERING WITH HKUST

Attract and retain the best scholars through Endowed Professionship Nurture future global leaders through Student Scholar!J11ps and sponsorship for Exchange. Internship and Service Learning Programs · Promote innovation through Research Doncmons or Collaborations · Put Hong Kong on the world mop through financing programs for the unique HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study

HKUST hos also done well in garnering support for its endeavors from government funding, generous donations from different sectors of the community. and organizations beyond Hong Kong. Working closely with our stakeholders is how HKUST has succeeded in the past and will be vital in the future.

GOING FORWARD: A DIALOGUE WITH PRESIDENT TONY F CAHN

A VISIONARY COURSE OF ACTION IS SET TO ADVANCE HKUST TO FRESH HEIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENT

' The vibrant academic capital built up at HKUST can lead the way to developments you can only dream of right now. For this University really can make dreams come true '

Prof Tony F Chan President. HKUST

WHAT IS THE STRATEGIC VISION FOR HKUST? The University community set out a five-year Strategic Plan in 2011. which defined our direction in six developmental areas: education. research development. faculty development, community engagement international and Mainland China strategy, and organization and resources. Through building on these key areas. we are extending student diversity and our holistic education programs developing research clusters to advance areas of global imperative, and driving forward knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship.

HOW IS HKUST REALIZING ITS EDUCATION VISION?

With Hong Kong's move to a four-year bachelor degree system, our undergraduate experience provides a truly exhilarating education. Minors. interdisciplinary work. joint degrees. exchanges and our signature Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, along with internships and mentoring. community service. international competitions. and sportsmanship are all offered. In this way, we nurture globally aware and caring graduates with wide-ranging perspectives and highly competitive employability.

AS A RESEARCH-INTENSIVE UNIVERSITY, HOW DO YOU APPROACH POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION?

An innovative experience awaits our research postgraduates. In addition to involvement in exciting projects and studies, and interaction with top faculty, we pay special attention to fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and personal development in areas such as communication skills. This broadens our graduates' prospects beyond the academic sector, providing business and industry with innovative talent and further boosting economic development through the creation of start-ups.

HOW WILL YOU ATTRACT AND RETAIN LEADING FACULTY MEMBERS?

We are implementing a faculty hiring plan across departments and an internationally competitive compensation system to keep a diverse global mix of high-achievers. Faculty members already include a Nobel Laureate and other top awardees; academicians and fellows; researchers-turned entrepreneurs; and artists.

HOW IS HKUST LEVERAGING HONG KONG'S UNIQUE POSITION AS A GATEWAY TO AND FROM MAINLAND CHINA?

Our understanding and knowledge of China and Asia perspectives and high global rankings give us an enviable edge as a rising thought leader in a region that is set to play an increasingly influential role in the global economy. We are proactively developing more collaborations with institutions in different geographical regions to develop more scope for our researchers and students. and to draw the best students and faculty from a round the world to HKUST.

HOW IS HKUST EXTENDING ITS IMPACT IN MAINLAND CHINA?

We are enhancing our presence through selected partnerships with cities and locations. such as neighboring Shenzhen and the Pearl River Delta. and institutional alliances. We are also generating greater awareness of HKUST among the business sector government. and media through participation in major forums.

1-HKUST WORKING INDIVIDUALLY AND TOGETHER ACROSS DISCIPLINES IN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TO FUEL INNOVATION AND CREATIVE MINDS School of Science School of Engineering School of Business and Management School of Humanities and Social Science HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School Interdisciplinary Programs Office

FIRST-RATE MINDS THAT SHAPE THE FUTURE

The School of Science offers o b rood spectrum o f programs in biological sciences. Physics chemistry and mathematics for undergraduates and postgraduates, with emphasis on developing innovative curricula in areas of technological importance.

The School also undertakes cutting-edge research. Our diverse faculty members are engaged in many emerging and dynamic fields, which include nano science and new functional materials, neuroscience, marine and environmental science, drug design and synthesis, number theory, and financial mathematics, among others.

The establishment of the State Key Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience a t HKUST further builds on the School's existing foundation of excellence.

State-of-the-art central facilities and institutes are available to provide specialized research support. These include the Biotechnology Research Institute, William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Coastal Marine Laboratory, and Materials Characterization and Preparation Facility.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

CONTRIBUTIONS ON A GLOBAL SCALE

At the School of Engineering, our wide-ranging research and education opportunities have created the most comprehensive engineering school in Hong Kong.

Computer science. industrial engineering, logistics management, mechanical engineering. aerospace engineering. civil and environmental engineering, electronic and computer engineering. and Hong Kong's only chemical engineering department. all are undertaken a t HKUST.

Dynamic and enterprising. our researchers have achieved multiple world-class breakthroughs in areas ranging from wireless communications to advanced materials. Geo materials to vision and graphics.

State-of-the-art facilities include the world's first Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility equipped with biaxial shaking table, which is widely recognized internationally. and the Wind-Wove Tunnel Facility. providing specialist wind engineering expertise and services.

The School is also home to the Ministry of Education/ Microsoft Research Asia Information Technology Key Laboratory, a highly effective model for collaboration between university. industry, and government.

Another exciting advance is the Center for Engineering Education Innovation (E21). now helping to propel the School to the forefront of engineering education scholarship and student development.

Financial Times

TRAINING INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS IN ASIA FOR THE WORLD

Recognized as one of the most respected business schools in Asia, the HKUST Business School's programs are consistently ranked among the best in the world.

We were also the first business school in Asia to be awarded accreditation by both the US-based Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

Global perspectives ore assisted by the School's strong international faculty whose diverse national. cultural and ethnic background provides a stimulating environment for research, teaching and learning as well as informal interaction.

Always innovative in approach, our degree programs - undergraduate. MBA. EMBA. and PhD - and executive education keep students a1 the forefront of developments while signature programs such as the BBA in Global Business have helped to break new ground in Hong Kong.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

With research centers ranging from business case studies and investing to Asian financial markets and China business and management. the School is superbly placed to leverage its international and regional knowledge base as Asia rises in significance in the global economy.

A purpose-built campus ot HKUST is enabling the School to develop further, offering state-of-the-art facilities and a cohesive environment from which to generate the business pioneers of the future.

A PASSION FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES

The School of Humanities and Social Science supports interdisciplinary academic training and research in such diverse fields as anthropology, economics, geography, history, innovation studies, languages, linguistics, literature, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology. and visual art.

Our geographic focus on China, including Hong Kong, and our disciplinary emphases on the comparative, the interdisciplinary, and the quantitative are reflected in our graduate training programs as well as our undergraduate major on Global China Studies.

We hove one of the largest interdisciplinary programs anywhere in humanities and social science. The School is also developing collaborative undergraduate and postgraduate programs with strategic high-impact university partners in China, Europ , and North America.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Humanities and Social Science are a vital part of HKUST's campus life and learning experience. In addition to teaching and research, we organize talks. workshops, and conferences, engage in competitive external projects, and provide knowledge transfer to the local community.

IGNITING INTERACTION AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

The pioneering HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) is creating a powerful interdisciplinary academic hub and research base to stimulate creative thinking, draw gifted students and eminent faculty, and serve as Asia's premier intellectual center.

The Institute is attracting globally acclaimed scholars from different disciplines to its IAS faculty team. These include Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences Prof Sir Christopher Pissorides; Nobel Laureate in Physics Prof George Smoot; Prof Ching W Tong, the first Chinese recipient of the World Prize in Chemistry; and Prof Gunther Uhlmonn, world-renowned mathematician.

The Institute fosters collaboration, interaction and academic endeavor at the highest levels of intellectual inquiry. To encourage a wider free now of knowledge and Ideas, and to raise community interest in the impact of science and technology, IAS a lso sponsors numerous events featuring leading thinkers.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Located on the Lee Shau Kee campus, the iconic five-story IAS Lo Ka Chung Building encompasses a 20D-seat lecture theater, an open auditorium, seminar rooms and offices, providing space for conferences, workshops and an IAS Commons during term times. and topical research programs in summer and winter.

SPRINGBOARD TO DEVELOPMENT

In January 2007. Fok Ying Tung Graduate School was established to be HKUST's base and springboard in the Mainland for knowledge transfer, applied researches, and technology commercialization with economic and social Impacts. Located in the Nansha IT Park, the School's building has a floor area of 36.000 sqm and contains advanced laboratories and facilities Including 16 wet lobs. To support ' Public Entrepreneurship and Mass Innovation ', with focus on Internet of Things; Advanced Manufacturing and Automation; Advanced Materials; and Green Buildings and Environment, the School is building an international entreprenurship platform to foster technology innovation and start-up incubation, and a smart manufacturing platform for local industries' transformation under 'Made in China 2025' initiative.

In addition to the base a t Nansha, there are two other Mainland platforms of HKUST in the PRO region. The HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute (SRI) is situated in the HKUST SZ IER Building a t the Nanshan Hi-tech Park of Shenzhen. The SZ IER Building has a floor area of 15.000 sqm. SRI currently is the host of two National 973 Projects and one Shenzhen Peacock team. SRI also accommodates the MBA Program at

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Shenzhen and promotes the entrepreneurship of HKUST in the Shenzhen area. The HKUST LED-FPO Technology R&D Center at Foshan is a joint venture between HKUST and the Municipal Government of Nanhai District at Foshan. The Center has a total area of 2.000 sqm, focusing on the R&D, technology transfer. and testing services for the solid-state lighting industries.

BEYOND CONVENTIONAL BOUNDARIES

Working across Schools, the Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO) answers the demand for graduates and researchers who can tackle the Increasingly complex issues of our times through a special combination of knowledge and skills.

Bringing together two or more different fields of study. the IPO also opens the door for a different type of educational experience for those interested in integrating their capabilities and developing original approaches to solution-building.

Capitalizing on HKUST's focused academic strengths, the IPO's undergraduate programs work synergistically to foster fresh insight in areas such as technology and management. risk management and business intelligence, and environmental management and technology.

Characterized by their small multicultural intake, highpowered curricula and wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities, these programs focus not only on academic skills but character build ing to foster top achievers who are responsible and caring citizens.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

The Division of Environment and the Division of Biomedical Engineering, which come under the IPO. assist with undergraduate and postgraduate programs and place emphasis on interdisciplinary research. drawing in HKUST academics from different fields. They also serve as platforms to reach out to the community, raising public awareness on sustainability. fostering technology transfer and working with industry on applications with positive impact for society.

MILESTONES

1988 Prof Chia-wei Woo took up appointment as Founding President

1990 Biotechnology Research Institute Inaugurated 1991 HKUST officially recruited the first cohort of undergraduates 1993 Launched Hong Kong SuperNet. the first licensed internet service provider in Academy al Sciences Hong Kong, lo provide low-cost Internet services tor individuals. organizations, and businesses in Hong Kong

A HK$ 18. 7M contract. believed to be the largest ever awarded to a tertiary institution in Hong Kong. was signed with the Hong Kong Government to develop an Operational Windshear Worning System tor the new airport at Chek Lap Kok 1994 HKUST was granted first patent in U.S. tor a technique of producing diamond film from polymer sources through loser deposition HKUST computer scientists developed machine vision technology

1996 The Hong Kong SuperNet was sold by the University to a business consortium and the proceeds go to support R&D activities at the University. proving that an academic research project con become commercially successful

1997 Joint research laboratory in nanostructure materials and technology with Chinese Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA program launched

1998 First World Wide Web Consortium Office In the Chinese-speaking world inaugurated at HKUST HKUST and the Fok Ying Tung Foundation limited signed a cooperation agreement to build an information technology park in Nansha, Guangzhou

1999 HKUST. Peking University end the Shenzhen Municipal Government signed a tripartite agreement on the ShenzhenHong Kong Industrial. Educational and Research Institution and its initial projects

2000 Researchers fabricated the smallest single-waited carbon nanotube In the world. with a diameter of 0.4nm (nanometer)

2001 Prof Paul Ching-wu Chu became the University's second President

Became the first to discover the structure and biological function of a protein that plays a central role in ensuring !he normal operation of c ells

Discovered key signaling mechanism In the brain. shedding new light on treating nerve-muscle disorders HKUST led project on Molecular Neuroscience: Basic Research and Drug Discovery selected by the Area of Excellence Scheme of the University Grants Committee

Discovered superconductivity in wol1d's smallest single-carbon nanotubes

2002 Slate-of-the-art Coastal Marine Laboratory Opened

2003 HKUST Institute of NanoMaterials and NanoTechnology launched

Achieved new advances in electroltieological fluids

MILESTONES

2005 HKUST finance research ranked ~1 In Asia Pacific

2006 HKUST Institute for Advanced Study founded to foster international academic exchange at the highest levels

HKUST was invited by the Innovation and Technology Commission to host the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited, one of the five Hong Kong R&D Centers supported by the Commission

Anti-malarial drug discovery hit the cover of top chemistry journal

2007 Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA ranked #l in the world (Financial Times EMBA Ranking)

HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School In Nansha established

Hong Kong Jockey Club Enterprise Center officially opened

Made breakthrough that decodes the secret of schizophrenia

2008 HK UST Fok Ying Tung Graduals School awarded the status or International Science and Technology Cooperation Base by the Chinese government to promote collaborations between Mainland. HKUST and International Partners

2009 Prof Tony F Chan appointed third President Ground-breaking tor lee Shau Kee Campus, which Includes new buildings for HKUST Business School and the Institute for Advanced Study

Helped Boeing lo develop wireless system for higher efficiency in aircraft maintanance

2010 State Key Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience established

Developed the world's largest digital photograph with a resolution of 150 billion pixels

HKUST professor achieved breakthrough In analyzing data from firs t- Chinese lunar satellite Chang’e-1

2011 HKUST was nrst ranked #l in Asia (QS Asian University Rankings)

MBA program ranked 116 In the world (Financial Times MBA Ranking)

Perception Digital, 1he first company from HKUST Entrepreneurship Program. transferred its listing from the GEM Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to the Main Board

HKUST professors proved single photons do not exceed 1he speed of light which has important implications for communication technology

Breakthrough discovery on mechanisms for animal visual system

2012 •stem Cell Strategy for Nervous System Disorders' and 'Cost effective and ecofriendly LED system-on-a-chip' were funded by the Theme-based Research Scheme under the Research Grants Council

The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA PrQ1;1ram was rank<:>d world's No. 1 by the Financial Tim<:>s for fourth straight year

2013 HKUST was ranked Asia No. 1 for third straight year 'Photonic and Phononic Advanced Materials Research' and ·signaling Mechanisms Research in Neuro disorders· were awarded as HKUST's Area of Excellence by the University Grants Committee

Opening ceremony of Lee Shau Kee Campus

HKUST's first Partner State Key Lab of Advanced Displays and Optoelectronic Technologies was established

2014 Opening Ceremony of the Fok Ying Tung Research Institute Building

2015 HKUST attained the highest proportion or internationally excellent research work in the University Grants Committee (UGC) Research Assessment Exercise 2014