R E S E A R C H @ H K U S T
5
In this issue of
Research@HKUST
, we are pleased to
share with you a selection of the exciting and diverse
research endeavors that are ongoing at the University.
These range from curiosity-driven breakthroughs
to applied development and knowledge transfer,
including projects aligned with the University’s five
areas of strategic focus – data science, autonomous
systems and robotics, sustainability, design thinking
and entrepreneurship, and public policy – and other
high-impact undertakings.
We highlight our structural biology explorations into
the intricate mechanisms of our cells and DNA; research
into geomaterials and environmental water engineering
to safeguard and sustain the world’s rapidly growing
cities; breakthroughs in data science and human-robot
interaction; and elucidation of the realm of China’s
finance. We continue to shine light on young faculty
trailblazers. There is also a new section on technological
advances leading to spinoff companies.
Indeed, we live in challenging and fast-moving times.
As researchers and global citizens, we will continue to
extend the frontiers of knowledge across disciplines
and put our collective minds together to address global
challenges. As this edition highlights, we are relentless
in our efforts to achieve excellence through research and
knowledge transfer with significant impact to society.
PROF NANCY IP
Vice-President for
Research and Graduate Studies
We will continue
to extend
the frontiers of
knowledge
across disciplines
and put our
collective minds together
to address
global challenges
