Projects per year
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Profiles
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King Lau CHOW, 周敬流
- Division of Life Science - Professor
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering - Professor
- Division of Public Policy - Professor
Person: HKUST Staff
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Stuart Arthur GIETEL-BASTEN, 貝斯圖
- Office of the Dean of Humanities & Social Science - Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Science (Research)
- Division of Public Policy - Professor
- Division of Social Science - Professor
Person: HKUST Staff
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Yatang LIN, 林婭棠
- Department of Economics - Associate Professor
- Division of Public Policy - Associate Professor
Person: HKUST Staff
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Donald LOW, 劉浩典
- Division of Public Policy - Professor of Practice in Public Policy, Senior Lecturer
- Institute for Public Policy - Director of Leadership and Public Policy Executive Education
Person: HKUST Staff
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Designing Functionalised Bio-carbons to Propel a Biorenewable Hydrogen Economy
EAKALAK, K. (CoPI), Tsang, D. (PI), KHANAL, S. K. (CoPI), LO, I. M. C. (CoPI), XU, C. C. (CoPI), HALPERT, J. E. (CoPI), SHANG, J. (CoPI) & MATUS, K. (CoPI)
RGC - Collaborative Research Fund
1/02/26 → 31/01/29
Project: Research
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Struggling with an Ageing Population and Economic Downturn: An Examination of the Policy Feedback Effects in China’s Social Security System
HE, A. J. (PI), ZHANG, C. (CoI) & ZHU, L. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Generative Content Detection and Ethical Value Alignment for Multimodal Large Models
YI, F. F. (CoI), YANG, Y. (PI) & GUO, Y. (PI)
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) / Research Grants Council (RGC)
1/01/26 → 31/12/29
Project: Research
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New regulations, same old story: Analyzing impacts on green innovation in the chemical industry from regulatory overhaul
HALPERT, J. E. (CoI) & MATUS, K. (PI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Post-Conflict Reconstruction of the Health Sector in the Postwar Philippine Republic, 1946–1953
LUDOVICE, N. P. (PI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Monitoring Greenhouse Gas Emission Point Sources From China Space Station
LI, J. (CoPI), SU, H. (PI), ZHANG, J. (CoPI), ZHANG, L. M. (CoPI), WANG, Z. (CoPI), ZHAI, C. (CoPI), GU, D. (CoPI), GAO, M. (CoPI), MA, X. (CoPI), ZHU, P. (CoPI), RONG, P. (CoPI), SHI, X. (CoPI), YAN, C. (CoPI) & NING, Z. (CoPI)
Starwiz Technology Co. Ltd, Stellerus Technology Limited, Innovation and Technology Commission
18/08/25 → 17/08/28
Project: Research
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Fiscal Decentralization and the Strategic Embedding of Land-Centered Urbanization: Three Decades under the Tax-Sharing System
YI, F. F. (PI) & HUANG, Y. (CoI)
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
27/06/25 → 15/07/26
Project: Research
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Enhancing the Implementation of “One University, Two Campuses" and Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualifications: A Mixed-methods Study
CHEUNG, A.C.-K. (CoI), CHOW, J. (CoI), ZHU, P. (PI) & WU, X. (CoI)
21/06/25 → 20/09/26
Project: Research
Research output
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A bibliometric performance and network analysis of red-light camera impact on signalized intersection safety
GARBA, S. & ZHU, P., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Safety Research. 97, p. 86-111 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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A systematic approach to identify unknown unknowns for early warning in the era of climate change: Implications for proactive climate governance
ZHANG, Y., Yarime, M., LAU, A. K. H., CHAN, W. M., FUNG, J. C. H., SHUN, C. M. & CHAN, K., 13 Mar 2026. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Paper › peer-review
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A systematic approach to identify 'unknown unknowns' for impact-based early warning systems
ZHANG, Y., Yarime, M., LAU, A. K. H., CHAN, W. M., FUNG, J. C. H., SHUN, C. M. & CHAN, K., 22 May 2026. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Paper › peer-review
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China's model of technology leapfrog: A case study of electric vehicle policies and the development of green technology
Zhu, P., Wang, Z., Singh, R. & Tan, X., Jan 2026, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 226, Part D, 13 p., 116414.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Correction to: The Roots of Equality?: Marital Age Homogamy and Female Agency in Lesotho, 1880-Present
Gietel-Basten, S., 10 Mar 2026, In: Canadian Studies in Population. 53, 1, 2 p., 3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Erratum
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Data Governance for Artificial Intelligence in Addressing Climate Change
Yarime, M., Feb 2026, AI for Energy, Water, and Waste Management: Unlocking Opportunities, Navigating Challenges, and Learning from Experience. Veolia Institute and Microsoft, p. 68-71Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference Proceeding/Report › Book Chapter › peer-review
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Directing environmental innovation toward radical clean technologies for sustainable transitions: Market-based vs. command-and-control policies
Gebhardt, S., Hou, Y. & Yarime, M., May 2026, In: Research Policy. 55, 4, 21 p., 105446.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Estimating cross-border cloud computing emissions: A consumption-based approach applied to major European data center hubs
Soares, I. V., Furberg, A., Azizi, S., Finnveden, G., Yarime, M. & Klemun, M. M., 19 Jun 2026, In: iScience. 29, 6, p. 1-19 19 p., 116061.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Exploring geopolitics and innovation: the role of bilateral relationships in shaping research collaboration
Khanal, S. & Yarime, M., 20 Apr 2026, In: Science and Public Policy. 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Mapping the Hidden Trade-Offs: A Function-Challenge Typology of LLMs
YESAYAN, M. (Invited speaker) & YARIME, M. (Contributor)
29 Jun 2026 → 1 Jul 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu–Qianhai Hong Kong Section Project) Advisory
ZHU, P. (Invited speaker)
17 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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““More Calories, More Protein, More Progress’: The Nutribun and the Politics of Nostalgia of the Marcos Regime.”
LUDOVICE, N. P. (Invited speaker)
Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed
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Tracing Instrumental and Discursive Policy Shifts through a Policy Mix Analysis: The Case of Health Care in the UK (1946-2024)
ANAND, P. (Contributor)
23 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed
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Mapping Long-term Policy Changes: A Systematic Review of Policy Feedback Literature
ANAND, P. (Contributor)
22 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed
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2026 Conference on Policy Process Research
ANAND, P. (Participant)
20 Jan 2026 → 23 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference / Workshop
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2025 Asian Universities Alliance Postgraduate Academic Forum in Conjunction with Greater Bay Area Postgraduate Nanshan Academic Forum
ZHANG, S. (Participant)
19 Dec 2025 → 21 Dec 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference / Workshop
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Philippine Studies: Historical and Ethnographic Viewpoints (Journal)
LUDOVICE, N. P. P. (Guest Editor) & Meerwijk, M. B. (Guest Editor)
11 Dec 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Pioneering the New Era of Carbon Credit Trading: A Decentralized Carbon Credit Trading Platform Built on a Revolutionary Trust Chain Technology
ZHU, P. (Invited speaker)
10 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
Awards
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HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund - Endeavour Merit Award (EMA) 2025/26
ESCALONA REYES, M. A. (Recipient), May 2026
Prize: Others
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HKUST RedBird Academic Excellence Award for Continuing PhD Students in 2025-26
LI, Z. (Recipient), 5 May 2026
Prize: Honorary Award
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HKUST RedBird Academic Excellence Award for Continuing PhD Students in 2025-26
ANAND, P. (Recipient), 5 May 2026
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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HKUST RedBird PhD Award 2025-2026
ESCALONA REYES, M. A. (Recipient), May 2026
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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Hong Kong Social Science RPG Poster Conference 2026 Runner-up Award
LI, Z. (Recipient), 8 Jun 2026
Prize: Best Paper Award and Prize
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Philippine Studies Group Designated Panel Award (AAS)
LUDOVICE, N. P. (Recipient), Mar 2026
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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Behavioral Science & Policy Association (BSPA) 2025 Best Paper Award
YI, F. F. (Recipient), May 2025
Prize: Best Paper Award and Prize
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Evaluation of China’s nuclear power development potential under the background of coal-fired power withdrawal
ZHANG, S. (Recipient), Jul 2025
Prize: Best Paper Award and Prize
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HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund - Endeavour Merit Award (EMA) 2024/25
ESCALONA REYES, M. A. (Recipient), Apr 2025
Prize: Others
Courses
Datasets
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Replication Data for: chord diagrams used in analysis of intra-county migration
GIETEL-BASTEN, S. A. (Owner), DataSpace@HKUST, 2 Apr 2020
Dataset
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Policy Interventions and Actors
MATUS, K. J. M. (Owner) & Döme, V. (Owner), DataSpace@HKUST, 25 Mar 2024
Dataset
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Supplementary Information for WHO Bulletin Article
GIETEL-BASTEN, S. (Owner), DataSpace@HKUST, 18 Nov 2025
Dataset
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Student theses
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Aging and Mental Well-being among Ethnic Minority Elderly in Hong Kong: A Cultural-Ecological Perspective
NIU, M. (Author), SHARIF, N. B. (Supervisor), 2025Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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Alignment of society’s mental models of chemical risk perception with chemical regulatory policies : legislative activity in the United States between 2010 and 2020
BERNAL GARRIDO, M. N. L. (Author), MATUS, K. J. M. (Supervisor), 2023Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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An analysis of the lifecycle of generative artificial intelligence in industrial settings : implications for governing risks and responsibilities among stakeholders
GIAM, L. Y. H. (Author), YARIME, M. (Supervisor), 2024Student thesis: Master's thesis
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An Integrative Framework for Public-Private Partnership for Affordable Housing Delivery in Nigeria
AYEGBA, S. I. (Author), SULLIVAN, B. N. (Supervisor) & QI, Y. (Supervisor), 2025Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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Balancing economic growth and climate change: challenges and opportunities for China
LIN, F. (Author), XIE, D. (Supervisor) & LI, C. (Supervisor), 2024Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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Burdens of the Beast: A Socio-Legal History of the Carabao as Private Property in the Philippines during the American Colonial Period
LUDOVICE, N. P. (Author), Aguilar, F. J. (Supervisor), 2015Student thesis: Master's thesis
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Cage builders and bird catchers : examining the influence of China’s industrial relocation policies through Guangdong’s “double transfer” program
ZHANG, J. (Author), ZHU, P. (Supervisor), 2022Student thesis: Master's thesis
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China Pakistan economic corridor : is Pakistan ready for technology catch-up?
MANSOOR, A. (Author), SHARIF, N. B. (Supervisor), 2021Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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Closing energy poverty in China’s aging society
WANG, X. (Author), DELINA, L. L. (Supervisor) & MATUS, K. J. M. (Supervisor), 2024Student thesis: Doctoral thesis