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 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Tristan Camille BRAUD
- Division of Integrative Systems and Design - Assistant Professor
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering - Assistant Professor
Person: HKUST Staff
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Yui Bun CHAN, 陳銳斌
- Dean of Students' Office - Associate Dean of Students
- Office of the Dean of Engineering - Professor of Engineering Education, Associate Director of Center for Engineering Education Innovation
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering - Senior Lecturer
- Division of Integrative Systems and Design - Senior Lecturer
Person: HKUST Staff
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Song GUO, 郭嵩
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering - Associate Head (Research and Knowledge Transfer) and Chair Professor
- Division of Integrative Systems and Design - Chair Professor
Person: HKUST Staff
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Wenqi HU, 胡文琪
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - Assistant Professor
- Division of Integrative Systems and Design - Assistant Professor
Person: HKUST Staff
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Ajay JONEJA, 周阿杰
- Division of Integrative Systems and Design - Professor
- Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics - Professor
Person: HKUST Staff
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Suk Wai Winnie LEUNG, 梁淑慧
- Division of Integrative Systems and Design - Associate Professor of Engineering Education, Senior Lecturer
Person: HKUST Staff
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Development of an Automated UAV Vertiport for Low Altitude Economy Research at HKUST
ZHANG, X. (CoPI), YANG, H. (CoPI), ZHANG, F. (CoPI), HUANG, H. (CoPI), LI, M. (CoPI), LI, S. (CoPI), FANG, Y. (CoPI), ZHOU, P. (CoPI), SHAO, Q. (CoPI), QI, X. (CoPI), MENG, Z. (PI) & ZHOU, X. (CoPI)
RGC - Collaborative Research Fund
1/06/26 → 31/05/29
Project: Research
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Solid-Liquid Biphase Spatial Domain Ultrasonic Ultra-Low Water Consumption Plant-Based Fiber Mechanical Extraction Mechanism - AgriFiber Pro：From Agricultural Waste to Product
LI, L. (PI), TIAN, X. (CoI) & LUO, W. (CoPI)
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Ltd., Meijiang Holding Group Co., Ltd, Matrice Limited, View King (HK) Limited
31/03/26 → 30/03/28
Project: Research
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Research and Application of AI+Robots in Urban and Architectural Scenarios
XIANG, C. (PI)
Ningbo Hanlang Intelligent Drive Technology Co., Ltd.
16/03/26 → 16/03/27
Project: Research
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Environment and Conservation Fund Coral Reef Monitoring and Alerting System: Employing AI for Coral Reef Video Analysis
CHUI, P. Y. (CoI), YEUNG, S. K. (PI), WONG, T. Y. H. (CoI) & WYATT, A. (CoI)
Environment and Conservation Fund / Woo Wheelock Green Fund
1/02/26 → 31/07/28
Project: Research
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Integrating Semantic Sensing and Communication for 6G: Expanding the Synergy Beyond Physical Layer
SONG, S. (PI) & DEBBAH, M. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Wearable Electromagnetic Actuation Systems with Customized Force Output
GU, H. (PI)
1/09/25 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
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VLA-based Embodied Robots in 4S Stores
WANG, Z. (PI)
BYD Auto Industry Company Limited
1/08/25 → 31/01/27
Project: Research
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SoRoWAM: Soft Robot with Whole Arm Manipulation capabilities
SCHARFF, R. (PI)
1/07/25 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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Continuous User State Monitoring via Ubiquitous Sensing
SHAO, Q. (PI)
30/05/25 → 1/09/28
Project: Research
Research output
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360DVO: Deep Visual Odometry for Monocular 360-Degree Camera
Guo, X., Xu, Y., Huang, H. & Yeung, S. K., Mar 2026, In: IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 11, 3, p. 3079-3086 8 p., 11358682.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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3D-printed low-voltage-driven ciliary hydrogel microactuators
Liu, Z., Wang, C., Ren, Z., Wang, C., Wang, W., Ko, J., Song, S., Hong, C., Chen, X., Wang, H., Hu, W. & Sitti, M., 22 Jan 2026, In: Nature. 649, 8098, p. 885-893 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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A cross-climate multi-stage approach to life-cycle carbon sensitivity analysis in BIPV-integrated building design
MAO, L. & XIANG, C., 1 Mar 2026, In: Energy and Buildings. 354, 117011.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Adaptive co-planning of building-integrated photovoltaics and vehicle-to-grid infrastructure under phase-out policy incentives: A two-stage multi-objective optimization framework
Wu, K., Mao, L. & Xiang, C., 1 Aug 2026, In: Applied Energy. 416, 20 p., 127981.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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A Data-Driven Inverse Design Methodology for Magnetic Soft Millirobots Navigating in Confined Spaces
Ren, Z., Wang, H., Tse, C. W., Zheng, Y., Chen, X. & Hu, W., 19 May 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Advanced Science. 15 p., e75714.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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A Green Nonwoven Yarn-Spinning Paradigm: Transforming Short-Staple Fibers into High-Wicking Knitted Fabrics for a Circular Textile Future
Lau, Y. S., Tian, X. & LI, L., 16 Apr 2026, In: Journal of Natural Fibers. 23, 1, 18 p., 2659681 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Analysis of and Control Policies for Obtrusive Light from Commercial Signboards in Nanjing
Kong, Z., Hong, W., Zhang, Y., Kong, X., Yang, L. & Xiang, C., 4 Mar 2026, In: LEUKOS - Journal of Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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A numerical study on the aerodynamics and aeroacoustics of a ducted propeller in the presence of oblique flow
Cantos, S., Zhou, P. & Zhong, S., 5 Jan 2026, In: Physics of Fluids. 38, 1, 015101.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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A sealed bottle cap convenient for opening: [China]
YANG, J. (Key Inventor), ZHANG, W. (Inventor), LIU, X. (Inventor), YIP, C. Y. (Inventor), MA, G. (Inventor), LUO, Y. (Inventor) & SCHARFF, R. B. N. (Inventor), 14 Apr 2026, IPC No. B65D 51/24, B65D 53/02, B65D 55/02, 6 Feb 2026, Priority date 17 Sept 2025, Priority No. US63/883,142Research output: Patent
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NeurIPS 2026 (Event)
LI, Z. (Reviewer)
26 Jul 2026 → 3 Aug 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2026) (Event)
WU, Z. (Ad Hoc Referee)
13 Apr 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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ACM Multimedia Systems Conference 2026 (MMSys) Hong Kong
Hui, P. (Participant), FUNG, M. (Participant), BRAUD, T. C. (Participant) & PANG, C. C. (Participant)
4 Apr 2026 → 8 Apr 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference / Workshop
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Opportunities to Talk, Negotiate and Laugh: Robot Behaviors that Shape Repeated Interactions in Groups of Older Adults
ZHANG, Y. (Contributor)
19 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed
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Entrepreneurship 101 Training
GAO, J. (Participant)
Mar 2026 → May 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference / Workshop
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Sports Science and Technology Seminar – Unleashing the Creative Potential: Textiles as Catalysts for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Commercialization
LI, L. (Invited speaker)
3 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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Sports Science and Technology Seminar – Unleashing the Creative Potential: Textiles as Catalysts for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Commercialization
LI, L. (Invited speaker)
3 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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CVPR 2026 (Event)
LI, Z. (Reviewer)
31 Jan 2026 → 12 Feb 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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Collaborative work with artist, calligrapher Master Henry Ho, deploying art tech developed by XRIM lab, ISD, HKUST in a performance+installation art piece.
LAU, B. H. W. (Invited speaker) & BRAUD, T. C. (Contributor)
11 Jan 2026 → 18 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote
Awards
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AeroRelief: Autonomous UAV First-Responder System
LI, M. (Recipient), LI, S. (Recipient), WU, C. M. (Recipient), FAN, T. H. (Recipient), YE, Z. (Recipient) & WONG, L. Y. G. (Recipient), 15 Mar 2026
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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First Prize, Art Gallery Award, ROBOSOFT 2026
LAU, B. H. W. (Recipient) & SCHARFF, R. (Recipient), Apr 2026
Prize: Others
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Gold Medal, 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
XIANG, C. (Recipient), WANG, S. (Recipient), CHEN, J. (Recipient) & XU, X. (Recipient), 14 Mar 2026
Prize: Others
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Gold Medal at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo)
XIANG, C. (Recipient), 15 Mar 2026
Prize: Honorary Award
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HKUST RedBird Academic Excellence Award for Continuing PhD Students in 2025-26
MAO, L. (Recipient), 5 May 2026
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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Outstanding Art Exhibition IEEE RoboSoft 2026
VAN DIPTEN, S. G. (Recipient), Chan, M. C. (Recipient), Scharff, R. (Recipient), Doubrovski, Z. (Recipient), Lau, B. (Recipient) & Chan, D. (Recipient), 10 Apr 2026
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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Top Cited Articles in 2025, Materials Today Energy (Elsevier)
MAO, L. (Recipient) & XIANG, C. (Recipient), 29 Jan 2026
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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Winner, iF Design Award 2026
LAU, B. H. W. (Recipient) & BRAUD, T. C. (Recipient), Feb 2026
Prize: Others
Press/Media
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Robots That Care, Teach, and Protect --- From Pandemic to Inclusive Classrooms: How Embedded AI and Companion Robots are transforming Healthcare and Education in Hong Kong (HKUKST RAE Impact Casebook)
MOW, W. H., SONG, S., FUNG, K. C. & FUNG, K. Y.
29/10/25
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Courses
Student theses
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5-axis 3D printer from academia to commercial world
CHEUNG, N. (Author), 2020Student thesis: Master's thesis
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Advanced BIPV Window System Design for a Better Overall Energy Performance and Human-centered Indoor Comfort
WANG, W. (Author), XIANG, C. (Supervisor) & Yang, H. (Supervisor), 2025Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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Advanced Food Manufacturing Technologies for Healthy Aging
LEE, K. W. (Author), LI, G. (Supervisor), 2026Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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AI-Assisted Multisensory Emotion Regulation Device: Integrating Visual and Olfactory Stimuli for Anxiety Reduction
SHI, Y. (Author), XIANG, C. (Supervisor), 31 Jul 2027Student thesis: Master's thesis
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A journey to empower OFW’s life
LEUNG, Y. Y. (Author), JONEJA, A. (Supervisor) & CLARK, T. H. K. (Supervisor), 2021Student thesis: Master's thesis
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A narrative visualization system for peaks in video clickstreams from massive open online courses
LI, C. (Author), 2016Student thesis: Master's thesis
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An autonomous drone system with augmented reality interface for remote inspection
LIU, C. (Author), 2020Student thesis: Master's thesis
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An evidence-based model to design plastic waste management solution for emerging and developing countries
GRASSIN, J.-B. M. (Author), STEUER, B. (Supervisor), 2021Student thesis: Master's thesis