Prof. Huamin QU, Dean of Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), attended the EDGE Global AI & Web3 Investment Summit on Sept 26 and 27 to discuss the application of data science in the Metaverse and how large language models like ChatGPT can serve as collaborative partners to data scientists.

In an article on the Global Maritime Forum announcing the three winners of its 2023 Future Maritime Leaders essay competition yesterday, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as saying that the future of the maritime industry should encompass environmental and social sustainability as well as leverage technology to achieve the objectives of decarbonization and inclusivity.

In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he commented on the anti-utopian world in the future. He indicated that as time goes by, humanity has not become more civilized in recent years; on the contrary, it is moving towards more control and less freedom. Irresponsible quantitative easing policies, excessive borrowing by large corporations, and the widening wealth gap, among other factors, have made society more unfair and unstable.

In an article on how Hong Kong's import restrictions on seafood following Fukushima waste water discharge affect eateries in the city, Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that there was a lot of ignorance and misunderstanding surrounding radioactivity and nuclear technology and banning Japanese food imports was unnecessary.

In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he commented on Samsung’s efforts to expand its mobile communication ecosystem in response to users’ demands.

In an article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), he shared his experience of teaching his first class using generative AI tools at HKUST

In an article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), she discussed why Hong Kong should take the lead in efforts to combat wildlife trafficking.

Led by Prof. Mitch LI, Assistant Professor of the Division of Integrative System and Design (ISD), a group of ISD PhD students produced Hong Kong's first batch of 3D printed mooncakes with the HKUST logo using the 3D food printer they designed. The printer can finish producing a mooncake with tailored emblem on it in just 10 minutes.

In an article by Prof. Chi Ming SHUN, Adjunct Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), he commented on how Hong Kong can prepare for the next freak rainstorm by upgrading its flood defences and thoroughly assessing climate risk

Prof. Pan HUI, Chair Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), spoke at the 2023 Suzhou New District Industrial Innovation Cooperation Conference on 27 Sept, 2023. He hoped that his team’s research could support the Suzhou New District to explore the cutting-edge information technology in the metaverse.