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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Student Bonding & Development
ESPM Alumnus Donald LAI Fighting COVID-19 by Developing Antimicrobial Coating
07/09/2020
Mr. Donald LAI, an alumnus of MPhil in Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM), shared his journey of becoming a local scientist in Hong Kong at Hong Kong Economic Journal. (Subscription Required)
// 香港地缺乏科研人才……真是香港出世、長大,再由本地學校培育出來的科學家,鳳毛麟角。
「普遍香港學生為了考高分而讀書,死記爛背,補習狂操past paper,導致培養不到對未來的啟發,間接對本地科研造成障礙。」100%土炮黎裕德(Donald)不僅是少數的例外,現在也為對抗新冠肺炎而出心出力。新冠肺炎第三波肆虐香江,人人自恐,各公司都想盡辦法潔淨工作環境,務求讓打工仔做得安心,故此身為科學家的黎裕德,連月來要四出奔波,有時留在實驗室的時間比留在辦公室的時間更少……他在碩士畢業後成為捷和實業的項目工程師,並在公司支援下留在母校香港科技大學的實驗室,延續科研夢,其有份參與的智能抗菌塗層技術Germagic更在疫境下炙手可熱。// (節錄)
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  • Business & Economy
Do We Still Work From Home Under Typhoon Signal No.8?
03/09/2020
Prof. Kai Lung HUI, Co-Director of Dual Degree Program, wrote an article discussing whether employees should work from home when the typhoon no. 8 signal is hoisted. Under the pandemic, home office became a new normal for many people. Therefore, relevant government departments, employers and employees, as well as the general public, must come together and discuss so as to reach a common consensus.
  • Environment & Sustainability
HKUST to Launch Hong Kong’s Largest Solar Energy Project
01/09/2020
HKUST launches HK’s largest solar power system which involves the installation of up to 8,000 solar panels at over 50 locations on campus. The system will generate 3 million units (kWh) of electricity and help reduce 1.5 million kg of carbon emission each year, bringing an income of around HK$160 million out of CLP's FiT scheme over the next 13 years.
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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Social Changes and Health
Antimicrobial Coating Ready to Enter Filipino Market
26/08/2020
The antimicrobial coating Germagic developed by a research team led by ENVR Prof. YEUNG King-Lun and ENVR Adjunct Prof. Joseph KWAN, is ready to introduce its technology to the Philippines.
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  • Public Policy
Why The Government Failed to Pass the Hong Kong Waste Charging Bill?
26/08/2020
An exclusive interview with Prof. Christine LOH from Division of Environment and Sustainability on the government’s failure of passing the dumped Hong Kong waste charging bill. She blamed the political environment as a major reason for the failure, adding that the government should further promote the scheme and re-submit the bill to the Legco.
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  • Business & Economy
Ambiguous Future for US-China Trade Talks as Election Approaches
24/08/2020
Regarding the delayed US-China trade talks that from an economic perspective, Prof. Albert PARK, Professor of Division of Public Policy, said that the trade war should have receded by now, however, political calculation overrode economy consideration and will sustain US’s continuous attack on China in the short term.
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  • Innovation & Technology
  • Social Changes and Health
Antimicrobial Polymer (MAP-1) Coating Brings Consumers Safer Shopping Experience
18/08/2020
The Multilevel Antimicrobial Polymer (MAP-1) coating developed by Prof. King Lun YEUNG and Prof. Joseph KWAN of the Division of Environment and Sustainability is being widely used at thousands of retail shops in Hong Kong so that consumers can feel safer while they shop.
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  • Business & Economy
The Future Prospect on US-China Trade War
18/08/2020
Prof. Albert PARK, Professor of Division of Public Policy, shared his thoughts on the US-China Trade that a successful trade agreement with China can support the shaky US economy, and may soften the US government’s anti-China stance.
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  • Social Changes and Health
Hong Kong third wave: bravery and innovation will guide the city through the Covid-19 storm
04/08/2020
Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her opinions on Hong Kong’s third wave of the pandemic and the city’s situation amid the tension between China and the US, in which she praised Hong Kong has distinguished examples of bravery and ingenuity in fighting Covid-19 and believed those can guide the city through the storm.
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  • Business & Economy
China Will Not Succumb to the US
29/07/2020
Comparing US actions against China and the country’s strategy against Japan in the 80s, PPOL Prof. Edwin LAI said the fact that China is less dependent to the US than Japan 30 years ago makes China less likely to succumb to the US like Japan did.
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  • Innovation & Technology
從雙鑽石思維到CODA
10/02/2026
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on the Double Diamond Design Process and the "Collect, Organize, Distill, and Action" (CODA) model – two frameworks used as guides for structured thinking and creative problem-solving.
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  • Public Policy
China has another solution to its shrinking population: robots
14/02/2026
In a CNN report on China's solution to its shrinking population, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor in the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was quoted as saying that if China continues on its current trajectory from the last 20 or 30 years, it will face a massive crisis due to the mismatch between their population system and economic system.
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  • Innovation & Technology
人工智能重寫軟件股估值
24/02/2026
An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on the phenomenon of software-mageddon with AI disruption. With the rise of AI, questions arise about the sustainability of the traditional SaaS business model.
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  • Public Policy
Allegations of a Chinese nuclear blast may reignite weapons testing
24/02/2026
In an article discussing allegations of a Chinese nuclear blast, Prof. Julien DE TROULLIOUD DE LANVERSIN, Assistant Professor in the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), has contributed to the ongoing discussion about the existing nuclear tensions by clarifying the reasons that could have led China to possibly violate the current nuclear test ban (allegations made by the U.S. government).
Media Credit: The Conversation
  • Public Policy
South Korea's birth rate is rising - but the population is still shrinking
26/02/2026
In an episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor in the Division of Social Science (SOSC) and Division of Public Policy (PPOL), discussed the paradox of South Korea's rising birth rate alongside its shrinking population. He explained that one of the factors is the emergence of a generation of so-called "echo-boomers", born in the 1990s after a relaxation of the country's strict anti-natalist policies, who are now starting to have children.
Media Credit: China Daily - HK
  • Environment & Sustainability
This Budget of discipline and design merits a warm welcome
26/02/2026
An article by Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist in the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), highlights HK’s commitment to the Northern Metropolis, technology innovation, maritime competitiveness, and green development, as outlined in the 2026-27 Budget.
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  • Public Policy
No Exchange Fund withdrawal in next 5 years after latest transfers: Paul Chan
28/02/2026
Commenting on the proposed withdrawal of HK$150 billion from the Exchange Fund to support the Northern Metropolis and other infrastructure projects, Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice in Public Policy in the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), stated that the move carries a risk of eroding financial discipline by bypassing market scrutiny. He noted that while tapping financial reserves to fund infrastructure projects is a common and cost-effective strategy globally, HK lacks the formal constraints found in other jurisdictions that prevent excessive drawdowns by future administrations.
Media Credit: Yahoo! News
  • Business & Economy
  • Innovation & Technology
科大生初創 Cresento 熱愛足球研發AI護脛 提升球員表現 與歐洲球隊試點合作
03/03/2026
Cresento, co-founded by Kushaj DWIVEDI, Year 3 student of the Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP), and specializing in AI-powered shin guards, attended the MWC Barcelona 2026 on March 2. They also took part in the “4 Years From Now” exhibition conceived for I&T startups for the first time. Cresento has developed products equipped with sensors to analyze 14 player performance metrics in real-time, helping reduce players’ injury risks.
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  • Innovation & Technology
龍蝦AI代理進化論
03/03/2026
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on the evolution theory of OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that has been dubbed "the AI that actually does things". It signals the end of the chatbot era and the dawn of a "digital agent" era with judgment and action awareness.
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  • Innovation & Technology
AI時代印證《科學怪人》寓言
10/03/2026
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), on how Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, written 200 years ago, has foretold the arrival of the AI era.