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  • Environment & Sustainability
Nitrogen's dominant role in global organic aerosol absorption revealed
06/03/2025
A collaborative research team has introduced a nitrogen-centric framework that explains the light-absorbing effects of atmospheric organic aerosols. The study was jointly led by Prof. YU Jianzhen, the Chair Professor of Department of Chemistry (CHEM) and Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. FU Tzung-May, Professor of the School of Environmental Science and Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) and National Center for Applied Mathematics Shenzhen (NCAMS). The study, entitled “Nitrogen Dominates Global Atmospheric Organic Aerosol Absorption”, was published in the top-tier international journal Science. (Various media)
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  • Business & Economy
【兩會前瞻之深化合作】加速深港協同創新 優勢互補推進創科
02/03/2025
In a feature on GBA collaborations, WWP interviewed the Research Professor of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), Prof. Kei-May LAU, and HKUST alumnus LEUNG Foo about their journeys in developing innovative semiconductor technologies to contribute to Hong Kong. The duo shared insights into how HK’s unique advantages have fueled the growth of their start-ups and how the collaborative ecosystem within the GBA offers a fertile ground for further advancements. Meanwhile, WWP also talked to SHCIRI General Director Prof. YANG Jinglei, who elaborated on HKUST's strategic developments in Hetao. He emphasized SHCIRI's pivotal role in driving the integration of Shenzhen and Hong Kong's strengths, aiming to establish a world-class I&T hub in the region. (Various media)
Media Credit : SCMP
  • Business & Economy
How Hong Kong's budget deficits can be a catalyst to restructure the economy
01/03/2025
An article by the Professor of Practice of the Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and Institute for Public Policy (IPP), Prof. Donald LOW, on how Hong Kong's budget deficits can be a catalyst to restructure the economy. (SCMP)
Media Credit : 科學網
  • Environment & Sustainability
我國科研團隊揭示有機氣溶膠化學組分及其氣候效應
28/02/2025
A research team led by the Chair Professor of the Department of Chemistry and the Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. YU Jianzhen, along with researchers from Southern University of Science and Technology, has unveiled the global distribution and climate impacts of light-absorbing nitrogen components found in organic aerosols. Their findings were published in the journal Science. (Various media)
Media Credit : China Daily
  • Environment & Sustainability
Washington endangers planet's future
27/02/2025
An article by the Chief Development Strategist of the Division of Environment & Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. Christine LOH, on the implications of US withdrawal from the Paris climate accord. (China Daily)
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  • Innovation & Technology
多地政務系統接入DeepSeek,"AI公務員"上崗將帶來哪些影響?
25/02/2025
More coverage on the remarks made by Prof. Han Sirui, Assistant Professor in the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA),the Department of Economics (ECON) and the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC). She stated that AI has become an important avenue for the government to modernize its operations. Additionally, she mentioned that DeepSeek's large language model can enhance service efficiency and drive model innovation, thereby helping to transform Hong Kong into a smart city. (Various media)
Media Credit : HK Economic Times
  • Innovation & Technology
香港經濟日報網– 打破「遺忘曲綫」 善用AI提升思維
21/02/2025
An article by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG, discusses using AI to enhance critical thinking. (HK Economic Times)
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  • Innovation & Technology
信報網 – OpenAI理想與現實交戰
18/02/2025
A column article by the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), Prof. Erwin HUANG, on the ideality and reality of OpenAI. (HK Economic Journal)
Media Credit : HKUST
  • Innovation & Technology
太陽底下新鮮事 專題訪問:科大綜合系統與設計學部、計算機科學及工程學系、海洋科學系楊世傑教授
16/02/2025
In a feature interview with RTHK’s program, the Professor of the Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) and the Department of Ocean Science (OCES) Prof. Sai Kit YEUNG shared that he is leading a team to develop underwater robots designed to clean the ocean floor. These robots utilize detailed 3D mapping to efficiently patrol and remove underwater waste, contributing to a cleaner marine environment. (RTHK Radio 1)
Media Credit: 香港經濟日報網
  • Innovation & Technology
OpenAI站錯邊 揭示創業者困境
14/02/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), titled "OpenAI Takes the Wrong Side: Revealing the Dilemma of Entrepreneurs". (HK Economic Times)
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  • Social Changes and Health
Face masks vs coronavirus: How effective are they?
19/02/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), compared the use and function of N95 respirators to surgical masks in an article on France24.com
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  • Social Changes and Health
Sinophobia: How a virus reveals the many ways China is feared
20/02/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) & Prof. Barry SAUTMAN, Visiting Professor of Division of Social Science (SOSC) commented on the growing discrimination against Chinese nationals amid the Covid19 outbreak.
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  • World Relations
Coronavirus cooperation shows how the world is getting better at hunting down disease
24/02/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), wrote an article on the global collaboration in tackling the new coronavirus crisis on SCMP.
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  • Social Changes and Health
DIY virus protection: Hong Kongers making own masks amid shortages
24/02/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared his thought about the importance of wearing masks in preventing the spread of the Coronavirus in various media.
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  • Public Policy
Disease control centers integrates into public policy
26/02/2020
Prof. Ye QI , Director of Institute for Public Policy (IPP) and his team recently published a research paper which advocates the integration of disease control centers into the government policy making process.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
Deadly heat wave may hit South Asian countries this century
06/03/2020
Prof. Eun Soon IM, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared her study which found that deadly heat wave may hit Bangladesh, India and Pakistan by the end of the century.
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  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Innovation & Technology
A breath of fresh air: Pollution in China drops
11/03/2020
Prof. HE Guojun, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared that his research results about the air pollution in Mainland China and the government’s coal subsidizing scheme.
  • Public Policy
Covid-19 and Climate Change Have a lot More in Common Than You Think
13/03/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) & Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of PPOL discussed the difference between people’s response to Covid-19 and climate change.
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  • Public Policy
Policy Development on Coronavirus
16/03/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) & Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of PPOL discussed the factors to consider when developing policies on coronavirus.
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  • Public Policy
Delina Authors New Paper on Philippine Indigenous Peoples’ Environmental Dissent
20/03/2020
Prof. Laurence DELINA, Assistant Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) recently published a research paper on indigenous people’s dissent against state and corporate incursions on their land.