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Media Credit: 香港經濟日報網
- Innovation & Technology
從靈感到實踐 AI時代創業新思維
17/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), on new entrepreneurial thinking in the AI era. (HK Economic Times)

Media Credit: 香港電台網
- Innovation & Technology
未來·無限 - 晶片設計與人工智能發展
13/09/2025
Prof. TSUI Chi-Ying, the Professor of Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering (ECE) and Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD), appeared on RTHK’s Infinite Future program, sharing his views on chip design and AI development. (RTHK)

Media Credit: 香港電台網
- Public Policy
第三台|Backchat|Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba's resignation
12/09/2025
Prof. Masaru YARIME, Associate Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL), was featured as a speaker in RTHK 3's current affairs program Backchat last Friday, discussing the current state of Japanese politics and the leadership race. (RTHK)

Media Credit: China Daily - HK
- Environment & Sustainability
Hong Kong charting the future of flood-fighting
12/09/2025
In articles on the efforts made by the HKSAR to address the evolving threat from extreme rains turbocharged by a warming climate, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist and Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), was quoted as describing the Drainage Services Department as an “unsexy” department with a compelling story, especially in today’s climate change context. (Various media)
China Daily - HK
Hong Kong charting the future of flood-fighting
The Straits Times
Extreme rains, warming climate: What Hong Kong is doing to address an evolving threat
China Daily - HK
Hong Kong charting the future of flood-fighting

Media Credit : 灼見名家
- Environment & Sustainability
如何提前預測整端降雨?
12/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Alexis LAU Kai-Hon, Head of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR); and Prof. SHUN Chi-Ming, Chair Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CIVL), and Adjunct Professor of ENVR, former Director of the HK Observatory, on forecasting extreme precipitation. (Master Insight)

Media Credit; RTHK
- Public Policy
香港電台網站 : 第三台|Backchat|2025 IMD World Talent Ranking / Chinese medicine development
11/09/2025
On RTHK program Backchat, experts including Prof. Stuart GIETEL-BASTEN, Professor of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and Division of Social Science (SOSC), discussed HK’s rise to 4th place globally in the 2025 IMD World Talent Ranking. Besides, Chinese medicine professors from multiple local universities, including HKBU Associate VP (Clinical Chinese Medicine) Prof. BIAN Zhaoxiang, HKU School of Chinese Medicine Director Prof. FENG Yibin, and CUHK School of Chinese Medicine Director Prof. LIN Zhixiu, discussed their collaboration with the new Chinese Medicine Hospital of HK to boost clinical services, teaching and research. (RTHK)

Media Credit: Prof. Erwin Huang
- Innovation & Technology
- Student Bonding & Development
選擇正確工具 AI時代學習新常態
10/09/2025
An article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) on the importance of choosing the right learning tools in the AI era. (HK Economic Times)

Media Credit: 香港經濟日報網
- Innovation & Technology
- Student Bonding & Development
駕馭AI育新人 大學變革刻不容緩
03/09/2025
A column article by Prof. Erwin HUANG, the Adjunct Professor of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) titled "It is imperative for universities to harness AI to cultivate talents". (HK Economic Times)

Media Credit: Pixabay
- Business & Economy
Shanghai Industrial Holdings Limited Announces Board and Committee Changes, with Effect from 29 August 2025
29/08/2025
Prof. ZHANG Qian, Head of Division of Integrative Systems & Design (ISD) and the Chair Professor of Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director, and a member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee of Shanghai Industrial Holdings Limited, effective last Friday. She is also a director of HKUST MOE/MSRA Information Technology Key Laboratory and Digital Life Research Center of HKUST, as well as a co-director of Huawei-HKUST Joint Laboratory. (marketscreener)

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- Innovation & Technology
有線寬頻 i-CABLE– 智創未來|AI生成影片掀創作浪潮 學者:AI電影快上戲院
23/08/2025
A feature story by i-Cable TV highlighted how universities are encouraging students to create AI-generated films through art and technology education. HKUST organized the "AI Film Festival", the first of its kind in Greater China, showcasing 35 AI-generated short films selected from over 700 global entries. The story included interviews with Prof. Anyi RAO, Assistant Professor of the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC), who predicted the first AI film could reach cinemas within one to two years; and Ms. TANG Yuying, PhD in Individualized Interdisciplinary Program student; and Mr. WEI Zheng, who discussed the creative challenges posed by current AI limitations in character control and emotional expression.

- Student Bonding & Development
Startup to help the hearing impaired
03/04/2020
An exclusive interview with Sigurd Anders BERG, Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management (T&M-DDP) alumnus – the Product Manager of a startup company Incus which was co-founded by Prof. Richard SO from Department of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics (IEDA) and his student Calvin ZHANG. Berg talked about a novel hearing aid technology developed by Prof So’s team which could effectively differentiate environmental noise from human sound.
HK Economic Times (Subscription needed)
助聽耳機「耆」招 分離人聲環境聲
HK Economic Times (Subscription needed)
科技改變人類 挪威青年投身初創
HK Economic Times (Subscription needed)
助聽耳機「耆」招 分離人聲環境聲
HK Economic Times (Subscription needed)
科技改變人類 挪威青年投身初創

Photo Credit: Gustavo Fring
- Social Changes and Health
Is handmade waterproof fabric face mask a solution?
03/04/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) shared the pros and cons of handmade waterproof fabric face mask, saying while these masks’ filter efficiency can exceed 90%, there may be insufficient ventilation.

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- Environment & Sustainability
Maritime sector plays a vital role in tackling issues
03/04/2020
Prof. Christine LOH,Chief Development Strategist of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) said in an article that the maritime sector plays a vital role in tackling issues such as trade and growth, climate change, global infrastructure as well as food and energy security.
Hellenic Shipping News
Global Maritime Forum turns to youth to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals
Hellenic Shipping News
Global Maritime Forum turns to youth to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals

Photo Credit: Magda Ehlers
- Social Changes and Health
Filtration Efficiency of Surgical Masks Sold In the Market
09/04/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) helped test the filtration efficiency of surgical masks sold in loose packs in the market and found that their particle filtration efficiency only ranged between 1.3% to 59.6%. Prof. Kwan said these masks give the users a sense of false security and advised against buying them.

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- Public Policy
Singaporeans should not be boastful or “haolian” when they are doing well
15/04/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented about lockdown life amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the Singaporean government should have done more about the wretched living conditions of their foreign workers.

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- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
New Smart Anti-microbial Coating is Helping the Needy
15/04/2020
The new smart anti-microbial coating developed by the research team led by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) and Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) was being used to sterilize the homes of 1,100 grassroots families under the sponsorship of the Lee Hysan Foundation.

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- Social Changes and Health
How social distancing might stick after the coronavirus
15/04/2020
Prof. Donald LOW, Professor of Practice of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) commented on how lock-down life amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Photo Credit: Anna Shvets
- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
Smart Anti-microbial Coating & the Possibility of Mask Reuse
15/04/2020
Prof. Joseph KWAN, Adjunct Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) and his PhD student Kristy SUEN shared their research on smart anti-microbial coating and the possibility of mask reuse.

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- Innovation & Technology
- Social Changes and Health
New Smart Anti-microbial Coating Will Be Applied to Buses
17/04/2020
The new smart anti-microbial coating developed by the research team led by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) and Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR) will be applied to 140 buses of the New Lantau Bus company.

Photo Credit: Ylanite Koppens
- Public Policy
Why the East Asian countries have done well in the fight against Covid-19 ?
21/04/2020
Prof. WU Xun , Head of Division of Public Policy (PPOL) shared his thoughts on why the East Asian countries have done well in the fight against Covid-19, naming their experience in fighting past epidemics and decisive political leadership as two main factors.