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Pushing the boundaries of innovation, making new discoveries and establishing new research paradigms.

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Committed to pursuing cutting-edge research, making groundbreaking discoveries and establishing new research paradigms.
Our quality and well-balanced education places particular emphasis on grit, curiosity and creativity…
At the School of Science, we promote a vibrant and dynamic environment that emphasizes academic excellence, scholarship, innovation and collaboration.
Yung Hou WONG
DEAN OF SCIENCE
Events
Seminar, Lecture, Talk | 08 Nov 2024
IAS / School of Science Joint Lecture - Some Theorems in the Representation Theory of Classical Lie Groups
Abstract After introducing some basic notions in the representation theory of classical Lie groups, the speaker will explain three results in this theory: the multiplicity one theorem for classical groups, the conservation relation for local theta correspondence, and the non-vanishing hypothesis at infinity for Rankin-Selberg convolutions. Some relevant or consequent results will also be explained. About the Speaker Prof. SUN Binyong received his bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Zhejiang University in 1999 and his doctorate in Mathematics from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2004. After a short postdoctoral experience at the ETH Zurich, he returned to China in 2005 and worked at the Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In 2020, he joined the Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics at Zhejiang University as a permanent member and is currently a Professor there. Prof. Sun’s research interests include representation theory of Lie groups and the theory of automorphic forms. By proving some long-standing conjectures, he has established several deep and fundamental results for representations of classical groups. Prof. Sun was an invited speaker at the International Congress of Mathematicians in 2022. He received the Tan Kah Kee Young Scientist Award in 2014, the Outstanding Youth Science and Technology Talent Award in 2016, and the State Natural Science Award (second class) in 2018. In 2019, he was elected as a Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He was awarded the 2024 Future Science Prize in Mathematics and Computer Science for his remarkable contributions to the representation theory of Lie groups. For Attendees' Attention Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Other Format | 02 Jul 2024
2024 Summer Research Program
The Summer Research Program is designed for outstanding end-of-year 3 undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing research postgraduate study in the School of Science. This program offers participants with the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the research life at HKUST campus and work with faculty mentors from our School in conducting research projects in an interactive environment. Date: 2 July – 6 August, 2024     Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring in science and related programs, who have completed 3 years of study (out of a 4-year bachelor program) and have attained a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 (or 80%) or higher. A subsidy of around HK$10,000 will be provided to cover the on-campus student hostel fee and other local expenses. To enroll in this Summer Research Program, participants are required to pay the summer internship application fee, insurance, visa fee and a 1-credit tuition fee in advance (approximately HK$3,300). Additionally, participants are responsible for applying for a visa (which may take 10-12 weeks) and covering their own transportation costs to and from Hong Kong. Application Procedures: Department of Ocean Science: Fill in the application form and send it together with your academic transcript and resume to the department (ocescamp@ust.hk) Division of Life Science: Submit online application to the division directly Department of Physics: Submit online application to the division directly Department of Chemistry: Submit online application to the department directly Department of Mathematics: Submit online application to the department directly   The review of applications will be conducted by the respective Division/Department. Successful applicants will be notified by the Division/Department as soon as the application is closed. After receiving the Division/Department’s confirmation: (For successful applicants only) Submit online Visiting Interns application to the Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions Office (https://join.ust.hk/admissions/visiting/) Application deadline: 17 March, 2024
No. 27
Science Focus
Science Focus is specially written and designed by HKUST science undergraduate students under the guidance of our faculty and staff. It aims to stimulate and nurture students’ interest in science and scientific research through interesting articles.
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School of Science
Undergraduate
Programs
Offering diverse, interdisciplinary and inquiry-driven undergraduate education in an intellectually stimulating environment.
Postgraduate
Programs
Providing students with exposure and hands-on training in innovative, cutting edge methodologies and technologies via research and taught postgraduate education.
Academic Units
Chemistry
Life Science
Mathematics
Ocean Science
Physics
Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry has dynamic, friendly and cooperative faculty members active in all areas of chemical research and whose research is internationally recognized.
Life Science
The mission of the Division of Life Science is to facilitate the advancement of both research and education in the field of biological sciences.
Mathematics
Excellence in research and a commitment to deliver effective and quality teaching programs, are the two pillars on which the Department of Mathematics is based.
Ocean Science
The Department of Ocean Science aims to lead in understanding ocean science and technology, marine conservation, global climate change, management of marine resources, socio-economy and sustainable development.
Physics
The mission of the Department of Physics is captured by the triangle of teaching, research and innovation.
Research
Pushing the boundaries of innovation, making new discoveries and establishing new research paradigms.