About the Department

The Department of Ocean Science was established under the School of Science in 2018.

The department aims to lead in understanding ocean science and technology, from foundation knowledge to applications in marine conservation, global climate change, management of marine resources, socio-economy and sustainable development. It plays a significant role in ocean science research and education at local, regional and international levels. The faculty is also committed to excellence in both research and education, and academic programs are extensive and growing.

At a Glance
as of Sep 2025
Faculty Members
14
Undergraduate Students
102
Postgraduate Students
169
Undergraduate Programs
Postgraduate Programs

Department Administration
Jianping GAN
Head and Chair Professor
magan@ust.hk
(852) 2358 7421
Charmaine YUNG
UG Program Coordinator
ccmyung@ust.hk
(852) 3469 2825
Jiying LI
PG Programs Coordinator
jiyingli@ust.hk
(852) 3469 2934
Research Interests
  • Marine Ecology
  • Oceanography
  • Ocean Technology