The research reputation of the School is built upon the strengths of its faculty members, who are renowned experts in multiple fields of science working in world-class research facilities.
Our Faculty has propelled the School to the forefront of innovative science and established internationally recognized research institutes and centers here at HKUST.
They have an excellent track record of securing external funding, most notably the General Research Fund, Collaborative Research Fund, Area of Excellence Scheme, and Theme-based Research Scheme Program of the Research Grants Council as well as the Innovation and Technology Fund.
Individual faculty members have received awards and honors for their research achievements and have been appointed as editors and members of editorial boards. Their research is continually published in top-tier scientific journals.
Neuroscience
Our neuroscience study combines biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, physiology, human genetics, “omics” studies, and stem cell biology to advance understanding of brain functions in health and disease.
MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS
Cellular Mechanisms of Synaptic Functions and Plasticity in Health and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Nancy Yuk-Yu IP
| Life Science
Rewiring Neuronal Glycerolipid Metabolism Determines the Extent of Axon Regeneration
Kai LIU
| Life Science
Materials Chemistry
Our research on materials chemistry covers the study of inorganic and hybrid materials, nanomaterials, polymeric AIE and organic electronic materials.
MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS
Scientific Computing and Data Science
Scientific computing and data science are two prevailing research areas strongly advocated and focused for development in the Department of Mathematics.
MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS
Highly Parallel Algorithms for Fluid-Structure Interaction Problems and Applications
Xiaoping WANG
| Mathematics
Development of Statistical and Machine Learning Methods for Large Scale Genomic Data Analysis
Can YANG
| Mathematics
Advanced Data Analytics for Abnormal Detection of Semiconductor Devices
Yuan YAO
| Mathematics
Wave Functional Materials
Metamaterials and photonic crystals are designed structures with properties and material parameters that go beyond those given by natural or composite materials.
MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS
Novel Wave Functional Materials for Manipulating Light and Sound
Che Ting CHAN
| Physics
Broadband Absorbers for Microwaves and Ultra-Low Frequency Mechanical Waves
Ping SHENG
| Physics
Non-Hermitian Systems in Optics and Acoustics
Jensen Tsan Hang LI
| Physics
Ocean Science and Technology
The Department of Ocean Science emphasizes on building multi- and cross-disciplinary research programs in Ocean Science and Technology.
MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS
Biosynthesis of Colibactin and the Mechanism of Inducing DNA Damage
Peiyuan QIAN
| Ocean Science
Diagnosis and Prognosis of Intensifying Eutrophication, Hypoxia and the Ecosystem Consequences around HK Waters: Coupled Physical-Biogeochemical-Pollution Studies
Jianping GAN
| Ocean Science
The Scaly-foot Snail Genome and Implications for the Origins of Biomineralized Armor
Peiyuan QIAN
| Ocean Science