Elizaldy specializes in the study of oceanic acidification, examining its impact on marine organisms. A field of critical importance to the future of marine wildlife in his native Philippines, he is looking to address the knowledge gaps existing around the effects of acidification on diet quality and across generations of marine fauna. Despite the fact that Elizaldy’s research is in its early stages, his work shows much promise and the first chapter of his thesis has already been published. Moreover, it has the potential to lend greater understanding to how climate change impacts the physiological performance of marine wildlife, as well as the mechanisms behind how organisms adapt to climate change.

My experience at HKUST has been very rewarding. The university has provided me with the resources I need to develop and grow and it has helped me broaden my perspective of the world.

Competent and diligent students, the acceptance and tolerance of diversified views, as well as its zooming and booming status, have made HKUST fertile soil for the nourishment and nurture of young scholars. All these are important factors that have allowed me to survive and thrive in the academia, and so I can proudly say I would never trade my years at HKUST for anything.

What comes to your mind when we talk about a post-doctoral fellow in Physics? If you have the image of a bookworm burying himself in equations and formulae, you are bound to be disappointed. Dr Guancong Ma, a postdoctoral fellow at HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), is a marathon and Trailwalker enthusiast who is also into deep-sea diving and professional photography. From the northern lights to diverse marine species, his photos show the colorful and exciting life of the photographer himself...

As a PhD student at HKUST, I realize life here is full of challenges, which always go along with chances, the chance to turn you into a good researcher and the chance to teach you how to deal with unfamiliar or even difficult situations with calm and confidence. Finally, you just find with no surprise that after years of training in HKUST, you are already fully-prepared for a challenging and exciting future. HKUST life helps me enjoy my present life, and will also enable me to enjoy my life in the future.