HKUST Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗙𝗨 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗯𝗼, Acting Head and Professor of the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC), has been appointed as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Computer Graphics Forum (CGF) – a leading international journal in computer graphics, widely recognized for publishing high-quality research papers, state-of-the-art reports, and conference special issues, particularly in areas aligned with AMC’s focus on machine creativity.

Following his recent recognition by the 2026 ACM SIGGRAPH Academy, Prof. Fu is notably the first Co-Editor-in-Chief of CGF based at a higher education institution in Asia, joining a distinguished group of international scholars from the world's most prestigious universities. This milestone highlights his leadership and global impact in the field. 👏✨

🎉 Congratulations to Prof. Fu!

Read more: https://ais.hkust.edu.hk/whats-happening/news/prof-fu-hongbo-appointed-co-editor-chief-computer-graphics-forum

HKUST Division of Arts and Machine Creativity

17/06/2026

Repost The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology • HKUST and HKUST(GZ) Present SURREALITY MR × AI Digital Art Cross-City Exhibition

HKUST, in collaboration with the Center for Metaverse and Computational Creativity at HKUST(GZ), presents the SURREALITY MR × AI Digital Art Cross-City Exhibition. As part of HKUST’s 35th-anniversary celebrations, an exclusive media preview of the world’s first large-scale, cross-regional MR × AI digital art exhibition was held at the University’s Clear Water Bay campus.

Showcasing selected works by renowned international and Chinese Mainland digital artists, as well as faculty and students from both campuses, the exhibition integrates creativity with VR, MR, and AI technologies. It transforms the campus into a global hub for arts innovation and technological excellence.

The exhibition will open at HKUST(GZ) tomorrow and run through July 31, 2026, before returning to Hong Kong for public engagement. This exhibition exemplifies HKUST’s visionary commitment to driving cultural mobility and fostering international exchange through innovative technologies.

Prof. Nancy IP, President of HKUST, remarked, “This event signifies a major milestone for HKUST in its pursuit of integrating technology, humanities, and cross-regional innovation.”

Prof. Lionel Ming-Shuan NI, President of HKUST(GZ), stated, “’SURREALITY’ is not only the world’s first large-scale MR × AI art exhibition, but also a powerful showcase of the strengths of HKUST and HKUST(GZ) in interdisciplinary studies and computational creativity.”

👉 Click here to learn more about the artists, the technology, and the vision behind SURREALITY: https://hkust.edu.hk/news/hkust-and-hkustgz-present-surreality-mr-ai-digital-art-cross-city-exhibition

17/06/2026

16/06/2026

🌍𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗬𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗬 from our Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP) recently spoke with Wen Wei Po on choosing HKUST over universities in the US to pursue a world-class education in Hong Kong under the Belt and Road Scholarship.

In the discussion, Sabina shared her journey from Kazakhstan to join T&M-DDP, where she is combining her major in computer science and administration 📖📚, and highlighted how the university’s dynamic environment has inspired her growth 💫.

Read the full interview (in Chinese) to learn more about her inspiring journey at HKUST: https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202605/30/AP6a19fce8e4b0b49ad1bd47c0.html

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘦𝘯 𝘞𝘦𝘪 𝘗𝘰

Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management, HKUST

15/06/2026

Throwing it back to 𝗔𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

This event truly highlighted the collaborative and vibrant spirit of our community. Seeing our faculty, staff, and students coming together to connect was a powerful reminder of what makes AIS so special. 🌟

🎥 Catch a glimpse of the teamwork, fun, and memorable moments from the day! And drop a comment below to let us know your favorite moment 👇

HKUST Division of Arts and Machine Creativity Division of Environment and Sustainability ENVR - HKUST HKUST Division of Integrative Systems & Design Hkust Ppol Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management, HKUST

12/06/2026

HKUST Scholar Receives Prestigious Heinrich Welker Award in Semiconductor

Prof. Kei May LAU, Research Professor in the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas at HKUST, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Heinrich Welker Award, a highly esteemed honor in the international semiconductor field. She is also the first scientist/engineer to receive this distinction based on groundbreaking research achievements accomplished in Hong Kong/China.

Established in 1976, the Welker Award recognizes outstanding, pioneering research in the field of III-V compound semiconductors. The accolade carries significant global prestige: among its 48 past recipients, three are Nobel Laureates, and nearly all are distinguished academicians from around the world. Prof. Lau was honored for her seminal and sustained contributions to compound semiconductor materials and devices, including the hetero-epitaxy of III-V on silicon and micro-LED display technologies.

How did Prof. Lau and her team drive these groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs? Learn more:
https://hkust.edu.hk/news/hkust-scholar-receives-prestigious-heinrich-welker-award-semiconductor

10/06/2026

Congratulations to 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝘇𝗲-𝗕𝗼𝗸, our Year 2 student from the Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management (T&M-DDP), for receiving the Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2026! 🎉

Rigorously selected by the Awardee Selection Committee, Freeman excelled among a competitive pool of applicants in the “Business and Financial Technology” area. Pursuing a BEng in Computer Science💻with an extended major in Artificial Intelligence alongside a BBA, Freeman demonstrated not only his academic excellence and strong passion for innovation and technology, but also innovative thinking and a sense of social responsibility. 🌟

Read more: https://ais.hkust.edu.hk/whats-happening/news/tm-ddp-student-awarded-innovation-and-technology-scholarship-2026

Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management, HKUST

08/06/2026

What happens when form meets function? For 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗢𝗡𝗚, an alumnus of our 𝗕𝗦𝗰 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗜𝗗𝗧)* program, it creates an amplified user experience that blends aesthetics with true purpose. 💡

As an Assistant Designer at a premier Japanese trading company, Anson bridges the gap between 3D design knowhow and systems thinking, and an engineering perspective. From pitching a sailing performance prototype for HKSTP startup funding during his studies to currently engineering athletic apparel components, he proves that human-centered design is the key to driving real market impact. 👟✨

Discover how IDT empowered Anson to examine complex product issues from multiple angles to navigate a global market where technical engineering and smart apparel design collide. 🌍👔

Read the full story: https://ais.hkust.edu.hk/whats-happening/news/idt-graduate-anson-wong-blends-aesthetics-and-purpose-industrial-design

*𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘉𝘚𝘤 𝘪𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯

HKUST Division of Integrative Systems & Design

05/06/2026

Our AIS faculty members were honored at the Long Service Award 2025 Presentation Ceremony yesterday. ✨

Thank you for dedicating 20+ years of passion and leadership to shaping our vibrant HKUST community:

• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗭𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗤𝗶𝗮𝗻, Head of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design, Chair Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering
• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗔𝗨, Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies) of AIS, Professor of Interdisciplinary Education of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR)
• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗼, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and ENVR

Please join us in congratulating them on this remarkable milestone!

Division of Environment and Sustainability ENVR - HKUST HKUST Division of Integrative Systems & Design