The CliMetS initiative aims to bridge research gaps and foster cross-continental partnerships to address the threat of seabed methane seeps. Through a series of regional workshops, HKUST has united over 200 experts worldwide in mapping and quantifying these seeps.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has launched the International Coordination Office for Urban-PREDICT, a flagship initiative of the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization. The project aims to develop cutting-edge urban-scale hazard prediction and early warning systems to help cities better anticipat...
Researchers at HKUST have developed record-high efficiency level for red QR-LEDs, setting a new record in previous research. The innovation offers smartphone and television users a vibrant and enhanced visual experience.
Researchers developed FerroAI, a deep learning model that produces phase diagrams for ferroelectric materials in just 20 seconds. The model discovered a novel material with an exceptionally high dielectric constant, advancing AI-driven ferroelectric materials research and accelerating functional materials design.
Researchers have discovered a previously overlooked brain tumor subtype with strong immune activity but poorer survival rates. An AI framework has been developed to assist doctors in accurately identifying this subtype, enabling more personalized patient care.
The study reveals key cargo clients and accessory factors mediating AP-1 and AP-4-dependent cargo proteins in the secretory pathway, providing insights into their physiological and pathological roles. Novel cargos such as CAB45 and ATRAP are identified, highlighting the importance of vesicle proteomics in dissecting molecular mechanisms.
A study by HKUST reveals that the TREM2 H157Y variant significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease in individuals of ethnic Chinese descent. The research found that this variant is associated with more rapid clinical progression and severe neurodegeneration, highlighting the importance of genetic studies in diverse populations.
A research team at HKUST developed a vesicle-based method to study membrane proteins in their native environments. This approach preserves the native lipid environment and overcomes challenges of detergent-based methods, enabling high-resolution structural studies.
A research team from HKUST developed a novel AI-powered tool named STIMP for diagnosing coastal ocean productivity and ecosystem health. The tool significantly outperformed existing geoscience tools in tests across four global coastal regions.
A research team led by Prof. PAN Ding and Dr. LI Shuo-Hui has developed a novel direct sampling method based on deep generative models for statistical mechanics. This method enables efficient sampling of the Boltzmann distribution across a continuous temperature range, overcoming energy barriers in simulations.
A research team led by Prof. Nguyen Tuan Anh from HKUST has made significant strides in understanding miRNA biogenesis using a groundbreaking massively parallel dicing assay. They discovered the GHR motif, a critical determinant of DCL1's cleavage specificity, which operates independently of DCL1's dsRBD and helicase regions.
HKUST researchers have discovered a previously unrecognized atomic-scale mechanism that obstructs efficient LIB recycling. Aluminum impurities infiltrate NCM cathode crystals, altering internal chemistry and suppressing metal leachability. The study equips industry with tools for scalable sustainable battery recovery systems.
A research team at HKUST introduces comprehensive bio-inspired multiscale design strategies to address key challenges in commercializing perovskite solar cells. The approaches focus on leveraging insights from natural systems to create solar cells that can withstand environmental stressors and prolonged use.
Researchers at HKUST develop highly efficient and stable green quantum rod LEDs with unprecedented colour purity and maximized colour gamut. The new technology boasts triple the brightness of previous models and longer lifespan, enabling energy-efficient and vivid visuals.
WavyOcean 2.0 is an immersive digital twin platform integrating digital technologies with innovative Earth system research. The platform provides precise data support for policymakers to balance marine conservation with socio-economic development.
Researchers developed a novel photocatalytic system utilizing visible-light-absorbing quantum dots to enhance photoreduction efficiencies. The system enables hot-electron generation under mild conditions and achieves remarkable efficiency improvements.
A recent HKUST study attributes an alarming 40% increase in fast-propagating MJO events by the late 21st century. This acceleration will become more frequent in the near-future, posing a threat to global precipitation whiplashes and compound hazards.
A new cognitive encoding framework enables self-driving cars to 'think' like human drivers, reducing overall traffic risk by 26.3%. This system integrates social sensitivity, allowing AVs to prioritize pedestrian protection while minimizing harm to nearby vehicles.
MOME achieves expert-level accuracy in classifying tumor malignancy and reduces unnecessary biopsies by identifying benign cases. The AI model also predicts treatment responses and subtypes triple-negative breast cancer.
A research team from HKUST has developed a catalytic enantioselective type II [5 + 2] cycloaddition method to synthesize complex chiral bridged polycyclic structures, which is a challenging task in organic chemistry. The novel approach utilizes 3-oxidopyrylium ylides and chiral phosphoric acids to create the desired complex shapes.
Researchers at HKUST developed a novel elastic alloy called Ti₇₈Nb₂₂, which achieves remarkable efficiency for solid-state heat pumping and exhibits a reversible temperature change 20 times greater than conventional metals. The alloy achieves approximately 90% of the Carnot efficiency limit, making it highly competitive with refrigeran...
Researchers from HKUST have developed an efficient synthetic approach to four-membered boracycles, unlocking their potential in catalysis, synthesis, and materials science. This advancement enables the facile synthesis of previously inaccessible boracycles, which may lead to valuable applications.
A new computational model developed by HKUST researchers can accurately predict landslides and improve irrigation systems. The model, PUA-DEM, incorporates rigorous physical principles to capture dynamic interactions among particles, air, and water phases.
A collaborative research team from HKUST and PolyU develops an innovative laminated interface microstructure that enhances stability and photoelectric conversion efficiency of inverted perovskite solar cells. The interface design creates a composite material with synergistic effects, boosting device performance and durability.
A team led by Prof. Liu Junwei from HKUST observed the first experimental evidence of a two-dimensional layered room-temperature altermagnet, validating theoretical predictions made in 2021. The research demonstrates C-paired spin-valley locking in a layered antiferromagnet compound, revealing new opportunities for developing high-dens...
Researchers developed a novel single-step laser printing technique to manufacture integrated sulfur cathodes, resulting in high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries. The process reduces time and complexity compared to traditional methods, enabling faster and more efficient production.
Researchers have made a groundbreaking observation of the BKT phase transition in a 2D dipolar gas of ultracold atoms. The study demonstrates how dipolar interactions modify critical parameters and govern superfluidity without conventional symmetry breaking.
Researchers at HKUST have developed an AI-assisted 3D food printing solution that combines printing with infrared cooking to produce safer and more visually appealing food. The system uses graphene heaters to precisely control the cooking process, ensuring shape retention and quality.
Researchers at HKUST established a pre-OPN OTI model to investigate functional axonal rewiring following CNS injury. They found that intrinsically photosensitive RGCs mediate functional recovery, and proposed a dual-intervention strategy to enhance regeneration efficiency
Researchers at HKUST have developed a groundbreaking method that significantly improves accuracy in climate predictions. The new approach reveals tropical cloud feedback has amplified the greenhouse effect by 71%, narrowing uncertainty in one of the largest unknowns in climate science.
Researchers developed a new computing scheme that works at extremely low temperatures, significantly reducing latency between AI agents and quantum processors while boosting energy efficiency. The solution utilizes magnetic topological insulator Hall-bar devices to enable efficient implementation of reinforcement learning algorithms.
Researchers at HKUST develop a kilowatt-scale elastocaloric cooling device with significant breakthroughs in stability, efficiency, and scalability. The device achieves impressive cooling powers, surpassing previous records, and demonstrates practical viability in real-world conditions.
A study published in Science reveals that nitrogen-containing compounds play a dominant role in the absorption of sunlight by atmospheric organic aerosols worldwide. The research provides a new framework for predicting climate change impacts and guiding mitigation strategies.
Researchers at HKUST have developed more efficient and durable perovskite solar cells by homogenizing cation distribution at the nanoscale. This achievement has improved power conversion efficiency and demonstrated advantageous stability under various test protocols.
A comprehensive genetic analysis of East Asian populations has identified key SORL1 genetic variants that confer protective effects against Alzheimer's disease. Individuals carrying these variants exhibited improved cognitive function, decreased neurodegeneration, and less severe AD pathology.
A high-resolution global groundwater sulfate distribution map has been launched by HKUST, highlighting public health risks and water quality issues. Approximately 17 million people worldwide face gastrointestinal problems due to excessive sulfate levels in groundwater.
A research team led by Associate Professor Ding P led a breakthrough discovery regarding the complex reaction mechanisms of carbon dioxide in supercritical water. They found that pyrocarbonate is a stable and important reaction intermediate in nanoconfined environments, which was previously overlooked.
Researchers at HKUST have developed a world's smallest multifunctional biomedical robot, capable of imaging, high-precision motion, and multifunctional operations. The robot offers competitive imaging performance and extends obstacle detection distance up to ~9.4 mm.
A HKUST-led team has successfully simulated the non-Hermitian skin effect in two dimensions using ultracold fermions. This breakthrough demonstrates a significant advance in quantum physics research and opens up avenues for exploring high-dimensional non-Hermitian phenomena.
HKUST researchers created the world's first deep-ultraviolet microLED display array for lithography machines, showcasing enhanced efficiency and viability of maskless photolithography. The innovation features smaller device size, lower driving voltage, higher external quantum efficiency, and larger display resolution.
A new TEA printer enables high-speed manufacturing of piezoelectric biofilms, paving the way for industrial-scale production of biocompatible and biodegradable electronics. The innovation offers a two orders of magnitude speed increase over existing technologies.
A collaborative team led by Prof. Ding Pan has made significant progress in studying abiotic synthesis and stability of biomolecules in C-H-O-N fluids under deep Earth conditions. The findings suggest that these synthesized biomolecules can stably exist, potentially providing initial components for the early stages of life's origin.
A novel deep learning model called Co-Plane Attention Across MRI Sequences (CoPAS) has been developed to assist with classifying 12 common types of knee abnormalities. The model achieved high classification accuracy comparable to that of radiologists, improving diagnostic efficiency and reducing errors.
The symposium features over 20 inspirational lectures by esteemed international speakers on molecular science topics. Nobel Prize laureates are among the keynote speakers, advancing cutting-edge research and facilitating interaction with the public.
A collaborative study led by HKUST sheds light on new possibilities for treating CNS injuries through the discovery of a novel gene regulating axon regeneration. Lipin1 inhibition promotes nerve repair and boosts regeneration in both motor and sensory axons after spinal cord injury.
Researchers at HKUST have discovered a neuroprotective mechanism involving microglia that prevents acute axonal degeneration after spinal cord injury. Microglia establish direct contact with myelinated axons, exhibiting a protective wrapping behavior that delays degeneration.
Researchers at HKUST developed a novel approach to manufacture geometrically complex cellular ceramics using surface-tension-assisted two-step processing. This method overcomes traditional additive manufacturing limitations, enabling the production of programmable and highly precise ceramic architectures.
The study found that 2,6-dichlorobenzoquinone (2,6-DCQ) is 9-22 times more effective than chloroxylenol in inactivating various pathogens. Its concentration and developmental toxicity decrease rapidly in seawater.
Researchers from HKUST developed a novel magnetic actuation platform enabling the efficient production of sperm-like micro-robots, which demonstrate excellent motility and precision in targeted drug delivery. The Vortex Turbulence-Assisted Microfluidics (VTAM) platform streamlines the production process, paving the way for promising bi...
The researchers identified crystal-symmetry-protected multiple Majorana zero modes (MZMs) in a single vortex of the superconducting topological crystalline insulator SnTe. This discovery offers a new pathway to realizing fault-tolerant quantum computers, which is essential for robust and reliable quantum computing.