Network coding, a revolutionary theory for network communication developed by our team at CUHK around 2000, is widely acknowledged as a significant breakthrough in information sciences. Differing from conventional routing techniques, network coding combines incoming data packets into new ones for onward transmission to the subsequent node. 

In a significant advancement for the field of lightweight materials, our recent study has uncovered a novel method for enhancing the mechanical strength of ultra-lightweight lattice materials. These findings, published in Advanced Science, could pave the way for more efficient, durable, and stable materials in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical engineering.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) had hosted the “Pushing the Frontiers of AI: CUHK’s Journey Through Innovation” exhibition from 14 October until 25 November 2024 at the University Library. Cohosted by the Faculty of Engineering and the University Library, the exhibition highlights the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and information technology across various fields.

It is thrilled to share that four Engineering scholars have been named on the Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list released by Clarivate Analytics and 84 Engineering professors are listed as the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists by Stanford University in its recently updated science-wide author database. This recognition evinces the substantial impacts of the research accomplished by the Faculty members.

We are delighted to announce that Professor Anthony Man-Cho So from Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management together with his team received the 2024 INFORMS Computing Society (ICS) Prize at the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting, while Professor Bei Yu from Department of  Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from has been honored with the Best Paper Award at International Conference on Computer-Aided Design (ICCAD) 2024, one of the premier conferences in electronic design automation (EDA).

The Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong recently announced the funding results of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)/RGC Joint Research Scheme (JRS) 2024/25. Faculty of Engineering has received funding for 4 projects, and the principal investigators are Professor Li Hongsheng from the Department of Electronic Engineering, Professor Martin Stolterfoht from the Department of Electronic Engineering, Professor Raymond Yeung Wai-ho from the Department of Information Engineering, and Professor Zhang Li from the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering.

The programming team from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering has achieved High Honors in the 48th ICPC (International Collegiate Programming Contest) World Finals held in Astana, Kazakhstan. The team consists of three undergraduate students from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering: Hsieh Chong Ho, Ng Hiu Tsun, and Wai Ka Hei.

The HongKong-CUHK iGEM 2024 Team has been awarded a Gold Medal at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) 2024 Grand Jamboree, held in Paris, France, from October 23 to 26, 2024. In addition to the prestigious Gold Medal, the team was nominated for the Best Education Award in the undergraduate section. The Hong Kong-CUHK team has been distinguished as one of only five nominees globally, joining one winner and three other nominees in this category.