The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class university that excels in driving innovative education, research excellence, and impactful knowledge transfer. With a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy approach, HKUST was ranked 3rd in the Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2024, while 12 of its subjects were ranked among the world’s top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, with “Data Science and Artificial Intelligence” being ranked first in Hong Kong and 10th in the world. Our graduates are highly competitive, consistently ranking among the world’s top 30 most sought-after employees. In terms of research and entrepreneurship, over 80% of our work was rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the latest Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. As of June 2024, HKUST members have founded 1,747 active start-ups, including 10 Unicorns and 14 exits (IPO or M&A).
Our sustainability goals for 2025:
HKUST is committed to become a global leader in sustainability education by transforming the Clear Water Bay campus into a zero carbon, zero waste, and net-positive environmental impact living laboratory for experiential learning, demonstrating cutting-edge research and sustainable operations within a vibrant and engaged community.
Over the years, there have been different strategies, programs and initiatives that work towards achieving the sustainability vision. Here are some highlights of our achievements:
Water-Saving Smart Showerhead
- 2020 Sustainability Master Plan
- Recycling Infrastructure
- Detailed Performance metrics and KPIs
- Sustainable Smart Campus as a Living Lab
- Bottled Water Free Campus Initiative
- Sustainability Education Community of Practice
- Sustainability Course Evaluation
- Sustainable Community Networks
- Largest-Scale Solar Power System in HK
Products, Services & Solutions :
- Carbon Management/Carbon Offset
- Efficient Energy & Utilities
- Engineering & Infrastructure
- Green/Smart Buildings/PropTech
- Sustainable Products
- Technology & Innovation
Solutions Showcase:
- SDG 1 No Poverty
- SDG 2 Zero Hunger
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4 Quality Education
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
- SDG 14 Life below Water
- SDG 15 Life on Land
- SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Legal Name: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology – Office of Knowledge Transfer
General Enquiry Email Address: okt@ust.hk
General Enquiry Phone Number: 23587917
General Business Address: Office of Knowledge Transfer Room 3625B 3/F (Lifts 29-30), Academic Building, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Meet our speakers:
Prof. Mo Li
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Wenting Qiu
Technical Officer, Auro Innovation Technology Limited
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Prof. Fan Shi
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Zhi Yu YANG
Professor, Department of Physics
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Jianping GAN
Head and Chair Professor, Department of Ocean Science
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Charles Ng
CLP Holdings Professor of Sustainability
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Jimmy Fung
Professor
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Kenneth Leung
Director of Sustainability/Net-Zero Office
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Dr. Meike Sauerwein
Lecturer
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Prof. Dan Tsang
Professor, Director of Research Center on Decarbonization Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology