Professor Qingping Sun (Department Head) and Professor Jinglei Yang from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Professor Qing Chen, Associate Director of HKUST Energy Institute; and Professor Zhongming Lu from the Division of Environment and Sustainability, presented their latest research findings to the delegation. Professors also showcased the University’s initiatives and facilities to the Geely Digital Technology representatives, including Sustainable Smart Campus demonstration, HKUST Energy Institute, Multifunctional Composites and Structures Lab, and Green Elastocaloric Cooling Technology Lab.

The University and Geely Digital Technology also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build an efficient industry-university-research cooperation relationship and jointly explore innovative green technologies, especially those related to the automotive industry. With the goal of achieving "double carbon", HKUST will collaborate with Geely Digital Technology on exploring new materials and new energy, novel technologies for energy saving and emission reduction, etc. The parties will deepen cooperation in innovative technology exploration, nurture outstanding research talents, promote knowledge exchange, and encourage the commercialization of research outcomes.

Geely Digital Technology is committed to enabling enterprises to foster sustainable growth with enhanced intelligence and optimized efficiency through innovative digital solutions. HKUST will further cooperate and work together with Geely Digital Technology on driving high-impact research to build a more sustainable environment with zero carbon emissions.