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The event was joined by distinguished guests including: HKUST Council Chairman Professor Harry SHUM, HKUST Court Chairman Dr the Honorable Andrew LIAO Cheung-Sing, HKUST President Professor Nancy IP, as well as other Council and Court members, members of senior management, and donor representatives.
The seven Named Professors awarded this year focus their research on various fields, including biomedical engineering, neuroscience, geotechnical engineering, fintech and big data, business ecosystems, and environmental sustainability. The list of appointed named professors and their respective donor representatives attending the events are:
Appointed Named Professors and Donor Representatives:
HKUST Council Chairman Professor Harry SHUM said, “The Named Professorships enable the University to attract and retain world-class scholars who drive innovation, inspire students and faculty alike, and address the most pressing challenges of our time—from sustainability and digital transformation to economic resilience and social equity. We are honored to receive generous support from visionary enterprises and distinguished individuals. Their commitment empowers HKUST to serve not only as a center of learning but also as powerful engine of societal transformation.”
HKUST President Professor Nancy IP stated, "This year, we are proud to induct seven new Named Professors, each bringing a wealth of expertise across diverse research disciplines. Their distinguished contributions to society exemplify their unwavering commitment to academic and research excellence, as well as their dedication to nurturing the next generation of leaders and innovators. As we approach the 35th anniversary of HKUST's founding, I feel privileged to have witnessed the University's remarkable evolution into a leading global institution. Our success would not have been possible without the steadfast support of our donors, whose generosity has empowered our scholars to pursue impactful research and teaching while cultivating an environment in which excellence can thrive.”
Launched in 2013, the Named Professorships program honors eminent HKUST academics for their contributions, while upholding the University's tradition of excellence through the attraction and retention of the world's best scholars. The establishment of the professorships relies on the support of philanthropists dedicated to the development of higher education in Hong Kong. To date, more than 70 distinguished scholars have been bestowed with the title of Named Professor.
For more information about the Named Professorships, please click here.
About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class university known for its innovative education, research excellence, and impactful knowledge transfer. With a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy approach, HKUST was ranked 6th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, 3rd in the Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2024, and 19th globally and 1st in Hong Kong in the Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings 2025. Thirteen HKUST subjects were ranked among the world’s top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with “Data Science and Artificial Intelligence” coming in 17th worldwide and first in Hong Kong. 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 Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of the Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. As of July 2025, HKUST members have founded over 1,900 active start-ups, including 10 Unicorns and 17 exits (IPO or M&A).
