Research Institutes

HKUST's 13 research institutes tackle thematic and cutting-edge research priorities by pooling interdisciplinary expertise, sharing knowledge and fostering young talent.

Big Data Institute
Big Data Institute

Prof Bo Li (Director) & Prof Xiaofang Zhou (Co-Director)

Biotechnology Research Institute
Biotechnology Research Institute

Prof Tom Cheung (Director)

Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute
Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute

Prof Fumin Zhang (Director)

Energy Institute
Energy Institute

Prof Minhua Shao (Director)

GREAT Smart Cities Institute
GREAT Smart Cities Institute

Prof Hong Kam Lo (Director)

Institute for Emerging Market Studies
Institute for Emerging Market Studies

Prof Kar Yan Tam (Acting Director)

Institute for Financial Research
Institute for Financial Research

Prof Dong Lou (Director)

IPP
Institute for Public Policy

Prof Alex He (Acting Director)

Institute for the Environment
Institute for the Environment

Prof Alexis Lau (Director)

Sino Software Research Institute
Sino Software Research Institute

Vacant (Director)

Space Science & Technology Institute
Space Science and Technology Institute

Prof Hongyu Yu (Director)

William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology
William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology

Prof Ophelia Tsui (Director)

Brain and Intelligence Research Institute
Brain and Intelligence Research Institute

Prof Jun Xia (Director)

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