Engineering Our Future Engineering Our Future

Graphic design by Chan Cheuk Lam, BEng (Mechanical Engineering)

Why HKUST Engineering? World Rankings of HKUST School of Engineering 4 World-Class Professors 5 International Professional Recognition 5 International Exchange 6 Internship 7 Center for Engineering Education Innovation (E²I) 7

Dynamic Programs New “Engineering PLUS” Education with Increased Flexibility 8, 9

Programs Major Programs 10 Minor Programs 10

What is Engineering BEng in Chemical Engineering 12 BEng in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 12 BEng in Chemical and Environmental Engineering 12 BEng in Civil Engineering 13 BEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering 13 BEng in Computer Engineering 13 BEng in Computer Science 14 BEng in Electronic Engineering 14 BEng in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management 14 BEng in Logistics Management and Engineering 15 BEng in Mechanical Engineering 15 BSc in Computer Science 15

Admission Requirements For Local Applicants with HKDSE Results 16 For Applicants with International Qualifications 17, 18

Life @ HKUST Co-curricular Programs 20 Local, National, and International Competitions 20 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) 21 Princeton Summer Research Exchange Program 21 Student Advising 22

Career Prospects Alumni Sharing 24, 25, 26

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“Because of the lively and dynamic syllabus, I realize that engineering is a profession of applied science, which is closely related to our daily life.”

Jeff LiBEng (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering)

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Why HKUST Engineering?Young, Dynamic & Forward-looking Top Ranking Engineering School in the WorldStudying at HKUST School of Engineering (SENG) enables you to become part of a pioneering, world-class academic powerhouse, recognized globally as a leading contributor to the field of engineering. A stunning award-winning campus, state-of-the-art facilities and lively student community add further to your inspiring experience at HKUST. Through our dynamic, professional engineering degree programs, SENG effectively builds knowledge, technical skills and effective communication skills to set you on course for a successful career in engineering, business, academia and other fields.

World Rankings of HKUST School of Engineering

No.1in Greater China, No. 28 in the World in the area of Engineering and Technology

Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2011

No.1in Hong Kong, No. 22 in the World in the area of Engineering and Technology

QS World University Rankings, 2011

No.1 in Hong Kong, No. 36 in the World in the area of Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2011

HKUST in QS World Rankings by Subject - Engineering & Technology (2012) Computer Science No. 13 (No. 1 in Greater China)

Electrical Engineering No. 17 (No. 1 in Greater China) Civil Engineering No. 18

Mechanical Engineering No. 19 (No. 1 in HK) Chemical Engineering No. 20 (No. 1 in Greater China)

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World-Class ProfessorsThe research excellence of School of Engineering academics is globally renowned, which empowers teaching and learning to be conducted at the forefront of the state-of-the-art in both established and emerging engineering fields. At HKUST, 100% of our professors hold PhD degrees from first-class universities around the world, including: Caltech, Cambridge, McGill, MIT, Oxford, Princeton, Purdue, Stanford, Tokyo, Toronto, UC Berkeley, Yale, etc.

International Professional RecognitionEngineering programs offered by HKUST are accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. Through the Washington Accord, HKUST engineering degrees and those awarded by universities in Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States are mutually recognized. Programs related to computing and IT-related technologies are recognized under the Seoul Accord, which signatories include Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. Graduates with an HKUST BEng degree are guaranteed professional status by the engineering profession in these countries, opening up an international spectrum of jobs and career prospects.

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International ExchangeTo enhance the international exposure of our students and their competitive advantage in future career development, the School of Engineering actively develops its student exchange programs with over 90 reputable overseas and Mainland China universities. The School also offers summer study programs as an alternative to the exchange programs in regular semesters. The study programs enable the students to be exposed to a foreign culture while studying in a new learning environment.

I cannot say exactly how much I learn from the two exchange programs because I learnt too much indeed. It was actually the first time I went abroad. The

experiences were life-changing and can be characterized by ‘refreshing’, ‘fruitful’ and ‘eye-opening’. One greatest thing is that I got to meet students and professors from all over the world. Each of them had different background and experience. Every time I was with them, I gained new insights out of my expectation. Now I am keen to express my thoughts and ask questions. I am also more assured of my abilities and have higher self-esteem.

Shirley KoBEng (Industrial Engineering & Logistics Management)

Joined exchange programs to University of Michigan (USA) & University of Toronto (Canada)

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Internship The School of Engineering offers students extensive opportunities to develop skills and experience to assist their career and personal development. Communication and presentation skills, job-seeking know-how, internships at leading companies and organizations, research project work and participation in internal and international competitions are among the options available. HKUST engineering students take up internships at companies such as Motorola, Cathay Pacific, Credit Suisse, Ove Arup, Hewlett Packard, ASTRI, and HKSAR government departments, among others.

Center for Engineering Education Innovation (E²I)To support the implementation of the new curriculum in 2012, the School of Engineering has established a Center for Engineering Education Innovation (E²I). The Center is dedicated to enhancing student and faculty development by drawing on the latest findings in engineering education research. It serves as a one-stop shop in advising first-year students so that they can make a successful transition to university life and study, and make an informed decision on their majors. Its Peer Mentoring Program also provides support for incoming students admitted under the School-based Admission Scheme. Our students are empowered to play a role in the learning of other students so as to achieve “learning to teach, teaching to learn” pedagogy.

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New “Engineering PLUS” Education with Increased Flexibility The new engineering program is designed with the following philosophy:• Develop basic transferable skills, such as communications, critical thinking,

quantitative reasoning, etc.• Focus on engineering fundamentals for further development as engineers or

researchers• Provide sufficient breadth for effective functioning in a chosen specialty while

maintaining flexibility for broadening into other areas of interest• Challenge students with research-type and open-ended problems to stimulate

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Under the 4-year School-based program, all students will be admitted first to the School rather than to individual programs. They will have at least one year to explore various programs before deciding on their major. The engineering curriculum has flexibility for students to take other minors or a second major beyond the first major program, enabling students to pursue other areas of interests.

In the first year of study, students will acquire foundation knowledge in science and quantitative methods in preparation for the engineering education as well as a broad-based common core education, which aims to enrich students’ overall undergraduate experience, complementing studies in specialist disciplines and other learning opportunities.

Upon completion of the first year, students will select their major from a wide spectrum of engineering programs. All Bachelor of Engineering degree programs are accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.

The four-year curriculum requires around 120 credits. The new curriculum encompasses a student-centered and broad-based program structure, enabling students to excel in areas of their choices, and an all-round educational experience in preparation for a diverse range of career options, in accordance with their individual interests and career aspiration.

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ProgramsAs the leading engineering school in Hong Kong, the School of Engineering at HKUST offers a wide spectrum of engineering programs, including:

Major Programs• BEng in Chemical Engineering• BEng in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering• BEng in Chemical and Environmental Engineering• BEng in Civil Engineering• BEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering• BEng in Computer Engineering• BEng in Computer Science• BEng in Electronic Engineering• BEng in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management• BEng in Logistics Management and Engineering• BEng in Mechanical Engineering• BSc in Computer ScienceBesides, engineering students may also select any one of the interdisciplinary majors after one year of study at the School.

• Dual Degree Program (BEng and BBA) in Technology and Management• BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence• BSc in Environmental Management and Technology

Students may enrich their learning experience by taking up a minor program within or outside the School of Engineering. New minor programs offered more choices for students to meet the challenges in the 21st century.

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Aeronautical Engineering, Bioengineering, Engineering Management and Law, Entrepreneurship and Technology*, Environmental Sustainability and Management, Financial Engineering*, Information Technology, Sustainable Energy*, Technology Management

School of Science Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, PhysicsSchool of Humanities

and Social Science China Studies, Liberal Studies, Humanities, Social Science

School of Business and Management Business

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Engineering involves the acquisition

and application of scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge to solve problems in our daily lives. Engineers are therefore problem-solvers who make things work more efficiently and effectively at lower costs. Engineering helps to improve our modern life, as exemplified by great engineering inventions such as computer chips, satellites, medical devices and renewable energy technologies, etc. The work of engineers can be experienced in all parts of our daily lives which include making a call with mobile phone, playing internet games, shopping online, riding on a vehicle, walking across a bridge and even wearing body lotion. Engineering is everywhere in the world around us.

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BEng in Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering is a discipline in which the principles of physical, chemical and natural sciences are used to solve applied chemistry related problems in manufacturing processes and plants. Students learn to design a manufacturing plant; transform raw materials into valuable products; purify the products to meet consumer demands; ensure high quality standard; automate the plant to make production safe and economical; minimize waste and pollution; market and sell the products at a profit; and work effectively with chemical engineering equipment. Mentoring and administrative structures are in place to ensure that students are given appropriate support during their undergraduate studies.

BEng in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering The continuing growth of bio-related industries (pharmaceutical, health care, bio-products) has resulted in an increasing demand for chemical engineers specialized in both engineering and life sciences. The program integrates the fundamental and applied aspects of life sciences (biology, biochemistry, cell biology and pharmaceutical engineering) with fundamental concepts of chemical engineering. Students will learn to use this knowledge to design and manufacture bioproducts and biodevices.

BEng in Chemical and Environmental EngineeringThis program emphasizes processes that turn raw materials into valuable products without producing effluents and wastes. All companies handling such processes need environmental engineers with a basic knowledge of chemical engineering to design, control, manage and operate environmental treatment facilities. This combined degree enables students to understand various industrial processes and realize where environmental control measures can be implemented, thus making the community a better place to live in.

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BEng in Civil and Environmental EngineeringThe Civil & Environmental Engineering program provides broad engineering training with an emphasis on the areas of water and wastewater engineering, solid and hazardous waste management, and air/noise pollution control. As environmental quality is a major public concern all over the world, along with the rapid economic development in Hong Kong, more and more resources will be committed to improving and managing our environment. Thus, there will be a great need for properly trained environmental engineers.

BEng in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering concerns the planning, design, construction, maintenance and management of various structures such as buildings, bridges, roads, railways, tunnels, slopes, airports, harbor facilities, solid waste treatment and landfills, water/sewage treatment plants, dams, water pipes, gas mains, etc. In short, Civil Engineering is about the infrastructure of modern civilization.

BEng in Computer EngineeringComputer Engineering focuses on the design and implementation of computer systems, from embedded microprocessors, notebook/desktop computers to supercomputers, as well as how they are integrated with other systems to meet the challenges of real-world applications. It bridges the gap between computer science and electronic engineering, and offer students a balanced training on both hardware and software skills, by taking full advantages of the human resources and laboratory facilities of both Electronic & Computer Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering departments. It’s a well-integrated 2 in 1 program!

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BEng in Industrial Engineering and Engineering ManagementIndustrial Engineering is the discipline of developing scientific and quantitative approaches to management. The Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management program focuses on the scientific and systematic development and delivery of quality products and services, including product design & product line management, service operations management, quality management, management of technology & innovations, etc. The program offers a Product Design and Marketing option, which provides students with a unique integrated education of engineering design technologies and business marketing strategies.

BEng in Electronic EngineeringThe program covers a wide scope of modern technologies including biomedical electronics, circuit design, communications and networks, computer engineering, microelectronics, photonics and optics, signals and information processing, and systems and automation. These areas are critical to the growth of our information-based society and mastering these technologies should open up vast career opportunities.

BEng in Computer ScienceComputer Science studies the application of computers in solving important problems in scientific, engineering and commercial domains. BEng in Computer Science provides a broad education in all core areas of Computer Science, which includes programming, data structures and algorithms, operating systems and software engineering. Students can then choose to learn diverse areas of computer science, such as databases and data mining, networking, embedded systems, computer graphics, image processing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, computer security, and theoretical computer science.

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BSc in Computer ScienceBSc in Computer Science is a special program designed for students who wish to graduate with a double-major BSc degree. Students are required to declare study in another BSc program (e.g. second major in General Mathematics). Students who join the program are carefully supervised in order to build and follow a study plan tailored to their specific interests and needs, and serve as a strong platform to achieve their career goals.

BEng in Mechanical EngineeringThe undergraduate program is structured in three stages. The first stage concentrates on the fundamentals of mechanical engineering. The second stage integrates engineering sciences with laboratory work and exposes students to state-of-the-art tools and equipment. The third stage comprises electives that provide students with sufficient depth in one of the following areas of specialization: (i) Building Services, Energy and Environmental Engineering, (ii) Mechatronics, Design and Manufacturing, and (iii) Structure, Materials and Reliability Engineering.

BEng in Logistics Management and EngineeringThe Logistics Management and Engineering program focuses on the scientific and economic methodologies to enhance capabilities and competitiveness of global enterprises in managing their logistics functions. It covers global supply chain planning & management, logistics network design, freight transportation operations, revenue management, etc. Graduates of the program will be equipped with engineering and business expertise to become effective logistics managers who can answer the ever-changing needs of the global economy.

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Admission RequirementsFor Local Applicants with HKDSE Results (JUPAS No.: JS5002)

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General Requirements

a) 4 Cores

b) ElectivesSchool-specificSubject RequirementsOne of : Biology / Chemistry/Physics / ICT / Combined Science

Notes:1. M1 : Mathematics Extended Module 1 (Calculus & Statistics)2. M2 : Mathematics Extended Module 2 (Algebra & Calculus)3. Chinese Language may be replaced by one of the “New Secondary School Other Languages”

or another Chinese Language Qualification (e.g. IGCSE Chinese) if• Student learned Chinese Language for less than 6 years while receiving primary and

secondary education; OR• Student has learned Chinese Language for 6 years or more in school, but has been

taught an adapted and simpler Chinese Language curriculum not normally applicable to the majority of students in our local schools.

InterdisciplinaryMajorsofferedbyInterdisciplinaryProgramsOfficeStudents admitted to one of the Schools (i.e. Science, Engineering, Business and Management, or Humanities and Social Science) may choose to enter an interdisciplinary major upon completion of one year of study.

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General Admission Requirements1. American Patterned System (SAT/AP)2. Australian Curriculum3. British Patterned System (GCEOL/AL)4. Canadian Curriculum5. European Baccalaureate6. French Baccalaureate7. German Abitur8. Indian Curriculum9. Indonesian Curriculum10. International Baccalaureate11. Irish Curriculum12. Malaysian Curriculum (STPM or UEC)

OthersMany more qualifications recognized by HKUST for admission can be found at

http://join.ust.hk

HKUST recognizes various non-local qualifications for admissions. The following list shows some of the examples and is by no means exhaustive.

For Applicants with International Qualifications

English Requirement English is the language of instruction at HKUST. All applicants must demonstrate their competence in the English language prior to admission. Applicants seeking admission to undergraduate programs with non-local qualifications may satisfy the English language admission requirement through ONE of the following ways. Other evidence of English proficiency may be considered on individual basis.

1. Achieve the competence standard in one of the English language proficiency tests below:

a. IELTS: Overall band of 6.0 or above b. TOEFL: HKUST Institution Code: 0170-00 i. Internet-based test: 80 or above ii. Computer-based test: 213 or above c. CAE (Certificate in Advanced English): Grade C or above d. MUET (Malaysian University English Test): Band 4 or above

2. Many more subjects/examinations can also be accepted for fulfilling HKUST’s English requirement for admissions. Please refer to http://join.ust.hk for details.

School-SpecificSubjectRequirementsSenior Level MathematicsANDOne Senior Level subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Studies, Statistics, other relevant subjects may also be considered.

Upon completion of the necessary studies at SENG, students may choose to declare their major(s) in SENG, or choose to enter a major offered by the Interdisciplinary Programs Office.

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Co-curricular ProgramsApart from the formal curriculum, at the HKUST School of Engineering, students can develop their potentials and learn outside the classroom through various co-curricular programs:• International exchange• Internship• Participation in local, national, and international competitions e.g. Robocon• Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

Local, National, and International CompetitionsEngineering students are strongly encouraged to take part in a variety of activities outside the regular curriculum including competitions. Such contests enable students to apply their engineering knowledge and technology knowhow innovatively in projects contributing to the society. It can also widen students’ international exposure and perspectives by associating with peers in other local and overseas institutions. By participating in different kind of competitions, not only can students enhance their communication and interpersonal skills, they can also sharpen their creativity, problem-solving, and management skills which will better prepare them for their future careers. Some case competitions even help students to develop entrepreneurship, allowing them to experience all aspects of developing and running a business enterprise.

Life @ HKUST

It is a valuable and wonderful experience to join HKUST Robotics Team. I am so glad to represent Hong Kong to participate

in the ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2011 in Bangkok. The competition offered me the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in the classroom into practice. We faced a lot of challenges during the competition, particularly the unexpected game field environment in Thailand. We had to find solutions to overcome the obstacles within limited time frame. This provides me good training on problem-solving and time management, which is essential for my future career. What is more, taking part in this international Robocon competition allowed me to share ideas and experience with teams from different countries. I can learn from the others and enhance my technical skills in robot construction. It is really rewarding to join the HKUST Robotics Team!

Henry ChanBEng (Computer Engineering Program)

Participated in HKUST Robotics Team 2011

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is one of HKUST’s signature programs designed to provide a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to actively engage in academic research at undergraduate level under the guidance and supervision of professors. The program helps students to develop a broad and insightful perspective of their areas of interest. Students participate in this program can have a taste of hands-on research, access to cutting-edge facilities, and the chance to work alongside top researchers. It was first launched in summer 2005 and is now offered every regular term and summer for students to immerse themselves in various tailor-made research projects.

If your dream is to contribute to the society and the academic world, doing research in reputable university like HKUST is definitely a good way to realize it. However, as an

undergraduate student, the study pattern and the ways to approach new knowledge are far from similar to that of the postgraduate research. Therefore, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides undergraduate students like myself a valuable opportunity to get a taste of doing academic research. In my work, techno-economic analysis of hydrogen production, I have developed skills such as critical thinking, data analyzing, writing and reading research papers. My supervising professor was very willing to help me by introducing report writing techniques and new research methods. Through working with my supervisor, my ways of thinking and approaches to problem were constantly stimulated and provoked. Although doing research in two months is demanding to me, this fruitful journey enables me to learn beyond the textbooks.

Harris Luk BEng (Chemical Engineering) Participated in UROP, Summer 2011 Princeton Summer Research Exchange Program

In addition to UROP, the School of Engineering offers research-based summer exchange program with Princeton University for undergraduates. Within this program, engineering students are engaged in research with Princeton’s faculty members on designated research projects for a period of 8 weeks during the summer term. Students not only conduct academic research in an international setting, but also gain invaluable cultural exposure through staying abroad and interacting with people with diverse backgrounds. The program provides engineering students with an international research experience of the highest standard, a global outlook, and an all-round education.

Cleve Ming JinBEng (Electronic Engineering-Honors Research Option) Participated in Princeton Summer Research Exchange Program 2011

I was very grateful for the opportunity to carry out the research project at the Imaging and Analysis Center at Princeton University. The systematic research

methodology that I acquired in the project, including literature reading and summary, experimental design, results analysis and technical writing, is of absolute significance to my future career. On top of that, I benefited from the experience of dynamic laboratory work, which undoubtedly enhanced my effective communication, cooperation and project management skills. I particularly value the strong tie developed with my supervisors, who have given me so much valuable support and instructions for the successful implementation of my project. Besides the enriching research experience, I also cherished the cross-culture blending with my friends from Germany and the States, who brought a lot of fun and laughter to the life at Princeton.

Student AdvisingWith support from the Center for Engineering Education Innovation (E2I), the School of Engineering has a well-established framework in place, that provides all types of support and advice to its students to ensure their smooth transition to university life. A group of friendly faculty advisors and enthusiastic peer mentors are devoted to support the new students throughout the first year by helping them to adapt to life and study at HKUST. The School aims at enabling its students to have a smooth transition which will be vital for their success of university education.

The faculty advisors and peer mentors will provide support in various aspects such as• Adapting to new campus life,• Expanding social network, • Obtaining information about different programs under SENG,• Assisting you to identify your interest and abilities, and• Making an informed choice in major selection, and more…

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School of Engineering graduates are highly regarded by employers. They work for leading companies and organizations such as Cathay Pacific, DHL, GE Capital, Goldman Sachs, Google, HSBC, IBM, Merrill Lynch, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Motorola, MTR Corporation, Thomson Reuters, Samsung, Yahoo, etc. The graduates with strong entrepreneurial spirit would apply their analytical skill and multi-faceted ability by setting up their own companies. For those who are interested in research and further education, they are mostly welcomed by world’s top academic institutions such as Cambridge, Princeton, UCLA, Caltech, etc. for postgraduate studies.

Career Prospects

Prof Jack Lau1994 PhD (Electronic and Computer Engineering)

Chairman, CEO and Director of Perception Digital Holdings LimitedHonorary University Fellow (2010), HKUST

Adjunct Professor, HKUST

While I was still a student at HKUST, people around me said that computer science students could only be

programmers when they graduate. Having my own experience, I would recommend students to think about what shapes the world in the future, rather than the current prospects of a profession, in deciding what to study in a university. We have moved to a new era that the future is shaped by technology. Companies nowadays are differentiated by their level of technology in all kinds of job functions from technical to administrative – those with a higher level of technology win. With technology as the driving force, engineering is seen to be playing a key role in leading forward the changes of the future.

Mr Paul Leung 1996 BEng, 1998 MPhil (Computer Science)Executive Director, Technology, Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C.

I joined HKUST School of Engineering in 1991 and received my PhD degree in 1994. Subsequently became the 1st PhD graduate

in HKUST. Ever since then, I have been with the engineering field, started out as teaching faculty member at HKUST and did research. At the end of 2009, the company I started, Perception Digital, was publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company achieved further success in Jun 2011 when it transferred its listing from the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to the Main Board.Being an engineer provided me with extensive technical knowledge and analytical mind which really help me in running my business. As a research and development company, not only am I able to participate in the daily business decisions, I can also understand the road map, future trend of my business base on my engineering knowledge, so that I can decide the best path to take for my company and serve our customers.

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I was among the first cohort of students admitted into HKUST industrial engineering program. A new university in early 90s, HKUST already offers comprehensive engineering

programs, covering advanced topics with wider perspective. Industrial engineering fascinates me because it equips students with methodology of engineering analysis which we can apply to solve complex business problems.In today’s corporate world, senior executives make business decisions based on logical justification. Throughout the engineering training in HKUST, it equipped me with skills such as quantitative analysis and systematic thinking to analyze and quantify the business issues and to provide essential grounds for decision-making.The roles of industrial engineers are highly diversified. At Hong Kong Disneyland, I participated in the development of the FASTPASS system, RFID system for Costumes distribution and tracking, and even the planning of the runway requirement in the resort area for marathon runners. These are just part of the exciting work delivered by industrial engineers to provide innovative solutions to achieve efficiency in operations which leads to improved Guests experience.

Mr Ken Leung1996 BEng (Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management)Industrial Engineering Project Manager, Hong Kong Disneyland

HKUST School of Engineering is globally renowned. I chose to pursue my undergraduate and postgraduate study at

HKUST because of its pioneering research, world-class academics, state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities. Even though my academic achievements allow me to pursue postgraduate study in renowned universities overseas, I determined to stay here because I believed HKUST is equally good.I am currently the program manager of EPACK Lab, specializing in flip chip technology, chip scale packages, and MEMS packaging. Thanks to HKUST, the comprehensive course structure and well balanced syllabus here provided me with abundant technical knowledge and solid foundation. The knowledge acquired really helps my career development. It enables me to provide professional services and contribute to the industries.

Dr Jeffery Lo2002 BEng, 2004 MPhil, 2008 PhD (Mechanical Engineering)Program Manager, Electronic Packaging (EPACK) Laboratory, HKUST

I am always proud to be a civil engineering alumna of HKUST. The learning path provided me with abundant technical knowledge and analytical skills required for my career

development. After graduation, I joined Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Ltd, a global company of designers, engineers, planners, and business consultants.As a structural engineer, developing an analytical model for the main steel roof structure of the Bird’s Nest of the Beijing Olympic is most challenging and memorable. My service also earned me a ticket to be one of the 91,000 spectators in the Bird’s Nest watching the track and field events of the 2008 Olympic Games. Thanks HKUST SENG for giving me a key to many unforgettable experiences.

Ms Kylie Lam 1999 BEng, 2003 MSc (Civil Engineering)Associate, Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited

Studying at HKUST was an incredibly enriching experience for me. The university allowed me

to obtain a high quality engineering education while closely witnessing China’s transformation. Like Hong Kong itself, HKUST enjoys state-of-the-art infrastructure and a diverse community. At the same time, the city of Shenzhen that exemplifies Mainland Chinese development is only a subway ride away. As a student, I enjoyed the flexibility of the undergraduate curriculum that allowed me to get comprehensive knowledge of my engineering discipline while going deep on specific topics of interest. My education at HKUST prepared me well for subsequent graduate studies at MIT and laid the foundation for my work at the intersection of China and the West.

Mr Florian Metzler from Germany 2010 BEng (Electronic Engineering) Currently Pursuing Graduate Studies at MIT

Coming to HKUST for my university is definitely one of the best choices I have ever made in my life. Besides

receiving top-notch education, I am given the opportunities to enhance both my personal and professional development to the fullest, to name a few; I was involved in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, spent an exchange semester in the States at Arizona State University, took up internships and also enrolled in a joint course with Stanford University. As one of the most international campuses in Hong Kong, I have the opportunity to make friends from all over the world. The campus life in HKUST is another thing to be cherished as there are so many activities happening throughout the year and the facilities are superb where you could enjoy fitness centre, swimming pool, BBQ pit and also the on-campus clinic for free. I am more than satisfied graduating from HKUST as I know that I have made the most out of my university life.

Venturing beyond the borders of Sri Lanka to live and study in Hong Kong

was once of the biggest and most life changing decisions that I ever made, and it is certainly not one that I regret. Studying at HKUST was demanding, exhausting, stimulating and fun all at the same time! Thanks to the excellent education and exposure that I received at HKUST, I am now working at one of the leading engineering consultancies in the world.

Mr Jun Wei Low from Malaysia2011 BEng (Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management)

Management Associate, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation

Ms Safra Abdeen from Sri Lanka2009 BEng (Civil and Environmental Engineering)

Graduate Engineer, AECOM Asia (Hong Kong)

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Graphic design by Chan Cheuk Lam, BEng (Mechanical Engineering)