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2026-03-08
Research team led by Professor Jonathan Choi develops a novel “nanoworm” gene carrier paving the way for safer and more effective gene therapy
Intracellular gene delivery mediated by nanoparticles forms the foundation of many important nanomedicines, such as the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, which have prevented deaths globally. However, a critical and longstanding challenge in gene delivery has been how to effectively deliver therapeutic genes into the cytosol and ensure that they... -
2026-03-02
Engineering Professors shine at 16th International Invention Fair in the Middle East Magnetic micro-robot breaks surgical boundaries to claim Grand Prize
Engineering Professors and their research teams achieved remarkable results at the 16th International Invention Fair in the Middle East (IIFME). Three projects led by Professors from the Faculty of Engineering won 8 accolades and scooped the event’s Grand Prize. The awards ... -
2026-02-02
CUHK Faculty of Engineering and Shanghai Jiao Tong University Global College sign MOU to launch integrated bachelor-to-doctor programs
The Chinese University of Hong Kong‘s (CUHK) Faculty of Engineering and Shanghai Jiao Tong University Global College (SJTUGC, abbreviated as GC hereafter) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on January 28 to jointly launch an integrated bachelor-to-doctor programs ... -
2026-01-17
CSCI Student Mr. Han Yaokun awarded HKIE Scholarship 2024/25
Mr. Han Yaokun (B.Sc. in Computer Science) from Department of Computer Science and Engineering has been awarded the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) Scholarship 2024-25. Mr. Han was honored at the HKIE Prize Presentation Ceremony cum New Members’ Reception held on ... -
2026-01-16
Six Engineering projects funded by 2025/26 NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme and Collaborative Research Scheme
The Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong announced the funding results of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)/RGC Joint Research Scheme (JRS) and Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) 2025/26. Six projects led by Engineering Professors received ... -
2026-01-15
Three Engineering Professors’ projects receive RGC’s Collaborative Research Fund 2025/26
Three research projects led by Professors from Faculty of Engineering have received grants of over HK$14 million from the Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) 2025/26 by the Research Grants Council (RGC). Among them, two projects have been awarded Young Collaborative Research ... -
2026-01-08
Professor Ren Wei’s project secures RGC Research Impact Fund (RIF) 2025/26
Professor Ren Wei from the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering has been awarded HK$7.14 million under the Research Grants Council (RGC)’s Research Impact Fund (RIF) 2025/26. The project “Development of an in-situ ... -
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2025-12-15
CUHK Faculty of Engineering Received Donation from Sophie and Sean Foundation to Advance Education and Technological Innovation
The Sophie and Sean Foundation (“the Foundation”), established by Ms Yang Qiumei, Sophie, held its inauguration ceremony on 10 December 2025. In response to the country’s call to build a nation that leads in education, science and technology, and talent cultivation, ... -
