Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
ECE turns into reality imagination Are you curious about how things work? Are you excited about the next big thing in the electronics world? Want to join the force behind a technologypowered future? 2
The Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE) offers students the opportunities to learn how to think, problem-solve and create like an engineer. We strive for academic excellence and success by impact. We encourage inspiration and collaboration as well as nurturing students to become future engineering leaders. We, the engineers, change the world, and the way we interact with the world. We make information move faster, and systems run more efficiently. devices work smarter, 3
Why ECE at HKUST? We have amassed a talented group of faculties dedicated to excellence in research and teaching. Our laboratories and classrooms provide state-of-the-art facilities for cutting-edge research and excellent teaching quality to equip students with knowledge and insight of electronic engineering. We offer a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The future begins with cultivating curiosity, challenging the norm and dreaming bold dreams. Inspiring and cutting edge Electronic and computer engineering has changed the world like no other discipline. It is the core of many sectors of the economy including electronics, telecommunications, robotics, and computers. It serves as a powerful engine of economic growth. ECE has evolved into an exciting high technology discipline that has transformed many aspects of our daily life and will continue to shape our society. The research and teaching at ECE encompass a wide scope of technologies including: 1 Biomedical Engineering (BME) 2 Control and Robotic Systems (CRS) 3 Data Science and AI (DSAI) 4 Integrated Circuits and Systems (ICS) 5 Microelectronics (mE) 6 Photonics (Ph) 7 Quantum Engineering (QE) 8 Wireless Communications and Networking (WCN) Advanced training in these fields will open a wide span of career opportunities in engineering and high-tech industries, finance and management, and teaching and research at universities worldwide. 4
HKUST has become established as a leading university that compares with the world’s best. We are particularly proud of our ranking as #2 in QS Top 50 Under 50 2021, #7 in QS World’s Top Asian Universities in 2021, and #27 in the QS World’s Top Universities around the world in 2021. In particular, we are #1 in Hong Kong and #20 in the World in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Innovation for Human Well-being Prof. Zhiyong FAN and his team have developed a biomimetic eye with a hemispherical perovskite nanowire array retina. This “super human eye” has 30 times more sensors on the artificial retina than the real human eye. With the high imaging resolution, it will be ready for integration into medical robots to take care of patients. Let There Be Light There was light, and nowadays the Internet of Lights (IoL). Prof. Patrick Yue’s team are developing 100G-bit-per-second optoelectronic ICs with silicon photonics and CMOS technologies and sub-decimeter robotics indoor positioning system using LED lighting based visible light communication techniques. We shall apply light more intelligently. Can a Robot Empathize with Emotions? Prof. Pascale Fung and her team pioneered the concept of “empathetic machines” that can recognize human emotions and respond with empathy. They implemented this into a virtual companion for people in quarantine, and another virtual therapist to help elderly people. These systems are based on deep learning which enables them to learn from actual human therapist interactions. From IoT Devices to IoE Applications While 5G is being deployed around the world, efforts from industry and academia have started to look beyond 5G and conceptualize 6G. Prof. Khaled B. LETAIEF, one of the world’s leading pioneers on wireless communications and member of the United States National Academy of Engineering, is pushing forward advanced technologies for 6G which will be evolved from “connected things” to “connected intelligence” with AI playing a central role. Zhiyong FAN Professor Pascale FUNG Chair Professor Prof. Khaled BEN LETAIEF New Bright Professor of Engineering and Chair Professor Patrick YUE Professor 5
Entrepreneurial and Pioneering Electronic and Computer engineers are natural pioneers who challenge conventional limitations. By developing applications for leading edge research, they turn ideas into solutions that change people’s lives. Our department’s vibrant entrepreneurial culture fosters students’ creativity and encourages them to dream big. After all, the ideas inspired at ECE might be the beginning of your future. 6
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Mark MAK, co-founder of Roborn Technology, envisions to build a remarkable Hong Kong brand in robot design and technology. As a childhood dream, Mark had wished to build his own robot which can help society overcome major threats. He chose BEng in Electronic Engineering because the curriculum consists of multiple aspects of knowledge, ranging from microprocessor, programming to control system, which are necessary components for building robots. His inventions combine 5G connectivity, AI, IoT, Cloud to drive and develop wide range of robotic products and solutions. In fighting with the pandemic, Mark’s team developed Sau Wu – the first 5G Outdoor Disinfection Robot in Hong Kong – to enhance public hygiene and reduce the risk of virus transmission in public. It has been deployed at some public sectors such as the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), Customs and Excise Department and Harbor Office of the Development Bureau, and positive feedbacks were received from the departments and people in the neighborhood of the deployment sites (e.g. promenades). The team unceasingly develops different solutions to improve efficiency under the new normal. Freedom, a new 5G remote health diagnosis robot in Roborn, embedded with an integrated diagnosis camera system for high-quality image and video footage in real-time 2-way communication, providing convenient, reliable, efficient, and effective remote clinical service anytime anywhere with 5G technology. Freedom now is quickly gaining interest from the medical field. Based in Hong Kong and with office in Shenzhen and Jiangmen, leveraging resources in the Greater Bay Area, while continuing AI robotic solutions for property management and healthcare, Roborn will take the education sector as focus for upcoming development. Mark MAK Roborn Technology BEng ’05 / MPhil ’08 8
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Eddie CHONG completed his Bachelor, MPhil and PhD degrees in ECE at HKUST, where he got his initial inspirations of future business - the basic of microelectronics and micro-LEDs. He and his supervisor were one of the earliest groups in the world involved in the development of micro-LED technology. In 2009, Eddie founded Voilatec when he was still a fresh graduate. The company dedicates in the development of new manufacturing process for high brightness and high-power LEDs. He and his team created a new fabrication process that can simplify the conventional process and lower manufacturing cost. In 2011, he established LEDoS Technology after he was awarded HK$150,000 as the startup fund in the HKUST entrepreneurship competition. The company envisioned to promote Micro-LED technology for different applications. 10 years after his first business, he started Raysolve Technology in 2019, in both Hong Kong and Suzhou, China. The company works on disruptive micro-LED microdisplay for augmented reality (AR) glasses, the technology becomes the world first using 8-inch Gallium-nitride wafer process. The market of micro-LED and AR is emerging, the company is growing strong and awarded angel fund and pre-series A financing. The team plans to launch the first full color micro-LED microdisplay in nearer future, using the wafer fab in Suzhou. After all, back to where he started, Eddie treasured every chance to work with faculty, senior students and alumni on start-up projects throughout the study life at ECE. He gained lots of hands-on experience of the cutting-edge micro-LED technology, in the meantime he actively participated in Robotic soccer team and Robocon team. Eddie is very impressed with the provision of great environment, facilities, and opportunities that had equipped him with both the in-depth knowledge in ECE and a mindset in entrepreneurship. Eddie CHONG Raysolve Technology BEng ’05 / MPhil ’07 / PhD ’15 10
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Rigorous and Rewarding Undergraduate Program ECE is a broad and fast changing field, so the faculty continuously updates the curriculum to ensure students receive a world-class engineering education and maintain a competitive edge. Within the department, expertise in a comprehensive range of areas allows students to enjoy the breadth, depth and flexibility of the program. 12
Year Capstone Final Year Project Senior Courses • Choose at least 21 credits including at least two ELEC 4000-level courses Year University Core and Required Courses Year Engineering Introductory Courses Start with two ECE Introductory Courses: • Introduction to Electro-Robot Design • A System View of Communications: from Signals to Packets Engineering Fundamentals Mathematics, Science, Computing, Technical Communication Bioelectronics • Introduction to Biosensors and Bioinstrumentation • Medical Imaging • Statistical Signal Analysis and Applications in Neural Engineering Electromagnetics: From Wireless to Photonic Applications • Electromagnetics: from wireless to photonic applications • Engineering Optics • Photonics and Optical Communications • Display Technology Embedded Systems • Introduction to Embedded Systems • Digital Fundamentals and System Design • Embedded System Design • FPGA-based Design: From Theory to Practice • Mobile Embedded Systems: Hardware Platform, Software Development, and Applications Integrated Circuits and Systems • Introduction to Integrated Circuits and Systems • Introduction to Smart Electric Power Systems • CMOS VLSI Design • Analogue Integrated Circuits Design and Analysis • Integrated Power Electronics Microelectronic Devices and Technology • Microelectronic Devices and Technology • Semiconductor Materials and Devices • Integrated Circuit Fabrication Technology • Fundamentals of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Signal Processing and Communications • Signal Processing and Communications • Computer Communication Networks • Digital Media and Multimedia Applications • Data-Driven Portfolio Optimization • Digital Communications and Wireless Systems • Digital Image Processing • Information Theory and Error-Correcting Codes System Modeling, Analysis and Control • System Modeling, Analysis and Control • Machine Learning and Information Processing for Robotics • Control System Design • Introduction to Robotics • Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing • Deep Learning in Computer Vision • Robotic Manipulation and Mobility 1 4 2 & 3 BEng in Electronic Engineering Optional Minor > Minor Programs in Robotics > Minor Programs Sustainable Energy Engineering > IT Minor Research Option > Final Year Thesis (FYT) > 1-credit Postgraduate (PG) course > 6 credits of Advanced Elective Courses approved by advisor 13
MSc in IC Design Engineering This program is designed for professionals with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science who are interested in acquiring in-depth knowledge in microelectronic engineering, or upgrade their knowledge in the subjects of IC design engineering. https://seng.hkust.edu.hk/academics/taught-postgraduate/msc-icde MSc in Telecommunications This program is designed for people with a bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering who are interested in acquiring in-depth and up-to-date technical knowledge based on the latest topics in wireless systems, optical networking, broadband multimedia communications, and convergence protocols. https://seng.hkust.edu.hk/academics/taught-postgraduate/msc-telecom MSc in Electronic Engineering This program brings students up-to-date with range of technologies which are changing the way we work and interact in an increasingly interconnected world. https://seng.hkust.edu.hk/academics/taught-postgraduate/msc-eleg MPhil in Electronic and Computer Engineering This program is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in research and development in industry or academia, and is an excellent preparation for a PhD degree. https://ece.hkust.edu.hk/public/programs/pg_mphil_ece PhD in Electronic and Computer Engineering This program caters for those wishing to pursue a career in advanced industrial research and development or university research and teaching. It emphasizes training in original thinking and independent research. https://ece.hkust.edu.hk/public/programs/pg_phd_ece Taught & Research Postgraduate Programs 14
Broaden the Horizon Student Life & Achievements Through a wide variety of enrichment programs, our graduates gain a well-rounded education that equips them for challenging and fulfilling careers. • Industrial Experience Our students have opportunities to take part in internships, which allows them to acquire solid working experience, sharpen their technical and interpersonal skills, and build valuable networks with professionals from the industry. • Corporate Final Year Project To foster a closer tie with the industry, our Department solicits collaboration opportunities in Corporate Final year projects. It provides an opportunity for students to participate the projects in real business settings, while enabling companies to explore new designs and ideas and identify potential employees. • Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) UROP at HKUST is designed to provide undergraduate students with an exciting opportunity to engage in academic research, thereby helping them to develop insightful perspectives on their areas of interest, which allows students to immerse themselves in a variety of tailor-made research projects under the supervision of world-class professors. • ECE Students’ Society The Society aims to promote friendship and general welfare among members. Through a range of activities are organized every year so that the students can gain a deeper understanding of the School, the Department and their peers. It also strengthens the link between ECE students and other institution and industries. • Student Ambassador Student ambassadors are responsible to collect suggestions and comments about the department from other students in their year of study. They offer support to advise junior students for academic and non-academic matters and assist department in outreaching activities. 15
HKEIA Innovation & Technology Project Competition Award The project entitled “24GHz RADAR Design for Design for Driverless Vehicles” by three UG alumni Chun Fai LAM, Sil Kwong TSE and Wai Sing WONG, received the Merit Award in the “HKEIA Innovation & Technology Project Competition Award: For Students of Electronic Engineering or Related Engineering Fields” in 2019. COVID-19 Open Research Challenge A question answering and summarization system developed by a team from CAiRE won one of the ten tasks of the COVID-19 Open Research Challenge (CORD-19) on Kaggle. Competition is an essential part of the undergraduate education. Students can hone the skills they learned in class through working in teams with ECE and other engineering students to participate in local, regional and international competitions. Through various creative and technical challenges, students learn to develop a true engineering mindset. 16
Student startup team awarded seed funds The student startup team ‘Thermal Plus’ awarded the HKSTP pre-incubation STEP fund and the HKUST Entrepreneurship Acceleration Fund. Since fever detection is an effective means to limit widespread local transmission of the COVID-19 epidemic, the team developed a cloud-based temperature sensing system using low-cost thermal and RGB image sensors and machine learning algorithms to meet Hong Kong’s surging demand for automated body temperature screening stations. UG alumnus awarded the Third Prize in the HKIE Trainee of the Year Award UG alumnus Mr. LEUNG Wai Ho (ELEC ‘17) awarded the Third Prize in the HKIE Trainee of the Year Award 2019 for his achievement and contribution to Engineering Graduate Training, the HKIE and Hong Kong society. 17
A wide variety of career paths is available to ECE graduates. Upon graduation, they have taken positions such as electronic engineers, communications engineers, system analysts and designers, information technologists, computer project managers and many other technical and managerial positions. A significant portion chooses to continue their studies at the postgraduate level towards MPhil or PhD degrees. Even graduates who choose not to pursue technical careers find that the engineering training they obtained at HKUST has given them a competitive advantage over their co-workers, as they have sharpened their analytical and problem-solving skills during their studies. Opportunities A World of Business Nature of Employer • Banking & Finance • Computers, IT & Telecommunications • Education & Training • Engineering • Manufacturing & Production Position • Software Engineer • Programmer • Design Engineer • System Engineer • Electronic Engineer • Technical Analyst • Firmware Engineer • Teaching Assistance • Backend Developer • Integration Engineer • Analog/ Digital IC Designer • Power Management IC 18
When I was in year 1, I saw the recruitment poster from the HKUST robotics team. I was very fascinated by the underwater robot which was built by people slightly older than me. At that time, I was determined to be a part of the robotics team and would like to learn more hands-on experience in making robots. I joined the robotics team as a hardware member, then learned how to design PCB, systems controls, and most importantly met a group of friends from all around the world. During my robotics experience, I developed my interest in electronic engineering and decided to put this major as my first priority during major selection. HKUST gave me lots of opportunities and guidance, and I do hope I would be able to continue to contribute to the robotics industry. When I was in UG, I never considered doing a PhD. I thought doing PhD is equivalent to wanting to be an academician. Eventually, I learned that PhD study is more about questioning the status quo and coming up with something better and more useful, an exercise I would very much enjoy. Since the program itself will take at least 4 years to finish, I prioritize the people I will be working with, the feasibility to obtain the school supports, and the geological location when deciding where to go for PhD. In that sense, HKUST becomes a perfect fit. Jeffry WICAKSANA Indonesia BEng ’18 / PhD Year 3 Student Even though half of university life was conducted via online learning, disappointment has not occurred to me at all. Among the past few years in HKUST, it was very fruitful and satisfying in terms of knowledge and social interaction. Being an executive committee of ECESS has led me to embrace change and stepping out of my comfort zone, and gained valuable experience. Many thanks to those who have assisted and supported me throughout my learning journey. Whereas this satisfaction will not stop me to pursue further, there will always have more challenging things. Stay hungry. Stay foolish. Chance favors the prepared mind. WONG Ho Hin Hong Kong BEng ’21 / MPhil Year 1 Student CHAN Cheuk Chee Angie Hong Kong BEng 2018 Intake Cohort 19
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