In 2025, a total of 20 students with outstanding research performance were nominated by their UROP supervisors to compete for the Kerry Holdings Limited Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Award. Among the nominees, 10 candidates were shortlisted and invited to orally present their research findings to the UROP Advisory Board. The Board subsequently recommended ONE Champion, TWO First Runner-Ups and THREE Second Runner-Ups. The faculty supervisors of those six student awardees were recognized with the UROP Faculty Research Award. The award presentation ceremony was successfully organised on 23 April, 2025. Summary of Research Activities: During my participation at ICRA, I had the valuable opportunity to engage with students and professors from around the world who share a passion for robotics. One of the highlights was presenting my own research during the poster session, where I explained our work to attendees and answered their questions. This exchange allowed me to receive constructive feedback and new ideas from experts in the field. I also learned a lot from the diverse robotics exhibitions, which showcased cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects. These experiences greatly broadened my understanding of the challenges and possibilities in robotics. Throughout the conference, I improved my communication skills and expanded my professional network. Attending ICRA was an unforgettable experience that inspired me to further pursue research and innovation in robotics. I am grateful for this opportunity to learn, share our work, and grow alongside leading experts and peers in the field. HONG Lanxuan Major : COSC Supervised by : Prof. SHEN Yajing / ECE Conference : IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation Venue : Atlanta, USA Duration : May 19–23, 2025 2024–25 UROP Overview In the 2024–25 academic year, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) remains a flagship initiative within the HKUST community. Over 260 faculty supervisors from four Schools and the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies provided approximately 600 projects for our undergraduate students. Throughout the academic year, we received more than 1,200 applications, resulting in the successful enrollment of 670 students into the program. To support the ongoing advancement of existing UROP projects, the UROP Support Grant continues to offer financial assistance to faculty supervisors and their students. This Scheme allows students to gain experience in applying for research grants by preparing proposals and submitting joint applications with their supervisors. In 2024–25, 53 out of 65 applications were awarded with an aggregate funding amount of over HK$949,000, after a thorough review by the UROP Office and the UROP Advisory Board. 2024–25 UROP Sponsorship Recipients The UROP sponsorship scheme is intended to provide UROP students with financial support to publish their papers in international journals, to present their posters or papers at academic conferences, or to participate in research-related summer schools or workshops during their undergraduate studies. Students who have been awarded the UROP sponsorships in the 2024–25 academic year are listed as follows: UROP Research Travel Sponsorship The 2025 Kerry Holdings Limited Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Award vii viii
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