I D E A POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
CONTENTS 02 03 04 Welcome School Profile Division of Life Science 06 08 10 Department of Chemistry Department of Mathematics Department of Physics 12 14 16 Department of Ocean Science Scientific Computation Concentration Submit Your Application
Prof. Yung Hou WONG Dean of Science 1500+ Postgraduate Students from 20+ Nationalities 140+ Faculty 8th in Asia for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence1 5th in Asia for Statistics & Operational Research1 We strive to provide students with a high-quality, well-balanced education in an intellectually stimulating environment that encourages creativity and critical thinking. Our curriculum is continually updated to reflect the latest developments in science, ensuring a diverse and inquirydriven approach that enhances students’ learning experience. At the postgraduate level, our mission is to equip every student with meaningful, hands-on training in cutting-edge methodologies and technologies. You will acquire the practical skills necessary for research excellence and professional success in your chosen field. Our programs emphasize flexibility and independent thinking, nurturing graduates who are not only knowledgeable but also confident leaders ready to address complex scientific and societal challenges. Many of our alumni have gone on to make significant contributions to various fields, exemplifying the transformative impact of science education at HKUST. Our steadfast commitment to quality and excellence has built a solid foundation for success. As we embrace change and innovation, we invite you to be part of this exciting journey. Join us as we push the boundaries of research and education while strengthening our connections with the local community and global institutions. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE 15th in Asia for Chemistry1 At the School of Science, we are committed to creating a vibrant and collaborative environment that fosters academic excellence and innovation. With five academic units – Life Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Ocean Science – we offer a rich array of programs designed to prepare students for the challenges of the future. 1 QS World University Rankings, 2026 WELCOME SCHOOL OF SCIENCE 2027-28 03 02
Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders Cancer Biology Cell Biology and Signaling Stem Cell and Developmental Biology Macromolecular Structure and Function Biotechnology and Medicinal Biochemistry Genomics and Epigenomics Faculty members working in these areas form coordinated research teams. Synergy between research laboratories empowers multidisciplinary investigation of biological problems. At the same time, it creates a stimulating atmosphere in which students experience the challenge of modern research through in-depth participation. RESEARCH FOCI FACILITIES The Division is excellently supported for research in a broad range of areas. The Laboratory Animal Facility provides a centralized and modern facility for animal studies. State-of-the-art instruments for biochemical and cellular studies are also readily available at the Biosciences Central Research Facility. Facilities in the Division include: Cell Culture Dedicated suites for the cultivation, maintenance, characterization and cold storage of animal cells, as well as the production of monoclonal antibodies. DIVISION OF LIFE SCIENCE life-sci.hkust.edu.hk Molecular and Cellular Biology Major shared equipment includes high speed and ultracentrifuges, spectrophotometers and spectrofluorimeters, scintillation counters, gel imaging systems, lyophilizer, automated plate pourer and stackable shaker-incubators. Biomolecular Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer Our state-of-the-art NMR facility consists of 500, 750 and 800 MHz NMR spectrometers equipped with cryoprobes for studies of structures, dynamics and functions of proteins, nucleic acids, and other biomolecules in solution and for drug screening and design. Cryo-EM Facility The Center houses several microscopes for transmission electron microscopy (TEM), including a 300kV Titan Krios G3i equipped with K3, a 200kV Glacios, and a 120kV Talos L120C. Additionally, an Aquilos II cryo-FIB with i-FLM fluorescence microscope, and other supporting instruments are installed to facilitate singleparticle cryo-EM and cryo-ET research. Taught Postgraduate Programs Research Postgraduate Programs MSc Master of Science in Biotechnology The MSc program is designed to provide rigorous training to students for professional careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Since its inception in 1993, it has been widely recognized as a premier academic program by professional practitioners in relevant fields. The curriculum is continuously enriched with various basic and advanced biotechnological elements, including pharmaceutical, analytical, transgenic and recombinant technology, bioprocessing, business operations and management. All these elements are unique for preparing our students to become scientific research leaders with entrepreneurship in emerging bio-industrial areas. Email mscbtec@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 8200 Website btec.hkust.edu.hk MSc Master of Science in Drug Regulatory Affairs and Policy The MSc program is designed to train professionals in drug regulatory affairs and policy, which are critical areas for Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area development. A notable highlight in the HKSAR Policy Address 2023 is the establishment of Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products Regulation (CMPR). The HKCMPR will be dedicated to potential restructuring and strengthening of current regulatory and approval regimes for medicine, medical devices and medical technology, in order to accelerate the approving applications and launching for registration of pharmaceutical products to the market. Our program is unique for preparing students to become proficient managers and main practitioners of guidance documents, laws, and regulations for pharmaceutical companies and government agencies. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be well-equipped to assume regulatory affairs positions in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic and healthcare products companies, as well as government agencies. Email drap@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 5892 Website drap.hkust.edu.hk MSc Master of Science in Entrepreneurial Leadership in Biotechnology The biotechnology industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally, with significant advancements in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, genomics, biomaterials, and agricultural biotechnology. However, the rapid pace of innovation and the complexity of the industry require leaders who not only possess technical expertise but also strong entrepreneurial leadership skills to drive innovation, launch ventures, and navigate the challenges of commercialization, regulatory compliance, and global market dynamics. The MSc program is designed to address this critical need by equipping professionals with the skills to lead and innovate entrepreneurially in biotech organizations and startups. The program will focus on developing entrepreneurial mindsets, leadership capabilities, and business acumen tailored to the biotechnology sector, with an emphasis on creating and scaling biotech ventures. It will also provide insights into the business operations, regulatory, ethical, legal and policy frameworks that govern the industry. Email elbt@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 5892 Website elbt.hkust.edu.hk MPhil Master of Philosophy in Life Science The MPhil program aims to train qualified students by providing research training in major areas of life science. It enables students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience required for research. A candidate for an MPhil degree is expected to demonstrate knowledge in the discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making a contribution to the field. Email lifspg@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 7255/ (852) 2358 7300/ (852) 2358 7333 PhD Doctor of Philosophy in Life Science The PhD program aims to cultivate doctoral graduates who are capable of the design, initiation and execution of original research, who can independently conduct advanced research projects, who possess both a broad knowledge of modern life science and an in-depth knowledge of specialized areas, and who can also contribute original knowledge to the field of life sciences by publishing their findings in peer-reviewed international journals. Email lifspg@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 7255/ (852) 2358 7300/ (852) 2358 7333 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE 2027-28 05 04
Taught Postgraduate Program MSc Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry The MSc program aims to prepare BSc graduates for employment and a career in analytical laboratories. This ranges from materials and forensic testing to environmental sampling and food quality control. The application of modern analysis techniques to real work problems as well as physical principles underlying such methods will be covered. In addition to core and elective lecture modules, the program also includes laboratory and project based practical courses, providing extensive hands-on experience. The program may also be used as a stepping stone to a research postgraduate degree. Email chms@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 2632 Website chem-msc.hkust.edu.hk RESEARCH FOCI Research and development within the Department focus on five main areas: FACILITIES The Department is well equipped with modern laboratories and state-of-the-art instrumentation. Equipment includes FT-NMR and spectrometers, one mass spectrometer equipped with a GC-TOF module and a MALDI Micro module, one triple-quadrupole MS/ MS system, an ion-trap MSn system, X-ray diffractometers, a Bruker FT-IR/ FT-Raman system, a UV-Vis fluorimeter, GC/ MS, HPLC. Relevant central University facilities include the Materials Characterization and Preparation Facility, the Nanoelectronics Fabrication Facility and Environmental Central Facility, all offering a wide range of advanced instruments. Computer facilities for postgraduate students include molecular graphic/ modeling, quantum mechanics and molecular dynamics computations. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY chem.hkust.edu.hk Research Postgraduate Programs MPhil Master of Philosophy in Chemistry The MPhil program aims to train students to conduct independent research in Chemistry. A candidate for an MPhil degree is expected to demonstrate knowledge in the discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making a contribution to the field. Email ccming@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 2561 PhD Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry Through the execution and completion of a substantial research project, the PhD program seeks to prepare students to become mature, independent scientists who are capable of the design, initiation and execution of their own original research in academic or industrial environment. It requires the application of considerable depth and breadth of scholarship, and there must be substantial discovery of new science. Email ccming@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 2561 Analytical/ Environmental Chemistry Method development and applications for environmental and bioanalytical chemistry, atmospheric chemistry, food and drug analysis, microfluidics. Synthetic Chemistry Organic methodology, total synthesis, organometallic chemistry and catalysis, coordination chemistry. Materials Chemistry Inorganic and hybrid materials, nanomaterials, polymeric AIE and organic electronic materials. Physical/ Computational Chemistry Laser-based spectroscopy, dynamics of biomolecular and supramolecular systems, computational chemistry. Chemical Biology/ Medicinal Chemistry Protein organization in metabolism, signal transduction, medicinal chemistry, drug design, pharmaceutical formulation, application of AIE materials. The Department has established international links with major chemical industries and has played a key role in setting up university-wide collaborations involving universities, research institutions and companies in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Japan, Europe and the US. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE 2027-28 07 06
Algebra and Number Theory Representation theory of reductive groups, quantum groups, infinite dimensional Lie groups and Lie algebras and applications to mathematical physics and number theory. Geometry and Topology Algebraic geometry, differential geometry, low dimensional topology, equivariant topology, combinatorics and combinatorial topology, and geometrical structures in mathematical physics. Analysis and Differential Equations Complex analysis, exponential asymptotics, functional analysis, harmonic analysis, wavelets analysis, nonlinear equations and dynamical systems, integrable systems, fluid dynamics, and inverse problems. RESEARCH FOCI FACILITIES The Department enjoys a range of up-to-date computing facilities. Besides a laboratory with 40 high-end desktop PCs, there is also a High Performance Computing laboratory equipped with 190 powerful CPU- & GPU-based computer servers having 4.4 PFLOPS processing power and 1.5PB storage capacity. Moreover, the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD Supercomputer in the Hong Kong campus and the Tianhe2 Supercomputer in the Guangzhou Fok Ying Tung Research Institute are also available. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS math.hkust.edu.hk Applied and Computational Mathematics Modeling and simulation in fluid dynamics and materials science, computational fluid dynamics, multiscale modeling, kinetic theory, atomistic simulations, image processing, computational harmonic analysis, inverse problems and wave propagation, graph theory, optimization, evolutionary genetics, environmental science, numerical weather prediction, ocean and coastal modeling, numerical analysis, parallel algorithms, and numerical software. Financial Mathematics Asset allocation/ management, derivative modeling, pricing and hedging and division or firm-wise risk management are traditional research areas. The recent trend of financial mathematics research is data driven, adopting methodologies of big data and machine learning. Probability and Statistics Time series and dependent data, resampling methodology, stochastic processes and stochastic analysis, and survival analysis, random matrix, statistical physics and high-dimensional statistics. Data Science Financial statistics, econometrics, statistical machine learning, statistical genetics and genomics, computational biology and bioinformatics, error in variables model, generalized linear models; biological and medical statistics, topological and geometric methods in data analysis, mathematical data analysis, in terms of accuracy, running time, memory efficiency, scalability, or other computational measures. Taught Postgraduate Programs MSc Master of Science in Big Data Technology Big data is poised to change the way enterprises function and a society operates, and is changing the way science and engineering is conducted. Jointly offered by the Departments of Computer Science and Engineering and Mathematics, the MSc program integrates different disciplines together to allow students to know all the important aspects of the big data and how it is used in the real world. Email mscbdt@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 5772 Website seng.hkust.edu.hk/msc/bdt MSc Master of Science in Data-Driven Modeling Jointly offered by the Departments of Physics and Mathematics, the program aims to cultivate the next generation to have strong skills in problem-solving and logical thinking so that they become competent in the data science sector. By bridging theory, practice and techniques, the program provides students with hands-on experience in analyzing large amounts of data, thereby providing valuable insights to understand complex situations and facilitating smart decision making for businesses, industries and services. Email mscddm@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 8882 Website msdm.hkust.edu.hk MSc Master of Science in Financial Mathematics Financial mathematics is an amalgam of mathematics, statistics, finance theory and computer science to bring efficiency and rigor to financial markets and the investment process. The MSc program is continuously enhanced with new courses in machine learning and Blockchain technology, among others, to connect to emerging trends in quantitative finance. Email math.msc@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 7465 Website mafm.hkust.edu.hk MSc Master of Science in Financial Technology Jointly run by Schools of Business and Management, Engineering and Science, the MSc program draws expertise from areas such as information technology, blockchain, data science, machine learning and decision analytics. It provides students with fundamental knowledge and essential skills relating to popular financial technologies and their engineering and financial principles, thereby enhancing their market competitiveness in the booming field. Email mscfintech@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 8987 Website seng.hkust.edu.hk/ msc/fintech MSc Master of Science in Mathematics for Educators Mathematics is vital for developing a deep understanding of quantitative concepts and enhancing logical reasoning skills. It serves as a robust and powerful tool across various fields including science, engineering, and finance. The MSc program is designed specifically to enrich the knowledge of mathematics educators, focusing particularly on secondary school teachers and tutors from educational institutes. We aim to deepen their mathematical understanding, empowering them to inspire and educate future generations with greater effectiveness. Email maed@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 7465 Website www.math.hkust.edu.hk/ maed Research Postgraduate Programs MPhil Master of Philosophy in Mathematics The MPhil program seeks to strengthen students’ general background in mathematics, and to expose students to mathematical research. A candidate for an MPhil degree is expected to demonstrate knowledge in the discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge for the field. It can be a terminal degree or a preliminary degree leading to the PhD. Email mathpg@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 7428 PhD Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics The PhD program seeks to train postgraduate students to carry out original research, and to cultivate independent and innovative thinking. A candidate for a PhD degree is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline. Email mathpg@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 7428 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE 2027-28 09 08
Cold Atoms, Optics and Quantum Information Matter-matter and light-matter interactions at atomic and molecular levels, precise control of quantum systems at the level of single photons, atoms, and molecules. Studies of physics in this scale lead to the next revolution of quantum technologies. Condensed Matter Experiments and Advanced Materials To study the properties of matters and the emerging quantum materials, such as graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, topological matters, nanostructures, superconductors, and organic artificial structures with advanced experimental techniques. Condensed Matter Theory, Statistical and Computational Physics Understanding collections of particles using quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics and electromagnetism lead to the prediction and manipulation of many novel properties and materials including topological insulators, Dirac/ Weyl semimetals, magnetic systems, unconventional superconductors, two-dimensional materials, etc. RESEARCH FOCI Research in the Department covers a broad range of topics, from the smallest to the largest scale. Faculty members work both independently and collaboratively and they are also linked to HKUST’s front-running William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology and the HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS physics.hkust.edu.hk Particle Physics and Cosmology Studies of elementary particles help explaining the observed cosmological structures and vice versa. To answer the most fundamental scientific questions, such as: What everything around us is made of and interact? What is the origin of our Universe and how does it evolve? These questions are deeply interconnected. Soft Matter and Biological Physics Colloids, polymers, complex fluids, granular materials and biological systems from the scale of biological molecules to whole organism. These mechanically soft systems have significant thermal effects. Understanding their behaviors in the mesoscopic scale is both challenging and technologically important. Metamaterials, Photonic and Phononic Crystals Metamaterials and artificial crystals derive their properties from structures rather than the constitute materials, allowing us to explore optical and acoustic wave phenomena in ways not possible before, such as invisibility cloaking, negative refractive indices, non-Hermitian physics and nontrivial topological phases. Taught Postgraduate Programs MSc Master of Science in Data-Driven Modeling Jointly offered by the Departments of Physics and Mathematics, the program aims to cultivate the next generation to have strong skills in problem-solving and logical thinking so that they become competent in the data science sector. By bridging theory, practice and techniques, the program provides students with hands-on experience in analyzing large amounts of data, thereby providing valuable insights to understand complex situations and facilitating smart decision making for businesses, industries and services. Email mscddm@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 8882 Website msdm.hkust.edu.hk MSc Master of Science in Physics Physics underpins many of today's cutting-edge technologies and innovations. An MSc in Physics will equip you to meet the challenges of rapidly evolving technologies and support your longterm career development. Through this program, we aim to renew and strengthen student's knowledge in core areas of physics, while offering a range of elective courses that allow specialization in either scientific computing or advanced materials and technology. Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue careers in nextgeneration quantum-based computing and sensing devices, and AI for X initiatives. Email msphy@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 7474 Website msphy.hkust.edu.hk Research Postgraduate Programs MPhil Master of Philosophy in Physics The MPhil program aims at providing students with a broad range of research training that emphasizes the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It is designed to train students to conduct independent research in physics and to prepare them for a successful career in teaching, further postgraduate studies, or advanced work in industries. Email phpgadmit@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 7482 PhD Doctor of Philosophy in Physics The PhD program is designed to train students to conduct novel and independent research. It provides a platform for research-oriented students to pursue their long-term careers in experimental and theoretical physics. The program will prepare students to attain a broad horizon of careers in academic institutions, high-tech industry and R&D centers. Email phpgadmit@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 7482 MPhil Master of Philosophy in Nano Science and Technology The MPhil program aims to train students to conduct interdisciplinary research in Nano Science and Technology. It will prepare students to pursue further postgraduate studies or apply their technical skills for careers in hightech industry and entrepreneurship in areas of advanced/ smart materials, nano-electronics, medicine and healthcare, environment, energy, chemicals and biotechnology. Email phpgadmit@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 7472 PhD Doctor of Philosophy in Nano Science and Technology The PhD program seeks to train students to conduct original research in the interdisciplinary area of nanoscience and technology and to cultivate innovative and problem-solving thinking. It will provide students interdisciplinary research skills and knowledge for a successful career in academic institutes and R&D industry in areas of advanced materials, nano-electronics, energy, microfluidics and biotechnology. Email phpgadmit@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 7472 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE 2027-28 11 10
The Department emphasizes on building multi- and cross-disciplinary research and educational programs in Ocean Science and Technology. Our primary study sites include the estuarine environment of the Pearl River, the coastal bays of Hong Kong, and the deep sea (including the South China Sea). We have three main research foci: Marine Ecology Oceanography Ocean Technology RESEARCH FOCI FACILITIES The Ocean Research Facility on campus is a key item of infrastructure supporting our marine researches, while the Environmental Central Facility provides a range of equipment and technology commonly used in water and atmospheric environmental research. Ocean Research Facility The Ocean Research Facility is located on the seafront at HKUST, with a total area of about 1,200 sq. meters. The lower floor houses an excellent natural running seawater facility, together with two fully equipped wet laboratories and two well-designed environmentally controlled rooms. The upper floor is a dry laboratory area, compartmentalized into a multipurpose research laboratory, a molecular biology laboratory, an analytical laboratory, a microscope room, a radioisotope laboratory and a multifunction room. Environmental Central Facility The Environmental Central Facility provides common analytical instruments for environmental chemical analysis laboratory service (e.g. GC-MS, LC-MS, TOC, UV-Vis, etc.) and real-time meteorological and environmental database service. It also offers field and technical support for environmental research projects. DEPARTMENT OF OCEAN SCIENCE oces.hkust.edu.hk Research Postgraduate Programs PhD SML-Zhuhai and HKUST Joint PhD Training Program in Marine Environmental Science The Joint PhD Training program aims to train students in original research in marine environmental science, and independent and innovative thinking that is essential for a successful research career. In particular, the collaborative effort provides students with opportunities to benefit from the research excellence shared between HKUST and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai) (SML-Zhuhai), as well as to cultivate outstanding science and technology talents to build a sustainable economy in China. Email ocespg@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 8129 PhD GML-HKUST Joint PhD Training Program in Marine Environmental Science The Joint PhD Training program aims to train students in original research in marine environmental science, and independent and innovative thinking that is essential for a successful research career. In particular, the collaborative effort provides students with opportunities to benefit from the research excellence shared between HKUST and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), as well as to cultivate outstanding science and technology talents to build a sustainable economy in China. Email ocespg@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 8129 Research Postgraduate Programs MPhil Master of Philosophy in Marine Environmental Science The MPhil program aims to train students to conduct independent research in Marine Environmental Science. A candidate for an MPhil degree is expected to demonstrate knowledge in the discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making a contribution to the field. Email ocespg@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 8129 PhD Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Environmental Science The PhD program seeks to train students in original research in Marine Environmental Science and to cultivate independent and innovative thinking that is essential for a successful research career in environmental science. A candidate for a PhD degree is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline. Email ocespg@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 8129 Taught Postgraduate Programs MSc Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety# The MSc program is designed to provide multidisciplinary training to current and prospective environmental professionals. The curriculum covers the scientific, technical, legal and social issues that underpin environmental health practices, food safety, hazards and risks assessment, and occupational health and safety. Currently, this is the only environment-related MSc program in Hong Kong that focuses on health and safety issues. The program aims to educate students with cutting-edge knowledge in environmental health and safety, and equip them with the skills to integrate the knowledge into real life situations and identify emerging environmental problems. Email ocesmsc@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 2809 Website ehs.hkust.edu.hk # This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. MSc Master of Science in Global Marine Resources Management (Double Award by HKUST and UoS) Jointly offered by the Department of Ocean Science of HKUST and the School of Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton (UoS), the program aims to equip students with the cross-disciplinary knowledge and international experiences that are needed to tackle emerging issues in the sustainable utilization of marine resources. The program takes research insights from marine research in both the UK and HK, and integrates them into a global context. Courses are taught by world-class faculty from UoS and HKUST with research profiles covering a wide range of topics related to marine resources management, from coastal pollution to deep-sea ecology. Classes will take place at UoS, Waterfront Campus based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton in the fall semester, and at HKUST, Clear Water Bay campus in spring and summer semesters. Email ocesgmrm@ust.hk Contact (852) 3469 2809 Website mscgmrm.org SCHOOL OF SCIENCE 2027-28 13 12
AI for Science Development and application of AI and machine learning tools for science problems Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Computational structural biology Bioinformatics Computational neuroscience models of multisensory integration and motion sickness Computational Fluid Dynamics and Soft-Matter Simulation Multi-scale phenomena at fluid-solid interfaces Kinetic methods for continuum and near-continuum flows Multi-scale coupled circulation-ecosystem simulation in the ocean Supersonic convection and radiation-convection transition in astrophysics Large-scale flow structures and their effects in turbulent thermal convection Phase transitions in colloids Computational Material Science Discovery and design of wave-functional metamaterials and photonic crystals Catalyst design First principles and phenomenological modeling of nanomaterial Spin dynamics in nanostructures Dislocation dynamics RESEARCH FOCI SCIENTIFIC COMPUTATION CONCENTRATION www.csc.hkust.edu.hk/scc Efficient High-Performance Computing Systems Energy and cost efficient computing systems Merged scale-up and scale-out computing systems for HPCs and data centers Environmental and Atmospheric Modeling Real-time air quality analysis Development of an operational air quality prediction system Numerical investigation of air pollutant inception: the role of humidity Collisions and diffusion of water clusters on hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces for chip/ device cooling Multiscale simulation of thermal conductivity of nanomaterials for thermal management High Performance Computing and Data Analysis High-performance deep learning Big data analytics Information Statistical Physics and Big Data Analysis on Networks Stability, reliability and robustness of power grids Social network: dynamics of opinion formation and community detection Random walk and games Analysis of big data using evolution computation and quantum genetic algorithm Agent dynamics and artificial life in econophysics Students can enroll in a particular discipline for research in the School of Science with a special focus in Scientific Computation as follows: MPhil/ PhD in Chemistry MPhil/ PhD in Life Science MPhil/ PhD in Mathematics MPhil/ PhD in Physics Email ssci@ust.hk Contact (852) 2358 7261 Research Postgraduate Programs MPhil Scientific computation is among the fastestgrowing multidisciplinary research area and it serves as a bridge between the traditional domains of theoretical and experimental sciences. Computation research covers many areas in science and engineering. The multidisciplinary nature of computational science and its wide-ranging scope means that its training and research can best be integrated into different disciplines to equip students with a solid foundation of the knowledge in focused areas. This concentration is intended for research postgraduate students who are interested in pursuing research in computation related research. PhD SCHOOL OF SCIENCE 2027-28 15 14
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION @ fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/apply This booklet was published in August 2026. The details may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to fytgs.hkust.edu.hk. Admissions Requirements @ fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/adm-req To qualify for admissions to the University, applicants should have: Obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification; For PhD applicants (in addition to the above): a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years; Fulfilled the English language admissions requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments1: PROFICIENCY TEST MINIMUM SCORE TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)2 80 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) 4.5 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) 550 TOEFL Revised Paper-delivered Test 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections) IELTS (Academic Module)2 Overall Score: 6.5 and All Sub-scores: 5.5 1 You are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if your first language is English, or your bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) was awarded by an institution where the medium of instruction was English. 2 Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted. Met program-specific admissions requirements, if any. World-Class Faculty @ fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/faculty Wide Range of Programs @ fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/programs Extensive Scholarships @ fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/funding SCHOOL OF SCIENCE 2027-28 17 16
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