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Interdisciplinary Programs Office

New Dimensions inUniversity Education and Research

1 HKUST Interdisciplinary Programs Office

New Dimensionsin University Education and Research

The Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO) is a significant development in HKUST’s well-established tradition of innovative teaching, learning and

research. Working across and with Schools, the IPO answers the demand of the community for graduates and researchers who can tackle the increasingly complex issues of our times through a special combination of knowledge and skills. Bringing together two or more different fields of study, the IPO aims to cultivate a different type of educational environment and research experience for those interested in integrating their capabilities and developing original approaches to solution-building. We aim to foster a new breed of competent graduates who are open-minded, versatile and exploratory in their career development.

2HKUST Interdisciplinary Programs Office

IPO Director’s Message 3

Facts and Figures 4

Interdisciplinary Divisions 5 Division of Biomedical Engineering 7 Division of Environment 8

Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Programs 9 BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree in Technology and Management 11 BSc in Environmental Management and Technology 12 BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence 13

Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Programs 15 MPhil /PhD in Environmental Science, Policy and Management 17 MSc/PGD in Environmental Science and Management 18

Achievements 19 Interdisciplinary Research 19 Interdisciplinary Education 21

Information for Prospective Students 23

Contact Details 25


IPO Director’s Message

A New Dimension of University Education and Research

The Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO) is a significant development in HKUST’s well-established tradition of innovative teaching, learning and research. Working across and with all Schools, the IPO answers the demand of the community for graduates and researchers who can tackle the increasingly complex issues of our times through a special combination of knowledge and skills. Bringing together two or more different fields of disciplinary study together, the IPO aims to cultivate a different type of educational environment and research experience for those interested in integrating their capabilities and developing original approaches to solution-building. We aim to foster a new breed of competent graduates who are open-minded, versatile and exploratory in their career development.

We administer the interdisciplinary Division of Environment, which provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate education, research, as well as extensive community outreach programs focused on environmental issues. In addition, our Division of Biomedical Engineering coordinates and promotes leading education and research initiatives in its expertise areas. Research projects in partnership with industry and the community are also encouraged through the Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management and Risk Management and Business Intelligence Program to allow full engagement of our students with the community.

Capitalizing on HKUST’s academic strengths across a broad spectrum of disciplines, and a physical infrastructure and management style that are conducive to collaborative and interdisciplinary research, the IPO’s postgraduate programs work synergistically to develop fresh insight and solutions in areas of critical importance. They do so by integrating broad based knowledge and diverse skill sets. Research methodology, research presentations and communication skills are all key elements in our programs.

The way forward for IPO will be challenging and at the same time. I’m certain it will be rewarding. We offer cutting-edge degree programs and research opportunities that stand out from the crowd – and help our graduates and partners to do the same.

Sincerely,

Prof King L Chow Director, Interdisciplinary Programs Office

Undergraduate Programs• BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree in Technology & Management• BSc in Risk Management & Business Intelligence

Division of Biomedical Engineering

Division of EnvironmentUndergraduate Program• BSc in Environmental Management & Technology

Postgraduate Programs• MPhil/PhD in Environmental Science, Policy & Management• MSc/PGD in Environmental Science & Management


Structure

IPO

Facts and FiguresEstablishmentNov 2008 Interdisciplinary Programs Office Jul 2009 Division of EnvironmentJul 2011 Division of Biomedical Engineering

Faculty members (as of 1 Oct 2014)Total faculty members 52

Regular Faculty(including teaching and

research faculty)

Visiting/Adjunct Faculty TOTAL

Interdisciplinary Programs Office 2 2 4

Division of Biomedical Engineering 19 3 22

Division of Environment 11 15 26

TOTAL 32 20 52

Student enrollment (as of 1 Oct 2014)Total enrollment 460

Enrollment TOTAL

BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree in Technology & Management 132

Total UG: 383BSc in Environmental Management & Technology 105

BSc in Risk Management & Business Intelligence 146

MPhil/PhD in Environmental Science, Policy & Management MPhil : 11PhD: 17

Total PG: 77MSc/PGD in Environmental Science & Management MSc: 48

PGD: 1

TOTAL 460

Flying high, Making a Difference

Photo courtesy of HKUST Executive Vice-President & Provost Prof Wei Shyy


The IPO’s forward-looking horizontal structure cuts across all the Schools at HKUST, drawing faculty members from science, engineering, business, and

social science and humanities. Our Office and interdisciplinary divisions provide pioneering undergraduate and postgraduate education through flagship programs. We also undertake leading research to tackle some of the world’s most complex and multi-faceted issues related to the environment and biomedical engineering.

Interdisciplinary Divisions

Division of Biomedical Engineering

Division ofEnvironment


The Division of Biomedical Engineering (BME) leads interdisciplinary educational activities and pursues

excellence in research activities in this fast-growing field. A key goal is to develop biomedical engineering research projects relevant to the local community and to engage in partnerships of discovery with industry.

Within HKUST, we serve as a platform to bring together faculty members with interest and expertise in biomedical engineering and foster collaboration in teaching and research. The Division works closely with the Schools of Science and Engineering to support the development of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and courses in biotechnology and bioengineering.

Research Themes• Computational biomedical engineering

• Biomaterials, biosensing and bioelectronics

• Biosystems design and engineering

Four foundation research areas have been identified: early disease diagnosis and prevention; medical and therapeutic treatment; emerging biomedical technologies; and rehabilitation and regenerative medicine. To drive research forward, computational medicine and multiscale imaging for living systems are emphasized.

FacilitiesThe Bioengineering Laboratory (http://belab.ust.hk) is a communal laboratory to assist research and teaching activities. It provides facilities to support the bioengineering areas under research, including biomicrosystems, bioproduct/processing engineering, biomaterials and pharmaceutical engineering.

The University also has several world-class centralized research facilities to assist bioengineering research. These include the Materials Characterization and Preparation Facility, Nanoelectronics Fabrication Facility, and Biosciences Central Research Facility.

Division of

Biomedical Engineering

Head: Prof I-Ming Hsing

Faculty: Regular: 19 Visiting/Adjunct: 3

A boundary-breaking outlook that changes lives


Climate change, pervasive pollution, and demand pressures on key natural resources pose serious challenges to

sustainable development. Managing and minimizing these challenges requires a holistic approach involving basic and applied scientists, technologists, integrators, and policy-makers in academia, industry and the government.

The Division of Environment seeks to meet such challenges. Our stimulating undergraduate and postgraduate programs place emphasis on interdisciplinary research, drawing in HKUST academics from different fields. Faculty members have backgrounds in science, engineering, business and social sciences to provide integrated and cutting-edge education on global environmental issues and emerging solutions.

Our academics also reach out to the community, raising public awareness on sustainability, fostering technology transfer and working with industry on applications with positive impact for society.

Research ThemesThe Division’s main areas of focus are:

• Atmospheric science and air pollution• Oceanic science and water pollution• Climate change policy and adaptations

• Sustainability• Healthy living environment

We also work at the points where these areas intersect, such as the scientific understanding of management strategies and policy formulations.

FacilitiesHKUST Air Quality Research Supersite Facility (http://envr.ust.hk/supersite/) is the first such facility in Hong Kong focusing on real-time characterization of air pollutants, especially particulate pollutants. Over HK$17 million of equipment is housed at the supersite.

Other facilities and equipment that support teaching and learning include: the Environmental Central Facility; Coastal Marine Laboratory; environmental monitoring facilities; realtime air quality and meteorological forecasting systems; satellite receiving systems; and Geographical Information System.

Division of

Environment

Head: Prof Jimmy C H Fung

Faculty: Regular: 11 Visiting/Adjunct: 15

Undergraduate Program: BSc in Environmental Management and Technology (105 students)

Postgraduate Programs: MPhil/PhD in Environmental Science, Policy and Management

(28 students)

MSc/PGD in Environmental Science and Management (49 students)

Delivering fresh perspectives through combined vision

degree visionfor global achievers

Program highlights• TrulyIntegratedCurriculum• MarketRelevance• CapstoneProjects• SmallMulticulturalIntake

Activity highlights• OverseasExchange• InternationalBusinessPlan

Competitions• InternshipandCareerTraining• TrainingforProfessional

Qualifications

• ExecutiveForum• IndustrySymposium• Mentorship• FieldTrips• CommunityService

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BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree in

Technology and Management

BSc in Environmental Management and

Technology

BSc in Risk Management and

Business Intelligence

The IPO brings together two or more different fields of study, offering a high-impact educational experience. Programs are characterized by small,

multicultural intakes; integrated, high-powered curricula cutting across different Schools; and wide-ranging personal and professional enrichment activities.

Our interdisciplinary programs are referenced to Hong Kong’s needs and global trends to ensure relevance, while strong input from business and industry keeps training and skills inline with market demand. We focus not only on academic skills, but also on character-building to foster top achievers who can become responsible, contributive and caring leaders in society.

Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Programs

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BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree in Technology and Management Integrated thinkers of tomorrow

Class size: 30 OR

The first of its kind in Hong Kong, the elite BEng/BSc & BBA Dual Degree in Technology and Management Program

offers high-flying students an inspiring opportunity to gain two internationally recognized degrees in five years: a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or a Bachelor of Science (BSc), and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).

Going beyond traditional boundaries and answering the need for innovative vision in the workplace, Dual Degree students are trained to analyze issues from both technological and business viewpoints, and equipped with wide-ranging experience of how the world works.

Curriculum BEng Degree• ChemicalEngineering• Chemical&BiomolecularEngineering• CivilEngineering• ComputerScience• ElectronicEngineering• ComputerEngineering• IndustrialEngineering&EngineeringManagement• LogisticsManagement&Engineering• MechanicalEngineering

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BSc Degree • Biotechnology

BBA Degree• General Business Management

(Students take fundamental business courses in accounting, economics, finance, marketing and management, and choose elective courses among these disciplines in their senior years.)

Enrichment program highlights

• TechnologyandManagementInternationalBusinessPlanCompetitionStudents from around the world work together to develop viable business plans for emerging technology and business. Co-organized by HKUST Dual Degree Program and Hoeft Technology and Management Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Contest locations include:

Silicon Valley and Sinagpore (2015), Germany and Japan (2014), South Africa (2013), China and Hong Kong (2012), Brazil (2011), London (2010), Korea (2009), Chicago (2008), and Hong Kong (2007).

• CorporateProjectsStudents explore innovative ways to create value and solve real-world business problems for companies. Examples include: “Cloud Computing Service Provider” for IBM; “Last Three Feet for Lifestyle Audio & Multi-media” for

HARMAN; “Business Insight from Social Analytics for an Airline” for IBM Consulting and an global airline in Hong Kong.

• ExecutiveForumThe opportunity for students to learn from successful executives and obtain first-hand accounts of the crucial role of technology and management in the workplace. Previous speakers: Prof. Michael Sung, Principal Founder of Advanced Diamond Solutions, Inc., Mr Simon Leung, Chairman, i-Sprint Innovation, Mr. Des Power, Senior Vice

President & General Manager, Harman Lifestyle Division.

Career outlookDynamic and forward-looking, Dual Degree graduates are trained to handle technological issues and to understand business management. This gives them a strong competitive edge and a wide range of career pathways, including consulting, banking and finance, business management, engineering

management, m a r k e t i n g , research and in format ion technology.

Graduate Job Placement

27%Banking and Finance 4%

Further Studies (Overseas)

5%Further Studies (HK)

14%Information Technology

14%Consultancy

18%Business

Management

18%Engineering

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Business ScienceSocial

Science & Humanities

Engineering

Business ScienceEngineering

BusinessScience


BSc in Environmental Management and Technology Alive to all-round solutions

Class size: 30

With sustainable development now a global concern, there is growing corporate demand for a new type

of professional with the relevant knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to find win-win solutions for both business and the environment. Overcoming the challenges to enable

companies to grow profitably as well as to protect the natural environment is essential. Our pace-setting, interdisciplinary BSc in Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT) offers a unique opportunity to move ahead in this area.

Curriculum Courses drawing on HKUST’s expertise in science, engineering, management and social sciences, allowing students to examine environmental issues from multiple viewpoints and to integrate different perspectives and generate innovative ideas and solutions.

Specially designed courses, including environmental technology, carbon auditing, green business, and energy resources, etc

Enrichment program highlightsOur students enjoy opportunities to participate in a variety of conferences, workshops and seminars, and to meet renowned speakers. Field trips in and outside Hong Kong

are also organized to give students exposure to real-world environmental issues.

• Seminars on diverse environmental topics Speakers have included:

o Thomas Friedman, three-time Pulitzer prize-winner, on “Reflections on Our Hot, Flat, and Crowded World”o Prof James Hansen (NASA) on “Climate Change: Natural and Moral Imperatives”o Prof Will Steffer (Australian National University) on “The Anthropocene”o Mr Martin Lees (Club of Rome) on “Consumption: Facing Up to the Elephant in the Room”

• Visits and field trips A great chance for students to go on-site to learn about environmental development. Locations have included:

Forest Research Institute and Palm Oil Board in Malaysia; YuleYuan, Taichung Food Residue Processing and Recycling Park and Environmental Protection Administration, Executive Yuan in Taiwan; Nissan Oppama Factory and The Nature Conservation Society of Japan In Japan; Daya Bay Nuclear Plant and Waste Water Treatment plant in the Pearl River Delta; and HK-BEAM Platinum Certificate building at One Island East in Hong Kong.

• Mentorship and internship This program provides students with early professional links in the field. Mentors and internship opportunities

come from diverse industries, including AECOM, Crystal Group, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited, Swire Properties Ltd, The Hong Kong Electric Co Ltd, World Green Organistration, and WWF-Hong Kong.

AccreditationThe EVMT program is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Career outlookWith their innovative blend of organizational and environmental knowledge and real-world awareness and experience,

graduates can expect to develop their careers in multinational firms, government and non-government organizations.

Capstone projects solving real-world problems with companies and NGOs

“People Skills” development encompassing effective communication, teamwork and leadership training

Business ScienceSocial

Science & Humanities

Engineering

Business ScienceEngineering

BusinessScience


BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence Your high growth opportunity

Class size: 40

In today’s global economy, risk management and business intelligence form a vital part of a company’s strategic

planning and decision-making. Financial crises, health scares, and other major challenges all indicate the essential need for firms to be able to assess and minimize risk effectively.

It is also necessary to analyze and manage the ever-growing volume of business data. HKUST’s BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence (RMBI) is the first in Hong Kong to integrate these two fields and to answer both market needs in one degree program.

CurriculumCombining the world-class expertise of the Schools of Business and Management, Engineering and Science, RMBI provides

a market-driven curriculum for high-powered students with a strong background in mathematics and language.

Introductorylevel Insight into concepts of risk management from different disciplinary perspectives; types of risks in society, impact of managing risk in relation to business development

Intermediatelevel Techniques of risk management and business intelligence; different kinds of risks including market risk, credit risk and operational risk; regulatory issues and modern development of business intelligence and data management techniques

Advancedlevel Statistical analysis; simulation and optimization methods; advanced data mining; use of business intelligence systems; assessment of designs and performance of international operations and distributive channels in financial institutions

Enrichment program highlights•Company-sponsoredcapstoneprojects As part of the market-driven curriculum, our students

undertake company sponsored projects that strengthen their ability to apply knowledge from different areas in real world situations. Through working with managers on real business problems, students can enhance their creative and critical thinking, gain experience in project management and establish future business links.

•SymposiumonRiskManagement and BusinessIntelligence

Annual event bringing together academic and industry leaders to discuss trends and issues in risk management and business intelligence.

• Trainingforprofessionalqualifications Full support and training for the major professional

qualifications: Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and BI certificates.

•RMBINewsletter A 100% student project motivating students to interact

early with the industry community, learn about the latest development, and raise public awareness of the importance of RMBI.

•Mentorship Provide students an early connection with professionals

from diverse industries, including HSBC, UBS, Deloitte and MTR Corporation Ltd.

• Internship Offer students experience of corporate life before

graduation and invaluable understanding of and exposure to work practice in different organizations, such as Ernst & Young, Hong Kong Monetary Authorityand JP Morgan.

Career outlookGiven Hong Kong’s role as a leading international financial and commercial hub, there is high demand for RMBI graduates. Students are prepared for a wide range of positions, including

analysts and consultants for regional and global banks, insurance companies, asset management firms and large industrial corporations.

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Swan LuT&M (Class of 2011)• ForumforAmerican - ChineseExchangeat

Stanford (FACES) 2011

• HSBC Young Entrepreneur Award 2009(Silver Award and Eco-Business Innovation Award)

• SummerinternatUBSinSwitzerland,andBASF and Credit Suisse in Hong Kong

• Now Head of Innovation, Global Life atZurich Insurance Co. Ltd. in Switzerland.

The Dual Degree taught me to be socially responsible, work professionally and reliably, and be self-critical yet open-minded. The joint technology and business approach offers more than a competitive advantage, it gives an edge for innovation.

Matthew LukT&M (Class of 2011)• OverseasstudyatHarvardUniversity(US)

and Tsinghua University (China)

• MITGlobalStartupWorkshop(Iceland)

• UIUC-HKUST Technology & ManagementCase Competition (London)

• NowConsultantatMonitorDeloitte,China

We gained more than two degrees. The Dual Degree is not only about studying engineering and business together. It helps you find the synergy between different disciplines and allows you to tackle problems from diverse viewpoints.

Chris PangRMBI(Classof2013)• ExchangeatUniversityofCalifornia(US)

• InternshipsatHongKongMonetaryAuthority, HSBC and Hang Seng Bank

• NowRiskAnalystatGoldmanSachs

The RMBI program offered me a variety of great opportunities. I saw a huge improvement in my skill set and developed the mindset to advance myself beyond the scope of study.

Keith ChanEVMT(Classof2014)• HongKongRepresentative,2011International

Student Conference on Environment and Sustainability

• ArtistonProjectKaisei–ThePlasticVortex• Now postgraduate student in Cambridge

University

The EVMT program provides excellent training in multi-dimensional thinking and great exposure to international conferences and major policy and business forums – a highly important competitive advantage in today’s rapidly changing society.

What Our Students Say

Discoverybeyondtraditional borders


MPhil/PhD in

Environmental Science, Policy andManagement

MSc/PGD in

Environmental Science and Management

Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Programs

Capitalizing on HKUST’s focused academic strengths, the IPO’s postgraduate programs work synergistically to foster fresh insight in areas of critical

importance to our future world. Research methodology, research presentations and communication skills are all highlighted in our programs.

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Policy andAdaptations

HealthyLiving

Environment

Science

Policy

Management

Socio-economic

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MPhil/PhD in Environmental Science,Policy and Management Shaping future horizons

The MPhil/PhD Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM) is a broad-based research postgraduate program

that embraces a wide spectrum of environmental interests. It serves as an innovative platform for interdisciplinary research involving scientific, technological, environmental socio-economic and policy challenges.

The ESPM program trains students in original research and seeks to cultivate the independent, interdisciplinary and innovative thinking that is essential for a successful career in research, management or policy formulation in this area. It provides students with the background to solve complex environmental problems and to engage in interdisciplinary environmental research that can have a high impact on Hong Kong, the region and globally.

The program’s research focus includes the following areas and

their interface:

• Atmospheric science and air pollution

• Oceanic science and water pollution

• Climate change policy and adaptations

• Sustainability

• Healthy living environment.

To facilitate interdisciplinary research, students will be co-supervised by faculty members of the Division who have been appointed jointly with other schools.

Curriculum

MPhil(ESPM) PhD(ESPM)

• ENVR 6010 Postgraduate Seminar

• ENVR 6770 Professional Development in Environmental Science, Policy and Management

• Coursework (9 credits) i. 6 credits from Interdisciplinary Core Course List; ii. 3 credits from Elective Course List (or other PG

courses with approval)

• LANG 5081 Research Writing Skills

• ENVR 6990 MPhil Thesis Research, and presentation and oral defense of MPhil thesis

• ENVR 6010 Postgraduate Seminar

• ENVR 6770 Professional Development in Environmental Science, Policy and Management

• IDPO 6770 Professional Development for Interdiscidinary Programs

• Coursework (12 credits) i. 6 credits from Interdisciplinary Core Course List; ii. 6 credits from Elective Course List (or other PG

courses with approval)

• LANG 5080 English Seminar and Presentation Skills and LANG 5081 Research Writing Skills

• ENVR 7990 Doctoral Thesis Research, and presentation and oral defense of PhD thesis

Course Lists InterdisciplinaryCoreCourseList

ENVR 5290 Climate Change: Science, Policy and ManagementENVR 6060 Sustainability Economics; orSOSC 5620 Sustainable Development

ElectiveCourseListENVR 5210 Environmental MicrobiologyENVR 5250 Environmental Economics and ManagementENVR 5260 Environmental Policy and ManagementENVR 5410 Atmospheric Chemistry ENVR 6040 Special Topics in EnvironmentENVR 6050 Introduction to OceanographyEVSM 5270 Environmental Law

EVSM 5280 Introduction to Atmospheric AerosolsEVSM 6070 Environmental Impact AssessmentMATH 5360 Weather, Climate and PollutionRMBI 4000B Environmental Risk Management


MSc/PGD in Environmental Science andManagement The future beyond traditional borders

The MSc/PGD in Environmental Science and Management (EVSM) prepares participants to tackle the rapidly

developing environmental issues in Hong Kong and the surrounding region.

The multidisciplinary program offers a unique opportunity to combine advanced environmental science and management courses with engineering electives to help broaden capabilities.

It strengthens knowledge in important environmental concepts and enhances the ability to apply these concepts to local, regional and global environmental problems.

The Postgraduate Diploma provides flexibility for students who are unable to commit the time and financial resources required by the MSc.

CurriculumMScDegreeMSc students are required to complete 30 credits of coursework following one of the combinations of course credits below:

Foundation course credits*

Elective course credits

Project course credits

Coursework only 12 18 -

Coursework plus project

12 12 or 15 3 or 6

Students are required to take a minimum of three Environmental Science courses and three Environmental Management courses. At least two Environmental Science courses and two

Environmental Management courses must be chosen from the foundation course list. The remaining one Environmental Science and one Environmental Management courses can be from either the foundation course list or elective course list.

PostgraduateDiplomaPostgraduate Diploma students are required to complete 15 credits of coursework, with 6 credits of foundation courses and 9 credits of elective courses. They cannot take the project course EVSM 6950. Students are required to take a minimum of two Environmental Science courses and two Environmental Management courses. At least one Environmental Science course and one Environmental Management course must be chosen from the foundation course list. The remaining Environmental Science and Environmental Management courses can be from either the foundation course list or elective course list.

Course ListsFoundationCourseListEnvironmental Management courses:ENVR 5260 Environmental Policy and ManagementEVSM 5230 Environmental Health and ManagementEVSM 6070 Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Science courses:ENVR 5210 Environmental MicrobiologyEVSM 5220 Advanced Environmental ChemistryEVSM 5240 GIS for Environmental Professionals

ElectiveCourseListEnvironmental Management courses:ENVR 5250 Environmental Economics and ManagementENVR 6040 Special Topics in EnvironmentEVSM 5270 Environmental LawSOSC 5620 Sustainable Development; orENVR 6060 Sustainability Economics

Environmental Science courses:ENVR 6050 Introduction to OceanographyENVS 5113 Marine EcotoxicologyEVSM 5280 Introduction to Atmospheric AerosolesMATH 5360 Weather, Climate and Pollution

Others:ENVR 6100 Independent StudyEVSM 6950 MSc ProjectJEVE 5260 Air Pollution MeteorologyJEVE 5320 Water Quality and AssessmentJEVE 5420 Biological Waste Treatment and ManagementJEVE 5460 Design and Management of Physico/Chemical Processes of Environmental Engineering

Out-of-curriculum course – a maximum of two postgraduate courses outside the above list may be taken as elective(s), subject to the approval of the Program Director.

* Surplus foundation course credits will be counted toward the elective requirement.


Interdisciplinary Research Capitalizing on HKUST’s academic strength across a broad spectrum of disciplines, IPO fosters the collaborative and interdisciplinary research required to tackle the increasingly cross-boundary issues of today and explore new directions.

Making a Multidisciplinary Impact• The Air Quality Research Supersite facility completed

real-time measurements and physical and chemical characterization of PM and VOC at HKUST and the Mong Kok Environmental Protection Department station and used the data for advanced air quality modeling and source apportionments.

• The Supersite team also helped develop the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI), which has replaced the Air Pollution Index in informing the public about air quality in Hong Kong. The work was carried out together with the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

• A multidisciplinary Division of Environment research team invented a low voltage pulsed electric field device, which can kill more than 90% of bacteria within a few seconds. The technology is a potential way to help control the spread of waterborne diseases, such as Legionellosis.

• Cross-institutional collaborations include a project for cardiac cell sensing and drug screening with electrochemical transistor array.

• The Division of Biomedical Engineering has established collaborative research projects under the Chiba-Shanghai Jiao Tong-HKUST university alliance.

Achievements


Faculty Honors• Prof Jimmy Fung received HKUST’s Michael G Gale

Medal for Distinguished Teaching, the University’s highest recognition for teaching. Prof Fung was also elected one of the Best Ten Lecturers by students.

• Prof JosephKwan has become a Distinguished Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association. He is the first expert in Greater China to receive the accolade.

• ProfAlexisLauserved as guest editor for the special issue of Atmospheric Environment on “Improving Regional Air Quality over the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong: From Science to Policy” (September 2013).

Interdisciplinary Events

DivisionofEnvironment• Co-organized the Fourth International Workshop on

Regional Air Quality Management in Rapidly Developing Economic Regions with Tsinghua University, South China University of Technology, Environment Bureau of the HKSAR and Guangdong Regional Atmospheric Environmental Research Center.

• Arranged a joint seminar together with HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School on high performance computing applications related to the Tianhe-1A supercomputer. The seminar was presented by Prof Luo Jun, Deputy Director of the National Supercomputer Center in Tianjin.

DivisionofBiomedicalEngineering• Co-hosted a HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced

Study focused program on computational and experimental immunology, bringing together researchers and leading experts in the field. Speakers included students, researchers and academics from Hong Kong institutions, MIT, Peking University and Fudan University.

• Organized a joint university workshop, co-hosted with the University of Tokyo.


Interdisciplinary EducationIPO provides non-traditional interdisciplinary education that equips students with the knowledge and outlook to handle the rapidly changing workplace, fulfil their social responsibilities, and pursue on-going personal development. IPO graduates are well received locally and globally.

LearningtoAssisttheCommunity

The Global Health Technology Initiative combines interdisciplinary learning, overseas study trips and undergraduate innovation to create tangible social impact. In one enterprising initiative, students visited Cambodian slums and mobile clinics operated by a partner NGO, then recommended solutions centered on simple technology. They continued to work on the project back in Hong Kong.

Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management students joined the Global Social Venture Competition in Japan, working in teams with students from Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States to tackle urban challenges, such as high youth unemployment.

Capstone projects in Environmental Management and Technology Program enabled students to go into the community, analyze problems and come up with recommendations for decision-makers. Examples include proposals on environmental sustainability for a property development, revitalization of a fresh produce market, and supermarket food wastage.

TacklingIndustryChallenges

The Risk Management and Business Intelligence Program’s industrial liaison program offers an effective platform for students to work with companies to develop creative solutions to challenges, including prototypes for financial risk management systems, audit risk identification systems, and social media market analysis systems.

On the Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management, students have designed an innovative product promotional strategy project, among other corporate projects. Such ideas have been well received by industry.

Cross-culturalActivities

The Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign co-organized the Technology and Management International Business Plan Competition in Germany. Students from the two organizers, as well as from the University of Bayreuth (Germany) and University of São Paulo (Brazil) competed in a case study on “Emerging Technology of Sustainable Vehicles for the Local Economy and Ecosystem”.

The Division of Environment co-organized the Global Citizenship Program with National Taipei University (Taiwan), Xi’an Jiaotong University (China) and Yulin College (China) in Summer 2014. There is a total no. of 69 participants from the 4 institutions and the group traveled to Hong Kong, Taipei, Xi’an and Yulin to attend lectures, make site visits, and work in teams to develop a sustainable development plan for Xi’an.


StudentRecognition

• Keith Chan and Jasmine Lee (both Environmental Management and Technology) won the 2014 Go Green in the City global business case competition, organized by Schneider Electric, becoming the first winners from Hong Kong. They proposed a mobile application to monitor, analyze, and manage energy consumption. Over 800 teams from more than 460 universities around the world submitted entries.

• Ho Pan Chan (Dual Degree) and his team won the Championship in the Hong Kong Young Entrepreneur Challenge 2013. They also received the Grand Prize in the Ignite Entrepreneur Challenge 2013 (International Category).

• Kwok Shiu Wong (Dual Degree) and his team won the Championship in the UBS Group Technology Case Challenge.

• Lawrence Li and Mathis Wong (both Dual Degree) participated in the Henkel Innovation Challenge 7. The team was awarded second place in the National Final in Shanghai.

• Raymond Lai (Risk Management and Business Intelligence) reached the finals of the Junior World Entrepreneurship Forum 2014 – Hong Kong Pitch Contest.

• Xiaohan Du (Dual Degree) participated in the Robocon Hong Kong Contest 2013 with School of Engineering teammates. The team won First Runner-up, Best Artistic Design and Best Engineering Design awards.

• Synix Sun (Risk Management and Business Intelligence) served on the organizing committee for the Cambodia Service Learning Trip 2014, coordinating with Cambodian NGOs on arrangements.

Happy 10th Anniversary!

A 10th anniversary celebration for the Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management drew over 160 students, alumni, faculty and staff.

International Recognition

The BSc in Environmental Management and Technology was successfully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.


Information for

Prospective StudentsUndergraduate Programs AdmissionandApplicationProceduresWith the change in academic curriculum in 2012, HKUST admits students to 4-year undergraduate programs under a school-based admission system. Students interested in Interdisciplinary Programs should first enter one of the four

Scools. At the end of the first year, students may choose to enter an interdisciplinary program through the major declaration execrise. For information on application procedures, important dates, and fees, please visit http://join.ust.hk

ScholarshipsHKUST offers a wide range of scholarships for outstanding students. Most are awarded on academic merit. However, some are available for non-academic achievements, as

specified by the donors. Please visit http://sfao.ust.hk for more details. Examples of recruitment scholarships include:

• UniversityEntranceScholarshipforIBDiplomaHolders• ScholarshipSchemeforInternational/AsianOlympiadGoldMedalists• JUPASScholarshipsforHKDSEstudents*• WomeninScienceandEngineeringScholarships*• ScholarshipsforDirectEntry*• UniversityEntranceScholarshipsforNon-localStudents#• MainlandJEETopScorerScheme#• Non-academicAchievementScholarships

* Local students only # non-local students only

Postgraduate Programs

AdmissionRequirements

MPhil in Environmental Science, Policy and ManagementApplicants are expected to hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree with second class honors or above.

PhD in Environmental Science, Policy and ManagementApplicants are expected to hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree with second class honors or above, and/or a Master’s degree.

MSc/PGD in Environmental Science and ManagementApplicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree with second class honors or higher in relevant disciplines.

ScholarshipsHKUST postgraduate studentships are allocated to selected full-time research postgraduate students to provide financial assistance for their daily subsistence, tuition fees and other expenses that may incur during the course of their study. Awards are made based on academic merit and the suitability of the applicant for the proposed program of study. No separate application is required. Recipients of studentships may be required to engage in ancillary teaching or research, which supplement their formal degree programs.

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme has been established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council to attract the best and brightest students from around the world to pursue

doctoral studies in Hong Kong. The Fellowship provides each awardee with a monthly stipend and a conference travel allowance per year for a maximum period of three years. Application procedures and details of the scheme are available at http://www.ust.hk/hkpfs.

The University also administers a number of scholarships and prizes on behalf of individual and corporate donors. They are in general awarded on the basis of academic merit and the recommendations of a school or department. No separate application is required. For more information, please visit http://sfao.ust.hk.

ApplicationproceduresFor information on application procedures, important dates and fees, please visit http://pg.ust.hk/admissions.

InterdisciplinaryProgramsOffice [email protected] (852) 2358 6964 www.ipo.ust.hkDivisionofBiomedicalEngineering [email protected] (852) 2358 8434 bme.ust.hkDivisionofEnvironment [email protected] (852) 2358 8363 www.envr.ust.hk

Undergraduate ProgramsBEng/BScDualDegreeinTechnologyandManagement [email protected] (852) 2358 8989 www.techmgmt.ust.hkBScinEnvironmentalManagementandTechnology [email protected] (852) 2358 8363 www.evmt.ust.hk BScinRiskManagementandBusinessIntelligence [email protected] (852) 2358 6955 www.rmbi.ust.hk

Postgraduate ProgramsMPhil/PhDinEnvironmentalScience,PolicyandManagement [email protected] (852) 2358 8363 www.envr.ust.hkMSc/PGDinEnvironmentalScienceandManagement [email protected] (852) 2358 8363 www.envr.ust.hk

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