display Latest news from Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/three-distinguished-scholars-join-hkias-elevating-research-excellence/?sc=rsin /articles/three-distinguished-scholars-join-hkias-elevating-research-excellence/?sc=rsin Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:30:26 EST We are delighted to announce that three distinguished scholars have been appointed as Senior Fellows of the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS). Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/mini-workshop-on-ai-and-fintech/?sc=rsin /articles/mini-workshop-on-ai-and-fintech/?sc=rsin Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:15:17 EST Join us for an exclusive workshop on the intersection of AI and Fintech, featuring insights from Professor David D. Yao, Senior Fellow of HKIAS, Professor Houmin Yan, CityU Chair Professor and AIFT Director, and Professor Guangwu Liu, CityU Professor and AIFT Senior Scientist. They will unveil the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the financial sector. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/bridging-centuries-of-science-prof-jean-salen-on-explores-the-history-of-plasticity-theory-at-cityuhk/?sc=rsin /articles/bridging-centuries-of-science-prof-jean-salen-on-explores-the-history-of-plasticity-theory-at-cityuhk/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:15:44 EST In February 2025, the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) welcomed Professor Jean Salencon, a distinguished scholar in continuum mechanics and an HKIAS Senior Fellow. During his visit, he delivered an engaging HKIAS Distinguished Lecture, guiding the audience through the historical developments of a theory that continues to shape modern engineering. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/invitation-hkias-distinguished-lecture-series-by-prof-reinhold-h-dauskardt-20-feb-2025/?sc=rsin /articles/invitation-hkias-distinguished-lecture-series-by-prof-reinhold-h-dauskardt-20-feb-2025/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Feb 2025 04:15:36 EST The Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS), City University of Hong Kong, invites you to an inspiring Distinguished Lecture Series by Professor Reinhold H. Dauskardt, an eminent scholar from Stanford University. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/join-us-for-the-upcoming-hkias-distinguished-lecture-delivered-by-professor-jean-salen-on-19-feb/?sc=rsin /articles/join-us-for-the-upcoming-hkias-distinguished-lecture-delivered-by-professor-jean-salen-on-19-feb/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:05:40 EST Join Professor Jean Salencon, Senior Fellow of HKIAS, as he takes us on a fascinating journey through the origins of the Mathematical Theory of Plasticity. Discover the pioneering work of Henri-Edouard Tresca on the "fluidity" of metals, the evolution of yield criteria, and how these ideas continue to shape material modeling in the age of AI. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/global-chemist-professor-tobin-marks-inspires-at-cityuhk-advancing-sustainable-innovation/?sc=rsin /articles/global-chemist-professor-tobin-marks-inspires-at-cityuhk-advancing-sustainable-innovation/?sc=rsin Mon, 20 Jan 2025 04:30:58 EST From 8 to 18 January 2025, Professor Tobin Marks, our HKIAS Senior Fellow and an internationally renowned chemist as well as materials scientist, visited City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) for an academic exchange. His visit included interactions with prominent scholars and the delivery of the prestigious HKIAS Distinguished Lecture on 13 January 2025. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/hkias-distinguished-lecture-series-toward-a-circular-plastics-economy-mechanism-based-catalyst-design-and-evolution-for-waste-polymer-recycling/?sc=rsin /articles/hkias-distinguished-lecture-series-toward-a-circular-plastics-economy-mechanism-based-catalyst-design-and-evolution-for-waste-polymer-recycling/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:00:23 EST Join us for the HKIAS Distinguished Lecture Series: Toward a Circular Plastics Economy As an HKIAS Senior Fellow at CityUHK and Professor at Northwestern University, USA, Professor Tobin J. Marks will present strategies for addressing global plastic waste. Learn about mechanism-based catalyst design and the evolution of sustainable solutions for polymer recycling. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/hkias-e-newsletter-2024-december-issue-out-now/?sc=rsin /articles/hkias-e-newsletter-2024-december-issue-out-now/?sc=rsin Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:53 EST We are delighted to share with you a new issue of HKIAS e-newsletter which aims to keep you connected, engaged, and well-informed about the latest updates and developments of HKIAS. Learn more: https://www.hkias.cityu.edu.hk/en/news-and-media/e-newsletter/issue-16 Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/inspiring-minds-nobel-laureates-illuminate-cityuhk/?sc=rsin /articles/inspiring-minds-nobel-laureates-illuminate-cityuhk/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:00:14 EST City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) recently hosted two inspiring events featuring Nobel Laureates, offering students and faculty members a rare opportunity to engage with world-renowned scientists. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/hkias-annual-general-meeting-2024-fostering-global-collaboration-and-celebrating-excellence/?sc=rsin /articles/hkias-annual-general-meeting-2024-fostering-global-collaboration-and-celebrating-excellence/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Dec 2024 03:40:12 EST The Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 19 November 2024, bringing together Senior Fellows from across the globe to discuss strategic advancements in research and international collaboration. Chaired by our HKIAS Chairman Professor Serge Haroche, the meeting focused on strengthening global partnerships between the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the home institutions of our Senior Fellows, recruiting leading scholars to HKIAS, and preparing for the Institute's 10th-anniversary celebration in 2025, etc. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/distinguished-lecture-by-nobel-laureate-prof-jean-marie-lehn/?sc=rsin /articles/distinguished-lecture-by-nobel-laureate-prof-jean-marie-lehn/?sc=rsin Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:10:58 EST Join Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn, for an inspiring talk on Supramolecular and Adaptive Chemistry! This is a unique chance to hear directly from one of the world's most distinguished chemists as he explores how Constitutional Dynamic Chemistry (CDC) leads to adaptive, evolving systems of increasing complexity. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/distinguished-lecture-targeting-a-world-leading-market-supplier-of-graphene-materials/?sc=rsin /articles/distinguished-lecture-targeting-a-world-leading-market-supplier-of-graphene-materials/?sc=rsin Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:35:36 EST Join us for an insightful lecture by Professor Zhongfan Liu, Boya Chair Professor at Peking University and President of the Beijing Graphene Institute (BGI). Professor Liu will discuss how BGI is rapidly becoming a global leader in graphene materials, with innovations like graphene-skinned glass fibers, single crystal graphene wafers, and more! Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/the-southern-advanced-photon-source-saps-by-prof-hesheng-chen/?sc=rsin /articles/the-southern-advanced-photon-source-saps-by-prof-hesheng-chen/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Nov 2024 02:55:47 EST Join us for an in-depth presentation by Professor Hesheng Chen from the Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, as he discusses the exciting developments of the Southern Advanced Photon Source (SAPS). Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/professor-tienne-ghys-unveils-the-intricacies-of-soccer-ball-design/?sc=rsin /articles/professor-tienne-ghys-unveils-the-intricacies-of-soccer-ball-design/?sc=rsin Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:45:33 EST Professor Etienne Ghys, Permanent Secretary of the French Academy of Sciences and Emeritus Research Director at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), delivered a thought-provoking HKIAS Distinguished Lecture on "Soccer Balls: Their History, Geometries, and Aerodynamics" on 30 October 2024 at City University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/metamaterials-pioneer-professor-sir-john-pendry-illuminates-cityuhk-with-insightful-lecture-and-academic-exchanges/?sc=rsin /articles/metamaterials-pioneer-professor-sir-john-pendry-illuminates-cityuhk-with-insightful-lecture-and-academic-exchanges/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:55:40 EST Professor Sir John Pendry, an HKIAS Senior Fellow and a distinguished figure in physics known for his pioneering work on metamaterials, visited City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) from October 20 to October 26, 2024. His visit featured a series of engaging sessions and lectures. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/from-nature-to-chemistry-bioinspired-catalysis-for-co2-valorization/?sc=rsin /articles/from-nature-to-chemistry-bioinspired-catalysis-for-co2-valorization/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:40:27 EST Join us as Professor Marc Fontecave, our HKIAS Senior Fellow and Professor from College de France, explores innovative bioinspired molecular catalysis for CO2 reduction. Discover how nature's lessons on CO2 reduction inspire the design of new molecular catalysts with high efficiency and selectivity. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/hkias-distinguished-lecture-series-materials-that-move-faster-than-light-by-prof-sir-john-pendry-23-oct/?sc=rsin /articles/hkias-distinguished-lecture-series-materials-that-move-faster-than-light-by-prof-sir-john-pendry-23-oct/?sc=rsin Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:05:08 EST As the HKIAS Senior Fellow at CityUHK and Chair Professor in Theoretical Solid State Physics at Imperial College London, Professor Sir John Pendry will explain the theory behind materials that exhibit virtual motion faster than light and review the current state of experiments realizing this vision. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/professor-zhongfan-liu-appointed-as-senior-fellow-at-hkias/?sc=rsin /articles/professor-zhongfan-liu-appointed-as-senior-fellow-at-hkias/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:05:36 EST The Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Zhongfan Liu as a Senior Fellow, starting from September 2024. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/hkias-distinguished-lecture-series-soccer-balls-their-history-geometries-and-aerodynamics-30-oct-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/hkias-distinguished-lecture-series-soccer-balls-their-history-geometries-and-aerodynamics-30-oct-2024/?sc=rsin Mon, 02 Sep 2024 22:05:39 EST Join us for the HKIAS Distinguished Lecture Series: Soccer Balls: Their History, Geometries, and Aerodynamics! Discover the fascinating evolution of soccer ball designs and their impact on the game. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/professor-habib-ammari-appointed-as-hkias-senior-fellow/?sc=rsin /articles/professor-habib-ammari-appointed-as-hkias-senior-fellow/?sc=rsin Sun, 01 Sep 2024 21:05:00 EST The Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Habib Ammari as a Senior Fellow of the Institute. Professor Ammari, currently a Professor of Applied Mathematics at ETH Zurich, will bring profound expertise to this position. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong