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Professor Liang stands in front of the sign for the JC STEM Lab of Quantitative Remote Sensing.

Shunlin Liang Wants to Feed the World, One Orbit at a Time

Brian O’Donnell Dec 16, 2025 4 min read

Could satellites one day help us solve pressing socioeconomic problems like food insecurity? What if they could directly tell farmers when to fertilise their crops? Or how much water they should use to irrigate?   It sounds like science fiction, but…

Professor Chu Zhiqin shows off his cutting-edge diamond semiconductor, which he believes could be the future of semiconductors

To Chu Zhiqin, Diamonds Are Forever – and for Everything

Brian O’Donnell Oct 31, 2025 4 min read

In theory, diamonds are almost the perfect vehicles for the “fourth generation” of semiconductors. They are relatively easy to grow – all you need is hydrogen, methane, and electricity – strong, and can handle far higher wattages and more heat…

Professor Jin Li from the Centre for AI, Management and Organization talks about the future of work in his office

Reimagining the Future of Work with the Centre for AI Management and Organization

Brian O’Donnell Oct 10, 2025 5 min read

Now, however, the AI boom has helped fuel the rise of both unicorns and tech giants like FAANG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google). That tectonic shift has caught many companies off-guard, with CEOs and even consultants unsure of how…

Teaching Machines to Think Quantumly — Qi Zhao on the Frontier of AI-Driven Computing

Teaching Machines to Think Quantumly: Qi Zhao on the Frontier of AI-Driven Computing

kklc Aug 22, 2025 4 min read

HKU researcher Qi Zhao explores how quantum physics and machine learning combine to create a new form of intelligence that learns the way nature does.

Professor Ravi Ramanathan of The University of Hong Kong’s School of Computing and Data Science (CDS)

When Randomness Becomes Intelligence: Ravi Ramanathan on Quantum Security and the Limits of AI

kklc Aug 15, 2025 4 min read

HKU researcher Ravi Ramanathan explores how uncertainty and randomness power breakthroughs in quantum cryptography and artificial intelligence — creating systems we can truly trust.

Is This Drone the Future of Wilderness Rescue?

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Is This Drone the Future of Wilderness Rescue?
Is This Drone the Future of Wilderness Rescue?
Is This Drone the Future of Wilderness Rescue?

Roughly 11 million people visit Hong Kong’s country parks each year. Most do so safely, returning home with stories and photos of the stunning beauty of nature. But what about the occasional hiker who … Read more

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