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FOREWORD

ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

• Educational Philosophy • Degree Programmes • Degree Requirements • Admission Requirements • How to Apply

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

• Disciplinary Programmes • Interdisciplinary Programmes • Admission Requirements • How to Apply FACILITIES

• Centre of Computing Services and Telecommunications (CCST) • University Library

• Language Centre

• Materials Characterisation and Preparation Centre (MCPC) • Microelectronics Fabrication Centre (MFC)

• Teaching and Research Laboratories

RESEARCH • Funding Sources

• Research Institutes and Centres

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• Faculty 31

• Reseatch Areas 32

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING 34

• Faculty 34

• Research Areas 35

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE 36

• Faculty 36

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 40

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 44

• Faculty 44

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 47

• Faculry 47

APPENDIX 1

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Academic Advisory Committee

APPENDIX 2

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Research Grants

APPENDIX 3

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Distinguished Lectures in Engineering

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Prof. H. K. Chang Dean

The School of Engineering at HKUST is now 0.8333 year old. Our University was inaugurated in April 1988, but the first classes began in October 1991, making the University 1.5 years old.

The School of Engineering has a somewhat different history. Its six departments have been launched in a staggered fashion: the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Elec-trical and Electronic Engineering began their undergraduate as well as postgraduate programmes in October 1991; the Depart-ment of Civil and Structural Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering first started their postgraduate programmes in October 1991 and took in undergraduate students only in September 1992; the Department of Chemical Enginee r-ing and the Department of Industrial Engineering are scheduled to begin both their undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in September 1993.

Thus if one takes the arithmetic mean of the ages of these six departments, one obtains 5/6 or 0.8333. Even at this tender age, the School is actively engaging in all three key functions of the University: teaching, research, and service.

An ambitious faculty recruitment programme has, starting from one person in 1990, brought together a faculty of 75 talented and devoted individuals; next year there will be 110. Our student entolment now stands at 800, including some 200 full-time and part-time postgraduate students; next year there will be 1100 undergraduate students and some 300 postgraduate students. The curricula for six B.Eng. degrees are set. M.Sc. programmes in eight specialties have been devised and a few who entered in Fall 1991 have already completed their degree requirements. Our burgeoning M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes have a current enrolment of 76 and 30, respectively.

Indeed, our teaching programmes are vibrantly on line.

In research, our faculty have done amazingly well in such a short time. Although more than half of the faculty have arrived on campus within the past year, there are already more than 80 faculty-initiated research projects in the School. Multi-disciplinary research groupings have been and are being formed. Support from both Government and private sources have been obtained with encouraging successes.

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We are currently in the process of moving into our permanent space. We will in the next two years establish 44 teaching and research laboratories, totalling some 13 ,000m'. These laboratories, along with the University-wide Central Facilities, will be the base from which we hope to spring to the status of a research-intensive technological institution.

Yes, our School is expectantly in gear. But where do we go from here?

As Vice-Chancellor Chia-Wei Woo pointed out in his speech at the University's Opening Ceremony, our University "is a public institution established by, and for, the people of Hong Kong". While teaching and research are the main missions of our University, it "was given yet one other mission: service to the region's industry and commerce."

Hong Kong and its surrounding region are developing rapidly. In order to utilise our human and financial resources more effectively and to better serve the needs of this region, our University has identified ten areas for organised applied research. The faculty of the School of Engineering will be active and enthusiastic participants in nearly all these organised research activities.

To the extent that consultancy and contract research are compatible with and complementary to their academic obligations, our faculty are also poised to perform such work.

We hope that, even if only 0.8333 year old, we are quickly becoming a contributing force to the socio-economic development of the region that surrounds and nourishes us.

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ADIVIINISTRATION A N D

ORGANISATION

The administration of HKUST follows a model which provides clear lines of respon-sibility and authority. The Vice-Chancellor and President is the University's chief executive and academic officer. Reporting to him are three Pro-Vice-Chancellors. They bear responsibilities for Academic Affairs, Administration and Business, and Research and Development.

There are four Schools in the University. The Deans of these four Schools report to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

"" •• "."." •• "." ••• "." In a manner similar to that of the University, the Dean of a School is the School's Prof. Frederick H. Lochovsky chief executive and academic officer. Reporting to him are the Department Heads Associate Dean and equivalents. The Associate Dean shares the responsibilities of the Dean in the

operations of the School.

Vice-Chancellor/President Professor Chia-Wei Woo

Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs Professor Shain-Dow Kung

Dean of School of Engineering Professor H.K. Chang

Associate Dean of School of Engineering Professor Frederick H. Lochovsky

Head of Department of Chemical Engineering Professor Po-Lock Yue

Head of Department of Civil and Structural Engineering Professor Chih-Kang Shen

Head of Department of Computer Science Professor Vincent Y. S. Shen

Head of Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Professor Peter W. Cheung

Head of Department of Industrial Engineering To be appointed

Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering Professor Pin Tong

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----U N D E R G R A D ----U A T E

P R O G R A M M E S

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

The undergraduate programmes offered by the University involve students attending full-time for three academic years. The University curriculum

is founded on a credit-based system, and all under-graduate degrees are honours degrees. The under-graduate curricula in the School of Engineering are broad-based with special attention given to lab o-ratory skills, computer applications, and design techniques. All undergraduate students in Engi-neering must take a set of common courses, while the specialist courses offered by each department provide the student with an integrated and modern view of the discipline. Together these reflect the fundamental facts that the mission of engineering is to produce and synthesise, and that engineering practice must be compatible with economic realities and the social environment. In keeping with the philosophy of providing specialist training with a generalist outlook, engineering undergraduate students take at least 12 credits in Humanities and Social Science, and elective courses in both the School of Science and the School of Business and Management. To complement academic training, the Industrial Training programme offers structured training in a simulated industrial environment.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Degree Title of Course Abbreviated Title Course Code

BEng Chemical Engineering CENG E320

BEng Civil and Structural Engineering CIVL E330

BEng Computer Science COMP E340 BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering ELEC E350 BEng Industrial Engineering INDE E360

BEng Mechanical Engineering MECH E370

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---ENROLMENT

1993-94 1992-93 1991-92

Dept. Intake Intake Intake

(Projected) (1st Year Students) (2nd Year Students)

Chemical Engineering 40 -

-Civil & Structural Engineering 62 48

-Computer Science 153 144 123

Electrical & Electronic Engineering 153 143 114

Industrial Engineering 40 -

-Mechanical Engineering 62 40

-Total 510 375 237

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

For graduation purposes students need to accumulate a total of 100-105 course credits, as specified for each programme.

For complete programme requirements, please see the University Academic Calendar and departmen-tal undergraduate studies brochures.

PROGRAMME COURSE CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Engineering

Programme Science SB&M H &SS LANG Total

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Chemical Engineering 56

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Civil & Structural 55 17 12 9 12 105 Engineering

Computer Science 53 12 16 6 12 3 102

Electrical & Electronic 51-58 12-18 12 6 12 3 101-103 Engineering

Industrial Engineering 48 22 15 6 12 103

Mechanical Engineering 53

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-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for admission to the University, applicants must:

(a) normally be at least 17 years of age by the first day of the academic year to which they are seeking admission;

(b) meet the general entrance requirements of the University and the requirements of the particular programme or programmes for which they are applying; and

(c) apply on the prescribed form before the application deadline.

Entry to an undergraduate programme of study requires prospective students to satisfy both general University and specific departmental entrance requirements.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

To satisfy the general University requirements, an applicant must have obtained (for 1994 admission): (a) passes in at least seven subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination at the first

and second attempts, with passes in at least five of these subjects at a single sitting, and

i) three of these subjects must be Mathematics, English Language, and another language, either Chinese or an alternative language,

ii) for EnglishLanguage (Syllabus B), the grade obtained must

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Dorabove, or equivalent, and iii) in at least two subjecrs the grade obrained must be C or above;

(b) Grade E or above in:

either (I) the same sitting in one AL subject plus

(2) either AS Chinese Language and Culture, or AS Liberal Studies plus (3) two AS subjects,

or (I) the same sitting in two AL subjects plus

(2) either AS Chinese Language and Culture, or AS Liberal Studies.

Alternatively, a pass at Grade E in AL Chinese Literature is acceptable in lieu of AS Chinese Language and Culture, in which case the student is required to have Grade E or above in:

either (I) 2 AL subjects (including Chinese Literature) and I AS subject; or (2) AL Chinese Literature and 3 AS subjects.

For applicants who are using an alternative language, rather than Chinese, to satisfy the language requirement in the HKCEE, AS Liberal Studies or another AS subject may be used as a substitute for the Chinese Language and Culture requirement.

(c) a pass at Grade D or above in the Use of English Examination.

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-Alternatively the general entrance requirements may be satisfied by obtaining one of the following

qualifications:

(a) the General Certificate of Secondary Education, or the General Certificate of Education, with passes

in at least seven subjects at the Ordinary Level including Mathematics, English Language, and a

language other than English, and at least three subjects at the Advanced Level (with two Advanced Supplementary Lel'el (AS) passes being regarded as the equivalent of one AL pass);

(b) at least one year's successful full,time study or equivalent in a bachelor's degree programme at a university or other institution recognised by this University;

(c) a professional diploma, higher diploma or higher certificate from a polytechnic or recognised tertiary

college in Hong Kong;

(d) an International Baccalaureate,

Mature Applicants

Applicants who do not satisfy the general or departmental entrance requirements of the University but are aged 25 or over by the first day ofthe academlc year in which admission is sought may be granted

exemption from the entrance requirements of the University provided they can demonstrate aptitude and suitability for admission to a particular programme of study.

DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to satisfying the General Undergraduate Entrance Requirements of the University, candidates applying on the basis of the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations should obtain acceptable grades in the subjects indicated for each programme.

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ENTRY

Department Advanced Level (AL) Only Advanced Level (AL) and

Advanced Supplementary (AS) Chemical Engineering

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HOW TO APPLY

Secondary 7 students in a Hong K<lng School should apply to the Joint University and Polytechnic Admissions Office,

Others may apply for admission directly to the University's Admissions Office, Applications for admission in September should reach the University by 31 December of the previous year.

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POSTGRADUATE

P R O G R A M M E S

All departments within the School of Engineering offer the MSc, MPhil, and PhD degrees. Most postgraduate degrees are available on a part-time or full-time basis. The taught programmes leading to the MSc degree may be the most suitable for students interested in part-time study. The MPhil and PhD are research degrees, and students in some disciplines are required to participate in research on a full-time basis.

POSTGRADUATE ENROLMENT

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Civil & Structural Engineering

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Computer Science

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MSc PROGRAMMES

These are course work degrees for which students must fulfil a minimum credit requirement of 30. Students may also undertake a project in some departments. Projects require the submission of a written report and carry credit, as specified by the department, to a maximum of nine. The reports will be read by two faculty members, one of whom is the supervisor, and are graded "Pass" or "Fail". A "Pass" grade may be denoted as "Pass with Distinction" when appropriate. For full-time students, the normal length of time for completion of the MSc degree is one and a half years.

MPHIL PROGRAMMES

In addition to course work requirements, if any (see Course Credit Requirement table), MPhil students will undertake a programme of thesis research under the direction of a supervisor appointed by the department. For full-time students, the normal length of time for completion of the MPhil degree is one and a half years. Each MPhil student is, on the commencement of study, assigned an interim supervisor. This supervisor works with the student to map out a tentative programme of study and research, and to identify a research supervisor. The research supervisor, when appointed, replaces the interim advisor. When the thesis is ready for examination, to the satisfaction of both the student

and the supervisor, the department head will appoint an examination committee consisting of three faculty members and chaired by the supervisor. The committee shall examine the thesis and conduct an oral thesis examination. Theses will be graded "Pass" or "Fail". A "Pass" grade may be denoted "Pass with Distinction" when appropriate.

PHD

PROGRAMMES

PhD programmes focus on original research by the student, but most also require course work (see Course Credit Requirement table). Doctoral students proceed from admission to the programme, to candidacy for the degree, and then to defence of the thesis; and each has a thesis supervisor who oversees the student's research. Candidacy is obtained by the successful completion of qualifying examinations. The thesis examination is conducted by a committee of five members: the thesis supervisor, two academic staff members from the department, one academic staff member from outside the department or discipline, and one additional member from outside the department. The thesis examination committee is chaired by an individual appointed by the Committee on Postgraduate Studies of Senate who is not one of the five members. Theses will be graded "Pass" or "Fail". A "Pass" grade may be denoted "Pass with Distinction" when appropriate.

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Dept. MSc MPhil PhD

Chemical Engineering

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For complete programme requirements, please see the University Academic Calendar and departmen-tal postgraduate studies brochures.

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc) IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

This programme is administered by a joint committee formed by faculty members from various HKUST Departments involved in biotechnology research. The purpose of this programme is to train research and technical personnel for the biotechnology industry. The programme offers subjects in biotech-nology-related topics and extensive laboratory training in biotechnological techniques. Each student

is required to take a set of subjects determined individually by the joint committee, and to perform

research in one of the biotechnology-related laboratories. Research projects are interdisciplinary in nature and applied in orientation. While original contributions to biotechnological knowledge are not prerequisite to the completion of the MSc degree, the attainment of scientific competence is essential. Submission and successful defence of a written report on a well-defined research project

is required for the degree.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc) IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

The curriculum for the M.Sc. in Manufacturing engineering is designed to be multi-disciplinary, drawing on the disciplines of mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil and industrial engineering, as well

as computer science and management. This programme is administered at the school level and

managed by the programme director under the supervision of the Dean of Engineering. On completion of the programme, a student should have a general knowledge of manufacturing engineering and an in-depth knowledge of manufacturing technology in a specific field. The curriculum is multi-disciplinary, and suitable for students with basic training in any engineering discipline. Students take a common core of four courses (Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Management, Quality Engineering and Operations Planning and Control) plus six electives in specific fields.

Specific fields include, but are not limited to, electronics manufacturing, mechanical manufacturing, textiles, polymer processing, chemical processing and building construction.

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----ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants seeking admission to a postgraduate degree programme should have:

(a) obtained a first degree from this University or an approved institution, or obtained an approved equivalent qualification;

(b) satisfied the school and department concerned as to their fitness to pursue the postgraduate programme; and

(c) satisfied the school and department concerned as to their English language ability to undertake the postgraduate programme.

To be accepted as candidates for the PhD degree, applicants should normally ha\'e:

(a) obtained a master's degree from this University or an approved institution, or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, oron a part-time basis for at least two years;

(b) satisfied me school and department concerned as to both their chosen subject of research and their fitness to undertake research into it; and

(c) satisfied such other requirements as may have been established by the school and department concerned, which may include qualifying examinations, both written and oral.

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-n--~G~e--a-r---HOW TO APPLY

Application forms are available directly from: Admissions, Registration and Records Office

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Clear Water Bay

Kowloon Hong Kong

The closing date for the return of the application forms will be 1 March for admission in September of the same year, but late applications may be considered,

Applicants must submit the following documents:

(a) a completed application form, including a one-page statement on study plans and career goals; (b) two letters of recommendation mailed directly to the Director of Admissions;

(c) officially certified academic transcripts of undergraduate studies (and postgraduate studies, if any); and

(d) a copy of the bank pay-in slip confirming that the application fee has been paid into the bank account of "The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology" through a branch of one of the following banks: Bank of China -Hong Kong Branch or Hang Seng Bank Ltd,

For overseas applicants, if official transcripts are in a language other than English or Chinese, a certified translation into English must be provided, In lieu of the bank pay-in slip confirming payment of application fee, overseas applicants may submit a bankdraft or certified bank cheque with the completed application form,

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HKUST has one of the largest FDDl computing networks which exist in the world today. FDDl, the Fibre Distributed Data Interface, is the acronym for the 100MB optic fibre data network which promises to rel'olutionize computing and become the accepted standard for the decade of the '90s. Related components of nearly equal importance are the "network computing software systems" which control and regulate network access and which manage the sharing of resources and components. With such an advanced and reliable network and computing environment, users have a wide variety of network services available at their fingertips and are able to draw resources from other available systems on the network to work on their computing problems.

To cater for the various needs in teaching, research and administration, different computer platforms

are supported on the network. Currently they include VAXfVMS, UNIX, MS-DOS and Macintosh. Independent processors including minicomputers, workstations and microcomputers are linked to the FDDl backbone network, providing central computing resources to the University in academic and administrative buildings as well as in staff quarters and student halls.

In this network architecture, the Path Works networking software enables e-mail, terminal sessions, file services, print services, X-windows sessions, and the like to be used across the different platforms. The menu system developed by CCST further enhances an integrated, user-friendly environment for easy access to the network's various services.

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UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

As an integral component of the academic programme, the Library supports the University's teaching and research in science, engineering, business and management, the humanities and the social sciences. There are seminar rooms for meetings and instruction, areas for group discussion, and ample study carrels for individual use. Audio-visual materials, both educational and recreational, are available for use in specially equipped facilities.

The rapid development of the University requires a correspondingly rapid rate of growth in its library collection. The Library opened in 1991 with a collection of approximately 120,000 books, bound periodicals and non-print materials. During the 1991-94 triennium and thereafter, the Library plans

to add about 60,000 items per year to provide support for the University's programme development. Reaching beyond local holdings, the Library has made extensive provisions for automation. The Library Online System forms a part of the campus-wide network, and is therefore accessible from every

part of the campus. Through the Online System, users are able to consult a variety of bibliographic

and full text information as well as to search CD-ROM databases. Currently, the University Library has over 60 such databases, ranking it among the very top in all academic institutions in the world. The University Library is linked via telecommunication networks to libraries and databases in

institutions locally and overseas.

LANGUAGE CENTRE

Those students needing English language support have access to the Language Centre's pre-sessional

and in-course provisions, and Departments may require such supplementary study. HKUST is

considering the adoption of minimum graduation requirements in communication skills for all majors.

The Centre will also offer a programme of subjects in various modern world languages such as Japanese,

Spanish, and French.

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MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION AND PREPARATION CENTRE (MCPC)

Materials are the building blocks of our physical world. A better understanding of the structure and properties of materials, together with the advent of new processing methods, have underpinned many recent technological advances. HKUST has therefore established a central facility, the Mate-rials Characterisation and Preparation Centre (MCPC), specifically devoted to the synthesis and study of new materials. The facility serves academ-ics from all the Science and Engineering Depart-ments, and promotes both interdisciplinary re-search and collaboration with other research organisations. Any spare equipment capacity in the Centre is available to clients from other Hong Kong tertiary institutions, government bodies, and private industry.

Instrumentation already in operation includes both scanning and transmission electron microscopes, X-ray diffraction systems, a multi-technique surface analysis system, a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, and thin film preparation and measurement equipment. These items are particularly suited to the study of electronic, magnetic and optical materials with potential for commercial exploitation.

MICROELECTRONICS FABRICATION CENTRE (MFC)

The mission of the Microelectronic Fabrication Centre (MFC) is to provide capabilities for the fabrication of microelectronic devices and inte-grated circuits in support of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research. Particular objecti ves for technology development include novel semiconductor devices, higher speed transistors and ICs, innovative microsensors and microactuators, and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). To achieve the objectives, half of the 495 m' allocated to the Centre in Phase I is devoted to Class 1000 clean rooms where state-of-the-art microelectronic processing equipment is located. The Centre's clean rooms are divided into four basic fabrication modules, namely, photolithography,

thermal diffUSion/thin film deposition, dry/wet etching and metallisation.

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TEACHING AND RESEARCH LABORATORIES

In 1993 the School of Engineering will move into Phase II of the Academic Complex in which all of the School's teaching and research laboratories will be housed. Some of the laboratories planned for the School are listed below.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING CENTRE

Manufacturing Laboratory Automation Laboratory Robotics Laboratory Control Laboratory Design Laboratory CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Process Engineering Applications Laboratory Advanced Materials Research Laboratory Bioengineering Research Laboratory

Environmental Engineering Research Laboratory Modelling and Computing Laboratory

Pilot Plant Laboratory Analytical Laboratory

CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Structures/Solid Mechanics/Dynamics Laboratory Geotechnical Laboratory

Water Resources & Environmental Fluid Mechanics/Hydraulics Laboratory Construction/Concrete/Materials Laboratory

Environmental Laboratory Surveying Laboratory

Computational Mechanics Laboratory

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Personal Computer Laboratory Unix Laboratory I, II and III

Database, Knowledge Base, and Systems Laboratory

Parallel Computation and Distributed Systems Laboratory Graphics/Visualization Laboratory

AI/Robotics Laboratory Project Laboratory

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Basic Electronics Core Course Laboratory

Device Characterisation and Test Laboratory

Electromagnetics Laboratory

Communication and Network Laboratory

Digital Electronics and Microprocessor Laboratory

VLSI Design and Test Laboratory Analog Electronics Laboratory PC CAD Laboratory

Computer Engineering Laboratory

Senior Project Laboratory

Integrated Sensor and Instrumentation Laboratory Video Technology Laboratory

Image Processing Laboratory Digital Signal Processing Laboratory

Systems Research Laboratory

Motor Control Laboratory Robot Manipulation Laboratory Photonic Materials Laboratory Electro-optic Laboratory

Wireless Communication Laboratory

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Laboratory

Quality Control Laboratory Facility Planning Laboratory Material Handling Laboratory

System Performance and Simulation Laboratory Industrial Control Laboratory

Ergonomics Laboratory Work Methods Laboratory

Industrial Psychology Laboratory Packaging Laboratory

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

Materials Laboratory

Acoustic Laboratory

Micromachines Laboratory

Aerosol Clean Room Laboratory

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The research functions of our University not only provide for the intellectual development of faculty and students but also stimulate the transfer of the newest and best in technology to meet the economic, industrial, commercial, and environmental needs of Hong Kong. The faculty provide the leadership

to position HKUST's research at the forefront of intellectual development and to insure the movement of new knowledge into teaching programmes. As participants in research activities, students build a foundation for fruitful professional careers in industry, commerce, education, or public service.

No university, especially a technological university like HKUST, can be self-contained in research. Elsewhere in the world are recognised experts, fine laboratories, and good organisations that can contribute greatly to the programmes at HKUST. One of the goals of research programme devel

op-ment is to co-operate worldwide with other universities, research institutions, and industriallabora-tories to the benefit of all. Thus, duplication of costly facilities and programmes may be avoided. These

partnerships in research extend the capability of HKUST far beyond local resources. The benefits of these partnerships are especially significant during a period when faculty and the student body are expanding rapidly and new laboratory facilities are being constructed.

To contribute more effectively to the economic vitality of Hong Kong and the surrounding region, the University works with industrial and commercial organisations to set up new and expanded

enterprises. Furthermore, the University's personnel and facilities are available to support the

community's on-going technical needs in testing, computation, evaluation, non-credit and credit training, as well as industrial R&D.

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FUNDING SOURCES

Research in the School of Engineering is funded from a variety of sources, both government and private. At present, there are already over 70 research projects in the School (see Appendix 2). Application forms for all competitive research grants are normally available from the HKUST Office of Contract and Grant Administration (OCGA). Application deadlines cited below are subject to

change.

A major source of funding for research is the recurrent budget of the University. In Hong Kong, departmental budgets contain a research component (between 30% and 40% of the budget) that is intended, by the University and Polytechnic Grants Committee (UPGC) which funds tertiary insritutions in Hong Kong, to support such aspects of research as conference travel, consumables, and general expenses. Hence, these items are generally not supported by the UPGC-funded research grants.

RESEARCH GRANTS COUNCIL EARMARKED RESEARCH GRANTS

The Research Grants Council (RGC) allocates grants on a competitive basis for academic research

projects undertaken by academic staff of the seven tertiary institutions funded by the UPGe. HKUST is one of these seven institutions. Applications are submitted by individuals or groups of academic staff. The research can be of a basic or applied nature. Grant funds provide support mainly for research staff and may support a modest amount of equipment, consumable, and travel expenses. The deadline for submission to RGC is 1 November for grants beginning no earlier than 1 July of the following year.

RGC DIRECT ALLOCATION GRANT

The RGC provides a block grant to each of the seven tertiary institutions funded by the UPGC for allocation to research projects. In 1992/93 the total funds available amounted to HK$3.5 million. Awards are made on a competitive basis, are normally for one year, and cannot exceed HK$200,OOO per award. Grant funds provide support mainly for research staff and may support a modest amount of equipment, consumable, and travel expenses. The deadlinefor submission in the 1992/93 academic year was 1 September for awards starting 1 October.

RGC CENTRAL ALLOCATION

The RGC provides, as its yearly budget permits, grants in support of inter-institutional research projects. Grant funds prO\'ide mainly support for facilities or equipment costs that normally cannot

be supported from the recurrent budgets of individual institutions. The involvement of several institutions in the proposal is strongly encouraged. The deadline for submission to RGC is normally in early Fall.

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UPGe-FUNDED RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT

As a UPGC-funded institution, HKUST uses about 2% of the overall recurrent budget to provide grants to build research infrastructure. Research infrastructure is mainly interpreted as the building of research programme activities, procedures and mechanisms needed for the development ofHKUST

into a research university. Interdisciplinary and/or multidisciplinary proposals are preferred to augment the normally funded pattern of disciplinary research. In 1992/93 the total funds available

amounted to HK$12 million. Awards are made on a competitive basis and are normally for one to three years. Grant funds provide support mainly for research staff and may support a modest amount of equipment, consumable, and travel expenses. A unique aspect of the Research Infrastructure Grant programme is that projects are required over their life-time to attract external non-UPGC funding of an amount at least equal to that of the Research Infrastructure Grant awarded and other UPGC-sponsored funds. In the 1992/93 academic year there were four deadlines for submission: 1 August 1992; 1 November 1992; 1 February 1993 and 1 May 1993.

PRIVATE AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FUNDING SOURCES

In addition to the sources of research funding discussed above, there are a number of other private

and governmental funding sources some of which are listed below. Requests for proposals (RFPs) for these sources are available from the Office of Contract and Grant Administration.

UK/HK Joint Research Scheme

Provides support mainly for travel costs for collaborative research with another institution in the

United Kingdom. Foundations

The Croucher Foundation

Chiang Industrial Charity Foundation Ltd.

Various branches of the Hong Kong government from time to time issue requests for proposals. There are also many private businesses and corporations in Hong Kong which provide opportunities for research or consulting contracts. A sample of some of these which have or have had contracts with faculty at HKUST are:

Private Companies

Hutchison Telecom

Mass Transit Railway Corporation NEC Corporation

Chrontel, Incorporated

Glaxo Hong Kong Ltd. Hat Fash Ltd.

Hong Kong Government Civil Aviation Department

Geotechnical Engineering Office

Finally, there are a number of research institutes and centres within HKUST that fund research

projects. These are described below.

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RESEARCH INSTITUTES AND CENTRES

Some research activities fit well into the traditional disciplinary organisation, and are administered by academic Departments and Schools, This is espe-cially true of smaller, basic research programmes

that primarily involve faculty and thesis students,

For research programmes that are large and require the participation of a complex mixture of faculty and students from different disciplines, the activi-ties are separately administered in research

insti-tutes and centres, Special laboratory facilities are,

in some instances, also separately and centrally

maintained, Faculty and students are encouraged

to pursue disciplinary as well as multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research,

SINO SOFTWARE RESEARCH CENTRE

The Sino Software Research Centre (SSRC) is a

recently created facility in HKUST that takes the research and development aspects of its mission equally seriously, Established with a $20 million grant from the Sino Land Co, Ltd, the SSRC began operation inJuly 1992 with the dual aim of supporting software research that can lead to practical applications, and providing assistance in developing that software into actual products,

The Centre sees its primary role as that of a catalyst, helping software projects reach the critical phases

of development where ideas get translated into prototypes and large-scale trials, Projects by HKUST faculty members from any department are eligible for support. The Centre particularly encourages research in areas that are relevant to the economic and social development of Hong Kong, Current

areas of interest include:

Intelligent information retrieval systems

Knowledge bases to support business decision-making

Multi-country information integration

Beyond its interest in software research and development, the SSRC also provides technical and

consultative help to local businesses as they seek to implement the latest software technologies, As

part of this effort, the Centre sponsors workshops, seminars and lectures on software issues related to

the needs of businesses and public institutions, As an integral part of HKUST's Research and Development Branch, the SSRC is dedicated both to advancing the state-of-the-art in software

applications and to serving the needs of Hong Kong,

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BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

The Biotechnology Research Institute (BRI) at HKUSTwas established in 1990 with a $130 million donation from The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club. Its specific mission is to assist in Hong Kong's economic development through the development of a biotechnology industry. BRI supports biotech-nological research projects in HKUST as well as other tertiary educational institutions in Hong Kong. Selection of projects is carried out by a Programme Advisory Committee. An International Advisory Panel advises on the overall direction and operation of BRI.

Ever since the inception ofHKUST, biotechnology has been targeted as a top research priority of the University and an important area for postgraduate studies. BRI's contribution resides in spurning the development of biotechnology-related interests in the relevant Departments, and the attraction of world-class scientists and engineers to HKUST. Currently fifteen HKUST faculty participate in BRI-supported research projects. BRI is also expending $80 million to acquire equipment for biotechnology and to establish facilities in Animal Care, Plant Growth, Cell Culture and Fermentation.

HONG KONG TELECOM INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

This Institute has been founded with a grant of $100 million from Hong Kong Telecommunication Limited. The concept of the Institute is based on the recognition that in the future there will be no economic development, no industry or commerce, no service or manufacturing capability of any significance without the full utilization of telecommunication and information technology. All Schools at the University are involved in the research activities of this Institute. At present, the Institute is sponsoring four major research programs, namely Lightwave Technology, Network Technology, Wireless Communication, and Video Technology.

Undergraduate scholarships and postgraduate research assistantships are also offered through the Institute, and certain members of the academic faculty are designated as Institute Fellows.

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D E P A R T M E N T O F

C H E M I C A L ENGINEERING

Prof. Po-Lock Yue

Head

FACULTY

Chemical engineering is a discipline in which the principles of the mathematical, physical and natural sciences are used to solve problems in applied chemistry. Chemical engineers design, develop, and optimise processes or plants, operate them, manage the individuals and capital which make them possible, and do the research necessary for new deveiopments. They supply society with petroleum products, plastics, agricultural chemicals, household products, pharmaceuticals, electronic and advanced materials, photographic materials, chemical and biological compounds, various food and other products.

Professor and Head of Department: Po-Lock YUE, BE, PhD McGill

Professor:

H.K. CHANG, BS National Taiwan; MS Stanford; PhD Northwestern (Dean of School of Engineering)

Reader:

Chi-Ming CHAN, BS Minnesota; MS, PhD Calif lnst of Tech

Lecturers:

Chak K. CHAN, BS Texas, Austin; PhD Calif lnst of Tech Tze-Man KO, BE Cooper Union; PhD Wisconsin, Madison

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-RESEARCH AREAS

Chemical Engineering has become a highly diversified engineering and science discipline which

encompasses research interests ranging from aerosol to zeolite and from conventional petrochemical

processing to multi-disciplinary areas such as materials engineering, biotechnology and environmental

engineering. In addition to the fundamentals of transport, thermodynamics, kinetics and reaction engineering, research interests at HKUST focus in four areas. They are: 1) Advanced Materials, 2) Biochemical Engineering, 3) Environmental Engineering, and 4) Modelling and Computation. Brief

descriptions of these research emphases are given below.

ADVANCED MATERIALS

Over the last three decades, many of the "high-technology" industries have evolved from mechanical -based manufacturing to chemical--based manufacturing. Examples may be seen in home

entertain-ment, data storage and manipulation, telecommunications, high performance polymers, advanced

ceramics and composites. Chemical engineers have actively participated in research that has made these advances possible. At HKUST, research efforts will be focused on novel polymers and materials for photonics, electronics and recordings. The fundamental processes such as rheology,

non-Newtonian flow, heat and mass transport, and reactor design associated with the production and

processing of these materials will be studied in depth. Research programmes are supported by the

Microelectronics Fabrication Centre and the Materials Characterisation and Preparation Centre.

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BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Biotechnology and biomedicine have emerged as new opportunities for chemical engineers. Potential applications are artificial organs, therapeutic pharmaceuticals and agricultural products. The design of a bioprocess relies on the understanding of the kinetics of microbial growth or enzyme catalysed reactions and the transport and thermodynamic properties in the biochemical system. Genetic and environmental manipulations of cells for protein production and for enhanced biocatalytic activities

are possible by techniques of recombinant DNA and gene splicing. Novel protein separation is also an active research endeavor. Research programmes are conducted in conjunction with the Biotech-nology Research Institute at HKUST.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Hong Kong is a densely populated urban city where encounter of air, water, municipal and industrial pollution is a fact oflife for its residents. Naturally, research programmes at HKUST aim at developing appropriate technologies for improving the environmental quality in Hong Kong. However, research efforts will not merely be restricted to tackling local problems but will involve fundamental studies of generic phenomena and innovative methods which provide the basis for new solutions to the many and varied environmental problems world-wide. The Department intends to participate in collabo-rative programmes with other departments in the University and other research and higher education institutions, particularly in South East Asia. Examples of projects include air pollution monitoring and modelling, pollutant formation and abatement, gas to particulate conversions, combustion, stack dispersions, conventional and advanced methods for the treatment of waste water, hazardous waste and micro-contamination, waste management, and cleaner technologies.

MODELLING AND COMPUTATION

Validated and robust models underpin the success of scale-up, design and optimisation of all kinds of processes in the process and allied industries. The design, operation and control of these processes may be facilitated by advanced computational tools and computer technology. In conjunction with the other three areas of research, projects will be developed to model the associated complex problems such as air pollutant dispersion, scale-up of bioprocesses, and surface phenomena and effects. Other projects will focus on the application of dynamic simulation, parallel processing, knowledge-based systems, neural network and other artificial intelligence techniques to problems in non-traditional processes, particularly those that are relevant to industries in Hong Kong and Asia.

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D E P A R T M E N T O F

CIVIL A N D S T R U C T U R A L

E N G I N E E R I N G

Prof. Chih-Kang Shen Head

FACULTY

Civil and structural engineering is a broad-based discipline in which technical skills

are applied to solve problems related to the maintenance and advancement of civilisation. Solutions to most societal problems have a component which involves civil and structural engineering, including the development, utilisation, and control of resources. Since the practice of the profession is rapidly changing, the civil and structural engineering programme emphasises the teaching of fundamental knowledge together with basic rechnical and human skills to prepare the students to meet the challenges found in the development of a modern society. In particular, the programme aims at familiarising the student with the broad and interdisciplinary nature of civil and structural engineering, and with the role and responsibility of civil engineers in

the planning, design and construction of modern infrastructures.

Professor

and

Head of

Department:

Chih·Kang SHEN, BS National Taiwan; MS

New

Hamp

s

hir

e

;

PhD

Calif

,

Berkeley

Professors:

Thomas E. STELSON, BS, MS, DSc Carnegie Inst

of

Tech

(Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Development)

Howard ju-Chang HUANG, BS National Taiwan; MS, PhD

T

exas,

Austin

Paul Tse-Yung CHANG, BS National

Ta

iw

an;

MS, PhD

Calif,

Berkeley

Senior Lecturer:

Neil C. MICKLEBOROUGH, Dip.C.E.

H

obart

T

ech

College;

MEng. Carleton;PhD Tasmania

Lecturers:

Mark j. DAVIDSON, BSc, PhD

Canterbury, Christchurch

jun-Shang KUANG, BSc

South China

Institute

of

Te

c

hn

ology;

PhD Hong Kong and Camln-idge

Kin-Man LEE, BESc, PhD Western Ontario

Irene Man-Chi LO, BSc National Taiwan; MSc, PhD

Texas,

Austin Duncan A. MCINNIS, BSc, MSc

Calgary;

PhD Toronto

David G. WAREHAM, BASe, MASc

Waterloo;

PhD British

Columbia

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RESEARCH AREAS

The research focus of the Civil and Structural Engineering Department lies in two broad areas: infrastructural development and planning, and en-vironmental and water resources studies. There are many subgroups under each of these two areas. A brief description of each area is given below. It is likely that research focus will shift as changes are called for to explore new areas of interest associated with the emergence of new technology.

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING

The bulk of the infrastructure development schemes are within the realm of the civil engineering dis-ciplines, including the traditional specialty fields of structural engineering, construction manage-ment and technology, geotechnical engineering, harbour and coastal engineering, and the interdis-ciplinary, broad-based approach of transportation systems engineering, regional development and planning, etc. The infrastructure facilities being developed under the Port and Airport Develop-ment Scheme (PADS) in Hong Kong has a very

strong and positive impact on research and technology development of our postgraduate programme. Major research areas identified include: construction technology and ground engineering, building-system design and analysis, geotechnical engineering and soil-structure interaction, and infrastructure system development.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WATER RESOURCES STUDIES

Hong Kong is a densely populated community which is surrounded by a marine environment. Proper management of the environmental quality of both land and ocean waters is crucial to the well-being of the people ofHong Kong. In order for further expansion to occur in the already crowded commetcial and industrial sectors, unique environmental strategies and technologies must be adopted to avoid further deterioration of the environmental quality. The Civil and Structural Engineering Department intends to pursue an active role in environmental and water resources research, with the goal of contributing to the preservation and restoration of environmental quality in Hong Kong. The general categories of research include: water quality management and pollution control; handling and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes; computational hydraulics for modelling pollutant transport; and comprehensive water resources planning.

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D E P A R T M E N T O F

C O M P U T E R S C I E N C E

...

Prof. Vincent Y. S. Shen

Head

FACULTY

Computer science is the discipline that studies the structure, function, and application of computers. The computer science programmes at HKUST cover such topics as

algorithmic analysis and design, artificial intelligence, communications and networks, computer architecture, data and knowledge base management, hUIT)an computer

interaction, operating systems, programming languages and compilers, and software engineering. Traditional computer science research covers com purer hardware (the

physical components of computer systems) and computer software (the logical

instruc-tions to the computer for problem solving). Computer science programmes at HKUST

will cover both areas but will particularly emphasise software. This emphasis is

consistent with a world-wide trend of increasing importance of computer software in research as well as various applications.

Professor and Head of Department:

Vincent Y.S. SHEN, BS National Taiwan; MA, PhD Princeton

Professors:

Roland T. CHIN, BS, PhD Missouri-Columbia

Frederick H. LOCHOVSKY, BASe, MSc, PhD Toronto

(Associate Dean of Engineering)

Reader:

Samuel T. CHANSON, BSc Hong Kong, MSc, PhD Calif, Berkeley

Senior ucturers:

Amelia C.W. FONG LOCHOVSKY, BSc Toronto; MSc, MA, PhD Princeton Michael KAMINSKI, MSc Moscow State; PhD Hebrew Uni~ of Jerusalem

Ting-Chuen PONG, BS Wisconsin, Eau Claire; MS, PhD Virginia Poly tech Inst and State Uni~

Helen

C.

SHEN, BMath, PhD Warerloo; MSc Toronto

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Lecturers:

lshfaq AHMAD, BSc

Llniv

of

Engineering

and Technology;

MS, PhD

Syracuse

Lewis H

.

M. CHAU, BSc

Chinese

Llniv

of

Hong

Kong;

MSc

Alabama, Birmingham;

PhD

Calif, Los Angeles

Siu-Wing CHENG, BSc

Hong

Kong;

PhD

~finnesota

Scott

C.

DEER WESTER, BS, MS,

PhD

Purdue

Pamela A. DREW, BA, MS, PhD

Colorado, Boulder

Mordecai]. GOLIN, BSc

Hebrew

Llniv

of Jerusalem; ~fA,

PhD

Princeton

Mounir HAMDl, BS

Southwestern Louisiana;

MS,

PhD

Pittsburgh

Kamalakar KARLAP

A

LEl-f, BSc

Bombay;

MS Indian

Statistical

Inst; MS

Indian

Inst

of Tech;

PhD

Georgia

Inst

of Tech

Alex Chia-Yee KEAN, BCS, MSc

Acadia

Llniv,

Canada;

PhD

British Columbia

Chung-Mong LEE, BSc, MSc,

PhD

Minnesota

Qing LI, BE Hunan; MSc, PhD

Southern Calif

]ogesh

K.

~[UPPALA,

BE

Osmania;

MS

Southwestern Louisiana;

PhD

Duke

Man-Chi PONG, BSc (Eng), MPhil Hong

Kong;

MSc

Calif, Los Angeles;

PhD Kent,

Canterbury

Chung-Dak SHUM, BS, MS

Washington

Llniv; PhD

Calif, Los

Angeles

~fichael

D. STIBER, BS

Washington

Llniv; MS, PhD

Calif,

Los

Angeles

Dekai WU, BS

Calif,

San Diego; PhD

Calif, Berkeley

Dit-Yan

YEUNG,

BSc (Eng), MPhil Hong Kong; MS, PhD

Southern Calif

Visiting Scholar:

Stephen M. THEBAUT, BA

Duke;

MS, PhD

Purdue

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RESEARCH AREAS

FOUNDATIONS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Foundations of Computer Science can be di\'ided into two areas, namely, Theory of Computation, and Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Work in Theory of Computation seeks to uncover and explain the structures underlying computational processes, as well as to model the difficulties encountered

in an attempt to understand them, The goals of research in Design and Analysis of Algorithms are

to identify central problems in various applications and develop efficient approaches to soke them,

as \\'ell as to propose effective general algorithm design paradigm and analysis techniques, Topics under

investigation are: algebraic complexity of computation; applications of logic; automata and formal language theor),; combinatorial optimization; computational geometry; graph theory and algorithms; probabilistic and randomized algorithms,

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Artificial intelligence (AI) research studies how computers can be made to exhibit intelligent beha\'iour in performing certain tasks which, until now, have been better done by humans, These tasks include deductive and inductive reasoning, planning, speech recognition, vision, language understanJing, common-sense reasoning, learning, and motion control. Related fundamental issues in AI involve knowledge representation, problem-solving paradigms and strategies, computer

lan-guages for AI and their implementations, software development environments, and parallel architec-tures for AI applications. Topics under investigation include: computer vision; expert systems; image processing; logic programming; machine learning; natural language processing; neurocomputing; Robotics.

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COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Computer engineeting is concerned with the design, analysis and implementation of computer systems. Design techniques take into consideration both the requirements imposed upon the system and the technology available for implementation, while analysis techniques are useful in verifying if the system meets its requirements. Topics under investigation include: computer architecture and organisation; fault-tolerant computing; operating systems; parallel and distributed computing; real-time systems; computer communication and networkmg; VLSI design.

DATA AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Data and knowledge management covers research on techniques for representing and utilising data and knowledge bases and on effective integration of these two technologies into a unified approach for supporting emerging data- and knowledge-intensive applications. Technologies of relevance to

this research area include database modelling and design, query languages, knowledge representation, planning and problem-solving, information retrieval, integration and interoperability of heteroge-neous data/knowledge bases. A major application area in Hong Kong is providing such advanced technologies to the local industrial sector as it moves towards computerised information sen' ices.

Topics under investigation include: conceptual modelling and design; DBMS internals; distributed, federated, and heterogeneous databases; information retrieval; intelligent database systems; organisational activity support; user level facilities.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Software engineering covers topics related to the design, de\'elopment, testing, and maintenance of software systems, especially those that are large and complex. The goal is to identify the methods and tools that will be used by software engineers in the future to produce high-quality systems at low cost. Topics under investigation include: Chinese computing, formal specifications; graphical use; interface design; program visualisation; requirements engzneering; software architecture design for multi-media communications.

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D E P A R T M E N T O F

E L E C T R I C A L A N D E L E C T R O N I C

E N G I N E E R I N G

Prof. Peter W, Cheung Head

FACULTY

As a classical discipline, electrical engineering can be defined simply as the theories and methods to generate, transmit, receive, modulate, control, and utilise electromag-netic waves and energy, However, electrical and electronic engineering has e,'oh'ed into an exciting "high tech" discipline which COHrs a wide spectrum of modern technologies such as analogue and digital circuits, semiconductor devices and mate-rials, optoelectronics, microelectronics, microprocessor and electronic memory

de-vices, signal processing and communication, control and expert systems, computer networks, electromagnetic waves and telecommunication, energy systems and power distribution, It is fair to say that advances in electrical and electronic engineering in the past decade hal'e influenced every aspect of our li,'es, and will continue to do so in this decade and into the next century, In particular, for young people entering the work force, electrical and electronic engineering provides new and exciting employ-ment opportunities,

Professor and Head

of

Department:

Peter W, CHEUNG, BS Oregon State; MS Puget Sound; PhD Washington

Professors:

Donald A, GEORGE, BEng McGill; MS Stanford; ScD Massachusetts Inst. of Tech

(Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs) Hoi-Shing KWOK, BS Northwestern; MS, PhD Harvard

Ming LIOU, BS National Taiwan; MS Drexel, PhD Stanford

Ruey-Wen LIU, BS, MS, PhD Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Visiting Professor:

Xie-Ting LING, Graduate Shanghai Jiao Tung, Postgtaduate Fudan

Reader:

Philip C.H, CHAN, BS Calif, Davis; MS, PhD Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Senior Lecturers:

Zexiang LI, BS Carnegie-Mellon; MS, PhD Calif, Berkeley

Tai-Chin LO, BS National Taiwan; MS, PhD Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

(Director of Microelectronics Fabrication Centre)