Latest news from Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /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 /articles/professor-alison-noble-reappointed-as-hkias-senior-fellow/?sc=rsin /articles/professor-alison-noble-reappointed-as-hkias-senior-fellow/?sc=rsin Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:05:37 EST The Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) is pleased to announce that Professor Alison Noble, currently serving as the Technikos Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford, rejoins us as a Senior Fellow of the Institute. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/renowned-physicist-professor-enge-wang-s-visit-sparks-academic-collaboration-and-innovation-at-cityuhk/?sc=rsin /articles/renowned-physicist-professor-enge-wang-s-visit-sparks-academic-collaboration-and-innovation-at-cityuhk/?sc=rsin Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:05:03 EST The Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) welcomed Professor Enge Wang, a distinguished physicist and HKIAS Senior Fellow, from 29 July 2024 to 2 August 2024. Professor Wang's visit was marked by a series of enriching activities that fostered academic exchange and potential collaborations. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/renowned-physicist-professor-qi-kun-xue-receives-china-s-state-pre-eminent-science-and-technology-award/?sc=rsin /articles/renowned-physicist-professor-qi-kun-xue-receives-china-s-state-pre-eminent-science-and-technology-award/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:05:23 EST Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) of City University of Hong Kong congratulates Professor Qi-Kun Xue, a distinguished physicist and Senior Fellow at HKIAS, who has been honored with China's State Pre-eminent Science and Technology Award for his outstanding contribution to scientific and technological innovation. The award was presented by President Xi Jinping in Beijing on 24 June 2024. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/cityuhk-president-prof-freddy-boey-appointed-as-hkias-senior-fellow/?sc=rsin /articles/cityuhk-president-prof-freddy-boey-appointed-as-hkias-senior-fellow/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:00:13 EST The Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Freddy Boey Yin Chiang as the Senior Fellow of the Institute. Professor Boey, currently serving as the President and Distinguished University Professor of City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this prestigious role. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/hkias-senior-fellow-professor-sir-john-b-pendry-receives-the-2024-kyoto-prize/?sc=rsin /articles/hkias-senior-fellow-professor-sir-john-b-pendry-receives-the-2024-kyoto-prize/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:05:28 EST The Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) is pleased to share that Professor Sir John Pendry, our HKIAS Senior Fellow and Professor of Theoretical Solid State Physics at Imperial College London, has been awarded the 2024 Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology for his contribution to the Theoretical Construction of Metamaterials in Materials Science. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/ai-s-transformative-power-in-scientific-exploration/?sc=rsin /articles/ai-s-transformative-power-in-scientific-exploration/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:05:15 EST Professor Wei-Ying Ma, Huiyan Chair Professor and Chief Scientist of the Institute for AI Industry Research (AIR) at Tsinghua University, delivered a HKIAS Distinguished lecture titled "Generative AI for Scientific Discovery" on 11 June 2024. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/prominent-physicist-prof-enge-wang-visits-hkias-at-city-university-of-hong-kong/?sc=rsin /articles/prominent-physicist-prof-enge-wang-visits-hkias-at-city-university-of-hong-kong/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:00:47 EST The Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) welcomed Professor Enge Wang from June 3 to June 7, 2024. Prof. Wang, a Senior Fellow of HKIAS and University Chair Professor of Physics at Peking University, is a distinguished member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/hkias-e-newsletter-2024-june-issue-out-now/?sc=rsin /articles/hkias-e-newsletter-2024-june-issue-out-now/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:05:34 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. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/hkias-senior-fellow-professor-nieng-yan-wins-the-l-or-al-unesco-for-women-in-science-international-award-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/hkias-senior-fellow-professor-nieng-yan-wins-the-l-or-al-unesco-for-women-in-science-international-award-2024/?sc=rsin Sun, 02 Jun 2024 22:05:13 EST The Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) of City University of Hong Kong congratulates our Senior Fellow, Professor Nieng Yan, on winning the prestigious L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Award 2024. This recognition celebrate Professor Yan's exceptional contributions to structural biology. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/hkias-distinguished-lecture-series-generative-ai-for-scientific-discovery-by-prof-wei-ying-ma-june-11/?sc=rsin /articles/hkias-distinguished-lecture-series-generative-ai-for-scientific-discovery-by-prof-wei-ying-ma-june-11/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 May 2024 04:05:46 EST As the Huiyan Chair Professor at Tsinghua University and Chief Scientist at the Institute for AI Industry Research (AIR), Professor Wei-Ying Ma will share insights on the advancements and challenges of generative AI technology in scientific discovery. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/professor-serge-haroche-nobel-laureate-2012-and-the-chairman-of-the-hong-kong-institute-for-advanced-study-hkias/?sc=rsin /articles/professor-serge-haroche-nobel-laureate-2012-and-the-chairman-of-the-hong-kong-institute-for-advanced-study-hkias/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 May 2024 04:05:53 EST Dive into the world of advanced research and intellectual exchange as Professor Haroche shares his inspiring journey and groundbreaking contributions in the field of quantum physics and optics. From his early fascination with physics to his pioneering work in "Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics," Professor Haroche's expertise has paved the way for exciting possibilities in quantum information science. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/hkias-distinguished-lecture-on-full-quantum-effects-in-condensed-matter-physics-by-prof-enge-wang-6-june/?sc=rsin /articles/hkias-distinguished-lecture-on-full-quantum-effects-in-condensed-matter-physics-by-prof-enge-wang-6-june/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 May 2024 07:00:20 EST In this lecture, Professor Enge Wang, the HKIAS Senior Fellow and University Chair Professor of Physics at Peking University, will explore the fascinating advancements in condensed matter physics. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/renowned-cognitive-neuroscientist-professor-ovid-jyh-lang-tzeng-visits-hkias-at-cityuhk/?sc=rsin /articles/renowned-cognitive-neuroscientist-professor-ovid-jyh-lang-tzeng-visits-hkias-at-cityuhk/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 May 2024 06:00:35 EST The Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is delighted to welcome our HKIAS Senior Fellow Professor Ovid Jyh-Lang Tzeng for an academic exchange from May 9 to May 14, 2024. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/new-senior-fellow-prof-marc-fontecave-joins-hkias/?sc=rsin /articles/new-senior-fellow-prof-marc-fontecave-joins-hkias/?sc=rsin Mon, 20 May 2024 22:05:34 EST We are pleased to announce that Prof. Marc Fontecave, a world-renowned chemist, has been appointed as the Senior Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS), City University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/prof-philippe-ciarlet-s-visit-to-cityuhk-advancing-scientific-research/?sc=rsin /articles/prof-philippe-ciarlet-s-visit-to-cityuhk-advancing-scientific-research/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 May 2024 22:05:36 EST The Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) of City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is delighted to welcome Prof. Philippe Ciarlet, a world-renowned mathematician and our HKIAS Senior Fellow, during his stay from 11 April to 29 May 2024. Prof. Ciarlet's visit is marked by several pivotal events to advance scientific research and foster academic collaboration. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/senior-fellow-prof-sir-john-ball-visits-cityuhk-to-foster-collaboration-in-mathematics/?sc=rsin /articles/senior-fellow-prof-sir-john-ball-visits-cityuhk-to-foster-collaboration-in-mathematics/?sc=rsin Thu, 02 May 2024 07:05:06 EST Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) hosted Prof. Sir John Ball, our HKIAS Senior Fellow, to strengthen mathematical collaborations and promote academic exchanges. Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong /articles/hkias-senior-fellow-prof-way-kuo-awarded-at-international-exhibition-of-inventions-of-geneva/?sc=rsin /articles/hkias-senior-fellow-prof-way-kuo-awarded-at-international-exhibition-of-inventions-of-geneva/?sc=rsin Wed, 01 May 2024 22:05:16 EST Professor Way Kuo, Senior Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong, has been awarded the Special Prize and Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (IEIG). Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong