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.
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!
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).
Professor Étienne 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.
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.
Join us as Professor Marc Fontecave, our HKIAS Senior Fellow and Professor from Collège 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Zürich, will bring profound expertise to this position.
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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Award 2024. This recognition celebrate Professor Yan's exceptional contributions to structural biology.
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.
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