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HKUST and Intel Establish Joint Laboratory to Focus on High-Efficiency Intelligent Computing

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Intel Corporation announced the establishment of the HKUST–Intel Joint Laboratory. At the heart of the project is a three-year research program exploring high-efficiency near-memory computing (NMC) architectures to tackle the performance and energy-efficiency challenges of modern AI workloads. Through software–hardware co-design, the collaboration aims to inform the future development of intelligent devices and sustainable AI systems.

The signatories were Prof. Tim Kwan-Ting Cheng (Vice-President for Research and Development of HKUST) and Mr. Song Jiqiang (Director of Intel Labs China). Prof. Guo Yike (Provost of HKUST), Mr. Wang Zhicong (Chairman of Intel China), and Ms. Gabriela Cruz Thompson (Senior Director of University Research and Collaboration, Intel) witnessed the agreement.

Prof. Cheng noted that the launch of the Joint Lab aligns with HKUST’s Strategic Plan 2031, which identifies “AI, Future Computing, and Electronics” as a core research pillar. The lab will leverage HKUST’s combined strengths in software–hardware co-design and high-efficiency near-memory computing to jointly explore new pathways for intelligent computing.

The Joint Lab will be led by Prof. Yuan Xie, Fang Professor of Engineering and Chair Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST. It will focus on technical challenges in computing, memory, I/O bandwidth, and energy efficiency for intelligent devices.

Southeast University Scholars Visited Our Group

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

On August 16, 2024, distinguished faculty members from Southeast University (SEU) visited our group at HKUST and engaged in in-depth discussions with our faculty on a wide range of research topics, including electronic design automation (EDA), large language models (LLMs), chiplet technology, and analog circuit design.

The visit facilitated close exchanges between the two institutions on emerging directions in IC design and AI hardware, and explored opportunities for long-term collaboration on EDA, chiplet-based heterogeneous integration, and LLM-driven design automation.

Online Tutorial on Recent Advances in RF & Millimeter-Wave IC Power Amplifiers

Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) Hong Kong Student Chapter, with support from our group at HKUST, organized an online educational tutorial on recent advances in RF and millimeter-wave integrated circuit power amplifiers.

The tutorial was part of an ongoing effort by the SSCS Hong Kong Student Chapter to deliver high-quality educational content for post-graduate students and to motivate undergraduate students to pursue research in integrated circuit design.

IEEE SSCS Summer Camp cum HKUST Annual Symposium 2019

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

On August 9 and 10, 2019, the IEEE SSCS Hong Kong Student Chapter together with our group at HKUST co-organized the 2019 SSCS Summer Camp — HKUST Annual Symposium with the theme of AIoT-Inspired IC Design.

The two-day event brought together students, researchers, and industry experts to explore chip design for AI- and IoT-driven applications, covering topics from energy-efficient digital accelerators to mixed-signal sensor interfaces.

Prof. Shuji Nakamura (2014 Nobel Laureate) Delivered a Talk at HKUST

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

On January 16, 2019, Prof. Shuji Nakamura, the 2014 Nobel Laureate in Physics, delivered a distinguished talk at HKUST on high-brightness blue LEDs and blue laser diodes, and their role in the future of solid-state lighting.

Prof. Nakamura walked through the history of blue LED invention, the key scientific challenges that had to be overcome, and the continuing impact of GaN-based devices on energy-efficient illumination and photonic systems worldwide. The talk was followed by a lively Q&A with HKUST faculty and students.

Inaugural HKUST Symposium on Energy-Efficient ICs for AI-Driven Applications

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The inaugural HKUST symposium titled Energy-Efficient ICs for AI-Driven Applications was successfully held on June 14, 2018, bringing together leading academics and industry practitioners to discuss the frontiers of energy-efficient integrated circuits for artificial intelligence.

The symposium established an annual platform for our group to host invited talks, student presentations, and industry panels on emerging directions in AI hardware, circuit design, and EDA. It marked the starting point of a series of annual gatherings that have since brought together collaborators across the Greater Bay Area and beyond.