Message from the Dean

Welcome to the College of Engineering at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). As Dean, my mission is to empower our students with the advanced knowledge and critical academic foundations required to drive transformative change in a rapidly evolving world. I firmly believe that the most effective way to secure a sustainable, inclusive future is to actively construct it, a philosophy that perfectly underpins our vision to nurture next-generation talent and expand the global footprint of engineering innovation.

Our world-class faculty consistently pushes the frontiers of technology, bridging fundamental science with real-world applications while regularly publishing high-impact research outputs in high profile journals, including Science, Nature and Nature’s sister journals. This excellence is further demonstrated by our leadership in securing two cutting-edge research centres under Hong Kong SAR Government’s InnoHK initiative, "SEAM@InnoHK." Additionally, we actively spearhead entrepreneurship as a driving force behind CityUHK’s flagship HK Tech 300 programme, having successfully incubated over 200 high-potential start-ups. The global resonance of our academic community is clearly reflected in recent research metrics: Clarivate Analytics recognised 19 of our faculty members among “Highly Cited Researchers” in 2025, while 120 were featured in “World's Top 2% Scientists 2025” list published by Stanford University.

This same commitment to pioneering new frontiers and translating discovery into real-world impact directly shapes our academic approach that nurtures the next generation of engineering leaders through globally oriented curricula and hands-on industry experience.  Guided by CityUHK’s robust internationalisation strategy, we provide our students with immense global exposure, partnering with more than 50 prestigious institutions worldwide to offer enriching exchange programmes. Combined with initiatives like our Joint Bachelor's Degree Programme with CentraleSupélec at Paris-Saclay University, France, we ensure our graduates develop the practical competence, collaborative skills, and confidence required of global experimental scientists and industry leaders.

Reflecting our remarkable, milestone-driven progress in research and education, the College stands proudly among the world’s top 50 engineering institutions. This standing is further highlighted by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, where the College achieved standout success, with Materials Science surging to No. 39 globally and securing the No. 1 spot in Hong Kong across all major ranking systems, namely QS, ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), U.S. News & World Report, and Clarivate’s Essential Science Indicators. At the same time, we continue to serve as a vital research engine across 16 core disciplines, seven of which secure the top spot in Hong Kong according to GRAS.

I welcome you to engage with our dynamic academic community as we pioneer new horizons and shape the future of global engineering.

Professor Steven WANG
Dean, College of Engineering
City University of Hong Kong