ECE Faculty Achieved Remarkable Results at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

25 April 2025

The 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, held during 9 – 13 April 2025, showcased nearly 1,050 submissions from 35 countries and regions of inventors, universities, institutes and companies. Among the 299 inventions from Hong Kong, 37 HKUST teams received a total 38 awards, demonstrating the University’s outstanding performance in the fields of life and health technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, advanced manufacturing, new energy technologies and aerospace engineering.

The inventions led by respective ECE faculty members – Professors Tim CHENG, Zhiyong FAN, Yike GUO, Xiaomeng LI and Hoi Sing KWOK – achieved remarkable recognitions at the Exhibition across the areas of integrated circuits and systems, biomedical engineering, data science and AI, microelectronics and photonics.

Professor Tim CHENG

Digital Compute-In-Memory (DCIM) Enabled Portable Genome Analysis Prototype
Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury

Digital Compute-In-Memory (DCIM) merges memory and computing logic, revolutionizing AI chips with
remarkable efficiency. AutoDCIM, the first EDA tool for DCIM design, enables DCIM-based solution demonstrated with a portable genome analysis prototype.

Ultra-high Energy Efficiency AI Accelerator for Portable Healthcare Devices
Gold Medal

A prototype for real-time, accurate clinical image segmentation, specifically tailored for a portable healthcare device. It harnesses our CNN-Transformer AI accelerator, delivering a 10x energy efficiency
enhancement over conventional digital chips.

Professor Zhiyong FAN

Biomimetic Olfactory Chips (e-nose)
Gold Medal

A Sensor Array features high-density vertical MOX nanotubes with 3D nanostructures and diverse pixels, along with signal circuits and neural networks. It mimics biological olfactory receptors with 100–10,000 sensors for advanced sensing capabilities.

Professor Yike GUO

LexiHK: Legal AI Assistance
Bronze Medal

LexiHK leverages a proprietary model and legal database to transform Hong Kong's legaltech sector by integrating advanced techniques such as Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing, and Knowledge Graphs. Key modules include Legal Knowledge Retrieval, Contract Evaluation, and Judgment Prediction, all tailored to Hong Kong's unique common law framework and local legislation. Aiming to support Hong Kong’s role as a global financial center, the project promotes innovation in legal practice, education, research, and access to justice, driving the evolution of the legal ecosystem.

Professor Xiaomeng LI

C2RV: Cross-Regional and Cross-View Learning for Sparse-View CBCT Reconstruction
Silver Medal

C2RV (Cross-Regional and Cross-View Learning) is a framework for sparse-view cone-beam computed tomography. It reconstructs 3D images from fewer projections, reducing radiation exposure by over 90% and improving accuracy in medical applications.

Professor Hoi Sing KWOK

A Vibration-resilient Fast-scanning LiDAR for Safer Self-driving Cars
Silver Medal

This LiDAR technology uses lasers to measure distances, helping with mapping and self-driving cars. With new systems involving ferroelectric liquid crystals, scanning is now 1,000 times faster, enhancing safety and reliability compared to older methods.

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