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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is the third university established by the Hong Kong Government in 1980. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a member of the Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU), a member of AACSB and EQUIS, a member of the APRU and a member of the Sino-Russian University of Technology, The school is a comprehensive university.The school has 2 state key laboratories, 1 advanced research institute, 4 scientific research platforms in mainland China, 9 research facilities, 51 research centers and 12 research institutes. As the top universities in Asia, HKUST's international academic reputation is growing. Internationalization is one of HKUST's six strategic development plans. HKUST is committed to diversified development in various fields.

    The Department of Chemistry of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has  dynamic and friendly and cooperative faculty members active in all areas of chemical research,The Department has become truly “The center of  science” since its activities intimately involve areas such as: Molecular biology, Molecular physics,, Nano-technology,Biotechnology, Environmental science, Drug design, Forensic science and others.

    The Department presently has 20 faculty members, who have diverse backgrounds, and are at forefront of their fields of research on an international basis. There are currently about 290 undergraduate chemistry majors, around 90 graduate students, and above 50 post-doctoral associates and visiting fellows in the Department. The dynamism of the Department is reflected in the large number of publications appearing in primary international scientific journals.In addition, the faculty members conduct vigorous teaching programs. The programs permit the construction of a solid knowledge platform by being able to comprehend, appreciate, and become attracted to the fascination of contemporary chemistry, be it practical, theoretical or of an applied nature in the later undergraduate years.