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We are always looking for talented researchers, students, and collaborators to join our group and advance interfacial science and engineering.
For summer research, you are also welcome to contact our members directly.
Join Our Team
We welcome talented students, research interns, visiting students, and scholars to explore interfacial science and engineering with us.
Graduate Students
Ph.D., MPhil, and research-oriented MSc students are welcome.
Welcome highly motivated Ph.D., MPhil, and research-oriented MSc students. Our research spans four core directions: (1) Fundamental Interfacial Problems, (2) Advanced Materials and Structures, (3) Mechanics and Physics-guided Intelligence,(4) Advanced and Innovative Applications.
Scholarships
- HKPFS & Presidential PhD Scholarship — up to HK$ 340,000 / year
- TUSS / PGS Scheme — approx. HK$ 230,000 / year
- Local Talent Scheme — HK$ 340,000 / year
- Diversity Scheme — for students from top universities of other places (e.g., Belt and Road Initiative countries/partners)
Requirements
- Engineering background (Mechanics, Mechanical, EE, MSE, Civil, Bio, or related)
- English proficiency: TOEFL > 79 or IELTS > 6.5 or CET6 > 490
Student Researchers & Research Interns
Undergraduate, MSc, and short-term research students are encouraged to join project-based research.
Welcome undergraduate and MSc students to join as student researchers or research interns.
Opportunities
- Summer research
- Semester projects
- Final-year projects
- Short-term research internships
- Project-based research
What We Look For
- Hands-on experimental skills, programming experience, design ability, or strong curiosity
- Prior research experience is helpful but not required
Visiting Students & Scholars
Visiting students, joint-training students, and visiting scholars are welcome to explore research opportunities with us.
Welcome visiting students, joint Ph.D. students, visiting scholars, and visiting researchers for defined research periods.
Joint PhD Programmes
- Fudan University (Fudan)
- Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT)
- Nanjing University (NJU)
- Renmin University of China (RUC)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS)
- University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
- Wuhan University (WHU)
- Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU)
- Also available: CSU, ECNU, SDU, SCU, SEU, TJU, XMU ...
To Apply
- Briefly indicate proposed visit duration and research interests
- Mention expected research topic and funding source, if applicable
Admission Schemes for Ph.D. Students
HK PhD Fellowship Scheme
- Strong academic background with GPA >85/100 (from C9/985 universities)
- First-author SCI publications preferred
- Stipend $340K/yr
- Fixed deadline: early Dec
CityUHK Presidential Research Award
- Bachelor from PekingU, TsinghuaU, or top 10 U's worldwide
- GPA >80/100
- 4yr PhD + 3yr postdoc (eligible for HKPFS upon completion)
- Stipend $340K+/yr, fast-track
Top Universities Studentship Scheme
- Bachelor from C9, UCAS, or top 20 U's worldwide
- GPA >80/100
- Stipend $240K/yr, fast-track
Main Round
- Strong academic background with GPA >85/100
- Strong publication records
- Stipend $240K/yr
- Fixed deadline: early Dec
Local Talent Scheme
- HK citizens with GPA >85/100
- Stipend $340K/yr
Diversity Scheme
- Top universities of other places (e.g., Belt and Road countries)
- Bachelor or Master of engineering with GPA >85/100
- Competitive academic and research backgrounds
Self-financed Scheme
- Bachelor of engineering with GPA >85/100
- Competitive academic and research backgrounds
- Please contact the PI directly through e-mail
Collaboration Opportunities
We build collaborations with academic institutions, research organizations, hospitals, and industry partners to advance interfacial science and engineering.
Academic Opportunity
We collaborate with universities, research institutes, and clinical partners on interdisciplinary projects in interfacial science, soft robotics, intelligent materials, wearable systems, and bio-inspired engineering.
- Joint research projects
- Interdisciplinary grant applications
- Shared research platforms
- Clinical and biomedical engineering collaborations
- Co-supervised research programs
Academic Community
Hong Kong Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (HKSTAM)
A professional society connecting researchers in theoretical and applied mechanics in Hong Kong.
View HKSTAMMore (IAAM, ISBE)
Academic Community
International Association of Applied Mechanics (IAAM)
A global academic organization advancing the science and application of mechanics.
View IAAMAcademic Community
International Society of Bionic Engineering (ISBE)
An international academic society promoting bionic science and engineering research.
View ISBE
Industry Partnership
With over 10 patents successfully transferred to industry, we partner with companies in healthcare, smart manufacturing, robotics, wearable technologies, and sports technology to accelerate the translation of research innovations into real-world applications.
- Technology transfer
- Prototype development
- Joint R&D projects
- Product-oriented validation
- Application-driven research
Funding & Collaboration Pathways
Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP)
Applied R&D funding pathway for platform, seed, and collaborative projects in Hong Kong.
View ITSP Programme