26 Mar 2026

Six Global Icons Redefine the Frontiers of HKU Science

There are years that simply pass, and then there are years that define. This past year has marked a historic milestone for the Faculty of Science with the arrival of six distinguished scholars whose expertise spans the most vital frontiers of modern discovery.

From unlocking the mysteries of the cosmos to pioneering new eras in medicine and mathematics, this new cohort brings a level of global leadership that will shape our Faculty’s trajectory for decades to come.

Meet Our New Global Leaders and Chair Professors:

	Professor Nicolas DAUPHAS (Member of US National Academy of Sciences 2024) Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Expanding our understanding of the Universe and its origins through planetary sciences.
	Professor Sir Andre GEIM (Nobel Laureate in Physics 2010) Department of Physics The discoverer of graphene, continuing to push the boundaries of materials at the atomic scale.
	Professor Ferenc KRAUSZ (Nobel Laureate in Physics 2023) Department of Physics Pioneering attosecond light science to revolutionise early disease detection. Interview
	Professor Bảo Châu NGÔ (Fields Medalist 2010) Department of Mathematics A transformative force in contemporary mathematics, bridging deep connections in number theory and geometry. Interview
	Professor Hà Văn VŨ (Recipient of Delbert Ray Fulkerson Prize 2012) Department of Mathematics Utilising combinatorics and random matrix theory to address fundamental questions in AI and data science. Interview
	Professor Bing ZHANG (Global STEM Scholar) Department of Physics A world leader in astrophysics and the founding director of the Hong Kong Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (HKIAA) Interview

These scholars do more than strengthen their individual disciplines; they bring fresh ambitions that will lead the way into the Faculty’s next phase of intellectual growth. We invite you to learn more about their journeys and the future of science at HKU.

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