School of Engineering

| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering |
| Electronic and Computer Engineering | Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management |
| Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Center for Engineering Education Innovation (E2I) |

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Project Start Year
Project Title
Project Leader
Type of Innovation
Status
2012 - 2016

2015/16

Community heritage and food process technology project: Oral history, salt production, Hakka food tradition and experiential learning in Yimtintsai Village, Sai Kung

Prof Marshal LIU; Prof SW CHEUNG

Teaching Approach

Ongoing

2015/16

Extension of Safety Education to Industrial Chemical Plant Safety by Anlysis of Process and Instrument Diagrams (P and ID) integrated with a HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) Methodology and Industrial Case Studies

Prof J P Barford

- Teaching Approach
- Content Enhancement

Completed

2012/13

On-line Interactive Virtual Labs for CBME, BIEN, CIVL and MECH Classes

Dr Marshal Liu; Dr Carrie Ling; Prof Thomas Hu

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2012/13

Heuristics for Work Plan Preparation, Particularly Strengthening the Link between Experimental Procedures and Risk Assessment/HAZOP and Interpretation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Prof John Barford

- Content Enhancement
- Technology in Teaching

Completed

2009 - 2012

2010/11

The Development and Use of General and Discipline specific Problem Sets to Enhance the Achievement of Learning Outcomes in the Course “Introduction to Computing with Excel VBA” and Development of Assessment Methodologies for Engineering Programming Skills

Prof John Barford

Content Enhancement

Completed

2005 - 2009

2008/09

Development of a New Assessment Method for CBME Laboratory

Prof John Barford

Content Enhancement

Completed

2008/09

Teamwork Development Across the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Curriculum

Prof Edmond Ko

Content Enhancement

Completed

2007/08

Application of Excel VBA to Problem Solving in Core Subjects in Chemical Engineering

Prof Gordon McKay

Content Enhancement

Completed

2006/07

Spreadsheet Engineering - The Application of Excel's Macro Programming Language, (Visual Basic for Applications) to Core Courses within Chemical Engineering

Prof John Barford

Content Enhancement

Completed

2006/07

Bioinformatics in Bioengineering: Direct Experience with Interactive Learning

Prof Kathy Luo

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2005/06

Bring a Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory into the Classroom of HKUST – part 1

Prof Kathy Luo

- Technology in Teaching
- Content Enhancement

Completed

2005/06

Adaptation of HAZOP Study Module to include New Case Studies

Prof C K Chan

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2002 - 2005

2004/05

Extension of HAZOP Study Animated Module to Incorporate Prioritization of HAZOP Actions

Prof David Hui

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2003/04

An Interactive Software Tool for the Design of Pharmaceutical Products and Processes

Prof K M Ng

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2003/04

Dynamic Interactive Software to Enhance Understanding of Animal Cell Metabolism For Recombinant Protein Production

Prof John Barford

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2003/04

To Develop a HAZOP Study Teaching Module

Prof Gordon McKay

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2002/03

Understanding the Practical Consequences of Metabolic Interactions Using Computer Simulations

Prof John Barford

Technology in Teaching

Completed

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

Project Start Year
Project Title
Project Leader
Type of Innovation
Status
2016 - 2019

2017/18

VR-empowered immersive learning for engineering geology education

Prof Gang Wang

Technology in Teaching

Ongoing

2016/17

Revolutionizing Dynamics Teaching and Learning with Interactive Symbolic Computation Tools

Prof Thomas Hu

Content Enhancement

Ongoing

2016/17

DESR (Data-Enabled Scalable Research) Lab - Incubator of Creative Learners and Hub of Transformation

Prof YH Wang

Technology in Teaching

Ongoing

2016/17

Motivating Student's Interest in Earthquake Engineering via Reverse Experiential Learning

Prof CC Chang

Teaching Approach

Ongoing

2012 - 2016

2014/15

Application of Building Information Modeling Technology and Blended Learning Technique for Teaching Civil Engineering Drawing

Prof Jack Cheng

Teaching Approach

Ongoing

2014/15

Reinvent CIVL1140 with flipped classrooms and team-based experimental learning

Prof Chii Shang

Teaching Approach

Completed

2012/13

Delivering Quality Outcome-based Final Year Projects in the New Four-Year Civil Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum

Prof Xueqing Zhang

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2012/13

On-line Interactive Virtual Labs for CBME, BIEN, CIVL and MECH Classes

Dr Marshal Liu; Dr Carrie Ling; Prof Thomas Hu

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2012/13

Online Virtual Soil Lab II

Prof Y H Wang

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2009 - 2012

2011/12

The HKUST Igniters Pilot Study

Prof Y H Wang

Teaching Approach

Completed

2011/12

Team-based Supplemental Instruction in an Engineering Course on Grand Challenges

Prof Neil Mickleboroug;
Prof Edmond Ko

Teaching Approach

Completed

2011/12

Leadership Development for Engineering Students

Prof K T Tse
 

Teaching Approach

Completed

2011/12

Stimulation on Learning Interests and Enhancement of Learning Outcomes in Probability/Statistics and Programming Skills with HKUST-Related Examples

Prof J P Wang
 

Content Enhancement

Completed

2010/11

Less Mathematics Anxiety and More Engineering: the Integration of Graphing Calculators with Computer Algebra Systems (GCCAS) in Engineering Courses

Prof Thomas Hu;
Prof W J Ye

Teaching Approach

Completed

2010/11
 

Eliminating Teaching and Learning Barriers for Improved Learning Outcomes in a Class with Students of Diverse Academic Backgrounds by Employing a Student-Centered Problem-Based Teaching and Learning Method

Prof Xueqing Zhang

Teaching Approach

Completed

2009/10

Developing a Web-enabled Innovative Learning Outcome Assessment System for Final Year Projects in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Prof Xueqing Zhang
 

Teaching Approach

Completed

2009/10

Online Virtual Soil Lab

Prof Y H Wang

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2005 - 2009

2008/09

Adopting Computer Algebra Systems in Engineering Education: Curriculum and Assessment Issues

Prof Thomas Hu;
Prof Xueqing Zhang

Teaching Approach

Completed

2006/07
 

Enhanced Student Learning in Civil Engineering Courses Using CAS Calculators

Prof Thomas Hu

Teaching Approach

Completed

2002 - 2005

2004/05

Teaching Enhancement using Physical Models and Short Video Clips

Prof J S KUANG

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2003/04

Enhanced Teaching and Learning of Civil Engineering Drafting Using Multimedia Tools

Prof J S Kuang; Prof Thomas Hu

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2003/04

Effectiveness of Using Different Teaching Tools for Classroom Teaching

Prof Irene Lo

Teaching Approach

Completed

2003/04

3D Visualization and Simulation of Structures using Finite Element Analysis for Teaching

Prof Ben Young

Technology in Teaching

Completed

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Computer Science and Engineering

Project Start Year
Project Title
Project Leader
Type of Innovation
Status
2016 - 2019

2017/18

Developing an Experiential Common Core Course in Creative Sound Design

Prof Andrew Horner

Content Enhancement

Ongoing

2016/17

Social Gaming Platform for COMP2711

Dr Kenneth LEUNG

Technology in Teaching

Ongoing

2012 - 2016

2015/16

Weaving a Knowledege Web with Technology

Dr Brahim Bensaou and Dr Cindy Xin Li

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2014/15

Enhancing the Experiential Aspects of COMP4441 Computer Music

Prof Andrew Horner

Teaching Approach

Completed

2014/15

Flipping the Classroom with iPad

Dr Kenneth W T Leung

- Technology in Teaching
- Content Enhancement

Completed

2013/14

Enhancing Students’ Learning with Interactive Demonstrations

Prof Raymond C W Wong

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2012/13

Online C Programming Learning Suite

Prof Gibson Lam

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2009 - 2012

2010/11

Teaching a Second Programming Language Using the Emporium Model

Prof David Rossiter

Teaching Approach

Completed

2005 - 2009

2006/07

Adaption of Podcasting Techniques for a Postgraduate Computer Science Course

Prof David Rossiter

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2006/07

Extending GONG to Enable Audio Podcasting for Teacher/Learner Communication

Prof Jogesh Muppala

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2006/07

Automatic Indexing of Lecture Recordings

Prof Cindy Li

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2005/06

HILOCS – Highly Interactive Learning Objects for Computer Science

Prof David Rossiter

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2005/06

Lecture PODcasting: Enhancing course materials through recorded MP3 audio of lectures for portable MP3 players

Prof Jogesh Muppala

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2002 - 2005

2004/05

Extending Gong for the Support of Teaching Speech Recognition

Prof Brian Mak

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2003/04

Plagiarism Detection for Programming and Natural Languages

Prof David Rossiter

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2003/04

Improving Time Management for Students through the Use of an Educational Game

Prof David Rossiter

- Teaching Approach
-
Technology in Teaching

Completed

2002/03

Promoting Active Learning through Just-in-time-teaching and Peer Interaction

Prof Rudolf Fleischer

- Teaching Approach
-
Technology in Teaching

Completed

2002/03

Using the Internet and Wireless Technologies to Achieve Interactive Delivery of Lectures

Prof Gary Chan

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2002/03

Enhancing Learning through Online Audio Communication

Prof David Rossiter

Technology in Teaching

Completed

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Electronic and Computer Engineering

Project Start Year
Project Title
Project Leader
Type of Innovation
Status
2016 - 2019

2017/18

An automated platform for quantitative student assessment

Prof SH Song

Content Enhancement

Ongoing

2017/18

Promoting entrepreneurship education across disciplines

Prof Erwin Huang

Content Enhancement

Ongoing

2016/17

Interactive Teaching for Visualizing Microscopic Actions in Semiconductor Devices

Prof Mansun Chan

Content Enhancement

Ongoing

2012 - 2016

2015/16

Design and Assessment for MOOC and Its Smooth Relocation to Canvas

Prof SH Song

Technology in Teaching

Ongoing

2009 - 2012

2014/15

Underwater Robot Community Engagement Project

Prof K T Woo

Teaching Approach

Ongoing

2010/11

Development of Mathematics Modules for enhancing students' engineering problem solving skills

Prof K T Woo

Content Enhancement

Completed

2010/11

Learning Embedded System Design through the Anatomy of a Smart Phone and Hands-on Experience of Implementing Real-Life Applications

Prof C Y Tsui

Teaching Approach

Completed

2009/10

Development of an Assessment Scheme for a Student Design Project/Competitions Course

Prof K T Woo

Teaching Approach

Completed

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Industrial Engineering and Logistics Management

Project Start Year
Project Title
Project Leader
Type of Innovation
Status
2012 - 2016

2017/18

An extended controlled parallel study of IELM2100S and IELM2100E with a longitudinal follow-up study of graduates from the IELM2100S/E in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019

Prof Richard So

Content Enhancement

Ongoing

2009 - 2012

2014/15

An Experiential Extension of IELM2100: a controlled parallel trial

Prof Richard So

Teaching Approach

Completed

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Project Start Year
Project Title
Project Leader
Type of Innovation
Status
2012 - 2016

2015/16

Experiential Learning in Aerospace Engineering: Development of an Interactive Online Gaming Platform to Improve Student Understanding of Aircraft Performance and Design

Prof Larry Li

Teaching Approach

Ongoing

2015/16

Development of Experiential Learning in Electric Vehicle

Prof C N KO; Prof David LAM

Teaching Approach

Completed

2015/16

Development and Testing of Pause and Replay Technology in Learning (PARTL) in Engineering Design

Prof David Lam

Teaching Approach

Completed

2009 - 2012

2010/11

Development of Lecture-Demonstration Interactive Approach for Engineering Dynamics Teaching/Learning Using Wireless MEMS-based Motion Sensors

Prof Y K Lee

- Technology in Teaching
- Content Enhancement

Completed

2010/11

Less Mathematics Anxiety and More Engineering: the Integration of Graphing Calculators with Computer Algebra Systems (GCCAS) in Engineering Courses

Prof Thomas Hu;
Prof Wenjing Ye

Teaching Approach

Completed

2010/11

Development of Lecture-Demonstration Interactive Approach for Solid Mechanics Teaching/Learning

Prof Wenjing Ye

- Technology in Teaching
- Content Enhancement

Completed

2005 - 2009

2006/07

Production of advanced illustrative animations of finite element simulation for teaching in structural mechanics and stress analysis courses

Prof Ricky Lee

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2002 - 2005

2004/05

Web-based Interactive Tool for Visualization of Structural Analysis with Finite Element Simulation

Prof Ricky Lee

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2003/04

Developing Visual Tools for Crystal Structures and Reciprocal Lattice

Prof Yang Leng

Technology in Teaching

Completed

2003/04

Development of the Visualization and Simulation Models in Material Technology and Failures Related Courses

Prof J K Kim; Prof T Y Zhang

Technology in Teaching

Completed

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Center for Engineering Education Innovation (E2I)

Project Start Year
Project Title
Project Leader
Type of Innovation
Status
2012 - 2016

2012/13

Authentic Design Experiences in a Capstone Design Course for Engineering Identity Development

Prof Ben Chan

Teaching Approach

Completed

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