Opportunities
We are seeking people passionate in research to join our growing team!
Please send your CV, academic record and short description of relevant experience to Prof. Cindy Tang if interested (cindytang@ust.hk). Email subject title: PhD/MPhil/Postdoc/UROP/Exchange(choose one) Application_Your Name.

Interested applicants for the highly competitive HKPFS fellowships (include stipend and research-related travel allowance) are highly encourage to apply early. Apply through email - only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Application deadline -Late Oct 2025.

A limited number of PGS full scholarships which provides monthly are available. Acceptance will be denied once all scholarship positions are filled. Apply through email - only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Application deadline -Oct 2025 (for Spring 2026 intake) -May 2026 (for Fall 2026 intake).

A limited number of PGS full scholarships which provides monthly are available. Acceptance will be denied once all scholarship positions are filled. Apply through email - only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Application deadline -Oct 2025 (for Spring 2026 intake) -May 2026 (for Fall 2026 intake).

Interested applicants for the highly competitive RGC postdoctoral fellowships (include stipend and research-related travel allowance) are highly encourage to apply early. Apply through email - only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Internal deadline -Aug 2025.

Undergraduate students from CBE or other faculties interested in having some hands-on research experience may contact us to see our full list of latest projects (which may not be listed online). Outstanding students may have the opportunity to present their published work in an all-paid conference!

We welcome UG students from other instituitions to join us for their final year project or a summer project. Apply early - visa application require at least 3 months processing time.
Locate Us
AOEL is based in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).
Our lab address is: Room 7119, 7/F (Lift 19), Academic Building, HKUST, Clear Water Bay Road Kowloon, Hong Kong
Prof. Cindy Tang’s office is located at Room 4587.