The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology was founded in 199 1. With the support of the SAR government and the efforts of various departments, HKUST has developed the School of Science, the School of Engineering, the School of Business Administration and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, covering three major fields: science, engineering and humanities and social sciences. HKUST has always been in the top two in the QS World Young University Rankings. Among all disciplines, HKUST is especially good at science and engineering.
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology plays an important role in many research fields, which are not only needed by the society, but also sustainable for local elites. These areas include:
1, theoretical computer science
Theoretical computer science attempts to model the core problems in computer application, so as to find effective solutions and identify the structures hidden in the calculation process. Typical solutions are usually independent of hardware and software structures, but there are exceptions. Solutions usually involve more models than algorithms; The algorithm is more than just running analysis; Or there are more data structure problems than algorithms.
2. Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence studies how to create a computer that can show human behavior when performing a specific task, including speech and language processing, vision, motion control, logical reasoning, planning, decision-making and learning. But so far, most studies have not surpassed human performance.
3. Data, knowledge and information management
Data, knowledge and information management explores database, knowledge base, information retrieval, software engineering and network technology, focusing on the effective integration and application of technologies obtained from the above sources. Whether in centralized or distributed environment, there is a great demand for the application of existing and emerging data, knowledge and intensive information, which has brought development momentum to this field.
4. Networks and computer systems
Teachers working in the field of network and computer system are conducting cutting-edge research in the core field of information technology revolution. Their extensive and comprehensive research can be divided into the following categories: network equipment, network applications, network protocols and network security.
5. Software technology
Maintaining the normal operation of computer hardware requires software technology. In fact, software technology is almost everywhere. In order to adapt to the change of technology, it supports additional functions and is easier to modify than hardware. Research in this field includes computer music, cryptography and security, Internet computing and software engineering.