News & milestones

Research in motion.

Selected recognition, research visits, invited talks, and scientific gatherings—presented with clear dates and concise context.

2026

Latest highlights

Recent presentation and poster recognition, international research exchange, and academic support.

Best Poster Award

Best Poster Award at ICAST 2026

Received the Best Poster Award at the 35th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies in Hong Kong.

Academic support

Reaching Out Award

Received the Reaching Out Award from the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund in support of international academic exchange and professional development.

Journal publication

Functional-material inverse-design review published online

Advanced Functional Materials published a unified review of machine-learning-based inverse design across architected, thermal, optical, biomedical, and energy materials. Weihao Lin and Liuchao Jin contributed equally.

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2025

Talks, gatherings & recognition

Sharing research with specialist communities and connecting with scientists across disciplines.

Liuchao Jin presenting at the 4DMDA 2025 conference in Singapore

Conference presentation

Machine-learning inverse design at 4DMDA 2025

Presented “Machine Learning-Driven Inverse Design of Hierarchical Architectures” at the 4th 4DMDA conference in Singapore.

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Liuchao Jin receiving CUHK's Outstanding Students Award

Recognition

Outstanding Students Award at CUHK

Recognized by CUHK for academic achievement, research, leadership, and contribution to the university community.

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Participants gathered at the Global Young Scientists Summit 2025 in Singapore

Scientific summit

Global Young Scientists Summit 2025

Joined early-career researchers and eminent scientists in Singapore for cross-disciplinary lectures, panels, and small-group conversations.

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Speaking & collaboration

For talks, visits, or research conversations

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