The CityUHK-OIST Research Synergy: Shaping the Future Through Science and Innovation Online Workshop successfully concluded on 4 June 2025, bringing together leading researchers to explore groundbreaking advancements in energy, climate science, sustainability, and technology.

Co-hosted by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), the full-day workshop facilitated interdisciplinary discussions, forging new research pathways and strengthening partnerships between the two institutions.

The workshop featured insightful presentations from leading experts including Prof. Benjamin Horton, Prof. Edwin Tso, Prof. Henry He, Prof. Xuneng Tong from the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at CityUHK; Prof. Angus Yip from the Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy (HKICE); Dr. Eric Han from the Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre; along with Prof. Keshav Dani, Prof. Paola Laurino, Prof. Hidetoshi Saze, Prof. Amin Chabchoub, Prof. Hiroko Miyahara, Prof. Marco Edoardo Rosti,  Prof. Amedeo Roberto Esposito and Prof. Shu Zhang from OIST. Their talks covered cutting-edge research on topics such as sea-level science, environmental sustainability, advanced materials, biomedical instrumentation, solar energy, spintronics, and quantum transport, reinforcing the workshop’s mission of fostering collaboration and innovation.

The workshop marked a significant step in CityUHK and OIST's ongoing commitment to advancing interdisciplinary scientific dialogue. By facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange, both institutions are setting the stage for transformative research that addresses global challenges in energy, sustainability, and technological development.

As the workshop concluded, participants reflected on the insights gained and the exciting possibilities for future collaboration. With new ideas sparked and research connections strengthened, CityUHK continues to lead the way in shaping a more sustainable and resilient world.