Faculty List and Research Interests

International leading experts from the Department of Electronic

and Computer Engineering will teach all the courses in English.

V G Chigrinov
Professor Emeritus
PhD Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow
Computer modeling of various electrooptical effects in Liquid Crystals
(LC); photo-aligning technique for LCD applications; LC devices in fiber
optics; fast multistable ferroelectric liquid crystal devices.

Chi Shing Chung

Professor
PhD University of Oxford
Medical image processing and analysis; computer vision; statistical
signal modeling.

Volkan Kursun
Associate Professor
PhD University of Rochester
Emerging integrated circuit technologies, power-aware design, high
efficiency and high quality power generation and delivery, parameter
variations - design for manufacturability, on-chip noise, interconnectaware design.

Hoi Sing Kwok

Dr. William M W Mong Chair Professor of Nanotechnology,
IEEE Fellow
PhD Harvard University
Display technologies, light emitting thin film materials.

Vincent Lau
Chair Professor, IEEE Fellow
PhD University of Cambridge
Stochastic optimization for wireless systems, distributive algorithm
design, delay-sensitive resource allocation, robust
MIMO/OFDMA/SDMA cross-layer optimization with imperfect CSIT &
limited feedback, cooperative communications and cognitive radio
systems, network MIMO systems, interference mitigation techniques for
cellular communications systems, dense small cell / femto cell resource
optimizations, random networks.

Ross Murch
Chair Professor, IEEE Fellow
PhD University of Canterbury
Wireless communications, Novel Multiple Input Multiple output
(MIMO) wireless systems, compact MIMO antenna design, cognitive
r adio, cooper ative wireless, wideband OFDM, WLAN and
LTE-Advanced.

Andrew Poon
Professor
PhD Yale University
Silicon photonics, optical microresonators, photonic devices, on-chip
optical interconnects, integrated photonics, nanophotonics,
biophotonics.

Bertram Shi
Professor, IEEE Fellow
PhD University of California, Berkeley
Analog VLSI neural networks, biologically inspired (neuromorphic) engineering, image processing, computer vision, pattern recognition, adaptive signal processing, nonlinear spatio-temporal dynamics, circuit theory.

Chi-Ying Tsui
Professor
PhD University of Southern California
VLSI design and CAD algorithms for energy efficient high performance
microprocessors; power analysis and optimization for CMOS circuits;
low power embedded systems design;VLSI design for multimedia; highspeed network and wireless applications.

Jiang Xu
Associate Professor
PhD Princeton University
Embedded Systems, Multiprocessor Systems, Computer Architecture,
System-on-Chip and Network-on-Chip, Hardware/Software Codesign,
Low-Power VLSI Design, Nanoelectronic Design.

Weichuan Yu
Associate Professor
PhD University Kiel
Bioinformatics, computational biology, biomedical signal/image processing, pattern recognition, and computer vision. His long term goal is to
develop mathematical, computational, and statistical methods to
address challenges in biological and medical data analysis.

MSc in

Electronic Engineering
ELEG

George Yuan
Associate Professor
PhD University of Pennsylvania

High-speed low-power low-noise analog/mixed-signal IC design, data

converters, bio-sensors/circuits,TFT circuits, neuromorphic circuits.

Application Details
For application deadline and details, please refer to the program
web page at http://www.seng.ust.hk/msc/eleg

For inquiry, please contact:

Tel : (852) 2358 6959 / 2358 5772
Fax : (852) 2719 3027
Email : msceleg@ust.hk
MSc(ELEG) Program, Professional Program Office
(Room 5603, 5/F, Lifts 29-30)
School of Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Jianan Qu
Professor
PhD Chinese Academy of Science
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Biophotonics; modern optical devices and systems; optical imaging

processing; laser spectroscopy; environmental monitoring.

This brochure describes the HKUST MSc(ELEG) program as intended at the time of printing. The program details in this brochure may be changed from time to time. In the
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Course List and Description

EESM 5000 CMOS VLSI Design
CMOS process and design rules; MOS device electronics;
CMOS circuit and logic circuit characterization and
performance estimation; VLSI design and verification tools.
Project work will be centered on industry standard tools.

Introduction

Program Commencement and Duration

The increasing speed at which we can acquire ,

interpret, and take action on information is
responsible for many of the fundamental changes we
are obser ving in the modern world. Much of this is
due to advances in Electronic Engineering. Advances in
automation and control enable factories to reconfigure
their production lines to respond rapidly to the market.
Advances in networking, communication, photonics and
display technologies increase the speed and number
of ways we can access information. Advances in signal
processing and pattern recognition enable computers
to inspect production lines automatically, respond to
human speech, or improve medical diagnoses.
Powering these technologies are advances in chip
design and computer architecture. The HKUST MSc
Program in Electronic Engineering brings students
up-to-date in state-of-the-ar t technologies which are
c h a n g i n g t h e w ay we wo r k a n d i n t e r a c t i n a n
increasingly interconnected world.

February and September every year.

Program Objectives
The program offers postgraduate courses in a broad
range of subjects in Electronic Engineering. The program
is deliberately broad-based to provide a balanced view of
the state-of-the-ar t for maximum flexibility.

Target Students
T h e p a r t - t i m e p r o g r a m i s t a r g e t e d a t wo r k i n g
professionals in industr y who wish to upgrade their
knowledge in a broad range of subjects in Electronic
Engineering. The full-time program is intended for
students who wish to accelerate the completion of
their degree. Fresh graduates who have good academic
record are also our targets.

Admission Requirement
Applicants must hold a bachelors degree in electrical,
electronic or computer engineering, or a related field, or
an equivalent qualification from a university or ter tiar y
institution.
All classes will be conducted in English. Applicants from
Universities where English is not the major medium of
instruction will be considered on a case-by-case basis. In
general, English proof such as Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or International English Language
Testing System (IELTS) is required.

Approximately 1 year for full-time and 2 years for part-time study.

Postgraduate courses are normally scheduled on weekday
evenings or Saturday afternoons.

Program Curriculum and Schedule

The program requires students to take a total of 24
credits of course work which is equivalent to eight
3-credit cour ses. Normally, par t-time students are
expected to take two 3-credit courses ever y term.
Full-time students may take four 3-credit courses in Fall
and Spring terms. Each 3-credit course typically meets
once a week for approximately three hours on a weekday
evening (or weekends with prior notice) for a total of 13
weeks in a term. Independent study can be carried out
during daytime.
Subject to prior approval of the Program Director,
students may tailor their program to their specific
interest with a maximum of 9 credits of courses offered
by t h e M S c p r o g r a m i n I C D e s i g n E n g i n e e r i n g
(http://www.seng.ust.hk/msc/icde) or the MSc program in
Telecommunications (http://www.seng.ust.hk/msc/telc). The
availability of courses offered by other MSc programs
may be subject to quota limitations.

Credit Transfer
Credit transfer may be granted to students in recognition
of studies satisfactorily completed elsewhere. Application
must be made to the program office within the first term
after admission. All credit transfer must be approved by the
Program Director and are subject to the normal university,
school and program requirements on credit transfer.

Course Assessment and Graduation

Requirements
Regular attendance of courses is expected. Courses
will be assessed according to the grading scheme used
for postgraduate courses. Students in the program
must complete the program with a graduation grade
average of 2.850 (of a 4-point scale) in the courses
used to satisfy the program requirements.

Lecture Venue
Classes will be held at HKUST campus at Clear Water
Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Students may take a minibus
or a KMB bus from either Hang Hau MTR station or
Choi Hung MTR station. The traveling time is around
10 minutes.

EESM 5060 Embedded Systems

This course introduces trends and design strategies for
embedded systems. It will give a holistic view of embedded
system design using smart phone as an example. It covers
the basic hardware and software components involved in
a complex embedded system. It also covers the design and
use of System-on-a-chip (SoC) in embedded systems. The
course will also discuss the design issues such as testability
and power considerations. Hands-on experience will be
provided.
EESM 5600 Photonics Technology and Applications
This course introduces the fundamentals of photonics, as
well as provides a sur vey on the frontiers of optics and
photonics technology. Fundamental topics include:
geometric and wave optics, fiber optics, semiconductor
light sources and electro-optics. Selected special topics
include: biophotonics, micro and nano optics, photonic
integrated circuits and components, optical switching and
RF photonics.
EESM 5620 Flat Panel Displays
Discussions on various flat-panel display technologies.
Emphasis will be placed on liquid cr ystal displays.
Liquid cr ystal alignment and optics. Driving methods.
Active matrix. Bistable displays. Plasma display panels.
Inorganic and organic light emitting diodes physics
and devices.
EESM 5650 Digital Communication Networks
and Systems
Basic layer model for computer communications; physical
signal space and digital modulation concepts; M-ar y
modulation, CDMA and OFDM; TCP/IP and related
protocols; local area networks; unicast and multicast
routing; QoS; mobile IP; security.
EESM 5670 Advanced Computer and Networking
Architectures
Design and implementation of computer architectures;
analysis and comparison of different architectures;
fundamental concepts including pipelining, instruction-level
parallelism, memory hierarchies, input/output architectures,
and multiprocessing; modern issues including networking
architecture, storage area networking, and VLSI scaling.

EESM 5700 Image and Video Signal Processing

Multi-dimensional signals and systems; characteristics of
image and video signals; visual perception; multi-dimensional
sampling and transforms; image and video enhancement
and restoration; image and video compression; coding
standards; delivery of visual content over networks.
EESM 5720 Signal Analysis and Pattern Recognition
Computer-based interpretation of signals; temporal,
frequency, and wavelet analysis; fractal analysis; object
segmentation; data fusion; pattern recognition; density
estimation; feature selection and extraction; clustering;
dynamic time warping; hidden Markov models; examples
from biomedical signal processing and speech recognition.
EESM 5810 High-Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship
This interdisciplinary class combines a technical survey of
emerging technologies/innovation and training in practical
high-tech entrepreneurship. The class surveys a few major
areas of innovation that will change the future landscape of
the high-tech industry, with notable guest lecturers providing
business cases and industry perspective. The class also
introduces practical entrepreneurship principles for business
development. Students learn important skills such as building
teams and attracting talent, developing a product/technology
roadmap, marketing and selling an idea, structuring a
company, managing rapid growth, raising venture funds,
forming strategic partnerships, and developing an intellectual
property strategy.
EESM 5900 Special Topics
Selected topics of current interest. May be repeated for
credit if different topics are covered.
EESM 6900 Independent Study
Selected topics in electronic and computer engineering
studied under the super vision of a faculty member.
All the above courses carry 3 credits each.
Courses are offered subject to availability. Please refer to the
program web page for details.

Scholarship
Various scholarships are available. Please refer to the
program web page for details.

Program Fee and Financial Assistance

The nominal program fee for 2015/16 is HK$120,000.
Updated rates for 2016/17, please refer to the program
web page. New students admitted with credit transfer are
also required to pay the nominal program fee. Students
who take any additional courses or need to retake any
courses are required to pay additional program fee.
Successful applicants may apply for Gover nments
Extended Non-means Tested Loan Scheme (ENLS), and
Continuing Education Fund (CEF) for reimbursement up to
a maximum of HK$10,000.