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#3 in Asia
#3 Globally
#5 in Asia
#10 Globally
#26 in Computer Science and Information Systems 2022
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IEEE Fellow 2023
Evangeline F.Y. Young
“Electronic Design Automation in VLSI Physical Design.”
Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences Fellows 2021
Michael Lyu
Computer Engineering
Ranks No. 26 Worldwide 2022
CUHK Computer Science ranked 26th Worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong in The 2022 QS World University Ranking.
Ranks No. 10 Worldwide 2022
CUHK Computer Science ranked No. 10 worldwide and once again ranked No. 1 in Hong Kong in Computer Science in the Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report’s 2022.
Kyoto Prize Laureate 2021
“Pioneering Contributions to a New Theory of Computation and Communication and a Fundamental Theory for Its Security.”
AIST Student Society Established 2021
The Artificial Intelligence – Systems & Technologies Student Society was established.
ACM Fellow 2020
“For contributions to algorithms for large scale data processing.”
Ranks No. 11 Worldwide 2021
CUHK Computer Science ranks No. 11 Worldwide, No. 4 in Asia and No. 1 in Hong Kong in the Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report’s 2021.
Chairman 2020 – Now
Irwin King
Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Data and Software Engineering, Rich Media
IEEE Fellow 2019
“For contributions to the theory and applications of machine learning in social computing.”
Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences Fellows 2019
Martin D.F. Wong
Computer Engineering
AIST Programme Offered 2019
From 2019, 3 undergraudate major programmes was offered:
IEEE Fellow 2018
“For contributions to deblurring techniques in computational photography.”
Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences Fellows 2018
John C.S. Lui
Artificial Intelligence, Data and Software Engineering, Networks and Systems
ACM Fellow 2017
“For contributions to the algorithmic aspects of electronic design automation (EDA).”
Chairman 2017 – 2020
Michael Lyu
Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Data and Software Engineering, Networks and Systems
ACM Fellow 2015
“For contributions to the theory and practice of software reliability engineering.”
Chairman 2014 – 2017
Pheng Ann Heng
Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Rich Media
ELITE Stream Offered 2012
Engineering Leadership, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship Stream (ELITE Stream) is offered by the Engineering Faculty to students with excellent academic performance.
Minor Programme in Web and Cloud Computing Offered 2012
The minor program in web and cloud computing is to equip students with the essential knowledge of web and cloud computing.
Croucher Senior Research Fellowships 2011
John C.S. Lui
Artificial Intelligence, Data and Software Engineering, Networks and Systems
Chairman 2011 – 2014
Ho Fung Leung
Artificial Intelligence, Data and Software Engineering
IEEE Fellow 2010
“For contributions to performance modeling and analysis of storage communication systems and peer-to-peer networks.”
IEEE Fellow 2009
Sean Xiaoou Tang
IEEE Fellow 2009
“For contributions to robotic multi-fingered grasping and adaptive visual servo systems.”
Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences Fellows 2010
Benjamin W. Wah
Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Data and Software Engineering
ACM Fellow 2009
“For contributions to stochastic analysis of parallel storage and communication systems.”
Croucher Senior Research Fellowships 2008
Michael Lyu
Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Data and Software Engineering, Networks and Systems
Double Degree Option Offered 2007
Student would pursue the first bachelor degree in CSCI/CENG, and upon completion of the first degree, pursue the second bachelor degree in IBBA in 5 years.
IEEE Life Fellow 2006
“For contributions to algorithmic aspects of computer-aided design (CAD) of very large scale integrated (VLSI) circuits and systems.”
AAAS Fellow 2006
“Information, Computing, and Communication”
Chairman 2005 – 2011
John C.S. Lui
Artificial Intelligence, Data and Software Engineering, Networks and Systems
ACM Fellow 2004
“For leadership in the computer science community and contributions to system optimization.”
IEEE Fellow 2004
“For contributions to software reliability engineering and software fault tolerance.”
Accredited by HKIE 2004
The Computer Science and Computer Engineering programmes are accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).
EAS Students Admitted 2002
The first batch of Early Admissions Scheme (EAS) students was admitted to the Department.
IEEE Fellow 2001
“For contributions to learning in neural networks.”
Turing Award Winner 2000
“In recognition of his fundamental contributions to the theory of computation, including the complexity-based theory of pseudorandom number generation, cryptography, and communication complexity.”
Chairman 1999 – 2005
Kwong Sak Leung
Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Data and Software Engineering
Mainland Undergraduate Students Admitted 1998
The first batch of mainland undergraduate students was admitted to the Department.
Chairman 1997 – 1999
Kam Wing Ng
Cloud Computing, Multiagent Systems, Compilers
ACM Fellow 1995
“For significant research contributions in Computational Complexity, Analysis of Algorithms, Data Structures, Communication Complexity, and Cryptographic Protocols.”
ACM Fellow 1995
“For contributions to the theory of mass storage systems, to the analysis and design of computer algorithms, and to the design of VLSI circuits.”
Chairman 1995 – 1997
Chak-Kuen Wong
Computer Engineering, Data and Software Engineering
Rename to Department of Computer Science and Engineering 1995
The name of the Department was changed to Department of Computer Science and Engineering in 1995.
CE Student Society Established 1993 (Unverified)
The Computer Engineering Student Society was established.
IEEE Life Fellow 1992
“For the development and applications of silicone polymers used in the packaging of electronics.”
Chairman 1992 – 1994
Omar Wing
Circuit Theory
Joined Faculty of Engineering 1991
When the Faculty of Engineering was founded in 1991, the Department joined the new Faculty and started to offer an undergraduate major programme in Computer Engineering leading to the BEng degree.
IEEE Life Fellow 1990
“For contributions to the field of parallel processing.”
Accredited by British Computer Society 1983
The Computer Science major programme became the first one outside the United Kingdom to be accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS).
Computer Science Students Graduated 1982
The first batch of Computer Science Students graduated.
IEEE Life Fellow 1977
“For contributions to computer organization and multicomputer systems.”
CS Student Society Established 1977
The Computer Science Student Society was established.
IEEE Life Fellow 1973
“For contributions to circuit theory and engineering education.”
Chairman 1973 – 1988
Shiu-Chang Loh
Chinese Computing, Machine Translation, Antenna Technology
Department Established 1973
The Department of Computer Science was established in the Science Faculty in the academic year of 1973/74. It is the first Computer Science department in Hong Kong.
Computer Courses Offered 1968
The United College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong offers the first computer programme in Hong Kong.