Space robotics / aerospace engineering · Research Leader
Gao Yang: KCL to HKUST
Gao Yang joined the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology from King's College London in May 2025. A continuing affiliation is retained with King's College London.
Stated mixed reasons
“Compared with the greater uncertainties in the U.K. and Europe, the situation in Hong Kong in terms of the volume and scale of support poured into research, innovation and commercialization looks a lot more positive, stable and sustainable.”
About Gao Yang
Gao Yang develops robotics for space and aerospace applications.
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- HKUSTTier A · Primary sourceGao Yang — Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
HKUST · Tier A · Primary source
- HKUST (personal page)Tier A · Primary sourceProfessor Yang Gao FIET FRAeS
HKUST (personal page) · Tier A · Primary source
- VnExpress InternationalMar 2026Tier B · Reporting7 top global scientists leave the West after decades to join Hong Kong universitiesMar 2026
VnExpress International · Tier B · Reporting
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