The “Social Technology and Research Laboratory” (STAR Lab) is a HKU team that aims to develop novel IT technologies for serving the society. We are also interested in “Data Science for Social Good”, researching data-driven approaches that can benefit the public, NGOs, and government. The STAR Lab is now working with over 20 NGOs on family- and elderly- related projects.
The HINCare team recently participated in HKU Innovation Week, where we proudly showcased our AI-powered volunteer matching platform to the community.
A huge thank you to everyone who visited our booth! We loved seeing so many of you try out the HINCare app firsthand and learn about our Time Bank system. Your enthusiastic support and valuable feedback mean the world to us and will help us continue to improve our user experience.
Stay tuned for more updates as we work together to build a stronger, more connected community!





Prof. Reynold Cheng was quoted in a Sing Tao Daily article discussing Hong Kong’s Sha Ling Data Park. He highlighted its potential to support university research, facilitate large-scale AI model training, and promote the commercialization of research outcomes.
Read the full article: Sing Tao Daily

We are pleased to share that Prof. Reynold Cheng has been elevated to IEEE Senior Member.
IEEE is one of the world’s largest professional organizations dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. IEEE Senior Member is a professional grade recognizing significant professional experience and achievements in the field. Only 10% of IEEE’s nearly half a million members hold this grade, which requires extensive experience and reflects professional maturity and documented achievements of significance. This recognition also reflects Prof. Cheng’s continued contributions to research, education and the broader academic community.
Congratulations to Prof. Cheng on this achievement.