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.

Prof. Reynold Cheng has been included in the “2026 AI 2000 Global Artificial Intelligence Scholars List” and awarded the “2026 AI 2000 Most Influential Scholar Award Honorable Mention” in the area of Database, based on his publications from 2016 to 2025.

AI 2000 (https://aminer.org/ai2000), an initiative developed by the AMiner team at Z.AI, annually recognizes the 2,000 most influential scholars worldwide in Artificial Intelligence. The list covers 48 leading conferences and journals across 20 areas in Artificial Intelligence. The selection was based on 291,877 papers published between 2016 and 2025, involving contributions from 457,356 scholars globally. 100 scholars were chosen in each area, yielding a total of 2,000 honorees who have significantly advanced the frontiers of artificial intelligence research and innovation.

We are excited to share that HINCare has been featured in a spotlight article by am730, highlighting the platform’s development and social impact as Hong Kong’s pioneering AI-powered cloud time-banking platform.

Developed by Prof. Reynold Cheng and the HKU STAR Lab in 2020, HINCare leverages AI to connect volunteers with elderly individuals and others in need. Through an innovative “time credit” system, the platform facilitates sustainable community mutual support by matching users for essential services, such as medical accompaniment and home assistance.

To date, HINCare has expanded its service network across all 18 districts of Hong Kong, mobilizing over 20,000 active users and partnering with more than 20 NGOs. The project has also received multiple local and international awards, including a Silver Award at the 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions.

To learn more, please read the full article:

https://www.am730.com.hk/article/1034178

We are pleased to share that Prof. Cheng has been featured in a Sing Tao Headline news article highlighting his latest work on applying AI for social good on May 28, 2026.

In response to the challenges of an ageing population, Prof. Cheng led the development of “HINCare,” a timebanking system that leverages AI to connect volunteers with the elderly or others in need. The platform supports services such as medical accompaniment and home assistance, while converting service hours into “time credits” to foster a sustainable and supportive community.

The project has received international recognition with a Silver Award at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, and continues to expand in forms of cross-centre timebanking via “TimeTeer” mobile app, and “OpenCare” event platform.

Prof. Cheng emphasized lifelong learning and the need for stronger AI literacy in society. He encouraged students to harness AI wisely, while maintaining critical thinking and ethical judgment.

To learn more about Prof. Cheng’s insights, please view the full article:

https://www.stheadline.com/daily-hongkong/3576983/