With a passion for exploring the unexplored, I began my research journey during my undergraduate studies at HKUST. I have been focusing on identifying the exposure pathways in the etiology of Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN) and finding solutions for the outstanding contamination. The project is in collaboration with a Serbian researcher and one of our publications was awarded the 2016 JAFC Research Article of the Year Award Lectureship (AGRO division).

HKUST is a world-class university where you can meet people from different backgrounds and conduct high quality research at the well-equipped research facilities. There are abundant conference opportunities for RPg students. As well, research travel grants provide financial support for students to broaden their horizons and connect with researchers in different countries. Apart from studying, you can also have fun on campus: there are many sports facilities that we can use in our leisure time. Besides, Hong Kong offers plenty of interesting places to visit and delicious food to eat.

HKUST is great. I have the opportunity of working as part of a top-notch research group made up of wonderful people. The experience is truly enriching and has broadened my horizons. The university has excellent facilities both for academic and recreational activities. As a bonus the campus has an idyllic setting with the sea on one side and lush green hills on the other.

Life at HKUST is like a box of chocolates with various flavors. You can experience both Eastern and Western cultures on campus. Studying here combines tough research work with an environment that makes life easy. Every day is new and you never know what experiences it will bring.

Competent and diligent students, the acceptance and tolerance of diversified views, as well as its zooming and booming status, have made HKUST fertile soil for the nourishment and nurture of young scholars. All these are important factors that have allowed me to survive and thrive in the academia, and so I can proudly say I would never trade my years at HKUST for anything.

I very much enjoy and appreciate the academic environment at HKUST. Since the first day of my PhD program, I have been encouraged and given ample opportunities to develop and pursue research projects of my own interests. The research training here is rigorous, and the faculty members are very supportive. I am also grateful for the conference travel allowance provided by the HK PhD Fellowship. It allows me to attend international conferences and exchange ideas with scholars worldwide.

I am glad to have lived at HKUST for 5 years. I enjoyed my campus life so much as HKUST has fantastic scenery, including lots of green and a great sea view. Also, HKUST is a very efficient campus so students can quickly walk from one place to another, get immediate responses from offices, and meet frequently with supervisors. Lastly, I was surrounded by many nice people including talented students, creative faculty and friendly department staff.