The Library actively supports research efforts which need to utilize some of our space and resources. This list provides details of many of these projects.
| Start | Title | Details | Course | Researchers | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | Smart IoT and Sensing Systems | Showing library traffic/occupancy info on the LED wall at Engineering Commons Locations: LG1 & LG5 | DENG | Supervisors: Project team: | Ongoing |
| August 13, 2023 | Sensor Installation in Library for Long-Term Measurement | Installation of IAQ sensors and DP sensors in various library locations. Objectives: Monitor IAQ across the floors, coupled with DP sensor measurements Locations: 1/F, LG1, LG3 & LG4 | ENVR MPhil | Supervisor: CHUNG, Yu To Tony | August 2026 |
| July 2023 | Life-cycle Plan and Design of Photovoltaic Integrated Green Roof (PVIGR) | Installation of anemometer in to library locations. Objectives: Compare different roof configurations on the PV efficiency and ambient micro-environment Locations: G/F (rooftop and garden) | CIVL UG | Supervisor: Qi ZHOU | June 2026 |
| March 25, 2023 | APM Passenger Traffic Flow Monitoring | Test our the efficiency of the prototype by comparing the people count number provided by the prototype and the actual people count | MECH | Supervisor: FYDP group: | April 3, 2023 |
| Fall 2021 | Research Campaign on Water Fountains | Sustainable Smart Campus (SSC) project on the use of water fountains on campus. Analyse what promotes and inhibits use. Locations: Library G/F, LG1, LG4 water fountains | ENVR/SUST | Dr. Meike Sauerwein | Ongoing |
| October 2020 | Smart Campus Air Network | Multiple air quality sensors installed around campus for monitoring and analysis, https://scan.ust.hk/ locations: Library LG1 and LG4 | ENVR | Project Manager: Tan Youru (Fimence) | August 2021 |