Dr. Min GAO is the Dean of Guangzhou HKUST Fok Ying Tung Research Insititute, where he leads initiatives in technological innovation, research commercialization, and industry collaboration. His research focuses on key Internet of Things technologies, including indoor positioning and indoor mapping. Under his leadership, the team's indoor positioning and navigation system has been deployed in a wide range of settings, including Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong, and Sanxingdui Museum.

Dr. Gao has extensive experience in translating research into commercial applications and fostering technology ventures. Since autumn 2021, 11 high-tech companies incubated by the Institute have secured investment totaling over RMB 230 million, with a combined valuation exceeding RMB 1 billion. The Institute has also provided technology development services to more than 300 companies, including Huawei, Xiaomi, HONOR, and Midea. Dr. Gao has played an active role in advancing technology collaboration between Guangzhou and Hong Kong, including facilitating access to Guangzhou's supercomputing resources for Hong Kong research teams.