Prof. LU Dong possesses a comprehensive academic background in materials science and engineering, receiving his Bachelor's degree from Sichuan University in 2004, his Master's degree from Beijing University of Chemical Technology in 2007, and his Ph.D. from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2014, all within the field of Polymer Materials. His accomplishments have been recognized through designations such as a high-level talent in Guangdong Province in 2019, and as an Innovation Leading Talent in Nansha, Guangzhou, in 2020. Prof. LU's research primarily focuses on the innovative application of new materials. His extensive understanding spans across areas such as toughening and fracture mechanics of polymer materials, lightweight design strategies for composite materials, synthesis and processing techniques for polymer materials, advanced electrospinning technologies, novel inorganic functional membranes, and materials characterization. Moreover, he has used his expertise to conduct IC reliability evaluations and numerical E-packaging reliability design on a variety of precision products, such as high-performance electronic devices and microchips. In recent years, Prof. LU has played pivotal roles in key government research projects at national, provincial, and city levels, and commercial collaboration with top companies such as Nexperia, Huawei, Honor, Hisilicon, OPPO etc. Through his determined efforts, he has secured research funding exceeding 50 million RMB, yielding a multitude of promising research outcomes with a bright prospect for industrialization.

With years of experience leading key research projects in both academia and industry, Prof. LU has demonstrated an exceptional ability in project management. Furthermore, Prof. LU's leadership extends beyond project management to talent development. He has promoted an environment of continuous learning, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. He has established and lead an R&D team of over 40 professional engineers from various disciplines, effectively cultivating a new generation of management talent with excellent professional capabilities. After joining HKUST (GZ), Prof. LU dedicated himself to cultivating interdisciplinary and versatile talent. He established the Lab of Future Technology and The “Bridge” Program, extending the RedBird MPhil education into the field of entrepreneurship. This initiative provides high-quality entrepreneurial resources for RedBird MPhil graduates and students, helping them successfully navigate the challenging early stages of starting a business.