{
  "id": 13634885,
  "title": "Nanotechnology expert Antonio Facchetti joins HKUST from Georgia Tech in the US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/nanotechnology-expert-antonio-facchetti-joins-hkust-from-georgia-tech",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-11T04:00:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
    "slug": "reuters-business-via-scmp",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3370290/nanotechnology-expert-antonio-facchetti-joins-hkust-georgia-tech-us"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Materials scientist Antonio Facchetti has transferred from Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as a chair professor in the newly formed Department of Materials. Facchetti was recently elected to the US National Academy of Engineering for his contributions to engineering commercially viable electronic materials and devices. His research focuses on semiconductors, dielectrics, electrochemical transistors, sensors, batteries, photovoltaics, and flexible technologies such as e-Paper and OLED displays. Facchetti also co-founded Flexterra Corporation, a company that produces flexible transistors. He expressed excitement about collaborating with HKUST colleagues and students to advance materials research and translate scientific breakthroughs into innovative technologies. The Department of Materials at HKUST, established in July, values Facchetti's interdisciplinary expertise to strengthen the department's research capabilities in advanced functional materials and emerging technologies. Facchetti's extensive research experience, with over 600 publications and 120 patents, has led to recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher. He holds memberships in prestigious organizations like the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Inventors, and American Association for the Advancement of Science.",
  "summary": "Materials scientist and chemist Antonio Facchetti, formerly of the Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States, has joined the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as a chair professor in its newly established department of materials. Facchetti, who was elected to the US National Academy of Engineering last year for his “contributions to the engineering of commercially viable…",
  "key_points": [
    "Antonio Facchetti joins HKUST as chair professor in new Materials Department.",
    "Elected to US National Academy of Engineering for engineering innovations.",
    "Former Georgia Tech researcher excited to collaborate in HKUST."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Antonio Facchetti's recruitment as chair professor bolsters HKUST's new Department of Materials with interdisciplinary expertise in advanced functional materials and emerging technologies, enhancing its research capabilities.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Nanotechnology expert Antonio Facchetti joins HKUST from Georgia Tech in the US",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/nanotechnology-expert-antonio-facchetti-joins-hkust-from-georgia-tech-13639851",
        "published": "2026-10-11T04:00:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}