MUST Faculty of Innovation and Engineering – School of Computer Science and Engineering Collaborates with CREATOR (CHINA) TECH CO., LTD. and Great Bay University in Industry-University-Research Collaboration
On May 30, 2025, the Faculty of Innovation and Engineering – School of Computer Science and Engineering at Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) hosted an industry-university-research collaboration meeting with CREATOR (CHINA) TECH CO., LTD. and the School of Computing and Information Technology at Great Bay University. The collaboration aimed to advance the transformation of scientific achievements and strengthen joint innovation capabilities under the framework of the 2024 Guangdong-Macau Joint Funding Program for Science and Technology Innovation. Discussions focused on technology development, talent cultivation, and commercialization of research outcomes to drive economic growth in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area.
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The event began with a visit to the MUST History Museum and MUST LIU's Innovation and Technology Center, where delegates explored the university’s 25-years development journey and its cutting-edge research breakthroughs in key fields.
Snapshots of meeting
During the meeting, Chair Prof. Zhang Du (Director of Faculty of Innovation and Engineering – School of Computer Science and Engineering of MUST) welcomed representatives from CREATOR (CHINA) TECH CO., LTD. and Great Bay University. The meeting focused on the 2024 Guangdong-Macau Joint Funding Project for Science and Technology Innovation, with in-depth discussions on the foundation of cooperation, project progress, interim results, and project targets. Over the past year, the collaborating parties have leveraged their respective strengths to tackle industry challenges together. The project is progressing smoothly, with 3 papers published, 4 graduate students trained, and 1 high-value invention patent. Moving forward, the team plans to publish at least 2 more high-quality papers, apply for 2 invention patents and 4 software copyrights,
and develop a global AI-powered facial anti-spoofing system—translating research into tangible industrial solutions.
The discussion also addressed core technological challenges, with industry representatives outlining demands such as customized product development and cross-sector tech upgrades. MUST’s research team proposed tailored solutions while highlighting Macau’s growing need for diversified economic solutions, underscoring the potential local applications of the project’s outcomes. This dialogue solidified a foundation for sustained collaboration, ensuring mutual benefits and accelerated product deployment.
Partners exchange souvenir
To conclude the meeting, the partners exchanged souvenir, including Macau Science Satellite-1 badges presented by Chair Prof. Zhang Du, symbolizing their commitment to future collaboration.
This meeting has strengthened ties for ongoing industry-university-research collaboration. The partners will accelerate product development under the joint program, leveraging complementary strengths to achieve mutual success. Aligned with the Guangdong-Macau collaboration framework, the three parties will deepen resource sharing, advance the commercialization of scientific outcomes, and support technological innovation and industrial advancement in the Greater Bay Area.
