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ASTRI and NAMI merger begins yielding hybrid AI and materials technologies

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The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) announced that its merger with the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), finalized in April 2026, is beginning to show outcomes. Technologies combining artificial intelligence and advanced materials are being showcased at the LEAP East event. ASTRI's Chief Technology Officer, Dr Ying Huang, commented on the benefits of the integration. This development highlights Hong Kong's progress in interdisciplinary research and innovation.

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The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) announced that its merger with the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), finalized in April 2026, is beginning to show outcomes. Technologies combining artificial intelligence and advanced materials are being showcased at the LEAP East event. ASTRI's Chief Technology Officer, Dr Ying Huang, commented on the benefits of the integration. This development highlights Hong Kong's progress in interdisciplinary research an...

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Hybrid AI and advanced materials technologies developed

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Dr Ying Huang is the Chief Technology Officer of ASTRI.

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Dr Ying Huang stated that the integration of the two organizations enabled further technological advancements.

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  • Hybrid AI and advanced materials technologies developed
  • Displayed at LEAP East event

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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) has begun to realise tangible results from its merger with the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), completed in April 2026, with new combinations of AI and advanced materials appearing among the technologies on display at LEAP East.

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Dr Ying Huang stated that the integration of the two organizations enabled further technological advancements.

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The merger between ASTRI and NAMI was completed in April 2026.

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ASTRI has begun to realize tangible results from the merger with NAMI.

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New combinations of AI and advanced materials are among the technologies on display at LEAP East.

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Dr Ying Huang is the Chief Technology Officer of ASTRI.

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