Aurora CEO Bob Xie Admitted to PhD Program at City University of Hong Kong

Aurora Technology proudly announces that CEO and founder Bob Xie has been admitted to the prestigious full-time PhD program in Engineering at City University of Hong Kong (CityU HK), one of Asia's top-ranked research universities. This achievement further strengthens Aurora's leadership in LED lighting technology innovation.

Research-Driven Leadership

Bob Xie's doctoral research will focus on advanced optical system design and smart manufacturing integration — areas directly relevant to Aurora's product development roadmap. With a Master's degree from Tsinghua University and over 18 years of hands-on industry experience, Bob brings a rare combination of academic rigor and practical engineering expertise to the program.

"Continuous learning is not just a personal value — it is embedded in Aurora's DNA," said Bob Xie. "My PhD research will directly contribute to our next-generation product platforms, particularly in adaptive optics and intelligent lighting systems."

Strengthening Industry-Academia Links

Bob's admission to CityU HK marks another step in Aurora's deepening collaboration with academic institutions. The company has existing research partnerships with Tsinghua University and several other leading engineering schools, focusing on thermal management simulation, optical lens design, and LED driver efficiency optimization.

About Bob Xie

Bob Xie founded Aurora Technology in 2011 and has led the company from a startup to a global LED lighting manufacturer serving over 40 countries. He holds a Master's degree from Tsinghua University (EMBA), a Doctor of Engineering degree from City University of Hong Kong (in progress), over 200 patents, and 18+ years of experience in LED lighting and automotive electronics.