Awards and Achievements (Teaching)

Miss Karen YEUNG Received Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2024

Miss Karen YEUNG Tsz Wan, a year-four student of our BSc (Hons) in Surveying programme received an Innovation and Technology (InnoTech) Scholarship from The Hon Michael WONG, GBS, JP, the Deputy Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government at the Award Presentation Ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in June this year. Jointly organized by the Innovation and Technology Commission, HSBC and The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups in 2011, the Scholarship aims to nurture future leaders to contribute to the InnoTech Industry and to recognise the creativity and passion they have displayed in this respect. Karen expressed her gratitude and excitement upon receiving the prestigious InnoTech Scholarship 2024, stating, “I am thrilled about the opportunities it brings. My passion lies in revolutionising the construction industry by seamlessly integrating AI and robotics.” She added, ‘The generous financial support will allow me to deepen my understanding in this field and seize exciting opportunities. I am currently participating in the exchange programme at the Technical University of Munich, where I am immersing myself in advanced engineering and construction technologies. Next summer, I will be enrolling in the Artificial Intelligence fundamentals course at Zhejiang University, which will further help lay a strong foundation for my academic journey. ”

The Most Outstanding PolyU Student – Miss Connie WONG Sze Lam

Heartfelt Congratulations to Miss Connie WONG Sze Lam, our Property Management Student, on being selected as ‘The Most Outstanding PolyU Student’ for her remarkable accomplishments and contributions! Connie was honoured with the award from Prof. TENG Jin Guang, the President of PolyU, at the Presentation Ceremony on 26 March 2024. This special occasion was awash with resounding applause and heartfeltcongratulations. We couldn’t be prouder of Connie. The Outstanding Student Awards of PolyU aims to recognize full-time final-year students for their excellence in both academic and non-academic endeavors. The Awards are given at department, faculty and university levels every year. Stay tuned for more about Connie in the coming BRE Connected.

HKIS QSD Scholarships for Surveying Students

HKIS QSD Scholarships for Surveying Students It’s always amazing to hear our students’ inspiring stories.  Five BRE students were awarded the Quantity Surveying Division (QSD) Scholarships of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) for their excellence in academic performance.  In the Presentation Ceremony in July 2023, following the uplifting speeches by Sr Paul Wong, HKIS President and Sr Sunny Choi, HKIS QSD Chairperson, the certificates together with cheques were presented to every awardee amid rapturous applause.  The recognition gave the students lots of encouragement for their continued success in future. Here is the list of BRE Awardees: BSc(Hons) in Surveying MAK Fong Lam Boris LI Hoi Ying LEUNG Cheuk Yan Higher Diploma in Building Technology and Management (Surveying) YEUNG Tsz Wan Karen CHEN Yingying

Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2023 Celebrating Our Property Management Student’s Creativity and Passion

  We shine because of our students’ achievements. Join us in congratulating Miss Connie WONG Sze Lam, a year-four student of our BSc (Hons) in Property Management Programme who received the Innovation and Technology Scholarship from Mr John LEE, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the Award Presentation Ceremony. Jointly organized by the Innovation and Technology Commission, HSBC and The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, the Innovation and Technology Scholarship aims to nurture outstanding students to contribute to the InnoTech Industry and recognize their creativity and passion towards this aspect. Connie is very honoured to have been selected as one of the recipients of the Innovation and Technology Scholarship. She wishes to thank the organisers for organising this meaningful scholarship to encourage students to contribute to the InnoTech Industry. Moreover, she would like to express her heartfelt gratitude to BRE, especially to Prof. Eddie HUI and Ms Hebe HOW, for the invaluable support along the way. Receiving this scholarship has not only helped affirm her passion for engaging in the InnoTech sector, but also motivated her to strive for further improvement and excellence. Connie says, “It feels great to have received this scholarship, but in the scheme of things, it is of little importance, when compared to the mission it places upon its recipients – to promote the development of Innovation and Technology in Hong Kong. I am looking forward to collaborating with other passionate youths and leaders to build a better Hong Kong with our innovative ideas!” Connie, keep up the good work!

Congratulations to BEM Student on Receiving Best Individual Dissertation Award 2023 of HKIE

Well done to Miss YU Sinan!  Sinan, our year-four student of BSc (Hons) in Building and Engineering Management Programme, received the Best Individual Dissertation Award 2023 from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Building Division Fund) in May 2023. Sinan says, “I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Prof NI Meng and Dr WENG Yiwei from BRE, and the entire PolyU BRE community for their invaluable support and guidance throughout my research journey.  This award would not have been possible without their unwavering encouragement and expertise.  BRE provides opportunities for students to delve into research and contribute to the field of building engineering.  This recognition reaffirms the importance in advancing knowledge and driving innovation in the built environment.” In the era of intelligent reform in the construction industry, Sinan also hopes that this achievement serves as an inspiration to fellow students, encouraging them to pursue excellence in their own dissertations and academic pursuits, further promoting the development and prosperity of the Hong Kong building industry.

For Our Future Scholarship for Surveying Student

Well-done!  Miss Anson CHAN Tsz Kwan, the recipient of Outstanding Student Award of BRE and a year-four student of our BSc (Hons) in Surveying Programme, was awarded the ‘For Our Future Scholarship’ of the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Commnity Foundation in April 2023 in recognition of her outstanding academic performance, personal development and strong devotion to community service. Anson shares, “I am very honoured to receive the prestigious For Our Future Scholarship. Thank you for PolyU and BRE's nurturing in these 4 years. Not only am I equipped with professional knowledge about the construction industry, but I am also cultivated to become a socially-responsible professional. The practical lectures and interactive workshops in PolyU have honed my competitive edge, which is the crucial foundation for me to pursue my dream in the built environment. I am very grateful for all professors’ kind teaching and support. Their selfless sharing and caring always motivate me to soar higher. As a quantity surveyor, Anson would like to dedicate her efforts to the time and cost management of engineering projects, while promoting sustainable building designs to strive for carbon neutrality.  Anson adds, “I will continue my endeavours to build more affordable housing for Hong Kong, to construct state-of-the-art infrastructures that connect Hong Kong to the world, and to create a human-centric community for our future.” Congratulations to Anson!

HKIS Outstanding Final Year Dissertation Awards for Undergraduate Students 2021

BRE Student Winning HKIS Outstanding Final Year Dissertation Awards for Undergraduate Students (2021) In the Outstanding Final Year Dissertation Awards for Undergraduate Students (2021) organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS), one alumni of the Department of Building and Real Estate (BRE) of PolyU was rewarded for her final year dissertation announced on 31 January 2022. Under the bachelor degree category (building surveying division), Miss Lam Suk On, Sharon (林屬安) received the Top Award (Building Surveying Division) for her empirical study on the provision and evaluation of barrier free access (BFA) facilities in existing revitalized wet markets in Hong Kong. She was a full-time surveying degree graduate in June 2021 with First Class Honours whose dissertation was supervised by Dr Daniel W.M. Chan, Associate Professor and Associate Head (Teaching) of BRE. Sharon was the sole BRE student winning the award in this round of application. The purposes of the awards aims are to promote research amongst our future surveyors and to reward the efforts of the students. The awards were based on merits in research as well as the research output's applicability to the surveying profession. Each winner (Top Award) received an award certificate and a prize cheque of HK$1,500 at the HKIS Outstanding Dissertation/Thesis Awards Presentation Ceremony 2021 held on Monday, 1 August 2022 at the HKIS Surveyors Learning Centre, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.

BRE Students Receiving 18th Hong Kong Housing Society Award

There are many reasons to give our students a big round of applause.  Our undergraduate students, Chiu Ka Wing from our Building Engineering and Management Programme and Tsang Chi Hin from our Surveying Programme, were bestowed the 18th Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) Award in February 2023 in recognition of their outstanding academic performance and hard work. They were also invited to the HS Academy Alumni Club, which aims at facilitating network building and professional development of awardees through a range of community services as well as summer internships and other job opportunities at HKHS. Chiu Ka Wing says, “It is my pleasure in receiving the HKHS Award, which recognized my academic efforts. The esteemed recognition greatly encouraged me to strive even harder to achieve my goals.  I am now more determined than ever to continue expanding my knowledge and skills, and to make meaningful contributions to the building industry. As a responsible citizen, I am also committed to using my expertise to help those in need.  I am grateful for the recognition.”  Tsang Chi Hin shares, “It is my honor to be an awardee of the HKHS Scholarship. The recognition of my academic effort boosted my confidence and motivation in my studies and work. I will keep on broadening my horizons, contributing to the building surveying industry, and helping people in need.” Students, Keep up the good work!  

2022 Qianhai-Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao-Taiwan Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

Congratulations to the BRE research team, under the guidance of Prof. Meng NI, Associate Dean, Faculty of construction and environment, was awarded “The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Celebration of 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return to the Motherland Youth Innovation Grand Prize Award in Qianhai-Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao-Taiwan Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (Hong Kong Region, Tertiary Division). The winning research project is “Zinc-Air Battery for Long-Duration Energy Storage”. To cope with the increasing proportion of renewable energy in China, and maintain a stable and safe power supply, the electricity system should be able to support high wattage with long-term energy storage. The team developed the “zinc-air battery”, which is a promising technology as a long-duration energy storage device with the advantages of low cost, high safety, and large discharge capacity. The battery working principle is that the zinc anode reacts with the ambient air to generate electricity, and this process is highly reversible. Winning research team: Mentor: Prof. Meng NI, Associate Dean, Faculty of Construction and Environment, PolyU Members: Siyuan ZHAO, Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Year 3 Wen ZHENG, BSc (Hons) in Property Management Year 2 Suet Fei LAU, BSc (Hons) in Property Management Year 3 Jielin HUANG, BSc (Hons) in Surveying Year 3 Jianwei HUANG, BSc (Hons) in Surveying Year 2 Jiarui HE, BSc (Hons) in Building Engineering and Management Year 2

The 17th Hong Kong Housing Society Award Presentation Ceremony