
Michael Anson Professor in Civil Engineering
Chair Professor of Sustainable Construction Materials
Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Professor Poon Chi Sun
World University Rankings
2 nd
U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2024-2025
2 nd
Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024
17 th
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
CEE Achievements
1
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
7
Chang Jiang Scholars
26
World’s Top 2% Scientists 2024 by Stanford University
Department News
Department News
Congratulations to Mr Lanxin Luo, CEE PhD student supervised by Prof. Yong Xia, on receiving the “Outstanding Young Engineer Contribution Award” at the IABSE Symposium Tokyo 2025 on 18-21 May 2025. The symposium, organized by the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), themed Environmentally Friendly Technologies and Structures: Focusing on Sustainable Approaches. Mr Luo's research, titled “Hybrid Physics Data-dr
4 Jun 2025

Eight exceptional CEE members have been awarded the 2025 FCE Dean's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research Funding. This prestigious award acknowledges their endeavor in securing external competitive research funding—a testament to their ground-breaking work and commitment to innovation. The achievement reflects their dedication to pushing the boundaries of technological advancements and their unwavering contribution to research excellence
3 Jun 2025

A group of 35 students from Tung Chung Catholic School visited CEE on 21 May 2025 (Wednesday). Ir Chung-Lim Kwan, Senior Teaching Fellow of CEE, introduced the admission information of BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development. The civil engineering industry updates and career prospects were shared with the students. To arouse the students’ awareness on air pollution control, the stu
29 May 2025

We are proud to announce that Dr Yong Tao, Research Assistant Professor of CEE, was awarded the PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) 2025. This accolade recognizes Dr Tao’s outstanding contribution and positive impact his research, titled "Advancing CO2 Mineralization and Waste Concrete Valorization for a Sustainable Future", might bring to the society. The YIRA is a university-level award that honours young faculty members who have ha
28 May 2025

A group of 22 students from St. Francis Xavier’s College visited CEE on 15 May 2025 (Thursday). Prof. Tony Sze, Associate Professor of CEE, unveiled the visit by a programme talk, providing the students with useful information about the admission process for the BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and the BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development programmes. He also shared updates on the civil engineering industry and disc
27 May 2025

We are proud to announce and Mr Ng Chi Hin, graduates of CEE, for being awarded the Occupational Safety & Health Best Project Scholarship 2024 by the Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC). Both students graduated from the BSc (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) programme. Supervised by Prof. Tony Sze, Associate Professor of CEE, Mr So’s final year project titled “The Effectiveness of Metaverse Technology in
27 May 2025

Prof. Tony Sze, Associate Professor of CEE, was featured on TVB News Programme, “A Closer Look (時事多面睇 - 路見不平)” (TVB News Ch.83), aired on 16 May 2025. The segment addressed critical issues surrounding road surface construction in Hong Kong. Innovative methods of improving the durability of asphalt and concrete were discussed, with the aim of enhancing walkability and minimizing inconvenience to pedestrians. Prof. Sze shared his insights on pedes
21 May 2025

A group of 32 students from China Holiness Church Living Spirit College visited CEE on 15 April 2025 (Wednesday). Prof. Jacqueline Lo, Assistant Professor of CEE, started the visit by a programme talk introducing the admission information of BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development. The civil engineering industry updates and career prospects were shared with the students. Following
16 May 2025

Congratulations to Dr Lei Zhou, CEE Postdoctoral Fellow supervised by 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. Yong Xia, for receiving the inaugural JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application 2024/25. This Fellowship, established by the Jockey Club in 2024, supports promising young STEM researchers in translating scientific findings into practical applications. Dr Zhou’s research, titled “PIV-based 3D Flow Feature Reconstruction and Analysis for
15 May 2025

Congratulations to Mr Lanxin Luo, CEE PhD student supervised by Prof. Yong Xia, on receiving the “Outstanding Young Engineer Contribution Award” at the IABSE Symposium Tokyo 2025 on 18-21 May 2025. The symposium, organized by the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), themed Environmentally Friendly Technologies and Structures: Focusing on Sustainable Approaches. Mr Luo's research, titled “Hybrid Physics Data-dr
4 Jun 2025

Eight exceptional CEE members have been awarded the 2025 FCE Dean's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research Funding. This prestigious award acknowledges their endeavor in securing external competitive research funding—a testament to their ground-breaking work and commitment to innovation. The achievement reflects their dedication to pushing the boundaries of technological advancements and their unwavering contribution to research excellence
3 Jun 2025

A group of 35 students from Tung Chung Catholic School visited CEE on 21 May 2025 (Wednesday). Ir Chung-Lim Kwan, Senior Teaching Fellow of CEE, introduced the admission information of BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development. The civil engineering industry updates and career prospects were shared with the students. To arouse the students’ awareness on air pollution control, the stu
29 May 2025

We are proud to announce that Dr Yong Tao, Research Assistant Professor of CEE, was awarded the PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) 2025. This accolade recognizes Dr Tao’s outstanding contribution and positive impact his research, titled "Advancing CO2 Mineralization and Waste Concrete Valorization for a Sustainable Future", might bring to the society. The YIRA is a university-level award that honours young faculty members who have ha
28 May 2025

A group of 22 students from St. Francis Xavier’s College visited CEE on 15 May 2025 (Thursday). Prof. Tony Sze, Associate Professor of CEE, unveiled the visit by a programme talk, providing the students with useful information about the admission process for the BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and the BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development programmes. He also shared updates on the civil engineering industry and disc
27 May 2025

We are proud to announce and Mr Ng Chi Hin, graduates of CEE, for being awarded the Occupational Safety & Health Best Project Scholarship 2024 by the Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC). Both students graduated from the BSc (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) programme. Supervised by Prof. Tony Sze, Associate Professor of CEE, Mr So’s final year project titled “The Effectiveness of Metaverse Technology in
27 May 2025

Prof. Tony Sze, Associate Professor of CEE, was featured on TVB News Programme, “A Closer Look (時事多面睇 - 路見不平)” (TVB News Ch.83), aired on 16 May 2025. The segment addressed critical issues surrounding road surface construction in Hong Kong. Innovative methods of improving the durability of asphalt and concrete were discussed, with the aim of enhancing walkability and minimizing inconvenience to pedestrians. Prof. Sze shared his insights on pedes
21 May 2025

A group of 32 students from China Holiness Church Living Spirit College visited CEE on 15 April 2025 (Wednesday). Prof. Jacqueline Lo, Assistant Professor of CEE, started the visit by a programme talk introducing the admission information of BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development. The civil engineering industry updates and career prospects were shared with the students. Following
16 May 2025

Congratulations to Dr Lei Zhou, CEE Postdoctoral Fellow supervised by 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. Yong Xia, for receiving the inaugural JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application 2024/25. This Fellowship, established by the Jockey Club in 2024, supports promising young STEM researchers in translating scientific findings into practical applications. Dr Zhou’s research, titled “PIV-based 3D Flow Feature Reconstruction and Analysis for
15 May 2025
