The CEE Non-Local Students Orientation Night was successfully held on 26 September 2025 (Friday), attracting over 30 international students eager to connect with their fellow civil engineering peers and kick off the semester in a vibrant atmosphere. The evening was filled with engaging games, stimulating conversations, and a warm environment that celebrated the rich cultural diversity of our student body. The CEE department is committed to foste

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The PolyU Patents Achievement Award honours departments and inventors who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to intellectual property (IP) activities. Four awards are presented to highlight accomplishments in leveraging IP into societal impact thus generating revenue. The four awards include the “Top Patents Filing Award”, award considers the IP filing activities over the past five years (2020-2024), the “Most Active Patents Filing Award”,

6 Oct 2025

28 CEE scholars have been recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists 2025 announced by Stanford University. Notably, 7 of these scholars are ranked within the top 100 in their respective fields. Remarkably, Prof. Chi Sun Poon, Distinguished Research Professor of CEE, and Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, President of PolyU, have achieved distinguished rankings, placing 6th and 9th globally in their areas of expertise. Kudos to our outstanding researcher

3 Oct 2025

The CEE Welcome Gathering cum Info Session for International Students held on 19 September 2025 (Friday) was a resounding success!  We were thrilled to see a vibrant mix of new and returning international students coming together to foster connections and share experiences. Prof. Andy Y.F. Leung, Associate Head (Partnership) of CEE, and Dr Barbara W.Y. Siu, Senior Lecturer of CEE, introduced the department and offered valuable study tips, helping

30 Sep 2025

The PolyU Info Day 2025 was successfully held on 27 September 2025 (Saturday). We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the enthusiastic visitors who share our passion for civil and environmental engineering. A special thank you goes to our dedicated academic staff and student ambassadors for their efforts in making this event a success. Dr Barbara W. Y. Siu, Senior Lecturer of CEE, introduced the admission information and career prospects of BE

29 Sep 2025

We are proud to announce that Prof. Yong Xia, Professor of CEE, has been recognized by the editorial board of the Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) journal as the recipient of the Structural Health Monitoring Person of the Year (SHM-POY) Award for 2025.   Established for over 20 years, the Award recognises individuals worldwide who have made outstanding contributions to structural health monitoring that benefit society. It honours excellence in

25 Sep 2025

Prof. Tony Sze, Associate Professor of CEE, was featured on TVB News’ “A Closer Look” (83 無綫新聞台《時事多面睇 - 紅光任我行》) on September 15, 2024. The segment discussed the effectiveness of red light auxiliary devices in reducing red light running behaviors. Prof. Sze shared expert insights on pedestrian red light running behaviour in Hong Kong, emphasizing the importance of traffic safety and effective urban mobility solutions. The discussion highlighted p

19 Sep 2025

We are proud to announce that Prof. Anthony Chen, Professor of CEE, has been identified as the most influential scholar with high-impact contributions to the field of vulnerability and resilience analysis of transportation road networks. In addition, PolyU has been acknowledged as the most productive institution in this research area. This recognition stems from a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Naples Federico II, Ita

16 Sep 2025

We are proud to announce that Prof. Yifei Cui, Ir Wilson Cheung and Prof. Dilum Fernando have been honoured with the Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement, Outstanding Alumni Award in Entrepreneurial Achievement, and Outstanding Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement of PolyU CEE 2025 respectively. The award recognizes their remarkable achievements, exemplary leadership, and contributions to their alma mater. Prof. Yifei Cui, gr

15 Sep 2025

Prof. Ahmed Youssef Elghazouli delivered a seminar with the topic of “Seismic Design Concepts for Building Structures” on 27 August 2025. It was co-organized with HKIE Civil Division. Find the full version of the webinar in the below link: https://youtu.be/rh-hOTfIP5U  

9 Sep 2025