The Research Grants Council (RGC) held an award presentation ceremony on 3 November 2025 to honor 98 academics from the eight UGC-funded universities for their distinguished research accomplishments and significant contributions to the higher education sector. We are proud to announce that Prof. Shipeng Zhang, Assistant Professor of CEE, has won the Early Career Award 2025/26 in recognition of his achievements in research. Prof. Zhang’s research

20 Nov 2025

The 12th Annual National Conference on the Prevention and Control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), the 5th International Symposium on Catalytic Science and Technology in Sustainable Energy and Environment (5th EECAT), and the 2025 International Expert Symposium on Volatile Organic Compounds (collectively referred to as the 2025 Joint VOCs Conference) were successfully held from 6 to 8 November 2025 in Guangzhou. The event was co-organized by

18 Nov 2025

Two CEE research projects have been awarded funding from the National Natural Science Foundation for China and the Research Grants Council (NSFC/RGC) Exercise in 2025/26. Prof. Tao Yu, Professor of CEE, was funded by the NSFC/RGC Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS), while Prof. Anthony Chen, Professor of CEE, has secured funding from the NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme (JRS). The two projects have garnered a total of HK$4.6 million, showcasing the

17 Nov 2025

The CEE Field Study cum BBQ Gathering for UG students was successfully held on 7 November 2025 (Friday). The activity welcomed over 100 participants, including undergraduate students from diverse cultural background and academic staff. This highlighted the event's focus on promoting cultural exchange and collaboration, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that encouraged dialogue and mutual understanding among all attendees. The event featur

13 Nov 2025

We are proud to announce that Prof. Yuanfeng Duan, a distinguished PhD graduate of CEE, has been awarded the PolyU Graduate School Outstanding Research Postgraduate Alumni Award 2025. Prof. Duan obtained his doctoral degree from CEE in 2004 under the supervision of Professors Jan-ming Ko, Yi-qing NI, and Shi-lin Dong. With his impactful research and contributions to the field of Health Monitoring and Vibration Control of Bridges and Structures,

12 Nov 2025

Led by Dr Nicole Yiu, Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety & Health, a group of CEE UG students embarked on an insightful site visit to Fanling North New Development Area, Phase 1: Fanling Bypass Eastern Section on 4 November 2025 (Tuesday). This visit provided a unique opportunity for them to explore the latest infrastructure developments in the new development area and the cutting-edge technologies utilized in

10 Nov 2025

Congratulations to Prof. Zhen Leng, Professor of CEE, and Prof. Shipeng Zhang, Assistant Professor of CEE, for securing Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), administered by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the HKSAR Government. These achievements affirm their dedication to driving technological innovation and their ongoing pursuit of research excellence. The Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) is designed to enhance the added

7 Nov 2025

CEE scholars continue to bridge the gap between academia and industry, striving to turn research into real-world applications. We are proud to highlight the recent collaboration between Prof. Chi Sun Poon, Distinguished Research Professor of CEE, and Hongkong Land in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at driving innovation in sustainable construction solutions. This partnership focuses on converting tempered and laminated glass waste into sustain

4 Nov 2025

Dr Claire Jinhui Li obtained her Ph.D. degree (2019) in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from The University of Hong Kong (joint Ph.D. at Department of Environmental Medicine, New York University), her M.Sc. (Master of Medicine) degree (2015) in Toxicology from Sun Yat-sen University, and her MBBS degree (2012) from Shanxi Medical University. Prior to joining PolyU as a Research Assistant Professor, she worked as an Assistant Professor (research-tr

3 Nov 2025

Prof. Tony Sze, Associate Professor of CEE, was featured on TVB News Programme, "A Closer Look (時事多面睇 - 指示不足)” (TVB News Ch.83), aired on 22 October 2025. The segment addresses the rising incidents of large vehicles colliding with overhead objects due to height restrictions. Prof. Sze shared expert insights on advanced driver warning systems using LiDAR sensors and high-speed cameras to detect over height vehicles, alerting drivers via variable

30 Oct 2025