Led by Prof. Andy Leung, Mr Hoi-yung Lin, and Dr Pei-Chen Wu, the CEE China GBA Study Tour, held from 5 to 8 January 2026, provided our UG students a distinctive tour to explore Guangzhou and Heyuan. The tour immersed students in the latest advancements in geotechnical engineering while fostering meaningful connections with peers from Guangzhou University.  Highlights included visits to the Earthquake Engineering Research & Test Center of Guangz

9 Mar 2026

A group of 16 students from St. Paul’s Convent School joined the CEE Departmental Online Programme Talk on 27 February 2026 (Friday). Prof. Tony N. N. Sze, Associate Professor of CEE, kicked off the session with a fun and interactive Q&A quiz, offering an exciting glimpse into the world of civil engineering. The students also explored the admission procedures and career pathways for our flagship programmes, BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and B

5 Mar 2026

A technical seminar, themed "Transport Strategy Blueprint", was successfully held on 25 February 2026 (Wednesday). This event was jointly organized by the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Logistics & Transportation Division) (HKIE-LTD), with support from CEE. The seminar featured Ir Clarence Cheng, Chief Engineer from the Transport Department. The talk, focused on the

3 Mar 2026

Dr Yifei Xu received his Ph.D. degree in Geotechnical Engineering from Zhejiang University in 2023. Working at the interface of structural and geotechnical engineering, his research centers on metamaterial-based wave manipulation for low-frequency vibration mitigation in civil infrastructure. Before being appointed as a Research Assistant Professor, Dr Xu worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at PolyU for over two years. His current research bridges fu

2 Mar 2026

The CEE Chinese New Year Carnival was a vibrant success on 12 February 2026 (Thursday). Organized by the CEE International Student Taskforce, the event brought together a diverse mix of local and international students to celebrate the festive season and explore Chinese culture. Activities included a hands-on Chinese calligraphy workshop, engaging live music performances, and opportunities for mingling and cultural exchange. The carnival highlig

27 Feb 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Tony Sze, Associate Professor of CEE, has been awarded approximately $7.04 million funding from the 23rd batch of the Smart Traffic Fund. His innovative project, titled “Bus Automatic Emergency Braking System Designed for Hong Kong Road and Traffic Conditions”, aims to design an Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEBS) for buses tailored to Hong Kong’s road and traffic conditions.  Prof. Sze’s project will

26 Feb 2026

Congratulations to Dr Jianxin Lu, Research Assistant Professor of CEE, for securing HK$800,000 from the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) under the Partnership Research Programme (PRP), administered by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the HKSAR Government. Dr Lu’s research project, titled “High-value-added Utilization of Recycled Fibreglass in Fibre Reinforced Spray Mortar for Infrastructure Rehabilitation”, aims to develop an

25 Feb 2026

The CEE Spring Reception, held on 6 February 2026 (Friday), was a resounding success. Welcoming more than 300 CEE staff members, former heads, distinguished alumni and research personnel, the event celebrated our strong sense of community and connection, creating a festive atmosphere filled with joy, laughter, and togetherness. Graced by Prof. Songye Zhu, Interim Head CEE, the event unfolded with great warmth and excitement. The highlight of the

25 Feb 2026

A group of 54 students from STFA Tam Pak Yu College and FDBWA Szeto Ho Secondary School visited CEE on 23 January 2026 (Friday). The visit began with an opening programme talk by Prof. Tony N. N. Sze, Associate Professor of CEE, who introduced recent developments of civil engineering in Hong Kong. This was followed by an energetic Q&A quiz that provided students with an engaging overview of the profession. The group also learned about the admiss

13 Feb 2026

Prof. Ling Jin, Assistant Professor of CEE, was recently interviewed by BBC Wildlife for a feature on the plastisphere, an ecosystem of microbes, algae, fungi and invertebrates, alongside other leading scholars in the field.  The article “‘It’s a disease superhighway.’ The shocking new ecosystem that’s evolving in our oceans” explores the plastisphere, a unique ecosystem that forms on plastic debris in oceans and waterways. When plastics enter t

13 Feb 2026