In the recently announced QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, PolyU has achieved commendable results in attaining global top 18th in Civil & Structural Engineering and 34th in Environmental Sciences. Both subjects have secured the top spot in Hong Kong. These results reflect CEE’s commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, and strong industry recognition as well as highlighting our dedication to advancing knowledge and expe

27 Mar 2026

We are proud to announce that Mr Chi Wing Lau, graduate of CEE, has been awarded the Occupational Safety & Health Best Project Scholarship 2025 by the Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC).  Mr Lau was graduated from the BSc (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) programme. Supervised by Dr Nicole Yiu, Senior Lecturer of CEE, his final year project titled “Artificial Intelligence Design and Applications on Cons

26 Mar 2026

A recent study by Dr E Deng, CEE Research Fellow, and Prof. Yi-Qing Ni, Chair Professor of CEE, has been published in Nature Communications. The article, titled “Tropical Cyclone Rainfall Extends Inland”, explores the global landward extension of tropical cyclone rainfall and its implications for inland flood risk. The study demonstrates that tropical cyclone rainfall has extended inland globally from 1980 to 2023. Along the continental coasts o

25 Mar 2026

Congratulations to Dr Yong Tao, Research Assistant Professor of CEE, for securing HK$61,200 from the PROCORE - France/ Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme 2025/26 introduced by the Research Grants Council (RGC) and the Consulate General of France (CGF) in Hong Kong. Under the scheme, Dr Tao will collaborate with Prof. Roland J.M. Pellenq, Director of Research at CNRS, French National Centre for Scientific Research, for 2 years. Dr Tao’s research pro

24 Mar 2026

We are thrilled to announce that CEE members have excelled at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, securing 4 awards including 3 Gold Medals and 1 Silver Medal. The winning projects demonstrate breakthroughs across advanced construction, sustainable materials and smart system. These accolades serve as a strong testament to CEE’s commitment to translating innovative solutions into impactful research, addressing the world’s most

23 Mar 2026

CEE was proud to support the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation – Hong Kong (CIHT-HK) in hosting a successful technical seminar on “Trunk Road T4 and Tseung Kwan O Promenade Southern Bridge” on 13 March 2026. The seminar engaged around 40 participants from government, industry, and academia, facilitating an insightful exchange of knowledge on transport infrastructure in Hong Kong. A big thank you to the distinguished speaker,

18 Mar 2026

Congratulations to Prof. Shao-Yuan Leu, Professor of CEE, for securing HK$910,000 from the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) under the Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP), administered by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the HKSAR Government.  Prof. Leu’s research project, titled “Development of Sensor-based Air VOCs Analyzer for Non-invasive Testing (SAVANT) for Early Diagnosis of Tree Brown Root Rot Disease”,

12 Mar 2026

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