HKIE Geotechnical Division Prize Award Presentation Ceremony 2026 was successfully held on 23 June 2026. We are proud to announce that 6 CEE members have been recognized with prestigious awards established by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Geotechnical Division), including the AECOM Prizes, the Geotechnical Contractors Scholarship, the Fugro Prize and the Ringo Yu Prize for Best PhD Theses in Geotechnical Study. These honors highlight th

3 Jul 2026

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Charles Chunbao Xu has been appointed Chair Professor of Advanced Biorefinery in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and the Director of the Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE) of the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR), with effect from 2 July 2026.  Prof. Xu earned his first PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from the University o

2 Jul 2026

We are proud to announce that PolyU has achieved outstanding global recognition in two key research areas in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2026-2027. PolyU is ranked 2nd in Civil Engineering and 29th in Environmental Engineering globally, while also secures the top spot in Hong Kong in both disciplines. This milestone reflects CEE’s unwavering dedication to the excellence in research, teaching and innovation, rea

29 Jun 2026

Prof. Ling Jin, Assistant Professor of CEE, was featured on RTHK’s radio programme “World in a Nutshell” (十萬八千里) on 13 June 2026. The segment elaborated on the microplastic pollution issue and the plausibility of using extracts from moringa oleifera seeds to remove microplastics from water. Prof. Jin’s research bridges environmental chemistry, toxicology, and microbiology to address the ecological and health impacts of air and marine pollution,

23 Jun 2026

CEE welcomed 30 Secondary students from AD & FD POHL Leung Sing Tak College on 26 May 2026 (Tuesday) for a joyful afternoon of exploration and practical learning. The visit started with a programme talk hosted by Ir Chung-Lim Kwan, Senior Teaching Fellow of CEE, who gave students an overview of the recent developments in civil and environmental engineering. During the talk, Ir Kwan also shared the admission procedures and career prospects for BE

22 Jun 2026

The CEDD Safety Stand-down Workshop 2026, organized by the Civil Engineering and Development Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and supported by the Research Centre for Design for Safety of PolyU CEE, was successfully held on 3 June 2026. The event brought together senior management from the HKSAR Government, along with collaborators from consultants and contractors, to share best practices and ins

18 Jun 2026

Congratulations to Mr Qiwu Xie, CEE PhD student co-supervised by Prof. Jianhua Yin, Dr Peichen Wu, and Prof. Chao Zhou, on receiving the “Best Poster Award” at the inaugural China Rock International Symposium (CRIS) 2026. Mr Xie’s award-winning poster, titled “Novel FBG-based Sensor for In-situ Investigation of Marine Soft Soil”, highlights his innovation and dedication to the field of marine geotechnics. The symposium, themed “Intelligent Geote

17 Jun 2026

CEE was delighted to welcome 28 secondary students from Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Secondary School On 8 May 2026 (Friday) for a wonderful afternoon of exploration and hands-on learning. The visit commenced with an interactive session hosted by Prof. Andy Leung, Associate Professor of CEE, who provided students with a comprehensive overview of recent developments in civil and environmental engineering. Prof. Leung also shared valuable information r

9 Jun 2026

Nine exceptional CEE members have been awarded the 2026 FCE Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research Funding. This prestigious award acknowledges and appreciate the valuable contributions and accomplishments of their endeavor in securing external competitive research funding. This success highlights their commitment to driving technological innovation and their continuous dedication to research excellence.  Congratulations to the awa

8 Jun 2026

CEE welcomed 23 secondary students from Christian Alliance S C Chan Memorial College on 8 May 2026 (Friday) for a fruitful morning of exploration and hands-on learning. The visit began with an interactive session led by Prof. Tony Sze, Associate Professor of CEE, who provided students with an engaging overview of the latest developments in the field. Prof. Sze also shared the admission procedures and career prospects for BEng (Hons) in Civil Eng

5 Jun 2026