A technical seminar, themed "Realizing Excellence: The Hong Kong Railway Standards in Practice", was successfully held on 24 March 2026 (Wednesday). This event was jointly organized by the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Civil Division) (HKIE-CVD) and The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Logistics & Transportation Division) (HKIE-LTD), with support from CEE.  The sem

2 Apr 2026

Dr Haoran Xu obtained his Ph.D. degree in Environmental Geography from Peking University in 2023. Prior to joining the Hong Kong Polytechnic University as a Research Assistant Professor, he conducted two years of postdoctoral research at the Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement (LSCE), France. Dr Xu’s research focuses on regional air quality modeling, as well as the assessment of public health risks and climatic effects of aer

1 Apr 2026

Dr Changchao Li received his Ph.D. from Shandong University in 2023, with joint supervision at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and his bachelor’s degree from Jiangsu University in 2018. Before joining PolyU as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, he served as a Hong Kong RGC Junior Research Fellow (2025–2026) and a Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow (2023–2025) at PolyU. His researc

1 Apr 2026

Dr Yong Han obtained his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Tongji University in 2018. Before joining his current position as a Research Assistant Professor, he conducted postdoctoral research at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Fudan University. His work explores the formation, evolution, and impacts of pollutants emitted from combustion sources, spanning their roles in atmospheric chemistry, public health, and climate-related effec

1 Apr 2026

We are proud to announce the remarkable achievements of CEE students, who have been honoured with two distinguished awards for the 2025/26 academic year, The Presidential Student Leadership Award (PSLA) of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and The Outstanding Student Award (OSA) of Faculty of Construction and Environment. There achievements highlight the dedication and passion of our students in both academic excellence and leader

31 Mar 2026

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