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 the dedication and passion of our students and scholars in the field of geotechnical engineering.
AECOM Prize for Best Students of the Year
Awardee: Ms Tsz Tung Chan, CEE Graduate
AECOM Prize for Best FYP of the Year
Awardee: Mr Baokang Wang, CEE Graduate
Award: 1st Runner-Up
Title of Paper: Stress-Strain Behavior of Cemented Clay under Different Stress Paths
Geotechnical Contractors Scholarship Scheme
Awardee: Mr Tsz Shun Lee, CEE Graduate
Ringo Yu Prize for Best PhD Thesis in Geotechnical Studies
Awardee: Dr Yuan Zou, CEE Research Associate supervised by Prof. Qi Zhao
Fugro Prize
Awardee: Mr Zhiqi Zhan, CEE PhD Graduate & Dr Pei-Chen Wu, CEE Research Assistant Professor
Award: 2nd Runner-Up
Title of Paper: Analyzing a Catastrophic Loose Fill Landslide in Hong Kong by Material Point Method
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ms Chan, Mr Wang, Mr Lee, Dr Zou, Mr Zhan, and Dr Wu on their remarkable accomplishments. We wish them continued success in their academic and professional journeys and we are confident that they will make a positive impact to the field of geotechnical engineering and the global environment.
