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PolyU CEE Webinar Series: Boosting Energy Harvesting Efficiency Through Novel Tri-hybrid Multi-stable Vibration-based Energy Harvesting Techniques: Mechanical Designs and Potential Applications

Dr SK Lai delivered a seminar with the topic of “Boosting energy harvesting efficiency through novel tri-hybrid multi-stable vibration-based energy harvesting techniques: Mechanical designs and potential applications” on 12 June 2024. It was co-organized with HKIE Civil Division. Find the full version of the webinar in the below link: https://youtu.be/aNmQQl_U6dM.   

Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU CEE 2024

The Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU CEE aims to honour outstanding CEE graduates who have made distinctive contributions to the alma mater and community and have attained exceptional professional, entrepreneurial, scholarly or community service achievements in their professions. We are proud to announce that Ir Ricky Wong, JP, a distinguished graduate of CEE, is the recipient of Outstanding Alumni Award in Professional Achievement of PolyU CEE 2024. Ir Wong’s remarkable contributions to the alma mater and the community, coupled with his exceptional professional accomplishments, have truly set him apart.  Ir Ricky Wong, JP, currently serves as the Head of Civil Engineering Office at the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) of the HKSAR Government. With over 30 years of experience in civil, coastal, and building engineering, Ir Wong's expertise and dedication have left a lasting impact on the engineering landscape in Hong Kong. As an active alumnus, Ir Wong has generously shared his knowledge and insights with current students. From participating as an interviewer in mock interview workshop to serving on the Departmental Advisory Committee (DAC), he has continuously supported and inspired the next generation of engineers.  We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ir Ricky Wong for this well-deserved recognition. His achievements serve as a shining example of excellence and dedication, and we are proud to call him one of our own. 

CEE Member Received Best Presentation of Young Expert Award at the 15th International Conference on Hydroinformatics

Congratulations to Dr Bin Pan, CEE Postdoctoral Fellow supervised by Dr Huan-Feng Duan, whose presentation titled “Parallel Computing Strategy for Fast Transient Simulation and Analysis in Pipe Fluid Networks” for receiving the Best Presentation of Young Expert Award at the 15th International Conference on Hydroinformatics (HIC2024).  The conference was held on 27-30 May 2024 in Beijing, China with the aim to exchange the most recent developments in the hydroinformatics field and the urgent water related issues.

CEE South Korea Study Tour 2024

The CEE South Korea Study Tour, which took place from 27 May to 2 June 2024, was an extraordinary journey that offered our students a wealth of valuable experiences. During the tour, our students had the chance to visit and engage with peers at two prestigious universities renowned for their contributions to the civil engineering industry: Kyung Hee University (KHU) in Suwon and KAIST in Daejeon. They participated in student mixer events, where they shared insights on civil engineering advancements in both Hong Kong and South Korea. Additionally, our students were granted a valuable opportunity to explore a significant construction project managed by the Hyundai E&C Group – the first Han River underground road tunnel in Korea. This site is notable for its use of advanced Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) technology, from which our students gained considerable knowledge. We are sincerely thankful for the warm hospitality from the professors and students of KHU & KAIST. Their kindness and welcoming nature greatly enriched our experience, making our study tour both enjoyable and informative. We believe that this study tour will inspire our students for their understanding in civil engineering.  

CEE Student Received OSH Best Project Scholarship 2023

Congratulations to Ms Kwok Hoi Lamm, graduate of CEE, for being awarded the Merit Award in the OSH Best Project Scholarship 2023 by the Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC). Ms Kwok graduated from the BSc (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) and her final year project, titled “A Review on Occupational Health Impact on Machinery Operators’ Exposed Vibration”, was supervised by Dr Nicole Yiu, Lecturer of CEE. This award is a recognition to students with outstanding project work relating to occupational safety and hygiene, work ergonomics, accident prevention and loss control, construction safety, risk management, OSH for small and medium enterprises, safety and health projects design, work injury and rehabilitation etc.  Ms Kwok demonstrated her capability of implementing quality applied research related to OSH in her studies and we look forward to seeing her continue to make positive impact in the field of environmental and occupational safety and health.  

PolyU CEE Webinar Series: Shedding New Lights on Seismic Metamaterial Design from the Perspective of Multidirectional Wave Attenuation

Dr Kai Zhou delivered a seminar with the topic of “Shedding New Lights on Seismic Metamaterial Design from the Perspective of Multidirectional Wave Attenuation” on 29 May 2024. It was co-organized with HKIE Civil Division. Find the full version of the webinar in the below link: https://youtu.be/yKYfMj4yzxw.   

Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) Hong Kong Half-Day Seminar 2024

Co-organizing with Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) Hong Kong, Half-Day Seminar 2024 - From Vision to Reality: Building Transportation Infrastructure with Innovation was successfully held on 25 May 2024 (Saturday), bringing together more than 160 participants to exchange insights in the development of transportation infrastructure. Distinguished speakers from the industry and government agencies including Highways Department, Transport Department, Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre, AECOM, Arup and WSP covered various topics on the recent development in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Their expertise and perspectives sparked engaging discussions and showcased innovative approaches to building smart and efficient transportation networks.    We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants, speakers, and organizers for contributing to a dynamic and insightful seminar. Let's continue working together to turn visions into reality and drive progress in transportation infrastructure development.  More information can be found at CIHK Hong Kong’s Facebook and IG pages.  

CEE PhD Students Won First Prize in The 2nd Kubuqi Award - International Desert Sustainable Development Proposal Competition

Congratulations to two of our talented PhD students, Miss Yang Qian and Miss Wang Yihua, on winning the First Prize in The 2nd Kubuqi Award: International Desert Sustainable Development Proposal Competition which took place from November 2023 to April 2024. Under the guidance of Dr Xiao-hao Sun, Research Assistant Professor of CEE, Miss Yang and Miss Wang presented their innovative proposal titled “Bio-stimulation to form a biocrust layer for plant growth and sustainable ecosystem restoration” with an inventive idea of utilizing Bio-stimulation technology to improve land degradation, promote plant growth, restore sustainable ecosystems, and effectively control sandstorms.  Organized by the Elion Foundation and Treelion Foundation, The Kubuqi Award has been a driving force in inspiring the younger generation to actively engage in environmental protection and sustainable development efforts. The competition places a special emphasis on the research and application of cutting-edge technology, empowering students to leverage innovation for a greener future.    Congratulations again to our talented students for their exceptional performance in The 2nd Kubuqi Award competition. Together, we continue to drive positive change and shape a more sustainable world for generations to come.

CEE Three Minute Thesis Competition 2024

CEE recently concluded its highly anticipated Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition Final on 13 May 2024. The event showcased the research abilities and communication skills of CEE’s RPg students. Out of the 14 CEE RPg students who participated in the competition, five finalists emerged from the Semifinal to deliver captivating presentations on their theses in three minutes or less. All of the five talented individuals will now move on to compete in the upcoming 3MT® competition organized by FCE in early June, where they will face off against students from other departments.    The 3MT® competition, originally developed by The University of Queensland, Australia in 2008, aims to celebrate the discoveries and achievements of RPg students while cultivating their academic, presentation, and research communication skills. The competition has gained global popularity, with over 900 universities in more than 85 countries hosting their own 3MT® events.    Congratulations to all the participants and winners of the CEE 3MT® Competition for their impressive performances and contributions to advancing research and communication in the field of civil and environmental engineering. Stay tuned for more updates on their journey in the upcoming interdepartmental competition! For the full version of the competition, please refer to:  https://youtu.be/2vdW4_wABOU  Award winners of CEE Three Minute Thesis Competition 2024: Name Presentation Title Chief Supervisor Award XU Shujie Improving Surface Water Algal Bloom Management Efficiency with Tailored Algal Bloom Alert Models Dr Mark Hsu Champion & People’s Choice JEYABALAN Aswin Kumar If Rockets Can be Reused, Why Not Buildings? Prof. Tak-Ming Chan First Runner-up SHEN Jiayang New-generation Solutions: The Flexibility and Superiority of Dual-functional Electromagnetic Dampers Prof. Songye Zhu Second Runner-up    

CEE Students Excel in ICE G&S Model Building Competition 2024

We are proud to announce that two teams of talented students from CEE have achieved remarkable success in the Model Building Competition 2024 organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers Hong Kong Association Graduates and Student Division (ICE HKA G&S) on 23 March 2024! The competition, with the theme 'Structural Design of Bridge Against Wind Load’, witnessed seven teams of university students showcasing their engineering skills by bringing their bridge models to life using balsa wood sticks and fishing line. The structural integrity and performance of the models were thoroughly assessed under wind load test in the wind tunnel laboratory. With evaluation on the presentation of the teams and the performance of the bridge models by esteemed judges, CEE students have emerged victorious, with one team clinching the champion title and another securing the first runner-up position. Their dedication, creativity, and technical expertise have truly shone in this challenging competition.     Kudos to the winning teams for making us proud! The success is a testament to their talent, perseverance, and commitment to pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence.    Award Team Name Team Members Champion        PolyUBridge King Chan Siu Kit, Cheung Chin Ho, Fung Tsun Ting, Wong Ki Sing, Wong Sze Yin, Wu Bin Yang First Runner-up     WindGuard Architects Chu Man Kit, Lin Wei Zhen, Sun Lu Kai, Wu Jia Wen, Ye Chang Sheng