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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  

PolyU ASCE Student Chapter Secures Third Prize in Greater China ASCE Student Symposium Paper Competition

We are thrilled to announce the outstanding performance of our ASCE Student Chapter Team at the recent Greater China ASCE Student Symposium hosted at Tongji University from 10 May to 12 May 2024. Under the leadership of Dr Kai Zhou, Assistant Professor of CEE, our CEE undergraduate student representatives, Beiming Hu and Rongguo Zhang, showcased their talent and hard work throughout the event.    The symposium, which brought together student chapters from thirteen prestigious universities, featured a range of activities including business meetings, technical visits, and a paper competition with a theme "Building a Smart and Resilient Future". Chapter president Beiming Hu presented a compelling paper titled "Appraisal of Existing Designs for Floating Structures: A Comparative Case Study Using AHP and TOPSIS“, leading the team securing the third prize in the competition. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Tongji University’s triumph, and to The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Dalian University of Technology for earning the second prize.    This achievement is particularly significant as it marks the team’s inaugural participation in the ASCE student paper competition. Though the chapter was just established last year, the team is optimistic about further improvement in the next student symposium at Chongqing University in 2025.    The team expresses their sincere gratitude to Prof. Xiao Lin Zhao, Chair Professor of CEE, and Dr You Dong, Associate Professor of CEE, for their invaluable advice and guidance, as well as to the Department for the generous financial support. Those unwavering support encourages more students to join the student chapter and actively participate in its activities which will undoubtedly foster a stronger sense of belonging to CEE.    Congratulations once again to PolyU ASCE Student Chapter for their exceptional performance, and we look forward to their continued achievements in the future!   

Carbon-Neutral PolyU 48 Hours Hackathon

The Carbon-Neutral PolyU 48 Hours Hackathon came to a successful conclusion last week, leaving us inspired by the remarkable projects, amazing ideas, and the passionate students. During the 48 hours from 16 May 2024 to 18 May 2024, students from different programmes came together to tackle the pressing issue of climate change and generate innovative green ideas for the betterment of our campus. Throughout the intensive 48 hours, all teams demonstrated a high level of commitment, making the most of every opportunity to seek guidance and advice from our mentors. We are grateful to Mr Ryan Lee and Mr Elvis Yiu from CFSO, as well as Dr An Wang, Dr Zeyu Zhang, Mr Junrong Su, and Mr Hanyu Sun from CEE, for their invaluable support and expertise in refining the ideas from each teams.  The hard work and dedication from each teams culminated in the highly anticipated project and prize presentation on 20 May 2024. It was a thrilling event where the teams showcased their innovative solutions and demonstrated their understanding of carbon-neutrality. The projects presented were a testament to their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. 4 teams impressed the judges with their astonishing ideas and impactful solutions and were awarded HK$10,000 in cash prizes, along with 3,000 PolyU GreenCoins as a token of appreciation. Congratulations on the teams’ well-deserved contribution! We would also like to recognize the Best Presentation Team, whose outstanding performance earned them a special prize of HK$1,000 cash prize.  We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the students and mentors for making this hackathon a resounding success. Their commitment to driving positive change and finding sustainable solutions is truly inspiring and we believe that this event has truly left a lasting impact! Together, let's continue to foster innovation and create a greener and more sustainable world!