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PolyU CNERC- Steel’s Advanced Welding Technology Speeds Up Cross Bay Link Construction

The research achievement of the CNERC-Steel was showcased by the Innovation and Technology Bureau (ITB) of the Government of Hong Kong SAR in an article on 20 October 2021, and the welding technology developed by the CNERC-Steel for high strength S690 steel was adopted in the fabrication of the Double Arch Steel Bridge of the Cross Bay Link at Tseung Kwan O. The use of high strength S690 steel enables significant savings in steel materials as well as construction time and costs in the project. 

Welcome Gathering with CEE International Students

Thank you for attending the welcome gathering with international students on 20 October 2021 (Wed).   Prof. C.S. Poon, Prof. J.G. Dai, Prof. S.C. Lee and Dr Barbara Siu gave a warm welcome to the international students with light refreshments and souvenirs. After students shared their learning experience and the difficulties they are encountering, our academic colleagues provided guidance for them to better adapt to the new university life. They also shared some upcoming events, such as Christmas and Chinese New Year gathering, mini-concrete canoe competition, hiking and voluntary work. It will be a great chance for them to discover more about PolyU & Hong Kong.

CEE Departmental Visit - Tak Sun Secondary School (28 Sep)

In 2021/22, CEE continues to organize Departmental Visits for secondary schools to learn more about civil and environmental engineering and discover our campus and facilities.  Tak Sun Secondary School visited CEE on 28 Sep 2021 (Tue). After the talk introducing the brand new BEng (Hons) Scheme in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Development, students were split into groups to build towers using only straws and tapes.  

CEE Departmental Visit – Pui Ching Middle School (15 Oct)

A group of 30 students from Pui Ching Middle School visited CEE on 15 Oct 2021 (Fri).  Apart from programme talk, tower building workshop and laboratory visit, one of the CEE Entry Scholarship awardees, Cheng Tsz Ho, gave a sharing on why he chose CEE and his adaption to university life to his alma master.  

PolyU CEE Webinar Series: Modeling and Managing Dynamic Road Networks using Heterogeneous Multi-Source Data for Hong Kong

To kick off the CEE Webinar Series 2021-22, Dr Wei Ma delivered a seminar with the topic of “Modeling and Managing Dynamic Road Networks using Heterogeneous Multi-Source Data for Hong Kong“ on 28 Sep 2021. It was jointly organized with HKIE Logistics and Transportation Division (LTD) .  More joint seminars are coming soon in Nov 2021. Please stay tuned!  

Successful Application of Green Tech Fund by Prof. Daniel C.W. Tsang

The project of Prof. Daniel C.W. Tsang, Professor of CEE, titled “Biochar-enhanced Construction Materials for Sustainable Waste Management and Decarbonisation” was awarded the Green Tech Fund (GTF) with the grant of HK$8,784,200.  It is one of the eight approved research and development (R&D) projects in Hong Kong. The Government set up the GTF of HK$200 million in 2020 to provide better and more focused funding support for R&D projects for achieving decarbonisation and improving environmental protection in Hong Kong towards its goal of carbon neutrality before 2050. The GTF was open for the first round of applications from Dec 2020 to Feb 2021 and received over 190 submissions. The details of approved projects can be found at http://www.gtf.gov.hk/en/project_information/project_information.html.

Successful Application of Lantau Conservation Fund by Prof. C.S. Poon

The project titled “Enhancement of marine biodiversity and ecosystem functioning along Lantau eco-shoreline with low-pH sea-sand seawater eco-engineered seawall panels” led by Prof. C.S. Poon, Head of CEE, was approved under the Lantau Conservation Fund (LCF) with the grant of HK$2,269,000.      The LCF is set up to promote and implement conservation of Lantau, and to carry out minor local improvement works in remote villages and communities in support of conservation initiatives.  It is anticipated that the LCF will improve the environmental capacity, conserve the cultural character and enhance the sustainable development of Lantau.  

Ir Dr Vincent HO Received Safety Influencer Award 2021

Congratulations to Ir Dr Vincent Ho for receiving the Safety Influencer Award 2021, presented by the World of Safety & Health Asia (WSHAsia) on 30 Sep 2021.  This award is specially dedicated to those who have had a positive effect on health and safety at work or in the region in the last 12 months, such as having outstanding influence on others in establishing and maintaining high standards of occupational safety and healthy activities and improvement of health and safety in the workplace. Ir Dr Ho actively promotes the application of risk engineering in enhancing safety and health in the Asia Pacific region, as well as globally. He has been very dedicated to risk management and safety and was elected as the first Asia-based President of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH), the world’s largest chartered health and safety professional organization.  

Establishment of University Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality

To respond to the pressing climate change challenge, a new University Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE) was established on 1 October, 2021, with the support of PolyU’s Areas of Excellence Committee.   Led by Prof. Chi Sun Poon, Head of CEE, RCRE aspires to be a global research centre at the forefront in solid waste recycling issues to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions for achieving carbon neutrality. It is composed of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers coming from different faculties of PolyU, including CEE, the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT), the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS), the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE), and the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC).  The research directions of RCRE range from waste management policy evaluation, life cycle environmental and cost assessments, and development of recycling technologies that turn wastes into value-added resources.     

CEE Entry Scholarships for Outstanding HKDSE Students

Congratulations to four CEE students for receiving CEE Entry Scholarships for Outstanding HKDSE Students 2021/22.  They achieved excellent results in the “best 5” subjects in HKDSE exam.    Programmes Student Name BEng (Hons) in Structural and Fire Safety Engineering [JS3777] TANG Isaac CHENG Tsz Ho BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development [JS3375] LAU Wai Ting LAI Ho Man   CEE accords recognition to outstanding HKDSE students admitted to our undergraduate programmes via JUPAS from 2021/22 onwards.  Awardees will be granted a one-off scholarship of up to HK$50,000.   For details about the entry scholarships or admission information for 2022/23, please refer to https://www.polyu.edu.hk/cee/prospective-students/undergraduate-programmes-2022/jupas-applicants/beng-hons-scheme-in-civil-engineering-and-sustainable-development/.