Prof. Tony Sze, Associate Professor of CEE, was featured on TVB News Programme, "A Closer Look (時事多面睇 - 指示不足)” (TVB News Ch.83), aired on 22 October 2025. The segment addresses the rising incidents of large vehicles colliding with overhead objects due to height restrictions. Prof. Sze shared expert insights on advanced driver warning systems using LiDAR sensors and high-speed cameras to detect over height vehicles, alerting drivers via variable

30 Oct 2025

Congratulations to Mr Zhiyong Long, CEE PhD Student supervised by Prof. Huan-Feng Duan, on receiving the Best Oral Presentational Award at the 5th International Symposium of Water Disaster Mitigation and Water Environment Regulation (WDWE2025) in October 2025. Mr Long’s award-winning presentation, titled “From Static to Dynamic: Revealing the Role of Population Mobility in Amplifying Coastal Flood Risk”, showcases his exceptional research contrib

24 Oct 2025

We are proud to announce that twelve exceptional CEE scholars have successfully secured funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). Through their constant pursuit of research excellence and technological advancements, 11 of them are funded under Young Scientist Fund (Type C) while 1 of them is supported by the General Programme, with total funding exceeding RMB 3.8 million. Among the projects, 9 were initiated by the She

22 Oct 2025

The CEE Career Fair 2025 was successfully held on 10 October 2025 (Friday). In collaboration with six leading companies in the field, AECOM, AtkinsRéalis, China State Hong Kong, Chun Wo Development Holdings Limited, Dragages Hong Kong and Gammon Construction Limited, the event brought together over 350 CEE undergraduate and master’s students participating in inspiring career talks and interactive sessions. Students had the opportunity to engage d

16 Oct 2025

We are excited to highlight the pioneering research of Prof. Ling Jin, Assistant Professor of CEE, and his team, which has garnered international attention, including features in Nature Research Highlights and an embargoed press release on American Chemical Society. Under the theme "Probing Microbial Hazards in Urban Air", these studies examine how harmful airborne microbial components contribute to public health risks in cities. In the first st

14 Oct 2025

The Workshop on Design Guidelines for the Use of Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) in Marine Structures, organized by the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) in collaboration with four PolyU units (CEE, RISUD, RICRI and SKL-CRCC), was successfully held on 17 September 2025. The event brought together representatives from government, academia, and industry to exchange knowledge and insights on key topics including application of FRP m

13 Oct 2025

The CEE Non-Local Students Orientation Night was successfully held on 26 September 2025 (Friday), attracting over 30 international students eager to connect with their fellow civil engineering peers and kick off the semester in a vibrant atmosphere. The evening was filled with engaging games, stimulating conversations, and a warm environment that celebrated the rich cultural diversity of our student body. The CEE department is committed to foste

9 Oct 2025

The PolyU Patents Achievement Award honours departments and inventors who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to intellectual property (IP) activities. Four awards are presented to highlight accomplishments in leveraging IP into societal impact thus generating revenue. The four awards include the “Top Patents Filing Award”, award considers the IP filing activities over the past five years (2020-2024), the “Most Active Patents Filing Award”,

6 Oct 2025

28 CEE scholars have been recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists 2025 announced by Stanford University. Notably, 7 of these scholars are ranked within the top 100 in their respective fields. Remarkably, Prof. Chi Sun Poon, Distinguished Research Professor of CEE, and Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, President of PolyU, have achieved distinguished rankings, placing 6th and 9th globally in their areas of expertise. Kudos to our outstanding researcher

3 Oct 2025

The CEE Welcome Gathering cum Info Session for International Students held on 19 September 2025 (Friday) was a resounding success!  We were thrilled to see a vibrant mix of new and returning international students coming together to foster connections and share experiences. Prof. Andy Y.F. Leung, Associate Head (Partnership) of CEE, and Dr Barbara W.Y. Siu, Senior Lecturer of CEE, introduced the department and offered valuable study tips, helping

30 Sep 2025