Twelve CEE academic staff and students, led by Prof. Hai Guo, Chair Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry and Modelling, embarked on an academic research exchange programme to Sichuan under the Ten Thousand People’s Scheme from 9 to 13 July 2026.  During the visit to Sichuan University’s Wangjiang Campus, the team toured the atmospheric monitoring supersite and participated in an engaging symposium to exchange the latest research outcomes and insig

21 Aug 2026

We are proud to announce that Prof. Tao Wang, Chair Professor of Atmospheric Environment of CEE, has been awarded the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Award (Second Class) 2025 by the Shandong Provincial Department of Science and Technology for his collaborative research with Shandong University, titled “The evolution, formation, and source of air pollution complex in the North China Plain”. This prestigious recognition highlighted his outstan

20 Aug 2026

Led by Prof. Siwei Liu and Dr Liang Chen, the CEE China Beijing Study Tour held from 27 July to 1 August 2026 offered our UG students an enriching opportunity to explore Beijing. The tour immersed students in cutting-edge engineering innovations and smart city developments, while fostering cultural exchange with peers from the University of Science and Technology Beijing. Highlights of the tour include series of technical site visits to industry

19 Aug 2026

Dr Zhihang Xue obtained her Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2022. Prior to her appointment as a Research Assistant Professor, Dr Xue worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at PolyU. Her research focuses on the development of resilient infrastructure, with particular interests in high-performance materials and structural optimisation, to provide practical solutions for innovative structural design. Dr Xue h

15 Aug 2026

Congratulations to Prof. Huan-Feng Duan, Associate Head (Research) and Professor of CEE and Prof. Chao Zhou, Associate Professor of CEE, on being elected to the Young Member Section (YMS) 2026 of The Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE). Prof. Duan was recognized for his innovation in engineering science and technology, which enhances the resilience of urban water infrastructure and supports climate sustainability, while Prof. Zhou was honored

13 Aug 2026

Dr Shaoqun Lin received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2023, and his M.Eng. and B.Eng. in Civil Engineering from South China University of Technology. Before being appointed as a Research Assistant Professor, Dr Lin worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at PolyU for over two years. His research focuses on intelligent monitoring and defect detection of underground structures, including diaphragm wall panels,

10 Aug 2026

Dr Armin Rezayan completed both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering at Babol Noshirvani University of Technology (BNUT), Iran. He then pursued his doctoral studies in chemical engineering at Zhengzhou University (ZZU), China, receiving his PhD in 2023. After serving as a short-term postdoctoral fellow at ZZU, he joined the Advanced Biorefinery Laboratory (ABL) at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) as a postdoctoral r

3 Aug 2026

Dr Long Jiang received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The University of Hong Kong in 2023. His research lies at the intersection of hydrology, environmental modelling, and artificial intelligence. Prior to his current appointment as a Research Assistant Professor, he worked for over two years as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Washington. His current research focuses on ecohydrological modelling, urban flooding and water quali

1 Aug 2026

We are thrilled to share that Miss Cleo Klossner, graduate of CEE, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS). Funded by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) under the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea, the GKS is one of the most competitive scholarship programmes. It provides full financial support for top global talents to pursue advanced studies at leading universities in South Korea

30 Jul 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Kaiming Bi, Associate Professor of CEE, has been awarded the Nishino Prize at the 19th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction (EASEC-19) 2026. The conference, themed “Advancing Sustainability in Structural Engineering and Construction Through Emerging Technologies”, was successfully held from 13 – 15 July 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As one of the most influential interna

24 Jul 2026