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Scholars under the Hong Kong Scholar Scheme expressed their appreciation to CEE

周毅 博士 香港理工大學-北京科技大學 2018-2020年「香江學者計劃」 香港，又稱「香江」，對土木工程師有著獨特的吸引力。這裡有貝聿銘的代表作——中銀大廈，有亞洲最長的雙纜索纜車系統——昂坪纜車，更有青馬大橋、昂船洲大橋、港珠澳大橋等超級橋樑工程。能夠成為當年3位土木工程方向的入選者之一，我感到非常幸運！ 香港理工大學土木與結構工程學科實力雄厚，在QS世界大學學科排名中，多年來穩居全球前列。這裡集結了世界頂尖的研究人員，學術氛圍濃厚，我能真切感受到身邊每個人對科研工作的熱愛。感謝我的合作導師夏勇教授，他對我的悉心指導，讓我獲益匪淺。一年多來，我們對環境溫度變化下大跨度橋樑變形的機理開展了深入研究，成功推導出懸索橋溫度變形的解析公式，在本專業領域首次提出溫度等效長度的概念。國際橋樑及結構工程協會（International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering，IABSE）前副主席藤野陽三教授（Prof. Yozo FUJINO）非常重視我們的成果，目前正與我和夏勇教授一起合作研究世界最大跨徑的橋樑——日本明石海峽大橋（Akashi Kaikyo Bridge，主跨1991米）。這段研究經歷令人興奮、難忘！ 感謝「香江學者計劃」為我們內地青年學者提供了開拓視野、增進交流的平台，使我們能在兩年的歷練中收穫成長！     武冬 博士 香港理工大學-華東師範大學 2018-2020年「香江學者計劃」 我於2018年博士畢業後，依託「香江學者計劃」，在香港理工大學李向東教授課題組開展博士後研究工作。來港一年多以來，在導師的悉心指導與課題組同事的説明下，開展了人工環境領域抗生素耐藥性相關的工作；並且在污水處理、處理系統能耗優化等環境工程傳統領域，也有了新的拓展。在課題組的資助下，我參加了多次國內和國際性學術會議，並就相關工作做了口頭報告。 能夠從博士畢業生直接進入該項目，我感到非常榮幸。回頭來看，從畢業生進入到全職研究人員的過程，充滿挑戰和歷練。在導師的培養下，我進一步提升了自己做研究的理性思維，通過計劃積累了寶貴的工作經驗，通過與身邊同事好友的交流也適應了香港的工作和生活方式和節奏。「香江學者」，讓我儘快地從一個「學生」開始了向「學者」的轉變，也為我以後的科研工作拓寬了視野，發展了合作脈絡

New equipment on board

The newly arrived Nanoindenter is a nanomechanical testing instrument that delivers quantitative mechanical and tribological characterization at nanoscale.  It meets specific research needs, from soft polymers to concrete and steel. Young’s modulus, hardness, fracture toughness and other mechanical properties can be measured via nanoindentation, and wear properties of various materials can also be tested. In-situ SPM imaging also allows the observation of post-test deformation behaviour. Test results of the hydration of one of the cement compounds, C3S, are shown in the left. The modulus and hardness measurements can conclude that the cement hydration products consist of different phases. Thus, quantifications of the changes with time can be made for better understanding of the effect of using, for example seawater as the mixing water, on the hydration mechanism. The Nanoindenter is now installed in the Light Structures Laboratory.

Consultation Day 2020

Online Consultation Day for JUPAS applicants was successfully held on 30 May 2020.  Potential students were given a chance to meet with our Programme Leaders and to learn more about the features of our undergraduate programmes. Looking forward to seeing our freshmen!

New Joiner - Dr Tan Daoyuan Andy

Dr. Tan Daoyuan Andy Research Assistant Professor Dr. Tan Daoyuan Andy received his PhD from The Hong Kong Polytechnic Unviersity.  Before that, he obtained his bachelor's and master's degree from the China University of Geosciences. His research interests focus on natural hazard mitigation, ground improvement, and development of smart monitoring system for geotechnical structures.

Structural Excellence Award 2020

Congratulations to Prof. SL Chan, Chair Professor of CEE, on winning the Grand Award of Structural Excellence Award 2020 organized by HKIE.  The awarded paper “Nonlinear finite-element-analysis and design of steel-concrete composite ring (SCCR) joints” was published in the Journal of Constructional Steel Research by Elsevier. 

MSc programme

Registration link: https://www38.polyu.edu.hk/eAdm/index.jsf

New Joiner - Dr Han-lin Wang

Dr Han-lin Wang Research Assistant Professor Dr Wang obtained his bachelor’s and PhD degrees from Zhejiang University in 2011 and 2017 respectively.   He previously worked in École des Ponts ParisTech, Hunan University, University of Macau and Cardiff University respectively.  His research interests focus on unsaturated soil mechanics, soil-structure interaction, pile-supported embankment and soil dynamic responses.

CEE Alumni Association Executive Committee Members 2020/2022

The biennial general meeting of CEEAA was held on 23 April 2020. Mr Kwok Yat Wa was elected as the President of CEEAA 2020/2022. Stay connected! Post Name  President  KWOK Yat Wa Vice-Presidents WONG Hon Ping, Edmond LO Chi Leung, Tony Immediate Past President CHEUNG Shiu Kwok, Andy Honorary Secretary HUANG Guangzong, Edwin Deputy Secretary YEUNG Chun Yu, Charles Honorary Treasurer CHAM Yui Kei, Rex Convenors LAU Tai Wai, David POON Ying Kok CHEUNG Yiu Sun, Wilson Members CHEUNG Yiu Ki, Andy MAN Ho Yeung, Marcus CHING Kai Ip Co-opted Member CHENG Wing Fat, Ric KWOK May Han, Grace HO Goman LOK Ka-Ming, Kenny LAU Wing Tung, Candy

Publication in Nature Sustainability

Dr Peng Wang’s research on “Photovoltaic panel cooling by atmospheric water sorption–evaporation cycle” was published in Nature Sustainability. An accompanying blog post was also published in Nature Sustainability Community.   This new technology contributing to global sustainability was highlighted by Science Magazine. Nature Sustainability Full article https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-020-0535-4 Nature Sustainability Community Blog post https://sustainabilitycommunity.springernature.com/users/266280-peng-wang/posts/atmospheric-water-cools-photovoltaics-and-more Science Magazine highlighting article https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/05/new-solar-panels-suck-water-air-cool-themselves-down

Best Young Researcher

Our PhD graduate, Miss Sun Yuqing, was awarded the Best Young Researcher in the 8th International Conference on Bioprocessing with her project “Bridging Sustainability and Industrial Evolution through Green Bioprocessing”. Miss Sun was supervised by Dr Dan Tsang, Associate Professor of CEE.