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Prof. Charles XU Chunbao elected as Fellow of Royal Society of Canada

9 Sep 2026

Awards & Recognitions

Congratulations to Prof. Charles XU Chunbao, Director of Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE) and Chair Professor of Advanced Biorefinery, on being elected a Fellow of the Academy of Science of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).  This prestigious honour recognises Prof. Xu’s outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication to the development of transformative biorefinery technologies, with research impacts extending across multiple industrial sectors in Canada and beyond.

Founded in 1882, the RSC comprises leading scholars in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences.  It is dedicated to recognising academic excellence, fostering innovation and providing evidence-based advice and scientific solutions to inform public policy and address major global challenges.  This year, 105 distinguished scholars worldwide were elected as new RSC Fellows, with Prof. Xu being one of only three scholars in Hong Kong to receive this accolade.

Looking ahead, Prof. Xu will lead RCRE in advancing transformative biorefinery technologies towards industrial-scale deployment, converting organic waste into high-value bioproducts and contributing to global sustainable development while accelerating the transition towards carbon neutrality.


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