Sept 2027 Entry
What's New
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To better reflect our evolving research strengths and foster specialised academic growth, the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT) has been restructured into two new departments—the Department of Chemistry (CHEM) and the Department of Life Sciences (LS) from 1 July 2026. Building on the strong foundation of ABCT, CHEM embarks on an exciting new chapter at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation.
Driven by the global mandate for sustainability, CHEM channels its cutting-edge research capacity into six strategic pillars: Advanced Nanomaterials, AI-driven Green Chemistry and Catalysis, Macromolecular Sciences, Chemical Sensors and Imaging, Energy Storage and Conversion Technologies, and Photonic and Optoelectronic Materials. Our dynamic and expanding portfolio seamlessly bridges fundamental chemistry with real-world applications.
Please visit our website for more information about our research areas and programmes.
Chemistry
Chemical research in the department is led by academics covering a wide spectrum of areas, divided into the categories listed below. The Department is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support interdisciplinary collaborations and high-level research on topics from fundamental concepts to practical applications.
Advanced Nanomaterials
AI-driven Green Chemistry and Catalysis
Macromolecular Sciences
| Supervisor | Tel | |
| Dr BODEDLA Govardhana | 3400 2615 | govardhana.bodedla@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. LEUNG King Chi, Franco | 3400 8663 | kingchifranco.leung@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. LIU Dongsheng | 3400 2683 | dongsheng.liu@polyu.edu.hk |
| Dr SONG Jiajun | 3400 2657 | jia-jun.song@polyu.edu.hk |
| Dr WANG Tao | 3400 8764 | tao-al.wang@polyu.edu.hk |
| Dr WANG Yang | 3400 8605 | yang1.wang@polyu.edu.hk |
| Dr WANG Yidi | 2766 6520 | yi-di.wang@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. WONG Wai-yeung, Raymond | 3400 8670 | wai-yeung.wong@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. YU Han | 3400 2666 | yuhan.yu@polyu.edu.hk |
| Dr ZHANG Miao | 3400 8747 | bjtumiao.zhang@polyu.edu.hk |
| Dr ZHANG Xinyuan | 2766 6543 | xinyuan1026.zhang@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. ZHENG Zijian | 2766 6441 | zijian.zheng@polyu.edu.hk |
Chemical Sensors and Imaging
| Supervisor | Tel | |
| Dr CHAU Ho Fai, Anthony | 3400 8610 | ho-fai.chau@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. HAN Suting | 3400 2659 | suting.han@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. LAW Ga-lai | 3400 8680 | ga-lai.law@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. WONG Wai-yeung, Raymond | 3400 8670 | wai-yeung.wong@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. WONG Wing-tak | 3400 8789 | wing-tak.wong@polyu.edu.hk |
| Dr XIE Chen | 3400 2632 | chen-polyu.xie@polyu.edu.hk |
Energy Storage and Conversion Technologies
Photonic and Optoelectronic Materials
| Supervisor | Tel | |
| Prof. GE Jingjie | 3400 8713 | jingjie.ge@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. HAN Suting | 3400 2659 | suting.han@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. HO Cheuk-lam | 3400 8887 | cheuk-lam.ho@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. LAW Ga-lai | 3400 8680 | ga-lai.law@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. Lawrence Yoon Suk LEE | 3400 8696 | lawrence.ys.lee@polyu.edu.hk |
| Dr SONG Jiajun | 3400 2657 | jia-jun.song@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. WANG Lianzhou | 3400 8847 | lianzhou.wang@polyu.edu.hk |
| Dr WANG Tao | 3400 8764 | tao-al.wang@polyu.edu.hk |
| Dr WANG Yang | 3400 8605 | yang1.wang@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. WONG Wai-yeung, Raymond | 3400 8670 | wai-yeung.wong@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. XU Linli | 3400 8733 | linli.xu@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. YU Han | 3400 2666 | yuhan.yu@polyu.edu.hk |
| Dr ZHANG Miao | 3400 8747 | bjtumiao.zhang@polyu.edu.hk |
| Prof. ZHU Xunjin | 3400 2618 | xunjin.zhu@polyu.edu.hk |
Please visit our website for more information about our research facilities.
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Compulsory
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