We are pleased to announce that 26 CEE projects have been granted a total funding of HK$24.3 million from the Research Grants Council’s (RGC) General Research Fund (GRF) and Early Career Scheme (ECS) 2026/27. Demonstrating the department’s constant pursuit of research excellence and technological advancements, CEE scholars secured 26 of 50 PolyU funded projects under the RGC subject area of “Civil Engineering, Surveying, Building & Construction”.

22 Jul 2026

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Yi-Qing Ni, Chair Professor of Smart Structures and Rail Transit of CEE and Director of National Rail Transit Electrification and Automation Engineering Technology Research Center (Hong Kong Branch), has been honoured with the 16th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award by the Chinese Academy of Engineering.  Presented biennially, the award is widely regarded as “the highest accolade in China’s en

16 Jul 2026

The Sharing Session with CEE JUPAS Applicants 2026 held on 8 July 2026 (Wednesday) was a resounding success. The event commenced with an informative session on JUPAS admission criteria hosted by Prof. Andy Leung, Associate Head of CEE and an inspiring session on how AI is transforming civil engineering by Prof. Jacqueline Lo, Assistant Professor of CEE. To have a closer interaction with secondary school students, three current CEE students took t

14 Jul 2026

Dr Deming Zhu received his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2023. Working at the intersection of structural engineering, coastal engineering, and infrastructure resilience, his research focuses on the performance, vulnerability, and life-cycle resilience of coastal bridges under extreme wave and multi-hazard conditions. Before being appointed as a Research Fellow, Dr Zhu worked as a postdoctoral resea

13 Jul 2026

We are proud to announce that Ir Alfred Wong Kwok Fai, Prof. Hannah Zhou Wan-Huan and Dr Chen Tiantian have been honoured with the Outstanding Alumni Award in Professional Achievement, Outstanding Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement, and Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement of PolyU CEE 2026 respectively. The award recognizes their exceptional achievements, exemplary leadership, and contributions to their alma mater. Ir Alfr

10 Jul 2026

HKIE Geotechnical Division Prize Award Presentation Ceremony 2026 was successfully held on 23 June 2026. We are proud to announce that 6 CEE members have been recognized with prestigious awards established by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Geotechnical Division), including the AECOM Prizes, the Geotechnical Contractors Scholarship, the Fugro Prize and the Ringo Yu Prize for Best PhD Theses in Geotechnical Study. These honors highlight th

3 Jul 2026

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Charles Chunbao Xu has been appointed Chair Professor of Advanced Biorefinery in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and the Director of the Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE) of the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR), with effect from 2 July 2026.  Prof. Xu earned his first PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from the University o

2 Jul 2026

Dr Ran Deng obtained his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from Chongqing University in 2021. Before being appointed as a Research Assistant Professor, Dr Deng worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at PolyU. His research focuses on the development of high-performance steel and composite structures, with particular emphasis on advanced testing, modelling and design methods, to enhance the resilience and sustainability of wind energy infrastructure. Dr

1 Jul 2026

We are proud to announce that PolyU has achieved outstanding global recognition in two key research areas in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2026-2027. PolyU is ranked 2nd in Civil Engineering and 29th in Environmental Engineering globally, while also secures the top spot in Hong Kong in both disciplines. This milestone reflects CEE’s unwavering dedication to the excellence in research, teaching and innovation, rea

29 Jun 2026

Prof. Ling Jin, Assistant Professor of CEE, was featured on RTHK’s radio programme “World in a Nutshell” (十萬八千里) on 13 June 2026. The segment elaborated on the microplastic pollution issue and the plausibility of using extracts from moringa oleifera seeds to remove microplastics from water. Prof. Jin’s research bridges environmental chemistry, toxicology, and microbiology to address the ecological and health impacts of air and marine pollution,

23 Jun 2026