Michael Anson Professor in Civil Engineering
Chair Professor of Sustainable Construction Materials
Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Professor Poon Chi Sun
World University Rankings
2 nd
U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2022
3 rd
Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023
14 th
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
CEE Achievements
1
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
7
Chang Jiang Scholars
28
World’s Top 2% Scientists 2023 by Stanford University
Department News
Department News
We are proud to announce that two teams of talented students from CEE have achieved remarkable success in the Model Building Competition 2024 organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers Hong Kong Association Graduates and Student Division (ICE HKA G&S) on 23 March 2024! The competition, with the theme 'Structural Design of Bridge Against Wind Load’, witnessed seven teams of university students showcasing their engineering skills by bringing
30 May 2024
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding performance of our ASCE Student Chapter Team at the recent Greater China ASCE Student Symposium hosted at Tongji University from 10 May to 12 May 2024. Under the leadership of Dr Kai Zhou, Assistant Professor of CEE, our CEE undergraduate student representatives, Beiming Hu and Rongguo Zhang, showcased their talent and hard work throughout the event. The symposium, which brought together student chap
28 May 2024
The Carbon-Neutral PolyU 48 Hours Hackathon came to a successful conclusion last week, leaving us inspired by the remarkable projects, amazing ideas, and the passionate students. During the 48 hours from 16 May 2024 to 18 May 2024, students from different programmes came together to tackle the pressing issue of climate change and generate innovative green ideas for the betterment of our campus. Throughout the intensive 48 hours, all teams demonst
28 May 2024
PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day 2024 was successfully held on 18 May 2024. Dr Jacqueline Lo, Assistant Professor of CEE, hosted the information seminar and provided first-hand admission information of BEng(Hons) Scheme in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Development [JS3120], she also introduced the career prospects of the civil engineering industry to the audience, helping them to gain valuable insights and admission strategies of the programme.
24 May 2024
The CEE Taiwan Study Tour, which took place during 13-18 May 2024, was a remarkable journey that provided our students with a multitude of enriching experiences. Throughout the tour, our students had the opportunity to delve into various aspects of civil engineering, including structural mechanisms, transportation systems development, water management, and environmental engineering by joining green tours and visiting different construction sites
24 May 2024
A group of 22 students from SKH Kei Hau Secondary School visited CEE on 17 May 2024 (Friday). Dr Barbara Siu, Scheme Leader of BEng (Hons) Scheme in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Development, introduced the admission information and the recent developments of the civil engineering industry to the students. The students also had the opportunity to visit our Water and Waste Research Laboratory and Structural Engineering Research Laboratory,
22 May 2024
CEE and HKIE Geotechnical Division co-organized a three-day technical visit to Shanghai and Tianjin, focusing on the topic of reclamation using dredging materials. The technical visit was hosted by National Engineering Research Center of Dredging (NERCD) and CCCC marine construction and development Co., Ltd. Delegates from CEDD, PolyU, as well as leading consultants and contractors from Hong Kong, participated in this activity. The delegation v
21 May 2024
The orientation for the Carbon-Neutral PolyU 48 Hours Hackathon was successfully conducted on 13 May 2024, with the valuable support from the PolyU Campus Facilities and Sustainability Office (CFSO) and Earth Hacks staff. During the orientation, Mr Ryan Lee, the Assistant Director of Campus Facilities and Sustainability (Campus Sustainability), delivered an inspiring presentation to the participating students. He shed light on the global environ
16 May 2024
A group of 25 students from Po Leung Kuk Vicwood K.T.Chong Sixth Form College visited CEE on 12 April 2024 (Friday). Dr Andy Y.F. Leung, Associate Head of CEE, introduced the admission information of BEng (Hons) Scheme in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Development and the recent developments of the civil engineering industry to the students. The students also had the opportunity to visit our Hydraulics Laboratory and Noise and Safety Labora
19 Apr 2024
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding performance of our ASCE Student Chapter Team at the recent Greater China ASCE Student Symposium hosted at Tongji University from 10 May to 12 May 2024. Under the leadership of Dr Kai Zhou, Assistant Professor of CEE, our CEE undergraduate student representatives, Beiming Hu and Rongguo Zhang, showcased their talent and hard work throughout the event. The symposium, which brought together student chap
28 May 2024
The Carbon-Neutral PolyU 48 Hours Hackathon came to a successful conclusion last week, leaving us inspired by the remarkable projects, amazing ideas, and the passionate students. During the 48 hours from 16 May 2024 to 18 May 2024, students from different programmes came together to tackle the pressing issue of climate change and generate innovative green ideas for the betterment of our campus. Throughout the intensive 48 hours, all teams demonst
28 May 2024
PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day 2024 was successfully held on 18 May 2024. Dr Jacqueline Lo, Assistant Professor of CEE, hosted the information seminar and provided first-hand admission information of BEng(Hons) Scheme in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Development [JS3120], she also introduced the career prospects of the civil engineering industry to the audience, helping them to gain valuable insights and admission strategies of the programme.
24 May 2024
The CEE Taiwan Study Tour, which took place during 13-18 May 2024, was a remarkable journey that provided our students with a multitude of enriching experiences. Throughout the tour, our students had the opportunity to delve into various aspects of civil engineering, including structural mechanisms, transportation systems development, water management, and environmental engineering by joining green tours and visiting different construction sites
24 May 2024
A group of 22 students from SKH Kei Hau Secondary School visited CEE on 17 May 2024 (Friday). Dr Barbara Siu, Scheme Leader of BEng (Hons) Scheme in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Development, introduced the admission information and the recent developments of the civil engineering industry to the students. The students also had the opportunity to visit our Water and Waste Research Laboratory and Structural Engineering Research Laboratory,
22 May 2024
CEE and HKIE Geotechnical Division co-organized a three-day technical visit to Shanghai and Tianjin, focusing on the topic of reclamation using dredging materials. The technical visit was hosted by National Engineering Research Center of Dredging (NERCD) and CCCC marine construction and development Co., Ltd. Delegates from CEDD, PolyU, as well as leading consultants and contractors from Hong Kong, participated in this activity. The delegation v
21 May 2024
The orientation for the Carbon-Neutral PolyU 48 Hours Hackathon was successfully conducted on 13 May 2024, with the valuable support from the PolyU Campus Facilities and Sustainability Office (CFSO) and Earth Hacks staff. During the orientation, Mr Ryan Lee, the Assistant Director of Campus Facilities and Sustainability (Campus Sustainability), delivered an inspiring presentation to the participating students. He shed light on the global environ
16 May 2024
A group of 25 students from Po Leung Kuk Vicwood K.T.Chong Sixth Form College visited CEE on 12 April 2024 (Friday). Dr Andy Y.F. Leung, Associate Head of CEE, introduced the admission information of BEng (Hons) Scheme in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Development and the recent developments of the civil engineering industry to the students. The students also had the opportunity to visit our Hydraulics Laboratory and Noise and Safety Labora
19 Apr 2024
We are proud to announce that two teams of talented students from CEE have achieved remarkable success in the Model Building Competition 2024 organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers Hong Kong Association Graduates and Student Division (ICE HKA G&S) on 23 March 2024! The competition, with the theme 'Structural Design of Bridge Against Wind Load’, witnessed seven teams of university students showcasing their engineering skills by bringing
30 May 2024