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- edwin.chan@polyu.edu.hk
Biography
Prof. Chan studied Architecture and later learnt Law in England and Hong Kong. Obtained my PhD degree at the King’s College of London University. He is a Chartered Architect, Surveyor and Engineer and am a qualified Barrister-at-Law called to both the English and Hong Kong Bars. He is a full Professor of the Department of Building and Real Estate (BRE) and was the Associate Head (Research)/Chairman of Research Committee of the BRE Dept (2012-2017). Published over 130 international EI/SCI/SSCI journal papers and many book chapters. He has served as a member of government committees (Housing Authority, Hospital Authority, and Town Planning Board). He was the Hon Secretary (2005-6) of Professional Green Building Council and the Hon Treasurer (2004-6) of the HK Institute of Architects.