
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 2024-2025
2 nd
Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024
17 th
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
CEE Achievements
1
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
7
Chang Jiang Scholars
26
World’s Top 2% Scientists 2024 by Stanford University
Department News
Department News
Congratulations to Mr Shihao Wang, CEE PhD Student supervised by Prof. Ling Jin, on receiving the “Best Postgraduate Poster Presentation Award” at the 7th Conference on Environment Health Risk and Control of New Pollutants. The conference took place on 14 – 16 March 3036 in Nanjing, aiming to foster the collaborative innovation in the field of environmental health risk prevention and control of emerging pollutants, green alternative technologies
24 Mar 2025

A group of 24 students from Tak Sun Secondary School visited CEE on 12 March 2025 (Wednesday). They first visited Air Pollution Laboratory, where they had more understanding on the impact of air pollution to the wellbeing of the community. The demonstrations of laboratory equipment and experiments allowed the students to see how air quality data is collected and analyzed. Following the laboratory tour, Prof. Andy Y. F. Leung, Associate Head of C
20 Mar 2025

The latest research article by Dr Yanan Wang, CEE Postdoctoral Fellow, and Prof. Tao Wang, Chair Professor of CEE, has been published in Nature Communications. The article, titled “Increasing Soil Nitrous Acid Emissions Driven by Climate and Fertilization Change Aggravate Global Ozone Pollution” delves into the significant impact of soil emissions on air quality. The study underscores the important role of soil reactive nitrogen emissions in glo
17 Mar 2025

In the recent announcement of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, PolyU has achieved commendable results in attaining 17th for Civil and Structural Engineering! This accomplishment reflects CEE’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, and industry partnerships as well as highlighting our dedication to advancing knowledge and expertise in the field of Civil and Structural Engineering. The QS World University Ran
17 Mar 2025

A group of 24 students from Pok Oi Hospital Tang Pui King Memorial College visited CEE on 4 March 2025 (Tuesday). Prof. Siwei Liu, Associate Professor of CEE, provided an introduction to the admission information of BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development and shared insights into latest developments of the civil engineering industry to the students. Following the programme talk,
11 Mar 2025

Led by Prof. Chao Zhou, Associate Professor of CEE, a group of 22 CEE undergraduate students visited Po Shan Drainage Tunnel - Landslide Sci-Tech Chamber on 1 March 2025 (Saturday). Designed by the Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO)of the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD), the Po Shan Tunnel is one of the most iconic landslip prevention and mitigation projects in Hong Kong, it plays a crucial role in controlling groundwater
6 Mar 2025

A group of 47 students from United Christian College (Kowloon East) visited CEE on 26 February 2025 (Wednesday). Prof. Andy Y.F. Leung, Associate Head of CEE, introduced the admission information and the recent developments of the civil engineering industry to the students. To arouse the students’ awareness on environmental issue, Prof. Qianjie Chen, Assistant Professor of CEE, led a session focused on air pollution control. He discussed practic
5 Mar 2025

The Research Centre for Design for Safety Train-the-trainer Workshop themed “Applying VR/Mixed-reality Interventions in Construction Safety Trainings” was successfully held on 22 February 2025 (Saturday). This event was co-organized with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Association (CEEAA) and supported by the Industrial Centre of PolyU, the Society of Registered Safety Officers, and the Hong Kong As
27 Feb 2025

The CEE Industry Partners Networking Activity was successfully held on 19 February 2025 (Wednesday), bringing together a diverse group of over 60 industry partners, alumni, academic staff, and enthusiastic students for an evening dedicated to networking and relationship building within the civil engineering community. The event commenced with a warm welcome by Prof. Xiangdong Li, Dean of FCE, followed by an insightful introduction of the departm
24 Feb 2025

A group of 24 students from Tak Sun Secondary School visited CEE on 12 March 2025 (Wednesday). They first visited Air Pollution Laboratory, where they had more understanding on the impact of air pollution to the wellbeing of the community. The demonstrations of laboratory equipment and experiments allowed the students to see how air quality data is collected and analyzed. Following the laboratory tour, Prof. Andy Y. F. Leung, Associate Head of C
20 Mar 2025

The latest research article by Dr Yanan Wang, CEE Postdoctoral Fellow, and Prof. Tao Wang, Chair Professor of CEE, has been published in Nature Communications. The article, titled “Increasing Soil Nitrous Acid Emissions Driven by Climate and Fertilization Change Aggravate Global Ozone Pollution” delves into the significant impact of soil emissions on air quality. The study underscores the important role of soil reactive nitrogen emissions in glo
17 Mar 2025

In the recent announcement of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, PolyU has achieved commendable results in attaining 17th for Civil and Structural Engineering! This accomplishment reflects CEE’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, and industry partnerships as well as highlighting our dedication to advancing knowledge and expertise in the field of Civil and Structural Engineering. The QS World University Ran
17 Mar 2025

A group of 24 students from Pok Oi Hospital Tang Pui King Memorial College visited CEE on 4 March 2025 (Tuesday). Prof. Siwei Liu, Associate Professor of CEE, provided an introduction to the admission information of BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development and shared insights into latest developments of the civil engineering industry to the students. Following the programme talk,
11 Mar 2025

Led by Prof. Chao Zhou, Associate Professor of CEE, a group of 22 CEE undergraduate students visited Po Shan Drainage Tunnel - Landslide Sci-Tech Chamber on 1 March 2025 (Saturday). Designed by the Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO)of the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD), the Po Shan Tunnel is one of the most iconic landslip prevention and mitigation projects in Hong Kong, it plays a crucial role in controlling groundwater
6 Mar 2025

A group of 47 students from United Christian College (Kowloon East) visited CEE on 26 February 2025 (Wednesday). Prof. Andy Y.F. Leung, Associate Head of CEE, introduced the admission information and the recent developments of the civil engineering industry to the students. To arouse the students’ awareness on environmental issue, Prof. Qianjie Chen, Assistant Professor of CEE, led a session focused on air pollution control. He discussed practic
5 Mar 2025

The Research Centre for Design for Safety Train-the-trainer Workshop themed “Applying VR/Mixed-reality Interventions in Construction Safety Trainings” was successfully held on 22 February 2025 (Saturday). This event was co-organized with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Association (CEEAA) and supported by the Industrial Centre of PolyU, the Society of Registered Safety Officers, and the Hong Kong As
27 Feb 2025

The CEE Industry Partners Networking Activity was successfully held on 19 February 2025 (Wednesday), bringing together a diverse group of over 60 industry partners, alumni, academic staff, and enthusiastic students for an evening dedicated to networking and relationship building within the civil engineering community. The event commenced with a warm welcome by Prof. Xiangdong Li, Dean of FCE, followed by an insightful introduction of the departm
24 Feb 2025

Congratulations to Mr Shihao Wang, CEE PhD Student supervised by Prof. Ling Jin, on receiving the “Best Postgraduate Poster Presentation Award” at the 7th Conference on Environment Health Risk and Control of New Pollutants. The conference took place on 14 – 16 March 3036 in Nanjing, aiming to foster the collaborative innovation in the field of environmental health risk prevention and control of emerging pollutants, green alternative technologies
24 Mar 2025
