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CEEAA Scholarship 2022 Award Presentation

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Association (CEEAA) Scholarship recognizes and honours individual students with outstanding extra-curricular activity achievements and active participation in the events organized by CEEAA. Congratulations to  the following students who were being awarded CEEAA Scholarship 2022! The award presentation ceremony was successfully held on 19 April 2023.   Name Award Study Programme Mr SHYNGGYS Abylai CEEAA Scholarship Awardee – Scholarship Award Certificate Year 2, BEng (Hons) in Structural & Fire Safety Engineering Mr CHEN Zhanhao CEEAA Scholarship Awardee – Scholarship Award Certificate Year 4, BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering Ms CHAN Tsz Tung CEEAA Scholarship Awardee – Scholarship Award Certificate Year 3, BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering Mr KWONG Wang Kit Certificate of Participation Year 4, BEng (Hons) in Structural & Fire Safety Engineering

Visit to China Resources Electric in Hezhou, Guangxi Province

On April 14, 2023, Prof. Chi Sun Poon, Head of CEE, with his research team visited China Resources Electric in Hezhou, Guangxi Province. The purpose of the visit was to launch the China Resources-PolyU Joint Research Centre for Utilization of CO2 and Solid Wastes (Hezhou) (華潤-香港理工大學二氧化碳與固廢利用聯合研究中心賀州實驗基地). The two sides also discussed the implementation of an RMB2.5M joint project to explore advanced carbonation technologies for the efficient and sustainable recycling of solid waste and sequestrate CO2. Key people in photo from third left: Mr Yanjie Sun (PhD student of CEE), Dr Peiliang Shen (Research Assistant Professor of CEE), Prof. Chi Sun Poon (Head of CEE), Mr Peng Guangmin (Vice General Manager of China Resources), Mr Yang Cheng (Manager of China Resources), Mr Li Jiaqi (Manager of China Resources), Mr Li Jun (Manager of China Resources) and Mr Guo Ruilai (Manager of China Resources)

The "Dali Cup" 9th "Creating Youth" Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

Congratulations to Dr Grace Mingjing He, CEE PhD graduate supervised by Prof. Dan Tsang, whose startup company BioCharttery have been awarded Rural Revitalization – Class 2 (鄉村振興賽道(團體組)二等獎) in The "Dali Cup" 9th "Creating Youth" Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (“大瀝杯”第九屆“創青春”粵港澳大灣區青年創新創業大賽). The competition project demonstrates the keen insight into technological innovation and the practical ability to apply technology to real life.   BioCharttery Ltd was established at the laboratory led by Prof. Dan Tsang in CEE and was formally registered and incorporated in Hong Kong in June 2022. The startup was supported by PolyU MicroFund scheme and HKSTP Incubation Fund.

Achievement in Field-scale Application of Innovative Way to Recycle Sediment Waste with Hong Kong Electric

Led by Prof. Chi Sun Poon, Head of CEE, Prof. Dan Tsang, Professor, and Dr D.X. Xuan, Laboratory Manager, CEE has jointly developed a recycled fill material using by-products from the LPS Navigation Channel Improvement project and coal-fired power generation at Lamma Power Station (LPS) with Hong Kong Electric. The new recycled fill material was successfully applied in multiple locations during construction on Lamma Power Station Extension (LMX) during 2021. This important development is consistent with the commitment to prioritize waste reduction and recycling by diverting waste from waste disposal.

CEE Departmental Visit - Tsang Pik Shan (Sung Lan) Secondary School (29 Mar)

A group of 38 students from Tsang Pik Shan (Sung Lan) Secondary School visited CEE on 29 March 2023 (Wednesday). Apart from introducing the latest development of the civil engineering industry and the admission information of BEng(Hons) Scheme in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Development, the newest technology regarding artificial intelligence and smart mobility was also demonstrated to the group.   Students visited the Noise and Safety Laboratory in CEE and the Building and Construction Workshop in Industrial Centre, the 3D printing and robotic technology were explained to them. All students found the visit fruitful and enjoyable.

New joiner - Dr Lu Jianxin

Dr Lu obtained his Ph.D. from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) in 2022. He graduated with his M.S. Degree (2013) and B.S. Degree (2010) from Wuhan University of Technology. Prior to joining PolyU as a Research Assistant Professor, Dr Lu worked as a postdoctoral fellow at PolyU after graduation. Dr Lu’s current research interests focus on low carbon construction materials, high-performance lightweight concrete, waste recycling, carbon capture technology.   Dr Lu has joined us on 1 April 2023.

PolyU CEE Webinar Series: Identification of Anomalies in Systems Using Mechanical Waves: Applications in Pipe Networks, Railways and Arterial Networks

Dr Alireza KERAMAT delivered a seminar with the topic of “Identification of Anomalies in Systems Using Mechanical Waves: Applications in Pipe Networks, Railways and Arterial Networks” on 29 March 2023. It was co-organized with HKIE Civil Division.

The HKIE LTD – Best Student Papers Award 2022

Congratulations to Mr Dawei Cheng, MSc Civil Engineering student supervised by Prof. Anthony Chen, whose project titled “Evaluating accessibility to metro stations for pedestrians with different physical conditions: A case study of Hung Hom Station area in Hong Kong’’ is awarded The HKIE LTD – Best Student Papers Awards 2022.   The HKIE LTD Best Students Papers Awards 2022 is organized by The HKIE Logistic and Transportation Division (HKIE LTD) for the outstanding students who studied logistics engineering programme in Hong Kong. The topic of this year is “Smart Transport”.

CEE PhD graduates received the 2023 Excellent Reviewer Award

Congratulations to Dr Yuqing Sun and Dr Zibo Xu, our PhD graduates supervised by Prof. Dan Tsang, being the recipients of the 2023 Excellent Reviewer Award from Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology.   The idea of Excellent Reviewer Award was proposed by Editor-in-Chief Dr Lena Q Ma from Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. The selection is based on the quantity, quality, and speed of the reviews performed during the previous year. 

New joiner – Dr Yin Binbin

Dr Yin Binbin obtained his B.S. Degree (2013) and M.S. Degree (2017) from China University of Petroleum, Beijing, and Ph.D. Degree (2021) from City University of Hong Kong (CityU). Prior to joining PolyU as a Research Assistant Professor, Dr Yin worked as a Postdoc at CityU from November 2021 to March 2023. Dr Yin's current research interests focus on multiscale and multi-physics modeling of composites and asphalt pavements, development of sustainable pavement materials, and machine learning-assisted material design.   Dr Yin has joined us on 27 March 2023.