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New joiner - Dr Sun Xiaohao

Dr Xiaohao Sun obtained his B.S. in 2015 and Ph.D. degree in 2019 from Southeast University, China. Dr Sun was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and then a Research Assistant Professor at Southeast University from 2019 to 2021. Before joining PolyU as a Research Assistant Professor, Dr Sun worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at PolyU from 2021 to 2022. Dr Sun’s main research interests include: 1. Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) for concrete crack repair, 2. Bio-cementation for dust and sandstorm control, 3. Data-driven models in civil engineering, and 4. Bio-mineralization. Dr Sun has joined us on 4 July 2022.

Dr TM Chan Received Nishino Prize 2022

Dr Chan Tak-ming, Associate Professor, received the Nishino Prize 2022, which is given at the 17th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering & Construction (EASEC) held in Singapore on 27-30 June 2022. The prize is given to two young engineers (age below 45 years) from the Asia-Pacific region at each conference who has made significant contributions and shown potential for great future achievements in the area of structural engineering and construction through research, development and/or practice. Dr Chan has made significant research contributions to tubular structures, steel structures, steel concrete composite structures and steel design codes. His research achievements have been recognized by numbers awards from the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and the Institution of Structural Engineers.

PolyU CEE Webinar Series: Innovative approaches to water quality modelling in coastal environments

Dr Alessandro Stocchino delivered a seminar with the topic of “Innovative approaches to water quality modelling in coastal environments” on 22 June 2022. It was co-organized with HKIE Civil Division.

CEE Student Received Outstanding Project Award

Congratulations to Mr Chau Ka-ho (BSc in EOSH) for receiving the Outstanding Project Award from The Hong Kong Ergonomics Society with his project titled “The Safety Effect of Audio and Visual Distraction on Professional Taxi Drivers in Hong Kong”. The project was supervised by Dr Tony Sze.

Prof. Anthony Chen won the “Best Paper Award” from the 5th Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference

Congratulations to Prof. Anthony Chen for winning the “Best Paper Award” given by the School of Hotel & Tourism Management (SHTM) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, at the 5th Global Tourism & Hospitality Conference on 12-14 June 2022.

85th Anniversary Alumni Tourcation – Exploring the Laboratories of Structural Engineering, Water and Waste

34 alumni and their friends joined the first “85A Alumni Tourcation” on 11 Jun 2022, which is jointly organised by the Alumni Affairs Office and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Association (CEEAA), and supported by the Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA). The group visited the Structural Engineering Research Laboratory and the Water and Waste Teaching Laboratory, where CEE staff introduced the laboratory facilities and their state-of-the-art equipment.

PolyU CEE Webinar Series: Low-carbon Cement Production from Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Residues

Dr Shipeng ZHANG delivered a seminar with the topic of “Low-carbon Cement Production from Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Residues” on 15 June 2022. It was co-organized with RCRE & HKIE Civil Division.

CEE Students Obtained Various Awards for Final Year Project/Dissertation

Congratulation to following CEE students for obtaining various awards for Final Year Project/ Dissertation!  Institution   Award  Awardee  Topic  Supervisor  Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC) Merit Award, OSH Best Project Scholarship 2020/21 Miss Fung Hin-Wah (BSc EOSH, 2021) A Comprehensive Noise Assessment of the Belt Conveyor System  Dr Tony Sze Mr. Chan Tsz-Lun Jason (BSc EOSH, 2021)  A Review on University Cleaning Staff’s Musculoskeletal Disorders  Dr Nicole Yiu Miss Lee Wing-Yin (BSc EOSH, 2021) A Critical Analysis of Safe Working Cycle in Construction Sites  Dr Nicole Yiu Hong Kong Institution of Engineers – Safety Specialist Committee (HKIE-SSC) Runner-up Award, Student Safety Project Competition 2021 Dr Chen Tiantian (PhD, 2021)  Safety of Professional Drivers in Hong Kong   Dr Tony Sze

PolyU CEE Webinar Series: Recent Advances in FRP-Strengthened Concrete Structures

Prof. DAI J.G. delivered a seminar with the topic of “Recent Advances in FRP-Strengthened Concrete Structures” on 8 June 2022. It was co-organized with HKIE Civil Division.

University Court Members Visited CEE Laboratory

After the University Court’s meeting on 1 June 2022, the members visited the University’s environment, sustainability and carbon neutrality-related facilities.  Prof. C.S. Poon, Head of Department, introduced the laboratory and activities regarding low carbon construction materials at RCRE (Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality).