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Admission Talk for Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Secondary School

An online admission talk for Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Secondary School was successfully held on 25 Mar 2022 (Fri). Dr Tak-ming Chan introduced the programme information and admission details of BEng (Hons) Scheme in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Development to secondary 4 – 5 students. It helped them make informed choices for JUPAS application. If you want to know more about the programme, please visit https://www.polyu.edu.hk/cee/prospective-students/undergraduate-programmes-2022/jupas-applicants/.

CEE Outstanding Alumni Award 2022

Congratulations to Prof. Xugang HUA and Prof. Huafu PEI on receiving Outstanding Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement of PolyU CEE 2022 and Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement of PolyU CEE 2022 respectively. The award recognizes alumni scholars who have made notable scholarly or research contributions in their disciplines, with proven track record and excellent reputation in the field.  Please find their biography in the next issue of newsletter to be published at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/cee/news-and-events/newsletter/ .

Online Admission Talk for MSc Programmes

The online admission talk for MSc Programmes was successfully held on 19 Mar 2022 (Sat). Prof. S.C. Lee, Associate Head (Partnership), introduced the programme information and admission details of MSc in Civil Engineering and MSc in Environmental Management and Engineering. Participants also got the chances to ask questions in Q&A session. A revisit of the talk can be found at https://polyu.hk/dhPss.  If you want to know more about our MSc programmes, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/cee/prospective-students/taught-postgraduate-programmes/ .  

Prof. Tao Wang Appointed as Member of Air Science and Health Task Force

Prof. Tao Wang was appointed by HKSAR Government’s Environment Bureau as a member of the Air Science and Health Task Force for the Review of the Air Quality Objectives (AQOs) 2030.   The Task Force is to review the latest development on air quality standards and the health effects of air pollution.  They also advise the AQOs Review Working Group on the methodologies and findings of air quality and health and economic impact assessments.

Online Admission Talk for MSc Programmes at PolyU CEE

A chance for you to know more about the MSc programmes offered by PolyU CEE. You will be able to learn more about the programme details and join the live Q&A session. Date: 19 March 2022 (Sat) Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Medium: English Speaker: Prof. SC Lee, Associate Head (Partnership) Registration link: https://polyu.hk/AoVfe (Successful registrants will receive the Zoom link before the event.) More details of the above programmes can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/cee/prospective-students/taught-postgraduate-programmes/ .

PolyU CEE Webinar Series: Analytic methods for road safety research using multiple data collections

Dr Tony SZE delivered a seminar with the topic of “Analytic methods for road safety research using multiple data collections” on 3 March 2022. It was co-organized with HKIE Civil Division (CVD). HKIE Logistics & Transportation Division is our supporting organization.

PolyU CEE Webinar Series: Life-cycle Thinking and Environmental Policy in Urban Infrastructure Development

Dr Mark S.C. HSU delivered a seminar with the topic of “Life-cycle Thinking and Environmental Policy in Urban Infrastructure Development” on 23 February 2022. It was co-organized with HKIE Civil Division (CVD). The next seminar will be held on 3 March 2022, Dr Tony Sze will bring up the topic “Analytic methods for road safety research using multiple data collections”, please stay tuned!

CEE Internationalization @ Home Tour

Watch the video of CEE Internationalization @ Home Tour held on 19 Dec 2021!  Around 70 students and 12 CEE staff members joined the tour to Kat O, Tung Peng Chau.  We are glad to have sightseeing and cultural exchanges with members from China, Bangladesh, Italy, Iran, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan and Philippines.   Please visit here for the video.

PolyU CEE Webinar Series: Application of optical fiber sensing technology in geotechnical health monitoring

Dr Tao-Yuan TAN delivered a seminar with the topic of “Application of optical fiber sensing technology in geotechnical health monitoring” on 17 February 2022. It was co-organized with HKIE Civil Division (CVD).   The next seminar will be held on 23 February 2022, Dr Mark S.C. HSU will bring up the topic “Life-cycle Thinking and Environmental Policy in Urban Infrastructure Development”, please stay tuned!

CEE Researchers Discovered Smog-aggravating Chemical in Hong Kong’s Air

In a field study at coastal site in Hong Kong, a team of CEE researchers discovered unprecedented concentrations of molecular chlorine (Cl2) during autumn when ozone pollution reaches its annual peak. In collaboration of international scientists, the study team found that the high Cl2 is produced by interaction of man-made pollutants (NOx and acidic chemicals) with natural sea-spay particles. This pollution pathway is important not only for Hong Kong but also other coastal cities. The findings can help to adjust or refine measures to reduce ozone pollution. The study results were published on 17 Feb 2022 in Nature Communications. The first author is Dr Xiang Peng who was a PhD student at the time of this study, and the corresponding author is Prof. Tao Wang of CEE. Other contributing authors included Prof. Hai Guo, Prof. Shuncheng Lee, and additional PhD students and researchers from CEE, personnel from Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department, and scientists from the US, France, Spain, Sweden, Germany and mainland China. The study received funding support from the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, the Agence Nationale de la Recherche, the Swedish Research Council, and the European Research Council.