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BEEE’s Chair Professor Awarded the International Association for Green Energy (IAGE) Lifetime Achievement Award 2023

The Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is pleased to announce that our Chair Professor, Professor Jerry Jinyue Yan was awarded the International Association for Green Energy (IAGE) Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 for his outstanding leadership, research achievements, and advancement of knowledge and technology in energy systems; renewable energy; climate change mitigation; and related environment and energy policies.   The IAGE Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contribution to the advancement of green energy over their lifetime. The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by IAGE.   We extend our sincerest congratulations to Prof. Yan for his remarkable achievement. We wish him continued success.  

BEEE Professor as co-author published a new book on Meteorological Data Handbook for Building Environment and Energy Application Engineering

We are pleased to announce that Ir Professor Yang Hongxing, Professor from the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering, PolyU, have co-authored a book titled "Meteorological Data Handbook for Building Environment and Energy Application Engineering." The book provides a comprehensive analysis of meteorological data and its application in building environment and energy engineering. It covers various topics, including climate classification, weather data sources, measurement methods, and data analysis techniques. Professor Yang Hongxing is a renowned researcher and educator in the field of building environment and energy engineering. The typical-year meteorological data generated in the book for more than 300 locations in China will be very useful for researchers and engineers in building environment and energy engineering for building energy studies and applications.   Congratulations to Professor Yang Hongxing on this new book publication and recognition. We look forward to the impact his work will have on the field.  

BEEE’s Postgraduate Students Won the Gold Award of Outstanding Presentation at IFMA’s Inter-Institutional Competition on Facility Management Project Presentation 2022-2023

The Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is proud to announce that two of our PhD students, Mr. Wong Ho Yin and Mr. Cheung Wai Kit, have won the Gold Award for Outstanding Presentation at IFMA's Inter-Institutional Competition on Facility Management Project Presentation 2022-2023. Both PhD students were supervised by BEEE Assistant Professor Dr Huang Xinyan.   In February 2023, Mr. Wong and Mr. Cheung presented their latest research ideas and their applications to the fire safety industry, which included their project titled 'Revolutionary Evacuation and Management System'. Their project aligned with FM core competencies in the areas of 'Real estate and property management', 'Technology', and 'Emergency Preparedness and business continuity'. The team's efforts were acknowledged with the Gold Award in the competition.   The proposed 'Revolutionary Evacuation and Management System' comprises of two parts: a wireless detectors mesh network and dynamic exit signs. The fire detector system, which utilizes artificial intelligence technology, can significantly reduce the number of false alarms and installation costs. The dynamic exit sign system can guide evacuees towards the safest evacuation paths, reducing evacuation time. This system will be a crucial component of the novel smart firefighting technology developed in PolyU (the SureFire Project). The system can be applied to existing buildings and next-generation smart buildings, further increasing the fire safety level in Hong Kong.   The IFMA presentation competition is an inter-institutional presentation competition in the Asia Pacific region that encourages students to pursue Facility Management (FM) as their career of choice. The competition provides a platform for students to exchange ideas with peers from different institutions and receive valuable feedback and comments from professionals in the FM industry.   The Department of BEEE congratulates Mr. Wong Ho Yin and Mr. Cheung Wai Kit on their outstanding achievement and wishes them continued success  

PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day - Exploring Building Environment and Energy Engineering

PolyU's JUPAS Consultation Day 2023 was a great success, with HKDSE students from all over Hong Kong attending to learn more about our university and its entrance requirements.   Under the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE), the day was packed with activities, including a consultation counter manned by Ir Dr Lui Che Heng Gigi from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, where students could ask questions and receive guidance on their programme choices. One of the highlights was an information seminar led by Ir Dr Lai Hung Kit Joseph from 3:00pm to 3:45pm, which included a Q&A session. Students were able to gain practical and insightful tips on evaluating and prioritising their programme choices, as well as acquire hands-on skills to prepare for admission interviews.   To make the event even more beneficial for the students, four of our student assistants shared their admission interview experiences and provided some useful tips on planning for PolyU studies.   We hope that the HKDSE students who attended found the event educational and informative, and that they are now better equipped to make informed choices about their future studies.   To view photos from the programme, please visit our photo gallery here.  

BEEE Students Awarded HKIE-BSD Outstanding Student Award for Full-time Higher Education Students

The Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is proud to announce that two of our undergraduate students, Shmidt Arailym and Ho Cheuk Him, have been awarded the HKIE-BSD Outstanding Student Award for Full-time Higher Education Students. The Award recognizes outstanding academic achievements and contributions to the field of Building Services Engineering. The award certificates were presented during the HKIE-BSD AGM on 12 May, 2023. The students were excited to celebrate this recognition with their fellow colleagues in the industry. We are proud of our students' accomplishments and wish them continued success in their studies and future careers. Congratulations once again to Shmidt Arailym and Ho Cheuk Him.  

BEEE’s Team Awarded Gold Medal for Innovative Micro Hydropower Project at Geneva Inventions Expo

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) continues to make strides in groundbreaking research and innovation, as Professor Yang Hongxing from the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE) has been awarded a Gold Medal for his project on "A Novel Wireless Self-adaptive Hydropower Harvesting System for Applications in Urban Water Supply Pipelines".  Professor Yang and his team's innovative project has the potential to revolutionize the way we supply power to the Water Intelligent Network (WIN) for managing water supplies and reducing water leakage from urban water pipelines.  Their recognition at the Expo is a testament to the University's outstanding research and innovation capabilities, and it reaffirms PolyU's position as a leading institution for cutting-edge research and development. We congratulate Professor Yang Hongxing and his team for their outstanding accomplishment and the well-deserved recognition they have received for their groundbreaking work. Their dedication and hard work will undoubtedly lead to further advancements in the field of micro hydropower and inspire future generations of researchers and innovators.  

Result Announcement - Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU BEEE 2023

The Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department aims to give public recognition to outstanding graduates of the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE) for their significant contributions to their profession and community, as well as to their alma mater. The Award was first presented in 2010, and this year marks the 8th round of the selection process.   We are pleased to announce the two distinguished awardees for 2023:   Outstanding Alumni Award in Professional Achievement of PolyU BEEE 2023 Ir Chiang Gary Kai-Wai Ir Chiang Gary Kai-Wai is a highly experienced Building Services Engineering professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. He has worked in various disciplines, including consultancy, contracting, energy management, carbon management, safety management, and currently focuses on developing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) financial business models to support local companies in achieving their 2050 carbon neutrality targets. Additionally, he is involved in promoting Smart Home business development and adoption to drive digital transformation in the residential sector, working with local start-ups to develop Smart Home solutions that enhance energy efficiency, security, and health.   Ir Chiang earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in Building Services Engineering from Polytechnic University, where he demonstrated exceptional academic performance and leadership skills. His passion for design and energy efficiency led him to pursue his career in consultancy, where he gained extensive knowledge and experience. Later, he joined one of the largest utility companies in Hong Kong, where he held various energy-related positions in local and China GBA.   Committed to making a positive impact on the community and promoting the development of Building Services Engineering, Ir Chiang actively serves professional institutions to promote best engineering practices and mentor young engineers in their career paths. He has held various posts in professional institutions, including Chairman of Energy Institute-HK Branch (2012-2014) and Chair of Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (2023/2024). He also serves as a Working Group Member nominated by HKSAR Government, such as EMSD, to provide technical advice and gather feedback from the industry. In addition, he participated in overseas learning activities for Building Services Engineering students in the early years of his career.   Ir Chiang also served as a part-time lecturer for the Professional Diploma in Architectural Studies at HKU Space from 2011 to 2013, where he imparted essential BSE knowledge and skills related to design and professional practice, and developed talented pre-professional graduates capable of pursuing further studies or working in the industry.   Outstanding Young Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement of PolyU BEEE 2023 Professor Jinqing Peng Professor Peng is currently an active professor at Hunan University in China, having obtained his Ph.D. from the Department of Building Services Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2014. He served as a post-doctoral fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 2015 to 2017 before joining Hunan University in 2017. Since then, his research interests have focused on the development of building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) windows, distributed energy storage, building energy demand response, and energy flexibility.   Prof. Peng has secured over 10 competitive research grants as the principal investigator, and has made significant academic contributions in these fields, including theoretical analysis and numerical modeling of BIPV windows, development of high-efficiency BIPV modules, and modeling and rating of window shading systems. He has published more than 150 peer-reviewed publications, including 120 SCI-indexed papers, which have been cited over 5700 times. In 2019, he was recognized as the youngest Most Cited Chinese Researcher in the building and construction field, and in 2022, he was ranked as one of the World's Top 2% most-cited scientists by Stanford University. In recognition of his work in BIPV, he was awarded the second prize of the Science and Technology Progress Award of the Ministry of Education in 2019.   Prof. Peng is an active scholar, serving on the editorial boards of top international journals, such as Applied Energy, Engineering, and Energy and Built Environment. He also acts as a subject editor for the International Journal of Building Simulation and an associate editor for the Journal of Thermal Science. In addition, he serves as the Deputy Director of the Solar Building Committee of the China Renewable Energy Society (CRES), Executive Member of the Building Commissioning and Operations Committee of the China Association of Building Energy Efficiency (CABEE), and Vice Director of the Key Laboratory of Building Safety and Energy Efficiency of the Ministry of Education, China.   The Department is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of these two awardees in the building services engineering industry and their contributions to the community and PolyU. We extend our gratitude to all the Selection Panel members for their excellent volunteer work in the selection process.  

Exploring Building Environment and Energy Engineering PolyU Taster Programme 2023

The Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE) is delighted to announce the success of the PolyU Taster Programme 2023. Held on 14 April 2023 at the PolyU campus, the programme drew S4-S5 students who were keen to explore the field of building environment and energy engineering. The programme began with a warm welcome by BEEE student helpers at the reception, followed by introductions to the BEEE department and our undergraduate programmes by Ir Dr Lai Hung Kit Joseph and Ir Dr Wong Ling Tim. Dr Cheung Hiu Dan Hilda delivered a presentation on software application, specifically on DIALUX Professional Lighting Design. A student sharing session was also presented by the awardee of the Outstanding Student Award 2022, Mr Ho Cheuk Him. The highlight of the programme was the demonstration and laboratory tour, which included the SHKP project. Our academic staff and technical support staff guided participants, offering them a glimpse into the real-world applications of the theories and concepts they had learned. We would like to express our sincerest appreciation to all participants for their enthusiastic engagement and support. We would also like to extend our gratitude to all staff and student helpers involved in making this programme a success. For those who missed this year's programme, we encourage you to stay tuned for the upcoming PolyU Taster Programmes and take advantage of the opportunity to explore different departments and fields of study. To view photos from the programme, please visit our photo gallery here.  

BEEE Students Awarded HKIE BSD Outstanding Student Award 2022

The Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is proud to announce that three of our students, ALDAN Gulzhan, CHEUNG Wai Kit and YAU Lok Sang, have been awarded the HKIE BSD Outstanding Student Award 2022. The HKIE BSD Outstanding Student Award recognizes outstanding academic achievements and contributions to the field of Building Services Engineering. The award certificates were presented during the HKIE BSD AGM on April 14, 2023. The students were excited to celebrate this recognition with their fellow colleagues in the industry. We are proud of our students' accomplishments and wish them continued success in their studies and future careers. Congratulations once again to ALDAN Gulzhan, CHEUNG Wai Kit and YAU Lok Sang.

BEEE Hosted Successful Seminar on 3D Printing and Biofabrication for Healthcare and Sustainability

The Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University successfully hosted a BEEE Seminar on 3D Printing and Biofabrication for Healthcare and Sustainability on April 3, 2023. This was the first BEEE seminar held after all COVID-related social-distancing measures in Hong Kong that impacted our campus operations have now been removed. The seminar was informative and thought-provoking and was attended by academic staff, students, and members of the public. The seminar featured a presentation by Prof. Yan Yan Shery Huang, Professor of Bioengineering, leading the Biointerface Group at the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge. Prof. Huang discussed her group's recent work on 3D printing and biofabrication for Soft/ Green/ Bio & Living materials at different length scales, which can be intertwined with sensing elements. She also discussed how these technologies can be applied in healthcare, and how fibre printing can underpin future eco-friendly sensor fabrication with implications for environmental sensing. Prof. Huang's presentation was informative and engaging, and the attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions. The seminar provided valuable insights into the latest developments in 3D printing and biofabrication, and how these technologies can be applied to improve healthcare and sustainability. BEEE invites all members of the public to attend its upcoming events and seminars, which are aimed at providing valuable insights and knowledge on the latest developments in building service engineering and related fields.