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Professor Albert Chan is a Distinguished Research Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). His extensive leadership experience includes serving as PolyU's Dean of Students from 2021 to 2025 and as the Head of the Department of Building and Real Estate from 2015 to 2021. His dedication to academic excellence is further highlighted by roles such as Associate and Interim Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment from 2011 to 2014, and as the Associate Director of the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development from 2016 to 2025. In addition, Professor Chan held the title of Endowed Able Professor in Construction Health and Safety from 2019 to 2025 and served as the Chair Professor of Construction Engineering and Management from 2015 to 2025. His academic credentials include an MSc in Construction Management and Economics from the University of Aston in Birmingham and a PhD in Project Management from the University of South Australia. Before joining PolyU in 1996, he was a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the School of Building and Planning at the University of South Australia. His influence extends globally, as he has served as an Adjunct Professor at numerous prestigious institutions both in Mainland China and internationally.

Professor Chan is a highly committed and influential researcher, specializing in diverse subjects such as project management, procurement strategies, public-private partnerships, and health and safety within the construction industry. His remarkable body of work boasts over 1,000 published articles, including refereed journal papers, international conference contributions, consultancy reports, and a variety of other scholarly articles. Recognized for his expertise, Professor Chan has served on prestigious panels including the Engineering Panel of the Research Grants Council in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Built Environment Panel of FORMAS in Sweden, as well as the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Professor Chan is a non-official member of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) which is a statutory body to forge consensus on long-term strategic issues concerning the construction industry.  Since 2020, he has stood among the top 2% of scientists globally, according to Stanford University researchers. His dedication to advancing the field was further acknowledged when he received the Medal of Honour (M.H.) from the Government of the HKSAR on July 1, 2024. This honour recognizes his vital contributions to construction policy research and his commitment to developing the next generation of professionals in the industry.

Higher Diploma in Building Technology and Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic

Associateship in Building Technology and Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic

Master of Science, The University of Aston in Birmingham

Doctor of Philosophy, University of South Australia

Registered Professional Engineer (Building)

Fellow Member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Honorary Fellow Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Project Management