The Fourth Inauguration of Endowed Professorships cum the First Inauguration of Endowed Young Scholars was held on 31 Aug 2022 to pay tribute to distinguished scholars for their outstanding academic and research achievements, and
to demonstrate the support and recognition from the community to PolyU for its research excellence.
Under the Endowed Professorship Scheme, Ir Prof. C.S. Poon, Head of Department and Chair Professor of Sustainable Construction Materials, was appointed as Michael Anson Professor in Civil Engineering. It provides resources and support for Prof. Poon’s team to propagate the research culture that Prof. Anson championed early on, turning ideas into real solutions.
Dr Zhou Chao, Assistant Professor, was appointed as Tsui Tack Kong Young Scholar in Civil Engineering under the first launch of Endowed Young Scholars Scheme, which supports early-career academics and drives innovations that bring positive and long-term changes to the world.
Congratulations to the two CEE members!
