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FCE honours outstanding alumni and enhances connection with alumni community | ||||
FCE takes great pride in the numerous exceptional professionals in the construction and environment fields we have nurtured over the decades. To give recognition to distinguished FCE graduates for great distinction in their chosen fields, active support to their alma mater, as well as impactful contributions to the wider community, FCE conferred the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU FCE 2023 on four alumni earlier this year. An award presentation ceremony and a luncheon were held on 20 October 2023 to celebrate the accomplishments of the awardees and to enhance the bond between the Faculty and the alumni community. Presidents of the FCE departmental alumni associations and the Federation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA) joined the senior management of Faculty and departments for the memorable occasion. As Prof. Xiang-dong LI, Dean of Faculty, said in the welcome speech, alumni are crucial stakeholders of the Faculty. Their experiences and successes are the best evidence of FCE’s educational excellence; they are also an important source of support for FCE’s development. FCE will continue to sustain the deep connection with the alumni community and solicit their support for the future advancement of the Faculty. Click here to learn more about the awardees’ accomplishments. |
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FCE captivates prospective students with array of dynamic activities |
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FCE fosters international connections and exchanges with partners from Sweden |
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Chair Professor Distinguished Lecture on structural engineering for extreme loads |
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The FCE Chair Professor Distinguished Lecture delivered by Prof. Ahmed ELGHAZOULI, Chair Professor of Earthquake Engineering and Structural Integrity of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), was successfully held on 26 October 2023. The lecture was kick-started by Prof. Xiang-dong LI, Dean of Faculty, by briefly introducing Prof. Elghazouli to the audience. As an expert on seismic design and structural robustness, Prof. Elghazouli then shared his insights into the topic “Structural Engineering for Extreme Loads”. He began with an overview of the challenges posed to structural engineers when designing and sustaining structures and infrastructure under seismic and other extreme loading conditions, and discussed the recent advancement in structural engineering research in performance-based structural design methodologies for extreme loads. He further explained the gradual shift in practice of the field from prescriptive codes to performance-based design procedures, which contributes to the effective estimation and reduction of economic and physical losses in extreme events around the globe. A Q&A session moderated by Prof. Li followed. The audience was inspired to have an interactive and inspiring exchange with Prof. Elghazouli. |
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FCE scholars receive funding support from NSFC |
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Recently both young and senior academics from FCE have demonstrated their dedication to scientific advancement of Hong Kong and the Nation by securing research funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). Prof. Xiaoli DING, Chair Professor of Geomatics of Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) was awarded a project entitled “Detection of Underground Water Pipe Leakage based on Multi-temporal PollnSAR Technology” under the NSFC’s Key Program. The project with RMB 2.23 million research funding aims to develop a satellite remote sensing technology for more effectively detecting water pipe leakage to save the precious water resources. The research will in particular better understand the relationship between the scattered polarimetric SAR signals and subsurface water content when there are different surface features. In the 2023 exercise, Dr S.K. LAI of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) also received RMB 530,000 from the General Program for his project titled “Dynamic analysis of a physics-informed neural network-based tri-hybrid gentle wind-driven energy harvesting technique”. Additionally, 19 FCE young researchers proved their research capabilities in conducting research independently and won support from the Young Scientists Fund. They will each receive a funding up to RMB 300,000 to support their research projects for three years. Their innovative projects span various research areas, including sustainable construction materials, the durability of structures to withstand different physical and environmental conditions, and the advancement of safety in railway transport, etc. | ||||
Three FCE projects supported by MTR Research Funding Scheme 2023 |
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The extensive railway network in Hong Kong has been a relatively efficient and green mass public transport to cater for the needs of the densely-populated city. To address the soaring challenges in developing smart railways for long-term and sustainable benefits, the MTR Research Funding (MRF) Scheme was established by MTR Academy in early 2023 to explore innovative projects in the field of railway technology. The three projects led by FCE scholars are supported by the MRF Scheme 2023 for their insights in enhancing system performance and service provision quality.
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Insightful study addressing ozone pollution challenges with synergistic control published in One Earth |
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An international research team led by Prof. Hai GUO of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) has published an insightful perspective article in the prestigious journal One Earth to address the challenges of rising tropospheric ozone levels. The article titled “A synergistic ozone-climate control to address emerging ozone pollution challenges” highlights the emerging global challenge of ozone pollution, especially the unintentional rise in ozone due to the uncoordinated emissions reduction and increasing climate penalty. The research team proposed a synergistic ozone-climate control strategy incorporating joint control of ozone and fine particulate matter. The proposed strategy offers an opportunity to alleviate tropospheric ozone pollution for a low-carbon global environment in the future. The full article is available here: | ||||
FCE academic awarded IBPSA Fellow for achievements in enhancing building energy efficiency |
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Prof. Linda XIAO, Associate Dean (Partnership) of Faculty and Professor of the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE), has been conferred the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) Fellowship for her key contributions in the field of building performance simulation. Prof. Xiao has devoted herself to research on smart energy-efficient and resilient buildings to address the surging challenges brought by complex building energy systems in modern society. Her research employs simulation and modelling, control and optimisation techniques, IT/IoT, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence for innovative solutions and developments. IBPSA is an international society of specialists dedicated to promoting building performance optimisation around the world. Its Fellowship is awarded to members who have been active in the field for at least a decade and have attained distinction. | ||||
Welcome new staff to FCE |
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