Prof. C S Poon, Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of PolyU, received the Second Class Prize in the State Technological Innovation Award under The State Science and Technology Awards 2017 in recognition of his participation in the research to turn waste into eco-friendly construction materials. The Award’s ceremony was held in Beijing on 8 January 2018 and the Award is China's highest and most esteemed national honour. More information can be read from here.