Message from the Head of Department
Welcome to the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering (ACE) at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU)!
The Department of ACE was founded in 1984 and has since developed a wide range of construction-related undergraduate programs accredited by professional bodies, including Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Engineering (i.e., Building Services Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Surveying. We also offer four master's programs: Master of Architecture (2 years), Master of Urban Design and Regional Planning (2 years), Master of Science in Civil and Architectural Engineering (1 year), and Master of Science in Construction Management (1 year).
Our motto at ACE is "Meeting the World's Challenges: Build Tomorrow, Create the Future." This embodies our vision and mission to become a global leader and nurture future leaders in architecture and civil engineering. Our goal is to provide students with contemporary and interdisciplinary knowledge, skills, and values necessary to address the complex challenges of our built environment. As a result, our graduates are highly sought after in the construction industry.
Our faculty members are actively involved in cutting-edge research that tackles vital issues such as sustainability, resilience and smart cities and train PhD students within the following four major disciplines:
1. Advanced civil engineering materials and mechanics
2. Disaster and climate-resilient urban development
3. Intelligent construction and management
4. Sustainable architecture and built environment
Our staff are also actively engaged in community outreach and industry initiatives. The HKSAR Government is dedicated to accelerating infrastructure development to bolster economic progress, as outlined in the "Hong Kong 2030+: Planning Vision and Strategy" document. Additionally, the national strategies of the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area" and "One Belt One Road" present numerous opportunities for Hong Kong. We are very excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.
As the Head of this dynamic and innovative department, I am privileged to coordinate a team of exceptional scholars committed to excellence in education, research, and professional practice in architecture and civil engineering. I warmly invite you to explore our website if you are interested in discovering more about the educational and research opportunities provided by the ACE.
Jianguo Dai
Head of the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Chair Professor of Structural Engineering