Dr. Edwin Tso’s group recently developed a hydrated MAPbI3−xClx thermochromic perovskite smart window, which demonstrates a smart and thermally responsive optical regulation ability. Notably, a low transition temperature, narrow transition hysteresis width, and short transition time are also achieved successfully, showing great potential for use in energy-efficient buildings.
Dr. Edwin Tso, Assistant Professor, was recently invited by the RTHK to talk about a novel building cooling energy saving strategy at a radio programme (Programme Title in Chinese: “寰聽世界”) on 15 June 2021.
Dr. Yun Hau Ng, Associate Professor from SEE, presented his research on “Hydrogen Production” by using photocatalytic water splitting at “Carbon Neutrality Task Force” on 10 June 2021. Around 40 participants from Environmental Protection Department, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Fire Services Department, Planning Department, Transport Department and Marine Department joined together to learn the latest advancement in Green Technology that will help Hong Kong to achieve carbon neutrality in coming years.
Dr. Alicia An has recently received the Marine Conservation Enhancement Fund for the project “Removal of Micro/Nano Plastic from Marine Environments Using Nanobubble”.
Under the supervision of Dr. Edwin Tso, three SEE PhD students, namely, Mr. Martin Zhu, Mr. Johnny Lin and Kelly Chen participated in the entrepreneurship proposal scheme of the 7th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, organised by Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association (HKNGCA).
Dr Shauhrat S. Chopra, Assistant Professor, was invited by The Connected Cities Conference, StartmeupHK Festival 2021 to be the session moderator of "Upskilling for the future" on 27 May 2021.
The Conference featured global and regional speakers from corporates, startups and the academia world to showcase a number of smart technologies including IoT, blockchain AI and data analytics to enhance a city’s liveability, workability and sustainability.
SEE is pleased to announce the formation of the SEE Student Chapter. Under the SEE Student Chapter, a group of enthusiastic SEE undergraduate students have been be selected as SEE Student Delegates to take up important roles in competitions, School activities, academic and outreach events. Under the supervision from Dr.
Congratulations to Dr. Alicia An, Dr. Denis Yu and Dr. Wei Wu on receiving the Teaching Development and Related Grants (TDGs). Details of the funded projects are as follows:
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) is delighted to announce that the following students have been chosen as the recipients of the Outstanding Final Year Project Award of the year.
A group of 38 SEE alumni, students, academic faculties, administrative staff, together with their family and friends joined Hiking/Cleaning the Environment Trip to Devil’s Peak on 16 May 2021. The trip was organized by SEE alumni Association, led by Dr. Denis Yu, which aims to enhance bonding between SEE family and sense of belonging to SEE.
