China’s commitment to climate research has been recognized as a global beacon of hope, according to Prof. Benjamin Horton, Dean of the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). His insights, featured in a recent article by South China Morning Post (SCMP), underscore China's growing role in driving scientific advancements and environmental sustainability.
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is proud to share that Prof. Edwin TSO, our Associate Dean (Internationalisation and Outreach), has been awarded the Distinguished Young Scientist Award at the 4th China Metamaterials Conference (CMMC 2025), held from 15 to 18 May 2025 in Shenzhen, China.
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) successfully hosted a SEE Distinguished Lecture featuring Prof. Lisa Y. Stein, a leading expert, Professor and Canada Research Chair in climate change microbiology from the University of Alberta, Canada. The lecture, titled "Microbial Solutions to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas Pollution", was invited and hosted by Prof. Patrick Lee, Professor at SEE, and provided valuable insights into the role of microorganisms in addressing climate challenges.
Prof. Edwin Tso, Associate Dean (Internationalisation and Outreach) of the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), participated in the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) Control, Automation & Instrumentation (CA) Division 2024/25 International Summit, held on 13 May 2025 at Hong Kong Metropolitan University. Themed “CA Engineers Linking AI, Low Altitude Economy and New Quality Productive Forces”, the summit brought together leading engineers, researchers, and industry experts to explore the intersection of innovation, technology, and sustainable development.
A recent study co-authored by Prof. Jin Shang, Associate Professor from the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), and his PhD student Mr. Daisong Chen, titled “Zero- to One-Dimensional Transformation in a Highly Porous Metal–Organic Framework to Enhance Physicochemical Properties”, has been published in the prestigious Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS).
CityUHK faculty members involved in this institutional initiative will play pivotal roles in the success of the FIRST Programme. They are: (First row, from left) Prof. Anderson Shum, Prof. Julie Li, Prof. Edwin Tso, Prof. Kenneth Leung and Prof. Charles Xu. (Second row, from left) Prof. Zhiguo Yuan, Prof. Angus Yip, Prof. Alex Jen, Prof. Carol Lin, Prof. Yan Ning (Distinguished Visiting Professor) and Prof. Harm-Anton Klok (Distinguished Visiting Professor).
Tropical cyclones rank among the most economically destructive natural disasters, making it crucial to understand their formation and movement for effective disaster management, early warning systems, and preparedness. Prof.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) continues to demonstrate its leadership in global sustainability, pioneering clean energy research and advancing environmental initiatives in alignment with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Following his highly valued contribution as a member of the Programme Committee for the 2024 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, held in Toronto, Canada, Prof. Zhiguo Yuan AM, Chair Professor at the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), has now taken up the role of Co-Chair of the Programme Committee for the upcoming Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, scheduled for late 2026.
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) proudly hosted a distinguished lecture by Prof. Soon-Il An from Yonsei University in Korea, titled "The Role of Climate System Inertia in Shaping Hysteresis under Mitigation Scenarios".
