In a recent South China Morning Post (SCMP) feature, Prof. Benjamin Horton, Dean of the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), highlighted a dynamic shift in global climate science, with Asia emerging as a key destination for top researchers. SEE has received a surge of applications from early-career scientists at leading U.S. institutions, reflecting growing international interest in the region’s research opportunities.
Prof. Edwin TSO, Associate Dean (Internationalisation and Outreach) and Associate Professor in the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), has been elected as the Young Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering’s (HKAE) Young Member Section (YMS) for the year 2025.
We are pleased to share that Associate Professor Fatwa F. Abdi from the School of Energy and Environment (SEE), City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), has co-authored a review article recently published in Nature Reviews Clean Technology. The article, titled “Solar-Driven Electrolysis Coupled with Valuable Chemical Synthesis”, presents a compelling vision for leveraging solar energy to drive sustainable chemical production.
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) successfully hosted the SEE-CityUHK Summer Research Program in July 2025, welcoming 9 visiting students from leading institutions in India including IISc Bengaluru, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Gandhinagar, IISER Bhopal, and NIT Calicut.
Associate Professor Jason Lam from the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has recently published a research paper in the RSC’s flagship journal Energy & Environmental Science (IF: 30.8). Titled "Low-Temperature Highly Selective Kolbe Electrolysis of Acetic Acid in Bio-Oil on a Stable in Situ Grown RuO₂/TiO₂ at Industrial-Level Current", the paper features Dr. Jin Yangxin, a postdoctoral fellow in Prof. Lam's group, as the first author, with Prof. Lam as the corresponding author.
SEE proudly recognises the exceptional academic achievements of our undergraduate students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for Semester B of the 2024/25 academic year.
Our School is proud to share that Ms. Carol Wai Kun Wong has received the City University of Hong Kong Research Master Scholarship at Newnham College to pursue a research master’s programme at the University of Cambridge, commencing in the 2025/26 Academic Year.
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), in collaboration with Arup, a leading firm in the engineering and design consultancy industry, hosted a joint lecture titled “Beyond Building Systems: Next-Gen Technologies and Approaches for a Sustainable Future”. The event served as a dynamic platform to connect academic research and industry expertise, sparking meaningful dialogue around sustainability in the built environment.
A vibrant atmosphere of ambition and achievement filled the hall on 10 June 2025, as the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) proudly celebrated SEE Commencement 2025, honoring the next generation of pioneers in energy and environmental sciences.
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is proud to announce that ten of its faculty members have successfully secured funding from the Research Grants Council (RGC) under the General Research Fund (GRF) for the 2025/26 exercise. The awarded projects have collectively received over HK$9 million in funding, supporting a diverse range of impactful research initiatives in energy, environment, and sustainability.
