The COVID-19 pandemic has once disrupted the local construction industry. However, as we move towards the post-pandemic economic recovery, the construction industry is being called upon to produce the next generation of green buildings that are not only environmentally friendly but also contributory to the health and wellbeing of the society.
According to metrics compiled by Stanford University, over 140 CityU faculty members are listed among the top 2% of the world’s most highly cited scientists, reflecting the high academic standard of our faculty and our excellent research performance. Among them, six SEE faculty members are recognised on the list of Top Scientists (Top 2% in the world in their own areas of specialty). They are (in alphabetical order) Prof.
Under a joint appointment with Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) and Department of Chemistry (CHEM), Prof. Alex Jen, Lee Shau-Kee Chair Professor (Materials Science) and Chair Professor, Chemistry and Materials Science, has recently joined SEE as a Chair Professor. MSE will continue to be his home academic unit.
SEE spares no effort to enhance teaching and learning. With the online teaching getting more popular, SEE faculty members conducted a sharing session to discuss the good practices and experiences in online teaching on 18 February 2021. The session served as an excellent platform for participants to share insights, as well as to pick up new thoughts.
SEE continued to succeed in the recent funding exercise of the Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF). The principal investigators are (in alphabetical order) Dr. Alicia An, Prof.
Dr. Patrick Lee, Associate Professor and Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies), has recently been awarded The President’s Award for the year 2020. This award recognises the awardees’ exemplary contributions to research and professional education. Only two awards were given in each academic rank of faculty members. Congratulations to the exceptional achievements of Dr. Lee.
Dr. Lin Zhang, Assistant Professor of SEE, was invited by Prof. Michael Pollitt, Vice President of International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) and professor of Business Economics at the University of Cambridge, to join the IAEE Strategic Committee for Publications. Dr. Zhang will lead the working group on reviewing the development of the Energy Journal, the flagship journal of the association since 1980.
A unique programme for nurturing talent for the energy, environmental and sustainability industries was officially launched by CityU, after the signing of memorandums of understanding (MOU) with a range of renowned industry partners in Hong Kong.
Under a joint appointment with Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Professor Yip Hin Lap, Angus has recently joined SEE. Prof. Yip obtained his PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle. His research is in the general area of solution processed optoelectronic materials and devices for energy generation and energy saving.
