The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong is delighted to announce the recipients of the SEE Excellent Innovation Award 2025 and the SEE Excellent Young Researcher Award 2025, which recognize exceptional contributions in research, innovation, and academic leadership.
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) Student Chapter 2024/25 at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) extends its heartfelt gratitude to Lee Kee Group for hosting an insightful company visit on 23 May 2025. This exclusive opportunity allowed students to explore the green production practices and sustainability initiatives of a global leader in specialty metals and industrial materials.
The 4th China Metamaterials Conference (CMMC 2025) was successfully held in Shenzhen from 15 to 18 May 2025. The China Metamaterials Conference aims to promote fundamental research, design and manufacturing research, and device application research. It is a prominent event that bridges academia and industry to enhance academic communications, technical exchanges, and technology promotion.
A new study from the Sustainable and Resilient Systems Group, led by Prof. Shauhrat S. Chopra, Associate Professor of the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), has been published in npj Urban Sustainability, a leading journal under the Nature Portfolio. The research provides crucial insights into fostering equitable resilience in urban infrastructure systems, using Hong Kong’s metro network as a key example.
Researchers from School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have made a major advancement in passive radiative cooling technology. Their latest study, "Bio-inspired Metafilms for All-Weather Energy Harvesting: Adaptive Thermal Regulation and Raindrop Electricity Generation", was published in the prestigious journal Science Advances.
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) is thrilled to announce that the following students have been selected as the recipients of this year’s Outstanding Final Year Project Award. The Award is given to students who have achieved exceptional performance in their final year projects in terms of (i) technical or scholarly quality, (ii) originality, creativity, and innovation, and (iii) impact.
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.
