SEEDS Programme Culminates in Inspiring Final Presentations by La Salle College and St. Stephen’s Girls’ College Students
The Sustainable Energy and Environmental Discovery for Students (SEEDS) Programme, launched earlier this year by the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong, reached its grand finale with the Final Presentation and Closing Ceremony on 4 September 2025.
Group photos with participants from La Salle College and St. Stephen’s Girls’ College.
Initiated in February 2025 and led by Prof. Jason Lam, SEEDS Programme Director and Associate Professor of SEE, the SEEDS Programme brought together 28 outstanding students from La Salle College (喇沙書院) and St. Stephen’s Girls’ College (聖士提反女子中學), pairing them with SEE professors and research teams to explore innovative solutions to real-world sustainability challenges. Over several months, participants gained hands-on STEM experience, honed their problem-solving skills, and deepened their understanding of environmental and ESG issues.
Prof. Jason Lam, SEEDS Programme Director and Associate Professor of SEE, introducing the Closing Ceremony Rundown.
The closing ceremony was a celebration of this journey. Nine student teams presented their research projects to a panel of distinguished judges, showcasing ideas ranging from advanced renewable energy applications to sustainable building technologies and community-focused environmental initiatives. Their work was evaluated by a distinguished judging panel of three esteemed SEE faculty members: Prof. Charles Xu, Chair Professor of Advanced Biorefinery; Prof. Patrick Sit, Associate Professor; and Prof. Ping Han, Associate Professor.
The event also recognised outstanding achievements with the presentation of the SEEDS Awards:
| Award | Group | Project Title | Supervisor |
| Prestigious SEEDS Award | 3 | Study of Thermochromic Smart Windows towards Future Sustainable Buildings | Prof. Edwin Tso |
| Excellent SEEDS Award | 4 | Understanding Electronic Waste: Analyzing E-Waste Sources and Exploring Treatment Methods | Prof. Jason Lam |
| 6 | Harnessing Wastewater-Based Epidemiology: Assessing Public Health and Environmental Impact in Urban Hong Kong | Prof. Henry He | |
| Merit SEEDS Award | 2 | Harnessing Ecological Engineering for Ecosystem Restoration and Habitat Enrichment | Prof. Kenneth Leung, BBS, JP |
| 5 | Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of One-pot Bioreactor for Production of Cleaning Reagent | Prof. Dong Liang | |
| 7 | Advancing Sustainable Energy: Solar Photocatalysis for Green Fuel Production and Environmental Solutions | Prof. Michael Leung | |
| Honorable SEEDS Award | 1 | Exploring Urban Solar Potential: A Theoretical Study of Innovative PV Technology Integration in Hong Kong | Prof. Angus Yip |
| 8 | Sustainable Campus Project for a New Generation of Sustainability Champions in Schools | Prof. Shauhrat Chopra | |
| 9 | Smart and Efficient Passive Electronics Thermal Management | Prof. Wei Wu |
Heartfelt congratulations were extended to all awardees, and sincere appreciation was expressed to every student for the dedication and creativity reflected in their work. Special thanks were given to SEE Faculty members for their invaluable mentorship, and to the school leadership for their steadfast support —Principal Ms. Liza Lam of St. Stephen’s Girls’ College and Vice-Principal Mr. Samuel Chan of La Salle College — along with the dedicated teachers from both schools whose guidance and encouragement were instrumental to the success of the programme.
Principal Ms. Liza Lam (left) and Vice-Principal Mr. Samuel Chan (right) delivered the closing remarks for the ceremony.
In the closing remarks, Prof. Benjamin Horton, Dean of SEE and Chair Professor of Earth Science, commended the students for their innovation and commitment, noting that the SEEDS Programme had not only nurtured technical skills but also inspired a new generation of sustainability leaders.
Prof. Benjamin Horton, Dean of SEE, delivered the closing remarks, extending his congratulations to all the awardees.
As this year’s SEEDS Programme concludes, the creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills demonstrated by the students have set a strong example for what young minds can achieve when given the right platform. SEE looks forward to welcoming more secondary school students to take part in its outreach activities, workshops, and mentorship programmes, offering them the chance to explore cutting-edge research, connect with passionate academics, and experience university life first-hand. Through initiatives like SEEDS, SEE hopes to inspire the next generation of innovators to pursue their studies in energy, environment, and sustainability, and to join our vibrant academic community in shaping solutions for a greener, more resilient future.
Group photo of participants from La Salle College.
Group photo of participants from St. Stephen’s Girls’ College.
Presentation of the SEEDS Awards.