SEE Welcomes Shenzhen University Delegation for Academic Exchange
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) was honored to host a delegation from the College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering (CCEE), Shenzhen University (SZU) on 20 November 2025. The visit provided a valuable platform for academic exchange and the exploration of future collaboration opportunities.
Prof. Benjamin Horton, Dean of SEE, warmly welcomed the SZU-CCEE delegation and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to strengthen ties between the two institutions. Prof. Edwin Tso, Associate Dean (Internationalisation and Outreach), delivered an introduction to SEE, highlighting the School’s vision, research strengths, and commitment to advancing sustainable energy and environmental innovation. On behalf of the delegation, Prof. Qixing Wu, Head of the Department of New Energy Science and Engineering, introduced SZU-CCEE and shared its institutional priorities. Following these introductions, both sides engaged in constructive discussions on how SEE and CCEE could collaborate, identifying potential areas for joint research and academic exchange.
Prof. Qixing Wu (right) received a souvenir from Prof. Edwin Tso (left).
The students from SZU-CCEE were subsequently introduced to SEE’s laboratories, where they gained insights into the advanced facilities supporting interdisciplinary research. Distinguished scholars from SEE later delivered two academic seminars. Assistant Professor Xue Wang presented Electrochemical CO₂ Utilization, highlighting recent advances in catalyst and system design to improve the efficiency and selectivity of CO₂ electroreduction for the sustainable production of fuels and chemicals. Dr. Zhaojian Liang, Postdoctoral Fellow in Prof. Jian Wang’s research group, delivered Dynamic Transport Phenomena in Electrolysis: From High-Temperature Solid Oxide Electrolyzers to Low-Temperature Water Electrolyzers, examining transient behaviors in electrolysis devices under fluctuating renewable energy conditions and offering insights into safe operation, high efficiency, and scalability. Engaging Q&A sessions followed, underscoring the shared dedication to knowledge exchange and collaborative advancement.
The visit by SZU-CCEE strengthened ties between the two institutions and reaffirmed SEE’s role as a hub for academic collaboration in the Greater Bay Area. By fostering dialogue and partnership, SEE continues to advance its mission of driving innovation in energy and environmental research, contributing to the sustainable development of the region and beyond.
