Prof. Dan TSANG Elected Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers
Ir Prof. Dan TSANG, Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been elected as a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). The fellowship recognizes Prof. Tsang’s distinguished contribution to advancing carbon neutrality and green construction, particularly through his pioneering research on biochar-enhanced concrete, resource circularity and sustainable waste valorization, as well as for his leadership in developing innovative engineering solutions for low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure.
With more than 200 years of history, ICE is one of the world’s most respected professional engineering institutions. Based in the United Kingdom, it has 97,000 members across over 150 countries and regions. ICE is committed to supporting the civil engineering profession, and promoting sustainability as well as excellence in the design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure that underpins modern society. ICE fellowship, the highest level of membership, is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated substantial leadership, innovation and significant contribution to civil engineering.
A trailblazer in environmental engineering and sustainability, Prof. Tsang has over two decades of research and professional experience. With more than 650 publications in leading international journals, over 75,000 citations, and an h-index of 151, he has been recognized among Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists (lifetime) and Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers in both the engineering and the environment and ecology categories. He also holds fellowships from the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (FHKIE). In addition, with a strong commitment to advancing the engineering profession and contributing to public service, Prof. Tsang serves as the founding editor-in-chief of npj Materials Sustainability (Nature Portfolio), as well as chairman of the Hong Kong Waste Management Association (2023–2025) and the Waste Management Subcommittee (2023 & 2024) of the Advisory Council on the Environment of the Hong Kong SAR Government.