Civil and Environmental Engineering

Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (first left) presented the SENG Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award 2024-25 to Prof. Qiu Xuan (second left), Dr. Cecia Chan Ki (second right), and Prof. So Pui-San (first right).
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (first left) presented the SENG Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award 2024-25 to Prof. Qiu Xuan (second left), Dr. Cecia Chan Ki (second right), and Prof. So Pui-San (first right). 
Outstanding Educators Recognized
SENG Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award 2024-25
(From left) Chan Cho-Hon, Chau Tsz-Lam, Lee Sing-Chun, Li Ka-Yan, and Teng Zhaohan (Photo credit: HKIE)
(From left) Chan Cho-Hon, Chau Tsz-Lam, Lee Sing-Chun, Li Ka-Yan, and Teng Zhaohan (Photo credit: HKIE) 
Future Leaders Empowered
Four SENG Alumni and One Current Student Elected HKIE President’s Protégés 2025/26
Civil Engineering Students Triumph as Champions at IDEERS 2025
Michael Leung boasts an extraordinary global career and credits his success to HKUST and a lifelong commitment to innovation and mentorship.
Michael Leung boasts an extraordinary global career and credits his success to HKUST and a lifelong commitment to innovation and mentorship. 
Building Success
A Civil Engineer’s Journey to Transform and Inspire Innovation
Prof. Ben Chan (right) received the Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching from President Prof. Nancy Ip at the University’s Congregation 2025 on October 18. He was recognized for his achievements in teaching and curriculum development, dedication to students, and broad contributions to the University’s educational mission.
Prof. Ben Chan (right) received the Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching from President Prof. Nancy Ip at the University’s Congregation 2025 on October 18. He was recognized for his achievements in teaching and curriculum development, dedication to students, and broad contributions to the University’s educational mission. 
A Passionate Advocate for Advancing Teaching Innovation
Prof. Ben CHAN Yui-Bun Awarded Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching
Mr. Lo Chak-Yan (left), Assistant Research Engineering of HKUST Great Smart Cities Institute, and Mr. Nicholas Wong (right), Operations Data Studio Manager of MTR, were presented the Best Smart Mobility Award by Mr. Tony Wong (center), The Commissioner for Digital Policy, at the Awards Presentation Ceremony of the Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Open Data Challenge 2025 in Shanghai on August 27, 2025.
Mr. Lo Chak-Yan (left), Assistant Research Engineering of HKUST Great Smart Cities Institute, and Mr. Nicholas Wong (right), Operations Data Studio Manager of MTR, were presented the Best Smart Mobility Award by Mr. Tony Wong (center), The Commissioner for Digital Policy, at the Awards Presentation Ceremony of the Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Open Data Challenge 2025 in Shanghai on August 27, 2025. 
Pioneering Smart Mobility Solution
Project of HKUST-MTR Joint Lab Claimed Best Smart Mobility Award at the Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Open Data Challenge 2025
In Fond Memory of Prof. Neil Mickleborough
Prof. Dan Tsang’s research team published a research paper titled “Reducing environmental burden of electroplating wastewater treatment by ternary cooperation of zero-valence iron, manganese, and graphitic biochar” in Communications Materials, a journal from Nature Portfolio, in March 2025. Co-authors include Dr. Xu Zibo (first author), Dr. Zhang Yuying, as well as collaborators from Imperial College London (UK), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China), University of Wuppertal (Germany), University of Califor
Prof. Dan Tsang’s research team published a research paper titled “Reducing environmental burden of electroplating wastewater treatment by ternary cooperation of zero-valence iron, manganese, and graphitic biochar” in Communications Materials, a journal from Nature Portfolio, in March 2025. Co-authors include Dr. Xu Zibo (first author), Dr. Zhang Yuying, as well as collaborators from Imperial College London (UK), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China), University of Wuppertal (Germany), University of California, Davis (US), and Korea University. 
Engineered Biochar as a Sustainable Solution
HKUST Engineering Researchers Pioneer Breakthrough to Clean Toxic Electroplating Wastewater with Reduced Carbon Footprint
Chan Ho (back row, fourth right) and Eugene Cheung Hon (back row, third right) received the Lo Pan Scholarships 2024/2025 at the 2nd Lo Pan Scholarship Presentation Ceremony on July 25, 2025.
Chan Ho (back row, fourth right) and Eugene Cheung Hon (back row, third right) received the Lo Pan Scholarships 2024/2025 at the 2nd Lo Pan Scholarship Presentation Ceremony on July 25, 2025. 
Inspiring Future Leaders in Construction Industry
Two Civil Engineering Students Received Lo Pan Scholarships 2024/2025 by Hong Kong Construction Association
A group photo of the donor and donor representative: HKUST Council member and alumnus Mr. Terry Tsang (fourth right) and Mr. Kian Tat Tan (fourth left), Senior Director of APAC Corp and Enterprise Marketing at NVIDIA, with HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (third left), Council Vice-Chairperson Ms. Edith Shih (second left), President Prof. Nancy Ip (third right), HKUST Foundation Chairman Prof. Albert Ip (second right), Provost Prof. Guo Yike (first left), and Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (fir
A group photo of the donor and donor representative: HKUST Council member and alumnus Mr. Terry Tsang (fourth right) and Mr. Kian Tat Tan (fourth left), Senior Director of APAC Corp and Enterprise Marketing at NVIDIA, with HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (third left), Council Vice-Chairperson Ms. Edith Shih (second left), President Prof. Nancy Ip (third right), HKUST Foundation Chairman Prof. Albert Ip (second right), Provost Prof. Guo Yike (first left), and Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (first right) before the plaque and Dr. Jensen Huang’s jacket. 
A Legacy of Commitment
HKUST Thanks Esteemed Alumni Jensen Huang and Terry Tsang for Generous Donation to Establish the Top Engineering Scholars Award
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