Civil and Environmental Engineering

Prof. Percy DIAS (left), Chairman of Committee on Undergraduate Core Education, and Prof. PONG Ting-Chuen (right), Acting Provost, jointly present the award to Prof. Thomas HU.
Prof. Percy DIAS (left), Chairman of Committee on Undergraduate Core Education, and Prof. PONG Ting-Chuen (right), Acting Provost, jointly present the award to Prof. Thomas HU. 
Using Civil Engineering Mentality to Solve Real-world Problems
Prof. Charles W. W. Ng
Prof. Charles W. W. Ng 
Substantial Funding Supports Multi-pronged Visionary Measures
Ready to structure the future: civil engineers Gigi Suen (left) and Jenny Yeung.
Ready to structure the future: civil engineers Gigi Suen (left) and Jenny Yeung. 
The new drum centrifuge for research into mountain and estuary hazard mitigation and environmental protection.
The new drum centrifuge for research into mountain and estuary hazard mitigation and environmental protection. 
Forming a World-Leading Centrifuge Cluster
HKUST Acting President Prof Wei Shyy (5th right, front row) with leading members of the GREAT Smart Cities Center and the guest speakers in the Symposium.
HKUST Acting President Prof Wei Shyy (5th right, front row) with leading members of the GREAT Smart Cities Center and the guest speakers in the Symposium. 
(2nd from left) Srinivas Mogili, Bence Kató, Prof J S Kuang, Michele De Filippo and Hoi Yin Yung received three awards at IDEERS 2017.
(2nd from left) Srinivas Mogili, Bence Kató, Prof J S Kuang, Michele De Filippo and Hoi Yin Yung received three awards at IDEERS 2017. 
Structural, Geotechnical and Wind Engineering Skills Shine in Earthquake-resistant Model Building Contest
Four leading faculty members of the School of Engineering were recognized with prestigious named professorships at HKUST’s fourth inauguration ceremony for such honors today. They were among a group of 15 outstanding academics across the University to receive named professorships.
Four leading faculty members of the School of Engineering were recognized with prestigious named professorships at HKUST’s fourth inauguration ceremony for such honors today. They were among a group of 15 outstanding academics across the University to receive named professorships. 
A Testament to Donors’ Strong Support for HKUST’s Research Endeavors
Prof Charles W W Ng and Prof Clarence Edward Choi (middle and 2nd from right) received the Prix R M Quigley Award (Honorable Mention) in Ottawa, Canada on October 2, 2017.
Prof Charles W W Ng and Prof Clarence Edward Choi (middle and 2nd from right) received the Prix R M Quigley Award (Honorable Mention) in Ottawa, Canada on October 2, 2017. 
Significant Contribution to Advancement of Geotechnical Field
Paper towers built by all participating teams in the 2.5-hour time limit.
Paper towers built by all participating teams in the 2.5-hour time limit.