Civil and Environmental Engineering

Group photo of HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John Chan Cho-Chak (first row, fourth left), Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (first row, fourth right), Court Chairman Dr. the Honorable Andrew Liao Cheung-Sing (first row, third left), and President Prof. Nancy Ip (first row, third right), along with other senior management, Council and Court members, representatives of donors, as well as seven Named Professors, including Prof. Zhang Limin (third row, third left).
Group photo of HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John Chan Cho-Chak (first row, fourth left), Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum (first row, fourth right), Court Chairman Dr. the Honorable Andrew Liao Cheung-Sing (first row, third left), and President Prof. Nancy Ip (first row, third right), along with other senior management, Council and Court members, representatives of donors, as well as seven Named Professors, including Prof. Zhang Limin (third row, third left). 
A Tribute to Donors’ Ongoing Support for HKUST’s Mission
Prestigious Named Professorships Conferred on Eminent Academics
Prof. Yang Hai (second left), Prof. Shao Minhua (first left) and Prof. Chen Hao (second right) were presented the SENG Research Excellence Award 2024-25 by Prof. Hong K. Lo (first right), Dean of Engineering.
Prof. Yang Hai (second left), Prof. Shao Minhua (first left) and Prof. Chen Hao (second right) were presented the SENG Research Excellence Award 2024-25 by Prof. Hong K. Lo (first right), Dean of Engineering. 
Recognizing Outstanding Research Impact and Contributions
SENG Research Excellence Award 2024-25
Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (first left) presented the SENG Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award 2024-25 to Dr. Cecia Chan Ki (second right), Prof. Qiu Xuan (second left), 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 Dr. Cecia Chan Ki (second right), Prof. Qiu Xuan (second left), and Prof. So Pui-San (first right). 
Outstanding Educators Recognized
SENG Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award 2024-25
Prof. Irene Lo has been elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the International Engineering and Technology Institute (IETI).
Prof. Irene Lo has been elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the International Engineering and Technology Institute (IETI). 
Recognizing International Contributions to Environmental Engineering
Prof. Irene LO Elected Distinguished Fellow of IETI and Honored with Career Award at International Conference
(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
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
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
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
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