Faculty of Construction & Environment, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

[🏆 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜!]

We are proud to present the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research Funding. 🎊

This award recognises our outstanding academic staff who have successfully secured competitive external research funding, demonstrating excellence, dedication and impact in their research fields. 🌍🔬

✨ Check out the featured awardees in this post
📖 View the full list on our website: https://polyu.hk/VCbkE

Congratulations to all awardees for their remarkable achievements! 👏

[💡 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙁𝘾𝙀!✨]

The Workshop on Hong Kong Research Grants Application (Other than RGC Grants) was successfully held on 21 May 2026 and brought together over 60 Faculty members. 🎉

Participants gained valuable insights and practical tips from experienced academics across various funding schemes, covering proposal writing, strategies, and real-life success stories. 🧠📊

A big thank you to all speakers and attendees for making this session engaging and impactful! 👏

Let’s continue to advance innovative research and funding excellence at FCE. 🚀

[✍️ 𝙁𝘾𝙀 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙇𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚🎓]

🧱 Lecture Topic: The Architecture of Housing, a Dutch perspective
We are honoured to welcome Prof. Ir Dirk VAN GAMEREN from the Delft University of Technology for an insightful public lecture!
The ongoing worldwide rapid urbanisation has once again put the question of how to design and build housing at the centre stage for both architectural practice and education

In the last decade, global issues of growing inequality, the lack of aff­ordable housing worldwide and the consequences of climate change have become more urgent than ever. The question of whether this will lead to a radical change in the architecture of housing is difficult to answer. The architecture of housing today still appears to be closely linked to traditional patterns, both in terms of space and of material.

Prof. van Gameren will explain where these patterns come from, how they evolved, and the main spatial and material aspects of designing housing today. Through this lecture, the audience will be inspired to start thinking about an architecture of housing that addresses the necessities of today and of the future.

📅 16 June 2026 (Tuesday)
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 FJ304, PolyU Campus
📝 Register now: https://polyu.hk/aTTME

[🎉 𝙅𝙐𝙋𝘼𝙎 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙌&𝘼✨]
On 9 May 2026, it was a pleasure to welcome prospective students and parents to the PolyU campus to explore how the FCE can shape your future!

✨ Highlights of the day included:
✅ One‑to‑one consultations with programme admission staff and advisors
✅ Programme Seminar on JS3004 – Bachelor’s Degree Scheme in Construction and Environment
✅ A variety of engaging activities by FCE departments, including programme seminars, a thematic talk, a workshop, and mock interviews

🎓 We hope the event helped you gain valuable insights, clarify your choices, and feel more confident about your JUPAS journey.

👏 Thank you for your enthusiastic participation, and we wish you every success in your university applications. We hope to see you at FCE very soon!

🔗 Learn more about our undergraduate programmes: https://polyu.hk/GNAjb

[🔬𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙮𝙐'𝙨 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙨 🌍]

Driving innovation that benefits society, Prof. Niu's urban microclimate solutions won the prestigious APEC INPUT² Excellence Award in 2024. Looking ahead, he plans to harness AI and big data to optimise thermal comfort in public spaces and expand international partnerships to foster real-world impact, helping shape the next generation of resilient, climate-adaptive smart and sustainable cities.

In recognition of his pioneering contributions, Prof. Niu has been elected a Fellow of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, and the International Building Performance Simulation Association. He has also received numerous honours, including the SHASEJ Uichi Inouye Asia-International Award, affirming his leadership in the field of building science.

👉 Explore more about Prof. Niu's transformative research and achievements here: https://polyu.hk/xzQBM

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[✨ 𝙁𝘾𝙀 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙇𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 ✨]

We were truly honoured to welcome Prof. Martin BECHTHOLD from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design for an inspiring and thought-provoking lecture on 23 April, exploring how materials influence our perception of architectural space.

🧱 Through engaging research insights and real-world studies, Prof. Bechthold reminded us that even in an increasingly digital world, material presence continues to shape how we experience the built environment.

✨ A heartfelt thank you to Prof. Bechthold for sharing his expertise, and to all students, staff and guests who joined us for this enriching evening and lively discussions.

We look forward to welcoming you to more FCE events soon!

[🌟 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣✨]
The Faculty of Construction and Environment was delighted to host a lab tour for students from Methodist College on 29 April!

The visit began with a Faculty introduction and programme talk by Prof. Charles WONG, Associate Dean (Teaching and Global Engagement), followed by guided tours of our key facilities:

🔹 CARE Resource Centre
🔹 HVACR Laboratory
🔹 Transport and Highway Engineering Laboratory
🔹 Underground Utility Survey Laboratory

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 The visitors showed great curiosity and enthusiasm as they explored learning and career pathways in construction and the built environment.

✨ We look forward to welcoming these talented students to FCE in the future!

[✨ 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙮𝙐 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝘼𝙄．𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 ✨]

So happy to reconnect with our alumni at PolyU Homecoming 2026: AI．Art on 12 April! 💙

Our guests explored immersive VR experiences 🥽 showcasing innovative approaches to safety and decision‑making, alongside a cutting‑edge 3D geospatial project 🗺️ that brought Hong Kong’s WWII history vividly to life.

It was wonderful seeing so many familiar faces — see you again at our future alumni gatherings! 🎉🤝

[🌟 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙮𝙐'𝙨 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙨 🎓]

Today, we spotlight Prof. John SHI, a world-leading scholar in urban informatics, geographical information science (GIS) and remote sensing, whose pioneering contributions are shaping the future of smart cities globally. 🧠💡

Prof. Shi’s theories and methods for addressing spatial data uncertainty have become foundational in the field, earning him the State Natural Science Award and influencing international academic and industry standards. His seminal work, including Urban Informatics, is used in top universities such as MIT and Cambridge. 📚🌐

Most recently, the ISUI 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅, led by Prof. Shi, ranked Hong Kong 8th worldwide — highlighting the city’s strengths in environment, economy and governance. His leadership continues to guide impactful smart city policies and digital transformation. 🌆📈

👉 Explore more about Prof. Shi’s transformative research and achievements here: https://polyu.hk/tSAkS
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[🔬𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙮𝙐'𝙨 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙨 🌍]

We are delighted to share the inspiring work of Prof. Tao WANG, a leading atmospheric scientist whose research is driving real-world impact in environmental protection and sustainable development. 🌱✨

Prof. Wang’s groundbreaking work elucidates the critical roles of reactive nitrogen and halogens in atmospheric oxidation, providing the scientific foundation needed to address pressing challenges like ozone and PM2.5. His research continues to push boundaries — from long-term ozone data records to modelling the impact of soil nitrous acid emissions on global air quality. 🌏📊

In recognition of his influential contributions, Prof. Wang has received prestigious national awards and secured major research grants, further advancing PolyU’s mission: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind.”

👉 Learn more about Prof. Wang’s transformative work: https://polyu.hk/THvWV
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