Division of Environment and Sustainability ENVR - HKUST

20/01/2026

✨Dean's List Award (Fall 2025-26)✨

👏Big congrats to our EVMT students who have been awarded the Dean's List Award (Fall 2025-26)! This achievement reflects their effort, passion, perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence.

Keep up the great work and continue striving for excellence, our future sustainability leaders!

19/01/2026

Congratulations to Prof. WANG Dan, Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability ENVR - HKUST, for receiving HK$5.6 million from RGC’s Collaborative Research Fund 2025/26! The funding will support a project titled “Sustainable AI Datacenter with Immersion Cooling and Generalized Carbon Estimation” led by Prof. Wang, in collaboration with PolyU. 🌱🤝

Read more: https://ais.hkust.edu.hk/whats-happening/news/prof-wang-dan-secures-hk56-million-rgc-collaborative-research-fund-202526

29/12/2025

Eight Outstanding ENVR Students Awarded the Great Eagle Group Scholarship 2025

Eight Students from HKUST, Division of Environment and Sustainability, have been honored with the Great Eagle Group Scholarship 2025 for their achievements in sustainable development, the environment, and energy. This prestigious award celebrates students who demonstrate not only academic excellence but also a strong commitment to creating a more sustainable future.

Following the ceremony, representatives from the Great Eagle Group, CityU and HKUST participated in a lab visit at CityU.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all awardees for their outstanding contributions and express our sincere appreciation to the Great Eagle Group for their generous support, which continues to inspire and empower the next generation of sustainability leaders.

📷Check out more photos here: https://envr.ust.hk/events-and-media/news-and-media/news-076b22d05e79ca0adc3597d8291fc3d1.html

24/12/2025

💚🎄Happy Holidays! May your days be merry, bright, and full of good vibes. Cheers to a joyful season and an exciting year ahead!❄️🥂

24/12/2025

📢Calling all young scientists, researchers, and climate enthusiasts!

The International Young Scientist Workshop on Atmospheric Environment (IYSAE 2026) will be held at HKUST from January 26–31, 2026.

Building on the success of IYSAE 2025, this workshop will bring together leading experts and early-career researchers from around the world to join an interactive forum dedicated to advancing knowledge in atmospheric chemistry, air quality, and climate interactions. Building on its strong legacy, IYSAE 2026 highlights cutting-edge, unpublished research, dynamic discussions, and multidisciplinary collaboration across observations, modeling, AI applications, and health impacts.

📌 Key Themes:
• Atmospheric Reactive Nitrogen and Their Environmental Impacts
• Atmospheric Reactive Organics: From VOCs to Oas
• Health Impacts Assessment and Indoor Air Quality
• The Interplay Between Extreme Weather and Air Quality
• Development of Measurement Technologies and Sensors for Air Science
• Al + integrated Air Quality Forecasting and Modelling
• Additional Topics on Climate and Air Quality

The program will feature invited talks, panel discussions, PICO presentations and poster sessions, fostering close interaction, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among scientists at all career stages.

📅Dates: January 26-31, 2026
📍Venue: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Campus, Clear Water Bay, Sai Kung, Hong Kong
💰Registration Fee: HKD 3500
👉Event Details a & Registration: https://event-reg.hkust.edu.hk/hkust-mcp/checkout/254

🔎 Explore highlights from IYSAE 2025 last year: https://ais.hkust.edu.hk/whats-happening/news/envrs-international-young-scientist-workshop-atmospheric-environment-sparks

19/12/2025

🌱EVMT Capstone Project Mid-Progress Presentation

The EVMT Capstone Project Mid-Progress Presentation 2025 Fall was successfully held in early December. There are seven groups this year, and during the presentation, the student groups shared their progress, presented preliminary findings, and received constructive feedback from their capstone advisors and faculty members. The presentations showcased the students’ ability to integrate classroom concepts into real-world environmental and sustainability challenges, reflecting the hard work and dedication of each team. The Capstone Project final presentations will be held at the end of the term in the final year.

We are grateful to our corporate partners for their invaluable collaboration this year, including:

🔸AEL (International Holdings) Limited
🔹AS Watsons Group
🔸CLP Group
🔹Esquel Group
🔸Gammon Construction Limited
🔹Muuse Limited
🔸RESET Carbon Limited
🔹The HK and China Gas Company Limited

✨We extend our sincere appreciation to all corporate partners for their generous support, valuable time, and insightful feedback to the teams, which make these enriching learning experiences possible.

👏All capstone project teams, keep up the great work!

Check out more photos here: https://envr.ust.hk/events-and-media/events-and-seminars/event-adba3b89c9207763e026130cb70f94ce.html



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🌱BSc in Environmental Management and Technology program (EVMT)
(JUPAS Code: JS5812)
✅𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 undergraduate program in Hong Kong to integrate business acumen with environmental management and technology, established in 2010.
✅𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 undergraduate program accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals (HKIQEP) since 2020.
🔎Learn more about EVMT: www.envr.ust.hk/evmt

16/12/2025

Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of our Division of Environment and Sustainability has been appointed as the Tang Junyuan Professor of Environmental Science in recognition of his lifelong commitment to addressing global environmental challenges and fostering a sustainable future through his research, educational efforts, and professional service. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Shanghai Tang Junyuan Education Foundation for its generous donation, which supports a more sustainable and promising future for all.

🎦Watch the video to learn more.

15/12/2025

🌿Nation’s clean-air success exemplifies responsible transition💨

Prof. Alexis LAU, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR), Prof. CM SHUN and Prof. Christine LOH, Adjunct Professors of ENVR co-authored an op-ed in China Daily, highlighting China’s clean-air campaign, showcasing its remarkable progress in improving air quality while simultaneously decarbonizing its economy - a globally significant and responsible transition.

🔎Read the full article: https://www.chinadailyhk.com/hk/article/623578

12/12/2025

⛈The Future of Predicting Black Rain with Prof. Fei Chen

In the CWR interview, Prof. CHEN Fei, Associate Head and Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability, explains why severe thunderstorms remain so unpredictable, even as typhoons can be forecast days in advance. Prof. Chen also shares how our research team at HKUST is pioneering ultra-high-resolution urban weather modelling, combining physics-based science with AI, to help tropical coastal cities like Hong Kong anticipate not just how much rain will fall, but where it will do the most damage, laying essential foundations for extreme-weather early warning systems that keep our communities safer.

🔎Read the full interview: https://cwrrr.org/interviews/the-future-of-predicting-black-rain-with-prof-fei-chen/

Intense rainstorms are forming quicker than ever as the planet warms & climate modellers are innovating new technologies to catch up. Leading in the field is HKUST's Prof. Fei Chen, who shares latest advancements in weather intelligence plus its future directions

10/12/2025

📄68 publications and research papers from ENVR are featured in the AIS Research Digest #5. See all featured publications: https://ais.hkust.edu.hk/whats-happening/news/ais-research-digest-5

Here is the latest AIS Research Digest – your go-to resource for the latest insights from the faculty members of HKUST’s Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS)!

The AIS Research Digest #5 showcases a collection of publications and research papers related to arts 🎨 and machine creativity, AI and other emerging interdisciplinary areas, environment and sustainability🌍, integrative systems and design, and public policy📝, all published between Jan and Aug 2025.

🔍 Let’s explore our interdisciplinary research here: https://ais.hkust.edu.hk/whats-happening/news/ais-research-digest-5

09/12/2025

🎉Congratulations to Prof. Jimmy FUNG for being featured as one of HKUST’s Star Faculty! 🌟
With over 30 years of academic and research experience, Prof. Fung’s groundbreaking research, leadership, and dedication to teaching continue to drive impactful solutions for a sustainable future and inspire students across disciplines.

Prof. Jimmy FUNG, the Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning) and Chair Professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability ENVR - HKUST and Department of Mathematics, has been featured by the Office of the Provost as HKUST’s Star Faculty! 🌟

As a well-recognized expert in atmospheric sciences, climate modeling, and air quality, Prof. Fung has made significant contributions on tackling environmental challenges 🌍, including developing Asia’s first university-based air quality forecasting system and co-creating the PRAISE-HK app 📱for real-time air quality monitoring. He is also dedicated to teaching, upholding the belief that inspired students come from dedicated teachers.

🔎Check out Prof. Fung’s insightful Star Faculty video to learn more about his research and impact: https://hkustprovost.hkust.edu.hk/star-faculty-professor-jimmy-fung