Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong

🏆 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐫 𝐓𝐬𝐳 𝐘𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠!

We are proud to share that Mr Tsz Yeung Tsang, an 𝐌𝐒𝐜 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, under the supervision of 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐞, has been awarded the 𝐇𝐊𝐈𝐄 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

📄 His award winning paper, “Alkali Silica Reaction of Foam Glass Aggregates in Lightweight Concrete”, was the only entry to receive this prestigious honour after a rigorous evaluation process. The award was officially presented at 𝐌𝐚𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

👏 Congratulations to Mr Tsang and Professor Ye on this outstanding achievement! 🌟

🔗 For more details, please visit https://www.civil.hku.hk/h6_p_newsletters.html.

🔧 Want to discover what engineers do every day? 🚀
🔍 Looking to explore the engineering field and boost your career insight?
🌉 Do you want to broaden your career exposure?
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity!

𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 👷‍♂️👩‍💻
The H.K.U. Engineering Alumni Association (HKUEAA) is excited to collaborate with the Engineering Society, HKU for the upcoming 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞, dedicated to providing students with hands-on insight into the daily responsibilities of an engineer. 🏗️⚙️

📅 Date: 9 - 13 March 2026
💰 Fee: $200 (Refundable after completion of the programme)
🎯 Quota: 6 for each company group
🎓 Target students: Year 2 and Year 3 engineering students

This year, we are pleased to have the support of:
AECOM Asia Company Limited
Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD)
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD)
MTR Corporation Limited

⏳ Application Deadline: 23:59, 25th Feb 2025
🔗 Application Link: https://forms.gle/Yn9enDmABQCFYKF97

📩 Got questions? Contact Mr. Jacky Cheung at 📞 6088 9032 or 📧 [email protected].

📣[Career Talk: HKIE Sharing on 26 Jan 2026]🏗️
We were delighted to invite representatives from The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), Ir Alice Chow, Current President of HKIE and Mr. Jimmy Hui, Current President’s Protégé to deliver a career talk to our undergraduate students on 26 January 2026. Ir Chow shared her valuable experience in the career path as a civil engineering. And Mr. Hui shared some useful tips in preparation for the professional assessment. The valuable experiences and practical insights help our students in the career planning on the path towards civil engineer profession.😁

📣【Professor Wei PAN awarded Medal of Honour】🎖️

The 2025 Honours and Awards Presentation Ceremony of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) was held at the ballroom of the Government House on November 15. At the Ceremony, Professor Wei Pan of the Department of Civil Engineering of The University of Hong Kong was awarded “Medal of Honour” (MH) by the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, Mr John Lee. The award’s citation is as follows:

“Professor PAN is awarded MH in recognition of his contributions in the development of the construction industry, particularly in promoting the Modular Integrated Construction and nurturing young talent in the industry.”

Besides, Prof Pan’s research contribution has gained appreciation and recognition from the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit in facilitating policy discussion related to promoting the use of modular integrated construction to improve people's livelihood in Hong Kong.

For more information: https://www.miclab.hk/mh2025; https://www.civil.hku.hk/wpan/

📣[HKU Civil Engineering Researchers Develop Novel Tracking Method to Reveal Spread of Antibiotic Resistance across Hong Kong’s Environment] 🔬

The research team led by Professor Tong Zhang from HKU’s Department of Civil Engineering focused on Escherichia coli (E. coli), a common bacterium that can develop resistance to antibiotics, in Hong Kong’s urban waters, such as rivers and sewage. They tracked both bacterial strains and the small pieces of DNA, called plasmids, that carry resistance genes. This helped them understand how resistance can move between humans, animals, and the environment.🧬🦠

For more details, please click the link below:
https://www.hku.hk/press/press-releases/detail/28835.html

📣[William Mong Distinguished Lecture 2025 - 2026] Professor Leroy Gardner (December 4, 2025)]🔈
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
If you have missed this lecture, you could now watch the full recording via YouTube 😄:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qja3bzZ-xMs

[William Mong Distinguished Lecture & Workshop 2025-2026] 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻🏗️

On 4 Dec, we took a deep dive into how metal 3D printing is transforming construction —opening doors to resilient, sustainable infrastructure for the future! 🌱

💡Professor Leroy Gardner wowed us with groundbreaking research and real-world innovations—like the world’s first fully functional 3D-printed metal bridge—and shared an exciting roadmap ahead. We explored cutting-edge topics such as Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), material behaviour, structural performance, and hybrid construction techniques that boost strength while reducing embodied carbon. Case studies such as the MX3D Bridge in Amsterdam and the Weaving Love Pavilion in Hong Kong brought these concepts vividly to life! 🌉

🌍The session wrapped up with a dynamic panel discussion, where top scholars tackled challenges like corrosion resistance, fatigue performance, and the need for new design standards—while spotlighting opportunities for collaboration and AI-driven optimisation. 🔍

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in advancing tech and sustainability in construction! 👏

Special thanks to the Department of Civil Engineering ❣️

👉 Missed out? Watch the full recording here: https://youtu.be/Qja3bzZ-xMs