Research Focus in CEE

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering is dedicated to pioneering research that addresses the world's most pressing infrastructure and sustainability challenges. Our interdisciplinary research spans structural engineering, transportation systems, water resources, geotechnical engineering, and environmental sustainability, with a strong emphasis on resilience, innovation, and real-world impact.

Through collaboration with industry, government agencies, and global research partners, we develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the built environment. Our commitment to advancing knowledge and technology ensures that our research not only pushes the boundaries of engineering but also contributes to a more sustainable and resilient future.

The School comprises strategic research focus groups and together, they form a powerhouse of resources for research development, technology innovation, and research manpower training.

Research AreaFaculty
Coastal and Offshore Processes
  • Associate Professor Lo Yat Man, Edmond
  • Emeritus Associate Professor Tan Soon Keat
Construction Productivity & Management
  • Associate Professor Tiong Lee Kong, Robert
  • Senior Lecturer Teoh Bak Koon
Environmental Bioprocesses and Biotechnology
  • Professor Stefan Wuertz
  • Professor Zhou Yan
  • Professor Cao Bin
  • Assistant Professor Yin Xiaole
Environmental Chemistry & Materials
  • Professor Lim Teik Thye
  • Associate Professor Grzegorz Lisak
  • Senior Lecturer Lim Tuti Mariana
Geotechnical Engineering
    Soil Mechanics
  • Professor Chu Jian
  • Emeritus Professor Harianto Rahardjo
  • Associate Professor Leong Eng Choon
  • Associate Professor Yi Yaolin
  • Assistant Professor Shi Chao

  • Rock Mechanics
  • Associate Professor Wu Wei
Maritime Studies
  • Associate Professor Yuen Kum Fai
  • Assistant Professor Yan Ran
  • Assistant Professor Kim Youngrong
  • Captain Tan Kim Hock
  • Principal Lecturer Teo Chee Chong
  • Senior Lecturer Chiu Sai Hoi, Benson
Membrance Science and Technology
  • Professor Wang Rong
  • Associate Professor Sun Delai, Darren
  • Associate Professor Chong Tzyy Haur
  • Asssociate Professor She Qianhong
Protective/Eartquake Engineering
  • Professor Tan Kang Hai
  • Emeritus Professor Pan Tso-Chien
  • Professor Fung Tat Ching
  • Associate Professor Li Bing
Separation Technology for Water, Energy & Environment
     
Solid Waste Management
  • Associate Professor Fei Xunchang
Structural Engineering & Materials
    Concrete and Steel Structures
  • Professor Tan Kang Hai
  • Associate Professor Zhao Ou

  • Structural Health Monitoring and Reliability
  • Professor Ivan Au Siu Kui
  • Professor Yang Yaowen
  • Assistant Professor Fu Yuguang
  • Assistant Professor Kim Gun

  • Materials
  • Professor Yang En-Hua
  • Associate Professor Qian Shunzhi
Sustainable Development and Built Environment
  • Adjunct Professor Johnny Wong
Sustainable Urban Waterways / Waterbodies
  • Emeritus Associate Professor Tan Soon Keat
  • Associate Professor Lo Yat Man, Edmond
  • Associate Professor Qin Xiaosheng
  • Assistant Professor Saulo Mendes
Transportation Engineering & Planning
  • Associate Professor Wong Yiik Diew
  • Associate Professor Wang Zhiwei, David
  • Associate Professor Zhu Feng
  • Senior Lecturer Lum Kit Meng