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
Computational Mechanics
  • Professor Fung Tat Ching
  • Professor Yang Yaowen
Construction Engineering & Artifical Intelligence 
Construction Productivity & Management
  • Associate Professor Tiong Lee Kong, Robert
  • Senior Lecturer Teoh Bak Koon
Environmental Bioprocesses and Biotechnology
  • Professor Stefan Wuertz
  • Professor Zhou Yan
  • Associate Professor Cao Bin
Environmental Chemistry & Materials
  • Professor Lim Teik Thye
  • Associate Professor Sun Delai, Darren
  • 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

  • Rock Mechanics
  • Associate Professor Wu Wei
Maritime Studies
  • Associate Professor Yuen Kum Fai
  • 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
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
  • Assistant Professor She Qianhong
Solid Waste Management
  • Associate Professor Fei Xunchang
Structural Engineering & Materials
    Concrete and Steel Structures
  • Professor Tan Kang Hai
  • Associate Professor Zhao Ou

  • Materials
  • Professor Lim Teik Thye
  • Associate Professor Yang En-Hua
  • Associate Professor Qian Shunzhi
Structural Health Monitoring and Reliability
  • Professor Ivan Au Siu Kui
Sustainable Development and Built Environment
  • Adjunct Professor John Keung
  • Adjunct Professor Johnny Wong
Sustainable Urban Waterways / Waterbodies
  • Emeritus Associate Professor Tan Soon Keat
  • Associate Professor Lo Yat Man, Edmond
  • Associate Professor Qin Xiaosheng
Transportation Engineering & Planning
  • Associate Professor Wong Yiik Diew
  • Associate Professor Wang Zhiwei, David
  • Associate Professor Zhu Feng
  • Senior Lecturer Lum Kit Meng
Water and Wastewater Treatment