Hon Chung Lau

Dr. Hon Chung Lau is an Adjunct Professor and Lecturer in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University, alongside serving as founder and president of Low Carbon Energies, LLC. He previously worked for Shell Oil Company for 35 years and held roles at the National University of Singapore (2016–2021). His research focuses on energy transition, carbon capture and storage (CCUS), and decarbonization strategies for industries and nations. He has authored over 100 papers and 24 patents, with recent work emphasizing CCUS applications in Asia-Pacific regions and global energy policy frameworks.

• Education: Ph.D., Chemical Engineering (Princeton University, 1982); M.A. (Princeton, 1979); B.Sc. (Caltech, 1977)

Research interests include CO₂ sequestration via hydrate formation, energy transition pathways for steelmaking and cement industries, and policy-driven decarbonization. He was nominated as Society of Petroleum Engineers Distinguished Lecturer (2022–2023).

Publications highlight regional decarbonization strategies for countries like Vietnam, India, and Indonesia, alongside technical advancements in materials science for energy applications.

• Grants and advising: Extensive industry collaboration through Low Carbon Energies and academic-industry partnerships.

Labs/teams: Active in cross-disciplinary energy transition initiatives at Rice, focusing on policy-technology interfaces.