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Professor Qihao Weng is Chair Professor of Geomatics and Artificial Intelligence at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he leads the Research Institute for Land and Space. A globally recognized scholar, he bridges geography, landscape ecology, and environmental science through innovative geospatial analytics, GeoAI, and big data methodologies. His work focuses on urban climatology, sustainability science, and human-environment interactions, with over 279 publications and 14 books. PhD, The University of Georgia MA, The University of Arizona MS, South China Normal University Professor Weng's research explores remote sensing applications for urban environmental challenges, including thermal comfort, heat islands, and land-use changes. He pioneered global-scale urban observation via the Group on Earth Observation (GEO) initiative and developed frameworks integrating geospatial technology with climate resilience strategies. Recent publications highlight advancements in GeoAI for urban thermal stress assessment, road extraction algorithms, and multi-temporal data fusion techniques. His work spans interdisciplinary domains, connecting remote sensing, urban science, and sustainability metrics across diverse climate zones. NASA Senior Fellowship (2008) Taylor & Francis Lifetime Achievements Award (2019) AAG Wilbanks Prize (2024) Lifetime Achievement in Remote Sensing Award (2024) Academia Europaea Foreign Member (2021) As Editor-in-Chief of the ISPRS Journal, Professor Weng has advanced global remote sensing discourse. His research has been supported by NSF, NASA, USAID, Microsoft, and Hong Kong Research Grant Council. He has delivered over 130 invited talks and established visiting professorships in Japan, France, and China.

• Remote Sensing
• GIScience
• Urban Climatology
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Anatole Boute is Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Law, specializing in energy, environmental, and investment law with focus on sustainable energy transitions in emerging economies and Belt and Road contexts. His academic credentials include: PhD in Law (2011, University of Groningen) Advanced Master (LLM) in Energy and Environmental Law (2005, University of Leuven) Law degree (2004, University of Leuven) Political Sciences degree (2003, University of Leuven) Professor Boute's research examines legal frameworks for renewable energy adoption, emissions trading systems, and investment protection in energy transitions. His work analyzes geopolitical dimensions of energy security, regulatory stability challenges, and adaptation of international law to regional contexts—particularly Central Asia and China—through interdisciplinary lenses combining law, economics, and political science. His publication trends reveal concentrated expertise in China's emissions trading mechanisms, Belt and Road energy investments, and regulatory stability for renewable projects. Recent work critically examines carbon pricing integration in electricity markets, geopolitical tensions in EU-Russia energy relations, and legal innovations for climate adaptation in resource-constrained regions. His scientific recognition includes: Willoughby Prize (2009) for Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law publications Outstanding Fellow of the Faculty of Law at CUHK As founder and coordinator of CUHK's LLM program in Energy and Environmental Law, Professor Boute mentors graduate students while leading major research initiatives. He secured General Research Fund grants for projects on China's emissions trading (2016) and Eurasian energy market shaping (2018), and co-organized the 2017 conference on Belt and Road energy investments. His advisory work spans the World Bank's Russia Renewable Energy Program (2011-2016), International Energy Agency, and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Professor Boute directs research on energy transitions through collaborations with international organizations and government bodies, focusing on practical implementation of legal frameworks for decarbonization in Asian and Eurasian contexts.

• Energy Law
• Environmental Law
• Investment Law
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Prof. ZHUANG Yizhou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Hong Kong Baptist University. His research focuses on weather and climate extremes, climate change attribution, and land-atmosphere coupling. With a Ph.D. in Meteorology from Peking University and extensive postdoctoral experience at UCLA, he brings significant expertise in atmospheric sciences to his academic role. Dr. Zhuang's educational background includes: 2019-2024: Postdoctoral Scholar, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA 2017: Visiting Graduate Researcher, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA 2015-2017: Visiting Research Scholar, University of Texas at Austin, USA 2013-2019: Ph.D., Meteorology, Peking University, China 2009-2013: B.S., Atmospheric Sciences (Remote Sensing Focus), Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, China Dr. Zhuang's research spans multiple critical areas in climate science. His work on weather and climate extremes examines phenomena like wildfires, droughts, and floods. In climate change attribution , he investigates the human influence on extreme weather events, with several publications in PNAS demonstrating how anthropogenic warming has altered drought mechanisms and fire risks. His research on land-atmosphere coupling explores the complex feedback mechanisms between Earth's surface and the atmosphere. Additionally, he applies machine learning techniques and remote sensing technologies to analyze cloud formations and precipitation patterns. Analysis of Dr. Zhuang's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on drought mechanisms and fire weather risk in western North America. His work frequently employs advanced statistical methods like self-organizing maps and canonical correlation analysis to understand complex climate phenomena. A notable trend is his investigation of how anthropogenic climate change is fundamentally altering the nature of droughts, shifting from precipitation-deficit dominated to temperature-driven events, with significant implications for water resource management. Dr. Zhuang has received several prestigious awards for his research contributions: JIFRESSE Outstanding Leadership/Service Award, UCLA, 2023 Richard P. and Linda S. Turco Exceptional Research Publication Award, UCLA, 2023 China Scholarship Council (CSC) Joint Ph.D. Scholarship, 2015-2017 As an academic mentor, Dr. Zhuang supervises graduate students, with evidence of at least one student (G. Wang) whose work has been published under his supervision. He serves as a reviewer for numerous high-impact journals including Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Earth's Future, and Geophysical Research Letters. Additionally, he has mentored students in the UCLA Joint Institute for Regional Earth System Science and Engineering (JIFRESSE) Summer Internship Program, with his mentee Annie Rosen winning the 2024 Best JSIP Presentation Award. Dr. Zhuang maintains an active research group, as indicated by his personal website www.zhuangyz.org. His team focuses on climate extremes, attribution studies, and land-atmosphere interactions, with ongoing projects examining drought mechanisms, fire weather risks, and precipitation variability across different regions of the United States, particularly the western states and Great Plains.

• Weather and climate extremes
• Climate change and event attribution
• Atmospheric circulation and thermodynamics
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Ryo Ikeshiro is an Assistant Professor at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, and co-director of the spatial audio art/research unit SoundLab. His work bridges sound art, computational creativity, and cultural studies through immersive installations, algorithmic audio-visual systems, and sonification techniques. PhD in Creative Practice (Goldsmiths, University of London) MPhil in Music (University of Cambridge) BMus (King's College London) Ikeshiro's research interrogates the materiality of sound through: Multichannel Ambisonics and directional audio Neural network-driven temporal dislocation Sonification of climate data and historical soundscapes Machine learning for artistic interpretation Interplay of identity and technology East Asian ideophonic traditions His 2010-2024 publications and installations reveal cross-disciplinary engagement with: Fractal mathematics in audiovisual art Algorithmic composition systems Interactive installation technologies Sonic cartography Historical memory in sound Collaborative research frameworks SoundLab, which he co-directs, develops spatial audio research at the intersection of: Technical innovation Cultural representation Experimental pedagogy Public engagement International artistic exchange Practice-based research

• Sound Art
• Sonification
• Computational Creativity
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Professor Dirk U. Pfeiffer is the Chair Professor of One Health at City University of Hong Kong's Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences. He holds a part-time position at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in the UK and is an Adjunct Professor at China's Animal Health & Epidemiology Centre. His academic roles include Director of the Centre for Applied One Health Research and Policy Advice (OHRP) and former Chief Epidemiologist at the UK's Animal and Plant Health Agency (2015–2017). Education includes a veterinary degree from Justus Liebig University (1984), a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (1986), and a PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology from Massey University (1992). He has extensive advisory roles, including chairing OIE/FAO's Avian Influenza Network and the UK's Animal Health Surveillance Board. Research focuses on One Health, epidemiology, and disease control, with a focus on avian influenza, African swine fever, and spatial analysis. He has over 440 publications (h-index 63) and leads projects like the £19M UK-funded One Health Poultry Hub. Awards include the Calvin W. Schwabe Award and recurring recognition as a top 2% cited scientist globally. Teaching includes advanced epidemiology courses and international training programs in over 20 countries. Current grants exceed HK$47M, addressing poultry health in Bangladesh and Hong Kong's livestock systems. Collaborations span global institutions, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions to zoonotic threats.

• One Health
• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine
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Sunny Choi is an Assistant Professor at the School of Design , The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , specializing in urban design, environmental design, and hyper-morphology. She is a founding partner of Choi-Comer Asia Ltd. , a research-practice lab focusing on interior urban environments, and serves as Chairperson for Media and Publications at the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design and Chief Editor of its online journal Urbanie & Urbanus . BA in Urban Studies, RMIT University MA in Housing and Urbanism, Architectural Association School of Architecture MPhil in Town Planning, University College London PhD in Urban Design, Oxford Brookes University Post-doctoral Research in Urban Ecology, University of Oxford Professional Practice in Urban Economics, Harvard University Her research examines human-centered urbanism , with a focus on spatial cognition , vertical urban complexes , and metaverse applications in sustainability education . She investigates how digital technologies transform urban experiences and how hyper-morphological frameworks can address ecological challenges. Recent publications highlight her work on emotional assessment metrics for urban spaces , metaverse-driven learning , and waterfront regeneration strategies . Her research bridges design practice with academic inquiry, emphasizing hybrid walkable networks and transitional environments. Best Paper Award (2022) Best Research Award Nomination (2025) Prize for Educational Metaverse Development (2023) Honorary Award in Urban Design (2023) Recognition for Hybrid Urban Networks Study (2023) As an advisor and educator, she contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through urban design pedagogy. Her collaborative projects span institutions in Hong Kong, China, and the UK. She also leads Choi-Comer Asia Ltd. , integrating design, research, and policy advocacy.

• Urban Design
• Environmental Design
• Ecosystem
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Maurice K.S. Tse serves as Finance Associate Professor of Teaching at The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Business, Department of Finance. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Professor Tse has established himself as a leading expert in financial markets, risk management, and emerging financial technologies. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. in Finance from Michigan State University, where he demonstrated exceptional teaching abilities even as a candidate by winning the All-University-Excellence in Teaching Award in 1988. Professor Tse's educational background includes obtaining the professional qualification of Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) in 1991. His academic path took him from the School of Business at Indiana University, which he joined in 1989, to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) where he taught professional courses for the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in 1996, before settling at his current position at HKU. He has served on examination committees for the Society of Actuaries and as an external assessor for the University Grants Committee since 1995. Professor Tse's research interests span a wide spectrum of financial topics, with particular focus on government regulation effects on market volatility and wealth transfer, asset pricing, corporate finance, and risk management. His current research explores hybrid mortgage valuation, corporate acquisition signaling, Hong Kong market structure dynamics, and international currency-stock market responses to trade announcements. In recent years, his scholarly work has evolved to address contemporary financial technology challenges, including blockchain applications, cryptocurrency regulation, and AI's impact on financial markets and fraud prevention. His extensive publication record demonstrates a clear progression from traditional finance topics to cutting-edge financial technology research. Professor Tse has consistently produced high-impact work analyzing market structures, regulatory impacts, and emerging financial instruments. His recent articles reveal a strategic pivot toward digital finance, with significant contributions on stablecoins, blockchain security tokens, AI applications in finance, and cryptocurrency fraud prevention mechanisms, reflecting his ability to stay at the forefront of financial innovation. All-University-Excellence in Teaching Award (1988) Justice of the Peace (JP) appointment recognizing community service Professor Tse has maintained active engagement with professional financial institutions throughout his career. He has provided consulting services to the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, prepared housing affordability reports for the Indiana Housing Finance Authority, and served on regulatory committees. His expertise is frequently sought for assessing market structures, regulatory impacts, and financial innovation. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided materials, his sustained research output across multiple decades suggests consistent funding support for his scholarly activities. Though specific laboratory affiliations aren't mentioned in the provided materials, Professor Tse appears deeply integrated into Hong Kong's financial research ecosystem, regularly contributing to policy discussions through publications in the Hong Kong Economic Journal and other venues. His work bridges academic research with practical financial market applications, particularly in the rapidly evolving areas of digital finance and regulatory technology.

• Financial Markets
• Risk Management
• Asset Pricing
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PerMagnus Lindborg is a composer, sound artist, and researcher in sound perception with over 150 scholarly publications, compositions, and media artworks. Currently serving as Associate Professor at City University of Hong Kong's School of Creative Media, he teaches sound, music, research skills, and perception while coordinating research degrees. PhD: KTH Stockholm (2015) DEA: Paris (2003) IRCAM: Paris (1999) BMus: Oslo His research focuses on sound perception , sonification , spatial audio , multi-sensory environments , and data-driven art . He pioneered low-cost spatial audio solutions through the Open Ambisonics Toolkit and explores sensory heritage documentation via soundscapes and smellscape analysis in Hong Kong. Recent publications demonstrate trends in climate data sonification , neural audio processing , and immersive sound design . His work intersects computer music , psychoacoustics , and environmental art . Scientific Awards : Best New Director (World Film Carnival, Cannes Short Film Festival, ISA Awards - 2020) First Prize (Stavanger Symphony Orchestra Prize - 2002) Fellowships: The Arctic Circle (2023), SCM Team Research (2020-25), TBA The Current (2016) As principal investigator for Multi-Modal Hong Kong (GRF 2023-25) and Data Art for Climate Action (2020-23), he supervises PhD students in areas like multi-sensory cultural heritage , deep learning audio processing , and virtual reality sound design . He co-founded the SoundLab and DACA Conference .

• Sound Art
• Composition
• Sonification
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Prof. Zhenyu Gao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at CUHK Business School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He joined CUHK in 2014 and has established himself as a prominent researcher in finance with expertise spanning multiple critical domains of modern financial research. Education: PhD in Economics, Princeton University MA in Economics, Peking University BS in Astrophysics, Peking University Prof. Gao's research portfolio demonstrates remarkable breadth and evolution. Initially focused on traditional asset pricing and real estate finance, his work has increasingly incorporated behavioral elements and, more recently, environmental considerations. His interdisciplinary background (combining astrophysics with economics) informs his analytical approach to complex financial systems. His research on Chinese financial markets provides valuable insights into one of the world's most dynamic economies, while his growing body of work on climate finance represents an important contemporary direction. Prof. Gao's publications reveal a clear trajectory toward addressing modern financial challenges with innovative methodologies. His recent work extensively utilizes alternative data sources, particularly internet search data for measuring global investor sentiment. There's a pronounced shift toward sustainability-focused research, with multiple high-impact papers examining carbon exposure and environmental awareness among investors. His work consistently demonstrates both theoretical rigor and practical relevance to real-world financial decision-making across developed and emerging markets. Research Contributions: Multiple publications in top finance journals including Review of Financial Studies Methodological innovations using big data and alternative information sources Bridge between traditional finance theory and contemporary sustainability concerns Significant contributions to understanding Chinese financial markets Prof. Gao maintains active collaborations with leading scholars globally, including Michael Sockin, Wei Xiong, Darwin Choi, and Wenxi Jiang. His research teams focus on behavioral finance, sustainable investment, and Chinese market dynamics. His work on digital sentiment measurement suggests participation in cutting-edge research at the intersection of finance and technology. As an Associate Professor at a major research university, he contributes significantly to both academic knowledge and the education of future finance professionals.

• Asset Pricing
• Behavioural Finance
• Real Estate Finance
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Dr. Yang Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Hong Kong Baptist University's Faculty of Science. He also serves as the Associate Director of the Health Informatics Center. His academic career spans prestigious institutions including Yale University and Carnegie Mellon University, demonstrating his expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of computer science. Dr. Liu received his B.Eng. and M.Eng. degrees in Automation from National University of Defense Technology in 2004 and 2007, respectively. He earned his Ph.D. in Computing from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2011. His academic journey included a Visiting Scholar position at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute (Feb.-Aug. 2010) and a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Department of Statistics at Yale University (2011-2012). Dr. Liu's research spans the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and practical applications in health and complex systems. His work focuses on artificial intelligence , machine learning , pattern recognition , dimensionality reduction , and subspace learning , with particular emphasis on multi-way/multi-view/multi-label/multi-task learning approaches. His research extends to modeling complex dynamical systems with applications in computational epidemiology and infectious disease modeling , addressing critical public health challenges through data-driven approaches. Analysis of Dr. Liu's recent publications reveals a strong focus on applying machine learning techniques to epidemiological challenges, particularly in modeling infectious disease transmission patterns. His work bridges theoretical advances in graph neural networks, subspace learning, and multi-view analysis with practical applications in public health. A significant portion of his research addresses the challenges of high-dimensional and heterogeneous data analytics, with applications ranging from malaria transmission modeling in Cambodia to uncovering COVID-19 transmission patterns in Hong Kong. Dr. Liu is an IEEE Senior Member and ACM Member, reflecting recognition of his contributions to the field. His paper "What are the underlying transmission patterns of COVID-19 outbreak? – An age-specific social contact characterization" was recognized as one of the most cited articles in EClinicalMedicine, Lancet Discovery Science, during 2020-2021, highlighting the impact of his work on pandemic response research. Dr. Liu actively mentors research students and regularly has research student and RA positions available. His professional service includes serving on editorial boards for SPJ Health Data Science and as a journal guest editor for special issues on cross-media analysis. He has extensive experience as a journal reviewer for top publications including IEEE TNNLS/TNN, IEEE T-Cyber/TSMC-B, IEEE TAC, IEEE TKDE, IEEE TMM, IEEE TCSVT, ACM TIST, ACM TOMM, and others, and serves on program committees for major conferences including WWW, IJCAI, and AAAI. Dr. Liu is affiliated with the Centre for Health Informatics and the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Laboratory (AIML) at Hong Kong Baptist University. These research centers provide the infrastructure and collaborative environment necessary for his work in health informatics and machine learning applications. His role as Associate Director of the Health Informatics Center positions him at the forefront of interdisciplinary research connecting computing with public health challenges.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Pattern Recognition
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Professor Ba Shusong serves as a Professor of Practice in Finance at The University of Hong Kong Business School since February 2025, concurrently holding leadership roles as Managing Director and Chief China Economist at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and Chief Economist at the China Banking Association. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Economics from Central University of Finance and Economics (1999), Master of Economics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (1994), and Bachelor of Engineering from the same institution (1991), supplemented by postdoctoral research at Peking University (2001) and a Senior Visiting Scholar position at Columbia Business School (2013). Professor Ba's research spans Financial Regulation , Risk Management , Asset Management , Banking , Capital Markets , Real Estate Finance , and Sustainable Finance . His expertise bridges theoretical research, policy decision-making, and market operations, with particular focus on China's financial system evolution and global integration. His work demonstrates deep engagement with practical applications of financial theories in real-world contexts. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2015-2022) reveals consistent thematic focus on financial regulation (especially Basel III frameworks), RMB internationalization, sustainable finance development, and real estate market dynamics. His scholarship consistently addresses China's financial market integration with global systems while emphasizing practical implementation challenges. His scientific recognition includes: Special Government Allowance from the State Council as a distinguished finance expert Professor Ba maintains extensive advisory engagements including membership on Columbia University's Actuarial Advisory Board, the Chief Executive's Policy Unit Expert Group in HKSAR, and former roles on the HKSAR Economic Development Committee and Mainland Opportunities Committee. His influence extends to high-level policy circles as a Politburo keynote speaker and committee member for China's 13th Five-Year Plan. He provides institutional leadership as Chairman of the Peikang Chang Research Foundation of Development Economics, Vice President of the China Society of Macroeconomics, and Vice President of the China Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics where he directs the Aging Finance Division.

• Financial Regulation
• Risk Management
• Asset Management
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Yueming Yan serves as Assistant Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Faculty of Law, with additional appointments as Editorial Board Member of the Journal of International Economic Law , Co-Chair of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) Asia-Pacific Interest Group, and Senior Fellow at The University of Melbourne Law School. Her institutional leadership includes Cluster Head of the Transnational Economic Law and Dispute Settlement Group at CUHK's Centre for Comparative and Transnational Law (CCTL). Her academic credentials feature a PhD in Law from McGill University (2021), Master of Law from Xiamen University (2016), and Bachelor of Law from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (2014). She maintains fluency in Mandarin, English, and conversational French. Professor Yan's research examines the intersection of international economic law with sustainable development, anti-corruption frameworks, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Her empirical and doctrinal work critically analyzes labor provisions in trade agreements, investor-state arbitration innovations, and China's evolving engagement with global legal regimes. Current scholarship emphasizes Asia-Pacific contexts and institutional design of commercial courts. Her publication record demonstrates consistent thematic progression toward integrating non-trade values into economic agreements, with increasing focus on climate governance and multilateral dispute settlement platforms. Recent works analyze the China-EU Comprehensive Agreement on Investment, Belt and Road Initiative legal frameworks, and anti-corruption provisions in investment treaties. Scientific recognition includes the JIEL Excellence in Reviewing Award (2023) and Piero Bernardini Award for Investment Arbitration Law (2022), alongside multiple McGill University graduate awards. Her grant portfolio features CUHK Direct Grants for research on international commercial courts and trade-plus values. Professor Yan actively contributes to global policy through government training programs on investment treaty management and multi-party dispute resolution. She teaches International Trade Law, Commercial Arbitration, and Investment Law at CUHK while leading the CCTL's Transnational Economic Law cluster.

• International Trade Law
• International Investment Arbitration
• Dispute Resolution
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Akintomide Afolayan Akinsanola is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on climate dynamics, particularly tropical and mid-latitude precipitation systems, monsoon variability, and climate change impacts. PhD in Climate Science (2019), City University of Hong Kong MSc in Meteorology (2015), Federal University of Technology BSc in Meteorology (2011), Federal University of Technology His work spans climate modeling , extreme weather analysis , and land-atmosphere interactions . Key areas include West African monsoon systems, heatwaves, precipitation erosivity, and aerosol impacts on regional climates. Recent publications (2024-2025) highlight intensified winter precipitation in the US , accelerated African heatwaves , and land surface temperature dynamics in West Africa. His research employs CMIP models, convection-permitting simulations, and machine learning techniques. 2018 : Outstanding Academic Performance Award 2018 : Chow Yei Ching Scholarship 2017 : Research Tuition Scholarship 2017 : UGC-funded Research Award Collaborations include institutions in Norway (University of Bergen), China (CityUHK), and Nigeria (Federal University of Technology). He actively contributes to advancements in high-resolution climate modeling and precipitation simulation through projects like CORDEX and CMIP6.

• Climate Dynamics
• Climate Modeling
• Regional Climate
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Professor Qingyan CHEN serves as Chair Professor of Building Thermal Science and Director of the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he leads the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering. As Director of PAIR, he oversees 11 research institutes and 6 research centers with over 500 senior researchers and manages more than HK$600 million in annual research funding. His educational background includes a B.Eng. from Tsinghua University (1983), and M.Eng. and Ph.D. from Delft University of Technology (1985, 1988). Prior to his current position, he held academic appointments at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH-Zurich), TNO in the Netherlands, MIT, and Purdue University where he is now Professor Emeritus. Professor CHEN is a world leader in developing healthy and comfortable built environments. His research spans computational fluid dynamics, indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency in buildings. He has made significant contributions to low-order turbulence models for CFD, including the indoor zero-equation model and fast fluid dynamics. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his research on infectious disease transmission in airplanes and cruise ships gained international attention and was reported by over 80 media outlets worldwide. His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on sustainable building technologies, infection control in confined spaces, and advanced computational methods for airflow and contaminant dispersion. The research output shows strong emphasis on practical applications of building science to address climate change and public health challenges. Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences Fellow of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate Willis J. Whitfield Award (2007) John Rydberg Gold Medal (2011) Distinguished Achievement Award from IBPSA (2013) Global STEM Professor (2021) Professor CHEN has secured over US$39 million in research funding throughout his career. He has co-supervised PhD students from multiple international institutions including Eindhoven University of Technology, University of Cagliari, University of Padua, and Queensland University of Technology. As Editor-in-Chief of the journal 'Building and Environment' from 2008 to 2024, he helped grow the journal to publish over 1,000 papers annually. Through PAIR, Professor CHEN directs interdisciplinary research efforts across sustainable cities, health and well-being, and advanced technologies. His work has established significant collaborations with institutions worldwide and has been featured by major media outlets including CNN, BBC, The New York Times, and CCTV.

• Computer Simulations and Experiment Measurements of Built Environments
• Energy-efficient Buildings
• Healthy Buildings
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Professor Daphne Ngar-yin Mah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and serves as the Director of the Asian Energy Studies Centre. Named as one of the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University in 2022, she has established herself as a leading expert in energy policy and governance in Asian contexts. Dr. Mah received her Ph.D. from The University of Hong Kong, M.Sc. from The University of Nottingham (UK), and BSSc from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both geographical and energy studies with international perspectives. Her research focuses on the social dimensions of energy transitions, with particular expertise in smart grids, urban solar energy, energy communities, and comparative energy governance across Asian cities. Dr. Mah employs interdisciplinary approaches that bridge geography, policy studies, and energy technology assessment to examine how communities and institutions navigate the complex challenges of sustainable energy development. Her work often emphasizes participatory governance models and the role of social learning in energy transitions. Analysis of Dr. Mah's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on understanding the socio-political dimensions of energy transitions in Asian contexts. Her work spans multiple research streams including energy governance frameworks, community engagement in renewable energy adoption, energy poverty and justice issues, and regional energy collaboration in the Greater Bay Area. A distinctive feature of her research is the comparative approach, examining energy transitions across multiple Asian cities to identify transferable lessons and context-specific challenges. World's Top 2% Scientist (2022) (named by Stanford University) Faculty/School of Social Sciences Performance Award in Teaching (Team Teaching), HKBU (2024) Faculty Performance Award in Team Teaching 2023/24 (Faculty of Social Sciences Team) Performance Award in Scholarly Work for the Faculty of Social Sciences (2022), HKBU Faculty Award for Early Career Academic (Research)(2014), HKBU Chevening Scholarship Dr. Mah has demonstrated exceptional success in securing research funding, having led 32 research projects as principal investigator totaling over HK$11.4 million. Her grant portfolio includes significant awards from the Research Grants Council (including General Research Fund and Research Impact Grant projects), Greenpeace East Asia, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and various government bodies. She has established strong collaborative networks across Asia and with international institutions, frequently working with researchers from Japan, South Korea, China, and Europe. Dr. Mah also serves as Chairperson of the Hong Kong Geographical Association (2023-2025) and is actively involved in community engagement through initiatives like the Hong Kong Solar Partnership. As Director of the Asian Energy Studies Centre, Dr. Mah leads a multidisciplinary research team focused on energy transitions in Asian contexts. She is also the founding convener of the Asian Low-Carbon Universities-Cities Network (ALUN), which connects academic institutions with city governments to accelerate low-carbon transitions. Through her role as co-founding editor of the Journal of Asian Energy Studies, she has helped establish an important platform for scholarly discourse on energy issues in the region.

• Smart energy transitions
• Comparative energy governance in Asia
• Smart grids
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