Projects per year
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Profiles
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Hemraj BHATTARAI
- Division of Environment and Sustainability - Research Assistant Professor
Person: HKUST Staff
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Simon Wan CHAN, 陳雲
- Department of Chemistry - Professor
- Division of Environment and Sustainability - Professor
Person: HKUST Staff
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Fei CHEN, 陳飛
- Division of Environment and Sustainability - Associate Head and Professor
Person: HKUST Staff
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Guanghao CHEN, 陳光浩
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering - Chair Professor
- Division of Environment and Sustainability - Chair Professor
Person: HKUST Staff
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Darwin CHOI, 蔡達銘
- Department of Finance - Associate Head and Associate Professor
- Division of Environment and Sustainability - Associate Professor
Person: HKUST Staff
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Jimmy Chi Hung FUNG, 馮志雄
- Office of the Provost - Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning)
- Division of Environment and Sustainability - Chair Professor
- Department of Mathematics - Chair Professor
Person: HKUST Staff
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Environmental and Conservation Fund: Investigating the influence of local soil conditions and microbial communities on water main corrosion: Development of corrosion-resistant ceramic epoxy coatings
YEUNG, K. L. (PI) & HAN, W. (CoI)
Environment and Conservation Fund / Woo Wheelock Green Fund
1/07/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Sustainable AI Datacenter with Immersion Cooling and Generalized Carbon Estimation
LI, B. (CoPI), YANG, H. (CoPI), TAI, S. (Team member), WANG, D. (PI) & WANG, Z. (CoPI)
RGC - Collaborative Research Fund
30/06/26 → 29/06/29
Project: Research
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Environment and Conservation Fund Development of a Proof-of-concept Protocol of the Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA) with Sniffing Sensor System for 0.1% FSC Measurement of Ship Emissions
ZHENG, K. (PI) & NING, Z. (CoI)
Environment and Conservation Fund / Woo Wheelock Green Fund
1/04/26 → 31/03/28
Project: Research
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Enhancing Hong Kong’s Status as a Green Maritime Hub: An Integrated Study of Strategic Green Port Measures
LAU, A. K. H. (CoI), LOH, K. W. C. (CoI), CHAN, K. (PI) & LEUNG, K. M. (CoI)
Strategic Public Policy Research
1/03/26 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
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Atmospheric Reactive Organic Carbon (ROC) and Reactive Nitrogen (RNr) and Environmental Impacts
WANG, Z. (PI) & WANG, X. (CoPI)
UGC - Research Infrastructure Grant, China National Postdoctoral Council under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security
13/01/26 → 12/01/28
Project: Research
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Sustainable and Green Finance
CHAN, K. (PI)
Sprinkles (HK) Charity Foundation Limited
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Advancing Understanding and Predictability of Extreme Precipitation Events Associated with Mesoscale Convective Systems with Multiple Parallel Rainbands in the Greater Bay Area
CHEN, F. (PI), SHI, X. (CoI), LI, X. (CoI) & LUO, Y. (PI)
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) / Research Grants Council (RGC)
1/01/26 → 31/12/29
Project: Research
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Impacts of high temperature heat waves on biosphere-atmosphere interaction
CHEN, Y. (CoI) & WANG, Z. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 1/01/31
Project: Research
Research output
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Accounting for Exposure Measurement Error in Gridded Air Pollution Estimates in Assessing the Association of PM2.5 Exposures with Health Outcomes in Cohort Studies
Park, E. S., Smith, R. L., Xu, X., Ying, Q., Whitsel, E. A., Stewart, J. D., Lynch, K. M., Bennett, E. E. & Power, M. C., 13 Jan 2026, In: Environmental science & technology. 60, 1, p. 106-116 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Advancing EKMA Applications in Regional Air Quality Models: Insights into Interpretive Biases and Ozone Abatement Policies
Liang, D., Chen, Y., Huang, Y., Lau, A. K. H., Lin, C. & Fung, J. C. H., 13 Mar 2026, In: American Chemical Society Environmental Science and Technology Air. 3, 3, p. 887-897 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Aerosol organic nitrogen across the global marine boundary layer: distribution patterns and controlling factors
Sun, N., Yu, X., Yu, J. Z., Zhang, B., Li, Y., Hu, Y., Li, Z., Chen, Z. & Shi, G., 3 Feb 2026, In: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics. 26, 3, p. 1699-1712 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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AI regulatory strategies for digital sovereignty: The role of geopolitics and technological disparities
Papyshev, G. & Chan, K. J. D., 13 Jan 2026, In: Electronic Markets. 36, 1, 12 p., 8.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Ambient measurements and improved statistical proxies for gaseous sulfuric acid in coastal Hong Kong
Chen, Y., Zheng, P., Feng, X., Tan, Y., Zhong, J., Wang, T., Lee, S., Yu, J. Z. & Wang, Z., 9 Jan 2026, In: npj Clean Air. 2, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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A measurement-driven cross-sectional method to assess the dynamics and flux of dust transport
Lin, C., Deng, X., YAO, T., LU, X., FUNG, J. C. H., Liu, W. & ZHANG, T., 12 Jan 2026, In: Natural Hazards. 3, 8 p., 5.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Analysing circular transitions beyond single-use plastics: how do problem-solving and learning shape circular business model strategies
Steuer, B., May, S. & den Hollander, M., 9 Jan 2026, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 35, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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A Self-Organizing Map Analysis of UAV-Derived Ozone Profiles Reveals Altitude-Dependent Chemical and Meteorological Drivers
YANG, S., Gali, N. K., WANG, Y., CHEN, W., SUN, Y., QIN, X. & NING, Z., 12 Jun 2026, In: American Chemical Society Environmental Science and Technology Air. 3, 6, p. 1622-1634 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Assessing and enhancing Noah-MP land surface modeling over tropical forests using machine learning techniques
Cheng, Y., Wang, Y., Furtado, K., He, C., Chen, F., Ziegler, A. D., Chen, S., Detto, M., Mao, Y., Pan, B., Kosugi, Y., Lion, M., Noguchi, S., Takanashi, S., Melling, L. & Zhang, B., 6 Mar 2026, In: Geoscientific Model Development. 19, 5, p. 2197-2217 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Beyond Net Zero: Inequality, resilience, and the politics of energy transition in the Philippines
Delina, L. (Invited speaker)
4 Jun 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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Financing a just transition: Lessons for the Mekong countries
Delina, L. (Invited speaker)
26 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote
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Optimal-Estimation Retrieval with Integrated Aerosol Correction for CO₂ and CH₄ Monitoring Using Multi-spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory (MUSICO)
PAN, F. (Speaker), ZHAI, C. (Contributor) & SU, H. (Contributor)
6 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Plenary
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Does downscaling method matter? Assessing compound hot-dry event impacts on renewable power in Southern China
ZHOU, Z. (Speaker)
3 May 2026 → 8 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed
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Stakeholder Prioritization Under Financial Stress: The Contingent Nature of Corporate Social Responsibility
WANG, X. (Contributor)
5 Feb 2026 → 6 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed
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Impacts of a sea-state dependent surface flux scheme on CESM2's climate simulation
SHI, X. (Invited speaker)
17 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Keynote
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Compound Flood Risk Under Future Climate: A Storyline Approach to Extreme Precipitation and Lake Levels in Chicago, Illinois
ZHOU, Z. (Speaker)
15 Dec 2025 → 19 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed
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Heat, Housing, and Health: Energy justice for energy-vulnerable Hong Kong
Delina, L. (Invited speaker)
11 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited
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Making or Buying Green? Green Certification and Reconfiguration of Corporate Carbon Boundary
WANG, X. (Contributor)
8 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Contributed
Awards
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Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies Best Research Award, Merit Prize
WANG, X. (Recipient), Apr 2026
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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HKUST Redbird Academic Excellence Award for Continuing PhD Students 2025-2026
ZHOU, Z. (Recipient), May 2026
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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HKUST RedBird Academic Excellence Award for Continuing PhD Students 2025-2026
CAO, X. (Recipient), 2026
Prize: Others
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HKUST RedBird Academic Excellence Award for Continuing PhD Students in 2025-26
RAZZAQ, S. (Recipient), May 2026
Prize: Others
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HKUST RedBird Academic Excellence Award for Continuing PhD Students in 2025-26
CHEN, Y. (Recipient), 5 May 2026
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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HKUST RedBird Academic Excellence Award for Continuing PhD Students in 2025-26
ZHANG, W. (Recipient), 5 May 2026
Prize: Others
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RedBird Academic Excellence Award 2025/26
LI, M. (Recipient), 2026
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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RedBird Academic Excellence Award for Continuing PhD Students
WANG, X. (Recipient), May 2026
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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Action Training School on Epistemic Injustice and Sustainability Transformations
AZHAR, N. (Recipient), Jun 2025
Prize: Others
Press/Media
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13 HKUST Research Projects Secure Top Funding from RGC Collaborative Research Fund and Research Impact Fund
WANG, D., WANG, S., CHEN, S., TSANG, C. W., ZHAI, Y., ZHANG, F., LI, M., MENG, Z., WANG, G., YANG, Y., LU, H., LI, X. & CHENG, K.-T. T.
7/01/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Achieving peace-positive climate adaptation in the Philippines’ Bangsamoro Region
31/03/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Climate change is getting real: Hong Kong’s winters getting shorter while summers simmering for longer
27/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Bali and Ifugao: Sustaining traditions in indigenous rice farming
10/10/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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US investment talks challenge China to step up in the South Pacific
2/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Is breaking things the best way forward for climate activists?
13/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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China eyes sunny Central Asia for green energy, natural gas deals as need to bolster power supply grows more critical
15/09/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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For recovery’s sake, Philippines rescues ‘dirty’ companies from pandemic hole
8/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Courses
Datasets
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Energy-related Japanese investments in Southeast Asia, 2000 to 2020
DELINA, L. L. (Creator), CHAN, C. (Owner) & HENARES, T. J. G. (Owner), Harvard Dataverse, 24 Sept 2023
DOI: 10.7910/DVN/6N1EYH
Dataset
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Dry and wet nitrogen deposition observation in coastal Hong Kong from September 2023 to November 2024
YU, X. (Owner) & YU, J. (Owner), DataSpace@HKUST, 5 Dec 2025
Dataset
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Hourly POC and SOC and other PM2.5 major components (July 2020-December 2021) at the HKUST Supersite, Hong Kong
YU, J. (Owner) & WANG, S. (Owner), DataSpace@HKUST, 20 Sept 2023
Dataset
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Aerosol pH and sensitivity test at Yuen Long site from July 2013 to June 2017
ZHANG, Z. (Owner) & YU, J. (Owner), DataSpace@HKUST, Dec 2025
Dataset
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Gridded Land Surface Temperature and Selected Environmental and Socioeconomic Features of Metropolitan Manila, Bangkok Metropolitan Area, and Greater Jakarta
PAGKALINAWAN, H. (Owner), DELINA, L. L. (Creator) & MACAGBA, S. F. A. P. (Owner), Harvard Dataverse, 5 May 2024
DOI: 10.7910/DVN/PIR5GI
Dataset
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PM2.5 major components and select tracers during eleven pollution episodes (30 Aug.-31 Dec. 2020) at the HKUST Air Quality Research Supersite, Hong Kong
YU, J. (Owner), DataSpace@HKUST, 25 Apr 2022
Dataset
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Online measurements data of organic molecular markers and other pollutants at SAES supersite during 2019-2020 wintertime episodes
ZHU, S. (Owner) & YU, J. (Owner), DataSpace@HKUST, 1 Dec 2022
Dataset
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North China Plain and Sichuan Basin OC&EC, IN&ON data during winter 2023-2024
Cao, C. (Owner), YU, J. (Owner) & Wang, G. (Owner), DataSpace@HKUST, 19 Mar 2025
Dataset
Student theses
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A community-based approach in the sustainability study of rock cavern development in Hong Kong
LO, N. M. (Author), 2014Student thesis: Master's thesis
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A comprehensive approach to evaluate the quality and safety of plastic materials for drinking water pipes based on the study of migrant substances
DELGADO AGUILAR, M. (Author), YEUNG, K. L. (Supervisor) & HAN, W. (Supervisor), 2022Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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Activated carbon, silica-gel and calcium chloride composite adsorbents for energy efficient adsorption cooling systems
Tso, C. Y. (Author), 2012Student thesis: Master's thesis
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Adsorption study of metal ions by aluminosilicate based material
XU, M. (Author), 2017Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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Advancements in Aviation Turbulence: Evaluation, Mechanisms, and Data-Driven Forecasting
CHEN, H. (Author), Shi, X. B. (Supervisor), 2025Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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Advancements in sensor-based mobile platforms and stationary networks for comprehensive urban air quality monitoring
SUN, Y. (Author), NING, Z. (Supervisor), 2023Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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A feasibility study of novel and economic seawater-based urine phosphorus recovery (SUPR®)
Zheng, Y. (Author), 2012Student thesis: Master's thesis
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A feasibility study of utilizing big history as a new pedagogical framework in achieving a paradigm transition from environmental education to education for sustainability
WONG, W. H. (Author), 2017Student thesis: Master's thesis
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Air quality model with refined emission inventory
HE, W. (Author), FUNG, C. H. (Supervisor), 2021Student thesis: Master's thesis