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Position Held
Director of Wastewater Technology Laboratory
Director of Water Technology Center
Associate Director of Institute for the Environment
Research interests
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Education/Academic qualification
DEng, DEng, Kyoto University
1990
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
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SDG 15 Life on Land
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Hong Kong Center for Renewable Energy and Storage (HKCRES)
WU, J. (PI), CHEN, G. (PI), GREY, C. (CoI), FAN, Z. (CoI), LI, G. (PI), CHENG, H. (CoI), YAN, H. (PI), TARASCON, J.-M. (CoI), CHEN, G. (PI), SHAO, M. (PI), LI, J. (CoI), ZHAO, T. (PI), ZHANG, T. (PI), DE VOLDER, M. (CoI), GRAETZEL, M. (CoI), LI, W. (CoI), HU, X. (PI), WANG, Z. (CoI) & OUYANG, M. (PI)
1/09/26 → 31/08/31
Project: Research
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Identification and exploration of effective and eco-friendly disinfectants from halophenolic DBPs/compounds
CHUNG, D. W. K. (CoI), CHEN, G. (CoPI), TUN, H. M. (CoI), HAN, J. (CoI), LEUNG, K. M. Y. (CoPI), LI, L. (CoI), RICHARDSON, S. (CoI), LEUNG, K.S.-Y. (CoPI), ZHANG, X. (PI), HUANG, Y. (CoPI) & ZHANG, T. (CoPI)
RGC - Theme-based Research Scheme
1/01/26 → 31/12/30
Project: Research
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Green and low-carbon treatment of landfill leachate and its application
CHEN, G. (PI), JIANG, C. (CoI) & DENG, Y. (PI)
Innovation and Technology Commission, Bluetech Environmental (HK) Co., Ltd, Changsha Runtang Environment Engineering Co., LTD
1/09/25 → 31/08/27
Project: Research
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Applying SANI and Anammox process (SANIA) for sustainable and efficient nitrogen removal in mainstream
CHEN, G. (PI) & DENG, Y. (CoI)
1/09/23 → 31/08/26
Project: Research
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New low carbon-emission technology associated with sulfur cycle for treating tin contained wastewater from printed circuit board production and its application
CHEN, G. (CoI), LUO, E. (CoI), HUANG, H. (Team member), OUYANG, J. (CoI), LU, Q. (CoI), WU, S. (CoI), WEI, D. (CoI), WEI, L. (CoI), ZHANG, X. (CoI) & DENG, Y. (Team member)
Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province
1/01/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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A region-specific multi-task data-driven framework for deciphering and mitigating indirect carbon emissions in wastewater treatment plants
Jiang, J., Lyu, Y., Cheng, B., Zhang, G., Xiang, X., Zhang, Y., Wang, Z., Chen, G. & Guo, G., Nov 2026, In: Bioresource Technology . 460, 12 p., 135311.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Electrically enhanced membrane separation – A review
Qin, X., Geng, P., Chen, G. & Chen, G., 15 Oct 2026, In: Separation and Purification Technology. 409, p. 1-64 64 p., 138904.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Energy recovery from corn straw-based biochar@MIL-88A(Fe)-mediated anaerobic digestion of waste activated sludge under norfloxacin: Metabolism and antibiotic resistance gene fates
Qian, J., Bai, S., Wu, L., Geng, M., Chen, G. & Jiang, F., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Environmental Sciences. 161, p. 350-359 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Impact of corrosive groundwater on water infrastructure and public health in the contiguous United States
Xiao, C., Zhu, J., Chen, Y., Zhang, Z. & Chen, G., 1 Jun 2026, In: water research. 297, 11 p., 125730.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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In-situ thiosulfate pretreatment enhances anaerobic fermentation of biodegradable plastic wastes into short-chain fatty acids: Degradation performance, microbial synergy and metabolic pathway
Cheng, B., Zhang, D., Lin, Q., Jiang, J., Zou, W., Zan, F., Zhou, S., Wang, Z., Chen, G. & Guo, G., Jul 2026, In: Bioresource Technology . 451, 12 p., 134541.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 1 Editorial work
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water research (Journal)
CHEN, G. (Editor)
1 Oct 2017 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
Awards
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Hong Kong Green Innovations Gold Award 2018
CHEN, G. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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International Water Association (IWA) Project Innovation bronze prize in breakthrough research & development.
CHEN, G. (Recipient), Sept 2018
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize
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China National Innovation Pioneer Award (全国创新争先奖)
CHEN, G. (Recipient), May 2017
Prize: Honorary Award
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Chinese National Innovation Pioneer Award
CHEN, G. (Recipient), May 2017
Prize: Other Research Award and Prize