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Biography

Prof. Poon obtained his PhD from Imperial College London. He is currently a chair professor and director of the Research Centre for Environmental Technology and Management at the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. He has been a Changjiang Scholar Chair Professor since 2017.  Prof. Poon specializes in the research and development of environmental-friendly construction materials, waste management, waste recycling technologies, and sustainable construction. He has published over 350 papers in international journals. He is a fellow of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), past chairman of the HKIE Environmental Division and past representative of the HKIE Environmental Discipline. He is also a fellow of the Hong Kong Concrete Institute (HKCI) and is currently the president of HKCI. He has served on the Advisory Council on the Environment (ACE) and the Council for Sustainable Development, and is currently a member of the advisory committee for the Recycling Fund of the Hong Kong SAR Government.

Research interests

Sustainable Construction Materials, Waste Recycling and Management (Solid, Hazardous and Construction Wastes), Concrete Technology

Teaching

Construction Materials, Waste Management

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):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • 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

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Philosophy, University of London

Diploma of the Imperial College in Public Health Engineering, University of London

Bachelor of Science, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

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