Our People

- Teaching Staff -

Programme Director

Chao, Ren

Dr. Ren is an Associate Professor in the Division of Landscape Architecture at the HKU. Her research focuses on applied climatology, climate-responsive design, and urban environmental performance.

Deputy Programme Director

Bin, Chen

Dr. Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Landscape Architecture at the HKU. His research interests include most aspects of geoscience and remote sensing.

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Zhiwen, Luo

Dr. Luo is a Professor of Cardiff University and the Chair in Architectural and Urban Science at the Welsh School of Architecture. His research focuses on designing smart, resilient, and healthy built environments.

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Lutz Katzschner

Dr. Katzschner is a Professor of the University of Kassel and the Head of the Department of Environmental meteorology at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning. His research focuses on the urban planning and climate.

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Yoshiki, Yamagata

Dr. Yoshiki Yamagata is a Professor at Keio University with expertise in sustainable urban systems, resilience, zero carbon cities, and big data applications for city planning. He has served as Lead authors for IPCC.

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Kin Che, Lam

Dr. Lam is an Adjunct Professor at HKU and CUHK, specializing in environmental assessment, noise analysis, and soundscape design. He is Chairman in Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Steering Committee.

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Kam Sing, Wong

Mr. Wong is a registered architect and former Secretary for the Environment in Hong Kong, with expertise in sustainable architecture and environmental policies.

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Guangzhao, Chen

Dr. Chen is a Research Assistant Professor in the Division of Landscape Architecture at the HKU. His research concerns the interaction among climate change, urban development, and human activities.

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C F, Leung

Mr. Leung currently serves as the Director of Operations at Business Environment Council Limite, specializing in sustainable buildings, waste management, and environmental award programs.

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Benny, Au

Mr. Au is now working with Swire Properties as a Senior Manager, Sustainable Development, responsible on enhancing the company’s building sustainability performance through green building certification, water, biodiversity, and wellness issues.