Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3156-2036
Scopus Author ID: 7406966866
Google Scholar Profile: wwPg0KgAAAAJ
Impact
Qualifications (Brief)
BEng(Hons), PhD, MHKIE, RPE
Biography
Prof. Eric Lee received his BEng degree with first class honours in building services engineering and the Ph.D. degree in fire engineering from the City University of Hong Kong. He is a professional engineer and currently the panel member of Fire Discipline of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, the assessor of Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme of the HKSAR Government for fire testing laboratories and also the member of various fire safety related technical committees of the Buildings Department and Fire Services Department of the HKSAR Government.
Research Interests/Areas
Fire engineering approach, building evacuation modelling, human behaviour in evacuation, pedestrian movement, fire risk assessment.
Teaching
- CA3793: System Modelling for Architectural Engineering
- CA4737: Fire Science and Modelling
- CA4738: Fire Engineering Approach
- CA8018: Modelling and Computational Techniques
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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Research output
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Adaptive exit choices of pedestrians during emergency evacuation: A study combining virtual experiments, survey and modelling
Zhang, Z., Zhang, W., Nong, T., Wang, T., Tan, J., Lee, E. W. M. & Shi, M., May 2025, In: Advanced Engineering Informatics. 65, Part C, 103302.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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A deep-learning-based approach for simulating pedestrian turning flow
Jiang, N., Lee, E. W. M., Yang, L., Yuen, R. K. K. & Zhai, C., 1 Mar 2025, In: Expert Systems with Applications. 262, 125706.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
An improved multi-velocity cellular automaton model that considers psychological impatience
Qiu, H., Zhang, W., Shi, M. & Lee, E. W. M., 22 Mar 2025, (Online published) In: Journal of Safety Science and Resilience.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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An improved social force model based on nucleus force theory to simulate building evacuation in different visibility conditions
Tan, J., Zhang, W., Nong, T., Zhang, Z., Wang, T., Ma, Y., Lee, E. W. M. & Shi, M., Jul 2025, In: Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory. 142, 103117.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Coordinating dynamic signage for evacuation guidance: A multi-agent reinforcement learning approach integrating mesoscopic crowd modeling and fire propagation
Xie, C.-Z. T., Chen, Q., Zhu, B., Lee, E. W. M., Tang, T.-Q., Yin, X., Yuan, Z. & Zhang, B., May 2025, In: Chaos, Solitons and Fractals. 194, 116246.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
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GRF: Artificial Neural Network Based Dual-functional System for Thermal and Fire Safety Management for Lithium-ion Batteries
YUEN, K. K. R. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), LEE, W. M. (Co-Investigator) & WANG, J. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/23 → …
Project: Research
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CRF-ExtU-Lead: Effective Ventilation Strategies for Mitigating Infection Risks in Hospitals
MUI, H. K. W. (Main Project Coordinator [External]) & LEE, W. M. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/05/21 → …
Project: Research
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DON_RMG: Development of a Stress-driven Building Evacuation Model - RMGS
LEE, W. M. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/06/20 → …
Project: Research
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TDG(CityU): Challenge Based Learning (CBL) : Innovative Enhancement of PPE Design for Construction Workers - Ironman 1.0
LEE, W. M. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/06/22 → 30/11/23
Project: Research
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GRF: Development of a Dynamic Relative Competitive-Cooperative Behavioural Model for Building Evacuation Simulation
LEE, W. M. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/20 → 18/06/24
Project: Research
Prizes
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Silver Medal at 2023 International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
NG, S. T. T. (Recipient), LEE, W. M. (Recipient), LAM, H. F. (Recipient), ZHANG, Z. (Recipient) & ZHAO, X. (Recipient), Apr 2023
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2022
LEE, W. M. (Recipient), Oct 2022
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Press/Media
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Top 2% of the World's Most Cited Scientists
NG, S. T. T., YUEN, K. K. R., LIEW, K. M., LI, Q., CHEUNG, S. O., HE, X., HUANG, G., LI, H. W., LIM, C. W., LO, S. M., WANG, Y., LAM, H. F., LAU, D., LEE, Y. Y. R., LEE, W. M., LU, Y., SENETAKIS, K. & WANG, J. J.
9/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Toilet flushing can potentially spread bacteria via aerosol droplets
13/02/20 → 17/02/20
28 items of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Study suggests safety is why crowds synch footsteps
1/02/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Crowd motion experiment reveals why crowds synchronise footsteps
4/02/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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CityU’s record-breaking showing at International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
LAU, C., LEUNG, M. Y. K., HILL, F. I., PANG, S. W., LI, H., WANG, S., YU, X., LEI, D., LI, Y., WU, W., ZHU, Z., TSO, C. Y., ZHANG, W., TU, K. N., LIU, Y., NG, S. T. T., ZHAO, S., LEE, W. M., LAM, H. F., LUO, X., ZHANG, Z., ZHAO, X., YAN, H., XIE, M., ZHU, K., JING, X., HU, J., TSE, C. F. N., LU, J., LAM, H. W. M., LAM, H. W. R., HO, J. C. Y., DAOUD, W., KHOO, B. L., KWONG, T. W. S., LI, X., CHAN, C. H., LUK, K. M., CHU, P. K. H., LO, P. K. P. & ZHI, C.
29/04/23
7 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Activities
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PhD Examination
LEE, W. M. (Examiner)
16 May 2024Activity: Examination (for external institution) › Examination
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PhD Examination
LEE, W. M. (Examiner)
15 Mar 2024Activity: Examination (for external institution) › Examination
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PhD Examination
LEE, W. M. (Examiner)
4 Dec 2023Activity: Examination (for external institution) › Examination
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PhD Examination
LEE, W. M. (Examiner)
14 Sept 2023Activity: Examination (for external institution) › Examination
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PhD Examination
LEE, W. M. (Examiner)
14 Sept 2023Activity: Examination (for external institution) › Examination
Thesis
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A novel artificial neural network model for compartment fires and evacuations
LEE, W. M. (Author), YUEN, K. K. R. (Supervisor), 16 Feb 2004Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
Supervised Students
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Mr. Wai FONG, 方偉
- Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
- School of Continuing and Professional Education - Teaching and related
Person: Doctor of Philosophy (Student), Teaching and related
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