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Scopus Author ID: 39362709900
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Biography
At CityU, Steven’s group aims to initiate practical engaged solutions to the real-world issues that combine different disciplines. In particular, we aim to tackle the heat/fluid/flow problems using experimental, computational and theoretical approaches. Steven won the Newcastle IFS (Institute of Sustainability) grant in 2017. Steven was a Victoria Fellow (2014), winner of ETH seed grant (2016), awardee of a prestigious Victoria Postdoc Fellowship. Steven is also an international advisor of two fluid and energy centres located in Japan.
Research Interests/Areas
- Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics
- Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications
- Indoor Air and Ventilation
- Multiphase Flows for Engineering Applications
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Education/Academic qualification
Postdoc Fellow, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
2015 → 2016
Postdoc Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
2014 → 2015
PhD, Monash University
BEng, The University of Melbourne
Experiences and Professional Affiliations
Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
2016 → 2019
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 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations from the last five years
Research output
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Fast droplet mixing via a Leidenfrost reactor
Wang, G., McDonough, J., Zivkovic, V., Abadie, T., Long, T. & Wang, S., Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 254, 127698.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Magnetically actuated momentum-driven millirobots
Wang, M., Wu, W., Zheng, Z., Dai, W., Wu, T., Liu, R., Xiang, Y., Wang, S., Zhang, J., Wang, Z. & Liu, J., 2026, In: Nature Communications. 17, 1, 1169.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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A bright future for self-sustainable bioelectronics
Jin, F. (Co-first Author), Li, T. (Co-first Author), Wei, Z. (Co-first Author), Qian, L. (Co-first Author), Javanmardi, N., Wang, T., Wang, S. & Feng, Z.-Q., May 2025, In: Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering. 2, 5, p. 338–349Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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A dual-function hydrogel-based moisture electricity generation and passive cooling system for electronic devices
Lin, W. (Co-first Author), Zhao, W. (Co-first Author), Feng, Y., He, S., Liu, Y., He, J., Mao, S. & Wang, S., 1 Dec 2025, In: Energy Conversion and Management. 345, 10 p., 120396.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Articular neural bioelectronics by decoupling mechanical strain from electron transport
Li, T., Jin, F., Hua, L., Ma, J., Wang, F., Wei, Z., Wang, T., Wang, S. & Feng, Z.-Q., 28 Nov 2025, In: Science Advances. 11, 48, 12 p., eaea3345.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars)
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ECF: Environment and Conservation Fund - Camel-Fur-Inspired Graphite-Based Hygroscopic Membrane for Passive Building Cooling: A Route to Net Zero Emissions
WANG, S. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/07/25 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: Harvesting Water and Energy from the Air: Developing a Fog-based Self-powered System (FSS) for Efficient Fog Harvesting
WANG, S. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & Wang, Z. (Co-Investigator)
1/10/23 → …
Project: Research
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HMRF: Vented Individual Patient Enclosures for Respiratory (VIPER) Infectious Disease Control
WANG, S. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/05/22 → …
Project: Research
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ResCtrs: College of Engineering Research Centre for Nature-Inspired Engineering (CNIE)
LIEW, K. M. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), CHAI, Y. (Co-Investigator), CHIRARATTANANON, P. (Co-Investigator), LAI, C. K. A. (Co-Investigator), LI, S. (Co-Investigator), LIM, C. W. (Co-Investigator), PAN, C. (Co-Investigator), WANG, S. (Co-Investigator), WANG, B. (Co-Investigator), YAO, X. (Co-Investigator), ZHANG, R. (Co-Investigator) & ZHU, P. (Co-Investigator)
17/03/21 → …
Project: Research
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ITF: Development of Scalable Ultra-Strength Bamboo Materials with Zero Toxic Adhesive for Bulk Production and Industrial Applications
WANG, S. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/09/23 → 31/08/25
Project: Research
Prizes
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Research Project of the Year : STEM at THE Awards Asia (2024)
WANG, S. (Recipient) & LI, W. J. (Recipient), Apr 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury at 2022 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days
WANG, Z. (Recipient), WANG, S. (Recipient), LING, C. (Recipient), YAO, X. (Recipient) & WANG, H. (Recipient), Mar 2022
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Silver Medal at 2022 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days
WANG, S. (Recipient), Mar 2022
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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“Game-changer Competition - Winner” 2021 Asian Conference on Emergency Medicine
WANG, S. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
Press/Media
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CityU new structured thermal armour achieves liquid cooling above 1,000°C; solves challenge presented by Leidenfrost effect since 1756
PAN, C., WANG, S., JIANG, M. & WANG, Y.
26/01/22 → 28/01/22
12 items of Media coverage
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HK’s first powerful nanogenerator with ultrahigh power density showcased at CityU STEM Carnival cum Student Project Exhibition 2023
11/07/23
3 items of Media coverage
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CityU’s new, easily assembled fast-track ventilation system can thoroughly filter Covid-19
10/09/21
1 item of Media coverage
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Mitigating global warming with CityU research students’ award-winning Camel-Fur-Inspired Cooler System
4/01/24
4 items of Media coverage
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CityU’s new fast-track ventilation system can thoroughly filter Covid-19
9/09/21
23 items of Media coverage
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