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Kwok Hi Michael LEUNG
  • YEUNG-B5430

Accepting PhD Students

1994 …2026

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Author IDs

ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5023-8899
Scopus Author ID: 8862966600
ResearcherID: A-1654-2014

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Biography

Prof. Michael Leung is Chair Professor of Renewable Energy, Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund Professor of Energy and Environment, and the Director of the Ability R&D Energy Research Centre in the School of Energy and Environment at the City University of Hong Kong. He served as the Associate Provost (Academic Affairs) in 2022-2024. His current research interests include solar photocatalysis, green fuel production, marine antifouling, fuel cells, and advanced refrigeration and air-conditioning. He has published 250+ journal papers, and 18 books or book chapters, and has been granted 10 patents. He is listed as the Top 2% of the world’s most highly cited scientists according to metrics compiled by Stanford University. He is also listed as The Most Cited Scholar in Energy Science and Engineering by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, in collaboration with Elsevier. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Solar Compass. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of HKIE Transactions and serves in the Editorial Board of Applied Energy. He is the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES).

 

Position(s) Available

Post-doctoral Fellows / Senior Research Assistants / Research Assistants in the field of Energy at the School of Energy and Environment 

  • Duties
    The appointee will conduct research in at least one of the following areas: microbial fuel cell, microfluidic fuel cell, photocataylsis, carbon management, advanced refrigeration and air-conditioning.
  • Requirements
    Degree holder in relevant science or engineering fields: Ph.D. degree for Post-doctoral Fellow; Bachelor's or Master's degree for Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant. Candidates with experience in theoretical modeling or experimental study are preferred.
  • Salary and Conditions of Service
    Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental consultations at the campus clinic.
  • Application
    Applications will be accepted until all the positions are filled. Please send completed application form and current CV to Prof. Michael K.H. Leung at [email protected]. For more information, please contact Prof. Michael K.H. Leung by email. Please click here to download the Application Form.

 

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially applicants who will enhance the diversity of our staff.

Research Interests/Areas

  • Solar Photocatalysis
  • Fuel-cell Electrochemistry
  • Hydrogen Production
  • Carbon Management
  • Carbon Capture and Storage
  • Advanced Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

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):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  3. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  4. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  5. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  6. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  7. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  8. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  9. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water
  10. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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