The contributions of an environmental scientist, Dr Ng Yun-hau, Associate Professor of the School of Energy and Environment from the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) to the field of photoelectrocatalysis have made him the only winner of the 2019 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASPIRE). His award-winning research involves the application of a new zero-pollution technology that can help to resolve the two issues of energy shortage and pollution.
The annual ASPIRE Prize aims to promote economic growth, trade, investment and sustainable development for member countries of APEC. The winner will receive a USD25,000 prize.