Prof. Dan Tsang Elected Program Chair Elect of American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Geochemistry
Ir Prof. Dan Tsang, Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Director of the Research Center on Decarbonization Technology (RCDT) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, has been elected as the Program Chair Elect for the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Geochemistry for the 2026 session. This prestigious election places Prof. Tsang at the forefront of one of the world’s most influential scientific communities, marking a significant recognition of his global leadership within the chemical sciences landscape.
The ACS Division of Geochemistry is a global platform for advancing the understanding of Earth’s chemical processes. The role of the Program Chair Elect in the ACS Division of Geochemistry is a position of substantial strategic influence and high academic distinction. The Program Chair holds the critical responsibility of curating technical symposia and selecting keynote speakers for the ACS National Meetings, which are among the largest gatherings of chemical scientists globally. By defining the themes and scope of these high-level discussions, the Program Chair directly shapes the trajectory of the field, determining which emerging frontiers, from biogeochemical cycles to critical mineral sustainability, are prioritized by the global research community. Election to this office represents a profound vote of confidence from peers regarding the incumbent’s scientific vision and ability to steer the discipline toward addressing urgent global challenges.
Prof. Tsang’s research background aligns closely with the division’s evolving focus on bridging fundamental science with engineering solutions. His work extensively explores the molecular-level understanding and interfacial mechanisms that govern surface chemistry and resource transformation. By investigating areas such as dissolution kinetics of critical metals in EVs battery recycling and geochemical interactions of carbon in biochar, he connects geochemistry frontiers with practical decarbonization strategies. With a solid academic track record comprising over 650 SCI journal publications and more than 86,000 citations, Prof. Tsang is well-placed to facilitate high-level academic exchange around the world and support the division’s mission of advancing geochemical knowledge in the coming years.
