Prof. Dan Tsang Elected Fellow of Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

Ir Prof. Dan Tsang from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST has been elected as a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM). This prestigious fellowship recognizes Prof. Tsang’s transformative contributions to the materials cycle and sustainability, particularly his pioneering work in biomass waste valorization, critical minerals recovery, and functional low-carbon construction materials. The fellowship also highlights Prof. Tsang’s scientific rigor in materials design and innovation. Renowned for translating mechanistic insights at the nano-to-meso scale in the laboratory into scalable industrial applications in the field, Prof Tsang’s interdisciplinary research spans areas from biochar-cement composites to selective extraction of technology-critical metals, directly addressing global challenges in resource circularity and supply chain resilience.

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) is a major UK engineering institution that encompasses the whole materials cycle, from exploration and extraction to characterization, processing, and application. The IOM3 Fellowship is the highest grade of professional membership, awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the materials, minerals, and mining sector and established a reputation for professional excellence. Prof. Tsang joins this prestigious community of leaders whose work drives innovation and shapes the future of materials sustainability.

A leader in materials sustainability and decarbonization, Prof. Tsang currently serves as Director of the Research Center on Decarbonization Technology (RCDT) at HKUST. His scientific impact is evidenced by over 650 SCI journal publications, more than 86,000 citations, and an h-index of 160. He was ranked among Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists (Lifetime) and recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate. His dedication to advancing cross-disciplinary field is further reflected in his role as the Founding Editor-in-Chief of npj Materials Sustainability (Nature Portfolio), where he steers the global discourse on sustainable materials. In 2025, his research excellence was honored with a Gold Medal at the 50^th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, underscoring the real-world applicability of his material innovations.