Prof. Dan Tsang Recognized as Leading Authority in Environmental Sciences and Engineering Technology on Research.com

We are thrilled to congratulate Prof. Dan Tsang, Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at HKUST, who has been ranked No. 1 in China in both Engineering and Technology and Environmental Sciences in the 2026 Research.com Best Scientists Rankings. Prof Tsang is also ranked No. 12 globally in Engineering and Technology and No. 22 globally in Environmental Sciences, placing him among the world’s most influential scholars across two highly competitive disciplines. This dual recognition highlights not only the scale and depth of his scholarly impact, but also his distinctive ability to connect fundamental environmental science with engineering innovation and real-world sustainability solutions.

Prof. Tsang’s research has helped shape international progress in environmental engineering, sustainable materials, waste valorization, carbon-neutral technologies, and circular-economy solutions. His work addresses urgent global challenges at the interface of climate action, resource recovery, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable urban development. For more information on his work, please visit his profile on Research.com.

This achievement further strengthens HKUST’s global visibility and leadership in sustainability-driven research and innovation, reflecting the University’s commitment to advancing science and engineering for societal impact.

Congratulations to Prof. Tsang on this remarkable and well-deserved recognition!