Chuyang Tang

CY Tang is a Professor of Environmental Engineering at the University of Hong Kong and leads the Membrane-based Environmental & Sustainable Technology (MemBEST) group. He received his B.Eng. (First Class Honors, 2000) and M.Eng. (2001) degrees from Nanyang Technological University and his Ph.D. degree (2007) from Stanford University.

Professor Tang's research focuses on membrane and filter technology, environmental materials, desalination, water reuse, resource recovery, and water-energy nexus. He has over 300 refereed publications, with a total citation of >23,000 and H-index of 87 (Web of Science). He has been recognized as Highly Cited Researcher since 2021. His research on membrane fouling, membrane characterization, and novel membrane materials and processes have been highly influential. Professor Tang's invention on aquaporin-based biomimetic membranes has resulted in the successful commercialization of Aquaporin Inside Membranes (AIMs®) by Aquaporins Asia Singapore and has been widely recognized as a highly impactful invention in the desalination field in recent years. His series inventions on rapid water filters and reusable air filters have received international recognitions.

Professor Tang is a Co-Editor of Desalination and an Editorial/Advisory Board Member of several flagship journals in relevant research areas, including Environmental Science & Technology Letters and Journal of Membrane Science. He is a Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry and a Fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers. Professor Tang is a recipient of the inaugural RGC Senior Research Fellowship, the inaugural HKU Innovator Award, the CAPEES/Nanova Frontier Research Award, the International Desalination Association Water Reuse & Conservation Award for Outstanding Professional, the Singapore Ministry of National Development R&D Merit Award, the Finland Distinguished Professor Program Fellowship, and the International Desalination Association Fellowship.

Professional Experience

Current Position

• Professor of Environmental Engineering (since Oct 2018), Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong

Previous Working Experience

Main Appointments

Assistant Professor (Dec 2006 - Feb 2012) & Assistant Chair (Nov 2011 - Jul 2013) & Associate Professor (Mar 2012 - Jul 2013), School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University

Deputy Director (Nov 2012 - Jul 2013), Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Technological University

Associate Professor (Jul 2013 - Sep 2018), Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong

Visiting, Courtesy and Part-time Appointments

International Desalination Association (IDA) Fellow (Jun 2010 - Aug 2010), funded by IDA and hosted by the Australia National Centre of Excellence on Desalination

Fellow of Finland Distinguished Professor Program (Oct 2010 - Jun 2015), funded by Tekes Finland & Academy of Finland and hosted by VTT Finland

Visiting Scientist (May 2014 - May 2015), Singapore Membrane Technology Centre/Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute

Professor of Chemical Engineering (Jun 2018 - Aug 2019), School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales Sydney

Professor of Environmental Engineering (Jun 2018 - Aug 2019), School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales Sydney

Visiting Professor (Aug 2019 - present), School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales Sydney

Awards received by Professor CY Tang

2022

• Global Chair (distinguished international visiting professor), the University of Bath
• Fellow, Institution of Civil Engineers

2021

• Highly Cited Researcher 2021 (Cross-field)
• Fellow, the Royal Society of Chemistry
• Water Reuse and Conservation Award for Outstanding Professional, the International Desalination Association
• CAPEES/Nanova Frontier Research Award, Chinese-American Professors in Environmental Engineering and Science
• Inaugural SPT® International Lectureship on Separation & Purification Technology, Elsevier

2020

• Inaugural RGC Senior Research Fellowship Award, the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong
• Inaugural HKU Innovator Award, The University of Hong Kong
• Vebleo Fellow Award

2016

• Sea-Sky Fellow, Dalian University of Technology

2015

• Desalter to Watch, Water Desalination Report / Global Water Intelligence*

2013

• Singapore Ministry for National Development R&D Merit Award (shared with Rong Wang, Anthony G. Fane, and Yu Liu)

2010

• Finland Distinguished Professor Program (FiDiPro) Fellow Award, Tekes and Academy of Finland
• International Desalination Association Fellowship Award, International Desalination Association

2007

• North American Membrane Society Travel Award, North American Membrane Society

2001

• Shah Family Award, the Shah Family Foundation

2000

• Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal
• Institute of Engineers Singapore Gold Medal
• Singapore National Science and Technology Board Gold Medal
• Institution of Structural Engineer Gold Medal cum Book Prize
• Singapore Engineering Alumni Association of the University of Malaya Gold Medal
• Continental Steel Award
• Singapore Structural Steel Society Book Prize

1999

• Meinhardt Book Prizes

1998

• Meinhardt Book Prizes