Technical Seminar on Boosting Urban Renewable Energy Access Through Innovative Photovoltaic Technologies

Professor Angus Yip obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Washington and served as a faculty member at the South China University of Technology from 2013 to 2020, prior to his appointment at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) in 2021. At CityU, he holds the position of Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the School of Energy and Environment and serves as Associate Director at the Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy (HKICE). His scholarly contributions include over 300 publications and more than 40,000 citations, securing his status as Clarivate’s "Highly Cited Researcher" from 2014 to 2023. His research excellence was recognised with election as a Fellow of the Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences (2022) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (2023). He received the International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS)-Frontier Materials Young Scientist Award and the prestigious Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology (HKEST) Award 2023. His pioneering efforts have resulted in the formation of spinoff companies that advance photovoltaic technology, thereby enhancing the deployment of renewable energy and supporting Hong Kong’s sustainable development.