31 March, 2010

Final Contest of Sustainable Engineering Challenge was held and Congratulations to all Winners.

The final contest of Sustainable Engineering Challenge was held on 31 March, 2010 at Room 513, William M.W. Mong Engineering Building.

5 teams of finalists presented their projects and ideas in turn and answered questions from the Judges. After deliberation by Judges, the results were as follows:

Congratulations to the Winners and we would also like to thank all the participants and judges.

Here are the photos at the Final Contest:

Prof. Du, Chairman of the Sustainable Engineering Taskforce, gave welcome speech.	Cao Kai presented his proposal on Sustainable Land Use Planning Support System based on GIS and Optimization	The team leaded by Chu Kong Hang presented their proposal on Energy Conserved Heliostat Lighting System	Yu Cheuk Him Derek presented his proposal on Solar Tracking System using circular fisheye imaging
Cheung Hon Ki presented her proposal on New exhibition boards as replacement of traditional petrochemical products	Zhang Peng presented his proposal on New Energy Harvest Device Based on Knudsen Compressor	The trophies	Prof. Kam-fai Wong, Associate Dean of Engineering presented the 2nd runner up prize to Yu Cheuk Him Derek
The 1st runner up went to the team: Chu Kong Hang (LEADER), Kwan Wing Kin, Lam Kin Kwok, Siu Kwan Chak and Wu Yiu Lung	Cheung Hon Ki received the Finalist prize from Prof. Wong	Cao Kai received the Finalist prize from Prof. Wong	The Champion went to Zhang Peng and he received the prize from Prof. Wong
Prof. Wong presented the souvenir to Professor YOUNG Fung Yu, Department of Computer Science and Engineering for being the judge	Prof. Wong presented the souvenir to Professor YU Chai Mei Jimmy, Department of Chemistry for being the judge	Prof. Wong presented the souvenir to Professor NG Sai Leung, Department of Geography and Resource Management for being the judge	Group photo with the participants, judges and the Sustainable Engineering Taskforce

15 March, 2010

Final Contest of Sustainable Engineering Challenge

The final contest of Sustainable Engineering Challenge is confirmed to be held as follows:

Date: 31 March, 2010 Wednesday
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Venue: Room 513, William M.W. Mong Engineering Building

The 5 Finalists will present their proposals and the result will be annouced immediately after the presentations.

If you would like to learn their innovative ideas, please contact us at sec@cintec.cuhk.edu.hk. Seats limited and reserved at first-come first-served basis.

2 March, 2010

Finalists were shortlisted!

Thanks all participants of Substainable Engineering Challenge. We have received proposals from students of various Faculties and shared their innovation ideas from different aspects.

The proposals were reviewed by our Judges. 5 proposals were selected as Finalists and the teams will be contacted by 10 March for the arrangement of the final oral presentation.

28 January, 2010

What car technology would be suitable for sustainable development?

In 2009, China has become the largest auto market in the world, , according to J.D. Power and Associates. More than 12.7 million vehicles were sold in China this year, this figure surpassed the 10.3 million estimated in US. ?

For sustainable development, what car technology would be suitable for China? HEV, electric, hydrogen, fuel cell, LP Gas or any others? Share with us your ideas that will solve human problem relating to sustainable development! You are invited to participate in the Sustainable Engineering Challenge organized by the Faculty of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. For details and registration, please visit the website: www.cintec.cuhk.edu.hk/sec/

Registered students are reminded to submit your proposal by January 31, 2010.? Other interested students are still welcome to submit your proposal by the deadline.

19 January, 2010

Is fluorescent or LED lamp the right answer for sustainable light source?

Is fluorescent or LED lamp the right answer for sustainable light source? Is hybrid electric vehicle the right sustainable transportation means for the coming century? Is nuclear fusion the right energy source for future? Is optic fiber the best and energy efficient communication medium for at least a thousand year?

If you have your ideas to answering these or similar questions, you are invited to participate in the Sustainable Engineering Challenge organized by the Faculty of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. For details and registration, please visit the website: www.cintec.cuhk.edu.hk/sec/

Registered students are reminded to submit your proposal by January 31, 2010.? Other interested students are still welcome to submit your proposal by the deadline

12 January, 2010

Any effective way that ICT can help reducing carbon emissions?

Asian economies can cut 41% of carbon dioxide emission through the focused use of ICT-based solutions, according to IDC’s G20 ICT Sustainability Index released in early Dec 2009. In practice, could you figure out an effective way that ICT can help us reducing carbon emissions or to solve any of our daily problems relating to sustainable development?

If you have some ideas, you are invited to participate in the Sustainable Engineering Challenge organized by the Faculty of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. For details and registration, please visit the website: www.cintec.cuhk.edu.hk/sec/

8 January, 2010

Any idea to fight Climate Change?

Premier Wen Jiabao said at Copenhagen Climate Summit 2009 that China has set the target of cutting carbon dioxide emission per unit of GDP by 40-45% by 2020 from the 2005 level. Would you contribute any idea to help our nation achieving the pledged goal?

Let’s put aside the political issues and the argument between developing countries and the industrialized world. Let us apply scientific means to fight climate change, to reduce carbon emissions, or to tackle any problem relating to sustainable development.

You are invited to participate in the Sustainable Engineering Challenge organized by the Faculty of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.? For details and registration, please visit the website: www.cintec.cuhk.edu.hk/sec/.

8 December, 2009

Sustainable Engineering Challenge invites entry from all CUHK students!

All CUHK students are invited to join the Sustainable Engineering Challenge!

Participants will submit a proposal describing a sustainable engineering solution to solve a problem of mankind. It may be related to environmental protection, fighting against global warming, development of novel and green energy or any engineering solution to human problem with particular emphasis on sustainable development.

Prizes:

Champion: cash prize of HK$10,000 and a trophy
1st runner up: cash prize of HK$5,000 and a trophy
2nd runner up: cash prize of HK$2,500 and a trophy
4th and 5th finalists: cash prize of HK$1,000 each and a trophy

Proposal Submission:

Participants should register on or before January 8, 2010. Proposal should be submitted via email to sec@cintec.cuhk.edu.hk on or before January 31, 2010.

5 Finalists will be selected by the Judging Panel in February 2010. Awards will be presented in March 2010.

For details, please visit the event website at http://www.cintec.cuhk.edu.hk/sec/.