Built Environment & Energy Laboratory

Principal Investigator

Chun Chen (陳淳)
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Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 2015
M. Eng., Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, 2012
B. Eng., Building Science, Tsinghua University, 2009
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Email: chunchen@mae.cuhk.edu.hk
News
Jul 20, 2025: Our paper "Huang, W., Guo, K., Chen, C.* (2025). Co-generated solid particles as protectants enhancing the survival of airborne bacteria and its influence on exposure assessment." has been accepted by Building and Environment. Congratulations to Wenjie!
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Jul 08, 2025: Our paper "Niu, Z., Chen, C.* (2025). An efficient method for fabricating nanofiber air filters with minimized pressure drop for effective indoor particle removal." has been accepted by Indoor Environments. Congratulations to Zhuolun!
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Jun 27, 2025: Prof. Chun Chen received research funding from Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong through the General Research Fund (GRF): "Development of pollution-level-responsive air filters based on liquid crystal elastomers and thermoplastic polyurethane nanofibers for improved sustainability", No. 14203225, HK$1,169,801, 01/2026 to 12/2028.
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Jun 19, 2025: Houhua Wu successfully passed the CE written and oral exam. His thesis title is "Multi-strategy for particle loading management in nanofiber air filters".
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Jun 18, 2025: Chengzhong Deng successfully passed the CE written and oral exam. His thesis title is "Long-term personal air cleaning in large indoor environments".
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