HKUST PPOL Fall 2024

The Division of Public Policy is immensely proud to announce that our very own Prof. Pengyu Zhu has been awarded a prestigious Research Fellowship grant from the Research Grants Council (RGC). This remarkable achievement is a testament to Prof. Zhu’s distinguished research capabilities in the field of urban and regional development. His research project, titled “Regional Science and Complex Systems: A Five-year Research Plan on Transportation, Land Use, Labor, and Innovation Systems,” has been awarded HK$5.3 million in funding. The RGC Research Fellowship is a highly competitive scheme that recognizes leading academics who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. Prof. Zhu’s selection is a proud moment for our division, as it underscores the world-class caliber of our faculty and their impactful research. This honor not only reflects the Division’s strengths in addressing critical issues related to urban systems and policy, but also reinforces our commitment to driving innovation and generating knowledge that can positively influence policymaking and societal transformation. We congratulate Prof. Zhu on this remarkable achievement and look forward to the insightful findings that will emerge from his groundbreaking research project. Prof. Pengyu Zhu Associate Professor, PPOL Prestigious RGC Research Fellowship Awarded to Professor Pengyu Zhu 1 4 AWARD

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