Ir Prof. Edwin TSO - School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong 

Ir Professor Tso currently serves as an Associate Dean (Internationalisation and Outreach) and Associate Professor at the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (1st class honour), MPhil degree in Environmental Engineering and PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in 2010, 2012 and 2015, respectively. In 2014, he was honored with the Fulbright – Research Grant Council (RGC) Hong Kong Research Fellowship, during which he conducted research at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley). Upon his return from UC Berkeley, Ir Professor Tso promoted to the role of Research Assistant Professor. At the same time, he also served as a Junior Fellow at the HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study. In Sep 2018, Ir Professor Tso transitioned to CityUHK as an Assistant Professor and was swiftly promoted to Associate Professor in 2023, achieving early promotion. Since June 2024, Ir Professor Tso has assumed the role of Associate Dean at CityUHK SEE. He is also the Programme Director of the “Fostering Innovation for Resilience and Sustainable Transformation (FIRST)” Programme, which was endorsed by the UNESCO in 2025 as part of the UN Science Decade (2024-2033). 

Ir Professor Tso is highly recognized for his pioneering contributions, receiving local and international awards including but not limited to: NSFC Excellent Young Scientists Fund (Cat. B) (2025), the inaugural Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology (HKEST) Award by the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (HKAE, 2025), RGC Research Fellowship (2024), The HKIE Grand Award (2024), and Gold Award in TERA-Award Smart Energy Innovation Competition (US$1M) (2023). Ir Professor Tso’s research focuses on fundamental heat transfer, thermal management, indoor built environment and optics for cutting-edge energy-efficient and sustainable technologies and advanced engineered materials, featuring innovative passive radiative cooling and smart windows as passive building envelopes to reduce energy consumption and enhance sustainability in buildings. He has published over 110 journal papers to his credit. Of particular significance are his contributions to prestigious publications, such as Science, Nature Sustainability, Advanced Materials, Science Advances, Nature Communications, Advanced Science, and ACS Nano. Ir Professor Tso ranks among the top 2% of the world's most highly cited scientists in Mechanical Engineering since 2020. He has in total secured 34 projects as PI/PC, totalling over HK$145 million. These projects cover from fundamental (e.g., GRF/ECS) to applied research (e.g., ITF, RAISe+), as well as consultancy and contract research initiatives. 

In addition to his academic achievements, Ir Professor Tso has demonstrated a strong commitment to translational research by filing a total of 18 patents. This substantial effort underscores his dedication to advancing research outcomes towards commercialization, bridging the gap between theoretical studies and practical applications, as well as fostering entrepreneurship. In pursuit of these objectives, Ir Professor Tso founded a startup called i2Cool Limited, which is focused on passive radiative cooling technology. The venture has attracted over HK$140 million in investments to date. The flagship product of i2Cool Limited has garnered interest from various local and international entities, demonstrating the successful transfer of knowledge from academic research to tangible applications. Ir Prof. Tso is a young fellow or member of several professional organizations: the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering (YFHKEng), the Institute of Measurement and Control (FInstMC), the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (MHKIE), the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MIMechE), the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (MISIAQ), the Hong Kong Green Building Council (MHKGBC), the Hong Kong Research Grants Council Research Fellow Alliance (MHKRFA), the Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences (MYASHK), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (MASME). He is also a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and a Registered Professional Engineer (PRE).

Language

Cantonese supplemented with English terminology

Registration & Enquiries

This seminar is free of charge but prior registration is required. The number of participants is limited to 10 (physical) and 500 (online) and applications will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. For registration, please register online at here. The deadline for registration is 2 March 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by email on or before 6 March 2026.

For enquiries, please contact Ms. Crystal CHAN via Email: crystal.chan.hkie@gmail.com