Environmental Science, Policy and Management

Overview

The programs serve as an innovative platform for interdisciplinary research involving scientific, technological, environmental socio-economic and policy challenges. 

The programs also provide students with the background to solve complex environmental problems and to engage in interdisciplinary environmental research that can have a high impact on Hong Kong and the world. Co-supervision on student thesis work is a core feature in the programs, an approach that enhances the interdisciplinary education experience for students. 

The PhD Program seeks to train students in original research and to cultivate the independent, interdisciplinary and innovative thinking that is essential for a successful career in research, management or policy formulation in this area. 

A candidate for a PhD degree is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline.

Research Foci

The Division’s main areas of focus are:

• Air and Health
• Climate Adaptation and Resilience
• Sustainable Finance and Net Zero Solutions

We also work at the points where these areas intersect, such as the scientific understanding of management strategies and policy formulations.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the PhD in  Environmental Science, Policy and Management from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of areas of their specialization and in environmental science, policy and management in general;
• Apply experimental or modeling techniques/skills for investigations of problems inenvironmental science, policy and management;
• Conduct independent research, propose laboratory/field/modeling experiments, develop protocols, evaluate results and formulate hypotheses;
• Communicate effectively the results of scientific research in writing and by oral presentation; and
• Evaluate and critique current research, approaches and methodologies in environmental science, policy and management.