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Professor Shih, Kaimin 施凱閔

Title:
Professor
Master

Professional Qualifications
YearAwarding InstitutionQualification
1994National Cheng Kung UniversityB.S. in Geology
1997National Cheng Kung UniversityM.S. in Environmental Geology and Science
2000Stanford UniversityM.S. in Environmental Engineering and Science
2005Stanford UniversityPh.D. in Environmental Engineering and Science
Biography

Dr. Kaimin Shih is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Engineering and Science from Stanford University at US. Dr. Shih’s research work is mainly to engineer and employ material properties for innovative waste and water treatment applications. He is particularly interested in exploring pollutant behavior on material surfaces and extensively conducts research projects related to hazardous metals, emerging pollutants, pesticides, membrane materials, soil remediation, and sludge/ash management. Dr. Shih also provides substantial services to professional communities, and he currently serves as executive committee members in 4 environmental associations and as editorial board members in 5 peer-review scientific journals.

 
Honours, Awards & Prizes
AwardeesAward DateHonours / Awards / PrizesCategory
2011-08-01Supervised Final Year Project as the Winner (1st Place ) in "Waste & Environmental Management Project Competition 2010/2011" (Student: Mr. Chaoyi Li; Project: Stabilizing Nickel in Simulated Solid Waste by Spinel Formation)
Research Achievement
Tang, Y
2014-09-01HKIE Outstanding Paper Award for Young Engineers/Researchers 2014: The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Research Achievement
2015-04-012015 HKIE Environmental Paper Award: Environmental Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Research Achievement
2014-03-01Outstanding Teaching Award (Individual), The University of Hong Kong
Teaching Accomplishment
2013-12-01Faculty Outstanding Teaching Award (Individual), Faculty of Engineering
Teaching Accomplishment
2007-06-01Singapore Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship
Research Achievement
1997-12-01OPEL Environmental Award
Research Achievement
2016-09-01Outstanding Environmental Service Award: Overseas Chinese Environmental Engineers and Scientists Association
Research Achievement
Professional Societies
Term PeriodPositionProfessional Societies
07/2018 - presentCommittee MemberThe Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Environmental Division
09/2014 - 08/2018Deputy ChairpersonHKIE Transactions Committee
09/2015 - presentScientific Advisory Panel MemberInternational Waste Working Group
06/2011 - presentMemberInternational Waste Working Group
10/2007 - presentMemberHong Kong Waste Management Association
01/2011 - presentMemberAssociation of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors
11/2018 - presentVice ChairpersonAmerican Civil Engineer Society - Hong Kong Chapter
04/2008 - presentMemberOverseas Chinese Environmental Engineers & Scientists Association
02/2009 - presentMemberAmerican Chemistry Society
06/2013 - presentmemberAmerican Civil Engineeer Society
11/2012 - presentAdvisory Board MemberAsian Pacific Landfill Symposium
09/2015 - presentVice ChairpersonHong Kong Waste Management Association
01/2015 - 12/2015PresidentOverseas Chinese Environmental Engineers & Scientists Association
01/2014 - 12/2014Vice PresidentOverseas Chinese Environmental Engineers & Scientists Association
05/2013 - presentSecretaryAsia-Pacific Association of Sustainable Waste Management
01/2012 - 12/2013Secretary/TreasurerOverseas Chinese Environmental Engineers & Scientists Association
01/2010 - 12/2011DirectorOverseas Chinese Environmental Engineers & Scientists Association
09/2014 - 08/2015Honorary SecretaryHong Kong Waste Management Association
07/2009 - 08/2014Executive Committee MemberHong Kong Waste Management Association
03/2013 - 02/2014MemberSociety of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
09/2013 - 08/2015Co-op DirectorAmerican Civil Engineer Society - Hong Kong Chapter
07/2012 - 05/2013Associate MemberAmerican Society of Civil Engineers
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