Institutional development · Research, innovation and assessment · Hong Kong
HKUST energy institute director Minhua Shao listed as 2026 RGC SRFS awardee
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has recorded Prof. Minhua Shao, head of its Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, as a 2026 recipient of the RGC SRFS award.
Why it matters: HKUST's Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and its Energy Institute have their head and director recognised with a 2026 RGC SRFS award.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) lists Prof. Minhua Shao as a 2026 faculty winner of the RGC SRFS award.
According to HKUST, Shao is Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and directs both the HKUST Energy Institute and the Joint Laboratory for Hydrogen Energy.
HKUST also gives his title as Cheong Ying Chan Professor of Energy Engineering and Environment.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
The 2026 RGC SRFS award goes to the academic who heads HKUST's chemical and biological engineering department and leads its energy and hydrogen research units.
