PEOPLE
Researchers across AI, robotics and ocean science, connected by curiosity and a shared purpose.
Perspectives from restoration, conservation, policy, climate and sustainability.
Director, KAUST Coral Restoration InitiativeProfessor of Practice · KAUST
Coral ecologist connecting reef science with practical restoration. Co-founder of the Coral Nurture Program, with expertise in coral health, propagation and approaches that support community-based conservation.
Chief Development StrategistInstitute for the Environment · HKUST
Former Hong Kong Under Secretary for the Environment and legislator, with experience spanning climate policy, environmental governance and civic engagement, connecting research with policy and public debate.
Director, Sustainability/Net-Zero OfficeHKUST
Brings over 30 years of experience in air quality, environmental assessment, climate policy and new energy applications, including senior HKSAR Government roles connecting technical knowledge with policy implementation.
Adjunct ProfessorEnvironment & Sustainability · HKUST
Marine biologist and former Hong Kong Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation. His work connects biodiversity conservation, fisheries management and nature-based solutions for ecosystem health and climate resilience.
Adjunct ProfessorEnvironment & Sustainability · HKUST
Former Director of the Hong Kong Observatory, with expertise in meteorological services, early warning and climate risk. His interests include climate resilience and science communication for wider public understanding.
Biographies summarise official institutional profiles. Portraits are from the corresponding HKUST and KAUST websites. Proposed membership is presented for discussion.