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Tan TAN

2 months ago

PhD Opportunity in DfMA, Construction Safety, BIM, and High-Density Urban Construction at the University of Hong Kong University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

PhD funding is available through the University of Hong Kong postgraduate scholarship packages. The post mentions a Postgraduate Scholarship from HK$19,135/month rising to HK$19,655/month upon confirmation of PhD candidature, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme with HK$28,700/month plus HK$14,400/year travel allowance, and the HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship with HK$28,400/month, cash awards, tuition waiver, travel allowance, and first-year accommodation guarantee.

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Dec 1, 2026

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Hong Kong

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University of Hong Kong

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Computer Science
Urban Planning
Civil Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Spatial Analysis
Architecture
Management
Design Automation
Construction Safety

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About this position

PhD applications are open with Tan TAN, Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong, for research in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA), industrialised construction, construction safety, risk prevention, generative design, BIM, automated design checking, and spatial analysis of high-density urban construction sites.

The opportunity is especially relevant for students from architecture, urban planning, civil engineering, engineering management, and related fields. The research group is supported by external funding from the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

Funding options mentioned include the Postgraduate Scholarship (from HK$19,135/month, rising to HK$19,655/month upon confirmation of PhD candidature), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HK$28,700/month plus HK$14,400/year conference and research-related travel allowance), and the HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship (HK$28,400/month, cash awards, tuition waiver, travel allowance, and first-year accommodation guarantee).

To apply, interested candidates should email [email protected] with a CV, undergraduate and master’s transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and representative publications if available. The deadline stated in the post is 1 December 2026.

Funding details

PhD funding is available through the University of Hong Kong postgraduate scholarship packages. The post mentions a Postgraduate Scholarship from HK$19,135/month rising to HK$19,655/month upon confirmation of PhD candidature, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme with HK$28,700/month plus HK$14,400/year travel allowance, and the HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship with HK$28,400/month, cash awards, tuition waiver, travel allowance, and first-year accommodation guarantee.

What's required

Applicants with backgrounds in architecture, urban planning, civil engineering, engineering management, or related fields are welcome to enquire. Candidates should send a CV, undergraduate and master’s transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and representative publications if any. Proof of English proficiency is requested; no specific test score is stated.

How to apply

Email Tan Tan at [email protected] with your CV, undergraduate and master’s transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and any representative publications. Reach out with questions if you are interested in the PhD opportunity.

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