Tan TAN

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 .