WONG, Louis Ngai Yuen
Associate Head (Research) and Professor, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Faculty of Science, HKU · Faculty of Science · The University of Hong Kong
Quick answer: WONG, Louis Ngai Yuen is Associate Head (Research) and Professor, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Faculty of Science, HKU at The University of Hong Kong. WONG, Louis Ngai Yuen shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ PhD positions (2027 September intake) are available for applicants with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related subject, and who have achieved First or Second Class Honours (or an equivalent GPA). For information on scholarships, funding, and fees, please visit the following website: https://gradsch.hku.hk/prospective_students/fees_scholarships_and_financia
Research interests
Underground engineering, slope engineering; Thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) coupling in fractured/porous geomaterials; Application of artificial intelligence in engineering geology
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] Wang, Z. and Wong, L.N.Y.* (2026) "Effects of rock cavern fires on the interaction behavior and heated spalling fracturing of rock support system", Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology incorporating Trenchless Technology Research, 170, 107386.
[2025] Yu, S. and Wong, L.N.Y.* (2025). "Att-YOLO: a real-time rock core classification and localization deep learning model", Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering.
[2024] Liu, Z., Wong, L.N.Y.* and Chang, S-C. (2024) "Experimental investigation of major rocks in Hong Kong as potential sensible thermal energy storage medium", Engineering Geology.
[2024] Tse, K.K.K., Wong, L.N.Y.*, Cheung, S.H. and Yu, L. (2024). "Advanced classification of drill core rock type and weathering grade using detection transformer-based artificial intelligence
Frequently asked questions
Is WONG, Louis Ngai Yuen hiring PhD students at The University of Hong Kong?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, WONG, Louis Ngai Yuen's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: PhD positions (2027 September intake) are available for applicants with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related subject, and who have achieved First or Second .
What does WONG, Louis Ngai Yuen research?
Underground engineering, slope engineering; Thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) coupling in fractured/porous geomaterials; Application of artificial intelligence in engineering geology
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