Professor Jimmy Fung is a chair of the Division of Environment and Sustainability and Department of Mathematics at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology(HKUST).
An expert in atmospheric sciences, he has dedicated his career to advancing our understanding of atmospheric science, air quality modeling, regional climate modelling, remote sensing technologies and CFD. Through his extensive research, particularly focused on the air pollution challenges faced by Hong Kong and the broader Pearl River Delta Region, Professor Fung has developed a comprehensive approach to analyzing and solving complex meteorological and atmospheric pollution issues in urban and coastal areas.
His innovative mesoscale modeling system (WRF, CMAQ, CALMET and ADMS) is renowned for its application in a range of educational and research initiatives. These include exploring the nuances of regional climate change, investigating the wind patterns driven by monsoon circulations, and assessing the effects of severe rainstorms, typhoons, and the intricate thermally induced land-sea breeze circulations. Professor Fung's expertise is not limited to large-scale environmental phenomena. He also excels in applying sophisticated atmospheric and chemical models, such as the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) model, to dissect and understand air quality issues at the granular level of street scales. His work not only pushes the frontiers of science but also provides critical insights for the development of sustainable solutions in the face of global environmental changes.
