Liang Chen
Postdoctoral Associate
Affiliation: NYU Abu Dhabi
Education: BEng South China Agricultural University; MSc and PhD, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research Websites: AMBER Lab
Research Areas: Carbon-negative concrete; biochar materials; low-carbon cement; waste recycling; CO₂ sequestration
Liang Chen (Edwin) is currently a postdoctoral researcher at New York University Abu Dhabi. He obtained his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2022, following a Master’s degree from the same institution and a Bachelor’s degree from South China Agricultural University. His research focuses on the development of low-carbon and carbon-negative cement-based materials through the utilization of recycled solid waste, particularly biochar. His work aims to provide cost-effective and sustainable solutions to practical engineering challenges, including waste management and carbon reduction in the construction industry.
Chen has made significant contributions to the field of sustainable construction materials. He pioneered the development of carbon-negative concrete and systematically evaluated the life-cycle carbon emissions and economic performance of biochar-based cementitious materials. His research has also addressed critical environmental challenges, such as the stabilization and safe disposal of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash using green, low-carbon binders. Chen has been awarded competitive research funding, including the Youth Project of the National Natural Science Foundation in China and the Hong Kong Science Park incubation program. In addition, he actively serves as a reviewer for leading international journals in the field of environmental and construction materials science.
Summary of Research
Liang Chen’s research focuses on developing low-carbon and carbon-negative cement-based materials using recycled solid waste, particularly biochar, as well as self-healing concrete technologies. His work aims to reduce carbon emissions, enable sustainable waste management, and provide cost-effective solutions for environmentally friendly construction.