Overview

It nurtures leading professionals who can design and implement both traditional and renewable energy systems to respond to increasing global environmental and energy needs. 

The Sustainable Energy Engineering program at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology prepares students for careers focused on developing engineering solutions to energy related issues, including energy generation, delivery, conversion, consumption, storage, and management. SUSEE students take courses in multiple engineering disciplines, including building, chemical, civil, electrical, energy, environmental, mechanical, and materials engineering, via programs offered by different departments and divisions. Students have opportunities to practice the principles they have learned in a specially designed SUSEE laboratory course co-offered by four departments, and to participate in research projects, field trips, internships, and industrial training. 

Career prospects

Potential employers include the government, power generation companies, automotive manufacturers, and battery companies.