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Professor Pan has secured or engaged over HK$140 million fund.

  • RGC General Research Fund (GRF), ‘Reducing the lifecycle embodied carbon emissions of steel modular emergency facilities through circular end-of-life strategies’, HK$965,519, 2024-2026, PI.
  • RGC General Research Fund (GRF), ‘Reducing the lifecycle embodied carbon emissions of residential buildings in Hong Kong through steel modular integrated construction’, HK$982,000, 2023-2025, PI.
  • RGC General Research Fund (GRF), ‘Systematic optimization of modular integrated construction for maximum embodied carbon reduction of high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong’, HK$873,995, 2021-2023.
  • RGC Collaborative Research Fund (CRF), ‘Optimizing Total Factor Sustainability of Tall Residential Buildings through Innovative Modular Integrated Construction’, HK$5,750,000, 2021-2024, PC.
  • Development Bureau, HKSAR Government, ‘Study on Development of Infrastructure Sustainability Assessment Tool (ISAT) for Hong Kong’, 2022-2023.
  • RGC General Research Fund (GRF), ‘A Smart-tech Integrated System for Estimating and Benchmarking Embodied Carbon Emissions of Prefabricated Public Residential Buildings in HK’, HK$748,300, 2020-2022, PI.
  • RGC General Research Fund (GRF), ‘Implications of Optimising Prefabrication for the Life Cycle Carbon Emissions of High-Rise Residential Buildings in Hong Kong’, HK$763,032, 2016-2018, PI.
  • Public Policy Research (PPR) Funding Scheme, ‘A Possible Zero Carbon Building Policy for Hong Kong: Opportunities, Risks & Recommendations’, Central Policy Unit (CPU) of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR, HK$408,894, 2015-16, PI.
  • SFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme 2014/15, ‘Carbon Emission Modelling of Energy Systems for Retrofit Office Buildings’, Scottish Funding Council (SFC) / Research Grants Council (RGC), HK$124,200 and GBP£10,000, 2015-2016, PI (HK).
  • CIC Research Fund, ‘Hong Kong ‘Zero Carbon Building Partnership’ for Enhancing Public and Stakeholder Engagement’, Construction Industry Council (CIC), HK$ 1,508,398, 2014-2016, PI.
  • CIC Research Fund, ‘Feasibility of Delivering High-rise Low / Zero Carbon Buildings in Hong Kong’, Construction Industry Council (CIC), HK$ 990,736, 2013-2015, PI.
  • URC/CRCG, ‘Dialectics of Sustainable Building’, Seed Fund for Basic Research, HKU URC/CRCG with Faculty & Dept. matching fund, HK$ 240,000, 2013-2014, PI.
  • EPSRC Industrial CASE Award, ‘Optimising Process, Energy and Carbon Efficiency in Retail Construction by Embracing Sustainable Technology’, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), in collaboration with Wates, equivalent to HK$1.1million, 2011-2015, PI.
  • ESF-CUC Award, ‘Delivering Zero Carbon Homes in Cornwall: Establishing and Disseminating Exemplary Practice of St Austell Eco-communities (Eco-town) Development’, Europe Social Fund (ESF), Combined Universities in Cornwall (CUC), equivalent to HK$1.0million, 2011-2014, PI.
  • Shenzhen Government, ‘Shenzhen Low Carbon Technology Key Lab’, equivalent to HK$3.65million, 2013-2015, Co-I.
  • URC PDF/RAP Scheme (29th Round) ‘Sustainability Information Modelling for Project Lifecycle Environmental Appraisal in Construction’, HKU, HK$946,701, 2013-2016, Co-I.
  • CRCG Small Project Funding, 'Capacity Building of SMEs for Sustainable Housing Development’, HKU CRCG with Faculty of Eng. Matching fund, HK$159,934, 2012-2013, Co-I.
  • URC/CRCG, ‘Relationally Integrated Value Networks for Total Asset Management’, Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research, HKU URC/CRCG with Faculty & Dept. matching fund, 2011-2013, Co-I.
  • IRNC Award, ‘Business Models and Low or Zero Carbon Building and Development’, International Research, Networking and Collaboration (IRNC) Award, Plymouth University, 2011-2012, PI.
  • ‘Utilising Air Source Heat Pumps for UK Low Carbon Housing’, Industry Sponsored Research, 2009-2010.
  • Smart Traffic Fund (STF), ‘A Smart Planning Platform for Safe and Efficient MiC Module Transport’, HK$19,326,900, 2023-2025, PI.
  • Development Bureau, HKSAR Government, ‘Zero-Accident Module Lifting in MiC through Smart Monitoring and Risk Prevention for Collision Detection and Alarming’, 2023-2024.
  • Housing Authority, HKSAR Government, ‘Study on Modular Integrated Construction Performance Measurement in Housing Authority’, 2022-2026.
  • RGC Collaborative Research Fund (CRF), ‘Optimizing Total Factor Sustainability of Tall Residential Buildings through Innovative Modular Integrated Construction’, HK$5,750,000, 2021-2024, PC.
  • Development Bureau, HKSAR Government, ‘Study on Performance of Modular Integrated Construction in Various Building Projects’, 2021-2024.
  • RGC SPPR, ‘Enhancing Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) Supply Chain in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) for Hong Kong Development’, HK$4,125,050, 2020-2024, PI.
  • RGC RIF, ‘Modular Integrated Construction 2.0+ for Quality and Efficient Tall Residential Buildings through Advanced Structural Engineering, Innovative Building Materials and Smart Project Delivery’, HK$14.3 million, 2019-2025, PI.
  • Development Bureau, HKSAR Government, ‘Study on Construction Productivity Measurement in Hong Kong’, 2021-2023.
  • CIC Research Fund, ‘Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) Supply Chain Identification, Analysis and Establishment’, HK$5m, 2018-2019, PI.
  • Public Policy Research (PPR) Funding Scheme, ‘A Possible Zero Carbon Building Policy for Hong Kong: Opportunities, Risks & Recommendations’, Central Policy Unit (CPU) of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR, HK$408,894, 2015-16, PI.
  • HKSAR Fovernment, ‘Feasibilities of Adopting Modular Prefinished Volumetric Construction for Building in Hong Kong’, Development Bureau, HKSAR Fovernment, 2017-2018, PI.
  • RGC/DAAD, ‘Opportunities and Challenges of Utilizing Automated and Robotic Technology for Sustainable Building Construction: Scenarios, Stakeholders and Technology Transfer (ST2) via Germany-Hong Kong Collaboration’, RGC/Germany Joint Research Scheme, 2016-2017, PI.
  • CIC Fund, ‘A Comprehensive Productivity Appraisal of the Hong Kong Construction Industry’, 2015-2017, PI.
  • CIC Fund, ‘Assessing the Performance of the Hong Kong Construction Industry, KPI: an International Comparison’, HK$ 1.75 million, 2015-2016, Co-I.
  • DSD, ‘Review of Performance on the Use of New Engineering Contract in DSD’, Drainage Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, HK$832,000, 2014-15, Deputy Project Director.
  • URC/CRCG, ‘An Exploration of Lean Construction Standards and Tools for Improving Productivity in Hong Kong Construction Industry’, HKU CRCG, 2014-15, PI.
  • RICS commissioned research, ‘The Future of UK Housebuilding’, commissioned by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), with Loughborough University, 2010, Co-I.
  • ’Technological Innovation: Precast Concrete Crosswall Construction in Residential Building‘, Industry Sponsored Research, 2009-2011.
  • ’A Decision Support Tool for Optimising the Use of Offsite Technologies in Housebuilding‘, Loughborough University and CIRIA, 2003-2006.
  • ’Knowledge Base for Promoting Offsite Production Applications (prOSPa)‘, Loughborough University Project funded by UK Department of Trade & Industry (DTI), CIRIA & industry, 2003-2005.
  • IRNC Award, ’Developing 150 Cameo Case Studies of Offsite Production Applications‘, CIRIA/Loughborough University Offsite Project Toolkit, 2003-2004.
  • ’Leadership Strategies within Small- and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Construction Firms in China, Europe and the Middle East‘, 2002-2003.
  • RGC RIF, ‘Modular Integrated Construction 2.0+ for Quality and Efficient Tall Residential Buildings through Advanced Structural Engineering, Innovative Building Materials and Smart Project Delivery’, HK$14.3 million, 2019-2025, PI.
  • Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF), ‘Reducing construction waste in Hong Kong through adopting innovative modular integrated construction (MiC)’, 2021-2022, PI.
  • RGC SPPR, ‘Enhancing Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) Supply Chain in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) for Hong Kong Development’, HK$4,125,050, 2020-2024, PI.
  • UGC Funding Scheme for Teaching & Learning 2016-2019,‘Developing Active Learning Pedagogies and Mobile Applications in University STEM Education’, UGC, HKSAR, HK$15million, 2017-2020, Co-I.
  • TDG Award, ‘Project-Based Experiential Learning for Sustainability Embedded Higher Education’, Teaching Development Grants (TDG) 2013, The University of Hong Kong, HK$216,491, 2014-2015, PI.
  • Public Policy Research (PPR) Funding Scheme, ‘A Possible Zero Carbon Building Policy for Hong Kong: Opportunities, Risks & Recommendations’, Central Policy Unit (CPU) of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR, HK$408,894, 2015-16, PI.
  • SPedRIO Award, ‘Risk Management of Research-informed Teaching: An interdisciplinary enquiry’, PedRIO, Plymouth University, equivalent to HK$225,600, 2011-2012, PI.
  • HEA Award, ‘Developing a Guide for Integrating ‘Research-informed Teaching’ into Sustainable Construction Education’ , Subject Centre CEBE, Higher Education Academy (HEA), 2010-2011, PI.
  • HEA Award, ‘Implementing and Evaluating the Integration of Critical Thinking into Project-Based Learning in Environmental Building’, Subject Centre CEBE, Higher Education Academy (HEA), 2010-2011, Co-I.
  • Teaching Fellowship Award, ‘Enhancing Design Project-Based Learning in Sustainable Building by Incorporating Learning Technology’ , Plymouth University, 2010-2011, PI.