Personal profile
Research interests
Key performance indicators and performance benchmarking in construction
Sustainability in the built environment
Environmental and social impact assessment in construction
Sustainable housing development
Stakeholder and knowledge management in major infrastructure projects
Smart building technologies and impact on end users
Construction technologies for enhancing site safety
Sustainability education
Teaching
Environmental Impact and Assessment
Building Maintenance for Sustainability
Construction Technology and Materials I
Publications
Please refer to Research Output of CPCE Profile.
https://profile.cpce-polyu.edu.hk/en/persons/kar-wai-kelwin-wong/publications/
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong
Award Date: 29 Nov 2014
Master, Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Award Date: 23 Oct 2008
Bachelor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McMaster University
Award Date: 9 Jun 2005
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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RGC Competitive Research Funding Scheme – Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) | Development of a Cloud-based Fuzzy Assessment Framework for Smart Age Friendly Housing for Middle Class Elderly in Hong Kong | UGC/FDS24/E16/25 | HK$570,017
Chan, J. H. L. (PI), Ng , T.S.-T. (CoI), Sing, M.C.-P. (CoI), Lee, S. W. (CoI), Wong, K. W. K. (CoI) & Chan, Y. C. T. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Technology Adoption in the Property and Facilities Management Sector to Address Manpower Shortage/ HKIS Research Fund / $300,000
Chan, J. H. L. (PI) & Wong, K. W. K. (CoPI)
1/09/24 → 31/08/26
Project: Research
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Enhancing Remote Experiential Learning in the Classroom in a Post-pandemic Era - Capturing and Applying Lessons Learned - CPCE Pedagogical Innovation Fund
Wong, K. W. K. (PI) & Chan, J. H. L. (CoI)
1/03/24 → 31/08/25
Project: Research
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Development of Online Experiential Learning Medium for Sustainability and Built Environment Education - CPCE Pedagogical Innovation Fund (PIF) on e-learning (2020/21)
Wong, K. W. K. (PI) & Chan, J. H. L. (CoI)
11/01/20 → 12/07/23
Project: Research
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KPIs for engineering and construction contract of new engineering contract in Hong Kong
Wong, K. K. W., Chan, J. H. L. & Ng, T. S. T., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Boosting disaster resilience through advance public-private-people partnerships
Kumaraswamy, M., Wong, K. K. W. & Zhang, J., 19 Jan 2018, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Forensic Engineering. 171, 1, p. 12-26 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Citations (Scopus) -
Focusing megaproject strategies on sustainable best value of stakeholders
Kumaraswamy, M., Wong, K. K. W. & Chung, J., 2017, In: Built Environment Project and Asset Management. 7, 4, p. 441-455 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
34 Citations (Scopus) -
Enhancing public engagement in a fast-paced project environment
Ng, T., Wong, K. & Wong, J., 31 May 2016, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Civil Engineering. 169, 6, p. 41-48 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Lean construction of public housing production in Hong Kong: A process-based approach
Ng, S. T., Zou, W., Wong, K. & Huang, G. Q., 2016, In: International Journal for Housing Science and Its Applications. 40, 3, p. 171-180 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
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Chairman of Research Personnel/Student Sub-committee, Research Centre for Advanced Design, Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (RCADMM)
Wong, K. W. K. (Academic Advisor)
Jan 2025 → Dec 2025Activity: Other
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Member of Research Personnel/Student Sub-committee, Research Centre for Green Energy, Transport and Building (RCGETB)
Wong, K. W. K. (Academic Advisor)
Jan 2025 → Dec 2025Activity: Other
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Advisor for DELTA English online test for BEM and SUR students
Wong, K. W. K. (Academic Advisor)
Jan 2025 → May 2025Activity: Other
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Subject Leader for Various Subjects in BEM, PAM and SUR
Wong, K. W. K. (Academic Advisor)
Sept 2024 → Aug 2025Activity: Other