Kenneth joined HKUST in January 2025. Prior to this appointment, he was the Principal Assistant Secretary (Air Policy) at the Environment and Ecology Bureau and Assistant Director (Air Policy) at the Environmental Protection Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Kenneth obtained a PhD in mechanical engineering from Imperial College London and has over 30 years of professional experience in combustion science, air quality science, air quality management, environmental impact assessment, policy formulation for climate change, electric vehicles and new energy applications.

Marcus provides leadership for HKUST’s Net-Zero 2045 initiatives, focusing on decarbonisation strategies, investigating cutting-edge technologies, and exploring and implementing new step change projects that will transform HKUST’s campus into a net-zero future. His experience ranges across management consulting, corporate strategy, and start ups with a focus on systems thinking and digital transformation. Most recently Marcus led product management at CLP Innovation Enterprises, where he delivered enterprise-grade smart building, energy management, and EV platform solutions. Marcus met his co-founders and launched his IoT start up while earning his MBA at HKUST and mentors several AI, IoT, and sustainability-related companies. Marcus holds a B.A. in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from George Mason University, and an MBA from HKUST.

Teri Tan works on the sustainable campus development and renewal, net-zero action plan, ESG / QS / THE Impact ranking reporting, and the Sustainable Design Thinking Certificate Program with the Guangzhou campus. With close to 20 years experience, including 16 years consultancy experience, whereby she led sustainable engineering on major projects including Martin Lee Ka Shing Innovation Building, HKUST Guangzhou Campus, Yale-NUS College, SMU School of Law, M+ and Hong Kong Palace museums, and Kai Tak Sports Park. Teri is a qualified Certified ESG Analyst, Chartered Environmentalist, BEAM Professional, LEED AP, WELL AP, Green Mark Manager, and degree holder in Master of Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Property & Construction, Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning & Design from the University of Melbourne. She is also a certificate holder in Climate Action Planning from the University of British Columbia, HKGFA-HKUST Certificate in Sustainable Finance, Shaping a Sustainable Future from the University of Cambridge, and Navigating the Power of Influence from Boston University.

Loretta leads communications, outreach, and engagement programs focused on sustainability at HKUST, with an emphasis on waste reduction strategy and the well-being of staff and students. Her initiatives involve empowering the campus community through the Green Team and Sustainability Network, enhancing wellness through staff volunteering and space revitalization, and supporting community outreach, student mentorship, and Living Lab projects. Before joining HKUST, she worked with global conservation organizations, NGOs, and universities in communications, brand management, campaigns, advertising, media relations and event management. Holding a Master's degree in International and Public Affairs and as a United World College graduate and certified Lumina Learning Practitioner, she is passionate about youth empowerment and fostering connections that unite people, nations, and cultures to build a sustainable future. 

Passionate about nature, Skiee develops and leads experiential initiatives with focus to mainstream biodiversity across HKUST, utilising the campus landscape as an active resource for community engagement and sustainability experimentation. She also manages key external collaborations, including the Global Sustainability Challenge, inspiring and mobilising youth worldwide to tackle pressing sustainability issues.

Previously, Skiee served as the Project Manager for the Jockey Club Sustainable Campus Consumer Programme, where she curated initiatives and coordinated efforts across all eight UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong to drive responsible consumption through behaviour change interventions and engagement campaigns. Prior to that, she was a management consultant with industry coverage spanning the Public Sector and Financial Services. Skiee holds an MEng in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Management from Imperial College London, a Diploma in Educational Psychology from HKMA, a certificate in Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies from the University of Cambridge, and is a Certified ESG Planner (CEP®).

Clara joined the team in 2024. She is passionate about sustainability and driven to create positive, lasting impact through innovative campus initiatives. 

In her role, Clara focuses on the Sustainable Smart Campus (SSC) initiative, working closely with students, staff, and faculty to support, implement, and evaluate sustainability living lab projects on campus. Prior to joining HKUST, she gained experience in the NGO sector, where she was involved in sustainability and stakeholder engagement work. Being passionate about sustainability, Clara is dedicated to advancing the university's sustainability goals and inspiring positive change. She is committed to creating a more sustainable future through the SSC Living Lab program. 

Michael graduated from HKUST with a background in Engineering and Environmental Science, with experience in Building Services Engineering and IoT. He is passionate about integrating technology into daily life to make sustainability more accessible and impactful.

After successfully completing the 8-university Jockey Club Sustainable Campus Consumer Programme—which introduced smart metering, behaviour-activated showerheads, and a lunchbox lending programme—Michael now leads key sustainability projects at HKUST. These include the Waste-to-Resources initiative, energy-saving project implementation and M&V, and funding applications (ECF, Recycling Fund, CLP). He also serves as secretary of the HKSCC Joint University Working Group on Sustainability Performance and collaborates with partners such as the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Towngas, and industry stakeholders to bridge the gap between sustainability innovation and practical campus operations.

Ariel joined HKUST's Sustainability/Net-Zero Office to bridge institutional goals with community action. In her role as Sustainability Officer (Campus Engagement & Community Outreach), she leads initiatives and green engagement campaigns that foster a culture of sustainability across campus.

Passionate about social impact and environmental stewardship, Ariel engages stakeholders through experiential programs and outreach efforts—making sustainability accessible and actionable. Drawing on prior experience in stakeholder engagement and sustainability communication, she enhances environmental awareness and operational resilience for the university community.

Lily joined the team in 2023, leveraging her academic background in Accounting and Finance, as well as her prior experiences in the Finance Office and the Office of Institutional Data Research. She takes care of administration matters while providing support for various events held by the team and manages office budgets. With a passion for sustainability, Lily is dedicated to making a positive impact and contributing to the team's mission of creating a greener future. She firmly believes in the power of individual actions, knowing that even small changes can lead to significant impacts.

Karen joined the Sustainability/Net-Zero Office to advance the mainstreaming of biodiversity awareness on campus and strengthen sustainability performance disclosure. As a Sustainability Officer (Biodiversity Engagement, Partnerships & ESG Reporting), she leads and supports biodiversity engagement initiatives, partnership development, and ESG reporting to foster a nature-positive and sustainable development at HKUST.

With prior experience in environmental education, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability award scheme management, she is dedicated to promoting biodiversity awareness and advancing sustainability practices within the broader community, driving meaningful engagement, outreach, and impact.

Dr Sauerwein has an appointment in the Division of Environment and Sustainability and serves as the principle coordinator for the HKUST Sustainability Education Network. The objective of the Sustainability Education Community (SEC) is to create a space for multidisciplinary dialogue, collaboration, and support for sustainability education and practice within HKUST. The SEC will act as both a professional and social network, inclusive to all members of the HKUST community, and encourage honest sharing and communication, and empower members to actively guide their own professional and educational development. The overarching vision is for this Network to form a key building block in advancing HKUST into a leader in sustainability education in Asia. Dr Sauerwein conducts research and teaches classes on Sustainable Consumption, Product Sustainability & Sustainable Citizenship, Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainable Urban Planning (Global Citizenship Program), and Urban Air Pollution.

Alan joined HKUST in September 2017, committed to increasing recycling initiatives and reducing the environmental impact of our Campus, he is playing a major role for initiating rigorous procedures for more efficient separation and collection of waste for third party recycling. He is also responsible for leading a team of cleaning specialist to provide one-stop and environmental friendly cleaning services for all stakeholders of the campus. Alan has over 15 years’ experience in real estate and property management industry. Prior to joining HKUST, he has worked for various well established property developers in Hong Kong and has been involved in management of various shopping malls and Grade A commercial buildings. Alan holds a Bachelor degree in Estate Management from the University of Reading and Master degree in Housing Management from the University of Hong Kong. He is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Housing.