Janet Chan, The University of Hong Kong
Janet Chan
Senior Lecturer
The University of Hong Kong

PhD, MSc, BSc, SFHEA, MHKIQEP, CEMAHK
Experienced Program Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Environmental Management, Statistical Data Analysis, Environmental Education, Project Management, and Event Planning. Strong professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Environmental Pollution, Risk Assessment and Toxicology, and Electronic Waste Management.

Dr. Janet Chan is a Senior Lecturer and academic leader in the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), specializing in environmental management, sustainability education, and waste governance. With a Ph.D. in Environmental Pollution and Toxicology, an M.Sc. in Environmental & Public Health Management, and a B.Sc. in Environmental Life Science, her career bridges cutting-edge research, policy innovation, and transformative education.

 

A pioneer in pollution studies, Dr. Chan’s doctoral and postdoctoral work focused on electronic waste recycling processes in China, resulting in over 20 high-impact publications on persistent organic pollutants, ecological risk assessment, and regulatory frameworks. Since joining HKU in 2010, she has driven institutional change as Program Coordinator & Chief Examiner for the M.Sc. in Environmental Management and as the founder of the HKU Climate Ambassador Program—a flagship sustainability initiative. Her leadership has secured HKD 16 million in annual teaching income and HKD 8 million in grants for projects spanning ESG knowledge exchange, climate education, Students as Partners pedagogy, and eco-shoreline trials. Her innovative curricula earned the Gold Award at the Hong Kong Teaching Excellence Alliance’s Design Thinking Competition, the University’s Outstanding Teaching Award of the University of Hong Kong, the Award for Teaching Excellence from the HKU Faculty of Science, the Advanced Materials Innovation Award from the International Association of Advanced Materials, and finalist positions in the QS Reimagine Education and PIEoneer Awards.

 

Beyond academia, Dr. Chan shapes environmental governance as an advisor to the Hong Kong SAR Government, serving on committees such as the Lantau Conservation Fund, and contributing as a Panel Member for the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2026 of the University Grants Committee. She has directed over 160 projects on education for sustainable development, waste management, green innovation, sustainable finance, and collaborating with NGOs, industry partners, and global institutions. Recognized for her mentorship, she has guided over 260 students, co-authored research with students, and amplified public outreach through media campaigns and youth empowerment initiatives.

 

As a Senior Fellow of Advance HE, a Professional Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals, and a former director of the Environmental Management Association of Hong Kong, Dr. Chan’s global perspective stems from her tenure at the YMCA Geneva Headquarters, where she led climate action programs aligned with the UN Millennium Development Goals and championed youth gender equality. Prior to her current role, she conducted science education research at HKU’s Faculty of Education.

 

Her work exemplifies a lifelong commitment to fostering sustainable development through interdisciplinary collaboration, policy advocacy, and empowering future leaders.