Prof. Janet KY Chan is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and a Senior Fellow of Advance HE (UK). With extensive expertise in environmental risk assessment, waste management, and sustainability education, she serves as Chief Examiner and Program Coordinator for HKU’s MSc in Environmental Management, as well as Program Director for the HKU Climate Ambassador, University Climate Ambassador Program (UNICAP), and ESG Podcast initiatives, which strongly emphasize student and community partnerships.

Over her career, Prof. Chan has led more than 160 sustainability and environmental projects and secured more than HK$8 million in competitive grants for ESG and sustainability education. Her research and pedagogical contributions have received prestigious honors, including the HKU Outstanding Teaching Award (2020), the Advanced Materials Innovation Award 2025 (Sweden), and finalist placements in the International Green Gown Awards and PIEoneer Awards.

Prof. Chan frequently provides strategic insights to government entities, academic institutions, and international organizations. Appointed as a Town Planning Board Member by the HKSAR Government (2026–2028) and a panel member for Hong Kong’s Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2026, she also holds advisory roles with the Airport Authority Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals (HKIQEP).