Prof. Edwin Chi-Yan TSO

Education
BEng(Hons), MPhil, PhD, CEng, MHKIE, MCIBSE, MIMechE, MASME, RPE
Staff title
Associate Dean (Internationalisation and Outreach)
Associate Professor

Prof. Edwin Tso earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (1st class), MPhil degree in Environmental Engineering and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in 2010, 2012 and 2015, respectively. In 2014, he was honored with the Fulbright – Research Grant Council (RGC) Hong Kong Research Fellowship, during which he conducted research at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley). Upon his return from UC Berkeley, Prof. Tso held the position of Research Associate at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at HKUST from 2015 to 2016. He was then promoted to the role of Research Assistant Professor from 2016 to 2018. During his time at HKUST, Prof. Tso also served as a Junior Fellow at the HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study from 2016 to 2018. In September 2018, Prof. Tso transitioned to CityUHK as an Assistant Professor and was swiftly promoted to Associate Professor in 2023, achieving early promotion. Since June 2024, Prof. Tso has assumed the role of Associate Dean (Internationalisation and Outreach) at the School of Energy and Environment at CityUHK. Additionally, in 2024, he was recognized as an RGC Research Fellow.

Prof. Tso's research is centered on advancing the understanding of heat transfer, energy conversion, and engineered materials. His approach involves a fusion of theoretical insights and experimental investigations to develop groundbreaking solutions that enhance building thermal management, indoor built environments, space cooling, refrigeration, micro-droplet manipulation, and energy-efficient building technologies. Through his work, he aims to make a substantial global impact by tackling critical challenges in the world.

Material Energy Applications

Other Information

Research Interests

Adsorption Cooling/Dehumidification Systems; Passive Radiative Cooling; Thermochromic Smart Windows; Transparent Wood; Thermal Rectification; Solar Energy and Water Harvesting; Nanofluids/Hybrid Nanofluids Heat Transfer; Thermal Management for High Performance Systems.

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Passive Radiative Cooling

Local and International Awards

  • SEE Excellent Innovation Award 2024, CityUHK
  • Fellow, RGC Research Fellowship (2024/25)
  • The Best Paper Award, 8th International Conference on Energy Harvesting, Storage, and Transfer (EHST 2024), Toronto, Canada
  • The HKIE Grand Award - Grand Prize (Innovation Category, Sub-category II - All Member Group); Awarded Project: iPaint AI and Related Best Practices (2024)
  • The top 2% of the world’s most highly cited scientists by Stanford University in 2022 (2023)
  • ASME Outstanding Paper Award, ASME 17th International Conference on Energy
  • Sustainability, Washington DC, USA, 10 – 12 July. (2023)
  • Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days (IGED), Invention Name: Electricity-free Cooling Ceramic, Silver Medal (2023)
  • Gold Award with US$ 1 Million Cash Award, TERA-Award Smart Energy Innovation Competition (2023)
  • CityU Outstanding Research Award 2022 for Junior Faculty (2022)
  • The top 2% of the world’s most highly cited scientists by Stanford University in 2021 (2022)
  • ASME Outstanding Paper Award, ASME 16th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 11 – 13 July. (2022)
  • 第7屆中國國際”互聯網+”大學生創新創業大賽 優秀創新創業導師 (2022)
  • Start-up Award Winner, Idea Stage, Climate Action Recognition Scheme, 2021-22. (2022)
  • Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days (IGED), Special Edition 2022. Invention Name: An Intelligent and Thermal-responsive Window for Indoor Thermal Management and Energy-saving in Buildings, Gold Medal (金獎) (2022)
  • The HKIE Best Transaction Paper Prize with Prof. Michael Leung and Prof. Wei Wu (2021)
  • 2021 International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN 2021). Invention Name: An Intelligent and Thermally-responsive Window (ITRW) for Indoor Thermal Management and Energy-saving in Buildings. Gold MedalCanadian Special AwardBest Invention Video Award(2021)
  • HKIE Environmental Division, Champion, Environmental Paper Award (2021)
  • Start-up Award Winner, Idea Stage, Climate Action Recognition Scheme, 2020-21. (2021)
  • Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days (IGED), Special Edition 2021. GCJ MedalGold with Congratulations of the Jury(評審團特別嘉許金獎). (2021)
  • Hanson I&T Outstanding Awards & Best Innovation Award, Energy Saving Championship Scheme, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), HKSAR (2019)
  • The HKIE Best Transactions Paper Prize with Prof. Christopher Chao, Mr. X.J. Wang, and Mr. B. Traipattanakul (2018)
  • The Best Paper Award, 4thInternational Conference on Building Energy and Environment (COBEE 2018), Melbourne, Australia (2018)
  • PhD Research Excellence Award, School of Engineering, HKUST (2016)
  • Fulbright – Research Grant Council (RGC) Hong Kong Research Scholar Award (2015)
  • Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowship for Postgraduate Study (2014)
  • JEC Outstanding Engineering Project Award, Jardine Engineering Co., 2ndrunner up (2013)
  • Research Paper Award (Third Prize), Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference on Low Carbon Town and Physical Energy Storage, Changsha, China (2013)
  • HKUST One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition, 1strunner up, HK$150,000 (2012)
  • Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Award (2012)
  • Ove Arup Research Prize Award (2012)

RGC & ITF Research Projects

Funding Source Role Project Title Period
RGC RFS
Research Fellow Scheme
Project Coordinator Towards Energy-Efficient and Decarbonized Buildings: A Study on Developing Building Skin Materials with Control Optimization 1/Jan/2025 –
31/Dec/2029
ITC
RAISe+ Scheme (RAI/23/1/007A)
Project Coordinator Revolutionizing Climate Resilience: A Universal Solution via Next-Generation Radiative Cooling Technologies for a Greener Community 1/Sep/2024 –
31/Aug/2029
RGC Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) Project Coordinator Full Wavelength Modulated 2D Thermochromic Perovskite Smart Windows: from Materials Design to Building Applications with Control Optimisation 1/Jun/2025 –
31/May/2028
Green Tech Fund
GTF 202220159
Co-Investigator Thermally-integrated water desalination—electrolysis system for renewable hydrogen generation 1/Jan/2024 –
31/Dec/2026
(On-going)
ITSF Seed Project (Tier 3) (ITS/122/22) Co-Investigator Development of Thermoresponsive Desiccant-coated Biomimetic Heat Exchangers for Adsorption-based Dehumidification 1/Sep/2023 –
28/Feb/2025
(On-going)
RGC STG
STG2/E-605/23- N
Co-Investigator Decarbonization Solutions for Buildings in Hong Kong: Development, Assessment and Deployment 1/Jan/2024 –
31/Dec/2028
(On-going)
GRF 11200923 (9043506) Principal Investigator Coral-inspired and Colored Daytime Passive Radiative Coolers using Photoluminescent Carbon Dots for Cooling Power Recovery in Building Applications 1/July/2023 –
30/June/2026
(On-going)
ITSF Platform Project (Tier 2) ITS/128/22FP (9440359) Project Coordinator Study and Development of Novel and Next-Generation Self Cooling Building Materials using Daytime Passive Radiative Cooling Technology 1/Nov/2023 –
30/Oct/2025
(On-going)
ECF
08/2022
Co-Investigator Energy-Saving Passive
Evaporative Eco-Cooling Paint
1/May/2023 –
30/Apr/2025 (On-going)
General Research Fund (GRF)
11200022
Principal Investigator Chameleon-inspired Self-adaptive Daytime Passive Radiative Coolers with Cooling Power Modulation Ability for Building Applications 1/Jan/2023 –
31/Dec/2025
(On-going)
ITF – Public Sector Trail Scheme
(ITT/024/22GP)
Project Coordinator Development of Daytime Passive Radiative Cooling Paint for Buildings 1/May/2023 –
30/Apr/2024
(On-going)
ITSF
ITS/041/21 (Tier 3)
Project Coordinator Study and Development of a Novel Perovskite Thermochromic Smart Window with Electricity Generation Capability for Building Applications 1/Oct/2022 –
31/Mar/2024
(On-going)
General Research Fund
(GRF)
11200121
Principal Investigator Thermochromic Transparent Wood Composites for Highly Efficient Broadband Optical Management in Smart Window Applications 1/Jan/2022 –
31/Dec/2024
(On-going)
ITSF
ITS/107/20 (Tier 3)
Project Coordinator Study and Development of a Novel and Smart Textile for Personal Thermal Management 1/July/2021 –
31/Dec/2022
(On-going)
CRF
C1105-20G
PI: Prof. Carol Lin
(8730057)
Co-Investigator Reducing Transmission of Novel Coronavirus and Other Infectious Diseases using Food Waste-derived Medical Textiles via Electrospinning for Healthcare Apparel and Personal Protection Equipment 1/Jan/2021 –
31/Dec/2023
(On-going)
Environmental and Conservation Fund (ECF)
(9211200)
Principal Investigator Study and Development of an Advanced Solid Desiccant Cooling System for Hong Kong Buildings 1/Sep/2020 –
31/Aug/2021
(Completed)
Early Career Scheme (ECS)
(21200819)
Principal Investigator Study of Hybrid-Nanofluids in Superhydrophilic Wick Structure for Heat Transfer Enhancement in an Adsorption Cooling System 1/Jan/2020 –
31/Dec/2022
(On-going)
Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)
(9440205)
Project Coordinator Study and Development of a Novel Superhydrophilic-Nanostructured Composite Surface in Dehumidification Systems 1/Jun/2019 –
31/May/2021
(Completed)
General Research Fund (GRF)
(16200518)
Principal Investigator Anomalous Photon Transport induced Asymmetric Electromagnetic Transmission for use in Daytime Passive Radiative Cooling in a Humid Climate 1/Jan/2019 –
31/Dec/2021
(Completed)
General Research Fund (GRF)
(16202517)
Principal Investigator Electrostatic Charging of Coalescence-induced Jumping Droplets and its Application in a Nanofluid based Phase Change Thermal Diode 1/July/2017 –
30/June/2020
(Completed)
Collaborative Research Fund (CRF)
(C6022-16G)
Co-Coordinator Study of Cooling Effect by Surface Treatment and its Application to Smart Green Buildings 30/June/2017 –
29/June/2020
(Completed)

Major Industrial, Government Contract Research and Consulting Projects

Funding Source Role Project Period
Lee Hysan Foundation Project Coordinator iPaint Application at Subdivided Flats and Metal Houses in Sham Shui Po Project

1/Apr/2023 –
31/Mar/2024
(Completed)

Hospital Authority & Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSAR 10826

Project Coordinator Review on Operating Performance of Oil-free Chillers at Princess Margaret Hospital

1/Mar/2023 –
31/Dec/2023
(Completed)

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSAR
Project code: 10691

Project Coordinator Study on Performance of Radiative Cooling Coating

2/Aug/2021 –
31/Dec/2022
(Completed)

Drainage Services Department/Sewerage Projects Division
Project code: 10662

Project Coordinator

Energy-saving Study of a Novel Hybrid Ventilation System and Ventilation Optimization by Artificial Intelligence in Cavern

1/March/2021 –
31/May/2022
(Completed)

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSAR Project Coordinator Energy-saving Evaluation of the Daytime Passive Radiative Cooling Paint on the Rooftop of an Office in Tung Chung

1/June/2021 –
31/Dec/2022
(On-going)

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSAR

Co-Investigator Consultancy Services for Energy Saving Study for the Third Batch of Chiller Replacement Project at Hospital Authority's Venues

1/June/2021 –
31/May/2022
(Completed)

Civil Engineering and Development Department, HKSAR
Project code: 9360145

Project Coordinator Passive Radiative Cooling Paint on the Rooftop of an Office for Energy-saving Evaluation and Demonstration

2/Nov/2020 –
1/Nov/2021
(Completed)

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSAR
Project code: 10636

Project Coordinator Study of Performance of Plate-tube Chiller

28/Sep/2020 –
31/Mar/2022
(On-going)

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSAR
Project code: 10568

Co-Investigator

Consultancy Services for Chiller Plant Optimization by Artificial Intelligence and Energy Saving for the Second Batch Chiller Replacement Projects at Hospital Authority’s Venues

1/July/2019 –
30/Apr/2020
(Completed)

Drainage Services Department/Sewerage Projects Division
Project code: 10514

Project Coordinator

Study of an Adsorption Cooling System adopting Superhydrophilic-nanostructured Composite Surface for use in Cavern

3/Dec/2018 –
31/Oct/2020
(Completed)

Drainage Services Department, HKSAR
1718212-0

Project Coordinator

Deployment of Computer Models to Review Operating Range of Sewage Pumping Systems at Wan Chai East and Central Preliminary Treatment Works

6/Jun/2018 –
2/Jan/2019
(Completed)

Drainage Services Department/Sewerage Projects Division, HKSAR
1718127-0

Co-Investigator

Feasibility Study on Demand Control Ventilation System in Cavern

1/Jan/2018 –
31/May/2019
(Completed)

CityU Internal Funding as PM and PI

Funding Source Role Project Title Period
CityUHK Functional Materials Proposal for HKIAS Material Cluster Co-Investigator Moisture-absorbent Hydrogel as a New Solid Desiccant for Air Dehumidification 1/Sep/2022 –
31/Aug/2024
ARG - CityU Applied Research Grant (9667231) Principal Investigator Study and Development of Sub-ambient Daytime Passive Radiative Cooling Paint for Buildings 1/Apr/2021–
30/Sep/2022
(On-going)
SRG-FD - CityU Strategic Research Grant for unfunded GRF/ECS
(7005579)
Principal Investigator Study of Thermochromic and Photovoltaic Characteristics of Organic‒Inorganic Hybrid Perovskites in Smart Window Applications for Smart Green Buildings 1/Sep/2020 –
31/Aug/2022
(Completed)
APRC - CityU New Research Initiatives/Infrastructure Support from Central
(9610411)
Principal Investigator Study and Development of an Indoor Thermal Environment Control System and Electrostatic Charging of Coalescence-induced Jumping Droplets for use in a Hybrid Nanofluid-based Phase Change Thermal Diode 1/June/2018 –
31/May/2021
(Completed)
MF_EXT - CityU Internal Funds for External Grant Schemes
(9678165)
Principal Investigator A Superhydrophilic Nanostructured Composite Adsorbent Surface for use in a Novel Hybrid Dehumidifier 1/June/2019 –
31/Oct/2026
(On-going)

Journal Publications

2024

  • Li, G. Wang, H. Fan, Z. Li, C.Y. Tso and Y. Zhou, 2024, Atmospheric Water Sorption Kinetics in Powder and Monolithic Metal-Organic Frameworks, Advanced Materials Interfaces, (In Press).
  • S. Bai, X. Yao, M.Y. Wong, Q. Xu, H. Li, K.X. Lin, Y.Y. Zhou, T.C. Ho, A. Pan, J.H. Chen, Y.H. Zhu, S. Wang, C.Y. Tso*, 2024, Enhancement of Water Productivity and Energy Efficiency in Sorption-based Atmospheric Water Harvesting Systems: From Material, Component to System Level, ACS Nano, (In Press). (Featured as Supplementary Cover)
  • C.Y. Wang and C.Y. Tso*, 2024, Investigation on the Overall Performance of Hydrogel-based Thermochromic Windows with Various Structures, Energy and Buildings, 324 114921.
  • L. Liang, J.H. Chenc, K.X. Lina, X. Yanga, C.T. Kwoka, H. Pan, Z. Liu, A. Panc, S. Liuc, S. Chena, Y. Zhuc, W. Li, Q. Sun and C.Y. Tso*, 2024, Nature-inspired Temperature-adaptive Building Module: Achieving All-seasons Passive Radiative Cooling and Heating, Energy and Buildings, 325 114949.
  • Y.H. Chan, Y.F. Wang, K.C. Chan, K.X. Lina, T.C. Hoc, C.Y. Tso, C.Y. Chao and S.C Fu, 2024, Energy Saving Potential of Passive Radiative Cool Coating in High-rise Data Center with Neighboring Infrastructure, Energy, 312 133540.
  • S. Bai, L.C. Chao, A. Pan, T.C. Ho, K.X. Lin and C.Y. Tso*, 2024. Study of the Relative Humidity Effects on the Water Condensation Performance of Adsorption-based Atmospheric Water Harvesting Using Passive Radiative Condensers, Applied Thermal Engineering, 244 122702.
  • K.M.F. Hasan, S. Bai, S. Chen, K.X. Lin, T. Ahmed, J.H. Chen, A. Pan, Y. Zhu, C.S.K. Lin and C.Y. Tso*, 2024, Nanotechnology-empowered Radiative Cooling and Warming Textiles, Cell Reports Physical Science, 5 102108.
  • K.X. Lin, J.H. Chen, A. Pan, H. Li, Y. Fu, C.T. Kwok, L. Liang, L. Chao, Y.H. Zhu, Q.P. Sun and C.Y. Tso*, 2024, Beyond the Static: Dynamic Radiative Cooling Materials and Applications, Materials Today Energy, 44 101647.
  • S.D. Wu, H.L. Sun, J.K. Song, S. Liu, S.H. Shi, C.Y. Tso, and Borong Lin, Comprehensive Analysis on Building Performance Enhancement Based on Selective Split-band Modulated Adaptive Thermochromic Windows, Applied Energy, 372 123754.
  • A. Pan, K.X. Lin, S. Bai, T.C. Ho, H.H. Lee and C.Y. Tso*, 2024, Numerical Investigations of Novel Hybrid Solid Desiccant Cooling System Combined with Passive Radiative Sky Cooling Panels, Renewable Energy, 226 120400.
  • J.H. Chen, K.X. Lin, A. Pan, Y. Zhu, T.C Ho, Q. Gong, L. Jia, W. Shi, Q.P. Sun, C.Y. Tso*, 2024, Innovating Building Energy Regulations enabled by Radiative Sky Cooling: Enhanced Code of Practice for Overall Thermal Transfer Value (OTTV) of Super-cool Roofs, Energy Conversion and Management, 306 118309.
  • S.C. Lo, X. Chen, S.R. Chen, Y Miao, W.A. Daoud, C.Y. Tso, I. Firdous, B.J. Deka, C.S.K. Lin, 2024, Fabrication of Biodegradable PLA-PHBV Medical Textiles via Electrospinning for Healthcare Apparel and Personal Protective Equipment, Chemical Engineering Journal, 39 101536.
  • L. Liang, S. Bai, K.X. Lin, C.T. Kwok, S. Chen, Y.H. Zhu, C.Y. Tso*, 2024, Advancing Sustainable Development: Broad Applications of Passive Radiative Cooling, Sustainability, 16 2346.
  • S. Liu, Y. Li, Y. Du, Y. Wang, K.M. Yu, B.L. Huang, H.L. Yip, Alex K.Y. Jen, C.Y. Tso*, 2024, Mask-Inspired Moisture-transmitting and Durable Thermochromic Perovskite Smart Window, Nature Communications, 15 876.

2023

  • K.X. Lin, S. Chen, Y. Zeng, T.C. Ho, Y.H. Zhu, X Wang, F. Liu, B.L. Huang, C.Y. Chao, Z. Wang, C.Y. Tso*, 2023, Hierarchically Structured Passive Radiative Cooling Ceramic with High Solar Reflectivity, Science, 382 691-697. Highlighted by Nature Energy, 8 1303 (2023). Reported by Croucher News 2023
  • Y. Zhang, C.Y. Tso, C.F. Tse, M.L. Fong, K.X. Lin, Y.J Sun, 2023. A Novel Radiative Sky Cooler System with enhanced Daytime Cooling Performance to reduce Building Roof Heat Gains in Subtropical Climate, Renewable Energy, 119686.
  • Y. Du, S. Liu, X. Chen, Y. Li, T.C. Ho, L.C. Chao, C.Y. Tso*, 2023. Perovskite-Coated Thermochromic Transparent Wood: A Novel Material for Smart Windows in Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Buildings, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 15 49665-77.
  • S. Liu, Y. Du, R. Zhang, H. He, A. Pan, T.C. Ho, Y. Zhu, Y. Li, H.L. Yip, Alex K.Y. Jen, C.Y. Tso*, 2023. Perovskite Smart Windows: The Light Manipulator in Energy Efficient Buildings, Advanced Materials, 2306423. (Featured as Back Cover)
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  • Y.M. Wong, C.Y. Tso, S.C. Fu, C.Y. Chao, 2023. Field Demonstrated Extended Graetzian Viscous Dissipative Thermo-photonic Energy Conversion with a Blended MgO/PVDF/PMMA coated Glass-PDMS Micro-pillar Heat Exchanger, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 215 124520.
  • Y.M. Wong, C.Y. Tso, S.C. Fu, C.Y. Chao, 2023. Critical Sky Temperatures for Passive Radiative Cooling, Renewable Energy, 211 214-226.
  • S. Chen, K.X. Lin, A.Q. Pan, T.C. Ho, Y.H. Zhu, C.Y. Tso*, 2023. Study of a Passive Radiative Cooling Coating on Chemical Storage Tanks for Evaporative Loss Control, Renewable Energy, 211 326-335.
  • A.Q. Pan, K.X. Lin, S.R. Chen, C.Y. Tso*Asymmetric Transmittivity of Optical Devices and Comparisons with Electronic and Thermal Diodes, iScience, 26 107032.
  • W. Shang, W. Liu, W. Wang, N.K. Khanzada, J. Guo, M. Li, X. Li, J.Y. Lao, S.Y. Jeong, C.Y. Tso, F. Sun, A.K. An, 2023. Facile Synthesis of Micro-eggette Patterned Nanofiltration Membrane with Effective Antifouling and Rejection Performance, Desalination 555 116524.
  • S.X. Bai, Y.M. Tian, A.Q. Pan, Y.J. Zeng, S.R. Chen, T.C. Ho, J. Shang, C.Y. Tso*, 2023. Adsorption-based Atmospheric Water Harvesting by Passive Radiative Condensers for Continuous Decentralized Water Production, Applied Thermal Engineering225 120163.
  • M.Y. Wong, Y.H. Zhu, T.C. Ho, A.Q. Pan, C.Y. Tso*, 2023. Polypyrrole-Reduced Graphene Oxide Coated Delignified Wood for Highly Efficient Solar Interfacial Steam Generation, Applied Thermal Engineering219 119686.
  • Y.D. He, S. LiueC.Y. Tso, 2023. A Novel Solar-based Human-centered Framework to evaluate Comfort-Energy Performance of Thermochromic Smart Windows with Advanced Optical Regulation, Energy and Buildings278 112638.
  • Johnny S.C. Lo, W. Daoud, C.Y. Tso, H.H. Lee, I. Firdous, B.J. Deka, 2022. Optimization of Polylactic acid-based Medical Textiles via Electrospinning for Healthcare Apparel and Personal Protective Equipment, Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 30 100891.
  • S.R. Chen, A.Q. Pan, Y.H. Zhu, T.C. Ho, H.H. Lee, Y.J. Zeng, C.L. Wu, H.H. Qiu, C.Y. Tso*, 2023. A Novel Composite Adsorbent Coated Superhydrophilic-Nanostructured Heterogeneous Surface for Condensation Heat Transfer Enhancement, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 184 107978.

2022

  • Y.H. Chan, Y. Zhang, T. Tennakoon, S.C. Fu, K.C. Chan, C.Y. Tso, K.M. Yu, M.P. Wan, B.L. Huang, S.H. Yao, H.H. Qiu, C.Y. Chao, 2022. Potential Passive Cooling Methods based on Radiation Controls in Buildings, Energy Conversion and Management, 272 116342.
  • K.X. Lin, Y.W. Du, S.R. Chen, L.C. Chao, H.H. Lee, T.C. Ho, Y.H. Zhu, Y.J. Zeng, A.Q. Pan, C.Y. Tso*, 2022. Nanoparticle-polymer Hybrid Dual-layer Coating with Broadband Solar Reflection for High-performance Daytime Passive Radiative Cooling, Energy and Buildings, 276 112507.
  • Y.M. Wong, C.Y. Tso, S.C Fu, C.Y. Chao, 2022. Maxwell-Garnett Permittivity Optimized Micro-porous PVDF/PMMA Blend for Near Unity Thermal Emission through the Atmospheric Window, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 248 112003.
  • C.T. Wang, J. C. Xu, K. C. Chan, H. H. Lee, C.Y. Tso, Carol S. K. Lin, Christopher Y. H. Chao, and Sau Chung Fu, 2022. Infection Control Measures for Public Transportation Derived from the Flow Dynamics of Obstructed Cough Jet. Journal of Aerosol Science, 163 105995. (Featured as Cover Image)
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  • F.R. Siddiqui, C.Y. Tso, S.C. Fu, H.H. Qiu, C.Y. Chao, 2022. Copper-alumina Hybrid Nanofluid Droplet Phase Change Dynamics over Heated Plain Copper and Porous Residue Surfaces, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 182 107795.
  • S Liu, Y. Li, Y Wang, K.M. Yu, B.L. Huang and C.Y. Tso*, 2022. Near-Infrared-Activated Thermochromic Perovskite Smart Windows, Advanced Science, 2106090. (Featured as Inside Front Cover) (Top Downloaded Article)
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  • Y. Shen, T. Luo, Y. Zhang, C.Y. Tso, N. Zhang, J. Xie, J. Liu, P. Xue, Regional Applicability of Thermochromic Windows based on Dynamic Radiation Spectrum, Renewable Energy, 196 15-27.
  • M.I. Iqbal, K.X. Lin, F.X. Sun, S. Chen, A.Q. Pan, H.H Lee, C.W. Kan, Carol S.K. Lin, C.Y. Tso*, 2022. Radiative Cooling Nano-Fabric for Personal Thermal Management, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14 23577-23587.
  • F.R. Siddiqui, C.Y. Tso, H.H. Qiu, C.Y. Chao, S.C. Fu, 2022. Hybrid Nanofluid Spray Cooling Performance and its Residue Surface Effects: Toward Thermal Management of High Heat Flux Devices, Applied Thermal Engineering, 211 118454.
  • Y. Zhu, T.C. Ho, H.H. Lee, M.K.H. Leung and C.Y. Tso*, 2022. Jumping Droplets on Nanostructured Biphilic Surfaces: Effects of Surface Structure, Surface Orientations, and Air Pressure, Cell Reports Physical Science, 3 100849.
  • Y. Du, S. Liu, Z. Zhou, H.H. Lee, T.C. Ho, S.P. Feng and C.Y. Tso*, 2022. Study on the Halide Effect of MA4PbX6·2H2O Halide Hybrid Perovskites – from Thermochromic Properties to Practical Deployment for Smart Windows, Materials Today Physics, 100624.
  • C. Lin, Y. Li, C. Chi, Y.S. Kwon, C.Y. Tso, C.Y. Chao and B.L. Huang, 2022. A Solution-processed Inorganic Emitter with High Spectral Selectivity for Efficient Sub-ambient Radiative Cooling in Hot Humid Climates, Advanced Materials, 2109350.
  • Y. Zhang, T. Tennakoon, Y.H. Chan, K.C. Chan, S.C. Fu, C.Y. Tso, K.M. Yu, B. L. Huang, S.H. Yao, H.H. Qiu, C.Y. Chao, 2022. Energy Consumption Modelling of a Passive Hybrid System for Office Buildings in Different Climates, Energy, 239 121914.

2021

  • M.Y. Wong, Y.H. Zhu, Y. Zeng, H.C. Ho, Y. Yang, H.H. Qiu and C.Y. Tso, 2021. Thermal Rectification Enhancement of Coalescence – Jumping Phase Transition Thermal Diodes using Cu-Al2O3 Hybrid Nanofluids, Advanced Engineering Materials, 2100958 (Featured as Inside Front Cover).
    Inside Front Cover
  • K.X. Lin, L.C. Chao, H.H. Lee, R. Xin, S. Liu, T.C. Ho, B.L. Huang, K.M. Yu and C.Y. Tso, 2021. Potential Building Energy Savings by Passive Strategies combining Daytime Radiative Coolers and Thermochromic Smart Windows, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering28 101517.
  • Y.M. Wong, C.Y. Tso and C.Y. Chao, 2021. Thermo-radiative Energy Conversion Efficiency of a Passive Radiative Fluid Cooling System, Renewable Energy 180 700-711.
  • K.X. Lin, L.C. Chao, T.C. Ho, C.J. Lin, S.R. Chen, Y.W. Du, B.L. Huang and C.Y. Tso, 2021. A Flexible and Scalable Solution for Daytime Passive Radiative Cooling Using Polymer Sheets, Energy and Buildings 252 111400.
  • F.R. Siddiqui, C.Y. Tso, S.C. Fu, H.H. Qiu, C.Y. Chao, 2021. Droplet Evaporation and Boiling for Different Mixing Ratios of the Silver-graphene Hybrid Nanofluid over heated Surfaces, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer180 121786
  • Z.H. Qin, J.H. Mou, C.Y.H. Chao, S.S. Chopra, W. Daoud, S.Y. Leu, Z. Ning, C.Y. Tso, C.K. Chan, S. Tang, Z. Hathi, M.A. Haque, X. Wang and C.S.K. Lin, 2021. Biotechnology of Plastic Waste Degradation, Recycling, and Valorization: Current Advances and Future Perspectives, ChemSusChem, 14 1-13 (Featured as Front Cover).
    ChemSusChem
  • S. Liu, C.Y. Tso, Y.W. Du, L.C. Chao, H.H. Lee, T.C. Ho and M.K.H. Leung, 2021. Bioinspired Flexible Thermochromic Transparent Hydrogel Wood with Advanced Optical Regulation Abilities and Robust Mechanical Properties for Smart Windows, Applied Energy 297 117207.
  • Y.W. Du, S. Chen, L.C. Chao, K. Lin, H.H. Lee, T.C. Ho, M.K.H. Leung, C.Y. Tso, An Energy-free and Low-cost Daytime Passive Radiative Cooling Paint for Energy-Saving in Buildings and Decarbonization, HKIE Environmental Division, (Champion, Environmental Paper Award).
  • S. Liu, C.Y. Tso, H.H. Lee, K.M. Yu, S.P. Feng and B.L. Huang, Self-Densified Optically Transparent VO2 Thermochromic Wood Film for Smart Windows, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces13 22495-22504.
  • Y.M. Wong, C.Y. Tso and C.Y. Chao, Corrected Radiative Cooling Power measured by Equivalent Dissipative Thermal Reservoir Method, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer174 121341.
  • S. Liu, Y.W. Du, C.Y. Tso*, H.H. Lee, R. Cheng, S.P. Feng and K.M. Yu, 2021. Organic Hybrid Perovskite (MAPbI3-xClx) for Thermochromic Smart Window with Strong Optical Regulation Ability, Low Transition Temperature and Narrow Hysteresis Width, Advanced Functional Materials, 31 2010426 (Featured as Inside Front Cover).
    Advanced Functional Materials
  • W. Ma, Y. Li, C.Y. Chao, C.Y. Tso, B.L. Huang, W. Li and S.H. Yao, 2021. Solar-Assisted Icephobicity Down to -60 °C with Superhydrophobic Selective Surfaces, Cell Reports Physical Science, 2(3) 100384.
  • Y. Zhu, C.Y. Tso, T.C. Ho, M.K.H. Leung and S. Yao, 2021. Coalescence-induced Jumping Droplets on Nanostructured Biphilic Surfaces with Electrification Effects, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 13(9) 11470–11479.
  • F.R. Siddiqui, C.Y. Tso, S.C. Fu, H.H. Qiu and C.Y. H. Chao, 2021. Droplet Evaporation of Cu-Al2O3 Hybrid Nanofluid Over Residue and Copper Surfaces: Towards Developing a New Analytical Model, ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, 143 021604-1.
  • M.Y. Wong, C.Y. Tso, T.C. Ho and H.H. Lee, 2021. A Review of State of the Art Thermal Diodes and their Potential Applications, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 164 120607.

2020

  • Y. Li, C.J. Lin, Z.X. Wu, Z.Y. Chen, C. Chi, F. Cao, D.Q. Mei, H. Yan, C.Y. Tso, C.Y.H. Chao and B.L. Huang, 2020. Solution-Processed All-Ceramic Plasmonic Metamaterials for Efficient Solar-Thermal Conversion over 100-727 ºC, Advanced Materials, 33(1) 2005074.
  • S. Bai, T.C. Ho, J. Ha, A.K An, and C.Y. Tso, 2020. Study of the Salinity Effects on the Cooling and Desalination Performance of an Adsorption Cooling cum Desalination System with a Novel Composite Adsorbent, Applied Thermal Engineering, 181 115879.
  • Y. Zhu, C.Y. Tso, T.C. Ho, M.K.H. Leung, S. Yao and H.H. Qiu, 2020. Heat Transfer Enhancement on Tube Surfaces with Biphilic Nanomorphology, Applied Thermal Engineering, 180 115778.
  • S. Liu, C.Y. Tso, Y. Zhang, H.H. Lee, K.M. Yu, and C.Y.H. Chao, 2020. Bioinspired TiO2 Nanocone Antireflection Layer for the Optical Performance Improvement of VOThermochromic Smart Windows, Scientific Report, 10(1) 1-14.
  • M. Kong, K. Egbo, C.P. Liu, M.K. Hossain, C.Y. Tso, C.Y.H. Chao and K.M. Yu, 2020. Rapid Thermal Annealing assisted Facile Solution Method for Tungsten-doped Vanadium Dioxide Thin Films on Glass Substrate. Journal of Alloys and Compounds833 155053.
  • M.K.H. Leung, C.Y. Tso, W. Wu and Z. Zheng, 2020. Chillers of Air-conditioning Systems: An Overview. The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) Transactions, 27(3) 113-127. (The HKIE Best Transaction Paper Prize)
  • F.R. Siddiqui, C.Y. Tso, S.C. Fu, H.H. Qiu and C.Y. H. Chao, 2020. Evaporation and Wetting Behavior of Silver-graphene Hybrid Nanofluid Droplet on its Porous Residue Surface for Various Mixing Ratios. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 153 119618.
  • S.Y. Jeong, C.Y. Tso, Y.M. Wong, C.Y.H. Chao, and B.L. Huang, 2020. Daytime Passive Radiative Cooling by Ultra Emissive Bio-inspired Polymeric Surface. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 206 110296.
  • S.Y. Jeong, C.Y. Tso, J.Y. Ha, Y.M. Wong, B.L. Huang, C.Y.H. Chao and H.H. Qiu, 2020. Field Investigation of a Photonic Multi-layered TiO2 Passive Radiative Cooler in Sub-Tropical Climate. Renewable Energy, 146 44-55.

2019

  • Y. Zhang, C.Y. Tso, J.S. Iñigo, S. Liu, H. Miyazaki, C.Y.H. Chao and K.M. Yu, 2019. Perovskite Thermochromic Smart Window: Advanced Optical Properties and Low Transition Temperature. Applied Energy, 254 113690.
  • Y. Li, D. Zhou, C. Lin, D. Li, C. Chi, H. Huang, S. Yang, C.Y. Tso, C.Y.H. Chao and B.L. Huang, 2019. Scalable All-ceramic Nanofilms as Highly Efficient and Thermally Stable Selective Solar Absorbers. Nano Energy 64 103947.
  • K.C. Chan, C.Y. Tso, A. Hussain and C.Y.H. Chao, 2019. A Theoretical Model for the Effective Thermal Conductivity of Graphene Coated Metal Foams. Applied Thermal Engineering, 161 114112.
  • W.W. Che, C.Y. Tso, L. Sun, D. Ip, H. Lee, C.Y.H. Chao and A.K.H. Lau, 2019. Energy Consumption, Indoor Thermal Comfort and Air Quality in a Commercial Office with Retrofitted Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System. Energy and Building, 201 202-215. (Best Paper Award)
  • M.Y. Wong, B. Traipattanakul, C.Y. Tso, C.Y.H. Chao and H.H. Qiu, 2019. Experimental and Theoretical Study of a Water-Vapor Chamber Thermal Diode. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 138 173-183.
  • B. Traipattanakul, C.Y. Tso and C.Y.H. Chao, 2019. A Phase-change Thermal Diode using Electrostatic-induced Coalescing-jumping Droplets. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 135 294-304.
  • F.R. Siddiqui, C.Y. Tso, K.C. Chan, S.C. Fu and C.Y. H. Chao, 2019. On Trade-off for Dispersion Stability and Thermal Transport of Cu-Al2O3 Hybrid Nanofluid for Various Mixing Ratios. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 132 1200-1216.
  • F. R. Siddiqui, C.Y. Tso, K.C. Chan, S.C. Fu, C.Y. Chao, 2019. Dataset on Critical Parameters of Dispersion Stability of Cu/Al2O3 Nanofluid and Hybrid Nanofluid for Various Ultra-sonication Times. Data in brief, 22 863-865.
  • B. Traipattanakul, C.Y. Tso, and C.Y.H. Chao, 2019. Electrostatic-induced Coalescing-Jumping Droplets on Nanostructured Superhydrophobic Surfaces. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 128 550-561.

2018

  • S.Y. Jeong, C. Y. Tso, M. Zouagui, Y.M. Wong and C.Y.H. Chao, 2018. A Numerical Study of Daytime Passive Radiative Coolers for Space Cooling in Buildings. Building Simulation, 11(5) 1011-1028.
  • Y.M. Wong, C. Y. Tso, C.Y.H. Chao, B.L. Huang and M.P. Wan, 2018. Ultra-broadband Asymmetric Transmission Metallic Gratings for Subtropical Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells,186 330-339.
  • L.Q. Zhu, C.Y. Tso, K.C. Chan, C.L. Wu, Christopher Y.H. Chao, J. Chen, W. He, and S.W. Luo, 2018. Performance Investigation of Nanostructured Composite Surfaces for use in Adsorption Cooling Systems with a Mass Recovery Cycle. Science and Technology for the Built Environment (formerly HVAC&R Research Journal), 24 1084-1103.
  • M.J. Song, C.Y. Tso, C.Y.H. Chao, and C.L. Wu, 2018. Techno-economic Analysis on Frosting/defrosting Operations for an Air Source Heat Pump Unit with an Optimized Multi-Circuit Outdoor Coil. Energy and Building, 166 165-177.
  • L.Q. Zhu, C.Y. Tso, K.C. Chan, C.L. Wu, C.Y.H. Chao, J. Chen, W. He, and S.W. Luo, 2018. Experimental investigation on Composite Adsorbent-Water Pair for a Solar-Powered Adsorption Cooling System. Applied Thermal Engineering, 131 649-659.
  • K.C. Chan, C.Y. Tso, C.L. Wu and C.Y.H. Chao, 2018. Enhancing the Performance of a Zeolite 13X/CaCl2 – Water Adsorption Cooling System by improving Adsorber Design and Operation Sequence. Energy and Building, 158 1368-1378.
  • A. Hussain, I.H. Abidi, C.Y. Tso, K.C. Chan, Z.T. Luo and C.Y.H. Chao, 2018. Thermal Management of Lithium Ion Batteries using Graphene Coated Nickel foam saturated with Phase Change Materials. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 124 23-35.

2017

  • B. Traipattanakul, C.Y. Tso, and C.Y.H. Chao, 2017. Study of Jumping Water Droplets on Superhydrophobic Surfaces with Electric Fields. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 115 672-681.
  • X.J. Wang, C.Y. Tso, B. Traipattanakul, C.Y.H. Chao, 2017. Development of a Phase Change Material (PCM) based Thermal Switch. The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) Transactions, Special Issue on Energy Engineering with Applications in Smart Green Buildings, 24(2) 107-112.(The HKIE Best Transaction Paper Prize)
  • L.Q. Zhu, C.Y. Tso*, W. He, P. Li, C.L. Wu, C.Y.H Chao, 2017. A Field Investigation of a Solar-Powered Adsorption Cooling System under Guangzhou’s Climate with Various Numbers of Heat Exchangers in Adsorbers. Science and Technology for the Built Environment (formerly HVAC&R Research Journal), 23(8) 1282-1292.
  • C.Y. Tso, K.C. Chan and C.Y.H. Chao, 2017. A Field Investigation of Passive Radiative Cooling under Hong Kong’s Climate. Renewable Energy, 106 52-61.
  • H.H. Lee, S.C. Fu, C.Y. Tso and C.Y.H. Chao, 2017. Study of Residue Patterns of Aqueous Nanofluid Droplets with Different Particle Sizes and Concentrations on Different Substrates. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 105 230-236.
  • S.C. Fu, C.Y. Tso, Y.S. Fong and C.Y.H. Chao, 2017. Evaporation of Al2O3-Water Nanofluids in an Externally Micro-grooved Evaporator. Science and Technology for the Built Environment (formerly HVAC&R Research Journal), 23 345-354.

2016

  • A. Hussain, C.Y. Tso and C.Y.H. Chao, 2016. Experimental Investigation of a Passive Thermal Management System for High-powered Lithium Ion Batteries using Nickel Foam-Paraffin Composite. Energy, 115 209-218.
  • C.Y. Tso and C.Y.H. Chao, 2016. Solid-State Thermal Diode with Shape Memory Alloys. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 93 605-611.

2015

  • C.Y. Tso, K.C. Chan, C.Y.H. Chao and C.L. Wu, 2015. Experimental Performance Analysis on an Adsorption Cooling System using Zeolite13X/CaCl2 adsorbent with Various Operation Sequences. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 85 343-355.
  • C.Y. Tso and C.Y.H. Chao, 2015. Study of Enthalpy of Evaporation, Saturated Vapor Pressure and Evaporation Rate of Aqueous Nanofluids. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 84 931-941.
  • K.C. Chan, C.Y. Tso, C.Y.H. Chao and C.L. Wu, 2015. Experiment verified Simulation Study of the Operating Sequences on the Performance of Adsorption Cooling System. Building Simulation, Tsinghua University Press. 8 255 – 269.

2014

  • C.Y. Tso, S.C. Fu and C.Y.H. Chao, 2014. A Semi-Analytical Model for the Thermal Conductivity of Nanofluids and Determination of the Nanolayer Thickness. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 70 202-214.
  • C.Y. Tso, S.C. Fu and C.Y.H. Chao, 2014. Modeling a Solar-Powered Double Bed Novel Composite Adsorbent (Silica Activated Carbon/CaCl2) - Water Adsorption Chiller. Building Simulation, Tsinghua University Press.7185-196.

2012

  • C.Y. Tso, C.Y.H. Chao and S.C. Fu, 2012. Performance Analysis of a Waste Heat Driven Activated Carbon based Composite Adsorbent – Water Adsorption Chiller using Simulation Model. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 55 7596-7610.
  • C.Y. Tso and C.Y.H. Chao, 2012. Activated Carbon, Silica-gel and Calcium Chloride Composite Adsorbents for Energy Efficient Solar Adsorption Cooling and Dehumidification Systems. International Journal of Refrigeration, 35 1626-1638.

Patents

  1. Y.W. Du, C.Y. Tso*, S. Liu, and T.C. Ho, Perovskite Thermochromic Transparent Wood and Its Fabrication Method, US Patent Application Publication, Pub. No.: 18/347319. Filing Date: July 5, 2023.
  2. S. Liu and C.Y. Tso, A Durable Thermochromic Perovskite Smart Window, US Non-Provisional Patent, PWG/PA/1413/1/2023.
  3. S. Liu and C.Y. Tso*, 复合材料及其制备, Chinese Patent, Filing Date: 10 Nov 2023.
  4. M.I. Iqbal, K.X. Lin, H.H. Lee, and C.Y. Tso*, Electrospun Radiative Cooling Textile, US Patent Application Publication, Pub. No.: 17/886,740, Filing Date: 12 Aug 2022.
  5. K.X. Lin, S.R. Chen, T. Zhu, Y. Zhu, H.H. Lee, T.C. Ho and C.Y. Tso*, Passive Radiative Cooling Ceramic, US Patent Application Publication, Pub. No.: 17/879878, Filing Date: 3 Aug 2022.
  6. S.R. Chen, Y.W. Du, K.X. Lin, Y.J. Zeng, L.C. Chao, Y.H. Zhu, H.H. Lee, T.C. Ho and C.Y. Tso*, A Multi-layer Particle-embedded Passive Radiative Cooling Paint, Hong Kong Short-term Patent Application, App. NO.: 32021034661.7, 7 July 2021.
  7. S. Liu, C.Y. Tso*, H.H. Lee, and T.C. Ho, Thermochromic Composite Material, Its Preparation and Use, US Patent Application Publication, Pub. No.: US 2022/0242004 A1. Pub. Date: Aug 4, 2022. Filed on Feb 2 2021.
  8. S.R. Chen, C.Y. Tso*, K.X. Lin, S.X. Bai, L.C. Chao, H.H. Lee and T.C. Ho, Radiative Cooling Paint and Method for Covering a surface with the Radiative Cooling Paint, Hong Kong Short-term Patent, Application no.: 32020022670.4, Patent no.: HK30053899, Date of Filing 24 Dec 2020.
  9. S.R. Chen, C.Y. Tso*, K.X. Lin, S.X. Bai, L.C. Chao, H.H. Lee and T.C. Ho, 辐射冷却涂料和表 ⾯涂覆⽅法, Chinese Patent, Patent No.: ZL 2021 11591407.2, March 14 2023.
  10. C.Y. Tso*, S.R. Chen, H.H. Lee and T.C. Ho, Self-regenerated Hybrid Dehumidifier with Air Purification, US Provisional Patent, Priority NO. 63/039,536, 16 June 2020.
  11. C.Y. Tso and C.Y. Chao, Passive Thermal Diode, US Full Application, US Patent No. US10365049B2, 30 July, 2019. (Also, Chinese Full Patent No. ZL201680041425.4, Oct 11, 2019).
  12. C.Y. Tso, C.Y. Chao and G.N. Sze To, Activated Carbon/Silica-gel/CaCl2 Composite Adsorbent Material for Air-Conditioning Applications and a Method of Preparing the Same, US Full Application, US Patent No. 8962520B2, 24 Feb 2015. (Also Hong Kong Patent No. HK1176033A1, Dec 19, 2014, Chinese Full Patent No. CN102744036B, July 9, 2014).
  13. C.Y. Tso, C.Y. Chao, K.C. Chan, C.L. Wu, G.N. Sze-To and H.H. Qiu, A Novel Evaporator for Adsorption Cooling Applications, Chinese Utility Models, Patent No. ZL201320877468.X, 20 Aug 2014.
  14. C.Y. Tso, C.Y. Chao, K.C. Chan and C.L. Wu, A Spray Cooing Evaporator with Nanofluid as Adsorbate for Adsorption Cooling Applications, Chinese Utility Models, Patent No. ZL201320877484.9, 20 Aug 2014.

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  30. <<友綠網>>;<<建築碳中和>> Topic: 零碳科技:被动式辐射制冷“⿊科技”,⼤幅降低建筑耗电 量, 18 - 19 March 2024.
  31. <<香港經濟⽇報>> Topic: ⾰命性無電製冷 為城市降溫, 14 March 2024.
  32. <<Bastillepost>> Topic: 香港⾸屆綠⾊周開幕 綠⾊科技企業引領可持續發展之路, 1 March 2024.
  33. <<香港中華煤氣有限公司Towngas>> Topic:【創科⼒量】香港初創公司研發神奇建築物料 降溫 30°C 走向國際市場, 1 March 2024.
    香港初創公司建築物料 降溫
  34. <<am730>> Topic: 創科公司研發無電製冷技術 助降低⾞廂溫度, 25 February 2024.
    創科公司研發無電製冷技術
  35. <<Capital Hong Kong>> Topic: 港初創研發神奇建築物料 降溫30度走向國際市場, 25 February 2024.
    港初創研發神奇建築物料降溫
  36. <<新浪香港>> Topic: 初創公司研發神奇建築物料 降溫30度走向國際市場, 25 February 2024.
  37. <<信報財經新聞>> Topic: 港初創公司研發神奇建築物料走向國際市場, 25 February 2024.
    港初創公司研發神奇建築物料
  38. <<⼤公報>> Topic: 乘「⼀帶⼀路」東風 港企積極「走出去」, 20 February 2024.
    ⼀帶⼀路東風港企積極走出去
  39. <<The Daily NNA>>, Title: 創冷科技(i2Cool)(1)【第5回】香港発の冷却塗料開発 企業, 17 January 2024.
  40. OBE RAW GREEN, Episode 002, Radiating Efficiency, Podcast on Spotify, 10 January 2024.
  41. Croucher Foundation News, Title: Ultra-white ceramic tiles can cool buildings without electricity, 29 Dec 2023.
    Ultra-white ceramic tiles can cool buildings without electricity
  42. Impact Hub Shanghai, Title: 聚焦⽓候科技与创新,在COP28对话全球创业者, 22 December 2023.
  43. LHF Internal Newsletter article, Title: City University of Hong Kong (“CityU”) iPaint Application at Subdivided Flats and Rooftop Houses in Sham Shui Po, 16 Dec 2023.
    CityU iPaint Subdivided Flats Rooftop Houses Sham Shui Po
  44. FHKI’s magazine Topic: Electricity-free Cooling iPaint invented by I2cool reducing carbon emission and building a sustainable society together, 13 Dec 2023.
    Electricity-free Cooling iPaint invented by I2cool
  45. 香港商報 <<聽取氣候變化⼤會參展商介紹綠⾊科技>>, 7 Dec, 2023.
  46. South China Morning Post, Topic: Hong Kong team says new cool white ceramic can reflect nearly all sunlight and cut air-conditioning costs, 27 Nov 2023
  47. 奇妙電視 HOY TV <<智•創未來>> Topic: 製冷塗料助省電降溫,18 Nov 2023
    奇妙電視 HOY TV 製冷塗料助省電降溫
  48. <<Green Start Up>> Topic: The new ceramic material that can offer us cooler homes with no power use, 15 Nov 2023
  49. <<Run Down Bulletin>> Topic: Better than air conditioning? This ceramic cools buildings; know, 15 Nov 2023
  50. <<TEXAL>> Topic: 99.6%の反射率で建物を冷却する超⽩⾊セラミックが開発された, 15 Nov 2023
  51. <<科技新報>> Topic: 陽光反射達創紀錄6%,香港超⽩陶瓷成建築降溫新助⼿, 14 Nov 2023
  52. <<東網>> Topic: 城⼤研發製冷瓷磚 具⾼反光⾼散熱特性 節省20%製冷⽤電,11 Nov 2023
    城⼤研發製冷瓷磚
  53. <<⽂匯報>> Topic: 城⼤研製冷瓷磚 節省⾼達20%電⼒,11 Nov 2023
    城⼤研製冷瓷磚
  54. <<Asia Research News>> Topic: New cooling ceramic can enhance energy efficiency for the construction sector and help combat global warming—CityU research, 11 Nov 2023
  55. <<Nation World News>> Topic: Chinese researchers have invented passive cooling ceramics to keep buildings cool without using electricity, 11 Nov 2023
  56. <<Memesita>> Topic: Chinese researchers invent passive cooling ceramics to keep buildings cool without using electricity, 10 Nov 2023
  57. <<香港經濟⽇報>> Topic: 【創新科技】城⼤研發製冷瓷磚節省⾼達20%電⼒ 建築業等⽤途適 ⽤,10 Nov 2023
  58. <<Bioengineer.org>> Topic: New cooling ceramic can enhance energy efficiency for the construction sector and help combat global warming—City University of Hong Kong research, 10 Nov 2023
  59. <<MIRAGE>> Topic: CityU's Cooling Ceramic Boosts Energy Efficiency, Fights Warming, 10 Nov 2023
  60. <<QSCIENMAG>> Topic: New cooling ceramic can enhance energy efficiency for the construction sector and help combat global warming—City University of Hong Kong research, 10 Nov 2023
  61. <<網易新聞>>; <<中國經濟導報>>; <<界⾯新聞>>; <<新華報業網>>; <<中國宏觀經濟網>>; <<新浪網新聞>>; <<鳳凰網>>; <<經濟⽇報>>; <<搜狐網新聞>>; <<i⿊⾺網>> Topic: 新型制冷 陶瓷在Science上发表,为建筑节能带来⾰命性突破,10 Nov 2023
  62. <<香港新聞網>> Topic: 香港科學園代表團回訪⼭東省促進科技領域交流及合作, 24 October 2023.
  63. <<⼤灣區衛視—灣區最新聞報道>> , Topic: 無電製冷技術, 12 October 2023.
  64. Now TV Interview, Title: 【⼀帶⼀路10周年】⼤學⽣創業夢⼯場 中東變港初創跳板, 25 September 2023.
  65. 《安永EY》 , Topic: 聚能⼤灣區 | 科技「綠」動灣區,洞⾒可持續城市未來, 21 September 2023.
  66. 《⽂匯報》 Topic:⽤⾜⼤灣區產學研優勢, 港團隊研無電製冷技術, 12 August 2023.
    ⽤⾜⼤灣區產學研優勢
  67. <<東周刊>> Topic: “創冷”油漆 助實現碳中和, 9 August 2023
    創冷油漆
  68. TVB News 無線新聞 Title: 葵涌有中學天台塗可反射太陽能輻射塗層 冀降溫及節能減碳, 26 June 2023.
    天台塗可反射太陽能輻射塗層
  69. <<香港01>>; <<明報>>; <<東網>>; 學校天台降溫塗層 頂層課室即減兩度, 25 June 2023.
    學校天台降溫塗層頂層課室即減兩度
  70. <<⾺來⻄亞亞洲電視新聞>>, Title: HK Tech 300東南亞創業賽 旨在促進區域科技發展, 9 May 2023.
  71. <<明報>>, Title: 港企輻射製冷塗料 今年銷售額料2000萬, 23 April 2023.
  72. ViuTV Interview - <<智富通>>, Host: Tin YU; Interview Theme: Startup Express – Passive Radiative Cooling Technology for Carbon Neutrality, broadcasted on April 14, 2023.
  73. <<香港商報網>>; <<明報>>; <<香港經濟⽇報>>; <<am730>>; <<香港01>>; <<新华社>>; <<36kr>>; <<中国新闻周刊>>; <<世展⽹>>; <<⽶贰资本>>; <<智通财经>>; i2Cool 摘得百万 美元⾦奖 第⼆届TERA-Award, 29 Mar 2023.
    Cooling startup sets the pace
  74. Now TV News: 天台劏房⼾塗降溫塗層 預計可節省四⾄五成⽤電, broadcasted on 19 Feb. 2023.
  75. <<⼤公报>>, Title: 初創企業: “⼀帶⼀路” 助拓中東商機, 8 Feb 2023.
  76. <<東網-即時新聞>>, Title: 仿蟻毛反射陽光 研無電製冷技術 港初創企創新賽奪冠, 30 Mar 2023.
  77. <<香港虎報>>, Title: Cooling startup sets the pace, 30 Mar 2023.
  78. Phoenix Media Inv - <<鳳凰秀>>; Interview Theme: Thermochromic Smart Windows for Energy Saving, broadcasted on December 26, 2022.
    Thermochromic Smart Windows
  79. ViuTV Interview - <<智富通>>, Host: Ada Chong; Interview Theme: Business Opportunities in Greater Bay Area, broadcasted on December 22, 2022.
    Business Opportunities in Greater Bay Area
  80. RTHK Interview - <<大氣候>>, Host: 胡世傑、鄭萃雯; Interview Theme: Electricity-free Cooling Technology for Carbon Neutrality, broadcasted on August 6, 2022.
  81. TVB Interview - <<大灣區解碼>>, Host: Toni Wong; Interview Theme: Innovation and Technology in Greater Bay Area, broadcasted on June 9, 2022.
    tvb_interview
  82. News: <<明報>>; Interviewed Topic: Thermochromic Smart Windows; Date: 11 April 2022.
    ming_po
  83. News: <<香港經濟日報>> & <<東網>>; Interviewed Research Topic: Thermochromic Hydrogel Smart Windows; Date: 5 Oct 2021.
    Thermochromic Hydrogel Smart Windows
  84. TVB Interview - Innovation GPS <<創科導航>>, Research Topic: Thermochromic Smart Windows, broadcasted on Sep 8, 2021.
    Thermochromic Smart Windows
  85. Phone Interview, RTHK, 香港電台普通話台,節目:《寰聽世界》,項目:「一種用於建築的零耗能、低成本及高效能被動輻射製冷技術」,25 May 2021.
  86. Dr. Tso was invited to join the Chief Executive’s Reception to congratulate the success of Hong Kong teams at the Grand Hall of Hong Kong Science Park on 17 May 2021. At the Reception, Dr. Tso explained his innovation on “An Energy-Free, Low-Cost and High Cooling Performance Passive Radiative Cooling Technology for Building Applications” to Ms. Carrie Lam, HKSAR Chief Executive, and other guests. CityU’s President, Prof. Way Kuo, and Vice President for Research and Technology, Prof. Michael Yang, congratulated the teams for their brilliant performance.
    HKSAR Chief Executive

  87. News: <<星島日報>>; <<AM730>>; <<頭條日報>>; <<香港商報>>; Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days (IGED), Special Edition 2021. Gold with Congratulations of the Jury (評審團特別嘉許金獎), Date: 25 Mar 2021.
    AM730
    星島日報
    香港商報

  88. TVB Interview - Innovation GPS <<創科導航>>, Research Topic: Daytime Passive Radiative Cooling Paint, broadcasted on March 17, 2021.
    TVB Innovation GPS 創科導航

  89. Video production project for promoting the HK PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) at HKUST, Date: 25 Jan 2021.
    HK PhD Fellowship Scheme HKPFS

  90. News: <<文匯報>>; <<星島日報>>; <<AM730>>; <<經濟一周>>; <<東網>>; <<Yahoo新聞>>; Interviewed Research Topic: Daytime Passive Radiative Cooling; Date: 2-3 Dec 2020.
    星島日報 AM730 Yahoo新聞
    文匯報

  91. News: Hong Kong Headline News 頭條日報, Topic: <<非常製冷塗層,慳能源零雪種>> Date: 24 Nov 2020.
    頭條日報 非常製冷塗層

  92. Hong Kong TVB 無綫財經資訊台 interview, <<港生活.港享受>> talking about energy and environmental related issues, together with Prof. Michael Leung, Prof. Wang Zuankai, and Dr. Square Fong. Date: 6 July 2019.
    港生活 港享受

  93. Officiating Guest, Graduation Ceremony, Po Leung Kuk Yao Ling Sun College, Tsuen Wan, NT, Hong Kong. Date: 24 May 2019.
  94. RTHK: 香港電台節目《日常8點半》, 空內空氣質素. Date: 10 Jan 2019
    日常8點半 空內空氣質素

  95. TV Advertisement: Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, Topic: Green Life, Making things happen (Hong Kong Science Park Phase 3). Date: Feb 2013.
    Green Life
    Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks

  96. Radio: Commercial Radio Hong Kong 香港商業電台雷霆881, <<人生交叉盤>>, Invited by 陳永陸(陸叔), Topic: How to make our planet greener. Date: 22 Feb 2013.
  97. News: Hong Kong Headline News 頭條日報, Topic: Adsorption Cooling Systems, a new environmentally-friendly cooling system, no refrigerants, no compressors. Date: 23 Nov 2012, Page: P40.
    new environmentally-friendly cooling system
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Edwin Tso
Contact Information
Office: YEUNG-G5441
Phone: +(852)-3442-4623
Fax: +(852)-3442-0688
Email: chiytso@cityu.edu.hk
Web: Energy, Materials and Built Environmental Laboratory

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Research Interests
  • Heat Transfer
  • Thermal Management
  • Thermofluids
  • Energy Conversion
  • Indoor Built Environment
  • Energy Efficient Building Technology