Chemical research in the ABCT department is led by academics covering a wide spectrum of areas, divided into the categories listed below. The Department is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support interdisciplinary collaborations and high-level research on topics from fundamental concepts to practical applications.
Analytical Chemistry
Carbon Nanomaterials
Chemical Biology
Environmental Chemistry and Technology
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Photochemistry and Photo physics
Polymer Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Expected September 2026
Start date
January 2026
Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,
Room TU502 Yip Kit Chuen Building,
Kowloon City, Hong Kong, Kowloon
3-year full-time
Normally hold an MPhil or equivalent (a research postgraduate degree with a dissertation as an award requirement) conferred by a recognised university.
4-year full-time
Normally hold:
A masters degree; OR
A bachelors degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent qualification), conferred by a recognised university.
The requirements for those who do not have a degree for which English was the language of instruction at a recognised university are:
An overall score of at least 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR
A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 or above for the Internet-based test.
