Janet Kit Yan Chan

Prof. Janet Kit Yan Chan

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Biography

Professor Janet Kit Yan Chan is Associate Professor of Teaching at HKU and Chief Program Leader of the University Climate Ambassador Program (UNICAP). She holds a PhD in Environmental Pollution and Toxicology and an MSc with Distinction, and is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA) and a Professional Member of HKIQEP. Before joining HKU, she worked at an international NGO headquarters in Geneva as climate focal point. An award-winning educator, she has pioneered student-partnership models in climate education through initiatives such as UNICAP, the HKU Climate Ambassador Program, and the ESG Podcast. Her innovations have earned the HKU Outstanding Teaching Award, the Advanced Materials Innovation Award, and finalist honours at the PIEoneer and International Green Gown Awards. She has secured over HK$8 million in grants and supervised more than 260 student projects, many leading to publications and community impact. As Chief Examiner of the MSc in Environmental Management, she oversees a programme generating over HK$20 million annually in teaching income. Professor Chan serves on government and professional bodies: she is a Member of the Lantau Conservation Fund, an External Assessor for the Environment and Conservation Fund, and a Panel Member of the RAE 2026 for the University Grants Committee. She is also a Member of the Marine Ecology Enhancement Fund Management Committee (Airport Authority) and an active contributor to EMAHK.

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