At the beginning of 2025, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) welcomed its new Dean—Professor Jun Liang Zhou, a renowned scholar in Environmental Engineering.
His arrival marks a new chapter of excellence in research and education for the faculty.
Dean’s Welcome
Welcome to the Faculty of Science and Engineering, UNNC! Our faculty brings together a team of leading experts and scholars from the UK and around the globe, dedicated to becoming a world leader in engineering education and research through global collaboration and interdisciplinary development.
We emphasise cultivating students’ critical thinking, innovation, logical reasoning, teamwork, and communication skills while instilling a strong commitment to sustainability in technology and the environment.
With the robust support of University of Nottingham’s global alumni network of over 440,000 members, along with support from society and government, students at UNNC’s Faculty of Science and Engineering will continue to benefit from scholarships, high-quality education and research opportunities, and modern facilities.
Professor Jun Liang Zhou
Dean of Faculty of Science and Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dean’s Profile
Before joining UNNC, Professor Zhou held prominent positions in leading international universities and research institutions. He served as the Director of the Centre for Green Technology and Professor of Environmental Engineering at UTS, where he was also the Head of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, responsible for the school’s strategic development and research direction. These experiences have endowed him with extensive expertise in academic research, team management, and international collaboration.
Professor Zhou, a distinguished scholar in environmental engineering, obtained a PhD degree from the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. He has made significant achievements in advanced water and wastewater treatment, contaminated land remediation, waste-to-energy technologies, and vehicle emissions detection. To date, he has published more than 350 papers in international journals, with 20 recognised as Top 1% Highly-Cited Papers. His work has garnered over 25,000 citations, achieving an h-index of 91(Scopus). He has been listed as an Elsevier Highly-Cited Chinese Researcher (2014–present), a World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University, and a Highly-Cited Researcher (Clarivate).
He is an expert panel member for several prestigious funding agencies and frequently invited to review research funding proposals, including the EU’s Horizon 2020 Programme, NERC, NNSFC, the Australian Research Council, and the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Commission. He is also actively engaged in numerous international academic organisations, holding key roles such as the Chair of The Chinese Society of Chemical Science and Technology in the UK, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and Associate Editor of npj Clean Water.
Professor Zhou’s contributions to the field of environmental engineering have earned him widespread international recognition. As a leading figure in environmental engineering research and technological innovation, he has played a pivotal role in promoting global environmental protection and sustainable development, enjoying outstanding global reputation and influence.