Dr. Cher Lau

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cher Hon Lau is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in the area of Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on the design and synthesis of porous frameworks using cost-effective commercial materials. He has developed nanomaterials for various applications including hydrocarbon purification, energy storage, alcohol recovery through dehydration, and water purification. His work involves the deployment of materials as adsorbents and additives in polymer membranes, striving to advance the state-of-the-art in membrane technology. Lau is dedicated to the use of nanotechnology to fabricate sophisticated membrane structures that enable ultrafast molecular separations with minimal operational driving forces. He aims to see the practical deployment of these membranes in real-world applications while conducting research that supports the scale-up production of materials and polymers. Lau collaborates extensively with international scholars to develop new techniques suited for producing cutting-edge materials.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing