Prof. Fei Chen is currently a Professor and Associate Head of Division of Environment and Sustainability at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He previously served over 25 years at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), culminating as Deputy Director of the Hydrometeorology Applications Program. His research specializes in land–atmosphere interactions, urbanization impacts on climate, and development of community weather and climate models. In 2025, he received the prestigious Luke Howard Award from the International Association for Urban Climate, recognizing his transformative contributions to urban climate modeling and policy-relevant applications. The award reflects his leadership in developing next-generation urban weather and climate models for localized hazard forecasting, including tools to improve predictions of urban heatwaves, air quality, and extreme precipitation. At HKUST, Prof. Chen spearheads interdisciplinary initiatives integrating physical climate science with AI and sustainability. These efforts inform both academic research and practical tools—such as high-resolution urban prediction systems—for decision-makers across the Asia-Pacific region. He plays a central role in the Urban-PREDICT project under the WWRP, advancing early-warning capabilities in climate-vulnerable cities.