Prof. Yun Hang Hu made seminal contributions to advanced catalysts, novel materials and innovative processes for clean energy and renewable energy. His collaborations with Canadian universities created a new direction not only for heterogeneous catalysis but also for the utilization of solar energy and greenhouse gases, which is truly important for Canada. As a world-renowned leading expert in energy materials and processes, he was recognized with numerous prestigious honors and awards including election to Fellow by six major societies (AAAS, ACS, APS, AIChE, ASM International, and RSC) and the Rudolf Erren Award from the International Association for Hydrogen Energy