Research and Scholarship 2005

Titles of These

Department

Degree

Research Postgraduate

Title of Thesis

Anatomy

M.Phil.

Chau, Suk-yi

Study of the expression of Sonic hedgehog and its receptors in T cells and the identification of Sonic hedgehog dowm-stream targets in activated CD4+T cells

Anatomy

Ph.D.

Deng, Wen

Dynamics of chromosome instability in human cells undergoing immortalization

Anatomy

Ph.D.

Feng, Huichen

Gene expression profile in human trophoblast and gestational trophoblastic disease

Anatomy

Ph.D.

Lai, Ka-wai

In vitro study of ovarian folliculogenesis in galactosemic rats

Anatomy

M.Phil.

Lin, Kim-fung

Evaluation of calcium/calmodulin kinase II as therapeutic target in beta-amyloid peptide neurotoxicity

Anatomy

Ph.D.

Mok, Kwok-hei

Characterization of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in normal,high-tension and normal-tension glaucoma using optical coherence tomography

Anatomy

Ph.D.

Yuan, Qiuju

Plasticity of hypothalamic magnocellular system following axonal damage by hypophysectomy in developing and adult rats

Architecture

Ph.D.

Wong, C. W

Adaptive information retrieval environment for collaborative architectural design work

Asian Studies

Ph.D.

Law, Chi-kin

Study on population dynamics in Hong Kong

Biochemistry

M.Phil.

Chan, Ka-wai

Characterization of a physiological 62-kDa protein substrate for ganglioside-stimulated protein kinase in central nervous systemmyelin

Biochemistry

M.Phil.

Chan, Ting-fai

Analysis of two naturally : occurring G6PD deficient mutants, G6PD Campinus and G6PD Fukaya

Biochemistry

M.Phil.

Cheung, Man-sze

Investigating the role of FoxM1 in cell cycle progression by inducible RNA interference

Biochemistry

M.Phil.

Law, Kit-fong, Stephanie

Molecular consequences of Indian hedgehog mutations in distal digit patterning

Biochemistry

Ph.D.

Liu, Jun

Molecular cloning and functional analysis of chondroitin 6-sulfotransferase (rat) in relation to post-traumatic nerve regeneration

Biochemistry

M.Phil.

Poon, Wai-hei

Induction of cellular stress responses by specific Kappa-opioid receptor agonist

Biochemistry

M.Phil.

Tam, Siu-man, Tammy

Study of sPDZD2 function using in vitro and in vivo approaches

Biochemistry

Ph.D.

Wang, Xiaotao

Study of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)class I deficient mutants : R393G and R393H at the dimer interface versus other mutants

Botany

M.Phil.

Chaturvedi, Gayathri

Functional characterization of OsELF3 as a flowering time regulator of rice

Botany

Ph.D.

Choi, Siu-mei

Study of structure-function relationships in globulin from common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) seeds

Botany

M.Phil.

Fang, Xuya

Characteristics of extracts from Prunella vulgaris on the immune response of monocytes/macrophages

Botany

M.Phil.

Yu, Manda

Identification and characterization of ethylene receptor genes inrice

Botany

M.Phil.

Yuen, Hiu-fung

Study of the catabolite repression of the dehalogenase IVa gene of Burkholderia cepacia MBA4

Business

Ph.D.

Tsui, Po-yung

Characteristics of modern labour laws and factors affecting their implementation : a study of the electronics and telecommunications industry in the Shenzhen special economic zone of China

Business

M.Phil.

Yuen, Sze-ling

Empirical investigation of the effects of coaction facilitation on task outcomes and process perceptions of decision-making groups within the group support system context

Chemistry

M.Phil.

Chan, Chun-yu

Mass spectrometric analysis of selected glycoproteins

Chemistry

Ph.D.

Leung, Sze-kar

Novel reactions of oxabicyclic compounds and reductive aldol cyclizations of activated alkynes

Chemistry

Ph.D.

Li, Wei

Peptides of Alpha-Aminoxy acids : novel secondary structures and applications as selective chloride receptors

Chemistry

Ph.D.

Ma, Chi-chiu

Tribological study of carbon nanotube oscillators

Chemistry

Ph.D.

Ma, Tongmei

Cavity ringdown laser absorption spectroscopy of free radicals

Chemistry

M.Phil.

Ngan, Tung-wan

Design, synthesis and studies of novel photochromic zinc(II) thiolate complexes

Chemistry

Ph.D.

Poon, Ch-yan

Synthetic studies towards isaindigotidione

Chemistry

Ph.D.

Wong, Chun-yuen

Ruthenium-carbon bonding interaction synthesis and spectroscopic studies of ruthenium-acetylide, -carbene, -vinylidene and -allenylidene complexes

Chemistry

Ph.D.

Yip, Ka-lai

Ruthenium and osmium-nitrogen mulitple bonded complexes with chelating nitrogen and/or oxygen atom donor ligands : synthesis, structures and reactivity studies

Chemistry

Ph.D.

Zhang, Yuhui

Beta-Aminoxy peptides as foldamers : synthesis and conformational studies

Chinese

M.Phil.

Chan, Man-fong, Mandy

Hong Kong's social development and language change in the last 50 years = : Xianggang jin wu shi nian de she hui fa zhan yu yu yan bian huaHong Kong's social development and language change in the last 50 years = : 香港近五十年的社會發展與語言變化

Chinese

Ph.D.

Chang, Mei-tsu

Study of the prose-writings of contemporary women writers in Taiwan (1980-2000) = : Taiwan dang dai zuo jia san wen yan jiu(1980-2000)A study of the prose-writings of contemporary women writers in Taiwan (1980-2000) = : 台灣當代女作家散文研究(1980-2000)

Chinese

M.Phil.

Gong, Xiaolin

Study of modern Chinese song lyrics = : Zhongguo jin dai ge ci yan jiuA study of modern Chinese Song Lyrics = : 中國近代歌詞研究

Chinese

M.Phil.

Hui, Ching

Study of Yuwen Heita (505-556) and the establishment of the Northern Zhou DynastyA study of Yuwen Heita (505-556) and the establishment of the Northern Zhou Dynasty = : 宇文黑獺建周代魏研究

Chinese

Ph.D.

Lam, Yu-shan

Critical analysis of Chen Wangdao's linguistic studies : Lun Chen Wangdao de yu yan xue yan jiuA critical analysis of Chen Wangdao's linguisticstudies = : 論陳望道的語言學研究

Chinese

Ph.D.

Lam, Yu-shan

Critical analysis of Chen Wangdao's linguistic studies : Lun Chen Wangdao de yu yan xue yan jiuA critical analysis of Chen Wangdao's linguisticstudies = : 論陳望道的語言學研究

Chinese

M.Phil.

Ng, Mei-pou, Mabel

Study on the immigrants from the Korean Peninsula in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) : Tang dai Chaoxian Bandao qiao min yan jiuA study on the immigrants from the Korean Peninsula in the Tang Dynasty (618-907)= : 唐代朝鮮半島僑民研究

Chinese

Ph.D.

Shum, Ching-man, Olivia

Study of women in the families of government officials in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) : Tang dai huan men fu nu yan jiuA study of women in the families of government officials in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) = : 唐代宦門婦女研究

Chinese

Ph.D.

Siu, King-wai

Dating the extant version of the Kongzi Jiayu : a linguistic and textual exploration = Jin benKongzi jia yucheng shu nian dai xin kao: cong yu yan ji wen xian jiao du kao chaDating the extant version of the Kongzi Jiayu : a linguistic and textual exploration = 今本《孔子家語》成書年代新考: 從語言及文獻角度考察

Chinese

M.Phil.

Tsang, Ka-fai, Walter

Study of three Chinese translations of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-four

Chinese

M.Phil.

Wong, Chun-wai

Contributions of intellectuals and Jesuit missionaries of the Late Ming and early Qing period to the compilation of the Chongzhen Lishu (Calendar Compendium of the Chongzhen Reign) = : Ming mo Qing chu zhi shi fen zi, Yesu Hui shi yu "Chongzhen li shu" de bian zuanThe contributions of intellectuals and Jesuit missionaries of the Late Ming and early Qing period to the compilation of the Chongzhen Lishu (Calendar Compendium of the Chongzhen Reign) = : 明末清初知識分子, 耶穌會士與《崇禎曆書》的編纂

Chinese

M.Phil.

Wong, King-fai

From the novel Fuxi Fuxi to the movie Judou : a study of Chinese culture in the eyes of the west = Cong xiao shuo dao dian ying kan xi fang lun shu de Zhongguo wen hua : yi yuan zhu xiao shuo "Fuxi Fuxi" ji dian ying "Judou" wei liFrom the novel Fuxi Fuxi to the movie Judou : a study of Chinese culture in the eyes of the west = 從小說到電影看西方論述的中國文化: 以原著小說《伏羲伏羲》及電影《菊豆》為例

Chinese

M.Phil.

Yeung, Hong-ting

Study of loan words in Chinese language in Hong Kong : Xianggang de Han yu wai lai ci yan jiuA study of loan words in Chinese language in Hong Kong = : 香港的漢語外來詞研究

Chinese

Ph.D.

Yu, Yuen-yee, Frankie

Living on the margin : a study of the fictions by Shanghai women writers (1942-1949) = Jia feng zhong de sheng cun zhuang tai: Shanghai nu zuo jia xiao shuo yan jiu (1942-1949)Living on the margin : a study of the fictions by Shanghai women writers (1942-1949) = 夾縫中的生存狀態:上海女作家小說研究(1942-1949)

Civil Engineering

Ph.D.

Fung, Wing-kun

use of recycled concrete in construction

Civil Engineering

Ph.D.

Junaideen, Sainulabdeen Mohamed

Failure of saturated sandy soils due to increase in pore water pressure

Civil Engineering

M.Phil.

Ma, Xiaobo

Nitrogen flux analysis and its implications for environmental management in Huizhou, China

Civil Engineering

M.Phil.

Mok, Ka-ying

Pilot study on the use of public fill in seawall foundations

Civil Engineering

Ph.D.

Sheikh, MD. Neaz

Seismic assessment of buildings in Hong Kong with special emphasis on displacement-based approaches

Civil Engineering

M.Phil.

Shi, Xinlong

Membrane fouling of activated sludge

Civil Engineering

Ph.D.

Wong, Tse-man, Ken

Red tides and algal blooms in subtropical Hong Kong waters : field observations and Lagrangian modeling

Civil Engineering

Ph.D.

Yu, Feng

Behavior of large capacity jacked piles : Da he zai jing ya zhuang de ji liBehavior of large capacity jacked piles= : 大荷載靜壓樁的機理

Clinical Oncology

Ph.D.

Tai, Lai-shan

Molecular genetic characterizations of human non-small cell lung cancer

Comparative Literature

M.Phil.

Chau, Ka-wah, Anna

Imaginary spaces in children's fantasy fiction : a psychoanalytic reading of Lewis Carroll's Alice Books and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials Trilogy

Comparative Literature

M.Phil.

Tang, Siu-hang, Wesley

Beyond hybridization : the spatial histories of Mong Kok, Hong Kong

Computer Science and Information Systems

M.Phil.

Chan, Pui-yee

study on predicting gene relationship from a computational perspective

Computer Science and Information Systems

M.Phil.

Chan, Yik-Kwan, Eric

Investigation of a router-based approach to defense against Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack

Computer Science and Information Systems

M.Phil.

Chen, Weisong

pervasive information framework based on semantic routing and cooperative caching

Computer Science and Information Systems

M.Phil.

Cheung, Lai-sze

Delegation of rights using PKI-based components

Computer Science and Information Systems

M.Phil.

Chow, Sze-ming, Sherman

Forward security from bilinear pairings : signcryption and threshold signature

Computer Science and Information Systems

M.Phil.

Go, Hiu-wing

Forward security and certificate management in mobile AD Hoc networks

Computer Science and Information Systems

M.Phil.

Ho, Ngai-lam

Algorithms on constrained sequence alignment

Computer Science and Information Systems

Ph.D.

Hon, Wing-kai

On the construction and application of compressed text indexes

Computer Science and Information Systems

M.Phil.

Lam, Yat-kin

Intelligent lexical access based on Chinese/English text queries

Computer Science and Information Systems

M.Phil.

Lu, Ning

Efficient algorithms for optimizing whole genome alignment

Computer Science and Information Systems

M.Phil.

Mui, Yuen-chi

Comparison and improvement of siRNA design tools

Computer Science and Information Systems

Ph.D.

Ng, Chi-kwong

Location management and level switching schemes in multitier mobile communication systems

Computer Science and Information Systems

M.Phil.

Siu, Po-lam, Pauline

Context-aware state management for supporting mobility in a pervasive environment

Computer Science and Information Systems

M.Phil.

Tso, Chi-wai

Stringency of tests for random number generators

Computer Science and Information Systems

M.Phil.

Wang, Tianqi

architecture to support scalable distributed virtual environment systems on grid

Computer Science and Information Systems

Ph.D.

Zhang, Minghua

Sequence mining algorithms

Computer Science and Information Systems

M.Phil.

Zhang, Xin, Iris

Fast mining of spatial co-location patterns

Dentistry

Ph.D.

Jin, Ye

Characterization of Candida albicans biofilms : their formation, anti-fungal resistance, and differentiation

Dentistry

Ph.D.

Ren, Lei

Lipopolysaccharide-binding protein and CD14 in human gingiva

Dentistry

Ph.D.

Xiong, Hui

Condylar adaptation to active mandibular forward positioning in non-growing rats

Earth Sciences

M.Phil.

Chan, Heung-ngai

Igneous and metamorphic rocks from SW Cyprus and NW Syria : evidence for Cretaceous microplate collision and subsequent tectonic events in the Eastern Mediterranean

Earth Sciences

M.Phil.

Chan, On-kee, Angel

Miocene collision related conglomerates, south Tibet

Earth Sciences

M.Phil.

Leung, Kar-fai

Structural analysis of Mirs Bay, Hong Kong region

Earth Sciences

M.Phil.

Mak, Sum

Seismic analysis of the South China Region

Ecology and Biodiversity

M.Phil.

Chick, Hiu-lai

Direct seeding of native species for reforestation on degraded hillsides in Hong Kong

Ecology and Biodiversity

M.Phil.

Chow, Chi-yui

Foraging behaviour of Thais clavigera : the interplay of environmental variation and predator behaviour on sheltered rocky shores

Ecology and Biodiversity

M.Phil.

Lee, Elsa

Colonization of exotic plantations by native plants and mammals in Hong Kong

Ecology and Biodiversity

M.Phil.

Weir, Jacqueline E. S

Patterns of seed dispersal by flying frugivores in Hong Kong

Ecology and Biodiversity

Ph.D.

Yam, Sau-wai

Life history, population genetics and feeding ecology of Caridina cantonensis and C. serrata(decapoda: Atyidae) in Hong Kong streams

Economics and Finance

M.Phil.

Ho, Wai-yip, Alex

Essays on state dependent pricing models

Economics and Finance

Ph.D.

Ouyang, Liangyi

Accounting and stock performance of initial public offerings and seasoned equity offerings : evidence inChina

Economics and Finance

M.Phil.

Yick, Ho-yin

Theories on derivative hedging

Education

Ph.D.

Chu, Kai-wah, Samuel

Development of information search expertise of research students

Education

Ph.D.

Fu, Hong

Personality correlates of the disposition towards interpersonal forgiveness : a Chinese perspective

Education

Ph.D.

Sun, Chui-fun, Rachel

Developing and evaluating a model of suicidal ideation for Hong Kong Chinese adolescents

Education

Ph.D.

Wong, Gunter

Visual orthographic skills in Hong Kong primary school students with spelling difficulties

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

M.Phil.

Chan, Kin-lok

Video object coding and relighting for image base representation

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

M.Phil.

Fung, Sze-wei

Modeling the rosen type piezoelectric transformer for powerconverters

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Ph.D.

Gao, Yuan

Control of chaos in advanced motor drives

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

M.Phil.

Hui, Pan

UNO : enabling person-centered and person-based computing

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Ph.D.

Kwong, Chung-yin, Calvin

Improving the performance of organic optoelectronic devices by optimizing device structures

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

M.Phil.

Lao, Yin

Image matching of running vehicles

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

M.Phil.

Mak, Yick-hong, Giuseppe

Aberration sensitivity reduction of alternating phase-shifting mask in photolithography

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

M.Phil.

Ng, Tuen-pui

factorization-based approach to projective reconstruction from line correspondences in multiple images

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

M.Phil.

Ngan, Yuk-tung, Henry

Patterned Jacquard fabric defect detection

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

M.Phil.

Poek, Chi-ki

Development of a high performance InGaP/GaAs HBT power amplifier for WCDMA applications

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

M.Phil.

Pun, Chiu-ho

Estimation of the impact of patterning error on MOSFET by conformal mapping

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

M.Phil.

Tsui, Kai-man

New design methods for perfect reconstruction filter banks

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Ph.D.

Wang, Xufang

Interference cancellation in impulse radio

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Ph.D.

Wong, Ka-kwun, Kelvin

Investigation of microbubbles and MION as intravascular susceptibility contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Ph.D.

Wu, Zhaohui

Modeling and characterization of high-temperature silicon-based thermal sensors

English

M.Phil.

Au, Mei-yan, Florence

Gender in textbook dialogues : textual analyses and classroom practices

English

M.Phil.

Chan, Lai-on

New enemies : women writers and the First World War

English

M.Phil.

Cheung, Ka-yee

stylistic approach to J.R.R. Tolkien's : The hobbit and The lord of the rings

English

M.Phil.

Yuen, Hiu-sum

Yiddish, quasi-yiddish and ideologies of American English

English

Ph.D.

Zhou, Jingqiong

Black humor in Raymond Carver's short fiction

English Studies and Comparative Literature

M.Phil.

Chan, Ching-yan, Janet

On digital aesthetics : scrutinizing aesthetic studies in the digital era

Fine Arts

M.Phil.

Leung, Mei-yin

Chinese Women's Calligraphy and Painting Society : the first women's art society in modern China

Fine Arts

M.Phil.

Luk, Yu-ping

Ren Bonian's Zhong Kui paintings

Geography

M.Phil.

Lai, Wing-man

Industrial clusters and local competitiveness : a case study of Dongguan, China

Geography

M.Phil.

Yeung, Choi-shan

Environmental policies, urban planning strategies and urban development in Hong Kong

History

M.Phil.

Lai, Chun-yue, Eric

Reading Hitler : British newspapers' representation of Nazism, 1930-39

History

M.Phil.

Salvi, Tiziana

last fifty years of legal opium in Hong Kong, 1893-1943

History

Ph.D.

Yao, Yu

Urban development in modern China, 1937-1976 : a case study of Baoji city

History

Ph.D.

Zhang, Kan

Sino-American Cold War in the US senate : a study of the role of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in the making of China policy, 1953-1972

Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering

M.Phil.

Lau, Ka-wing

holistic approach to designing cellular manufacturing systems

Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering

M.Phil.

Ouyang, Jintao

Cumulative quantity control chart and maintenance strategies for industrial processes

Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering

M.Phil.

Wong, Tse-chiu

iterative genetic algorithm-based approach to machine assignment problems

Japanese Studies

Ph.D.

Tokuhiro, Yoko

Delayed marriage in contemporary Japan : a qualitative study

Law

M.Phil.

Jiang, Lilou

Patentability of internet business methods in The People's Republic of China

Linguistics

M.Phil.

Kang, Cuiping

Phonological awareness and naming speed in good and poor Chinese readers

Linguistics

M.Phil.

Kwan, Wing-man

On the word order of locative prepositional phrases in Cantonese : processing, iconicity and grammar

Linguistics

M.Phil.

Kwok, Sze-wei

Functional MRI research on language processing in Chinese children and adults

Linguistics

M.Phil.

Lam, Shi-ching, Olivia

Aspects of the Cantonese verb phrase : order and rank

Linguistics

M.Phil.

Leung, Tsan-chiu

fMRI study of conceptual combination in Chinese

Linguistics

Ph.D.

Lun, Suen, Caesar

integrated approach to computer-assisted language learning (ICALL)

Linguistics

M.Phil.

Tai, Chung-pui

Literacy practices and functions of the Zhuang character writing system

Linguistics

M.Phil.

Wong, Wei-wah, Claudia

Reading Chinese sentences : the relationship between syntactic and semantic processing

Mathematics

M.Phil.

Chan, Ka-bo

On Griffiths' formalism of the calculus of variations

Mathematics

M.Phil.

Lam, Wai-hung

Projective embeddings of compact Kahler manifolds

Mathematics

Ph.D.

Wong, Chi-wing

Drop theorem, variational principle and their applications in locally convex spaces : a bornological approach

Mathematics

M.Phil.

Yang, Chen

Characteristic classes on complex manifolds and Chern-number inequalities on compact Kahler surfaces

Mechanical Engineering

M.Phil.

Li, Han

nanoindentation size effects of creep

Mechanical Engineering

M.Phil.

Liang, Xiaodong

comparative study of Galerkin mesh-free and finite element methods

Mechanical Engineering

M.Phil.

Mak, Chun-chung

Solitons and wave propagation in hydrodynamical and optical media

Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D.

Sheng, Ni

Trefftz boundary and polygonal finite element methods for piezoelectric and ferroelectric analyses

Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D.

Wu, Jian

Assembly redesign for layered manufacturing : an algorithmic approach

Mechanical Engineering

M.Phil.

Xie, Tian

Development of a XML-based distributed service architecture for product development in enterprise clusters

Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D.

Yin, Xiuli

Synthesizing methanol from biomass derived syngas

Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D.

Zhang, Xiujuan

effective design method for components made of a multiphase perfect material

Mechanical Engineering

M.Phil.

Zhu, Feng

Visualized CAD modeling and layered manufacturing modeling for components made of a multiphase perfect material

Medicine

Ph.D.

Chu, Mang-yee

Arthritis impact measurement scales 2 : translation, validation, utilization in clinical studies and the development of a short form

Medicine

M.Phil.

He, Hua

Anti-tumor mechanisms of cyclooxygenase inhibitors and a c-Jun-N-terminal kinase inhibitor in gastrointestinal cancers

Medicine

M.Phil.

Lee, Fung-kwan

Effects of ae-Lipoic acid on injury, production of nitric oxide and expression of caveolin-3 in the isolated rat heart subjected to ischaemia and reperfusion

Medicine

Ph.D.

Rong, Rong

Genetics of obesity in Hong Kong Chinese : a candidate gene approach focusing on the melanocortin-4 receptor and adiponectin

Microbiology

M.Phil.

Chen, Ting

Dendritic cell biology regulated by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and its associated tumors

Microbiology

Ph.D.

Cheung, Chung-yan

Response of human primary monocyte-derived macrophages to infection with highly pathogenic human influenza a virus subtype H5N1

Microbiology

M.Phil.

Cheung, Kai-wing

Generation of recombinant influenza A virus without M2 ion channel protein by introducing a point mutation at the 5' end of viral intron

Microbiology

Ph.D.

Chong, Tsz-kit

Cloning of genes and characterization of immunogenic proteins of the antigenic mannoprotein superfamily in Aspergillus

Microbiology

M.Phil.

Li, Wai-shan

Cloning and characterization of chromosomal class C -Lactamase and its regulatory gene in Laribacter hongkongensis

Microbiology

M.Phil.

Ma, Suet-lai, Shirley

Genetic manipulation systems for Laribacter hongkongensis : a novel bacterium associated with gastroenteritis

Microbiology

M.Phil.

Wong, Chi-wai, Bonnie

Essentiality of methionine aminopeptidase in staphylococcus aureus

Microbiology

Ph.D.

Zhao, Xiuying

Mutational analysis of HIV-1 co-receptors and their ligands in a Chinese population

Molecular Biology

Ph.D.

Lam, Ka-man, Amy

Osmotic response element binding protein (OREBP) is an essential regulator of urine concentrating mechanism and renal protection

Molecular Biology

Ph.D.

Lum, Ching-tung

Treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma with a novel gold compound

Music

M.Phil.

Cheung, Kwok-hung, Stephen

Traditional folksongs in an urban setting : a study of Hakka Shange in Tai Po, Hong Kong

Music

M.Phil.

Chung, Fiona

Reflections on the relations between note and word : original compositions in music and poetry

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

M.Phil.

Tsui, Yuen-kee

New biodegradable polyhydroxyacids and polyurethane scaffolds for tissue engineering

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Ph.D.

Yeung, Wai-kwok, Kelvin

Development of a novel spinal implant for progressive scoliosis correction

Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

M.Phil.

Kong, Kai-pang

Association of PD-1 gene polymorphisms with systemic lupus erythematosus

Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Ph.D.

Leong, Mei-kid

Development of an effective method to tag escherichia coli chromosomal genes by recombineering

Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

M.Phil.

Lin, San-san

Mechanism of Epstein-Barr virus latent membrane protein 1-regulated cytokine expression

Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

M.Phil.

Mok, Ka-pun, Chris

Mechanisms of pathogenic avian influenza-induced immune responses in human cells

Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

M.Phil.

Wong, On-hang

Functional comparison of cord and adult blood-derived dendritic cells

Pathology

Ph.D.

Xue, Weicheng

Molecular cytogenetic, epigenetic and tissue dynamic study of gestational trophoblastic disease

Pathology

M.Phil.

Yang, Chongqing

Single nucleotide polymorphism in the coding sequence of follicle stimulating hormone receptor and susceptibility to ovarian and endometrial cancer

Pharmacology

Ph.D.

Shin, Vivian Yvonne

study on the carcinogenic mechanism of nicotine in gastric cancer

Philosophy

Ph.D.

Will, Julian von

Adorno and the metacritique of modern German systematic transcendental idealism

Physics

M.Phil.

Chan, Ying-kit

Strange star cooling

Physics

Ph.D.

Chik, Tai-wai, David

Global coherent activities in inhibitory neural systems : Chik Tai Wai David

Physics

M.Phil.

Ho, Ki-hiu

Extracting real market behavior in complex adaptive systems through minority game

Physics

Ph.D.

Ho, King-fung

Some positron annihilation studies on highly doped and supersaturated N-type silicon

Physics

M.Phil.

Huang, Ying

Electronic states and optical properties of GaAs/AIGaAs and GaInP/AlGaInP quantum wells

Physics

Ph.D.

Lau, Wai-ping

Direct determination of the 6H-SiC(0001)-3X3 and 6H-Sic(0001)-[square root] 3 x [square root] 3 surface reconstruction by LEED Patterson function

Physics

M.Phil.

Lui, Chi-keung, Arthur

Transport properties of hybrid mesoscopic systems

Physics

M.Phil.

Ma, Pui-wai

Transport properties of InAs/(A1Sb)/GaSb/(A1Sb)/InAs heterostructure systems

Physics

M.Phil.

Ma, Shun-kit, Martin

two gallium vacancy-related defects in undoped gallium antimonide

Physics

M.Phil.

Tam, Pak-hin

study of the optical afterglows of gamma-ray bursts

Physics

M.Phil.

Tsang, Wai-kan

Determine the atomic structure of a surface with mixed structure phases by using LEED Patterson function

Physics

M.Phil.

Woo, Sui-chi

Physical conditions in the circumstellar gas surrounding supernova 1987A

Physics

M.Phil.

Xu, Yan

Quantum transport through a C48N12 based nanodevice

Physiology

Ph.D.

Kam, Wan-lung, Kenneth

Effect of ovariectomy and estrogen replacement on the -Adrenergic receptor signaling pathway and intracellular Ca2+ homeostasis in the rat heart

Physiology

M.Phil.

Tam, Tin-lap, Leonard

influence of acute, chronic or chronic intermittent hypoxia on NO release from the renal circulation

Politics and Public Administration

Ph.D.

Francesch, Maria

disciplined governance approach to government-NGOs relations : the structures and dynamics of environmental politics and management in Singapore

Politics and Public Administration

Ph.D.

Yeung Au, Lai-Kit, Rikkie

governance of government-owned railway organisations in Hong Kong : integration and autonomy in changingtimes

Psychiatry

M.Phil.

Lee, W

Subjective cognitive impairments in Schizophrenia and related disorders

Psychiatry

M.Phil.

Mok L. S

Social anxiety and low grade symptoms in patients following first episode psychosis

Psychology

M.Phil.

Tsui, Ka-yee, Yenny

dimensions of grief among Chinese in Hong Kong

Psychology

Ph.D.

Wong, Wai-ho, Savio

cortical and functional organization of Chinese and English in bilinguals

Real Estate and Construction

Ph.D.

Ho, Man-suen

price-volume relationship in Hong Kong's residential market

Real Estate and Construction

M.Phil.

Lee, Yee-fong, Ada

Sustainable development as a modern utopia : a Hong Kong case study

Real Estate and Construction

Ph.D.

Ye, Ming

political economy of urban space : central business district development in Shanghai and Hong Kong

Social Sciences

M.Phil.

Lau, Ka-po

Mobile phone surveys in Hong Kong : methodological issues and comparisons with conventional phone surveys

Social Work and Social Administration

Ph.D.

Fung, Wai-wah

study of acculturation, coping and psychological well-being of new immigrant women from Mainland China

Social Work and Social Administration

Ph.D.

Ho, Tin-hung, Rainbow

Psychophysiological effects of psychosocial interventions : an example of breast cancer patients in Hong Kong

Social Work and Social Administration

Ph.D.

Kwan, Wai-hong, Roger

Compliant non-custodial fathers' participation in the care and support of children

Social Work and Social Administration

Ph.D.

Leung, Chi-tat, Antony

Case management for hospital discharged elders in Hong Kong : the search for an integrated care model

Social Work and Social Administration

Ph.D.

Sim, Boon-wee, Timothy

dynamics of family relationship in male adolescent drug rehabilitation

Social Work and Social Administration

M.Phil.

Xiao, Lina

Danwei based community services : a case study of Tsinghua University

Social Work and Social Administration

M.Phil.

Xie, Mengyu

Reform of health care system in urban China : a case study in Shanghai

Sociology

M.Phil.

Caplan, Victoria F

Maternity and modernity in Hong Kong

Sociology

M.Phil.

Lam, Oi-yeung

Family dynamics and educational outcomes

Sociology

Ph.D.

Lee, King-wa

Triad related homicide in Hong Kong : 1989-1998

Sociology

M.Phil.

Ng, Bo-sze

Slimming culture in Hong Kong : a sociological study

Sociology

M.Phil.

Or, Tsz-ming

Civil society and democratization : actions and discourses of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan 1970-87

Sociology

Ph.D.

Shehu, Abdullahi Yibaikwal

Corruption and money laundering : a comparative study of Nigeria and Hong Kong

Sociology

M.Phil.

Wong, Yuen-ying

role of informal social networks in marital conflict, violence among newly arrived wives in Hong Kong

Statistics and Actuarial Science

Ph.D.

Cheung, Ka-chun

Optimal asset allocation problems under the discrete-time regime-switching model

Statistics and Actuarial Science

M.Phil.

Ho, Pak-kei

Parametric and non-parametric inference for Geometric Process

Statistics and Actuarial Science

M.Phil.

Liu, Ka-yee

Bayes and empirical Bayes estimation for the panel threshold autoregressive model and non-Gaussian time series

Statistics and Actuarial Science

M.Phil.

Ng, Cheuk-yin, Andrew

On the joint distribution of surplus prior and after ruin

Statistics and Actuarial Science

M.Phil.

Tang, On-yee

Estimation for generalized linear mixed model via multipleimputations

Statistics and Actuarial Science

M.Phil.

Wan, Lai-mei

Ruin analysis of correlated aggregate claims models

Surgery

Ph.D.

Chung, Pui-yee, Nancy

role of DC-Sign in the regulation of the function and survival of dendritic cells in HIV-1 infection

Surgery

Ph.D.

Ip, Ying-chi

MT1-MMP in relation to metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma

Surgery

Ph.D.

Lee, King-yiu

Ret gene in the enteric nervous system : expression analysis and generation of ret deficient mice

Surgery

M.Phil.

Tian, Jun

effect of nano silver particles on cytokine expression and wound healing in an animal thermal injury model

Surgery

Ph.D.

Wong, Thian-sze, Stanley

study of gene methylation in head and neck cancer

Surgery

M.Phil.

Zhu, Li

Determination of predictive markers related to micro-metastasis in breast cancer patients

Urban Planning and Environmental Management

Ph.D.

Jain, Priyanka

effects of privatization, deregulation and decentralization on the efficient operation of urban mass transit railways

Urban Planning and Environmental Management

Ph.D.

Wan, Yim-king, Penny

Governance of residential land use planning in Hong Kong

Urban Planning and Environmental Management

Ph.D.

Zhang, Gengli

Governing urban regeneration : a comparative study of Hong Kong, Singapore and Taipei

Zoology

M.Phil.

Au, Yuen-kwan

Study of PACAP and NGF signal transduction pathways in regulating serpin gene expression in PC12 cells

Zoology

M.Phil.

Chan, Wing-lee

study of the expression of beta-propeller phytase in transgenic plants

Zoology

Ph.D.

Chen, Qixuan

Anti-obesity effect of bitter melon (Momordica charantia)

Zoology

M.Phil.

Chow, Yan-ching, Ken

Characterization of the apoptotic properties of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) structural proteins

Zoology

M.Phil.

Chu, Yan-shuen, Jessica

Secretin in the rat hypothalamo-pituitary system : localization, release mechanisms, and functions

Zoology

M.Phil.

Fung, Sai-kit

Grass carp activin : molecular cloning and functional role in regulating growth hormone gene expression in grass carp pituitary cells

Zoology

M.Phil.

Kung, Sin-yan

Analysis of vitellogenin gene (MeVg2) from the sand shrimp (Metapenaeusensis) : gene organization and expression study

Zoology

M.Phil.

Kwok, Yuen-yuen

Cloning and characterization of PAC1 receptor splice variants in goldfish (Carassius auratus)

Zoology

Ph.D.

Lee, Man-yan

Secretin : expression, endogenous release and multiple neuroactive actions in the cerebellum

Zoology

M.Phil.

Leung, Miu-fun

Persistence of -propeller phytase in soil and its implication in phosphorus mobilization

Zoology

M.Phil.

Shek, Wing-kit

Characterization and expression of the multicatalytic proteasesubunit(26S proteasome) during the reproductive cycle of the Shrimp (Metapenaeus ensis)

Zoology

M.Phil.

Zhang, Jiayi

Interactions of myotubularin, protein kinases and signaling adaptors in the testis : significance in male contraceptive development

Zoology

M.Phil.

Zhou, Gaoying

Molecular characterization of chicken SOCS2 gene