DEPT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING



Researcher : Au ASK

Project Title:2006 GeoShanghai International Conference Numerical Studies of Rock Failure Due to the Pre-existing Crack Initiation and Propagation and Hydraulic Fractures Interaction
Investigator(s):Au ASK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2006




Researcher : Au FTK

Project Title:Establishment of Bridge Rating System for Ting Kau Bridge
Investigator(s):Au FTK, Lee PKK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Highways Department - General Award
Start Date:08/2006


Project Title:Establishment of Bridge Rating System for Kap Shui Mun Bridge
Investigator(s):Au FTK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Highways Department - General Award
Start Date:06/2008


Project Title:Robustness design of prestressed concrete bridges
Investigator(s):Au FTK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:09/2010
Completion Date:11/2013


Project Title:Full-range behaviour of concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs and external prestressing
Investigator(s):Au FTK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:Performance-based design of post-tensioned high-strength concrete flat slabs under fire
Investigator(s):Au FTK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., LEUNG C.Y.C. and Kwan A.K.H., Collapse mechanism and robustness of precast segmental bridges, Proceedings of the ICE - Bridge Engineering. London, Thomas Telford, 2013, 1-12.
Au F.T.K., Effects of time-dependent behaviour on dynamic properties of cable-stayed bridges, Invited Lecture, School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology (華南理工大學), Guangzhou, China, 17 October 2013, 2013.
Au F.T.K., Member of Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Sound and Vibration. 2014.
Au F.T.K., Member of Editorial Board (in the subject area of civil engineering), Journal of Engineering. 2013.
Au F.T.K., Member of Editorial Board , Structural Monitoring and Maintenance. Techno Press, 2014.
Au F.T.K., Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Applied Mathematics. 2013.
Au F.T.K., Member of Editorial Board, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal, Techno Press. 2013.
Au F.T.K., Member of the Editorial Board, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal. 2013.
Au F.T.K., Robustness of multi-span prestressed concrete segmental bridges, Invited Lecture, School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology (華南理工大學), Guangzhou, China, 16 October 2013, 2013.
Au F.T.K., Robustness of multi-span prestressed concrete segmental bridges, Technical Seminar of the Structural Division of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in association with Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Hong Kong Branch at HKIE Headquarters, 10 December 2013, 2013.
CHEN X., Au F.T.K. and ZENG Y., Numerical Study of flange-web junction of prestressed concrete bridge with corrugated steel webs, Design and Computation of Modern Engineering Materials, Advanced Structured Materials. Springer, 2014, 54: 35-47.
Du J. and Au F.T.K., Moment of inertia of cracked sections and deflections for UPPC beams, UPPC梁的开裂截面惯性矩及挠度计算研究, Engineering Mechanics. 工程力学, 北京, 清華大學出版社, 2014, 31(2): 170-176.
Jiang R., Au F.T.K. and Wu Q.M., Improved hanger design for robustness of through-arch bridges, Proceedings of the ICE - Bridge Engineering. London, Thomas Telford, 2013, 166(BE3): 193-204.
LI Z. and Au F.T.K., Damage Detection of a Continuous Bridge from Response of a Moving Vehicle, Shock and Vibration. Hindawi, 2014, 2014: 1-7.
LI Z. and Au F.T.K., Damage detection of bridge from response of a passing vehicle based on wavelet transform considering surface roughness, Paper SS02-05, The 6th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-6), Hong Kong, China, 9-11 December 2013. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 1-10.
SI X., Au F.T.K. and LI Z., Capturing the long-term dynamic properties of concrete cable-stayed bridges, Engineering Structures. New York, Science Direct, 2013, 57: 502-511.
WEI Y. and Au F.T.K., Effects of thermal creep of prestressed steel on post-tensioned concrete slabs in and after fire, Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik. Weinheim, Wiley-VCH Verlag, 2014, 45(4): 292-305.
WEI Y. and Au F.T.K., Effects of thermal creep of prestressing steel on post-tensioned concrete slabs in and after fire (Oral Presentation ACEX210; Y. Wei won the Young Scientist Award), 7th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting (ACE-X2013), Madrid, Spain, 1-4 July, 2013.
WEI Y., Au F.T.K., Li J. and Tsang N.C.M., Experimental and numerical investigation of post-tensioned concrete flat slabs in fire, The 8th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF’2014), 11-13 June 2014, Shanghai, China. Shanghai, Tongji University Press, 2014, 229-238.
ZHANG J. and Au F.T.K., Effect of baseline calibration on assessment of long-term performance of cable-stayed bridges, Engineering Failure Analysis. New York, Elsevier Science, 2013, 35: 234-246.


Researcher : Bangalore Narasimha Murthy M

List of Research Outputs

Bangalore Narasimha Murthy M. and Baudet B.A., Reinforcement of completely decomposed granite with discrete fibres, 18th ICSMGE. 2013.


Researcher : Baudet BA

Project Title:AN INNOVATIVE METHOD OF REINFORCING DECOMPOSED GRANITE WITH FIBRES
Investigator(s):Baudet BA, Lee PKK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2011


Project Title:Characterisation and modelling of structured clays
Investigator(s):Baudet BA, Yan RWM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme - Travel Grants
Start Date:01/2012
Completion Date:12/2013


Project Title:Tracking changes in the morphology of soil particles
Investigator(s):Baudet BA
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

Bangalore Narasimha Murthy M. and Baudet B.A., Reinforcement of completely decomposed granite with discrete fibres, 18th ICSMGE. 2013.
Baudet B.A., Deputy Chief Editor, Geotechnique Letters. 2014.
Baudet B.A., Honorary Editorship for special issue, Geotechnique Letters. 2013.
Baudet B.A., The particle size distribution of soils: particle breakage and other related facts , Invited lecture at the Ecole des Ponts ParisTech. 2014.
Li P.Q. and Baudet B.A., COUPLED EFFECTS OF STRESS RATE AND STRUCTURE ON THE COMPRESSIBILITY OF CEMENT-MIXED CLAY , 18th ICSMGE. 2013.
Madhusudhan B.N. and Baudet B.A., Mechanical behaviour of completely decomposed granite soil, Geotechnique. London, UK, ICE Publishing, 2014, 64: 540-550.
Rios Silva S., Viana da Fonseca A. and Baudet B.A., On the mechanical behaviour of an artificially cemented soil, Acta Geotechnica. Springer, 2014, 9: 215-226.
Zhang X. and Baudet B.A., Particle breakage in gap-graded soil, Geotechnique Letters. ICE, 2013, 72-77.


Researcher : Bellie S

List of Research Outputs

Niu J., Chen J. and Bellie S., Teleconnection analysis of runoff and soil moisture over the Pearl River basin in South China, Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. 2014, 18: 1475-1492.


Researcher : CAI Y

List of Research Outputs

CAI Y. and Young B., Behavior of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Single Shear Bolted Connections at Elevated Temperatures, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2014, 75: 63-75.
CAI Y. and Young B., Stainless Steel Single Shear Bolted Connections by Transient State Test Method, Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures Symposium. 2013, 310.


Researcher : CHEN H

List of Research Outputs

CHEN H. and Su K.L., Tension softening curves of plain concrete, Construction and Building Materials. Oxford, Elsevier Science, 2013, 44: 440-451.


Researcher : CHEN J

List of Research Outputs

CHEN J., Kwan A.K.H. and Jiang Y., Adding limestone fines as cement paste replacement to reduce water permeability and sorptivity of concrete, Construction and Building Materials. 2014, 56: 87-93.
Chen J., Associate Editor, Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment. Springer, 2013.
Chen J. and Niu J., Daily anomalous high flow in the headwater catchment in South China, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.
Chen J. and Shi H., Do we need construct more dams?, AGU 2013 Fall Meeting. 2013.
Chen J. and Chung C.H., Representation of global precipitation anomaly using four major climate patterns, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013.
Chen J. and Shi H., Role of global water resources conservation projects in world sustainable development, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 11.
Chung C.H. and Chen J., Monthly features of teleconnection between four climate index and global precipitation anomaly, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 12.
Chung C.H. and Chen J., Verification of the four climate index model for studying global precipitation anomaly, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 11.
Kwan A.K.H., MCKINLEY M. and CHEN J., Adding limestone fines as cement paste replacement to reduce shrinkage of concrete, Magazine of Concrete Research. 2013, 65(15): 942-950.
Kwan A.K.H., CHEN J., Ng P.L. and Fung W.W.S., Adding limestone fines, fly ash and silica fume to reduce heat generation of concrete, Magazine of Concrete Research. 2013, 65(14): 865-877.
Li Q. and Chen J., Teleconnection between ENSO and climate in South China, Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment. Springer, 2014, 28: 927-941.
Niu J. and Chen J., Basin tendency on flood and drought occurrence in Southeast China, AGU 2013 Fall Meeting. 2013.
Niu J., Chen J. and Sivakumar B., Evaluation of basin tendency on flood and drought occurrence in the Yangtze River Basin, China, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 9.
Niu J., Sivakumar B. and Chen J., Impacts of increased CO2 on the hydrologic response over the Xijiang (West River) basin, South China, Journal of Hydrology. Elsevier, 2013, 505: 218-227.
Niu J., Chen J. and Sun L., Major Drought Events in the West River Basin in South China for the Period of 2002-2010, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
Niu J., Chen J. and Bellie S., Teleconnection analysis of runoff and soil moisture over the Pearl River basin in South China, Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. 2014, 18: 1475-1492.
Niu J. and Chen J., Terrestrial hydrological responses to precipitation variability in Southwest China with emphasis on drought, Hydrological Sciences Journal. 2014, 59(2): 325-335.
Niu J. and Chen J., Topographic influence on drought evolution: A case study of the West River basin in South China, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.
Sun L. and Chen J., Detection of Vegetation Damage Due to 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake in China Using MODIS EVI Data, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
Sun L. and Chen J., Urbanization influence on temperature observations over Mainland China, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.
Sun X., Niu J. and Chen J., Predication of south back phenomena in Hong Kong and South China, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.
Sun X., Niu J. and Chen J., Study of Seasonal Projection of South Back Weather Phenomenon in Hong Kong, China, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
WANG K., Niu J. and Chen J., Features of global processes using the VIC simulation: focusing on five major river basins, AGU 2013 Fall Meeting. 2013.
WANG K., Niu J. and Chen J., Simulation of terrestrial hydrological processes of five major rivers in the world using variable infiltration capacity model, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 10.
Wu Y. and Chen J., Investigating the effects of point source and nonpoint source pollution on the water quality of the East River (Dongjiang) in South China, Ecological Indicators. Elsevier, 2013, 32: 294-304.
Xu Q., Chen J., Sun L. and Peart M.R., Field survey and numerical modeling of hillslope hydrological processes over a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
Xu Q., Chen J., Sun L. and Peart M.R., Observation and analysis hydrological processes in a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, China, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
Xu Q., Chen J. and Peart M.R., The study of abnormal throughfall: A field experiment in Hong Kong, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.


Researcher : CHEN X

List of Research Outputs

CHEN X., Au F.T.K. and ZENG Y., Numerical Study of flange-web junction of prestressed concrete bridge with corrugated steel webs, Design and Computation of Modern Engineering Materials, Advanced Structured Materials. Springer, 2014, 54: 35-47.


Researcher : CHENG B

List of Research Outputs

CHENG B., Su K.L., Li S.W. and Song W.J., Deformation design guidelines of retrofitted deep coupling beams by restrained bolted steel plate, The Proceedings of the IStructE Conference on Structural Engineering in Hazard Mitigation 2013, 28 and 29 October, Beijing. Beijing, China, The Institution of Structural Engineers, 2013, 436-444.


Researcher : CHENG L

List of Research Outputs

CHENG L. and Lam K.M., Coherent structures and turbulent features of wake flow behind a square building, 7th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting, Madrid, July, Poster ACEX225. 2013.


Researcher : Cai L

Project Title:asm2012 112th General Meeting Microbial Diversity Revealed by 16S 454 Pyrotag Depends on the Primers and Regions
Investigator(s):Cai L
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2012


Project Title:Urban Environmental Pollution 2013; Tracking human sewage microbiome in a municipal wastewater treatment plant
Investigator(s):Cai L
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2013
Completion Date:11/2013




Researcher : Chan HL

List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., Chan D.W.M. and Chan H.L., Proceedings: HKIPM 2014 Conference: Novel Project Delivery Systems – Current Status and the Way Forward, Hong Kong Institute of Project Management, 2014, 72.


Researcher : Chandler AM

Project Title:Asia-Pacific Vibration Conference '99 Methods for Developing Dynamic Response Spectra for Seismic Design
Investigator(s):Chandler AM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/1999




Researcher : Chen J

Project Title:Impacts of climate change and urbanization on hydrologic processes over Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta in South China
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:Integration of remote sensing data and numerical model simulations for drought prediction and impact assessment in the East River basin in South China
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Teleconnections between global atmospheric oscillations and regional precipitation anomalies over South China
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012
Completion Date:05/2014


Project Title:Integration of remote sensing products and numerical model simulations for drought prediction and impact assessment over the East River basin in South China
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Detection of water resource crisis regions in major river basins over the world
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:AGU Fall Meeting 2013; Do we need construct more dams?
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2013
Completion Date:12/2013


Project Title:Detection of vegetation damage zones due to natural hazards by using remote sensing data
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

CHEN J., Kwan A.K.H. and Jiang Y., Adding limestone fines as cement paste replacement to reduce water permeability and sorptivity of concrete, Construction and Building Materials. 2014, 56: 87-93.
Chen J., Associate Editor, Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment. Springer, 2013.
Chen J. and Niu J., Daily anomalous high flow in the headwater catchment in South China, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.
Chen J. and Shi H., Do we need construct more dams?, AGU 2013 Fall Meeting. 2013.
Chen J. and Chung C.H., Representation of global precipitation anomaly using four major climate patterns, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013.
Chen J. and Shi H., Role of global water resources conservation projects in world sustainable development, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 11.
Chung C.H. and Chen J., Monthly features of teleconnection between four climate index and global precipitation anomaly, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 12.
Chung C.H. and Chen J., Verification of the four climate index model for studying global precipitation anomaly, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 11.
Kwan A.K.H., MCKINLEY M. and CHEN J., Adding limestone fines as cement paste replacement to reduce shrinkage of concrete, Magazine of Concrete Research. 2013, 65(15): 942-950.
Kwan A.K.H., CHEN J., Ng P.L. and Fung W.W.S., Adding limestone fines, fly ash and silica fume to reduce heat generation of concrete, Magazine of Concrete Research. 2013, 65(14): 865-877.
Li Q. and Chen J., Teleconnection between ENSO and climate in South China, Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment. Springer, 2014, 28: 927-941.
Niu J. and Chen J., Basin tendency on flood and drought occurrence in Southeast China, AGU 2013 Fall Meeting. 2013.
Niu J., Chen J. and Sivakumar B., Evaluation of basin tendency on flood and drought occurrence in the Yangtze River Basin, China, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 9.
Niu J., Sivakumar B. and Chen J., Impacts of increased CO2 on the hydrologic response over the Xijiang (West River) basin, South China, Journal of Hydrology. Elsevier, 2013, 505: 218-227.
Niu J., Chen J. and Sun L., Major Drought Events in the West River Basin in South China for the Period of 2002-2010, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
Niu J., Chen J. and Bellie S., Teleconnection analysis of runoff and soil moisture over the Pearl River basin in South China, Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. 2014, 18: 1475-1492.
Niu J. and Chen J., Terrestrial hydrological responses to precipitation variability in Southwest China with emphasis on drought, Hydrological Sciences Journal. 2014, 59(2): 325-335.
Niu J. and Chen J., Topographic influence on drought evolution: A case study of the West River basin in South China, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.
Sun L. and Chen J., Detection of Vegetation Damage Due to 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake in China Using MODIS EVI Data, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
Sun L. and Chen J., Urbanization influence on temperature observations over Mainland China, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.
Sun X., Niu J. and Chen J., Predication of south back phenomena in Hong Kong and South China, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.
Sun X., Niu J. and Chen J., Study of Seasonal Projection of South Back Weather Phenomenon in Hong Kong, China, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
WANG K., Niu J. and Chen J., Features of global processes using the VIC simulation: focusing on five major river basins, AGU 2013 Fall Meeting. 2013.
WANG K., Niu J. and Chen J., Simulation of terrestrial hydrological processes of five major rivers in the world using variable infiltration capacity model, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 10.
Wu Y. and Chen J., Investigating the effects of point source and nonpoint source pollution on the water quality of the East River (Dongjiang) in South China, Ecological Indicators. Elsevier, 2013, 32: 294-304.
Xu Q., Chen J., Sun L. and Peart M.R., Field survey and numerical modeling of hillslope hydrological processes over a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
Xu Q., Chen J., Sun L. and Peart M.R., Observation and analysis hydrological processes in a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, China, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
Xu Q., Chen J. and Peart M.R., The study of abnormal throughfall: A field experiment in Hong Kong, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.


Researcher : Cheung YK

Project Title:16th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials Vibrations of Laminated Rectangular Plates with Intermediate Line Supports
Investigator(s):Cheung YK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/1999




Researcher : Choi YL

Project Title:Theory of R.C. failure under a small vibrating load
Investigator(s):Choi YL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/1998




Researcher : Chui TFM

Project Title:Hydrologic Interactions of Stormwater Channels with Surrounding Groundwater
Investigator(s):Chui TFM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:Impacts of Water Exchange on Brackish Shrimp Pond Water Quality
Investigator(s):Chui TFM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2014


List of Research Outputs

Chui T.F.M., Associate Editor (3 year term), Hydrogeology Journal. Springer, 2014.
Chui T.F.M. and Palanisamy B., Hydrologic considerations in rehabilitating existing open drains, 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 4.2 Eco-hydrology and eco-hydraulics: A11059.
Chui T.F.M., Hydrological consideration and modeling in rain gardens, Design and Construction of Soak Away Rain Garden (Organized by Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of National University of Singapore (NUS) and NUS Environmental Research Institute) . 2013.
Chui T.F.M. and Terry J.P., Influence of sea-level rise on freshwater lenses of different atoll island sizes and lens resilience to storm-induced salinization, Journal of Hydrology. 2013, 502: 18-26.
Chui T.F.M., Modeling vegetation dynamics in response to hydrological changes in a small urban tropical freshwater swamp forest , Seminar at Department of Geography and Resource Management at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. 2014.
Chui T.F.M., Modeling vegetation dynamics in response to hydrological changes in a small urban tropical freshwater swamp forest , Seminar at School of Environment, Beijing Normal University. 2013.
Chui T.F.M. and Cheung H., 低影響開發之流域影響, 第十一屆中國水論壇, 2013.
Karunasingha D.S.K., Chui T.F.M. and Liong S.Y., An approach for modelling the effects of changes in hydrological environmental variables on tropical primary forest vegetation, Journal of Hydrology. 2013, 505: 102-112.
Meshgi A. and Chui T.F.M., Analysing tension infiltrometer data from sloped surface using two-dimensional approximation, Hydrological Processes. 2014, 28: 744-752.
Palanisamy B. and Chui T.F.M., Studying the relationship between plant biomass and water use for improved parameterization of plant competition in ecohydrological modelling, Ecohydrology. 2014, 7: 843-857.
Terry J.P., Chui T.F.M. and Falkland A., Atoll Groundwater Resources at Risk: Combining Field Observations and Model Simulations of Saline Intrusion Following Storm-Generated Sea Flooding, In: Christoph Wetzelhuetter, Groundwater in the Coastal Zones of Asia-Pacific. 2013, 247-270.
Trinh D.H. and Chui T.F.M., Assessing hydrological behavior of green roof for stormwater management, 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.3 Natural hazards and extreme events: A11675.
Trinh D.H. and Chui T.F.M., Assessing the hydrologic restoration of an urbanized area via an integrated distributed hydrological model, Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. 2013, 17: 4789-4801.


Researcher : Chung CH

List of Research Outputs

Chen J. and Chung C.H., Representation of global precipitation anomaly using four major climate patterns, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013.
Chung C.H. and Chen J., Monthly features of teleconnection between four climate index and global precipitation anomaly, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 12.
Chung C.H. and Chen J., Verification of the four climate index model for studying global precipitation anomaly, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 11.


Researcher : Chung KHJ

List of Research Outputs

Zou W., Kumaraswamy M.M., Chung K.H.J. and Wong J.M.W., Identifying The Critical Success Factors For Relationship Management In Ppp Projects, In: J.Rodney Turner, International Journal of Project Management. 2014.


Researcher : DONG Y

List of Research Outputs

DONG Y. and Ng T.S.T., Application of life cycle assessment to compare the environmental footprint of concrete methods, Proceedings: SETAC Europe 19th LCA Case Study Symposium: LCA in Market, Research, Policy – Harmonisation beyond Standardisation, November 11-13, Rome, Italy. 2013, 1 page.
DONG Y. and Ng T.S.T., LCA modelling for building construction processes, In: S. Cheng & P.K.K. Lee, Proceedings: Sustainable Building 2013 Hong Kong Regional Conference Urban Density & Sustainability (SB13-HK), September 12-13, Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East Hotel, Hong Kong. 2013, 9 pages.


Researcher : DUAN K

List of Research Outputs

DUAN K., Kwok C.Y. and Tham L.G., Discrete element modelling of the failure process of brittle rock, 48th US Rock Mechanics/ Geomechanics Symposium, 1-4 June 2014, Minneapolis, USA . 2014.
Kwok C.Y., DUAN K. and Tham L.G., Numerical simulation of strength and deformation behaviour of inherently anisotropic rocks, 48th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 1-4 June 2014, Minneapolis, USA. 2014.


Researcher : Dai B

List of Research Outputs

Dai B., Yang J. and Zhou C., Numerical study on instability behavior of sand, Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. 2013, 35(9): 1737-1745.
Dai B. and Yang J., On the physical meaning of equivalent skeleton void ratio for granular soil with fines, Powder and Grains 2013, Australia. 2013.
Dai B. and Yang J., On the physical meaning of equivalent skeleton void ratio for granular soil with fines, Proceedings of Powder and Grains 2013, Sydney, Australia. 2013.


Researcher : Deng Y

Project Title:The 10th China Urban Housing Conference; Sustaining Mega-Event Led Renewals – Shanghai’s Experience
Investigator(s):Deng Y
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2013
Completion Date:07/2013


List of Research Outputs

Deng Y. and Poon S.W., Mega-event Flagships in Transformation – Learning from Expo 2010 Shanghai China, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. Emerald, 2013, 12.
Deng Y. and Poon S.W., Positioning Mega-event Flagships – From Performing Arts Center of Expo 2010 to Mercedes-Benz Arena, Architectural Engineering and Design Management. Taylor & Francis Group, 2013, 10: 233-250.
Deng Y. and Poon S.W., Sustaining Mega-Event Led Renewals – Shanghai’s Experience, The 10th China Urban Housing Conference, Shanghai, China. China Archtiecture and Building Press, 2013, 1: 579-586.


Researcher : Dong C

List of Research Outputs

Dong C. and Lo S.H., An integral equation formulation of anti-plane inhomogeneities, Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements. 2013, 37(11): 1416-1425.


Researcher : Du J

List of Research Outputs

Du J. and Au F.T.K., Moment of inertia of cracked sections and deflections for UPPC beams, UPPC梁的开裂截面惯性矩及挠度计算研究, Engineering Mechanics. 工程力学, 北京, 清華大學出版社, 2014, 31(2): 170-176.


Researcher : Ekambaram P

Project Title:A pilot study on establishing knowledge based rework tracking-cum-management systems for effective management of construction projects
Investigator(s):Ekambaram P, Kumaraswamy MM, Ng TST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:07/2004


Project Title:PICK-SMART-An integrated source selection system for construction procurement
Investigator(s):Ekambaram P, Ng TST, Kumaraswamy MM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2007




Researcher : FUNG WS

List of Research Outputs

FUNG W.S. and Kwan A.K.H., Effect of particle interlock on flow of aggregate through opening, Powder Technology. 2014, 253: 198-206.


Researcher : Fang HHP

Project Title:Ninth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium (SARDINIA 2003) Ozonation with Hydrogen Peroxide for a Leachate Pre-treated with UASB and Fenton Coagulation
Investigator(s):Fang HHP
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2003


Project Title:Photo-biohydrogen production from acidified wastewater
Investigator(s):Fang HHP
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2005


Project Title:Immobilization of acidogenic biomass for hydrogen production from wastewater
Investigator(s):Fang HHP, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:The 16th Annual AEHS Meeting & West Coast Conference on Soils, Sediments and Water Chemical Characteristics of an Anthrogenic Marine Sediment and Its Biogas Production Potential
Investigator(s):Fang HHP
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2006


Project Title:Biohydrogen production from cellulose-containing wastewater
Investigator(s):Fang HHP, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Autotrophic denitrification in bioremediation of marine sediment and its effects on metal speciation and toxicity
Investigator(s):Fang HHP, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2010


Project Title:24th AEHS Annual Conference on Soil, Water, Energy and Air; Autotrophic denitrification in marine sediment remediation
Investigator(s):Fang HHP
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2014
Completion Date:03/2014




Researcher : Fei Y

List of Research Outputs

Fei Y., Leung K.M.Y. and Li X.Y., Adsorption and desorption behaviors of selected endocrine disrupting chemicals in simulated gastrointestinal fluids, Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2014, 85(2): 363-369.


Researcher : Feng R

List of Research Outputs

Ellobody E., Feng R. and Young B., Finite Element Analysis and Design of Metal Structures. Elsevier, 2014.
Feng R. and Young B., Stress Concentration Factors of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Tubular X-joints, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2013, 91: 26-41.


Researcher : GONG W

List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., GONG W. and Loveday D., A study on major sustainable refurbishment methods for high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong, Proceedings: Creative Construction Conference 2014, June 21-24, Prague, Czech Republic. 2014, 7 pages.


Researcher : GOODARZI M

List of Research Outputs

GOODARZI M., Kwok C.Y., Tham L.G. and Chen F., Fluid coupling in DEM simulation using Darcy's law: Formulation, and verification, Powders And Grains, Sydney, Australia. 2013.
Kwok C.Y., GOODARZI M. and Tham L.G., A comparison between DDA and DEM for simulating fluid-particle interactions, In: 6th International Conference on Discrete Element Methods (DEM6), Golden, USA, 6th International Conference on Discrete Element Methods (DEM6). 2013.


Researcher : GUAN J

List of Research Outputs

GUAN J., Mok C.M.W. and Yeung A.T.C., An integrated analysis framework for predicting surface runoff, infiltration, and slope stability, In: Abu-Farsakh, M., Yu, X., and Hoyos, L.R., Geo-characterization and modeling for sustainability. Geotechnical Special Publication No. 234. Reston, Virginia, ASCE, 2014, 2588-2599.


Researcher : Gu X

List of Research Outputs

Gu X., Yang J. and Huang M., Laboratory investigation on relationship between degree of saturation, B value and P wave velocity, Journal of Central South University of Technology. 2013, 20: 2001-2007.


Researcher : Gu Y

List of Research Outputs

Gu Y., Yeung A.T.C., Tsang D.C.W. and Fu R.-.B., Applications of citric acid industrial wastewater and phosphonates for soil remediation: Effects on temporal change of cadmium distribution, Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal. 2013, 22(8): 876-889.


Researcher : Guo F

List of Research Outputs

Li B., Zhang X...X., Guo F. and Zhang T., Characterization of tetracycline resistant bacterial community in saline activated sludge using batch stress incubation with high-throughput sequencing analysis, Water Research . 2013, 47: 4207-4216.


Researcher : HE Q

List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., Zou W. and HE Q., 建築物生命週期碳排放分析之發展, 會議論文集:2014亞太城市建設實務論壇,5月2-4日,台灣,高雄,高雄寒軒國際大飯店, 2014, 8 pages.


Researcher : HUANG S

List of Research Outputs

HUANG S. and Lam K.M., Momentum and scalar mixing across jet-fluid interfaceof a submerged rectangular jet, Proceedings of the 35th IAHR World Congress, Chengdu, September . 2013, 1-10.
Lam K.M. and HUANG S., Effect of ambient turbulence on mixing of a round jet in cross-flow, Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics, Singapore, January. 2014, 90-93.


Researcher : HUANG X

List of Research Outputs

HUANG X., Hanley K., O'Sullivan C., Kwok C.Y. and Tham L.G., Effects of inter-particle friction on critical state behaviour of granular materials: a numerical study, In: M. Bischoff, E. Oñate, D.R.J. Owen, E. Ramm & P. Wriggers , III International Conference on Particle-based Methods – Fundamentals and Applications, Stuttgart, Germany. 2013.
Hanley K., HUANG X., O'Sullivan C. and Kwok C.Y., Challenges Of Simulating Undrained Tests Using The Constant Volume Method In DEM, Powders and Grains, Sydney, Australia. 2013.
Hanley K.J., HUANG X., O'Sullivan C. and Kwok C.Y., Temporal variation of contact networks in granular materials. , Granular Matter. Springer, 2014, 16(1): 41-54.
LOPERA PEREZ J.C., Kwok C.Y., O' Sullivan C., Hanley K.J. and HUANG X., Static liquefaction and instability in granular media subjected to monotonic loading, 10th International Workshop on Bifurcation & Degradation in Geomaterials. 28-30 May 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.


Researcher : HUANG Y

List of Research Outputs

HUANG Y. and Young B., Direct Strength Method and Continuous Strength Method for Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Columns, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. 2013, 1441-1446.
HUANG Y. and Young B., Experimental Investigation of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Beam-columns, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2014, 76: 105-117.
HUANG Y. and Young B., Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Flexural Members, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2013, 73: 216-228.
HUANG Y. and Young B., Stress-strain Relationship of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel at Elevated Temperatures, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2014, 92: 103-113.
HUANG Y. and Young B., The Art of Coupon Tests, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2014, 96: 159-175.


Researcher : Ho JCM

Project Title:Internal mechanism of strain gradient effects on maximum flexural concrete stress, strength and ductility of high-strength concrete columns
Investigator(s):Ho JCM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Uni-axial behaviour of concrete-filled double-skin tubular columns with external confinement
Investigator(s):Ho JCM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012
Completion Date:08/2013




Researcher : ISLAM S.M.Z

List of Research Outputs

ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Sections Strengthened with CFRP Plate subjected to Concentrated Interior Bearing Load, Proceedings of the 10th Pacific Structural Steel Conference. 2013, 218-223.


Researcher : JIANG Y

List of Research Outputs

CHEN J., Kwan A.K.H. and Jiang Y., Adding limestone fines as cement paste replacement to reduce water permeability and sorptivity of concrete, Construction and Building Materials. 2014, 56: 87-93.
JIANG Y. and Szeto W.Y., Time-dependent transport network design that considers health cost, Transportmetrica A. 2014.
JIANG Y., Szeto W.Y., Ng T.M. and Ho S.C., The Reliability-Based Stochastic Transit Assignment Problem with Elastic Demand, Journal of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies. 2013.
JIANG Y., Szeto W.Y., Ng T.M. and Ho S.C., The Reliability-Based Stochastic Transit Assignment Problem with Elastic Demand, Proceedings of the 10th Eastern Asia Society of Transportation Studies (EASTS) Conference . 2013.
JIANG Y., Szeto W.Y. and Ng T.M., Transit Network Design: a Hybrid Enhanced Artificial Bee Colony Approach and a Case Study, International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., JIANG Y., Sun S.J. and Wong K.I., A Reliability-based Stochastic Transit Assignment Model with Capacity Constraints, Transportation Research Board (TRB) 92nd Annual Meeting. 2014.
Szeto W.Y. and JIANG Y., Transit assignment: approach-based formulation, extragradient method, and paradox, Transportation Research Part B. 2014.


Researcher : JU F

List of Research Outputs

YANG Y., Li B., JU F. and Zhang T., Exploring variation of antibiotic resistance genes in activated sludge over a four-year period through a metagenomic approach, Environmental Science &Technology. 2013, 47: 10197-10205.


Researcher : Jayawardena AW

Project Title:Civil and Environmental Engineering Conference - New Frontiers and Challenges Comparison of Two Dem Generation Methods on the Geomorphological Hydrological Information
Investigator(s):Jayawardena AW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/1999


Project Title:A hybrid approach for modelling and predicting non-linear hydrological/environmental systems
Investigator(s):Jayawardena AW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2002




Researcher : Jiang R

List of Research Outputs

Jiang R., Au F.T.K. and Wu Q.M., Improved hanger design for robustness of through-arch bridges, Proceedings of the ICE - Bridge Engineering. London, Thomas Telford, 2013, 166(BE3): 193-204.


Researcher : Koenig A

Project Title:Eighth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium SARDINIA 2001 Vane Shear Strength of Hong Kong Dewatered Sludge and its Implication for Landfilling
Investigator(s):Koenig A
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2001




Researcher : Kumaraswamy MM

Project Title:'Relationally integrated value networks' for boosting construction industry developments
Investigator(s):Kumaraswamy MM, Rowlinson SM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award 2009-10
Investigator(s):Kumaraswamy MM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award
Start Date:12/2010


List of Research Outputs

Ekambaram P., Love P.E.D., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Ng T.S.T., Causal ascription of rework in building and civil engineering projects: A multivariate exploration, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. Emerald, 2014, 21(1): 111-126.
SANG X., Pan W. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Informing Energy-efficient Building Envelope Design Decisions for Hong Kong, 6th International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB 2014, Cardiff, Wales, UK, 25-27 June 2014. Cardiff, Wales, UK.
ZHANG S., Pan W. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Estimating the energy saving potential for office buildings in Hong Kong based on a four-tier framework, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2014, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA, May 19-21, 2014. Atlanta, USA, ASCE.
Zou W., Kumaraswamy M.M., Chung K.H.J. and Wong J.M.W., Identifying The Critical Success Factors For Relationship Management In Ppp Projects, In: J.Rodney Turner, International Journal of Project Management. 2014.


Researcher : Kwan AKH

Project Title:Performance and robustness of self-consolidating concrete
Investigator(s):Kwan AKH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2009


Project Title:Use of fillers for production of high-performance concrete and green concrete
Investigator(s):Kwan AKH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., LEUNG C.Y.C. and Kwan A.K.H., Collapse mechanism and robustness of precast segmental bridges, Proceedings of the ICE - Bridge Engineering. London, Thomas Telford, 2013, 1-12.
CHEN J., Kwan A.K.H. and Jiang Y., Adding limestone fines as cement paste replacement to reduce water permeability and sorptivity of concrete, Construction and Building Materials. 2014, 56: 87-93.
Chen S., Yue Q.Z.Q. and Kwan A.K.H., Actual microstructure-based numerical method for mesomechanics of concrete, Computers and Concrete. 2013, 12(1): 1-18.
Chow R.K.K., Yip S.W.S. and Kwan A.K.H., Processing crushed rock fine to produce manufactured sand for improving overall performance of concrete, Transactions, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2013, 20(4): 240-249.
FUNG W.S. and Kwan A.K.H., Effect of particle interlock on flow of aggregate through opening, Powder Technology. 2014, 253: 198-206.
GUAN G.X., Kwan A.K.H. and SO D.K.L., Impact on structural durability of rc couplers deteriorated by frequent earthquakes, International Conference on Sichuan (5.12 Earthquake) Reconstruction, 2013 . 2013.
Kwan A.K.H., MCKINLEY M. and CHEN J., Adding limestone fines as cement paste replacement to reduce shrinkage of concrete, Magazine of Concrete Research. 2013, 65(15): 942-950.
Kwan A.K.H., CHEN J., Ng P.L. and Fung W.W.S., Adding limestone fines, fly ash and silica fume to reduce heat generation of concrete, Magazine of Concrete Research. 2013, 65(14): 865-877.
Kwan A.K.H. and LI G., Combined effects of water film, paste film and mortar film thicknesses on fresh properties of concrete, Construction and Building Materials. 2014, 50: 598-608.
Kwan A.K.H., Difficulties encountered during concrete placing for bored piles, Conference on Foundations: State-of-the-Practice, Hong Kong, July 2013.. 2013.
Kwan A.K.H. and Fung W.W.S., Effects of SP on flowability and cohesiveness of cement-sand mortr, Construction and Building Materials. 2013, 48: 1050-1057.
Kwan A.K.H., Member, Editorial Board, Computers and Concrete. 2014.
Kwan A.K.H., Member, International Editorial Board, Advances in Structural Engineering. 2014.
Kwan A.K.H. and Ng P.L., Modelling dowel action of discrete reinforcing bars for finite element analysis of concrete structures, Computers and Concrete. 2013, 12(1): 19-36.
Kwan A.K.H. and Yeung J.S.K., Reducing cement paste volume for production of SCC by adding fillers, Transactions, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2014, 21(2): 71-80.
Kwan A.K.H., Lam J.Y.K. and Ng P.L., Yield line analysis of reinforced concrete slabs with openings by dip and strike angles method, Advances in Structural Engineering. 2013, 16(7): 1223-1233.
LI G. and Kwan A.K.H., Packing density of concrete mix under dry and wet conditions, Powder Technology. 2014, 253: 514-521.
LI Y. and Kwan A.K.H., Ternary blending of cement with fly ash microsphere and condensed silica fume to improve the performance of mortar, Cement and Concrete Composite. 2014, 49: 26-35.


Researcher : Kwok CY

Project Title:11th UK Travelling Workshop: Geo-mechanics from micro to macro (GM3); DEM SIMULATIONS LINKING CREEP, STRESS RELAXATION, RATE EFFECTS AND AGEING IN SOILS
Investigator(s):Kwok CY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2013
Completion Date:12/2013


Project Title:Micromechanical Investigation of Time-Dependent Behavior in Rock Mass
Investigator(s):Kwok CY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

DUAN K., Kwok C.Y. and Tham L.G., Discrete element modelling of the failure process of brittle rock, 48th US Rock Mechanics/ Geomechanics Symposium, 1-4 June 2014, Minneapolis, USA . 2014.
GOODARZI M., Kwok C.Y., Tham L.G. and Chen F., Fluid coupling in DEM simulation using Darcy's law: Formulation, and verification, Powders And Grains, Sydney, Australia. 2013.
HUANG X., Hanley K., O'Sullivan C., Kwok C.Y. and Tham L.G., Effects of inter-particle friction on critical state behaviour of granular materials: a numerical study, In: M. Bischoff, E. Oñate, D.R.J. Owen, E. Ramm & P. Wriggers , III International Conference on Particle-based Methods – Fundamentals and Applications, Stuttgart, Germany. 2013.
Hanley K., HUANG X., O'Sullivan C. and Kwok C.Y., Challenges Of Simulating Undrained Tests Using The Constant Volume Method In DEM, Powders and Grains, Sydney, Australia. 2013.
Hanley K.J., HUANG X., O'Sullivan C. and Kwok C.Y., Temporal variation of contact networks in granular materials. , Granular Matter. Springer, 2014, 16(1): 41-54.
Kwok C.Y., GOODARZI M. and Tham L.G., A comparison between DDA and DEM for simulating fluid-particle interactions, In: 6th International Conference on Discrete Element Methods (DEM6), Golden, USA, 6th International Conference on Discrete Element Methods (DEM6). 2013.
Kwok C.Y., DUAN K. and Tham L.G., Numerical simulation of strength and deformation behaviour of inherently anisotropic rocks, 48th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 1-4 June 2014, Minneapolis, USA. 2014.
LOPERA PEREZ J.C., Kwok C.Y., O' Sullivan C., Hanley K.J. and HUANG X., Static liquefaction and instability in granular media subjected to monotonic loading, 10th International Workshop on Bifurcation & Degradation in Geomaterials. 28-30 May 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.


Researcher : Kwong AKL

Project Title:Design of Stability Improvement Works for Slope 7NE-C/C45 Central Avenue, CUHK
Investigator(s):Kwong KLA
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Campus Development Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Start Date:04/2005




Researcher : LEE S

List of Research Outputs

LEE S., Wong S.C., Pang C.C. and Choi K., A real-time predictive model for the turning movements at an isolated signalized junction, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.


Researcher : LEUNG CYC

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., LEUNG C.Y.C. and Kwan A.K.H., Collapse mechanism and robustness of precast segmental bridges, Proceedings of the ICE - Bridge Engineering. London, Thomas Telford, 2013, 1-12.


Researcher : LI G

List of Research Outputs

Kwan A.K.H. and LI G., Combined effects of water film, paste film and mortar film thicknesses on fresh properties of concrete, Construction and Building Materials. 2014, 50: 598-608.
LI G. and Kwan A.K.H., Packing density of concrete mix under dry and wet conditions, Powder Technology. 2014, 253: 514-521.


Researcher : LI J

List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., LI J., Lomas K. and Zou W., Sustainable refurbishment solutions for high-rise residential buildings in subtropical areas, Proceedings: International Conference on Zero Energy Mass custom Homes, June 4-6, Londrina – Paraná, Brazil. 2014, 9 pages.
WEI Y., Au F.T.K., Li J. and Tsang N.C.M., Experimental and numerical investigation of post-tensioned concrete flat slabs in fire, The 8th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF’2014), 11-13 June 2014, Shanghai, China. Shanghai, Tongji University Press, 2014, 229-238.


Researcher : LI L

List of Research Outputs

Lam W.Y., LI L., Su K.L. and Pam H.J., Behaviour of plate anchorage in plate-reinforced composite coupling beams, The Scientific World Journal. London, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013, 12 pages.
Lo S.H., LI L. and Su K.L., Optimization of partial interaction in bolted side-plated reinforced concrete beams, Computers and Structures. New York, Elsevier, 2014, 131: 70-80.
Su K.L. and LI L., Keynote Speech on Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structures by Bolting of Steel Plates, Hong Kong Concrete Institute, 22 November 2013. Hong Kong, 2013.
Su K.L., LI L. and Lo S.H., Shear transfer in bolted side-plated RC beams, Engineering Structures. Oxford, Elsevier, 2013, 56: 1372-1383.
Su K.L., LI L. and Lo S.H., Shear transfer in bolted side-plated reinforced concrete beams, Engineering Structures. 2013, 56: 1372-1383.


Researcher : LI Y

List of Research Outputs

LI Y. and Kwan A.K.H., Ternary blending of cement with fly ash microsphere and condensed silica fume to improve the performance of mortar, Cement and Concrete Composite. 2014, 49: 26-35.


Researcher : LI YC

List of Research Outputs

LI Y.C., Sze N.N. and Wong S.C., Spatial–temporal analysis of drink-driving patterns in Hong Kong, Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2013, 59: 415-424.
LI Y.C., Wong S.C., Sze N.N., YAN W. and Tsui K.L., The effects of alcohol on driving performance in Chinese adults measured by a driving simulator, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
YAN W., Wong S.C., Zhang L., LI Y.C., Sze N.N. and Yan X., Young driver distraction by text messaging: a comparison of the effects of reading and texting in Chinese versus English, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
YAN W., Wong S.C., Zhang L., LI Y.C., Sze N.N. and Yan X., Young driver distraction by text messaging: a comparison of the effects of reading and texting in Chinese versus English, Paper presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 12-16 January 2014, Washington D.C., USA. 2014.


Researcher : LI Z

List of Research Outputs

LI Z. and Lam K.M., Bioretention with shallow fill media, Proceedings of the 35th IAHR World Congress, Chengdu, September . 2013, 1-7.
LI Z. and Au F.T.K., Damage Detection of a Continuous Bridge from Response of a Moving Vehicle, Shock and Vibration. Hindawi, 2014, 2014: 1-7.
LI Z. and Au F.T.K., Damage detection of bridge from response of a passing vehicle based on wavelet transform considering surface roughness, Paper SS02-05, The 6th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-6), Hong Kong, China, 9-11 December 2013. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 1-10.
Lam K.M., LI Z. and Cheng C.C.K., Performance of bioretention improved with higher infiltration rate (Invited lecture), International Conference on Intelligent Systems, Structures and Facilities: Sustainable Green Intelligent Buildings, Hong Kong, 7 January. 2014, 28-32.
SI X., Au F.T.K. and LI Z., Capturing the long-term dynamic properties of concrete cable-stayed bridges, Engineering Structures. New York, Science Direct, 2013, 57: 502-511.


Researcher : LI Z

List of Research Outputs

LI Z. and Lam K.M., Bioretention with shallow fill media, Proceedings of the 35th IAHR World Congress, Chengdu, September . 2013, 1-7.
LI Z. and Au F.T.K., Damage Detection of a Continuous Bridge from Response of a Moving Vehicle, Shock and Vibration. Hindawi, 2014, 2014: 1-7.
LI Z. and Au F.T.K., Damage detection of bridge from response of a passing vehicle based on wavelet transform considering surface roughness, Paper SS02-05, The 6th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-6), Hong Kong, China, 9-11 December 2013. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 1-10.
Lam K.M., LI Z. and Cheng C.C.K., Performance of bioretention improved with higher infiltration rate (Invited lecture), International Conference on Intelligent Systems, Structures and Facilities: Sustainable Green Intelligent Buildings, Hong Kong, 7 January. 2014, 28-32.
SI X., Au F.T.K. and LI Z., Capturing the long-term dynamic properties of concrete cable-stayed bridges, Engineering Structures. New York, Science Direct, 2013, 57: 502-511.


Researcher : LIAO C

List of Research Outputs

Shih K., TANG Y. and LIAO C., Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in the Beneficial Use of Ash/Sludge Residues for Ceramic Products, SARDINIA 2013, The 14th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy. 2013.
Shih K., CHAN B.S., Vengatesen T., LU X., LIAO C. and Zhang G., X-Ray Powder Diffraction (XRPD) for Biological Minerals, The World is Our Oyster: WOO Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.


Researcher : LIU J

List of Research Outputs

LIU J., Li X.Y., Xie Y.F. and Tang H., Characterization of soluble microbial products as precursors of disinfection byproducts in drinking water supply, Science of the Total Environment. 2014, 472: 818-824.
Liu J., Yu J., Chen J., Yang R. and Shih K., Signal-Amplification and Real-Time Fluorescence Anisotropy Detection of Apyrase by Carbon Nanoparticle , Materials Science and Engineering C. 2014, 38: 206-211.


Researcher : LIU P

List of Research Outputs

LIU P. and Lam K.M., PIV measurements of fluid and particle velocity fields of a sediment-laden buoyant jet, Proceedings of the 35th IAHR World Congress, Chengdu, September. 2013, 1-7.


Researcher : LIU X

List of Research Outputs

LIU X. and Yang J., Laboratory measurement of small strain shear modulus of volcanic soil, Proceedings of ASCE Geo-Congress 2014, Atlanta, USA. 2014.


Researcher : LIU Y

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., LIU Y. and Wong S.C., A novel solution approach to static repositioning in bike-sharing systems, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.


Researcher : LOOI TW

List of Research Outputs

Su K.L., Keung W.C., TANG O. and LOOI T.W., Analysis and design of irregular tall buildings in Hong Kong by a strength-based design approach, The Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Volume 1, 13-15 December 2013, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya, 2013, 1: 16-28.
Su K.L., LOOI T.W., TANG O. and LAW C.W., Performance based seismic design for tall buildings in Hong Kong, The Proceedings of Advances in Earthquake Engineering, Joint Structural Division Annual Seminar 2014, 19 May 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Joint Structural Division, 2014, 107-131.


Researcher : LOPERA PEREZ JC

List of Research Outputs

LOPERA PEREZ J.C., Kwok C.Y., O' Sullivan C., Hanley K.J. and HUANG X., Static liquefaction and instability in granular media subjected to monotonic loading, 10th International Workshop on Bifurcation & Degradation in Geomaterials. 28-30 May 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.


Researcher : LU X

List of Research Outputs

CHAN B.S., Vengatesen T., LU X., Zhang T. and Shih K., Temperature Dependent Effects of Elevated CO2 on Shell Composition and Mechanical Properties of Hydroides Elegans: Insights from a Multiple Stressor Experiment, PLoS ONE. 2013, 8: art. no. e78945.
LU X., Shih K., Liu C. and WANG F., Extraction of Metallic Lead from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Funnel Glass by Thermal Reduction with Metallic Iron, Environmental Science & Technology. 2013, 47: 9972-9978.
Shih K., WANG F. and LU X., Thermal Treatment of Lime-Conditioned Sludge: Fate of Fluorine in Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS), 2013 AEESP 50th Anniversary Conference Environmental Engineers and Scientists of 2050: Education, Research, and Practice, Golden, Colorado. 2013.
Shih K., CHAN B.S., Vengatesen T., LU X., LIAO C. and Zhang G., X-Ray Powder Diffraction (XRPD) for Biological Minerals, The World is Our Oyster: WOO Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.


Researcher : LUO X

List of Research Outputs

LUO X. and Yang J., Effects of fines on shear behaviour of sand: a DEM analysis, Proceedings of the 5th International Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference, Paris. 2013.


Researcher : Lam KM

Project Title:Flow regimes of vortex pattern around a circular cylinder oscillating in water
Investigator(s):Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Mixing of a jet in turbulent cross flow
Investigator(s):Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2012
Completion Date:04/2014


Project Title:8th Asia-Pacific Conference on WInd Engineering; Shielding effects on a tall building from various configurations of surrounding medium-rise buildings
Investigator(s):Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2013
Completion Date:12/2013


Project Title:Wind flow field investigation to unveil excitation mechanisms for dynamic wind forces on two tall buildings under interference
Investigator(s):Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


List of Research Outputs

CHENG L. and Lam K.M., Coherent structures and turbulent features of wake flow behind a square building, 7th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting, Madrid, July, Poster ACEX225. 2013.
Cai C., Qian A.G., Wong T.M., Lam K.M. and Wang Y.W., Study on vertical structure of algal and dissolved oxygen dynamics during red tide, Proceedings of the 35th IAHR World Congress, Chengdu, September. 2013, 1-8.
HUANG S. and Lam K.M., Momentum and scalar mixing across jet-fluid interfaceof a submerged rectangular jet, Proceedings of the 35th IAHR World Congress, Chengdu, September . 2013, 1-10.
LI Z. and Lam K.M., Bioretention with shallow fill media, Proceedings of the 35th IAHR World Congress, Chengdu, September . 2013, 1-7.
LIU P. and Lam K.M., PIV measurements of fluid and particle velocity fields of a sediment-laden buoyant jet, Proceedings of the 35th IAHR World Congress, Chengdu, September. 2013, 1-7.
Lam K.M., Application of POD analysis to concentration field of a jet flow , Journal of Hydro-environment Research. Elservier, 2013, 7(3): 174-181.
Lam K.M. and HUANG S., Effect of ambient turbulence on mixing of a round jet in cross-flow, Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics, Singapore, January. 2014, 90-93.
Lam K.M., WONG S.Y., Zhao J.G., To A.P. and Tse K.T., Numerical simulation of interference effect on dynamic wind loading of tall buildings in close proximity by large-eddy simulation, Proceedings of the 8th Asia-Pacific Conference on Wind Engineering, Madras, December . 2013, 903-910.
Lam K.M., LI Z. and Cheng C.C.K., Performance of bioretention improved with higher infiltration rate (Invited lecture), International Conference on Intelligent Systems, Structures and Facilities: Sustainable Green Intelligent Buildings, Hong Kong, 7 January. 2014, 28-32.
Lam K.M., WONG S.Y., To A.P. and Fong Y.F., Shielding effects on a tall building from various configurations of surrounding medium-rise buildings, Journal of Structural Engineering. 2013, 41(1): 11-17.
Lam K.M., WONG S.Y., To A.P. and Fong Y.F., Shielding effects on at all building from various configurations of surrounding medium-rise buildings, Proceedings of the 8th Asia-Pacific Conference on Wind Engineering, Madras, December . 2013, 877-884.
Qiao Q.S., Lee J.H.W. and Lam K.M., Steady vortex flow in tangential intake, Proceedings of the 35th IAHR World Congress, Chengdu, September . 2013, 1-8.
Ren T., Xiao F., SUN W., Sun F., Lam K.M. and Li X.Y., Investigation of the shape change of bio-flocs and its influence on mass transport using particle image velocimetry, Water Science and Technology. 2014, 69(8): 1648-1652.


Researcher : Law KH

List of Research Outputs

Law K.H. and Gardner L., Global Instability of Elliptical Hollow Section Beam-columns under Compression and Biaxial Bending, In: Leroy Gardner, Eun-Taik Lee, Guo-Qiang Li, Charles Roeder, International Journal of Steel Structures. Korean Society of Steel Construction and Springer, 2013, 13.


Researcher : Lee C

List of Research Outputs

Su K.L., TANG O. and Lee C., Evaluation of local and global ductility relationships for seismic assessment of regular masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frames using the coefficient-based method, Earthquakes and Structures. Korea, Techno Press, 2013, 5(1): 1-22.


Researcher : Lee CF

Project Title:Research and information centre for landslip prevention and land development
Investigator(s):Lee CF, Law KT
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Start Date:10/1998


Project Title:Independent review of use of non-destructive testing in quality control in soil nailing works
Investigator(s):Lee CF, Yeung ATC, Tham LG
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Civil Engineering and Development Department - General Award
Start Date:06/2006




Researcher : Lee JHW

Project Title:Hydroinformatics 2000 - Fourth International Conference on Hydroinformatics Two-layer Dynamic Eutrophication Model of Tolo Harbour
Investigator(s):Lee JHW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2000


Project Title:Project Amoy - Investigating the transmission routes of the large SARS outbreak in Amoy Gardens
Investigator(s):Lee JHW, Leung YC, Lam HN, Chan ATY, Chan LS, Ho PL, Hui SCM, Leung MKH, Li Y
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003


Project Title:Laboratory of Environmental Hydraulics
Investigator(s):Lee JHW, Lam KM, Jayawardena AW, Li XY, Yu D, Kuang C, Yeh PJ, Choi DKW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:CAS - Croucher Funding Scheme for Joint Laboratories
Start Date:11/2003


List of Research Outputs

Qiao Q.S., Lee J.H.W. and Lam K.M., Steady vortex flow in tangential intake, Proceedings of the 35th IAHR World Congress, Chengdu, September . 2013, 1-8.


Researcher : Lee SH

List of Research Outputs

Castronovo F., Lee S.H., Nikolic D. and Messner J.I., Visualization in 4D Construction Management Software: A Review of Standards and Guidelines, Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (2014). Reston, VA, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014, 315-322.
Chunduri S., Lee S.H. and Messner J.I., An Integrative Process for Advanced Energy Retrofit Projects, Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (2014). Reston, VA, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014, 259-266.
Lee S.H., Nikolic D. and Messner J.I., Framework of the Virtual Construction Simulator 3 for Construction Planning and Management Education, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 2014, 05014008.


Researcher : Li A

List of Research Outputs

Li A., Li X.Y., Quan X.C. and Yang Z.F., Aerobic sludge granulation for partial nitrification of ammonia-rich inorganic wastewater, Environmental Engineering and Management Journal. 2013, 12: 1375-1380.


Researcher : Li B

Project Title:Characterization of Sulfonamide and Glycopeptide Resistant Bacteria in Activated Sludge using Batch Stress Incubation Combined with 454 Pyrosequencing Analysis
Investigator(s):Li B, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2013
Completion Date:03/2014


List of Research Outputs

Li B., Zhang X...X., Guo F. and Zhang T., Characterization of tetracycline resistant bacterial community in saline activated sludge using batch stress incubation with high-throughput sequencing analysis, Water Research . 2013, 47: 4207-4216.
MA L., Li B. and Zhang T., Abundant rifampin resistance genes and significant correlations of antibiotic resistance genes and plasmids in various environments revealed by metagenomic analysis, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2014, 98: 5195-5204.
YANG Y., Li B., JU F. and Zhang T., Exploring variation of antibiotic resistance genes in activated sludge over a four-year period through a metagenomic approach, Environmental Science &Technology. 2013, 47: 10197-10205.


Researcher : Li J

List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., LI J., Lomas K. and Zou W., Sustainable refurbishment solutions for high-rise residential buildings in subtropical areas, Proceedings: International Conference on Zero Energy Mass custom Homes, June 4-6, Londrina – Paraná, Brazil. 2014, 9 pages.
WEI Y., Au F.T.K., Li J. and Tsang N.C.M., Experimental and numerical investigation of post-tensioned concrete flat slabs in fire, The 8th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF’2014), 11-13 June 2014, Shanghai, China. Shanghai, Tongji University Press, 2014, 229-238.


Researcher : Li Q

List of Research Outputs

Li Q. and Chen J., Teleconnection between ENSO and climate in South China, Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment. Springer, 2014, 28: 927-941.


Researcher : Li XY

Project Title:Trihalomethane formation potentials of Macao water supply contaminated by seawater and organic matter
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:The Macao Water Supply Co. Ltd., Macau - General Award
Start Date:11/2000


Project Title:Nutrient transformations during the decay of settled algae in the ephemeral sediment after algal blooms
Investigator(s):Li XY, Fang HHP
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2003


Project Title:Contribution of wastewater discharge to the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water: characterization and treatment
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2007


Project Title:Study on Characteristics of the Sewage and Soil
Investigator(s):Li XY, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Operations and Maintenance Branch - Land Drainage Division
Start Date:02/2007


Project Title:Consultancy Services for Study on Characteristics and Formation Mechanisms of Solid Deposition and Marine Growth within Salt Water Mains in Hong Kong and Recommendation of Minimization Methods
Investigator(s):Li XY, Shih K, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Water Supplies Department - General Award
Start Date:03/2009


Project Title:Study on Characteristics and Formation Mechanisms of Solid Deposition and Marine Growth within Salt Water Mains in Hong Kong and Recommendation of Minimization Methods
Investigator(s):Li XY, Shih K, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Water Supplies Department - General Award
Start Date:03/2009


Project Title:Investigation of continuous shape change and mass transport of biological flocs in water using laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) and particle image velocimetry (PIV)
Investigator(s):Li XY, Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:Role of quorum sensing chemical molecules in microbial aggregation
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Matching Fund for NSFC Academic Collaboration Award
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:Dosing of ferric iron for the control of odour problems in typhoon shelters
Investigator(s):Li XY, Zhang T, Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Environment and Conservation Fund
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Composite MoS2/Me/TiO2 Catalyst Film as a Visible Light-driven Photoelectrode for (MEC) Concurrent Hydrogen Generation and Waste Organic Degradation
Investigator(s):Li XY, Chan GKY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:the 5th IWA-ASPIRE Conference and Exhibition; Investigation of the Shape Change of Bio-flocs and Its Influence on Mass Transport using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2013
Completion Date:09/2013


List of Research Outputs

Fei Y., Leung K.M.Y. and Li X.Y., Adsorption and desorption behaviors of selected endocrine disrupting chemicals in simulated gastrointestinal fluids, Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2014, 85(2): 363-369.
LIU J., Li X.Y., Xie Y.F. and Tang H., Characterization of soluble microbial products as precursors of disinfection byproducts in drinking water supply, Science of the Total Environment. 2014, 472: 818-824.
Li A., Li X.Y., Quan X.C. and Yang Z.F., Aerobic sludge granulation for partial nitrification of ammonia-rich inorganic wastewater, Environmental Engineering and Management Journal. 2013, 12: 1375-1380.
Li X.Y., Best Platform Presentation Award (Investigation of the shape change of bio-flocs and is influence on mass transport using particle image velocimetry (PIV)), IWA-ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition, September 2013, Daejeon, Korea.. 2013.
Li X.Y., ESI top 1% highly cited author (Environment & Ecology) 2013, ISI Web of Science. 2014.
Li X.Y., Modeling of particle dynamics and interfacial phenomena in water treatment and environmental systems, invited seminar to University of Tsukuba, Japan, 2013.
Li X.Y., Modeling of particle dynamics in water and engineering systems, invited seminar to Harbin Institute of Technology-Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, China, 2013.
Li X.Y., Modeling of particle dynamics in water and wastewater treatment systems (invited), IWA International Workshop on Advances in Coagulation Science & Technology (IWACST2013), September 2013, Beijing, China, 2013.
Li X.Y., Research on activated sludge, from treatment to microscopic characterization (keynote), Fourth International Symposium on Environmental Security, April 2014, Shenzhen, China, 2014.
Li X.Y., Research on activated sludge, from treatment to microscopic characterizations, invited seminar to Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 2014.
Peng W. and Li X.Y., Synergetic effect of MoS2 and graphene on Ag3PO4 for its ultra-enhanced photocatalytic activity in phenols degradation under visible light, Nanoscale. 2014, 6: 8311-8317.
Peng W. and Li X.Y., Synthesis of MoS2/g-C3N4 as a solar light-responsive photocatalyst for organic degradation, Catalysis Communications. 2014, 49: 63-67.
Ren T., Xiao F., SUN W., Sun F., Lam K.M. and Li X.Y., Investigation of the shape change of bio-flocs and its influence on mass transport using particle image velocimetry, Water Science and Technology. 2014, 69(8): 1648-1652.
Sun F., Wang X. and Li X.Y., An innovative membrane bioreactor (MBR) system for simultaneous nitrogen and phosphorus removal, Process Biochemistry. 2013, 48: 1749-1756.
WANG X. and Li X.Y., Photocatalytic hydrogen generation with simultaneous organic degradation by a visible light-driven CdS/ZnS film catalyst, Materials Science and Engineering B. 2014, 181: 86-92.
WANG Y., Li X.Y. and Gu J., Differential responses of ammonia/ammonium-oxidizing microorganisms in mangrove sediment to amendment of acetate and leaf litter, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2014, 98(7): 3165-3180.
WEI C. and Li X.Y., Surface coating with Ca(OH)2 for improvement of the transport of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) in porous media, Water Science & Technology. 2013, 68(10): 2287-2293.
Wang X. and Li X.Y., Modeling of the initial depositon of individual particles during the cross-flow filtration, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 2014, 440: 91-100.
Wang X., Peng W. and Li X.Y., Photocatalytic hydrogen generation with simultaneous organic degradation by composite CdS-ZnS nanoparticles under visible light, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2014, 39: 13454-13461.
Xiao F., Li X.Y. and Wang D.S., Three-dimensional CFD simulation of the flow field around and through particle aggregates, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 2013, 436: 1034-1040.


Researcher : Liu C

List of Research Outputs

LU X., Shih K., Liu C. and WANG F., Extraction of Metallic Lead from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Funnel Glass by Thermal Reduction with Metallic Iron, Environmental Science & Technology. 2013, 47: 9972-9978.
TANG Y., Liu C. and Shih K., Beneficial Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in Using Simulated Sludge Incineration Ash for Ceramic Products , Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology. 2014, 89: 536-543.


Researcher : Liu J

List of Research Outputs

LIU J., Li X.Y., Xie Y.F. and Tang H., Characterization of soluble microbial products as precursors of disinfection byproducts in drinking water supply, Science of the Total Environment. 2014, 472: 818-824.
Liu J., Yu J., Chen J., Yang R. and Shih K., Signal-Amplification and Real-Time Fluorescence Anisotropy Detection of Apyrase by Carbon Nanoparticle , Materials Science and Engineering C. 2014, 38: 206-211.


Researcher : Lo SH

Project Title:Limit state analysis of non-homogeneous structures using integral equation technique
Investigator(s):Lo SH, Dong C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2003


Project Title:Sixth World Congress on Computational Mechanics in conjunction with the Second Asian-Pacific Congress on Computational Mechanics High-performance 3D Solid 13-node Pyramid Elements
Investigator(s):Lo SH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2004


Project Title:Drift-based seismic fragility analysis of high-rise RC buildings with transfer structures
Investigator(s):Lo SH, Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:Earthquake Protection for Building Structures using Granulated Scrap Tire-Soil Mixtures
Investigator(s):Lo SH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


List of Research Outputs

Dong C. and Lo S.H., An integral equation formulation of anti-plane inhomogeneities, Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements. 2013, 37(11): 1416-1425.
Lin T.J., Guan Z.Q., Chang J.H. and Lo S.H., Vertex-Ball Spring Smoothing: An efficient method for unstructured dynamic hybrid meshes, Computers and Structures. 2014, 136: 24-33.
Lo S.H., Wu Z. and Sze K.Y., An enhanced Reddy’s theory for composite plated subjected to temperature load, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures. 2013, 20(10): 834-841.
Lo S.H., Dynamic grid for mesh generation by the advancing front method, Computer and Structures. 2013, 123: 15-27.
Lo S.H., LI L. and Su K.L., Optimization of partial interaction in bolted side-plated reinforced concrete beams, Computers and Structures. New York, Elsevier, 2014, 131: 70-80.
Su K.L., LI L. and Lo S.H., Shear transfer in bolted side-plated RC beams, Engineering Structures. Oxford, Elsevier, 2013, 56: 1372-1383.
Su K.L., LI L. and Lo S.H., Shear transfer in bolted side-plated reinforced concrete beams, Engineering Structures. 2013, 56: 1372-1383.
Wang J.D., Lo S.H. and Zhou D., Sloshing of liquid in rigid cylindrical container with multiple rigid annular baffles: Lateral excitations, Journal of Fluid and Structures. 2013, 42: 421-436.
Wu Z., Lo S.H. and Ren X.H., Effects of displacement parameters in zig–zag theories on displacements and stresses of laminated composites, Composite Structures. 2014, 110: 276-288.


Researcher : Long J

List of Research Outputs

Long J. and Szeto W.Y., An intersection-movement-based stochastic traffic assignment model, 5th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment. 2014.


Researcher : MA L

List of Research Outputs

MA L., Li B. and Zhang T., Abundant rifampin resistance genes and significant correlations of antibiotic resistance genes and plasmids in various environments revealed by metagenomic analysis, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2014, 98: 5195-5204.


Researcher : MCKINLEY M

List of Research Outputs

Kwan A.K.H., MCKINLEY M. and CHEN J., Adding limestone fines as cement paste replacement to reduce shrinkage of concrete, Magazine of Concrete Research. 2013, 65(15): 942-950.


Researcher : Megawati K

Project Title:Basin effects in the seismic hazard of Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Megawati K, Chandler AM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2005




Researcher : Mok CMW

List of Research Outputs

GUAN J., Mok C.M.W. and Yeung A.T.C., An integrated analysis framework for predicting surface runoff, infiltration, and slope stability, In: Abu-Farsakh, M., Yu, X., and Hoyos, L.R., Geo-characterization and modeling for sustainability. Geotechnical Special Publication No. 234. Reston, Virginia, ASCE, 2014, 2588-2599.


Researcher : Ng TST

Project Title:Reinventing Hong Kong Construction Industry for Sustainable Development
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Lee PKK, Kumaraswamy MM, Lee CF
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Construction Industry Institute Hong Kong - General Award
Start Date:10/2006


Project Title:Development Strategy for Professional Resources of Hong Kong's Construction and Related Engineering Services Sector
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Kumaraswamy MM, Wong JMW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Works Branch, Development Bureau - General Award
Start Date:08/2007


Project Title:Equipping construction and related engineering students for the global market needs
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Wong JMW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:09/2008


Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2009-10
Investigator(s):Ng TST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:Devising Low Carbon-Cost-Contention Building Refurbishment Proposals using Case-based Reasoning Approach
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Wong JMW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:Capacity building of SMEs for Sustainable Housing Development
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Mahesh G, Poon SW, Pan W, Kumaraswamy MM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2012


Project Title:Embedding Materials’ Greeniness in Building Environmental Assessment Modelling
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Wong JMW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012
Completion Date:05/2014


Project Title:39th World Congress on Housing Science - Changing Needs, Adaptive Buildings, Smart Cities; Household Carbon Emissions in Multi-Storey Residential Buildings - A Questionnaire Survey
Investigator(s):Ng TST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2013
Completion Date:09/2013


List of Research Outputs

DONG Y. and Ng T.S.T., Application of life cycle assessment to compare the environmental footprint of concrete methods, Proceedings: SETAC Europe 19th LCA Case Study Symposium: LCA in Market, Research, Policy – Harmonisation beyond Standardisation, November 11-13, Rome, Italy. 2013, 1 page.
DONG Y. and Ng T.S.T., LCA modelling for building construction processes, In: S. Cheng & P.K.K. Lee, Proceedings: Sustainable Building 2013 Hong Kong Regional Conference Urban Density & Sustainability (SB13-HK), September 12-13, Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East Hotel, Hong Kong. 2013, 9 pages.
Ekambaram P., Love P.E.D., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Ng T.S.T., Causal ascription of rework in building and civil engineering projects: A multivariate exploration, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. Emerald, 2014, 21(1): 111-126.
Lee J.C.F., Zhang J., Wong J.M.W., Ng A. and Ng T.S.T., Carbon labelling scheme for construction products: the benchmark for low carbon materials, Proceedings: 3rd World Construction Symposium 2014 – Sustainability and Development in Built Environment, June 20-22, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 2014, 9 pages.
Lu W., Huang G.Q., Ng T.S.T., Shen Q.P. and Gao Y., BIMatizing prefabrication housing construction in Hong Kong: Contexts, frameworks, and challenges ahead, In: Yabuki and Makanae , the First International Conference on Civil and Building Engineering Informatics (ICCBEI),7-8th Nov 2013, Tokyo, Japan. 2013, 339-344.
Ng T.S.T., Lomas K. and Loveday D., A case-based sustainable refurbishment framework for multi-storey residential buildings, Proceedings: 4th Annual International Conference on Civil Engineering, May 26-27, Athens, Greece. 2014, 8 pages.
Ng T.S.T., A research agenda for life cycle emission reduction in the construction industry, Pennsylvania State University's Architectural Engineering Research Seminar, Invited Speech, August 21, Pennsylvania State University, USA. 2013.
Ng T.S.T., GONG W. and Loveday D., A study on major sustainable refurbishment methods for high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong, Proceedings: Creative Construction Conference 2014, June 21-24, Prague, Czech Republic. 2014, 7 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Can the construction engineering and management community contribute to emission reduction?, Iowa State University's College of Engineering Research Seminar, Invited Speech, August 26, Iowa State University, USA. 2013.
Ng T.S.T., Concept of carbon footprint and carbon footprint assessment requirements, Gammon Construction Limited’s Supply Chain Sustainability Workshop,Invited Speech, September 25, Gammon Construction Limited’s Seminar Room, Hong Kong. 2013.
Ng T.S.T. and Skitmore R.M., Developing a framework for subcontractor appraisal using a balanced scorecard, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management. Taylor and Francis, 2014, 20(2): 149-158.
Ng T.S.T., Editor, International Journal of Building Environment Project and Asset Management. Emerald, 2014.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, Construction Innovations - Information, Process, Management. Bingley, UK, Emerald, 2013.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, ISRN Civil Engineering. Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, International Journal of Information Technology Project Management. Hershey, PA, IGI Publishing, 2014.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, International Journal of Project Organisation and Management. InderScience Publisher, 2013.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal. Oak Park, Illinois, USA, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2014.
Ng T.S.T., Following the footprints: the HK-based carbon labelling framework for construction materials, Construction Industry Council's Technical Seminar on Transforming Low Carbon Construction into Reality, Invited speech, October 18, Zero Carbon Building, Hong Kong. 2013.
Ng T.S.T., Guest Editor, Journal of Operational Research Society (Special Issue on Operational Research in Construction and Engineering Management). Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.
Ng T.S.T. and Chow T.P.H., Household carbon emissions in multi-storey residential buildings – a questionnaire survey, Proceedings: 39th World Congress on Housing Science – Changing Needs, Adaptive Buildings, Smart Cities, September 17-20, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy. 2013, 225-232.
Ng T.S.T., Skitmore R.M. and Cheung J.N.H., Organisational obstacles to reducing carbon emissions in Hong Kong, Habitat International. Elsevier, 2013, 40: 119-126.
Ng T.S.T., Chan D.W.M. and Chan H.L., Proceedings: HKIPM 2014 Conference: Novel Project Delivery Systems – Current Status and the Way Forward, Hong Kong Institute of Project Management, 2014, 72.
Ng T.S.T. and To C., Reducing the embodied carbon of construction projects through the development of a product-based carbon labelling scheme, Proceedings: 6th International Conference on Climate Change, June 27-28, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland. 2014, 9 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Sharpening Hong Kong’s competitive edge in environmental and carbon conscious infrastructure development, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers's Civil Division Conference: Development of Civil Engineering Infrastructure – Today & Tomorrow, Invited speech, April 10, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers. 2014.
Ng T.S.T., LI J., Lomas K. and Zou W., Sustainable refurbishment solutions for high-rise residential buildings in subtropical areas, Proceedings: International Conference on Zero Energy Mass custom Homes, June 4-6, Londrina – Paraná, Brazil. 2014, 9 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Tracking and reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry, South China University of Technology's Research Seminar, Invited speech, June 14, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou. 2014.
Ng T.S.T., Zero Carbon Building Journal. Zero Carbon Building Limited, 2013.
Ng T.S.T., Zou W. and HE Q., 建築物生命週期碳排放分析之發展, 會議論文集:2014亞太城市建設實務論壇,5月2-4日,台灣,高雄,高雄寒軒國際大飯店, 2014, 8 pages.
TANG Z. and Ng T.S.T., System thinking of green building development: a China study, Proceedings: Creative Construction Conference 2014, June 21-24, Prague, Czech Republic. 2014, 6 pages.
Wong P.S.P., Ng T.S.T. and Shahidi M., Towards understanding the contractor's response to carbon reduction policies in the construction projects, International Journal of Project Management. Elsevier, 2013, 31(7): 1042-1056.
XIE J. and Ng T.S.T., Multiobjective Bayesian network model for public-private partnership decision support, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013, 139(9): 1069-1081.


Researcher : Ning Y

List of Research Outputs

Ning Y., Emerald Literati Network 2013 Highly Commended Award, Emerald Group Publishing Limited. 2014.
Pan W. and Ning Y., Delivering zero carbon buildings: the status quo and way forward., Zero Carbon Building Journal. 2014.
Pan W. and Ning Y., Requisite holism of the feasibility of delivering zero carbon buildings, Sustainable Building 2013 Hong Kong Regional Conference Urban. 2013.
Pan W. and Ning Y., Transition from Low-rise to High-rise Zero Carbon Buildings: The Potential of Socio-Technical Systems, Construction Research Congress 2014. American Society of Civil Engineers, 504-513.
Pan W. and Ning Y., Zero carbon buildings: a policy review, Sustainable Building 2013 Hong Kong Regional Conference. 2013.


Researcher : Niu J

Project Title:Enhancing a hydrologic model simulation capacity and evaluating reservoir influences on water resources over the Pearl River basin, South China
Investigator(s):Niu J, Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2013
Completion Date:04/2014


List of Research Outputs

Chen J. and Niu J., Daily anomalous high flow in the headwater catchment in South China, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.
Niu J. and Chen J., Basin tendency on flood and drought occurrence in Southeast China, AGU 2013 Fall Meeting. 2013.
Niu J., Chen J. and Sivakumar B., Evaluation of basin tendency on flood and drought occurrence in the Yangtze River Basin, China, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 9.
Niu J., Sivakumar B. and Chen J., Impacts of increased CO2 on the hydrologic response over the Xijiang (West River) basin, South China, Journal of Hydrology. Elsevier, 2013, 505: 218-227.
Niu J., Chen J. and Sun L., Major Drought Events in the West River Basin in South China for the Period of 2002-2010, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
Niu J., Precipitation in the Pearl River basin, South China: Scaling, regional patterns, and influence of large-scale climate anomalies, Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment. Springer, 2013, 27: 1253-1268.
Niu J., Chen J. and Bellie S., Teleconnection analysis of runoff and soil moisture over the Pearl River basin in South China, Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. 2014, 18: 1475-1492.
Niu J. and Chen J., Terrestrial hydrological responses to precipitation variability in Southwest China with emphasis on drought, Hydrological Sciences Journal. 2014, 59(2): 325-335.
Niu J. and Chen J., Topographic influence on drought evolution: A case study of the West River basin in South China, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.
Sun X., Niu J. and Chen J., Predication of south back phenomena in Hong Kong and South China, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.
Sun X., Niu J. and Chen J., Study of Seasonal Projection of South Back Weather Phenomenon in Hong Kong, China, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
WANG K., Niu J. and Chen J., Features of global processes using the VIC simulation: focusing on five major river basins, AGU 2013 Fall Meeting. 2013.
WANG K., Niu J. and Chen J., Simulation of terrestrial hydrological processes of five major rivers in the world using variable infiltration capacity model, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 10.


Researcher : Nunes Lourenco SD

List of Research Outputs

Nunes Lourenco S.D., Editorial Board, Geotechnical Research. ICE, 2014.


Researcher : Pam HJ

Project Title:14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (14WCEE) Proposed confinement steel design within critical region for limited ductile high-strength reinforced concrete columns
Investigator(s):Pam HJ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2008


Project Title:Improving elastic stiffness, strength and ductility of high-strength concrete-filled-steel-tube columns by external confinement
Investigator(s):Pam HJ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


List of Research Outputs

Lam W.Y., LI L., Su K.L. and Pam H.J., Behaviour of plate anchorage in plate-reinforced composite coupling beams, The Scientific World Journal. London, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013, 12 pages.


Researcher : Pan ADE

Project Title:Cross Strait Conference on Steel Structures A Review of Tubular Steel Scaffold Systems and Modes of Failure
Investigator(s):Pan AD
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2000




Researcher : Pan W

Project Title:Dialectics of Sustainable Building: Concept, Theory, Methodology and Value
Investigator(s):Pan W, Kumaraswamy MM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2013
Completion Date:04/2014


Project Title:2014 Construction Research Congress (CRC2014); Transition from Low-rise to High-rise Zero Carbon Buildings: The Potential of Socio-Technical Systems
Investigator(s):Pan W
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2014


Project Title:An Exploration of Lean Construction Standards and Tools for Improving Productivity in Hong Kong Construction Industry
Investigator(s):Pan W
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

Garmston H., Fox M., Pan W. and de Wilde P., Multi-storey Building Retrofit with a Focus on the Façade Selection Process: A UK Commercial Office Case Study, In: Smith, S.D (Ed) Procs 29th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, Reading, UK, 2-4 September. 2013.
Garmston H. and Pan W., Non-Compliance with Building Energy Regulations: The Profile, Issues, and Implications on Practice and Policy in England and Wales, Journal of Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems. 2013, 1: 340-351.
Gresty K.A., Pan W., Heffernan T. and Edwards-Jones A., Research-informed teaching from a risk perspective, Teaching in Higher Education. 2013, 18: 570-585.
Heffernan E., Heffernan T. and Pan W., The relationship between the quality of active frontages and public perceptions of public spaces, URBAN DESIGN International. 2014, 19: 92-102.
Mao C., Shen Q., Pan W. and Ye K., Major Barriers to Off-Site Construction: The Developer’s Perspective in China, Journal of Management in Engineering. 2013, 04014043.
Pan W. and Thomas R., Defects of new-build dwellings constructed to building regulations and to ‘The Code for Sustainable Homes’, In: Smith, S.D (Ed) Procs 29th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, Reading, UK, 2-4 September. 2013.
Pan W. and Ning Y., Delivering zero carbon buildings: the status quo and way forward., Zero Carbon Building Journal. 2014.
Pan W., Cotton D. and Murray P., Linking research and teaching: context, conflict and complementarity, Innovations in Education and Teaching International. 2014, 51: 3-14.
Pan W. and Ning Y., Requisite Holism of the Feasibility of Delivering Zero Carbon Buildings, Sustainable Building 2013 Hong Kong Regional Conference, Urban Density and Sustainability, 12-13 September. 2013.
Pan W. and Ning Y., Requisite holism of the feasibility of delivering zero carbon buildings, Sustainable Building 2013 Hong Kong Regional Conference Urban. 2013.
Pan W. and Ning Y., Transition from Low-rise to High-rise Zero Carbon Buildings: The Potential of Socio-Technical Systems, Construction Research Congress 2014. American Society of Civil Engineers, 504-513.
Pan W. and Ning Y., Zero Carbon Buildings: A Policy Review, Sustainable Building 2013 Hong Kong Regional Conference, Urban Density and Sustainability, 12-13 September . 2013.
Pan W. and Ning Y., Zero carbon buildings: a policy review, Sustainable Building 2013 Hong Kong Regional Conference. 2013.
SANG X., Pan W. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Informing Energy-efficient Building Envelope Design Decisions for Hong Kong, 6th International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB 2014, Cardiff, Wales, UK, 25-27 June 2014. Cardiff, Wales, UK.
ZHANG S., Pan W. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Estimating the energy saving potential for office buildings in Hong Kong based on a four-tier framework, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2014, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA, May 19-21, 2014. Atlanta, USA, ASCE.
Zainab S., Pan W., Goodhew S. and Fuertes A., Contractors Perspective on the Selection of Innovative Sustainable Technologies for Achieving Zero Carbon Retail Buildings, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2014, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA, May 19-21, 2014. Atlanta, USA, ASCE.
Zainab S., Pan W. and Goodhew S., Stakeholders perspective on sustainable technology selection to achieve zero carbon retail buildings, In: Smith, S.D (Ed) Procs 29th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, Reading, UK, 2-4 September. 2013.


Researcher : Pang CC

List of Research Outputs

LEE S., Wong S.C., Pang C.C. and Choi K., A real-time predictive model for the turning movements at an isolated signalized junction, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.


Researcher : Peng W

Project Title:ISPlasma2014/IC-PLANTS2014; MoS2/graphene nanosheets with CdS nanoparticles as a visible light driven photocatalyst for the reduction and detoxification of 4-nitrophenol
Investigator(s):Peng W
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2014
Completion Date:03/2014


Project Title:Synergetic Effect of MoS2 and Graphene as effective cocatalyst for photocatalytic environmental remediation and energy conversion
Investigator(s):Peng W, Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2014
Completion Date:03/2015


List of Research Outputs

Peng W. and Li X.Y., Synergetic effect of MoS2 and graphene on Ag3PO4 for its ultra-enhanced photocatalytic activity in phenols degradation under visible light, Nanoscale. 2014, 6: 8311-8317.
Peng W. and Li X.Y., Synthesis of MoS2/g-C3N4 as a solar light-responsive photocatalyst for organic degradation, Catalysis Communications. 2014, 49: 63-67.
Wang X., Peng W. and Li X.Y., Photocatalytic hydrogen generation with simultaneous organic degradation by composite CdS-ZnS nanoparticles under visible light, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2014, 39: 13454-13461.


Researcher : Ren T

List of Research Outputs

Ren T., Xiao F., SUN W., Sun F., Lam K.M. and Li X.Y., Investigation of the shape change of bio-flocs and its influence on mass transport using particle image velocimetry, Water Science and Technology. 2014, 69(8): 1648-1652.


Researcher : SANG X

List of Research Outputs

SANG X., Pan W. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Informing Energy-efficient Building Envelope Design Decisions for Hong Kong, 6th International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB 2014, Cardiff, Wales, UK, 25-27 June 2014. Cardiff, Wales, UK.


Researcher : SHUI CS

List of Research Outputs

SHUI C.S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., A hybrid algorithm for bicycle network design, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.


Researcher : SI X

List of Research Outputs

SI X., Au F.T.K. and LI Z., Capturing the long-term dynamic properties of concrete cable-stayed bridges, Engineering Structures. New York, Science Direct, 2013, 57: 502-511.


Researcher : SU M

List of Research Outputs

SU M. and Shih K., 2012 Project Resource Recovery, Reuse, Recycling and Conversion (PR4C): Hong Kong, The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management. 2014, 40: 1-9.
SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Continuous Beam Tests on Aluminium Alloy SHS and RHS with Internal Stiffeners, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. 2013, 1113-1117.
SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Continuous Strength Method for Aluminium Alloy Structures, Journal of Advanced Materials Research. Trans Tech Publications, 2013, 742: 70-75.
SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Numerical Study of Aluminium Alloy Continuous Beams, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Steel, Space and Composite Structures. 2014, 351-360.


Researcher : SU M

List of Research Outputs

SU M. and Shih K., 2012 Project Resource Recovery, Reuse, Recycling and Conversion (PR4C): Hong Kong, The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management. 2014, 40: 1-9.
SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Continuous Beam Tests on Aluminium Alloy SHS and RHS with Internal Stiffeners, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. 2013, 1113-1117.
SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Continuous Strength Method for Aluminium Alloy Structures, Journal of Advanced Materials Research. Trans Tech Publications, 2013, 742: 70-75.
SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Numerical Study of Aluminium Alloy Continuous Beams, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Steel, Space and Composite Structures. 2014, 351-360.


Researcher : SUN S

List of Research Outputs

SUN S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., The alpha-reliable mean-excess transit equilibrium model with seat capacity constraint, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.


Researcher : SUN TK

List of Research Outputs

SUN T.K., Yan R.W.M. and Su D., Fully coupled consolidation analysis of shear strength mobilization and dragload of a pile subject to negative skin friction, International Journal of Geomechanics . 2013.


Researcher : SUN W

List of Research Outputs

Ren T., Xiao F., SUN W., Sun F., Lam K.M. and Li X.Y., Investigation of the shape change of bio-flocs and its influence on mass transport using particle image velocimetry, Water Science and Technology. 2014, 69(8): 1648-1652.


Researcher : Shi H

List of Research Outputs

Chen J. and Shi H., Do we need construct more dams?, AGU 2013 Fall Meeting. 2013.
Chen J. and Shi H., Role of global water resources conservation projects in world sustainable development, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 11.


Researcher : Shih K

Project Title:Sorption of Perfluorochemicals on Sediments and Sludge of Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2009


Project Title:Fabrication of Anti-Biofouling PVDF Water Membrane through Impregnation of Alumina Nanomaterials
Investigator(s):Shih K, Li XY, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 2)
Start Date:11/2009


Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2010-11
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:07/2010


Project Title:Spinel Formation in Recycling Sludge-Incineration Ash for Fabrication of Ceramic Materials
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2010


Project Title:Phosphorus Recovery from Domestic Wastewater: Crystal Characteristics and Thermodynamic Properties of Products for Recovery Process Design
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Next Generation Hollow Fiber Composite for Energy Saving Nanofiltration Membranes
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Platform Research Projects
Start Date:09/2012


Project Title:Using Metakaolin to Promote Metal Incorporation under Thermal Conditions: Mechanisms of Copper, Zinc and Lead Incorporation
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2012


Project Title:Sorption Behavior of Perfluorinated Compounds on Humic Acid Coated Surface
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2013
Completion Date:06/2014


Project Title:SARDINIA 2013 (14th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium); Metal stabilization mechanisms in the benefical use of ash/sludge residues for ceramic products
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2013
Completion Date:10/2013


Project Title:Mechanistic Study on In-Line Capture and Stabilization of Cadmium under Thermal Conditions
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

CHAN B.S., Vengatesen T., LU X., Zhang T. and Shih K., Temperature Dependent Effects of Elevated CO2 on Shell Composition and Mechanical Properties of Hydroides Elegans: Insights from a Multiple Stressor Experiment, PLoS ONE. 2013, 8: art. no. e78945.
Hu Y., Liu X., Bai J., Shih K., Zeng E.Y. and Cheng H., Assessing Heavy Metal Pollution in the Surface Soils of a Region that Had Undergone Three Decades of Intense Industrialization and Urbanization, Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2013, 20: 6150-6159.
Kong L., Xiong Y., Sun L., Tian S., Xu X., Zhao C., Luo R., Yang X., Shih K. and Liu H., Sorption Performance and Mechanism of a Sludge-Derived Char as Porous Carbon-Based Hybrid Adsorbent for Benzene Derivatives in Aqueous Solution , Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2014, 274: 205-211.
LU X., Shih K., Liu C. and WANG F., Extraction of Metallic Lead from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Funnel Glass by Thermal Reduction with Metallic Iron, Environmental Science & Technology. 2013, 47: 9972-9978.
Liu J., Yu J., Chen J., Yang R. and Shih K., Signal-Amplification and Real-Time Fluorescence Anisotropy Detection of Apyrase by Carbon Nanoparticle , Materials Science and Engineering C. 2014, 38: 206-211.
SU M. and Shih K., 2012 Project Resource Recovery, Reuse, Recycling and Conversion (PR4C): Hong Kong, The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management. 2014, 40: 1-9.
Shih K., TANG Y. and LIAO C., Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in the Beneficial Use of Ash/Sludge Residues for Ceramic Products, SARDINIA 2013, The 14th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy. 2013.
Shih K., A “Waste-to-Resource” Method on Using Waste Aluminum and Iron in Sludge as Ceramic Materials, 2014.
Shih K. and WANG F., Adsorption Behavior and Fate of Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) Discharged from Municipal Wastewater Sludge, The 247th American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting, Dallas. 2014.
Shih K., Application of Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique in Hazardous Metals and Nuclear Waste Stabilization, 2013.
Shih K., Associate Editor , HKIE Transactions. The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, 2013.
Shih K., Associate Editor , HKIE Transactions. The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, 2013.
Shih K., Associate Editor, ASCE Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013.
Shih K., Associate Editor, American Mineralogist. Mineralogical Society of America, 2013.
Shih K., Associate Editor, American Mineralogist. Mineralogical Society of America, 2013.
Shih K., Associate Editor, Waste Management. Elsevier, 2013.
Shih K., Disintegration and Drying of Sewage Sludge by KDS Unit, JCL Engineering Limited Company. 2014.
Shih K., Editor, HKIE Transactions. The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, 2013.
Shih K., Engineering Solid Waste: Some Innovative Ideas, 2014 Harvard College in Asia Program, Hong Kong. 2014.
Shih K., Environmental Materials Research for Sludge Beneficial Uses and Resource Recovery, The 11th IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 2014.
Shih K., Environmental Materials for Metal Stabilization and Resource Recovery, HKU-UNIST Workshop: Asian Water Research Network, Hong Kong. 2013.
Shih K., Environmental Materials for Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery, Water Desalination and Reuse Center (WDRC) at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. 2013.
Shih K., Faculty Outstanding Teaching Award (Individual), Faculty of Engineering, 2013.
Shih K. and TANG Y., Leaching Behavior and Stabilization Mechanisms of Nickel and Copper in Ceramic Matrix, The 247th American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting, Dallas. 2014.
Shih K., Outstanding Teaching Award (Individual), The University of Hong Kong, 2014.
Shih K., Pursuing Environmental Sustainability in a Built Environment - Hong Kong, Retrospect and Prospect 1980-2013. Overseas Chinese Environmental Engineers and Scientists Association Special Issue. 2013, 36-37.
Shih K., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction (QXRD) Technique for Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery, Department of Earth Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan. 2013.
Shih K., Solid Waste Engineering - Where We Are and What Are We Looking for?, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Waste Management Series, Hong Kong. 2014.
Shih K., WANG F. and LU X., Thermal Treatment of Lime-Conditioned Sludge: Fate of Fluorine in Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS), 2013 AEESP 50th Anniversary Conference Environmental Engineers and Scientists of 2050: Education, Research, and Practice, Golden, Colorado. 2013.
Shih K., X-Ray Diffraction: Structure, Principles and Application. New York, Nova Science Publishers, 2013.
Shih K., CHAN B.S., Vengatesen T., LU X., LIAO C. and Zhang G., X-Ray Powder Diffraction (XRPD) for Biological Minerals, The World is Our Oyster: WOO Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
TANG Y., Liu C. and Shih K., Beneficial Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in Using Simulated Sludge Incineration Ash for Ceramic Products , Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology. 2014, 89: 536-543.
TANG Y., Chan S.-.W. and Shih K., Copper Stabilization in Beneficial Use of Waterworks Sludge and Copper-laden Electroplating Sludge for Ceramic Materials, Waste Management. 2014, 34: 1085-1091.
TANG Y. and Shih K., Stabilization Mechanisms and Reaction Sequences for Sintering Simulated Copper-Laden Sludge with Alumina, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering . 2013, 1: 1239–1245.
Tang Y., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Copper Sludge from Printed Circuit Board Production/Recycling for Ceramic Materials: A Quantitative Analysis of Copper Transformation and Immobilization, Environmental Science & Technology. 2013, 47: 8609–8615.
ZHOU Z., Shih K., Cai Y.-.P., Sze-To L. and Wong W.T., A Highly Specific Probe for Ferric Ions in Aqueous Solution Based on 5,6-Dicarboxy-3H-benzoimidazol-1-ium Nitrate, Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie (ZAAC). 2014, 640: 1494-1498.


Researcher : Smith ST

Project Title:Moment Redistribution in Continuous FRP-Strengthened RC Slabs Anchored with FRP Anchors
Investigator(s):Smith ST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Repair and Strengthening of Metallic Structures with FRP Composites
Investigator(s):Smith ST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2012


Project Title:Rational Modelling and Design of Externally Bonded Strengthening Systems for Civil Infrastructure Incorporating Anchorage Devices
Investigator(s):Smith ST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2012




Researcher : Su KL

Project Title:A Novel Global-Local Inverse Method for Determining Tension Softening Curves of Concrete
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Quantification of Fracture Properties for Nuclear Graphite by the Incremental Displacement Collocation Method
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:06/2012
Completion Date:11/2013


Project Title:Development of shear transfer model for bolted side-plated reinforced concrete beams
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:03/2013
Completion Date:08/2014


Project Title:International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management; Analysis and design of irregular tall buildings in Hong Kong by a strength-based design approach
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2013
Completion Date:12/2013


Project Title:A tailor-made seismic design method for tall reinforced concrete buildings in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2014


List of Research Outputs

CHEN H. and Su K.L., Tension softening curves of plain concrete, Construction and Building Materials. Oxford, Elsevier Science, 2013, 44: 440-451.
CHENG B., Su K.L., Li S.W. and Song W.J., Deformation design guidelines of retrofitted deep coupling beams by restrained bolted steel plate, The Proceedings of the IStructE Conference on Structural Engineering in Hazard Mitigation 2013, 28 and 29 October, Beijing. Beijing, China, The Institution of Structural Engineers, 2013, 436-444.
Lam W.Y., LI L., Su K.L. and Pam H.J., Behaviour of plate anchorage in plate-reinforced composite coupling beams, The Scientific World Journal. London, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013, 12 pages.
Law C.W. and Su K.L., An analytical approach for design of reinforced concrete shear walls against lateral in-plane shear and comparison with codified methods, HKIE Transactions. London, Taylor & Francis, 2014, 21(1): 50-61.
Lo S.H., LI L. and Su K.L., Optimization of partial interaction in bolted side-plated reinforced concrete beams, Computers and Structures. New York, Elsevier, 2014, 131: 70-80.
Su K.L., Keung W.C., TANG O. and LOOI T.W., Analysis and design of irregular tall buildings in Hong Kong by a strength-based design approach, The Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Volume 1, 13-15 December 2013, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya, 2013, 1: 16-28.
Su K.L., Editorial Board Member , Structural Engineering and Mechanics. Korea, Techno Press, 2014.
Su K.L., Editorial Board Member in Civil Engineering Subject Area , The Scientific World Journal. USA, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013.
Su K.L., Editorial Board Member, The Journal of Applied Mathematics. The USA, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014.
Su K.L., TANG O. and Lee C., Evaluation of local and global ductility relationships for seismic assessment of regular masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frames using the coefficient-based method, Earthquakes and Structures. Korea, Techno Press, 2013, 5(1): 1-22.
Su K.L., Invited Seminar on Performance Based Seismic Design for Tall Buildings in Hong Kong, Annual Seminar 2014, Joint Structural Division, 19 May 2014. 2014.
Su K.L. and LI L., Keynote Speech on Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structures by Bolting of Steel Plates, Hong Kong Concrete Institute, 22 November 2013. Hong Kong, 2013.
Su K.L., LOOI T.W., TANG O. and LAW C.W., Performance based seismic design for tall buildings in Hong Kong, The Proceedings of Advances in Earthquake Engineering, Joint Structural Division Annual Seminar 2014, 19 May 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Joint Structural Division, 2014, 107-131.
Su K.L., Provision of Consultancy Services for Pilot Study on the Implementation of Seismic Design in Housing Authority Buildings, Hong Kong Housing Authority. Hong Kong, 2014.
Su K.L. and TANG O., Shear concentration effects in RC walls above transfer structures, The Proceedings of the IStructE Conference on Structural Engineering in Hazard Mitigation 2013, 28 and 29 October, Beijing. Beijing, China, The Institution of Structural Engineers, 2013, 382-393.
Su K.L., LI L. and Lo S.H., Shear transfer in bolted side-plated RC beams, Engineering Structures. Oxford, Elsevier, 2013, 56: 1372-1383.
Su K.L., LI L. and Lo S.H., Shear transfer in bolted side-plated reinforced concrete beams, Engineering Structures. 2013, 56: 1372-1383.
WANG L. and Su K.L., Repair of fire-exposed preloaded rectangular concrete columns by postcompressed steel plates, Journal of Structural Engineering. New York, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014, 140(3): 040130831-9.


Researcher : Sun F

List of Research Outputs

Ren T., Xiao F., SUN W., Sun F., Lam K.M. and Li X.Y., Investigation of the shape change of bio-flocs and its influence on mass transport using particle image velocimetry, Water Science and Technology. 2014, 69(8): 1648-1652.
Sun F., Wang X. and Li X.Y., An innovative membrane bioreactor (MBR) system for simultaneous nitrogen and phosphorus removal, Process Biochemistry. 2013, 48: 1749-1756.


Researcher : Sun L

List of Research Outputs

Niu J., Chen J. and Sun L., Major Drought Events in the West River Basin in South China for the Period of 2002-2010, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
Sun L. and Chen J., Detection of Vegetation Damage Due to 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake in China Using MODIS EVI Data, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
Sun L. and Chen J., Urbanization influence on temperature observations over Mainland China, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.
Xu Q., Chen J., Sun L. and Peart M.R., Field survey and numerical modeling of hillslope hydrological processes over a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
Xu Q., Chen J., Sun L. and Peart M.R., Observation and analysis hydrological processes in a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, China, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.


Researcher : Sun X

List of Research Outputs

Sun X., Niu J. and Chen J., Predication of south back phenomena in Hong Kong and South China, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.
Sun X., Niu J. and Chen J., Study of Seasonal Projection of South Back Weather Phenomenon in Hong Kong, China, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.


Researcher : Sze HY

List of Research Outputs

Sze H.Y. and Yang J., Cyclic loading behavior of sand with different fabrics, Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Paris. 2013.
Sze H.Y. and Yang J., Failure modes of sand in undrained cyclic loading: impact of sample preparation, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE. 2014, 140(1): 152-169.


Researcher : Sze NN

List of Research Outputs

Sze N.N. and Szeto W.Y., Editorial, special issue: recent advances in metaheuristics for solving transportation and logistics problems, International Journal of Transportation. 2014.
Szeto W.Y. and Sze N.N., Guest Editor , International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. 2013.


Researcher : Szeto WY

Project Title:Distribution-free methodologies for reliability assessment and reliable design of transport networks under uncertainty
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Customer-searching behavior of vacant taxi drivers
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2012
Completion Date:04/2014


Project Title:Columbarium Development: Public Transport Policy Implications
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Public Policy Research
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:Development of an intersection movement-based modeling approach for the multi-class dynamic traffic assignment problem with queue spillback
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:A Software Tool with a Strategic Approach for Identifying Critical Transport Infrastructures and Building Resilience of Urban Transport Systems
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Matching Grant for Joint Research
Start Date:04/2013


Project Title:A link-based dynamic system optimal assignment model that captures the effects of queue spillback
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2013


Project Title:Development of a travel time data sharing platform
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:04/2013


Project Title:A Software Tool with a Strategic Approach for Identifying Critical Transport Infrastructures and Building Resilience of Urban Transport Systems
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:ISTTT20 – the 20th International Symposium on Transportation and Traffic Theory; A Continuum Modeling Approach for Network Vulnerability Analysis at Regional Scale
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2013
Completion Date:07/2013


Project Title:A Software Tool with a Strategic Approach for Identifying Critical Transport Infrastructures and Building Resilience of Urban Transport Systems
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:08/2013


Project Title:A cell-based multi-class dynamic traffic assignment model that considers taxi cruising
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:A Novel Methodology for Modeling and Solving Simultaneous Route and Departure Time Choice Problems
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2014


List of Research Outputs

Farahani R.Z., Miandoabchi E., Szeto W.Y. and Rashidi H., A review of urban transportation network design problems, European Journal of Operational Research. 2013, 229: 281-302.
Farahani R.Z., Szeto W.Y. and Ghadimi S., The single facility location problem with time-dependent weights and relocation cost over a continuous time horizon, Journal of the Operational Research Society. 2014.
Ge Y.E., Sun B.R., Zhang H.M., Szeto W.Y. and Zhou X.Z., A comparison of dynamic user optimal states with zero, fixed and variable tolerances, Networks and Spatial Economics. 2014.
Ge Y.E., Zhang S., Szeto W.Y., Zhang H.M. and Zhou X., Dynamic user optimal flow under departure time choice and variable tolerances, 5th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment. 2014.
Han K., Friesz T., Tao Y. and Szeto W.Y., Formulation, existence, and computation of simultaneous route-and-departure choice bounded rationality dynamic user equilibrium with fixed or endogenous user tolerance, 5th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment. 2014.
Ho S.C. and Szeto W.Y., Solving a repositioning problem in bike-sharing systems using tabu search, 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies. 2013.
JIANG Y. and Szeto W.Y., Time-dependent transport network design that considers health cost, Transportmetrica A. 2014.
JIANG Y., Szeto W.Y., Ng T.M. and Ho S.C., The Reliability-Based Stochastic Transit Assignment Problem with Elastic Demand, Journal of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies. 2013.
JIANG Y., Szeto W.Y., Ng T.M. and Ho S.C., The Reliability-Based Stochastic Transit Assignment Problem with Elastic Demand, Proceedings of the 10th Eastern Asia Society of Transportation Studies (EASTS) Conference . 2013.
JIANG Y., Szeto W.Y. and Ng T.M., Transit Network Design: a Hybrid Enhanced Artificial Bee Colony Approach and a Case Study, International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology. 2013.
Long J. and Szeto W.Y., An intersection-movement-based stochastic traffic assignment model, 5th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment. 2014.
Long J.C., Huang H.J., Gao Z.Y. and Szeto W.Y., An Intersection-Movement-Based Dynamic User Optimal Route Choice Problem, Operations Research. 2013.
Long J.C., Huang H.J., Gao Z.Y. and Szeto W.Y., Intersection-Movement-Based Approach to Modeling Dynamic User Optimal Route Choice Problem, Transportation Research Board (TRB) 92nd Annual Meeting. 2014.
Miandoabchi E., Daneshzand F., Szeto W.Y. and Zanjirani Farahani R., Multi-objective discrete urban road network design, Computers & Operations Research. 2013, 40: 2429-2449.
SHUI C.S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., A hybrid algorithm for bicycle network design, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
SUN S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., The alpha-reliable mean-excess transit equilibrium model with seat capacity constraint, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
Sun H., Gao Z.Y., Long J.C. and Szeto W.Y., A distributionally robust joint chance constrained optimization model for the dynamic network design problem under demand uncertainty, Networks and Spatial Economics. 2014.
Sze N.N. and Szeto W.Y., Editorial, special issue: recent advances in metaheuristics for solving transportation and logistics problems, International Journal of Transportation. 2014.
Sze N.N., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Special Issue: Transport Geography in Asia, Asian Geographer. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., International Journal of Transportation, Editor in Asian Region, 2013.
Szeto W.Y., JIANG Y., Sun S.J. and Wong K.I., A Reliability-based Stochastic Transit Assignment Model with Capacity Constraints, Transportation Research Board (TRB) 92nd Annual Meeting. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., LIU Y. and Wong S.C., A novel solution approach to static repositioning in bike-sharing systems, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
Szeto W.Y., WONG C.P., Wong S.C. and Yang H., A time-dependent logit-based taxi customer-search model, International Journal of Urban Sciences. 2013, 17: 184-198.
Szeto W.Y., An Intersection-movement-based Dynamic Traffic Assignment Problem, EPFL, Switzerland. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., An intersection-movement-based approach to modeling and solving dynamic traffic assignment problems with physical queues, Beijing Jiaotong University. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., WANG Y. and Wong S.C., Detecting Braess’, emission and noise paradoxes in urban transportation networks, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Editor, Central European Journal of Engineering. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Editor, Central European Journal of Engineering. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Editor, Central European Journal of Engineering. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial advisory board, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial advisory board, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., YEUNG J. and WONG C.P., Enhanced trip rate estimation model for predicting columbarium trips in Hong Kong, 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., WANG B. and Wong S.C., First-best marginal cost toll for reliability-based traffic assignments with link supply correlation and network design, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
Szeto W.Y. and Sze N.N., Guest Editor , International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. 2013.
Szeto W.Y. and Pradhananga R., Hazardous Material Transportation, In: Eiichi Taniguchi Tien Fang Fwa Russell G Thompson, Urban Transportation and Logistics: Health, Safety, and Security Concerns. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., International Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Editorial Board, 2013.
Szeto W.Y., International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, Member, Editorial Board, 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Journal of Advanced Transportation, Member, Editorial Advisory Board, 2013.
Szeto W.Y., Member, International Editorial Board , Asian Transport Studies, 2010 – present. Eastern Asia Society for Transportation, 2014.
Szeto W.Y., WONG C.P. and Wong S.C., Revealing time-dependent customer searching strategies by vacant taxi drivers in road networks, Paper presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 12-16 January 2014, Washington D.C., USA. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Routing and scheduling hazardous material shipments: Nash game approach, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., The Scientific World Journal, Member, Editorial Board, 2013.
Szeto W.Y., WANG Y. and Wong S.C., The chemical reaction optimization approach to solving the environmentally sustainable network design problem, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., The environmental sustainable network design problem, Workshop on Port, Shipping and Transportation Studies. Shanghai Maritime University. 2014.
Szeto W.Y. and JIANG Y., Transit assignment: approach-based formulation, extragradient method, and paradox, Transportation Research Part B. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Transit route and frequency design: bi-level modeling and hybrid artificial bee colony algorithm approach, 6th International Workshop on Computational Transportation. Science. Hefei University of Technology (HFUT), Hefei,China. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Travel Behaviour and Society, Associate Editor, 2013.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Bi-level decisions of vacant taxi drivers traveling towards taxi stands in customer-search: Modeling methodology and policy implications, Transport Policy. 2014, 33: 73-81.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y., Wong S.C. and Yang H., Modelling multi-period customer-searching behaviour of taxi drivers, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2014, 2: 40-59.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Preferences of taxi customers for hailing vacant taxis on street networks, Paper presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 12-16 January 2014, Washington D.C., USA. 2014.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Sequential Logit Approach to Modeling Customer-searching Decisions of Taxi Drivers, the 10th Eastern Asia Society of Transportation Studies (EASTS) Conference . 2013.


Researcher : TANG O

List of Research Outputs

Su K.L., Keung W.C., TANG O. and LOOI T.W., Analysis and design of irregular tall buildings in Hong Kong by a strength-based design approach, The Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Volume 1, 13-15 December 2013, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya, 2013, 1: 16-28.
Su K.L., TANG O. and Lee C., Evaluation of local and global ductility relationships for seismic assessment of regular masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frames using the coefficient-based method, Earthquakes and Structures. Korea, Techno Press, 2013, 5(1): 1-22.
Su K.L., LOOI T.W., TANG O. and LAW C.W., Performance based seismic design for tall buildings in Hong Kong, The Proceedings of Advances in Earthquake Engineering, Joint Structural Division Annual Seminar 2014, 19 May 2014, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Joint Structural Division, 2014, 107-131.
Su K.L. and TANG O., Shear concentration effects in RC walls above transfer structures, The Proceedings of the IStructE Conference on Structural Engineering in Hazard Mitigation 2013, 28 and 29 October, Beijing. Beijing, China, The Institution of Structural Engineers, 2013, 382-393.


Researcher : TANG Y

List of Research Outputs

Shih K., TANG Y. and LIAO C., Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in the Beneficial Use of Ash/Sludge Residues for Ceramic Products, SARDINIA 2013, The 14th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy. 2013.
Shih K. and TANG Y., Leaching Behavior and Stabilization Mechanisms of Nickel and Copper in Ceramic Matrix, The 247th American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting, Dallas. 2014.
TANG Y., Liu C. and Shih K., Beneficial Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in Using Simulated Sludge Incineration Ash for Ceramic Products , Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology. 2014, 89: 536-543.
TANG Y., Chan S.-.W. and Shih K., Copper Stabilization in Beneficial Use of Waterworks Sludge and Copper-laden Electroplating Sludge for Ceramic Materials, Waste Management. 2014, 34: 1085-1091.
TANG Y. and Shih K., Stabilization Mechanisms and Reaction Sequences for Sintering Simulated Copper-Laden Sludge with Alumina, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering . 2013, 1: 1239–1245.
Tang Y., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Copper Sludge from Printed Circuit Board Production/Recycling for Ceramic Materials: A Quantitative Analysis of Copper Transformation and Immobilization, Environmental Science & Technology. 2013, 47: 8609–8615.


Researcher : TANG Z

List of Research Outputs

TANG Z. and Ng T.S.T., System thinking of green building development: a China study, Proceedings: Creative Construction Conference 2014, June 21-24, Prague, Czech Republic. 2014, 6 pages.


Researcher : Tang C

Project Title:Removal of Trace Organic Pollutants by Membranes
Investigator(s):Tang C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:10/2013


Project Title:THE 6TH SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL WATER WEEK (SIWW) AND THE 2014 BIOMIMETICS & BIOMIMICRY WORKSHOP: APPLICATIONS FOR DESALINATION; Overview of Biomimetics/biomimicry Studies in Desalination (Invited oral presentation)
Investigator(s):Tang C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2014


Project Title:Development of a Membrane Filtration System to Treat Landfill Leachate
Investigator(s):Tang C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

Blandin G., Verliefde A.R.D., Tang C., Childress A.E. and Le-Clech P., Validation of assisted forward osmosis (AFO) process: impact of hydraulic pressure, Journal of Membrane Science. elsevier, 2013, 447: 1-11.
Chen L., Gu Y., Cao C., Zhang J., Ng J.W. and Tang C., Performance of a submerged anaerobic membrane bioreactor with forward osmosis membrane for low-strength wastewater treatment, Water Research. 2014, 50: 114-123.
Gao Y., Haavisto S., Tang C., Salmela J. and Li W., Characterization of fluid dynamics in spacer-filled channels for membrane filtration using Doppler Optical Coherence Tomography, Journal of Membrane Science. elsevier, 2013, 448: 198-208.
Gao Y., Wang Y.N., Li W. and Tang C., Characterization of internal and external concentration polarizations during forward osmosis processes, Desalination. elsevier, 2014, 338: 65-73.
Lee J.Y., Tang C. and Huo F., Fabrication of porous matrix membrane (PMM) using metal-organic framework as green template for water treatment, Scientific Reports. nature, 2014, 4: 1-5.
Lee J.Y., Qi S., Liu X., Li Y., Huo F. and Tang C., Synthesis and characterization of silica gel-polyacrylonitrile mixed matrix forward osmosis membranes based on layer-by-layer assembly, Separation and Purification Technology. elsevier, 2014, 124: 207-216.
Li X., Wang R., Wicaksana F., Zhao Y., Tang C., Torres J. and Fane A.G., Fusion behaviour of aquaporin Z incorporated proteoliposomes investigated by quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D), Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. elsevier, 2013, 111: 446-452.
Li X., Wang R., Wicaksana F., Tang C., Torres J. and Fane A.G., Preparation of high performance nanofiltration (NF) membranes incorporated with aquaporin Z, Journal of Membrane Science. elsevier, 2014, 450: 181-188.
Liu X., Jin X., Cao B. and Tang C., Bactericidal activity of silver nanoparticles in environmentally relevant freshwater matrices: Influences of organic matter and chelating agent, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. elsevier, 2014, 2: 525-531.
Ma N., Wei J., Qi S., Zhao Z., Gao Y. and Tang C., Nanocomposite substrates for controlling internal concentration polarization in forward osmosis membranes, Journal of Membrane Science. elsevier, 2013, 441: 54-62.
Ng C.K., Sivakumar K., Liu X., Madhaiyan M., Ji L., Yang L., Tang C., Song H., Kjelleberg S. and Cao B., Influence of outer membrane c-type cytochromes on particle size and activity of extracellular nanoparticles produced by Shewanella oneidensis, Biotechnology and Bioengineering. wiley, 2013, 110: 1831-1837.
Nikkola J., Alakomi H.-.L. and Tang C., Bacterial Anti-adhesion of coated and uncoated thin film composite (TFC) polyamide (PA) membranes, Journal of Coating Science and Technology. lifescience global, 2014, 1: 1-7.
Nikkola J., Liu X., Li Y., Raulio M., Alakomi H.-.L., Wei J. and Tang C., Surface modification of thin film composite RO membrane for enhanced anti-biofouling performance, Journal of Membrane Science. elsevier, 2013, 444: 192-200.
Nikkola J., Sievänen J., Raulio M., Wei J., Vuorinen J. and Tang C., Surface modification of thin film composite polyamide membrane using atomic layer deposition method, Journal of Membrane Science. elsevier, 2014, 450: 174-180.
She Q., Hou D., Liu J., Tan K.H. and Tang C., Effect of feed spacer induced membrane deformation on the performance of pressure retarded osmosis (PRO): implications for PRO process operation, Journal of Membrane Science. elsevier, 2013, 445: 170-182.
Sim V.S.T., She Q., Chong T.H., Tang C., Fane A.G. and Krantz W.B., Strategic co-location in a hybrid process involving desalination and pressure retarded osmosis, Membranes. 2013, 3: 98-125.
Tang C., A journey in membrane research, 2014.
Tang C., Advisor for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad, (Student: She Qianhong, Advisor: CY Tang, award based on student’s PhD thesis work and publications), 海外杰出自费留学生导师, China Scholarship Council . 2014.
Tang C., An overview on biomimetic membranes, 2014.
Tang C., Colloidal fouling in RO, NF, and FO processes, 2014.
Tang C., Editor and Editorial board member, The International Desalination Association (IDA) Journal on Desalination and Water Reuse. 2013.
Tang C., Editorial Board Member, Membrane. 2013.
Tang C., Forward osmosis and pressure retarded osmosis technology, 2014.
Tang C., Forward osmosis and pressure retarded osmosis technology, 2014.
Tang C., Forward osmosis technology, 2014.
Tang C., Guest Editor (Membranes and Water Treatment), Membrane. 2013.
Tang C. and Fane A., Guest Editor (Special Issue on Desalination using Membrane Technology), Desalination . 2013.
Tang C., Membrane characterization, 2014.
Tang C., Membranes for desalination and water reuse, 2014.
Tang C., Membranes, water, and energy, 2014.
Tang C., Organic fouling in reverse osmosis and nanofiltration processes, 2014.
Tang C., Probing the nano- and micro-scales of reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membranes, 2013.
Tang C., She Q., Ma N., Wei J., Sim V.S.T. and Fane A.G., Reinforced membranes for producing osmotic power in pressure retarded osmosis, 2014.
Tang C., Salinity gradient power - a new green energy from the ocean, 2014.
Tang C., Surface interaction controlled limiting flux phenomena for colloidal fouling, 2014.
You S., Tang C., Yu C., Wang X., Zhang J., Han J., Gan Y. and Ren N., Forward osmosis with a novel thin–film inorganic membrane, Environmental Science & Technology. ACS publication, 2013, 47: 8733-8742.
Zhang J., She Q., Chang V.W.C., Tang C. and Webster R.D., Mining nutrients (N, K, P) from urban source-separated urine by forward osmosis dewatering, Environmental Science & Technology. 2014, 48: 3386-3394.
Zhang M., Hou D., She Q. and Tang C., Gypsum scaling in pressure retarded osmosis: Experiments, mechanisms and implications, Water Research. Elsevier, 2014, 48: 387-395.


Researcher : Tang Y

List of Research Outputs

Shih K., TANG Y. and LIAO C., Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in the Beneficial Use of Ash/Sludge Residues for Ceramic Products, SARDINIA 2013, The 14th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy. 2013.
Shih K. and TANG Y., Leaching Behavior and Stabilization Mechanisms of Nickel and Copper in Ceramic Matrix, The 247th American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting, Dallas. 2014.
TANG Y., Liu C. and Shih K., Beneficial Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in Using Simulated Sludge Incineration Ash for Ceramic Products , Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology. 2014, 89: 536-543.
TANG Y., Chan S.-.W. and Shih K., Copper Stabilization in Beneficial Use of Waterworks Sludge and Copper-laden Electroplating Sludge for Ceramic Materials, Waste Management. 2014, 34: 1085-1091.
TANG Y. and Shih K., Stabilization Mechanisms and Reaction Sequences for Sintering Simulated Copper-Laden Sludge with Alumina, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering . 2013, 1: 1239–1245.
Tang Y., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Copper Sludge from Printed Circuit Board Production/Recycling for Ceramic Materials: A Quantitative Analysis of Copper Transformation and Immobilization, Environmental Science & Technology. 2013, 47: 8609–8615.


Researcher : Tham LG

Project Title:Instrumentation of Rock-socketed Steel H-piles
Investigator(s):Tham LG
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Architectural Services Department - General Award
Start Date:03/2007


Project Title:Study of blast-induced vibration from construction of tunnels with emphasis on its effect to nearby slopes
Investigator(s):Tham LG, Kwong KLA, Yan RWM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2010


List of Research Outputs

GOODARZI M., Kwok C.Y., Tham L.G. and Chen F., Fluid coupling in DEM simulation using Darcy's law: Formulation, and verification, Powders And Grains, Sydney, Australia. 2013.
HUANG X., Hanley K., O'Sullivan C., Kwok C.Y. and Tham L.G., Effects of inter-particle friction on critical state behaviour of granular materials: a numerical study, In: M. Bischoff, E. Oñate, D.R.J. Owen, E. Ramm & P. Wriggers , III International Conference on Particle-based Methods – Fundamentals and Applications, Stuttgart, Germany. 2013.
Kwok C.Y., GOODARZI M. and Tham L.G., A comparison between DDA and DEM for simulating fluid-particle interactions, In: 6th International Conference on Discrete Element Methods (DEM6), Golden, USA, 6th International Conference on Discrete Element Methods (DEM6). 2013.
ZHOU Y., Tham L.G., Yan R.W.M. and Xu L., The mechanism of soil failures along cracks subjected to water infiltration, Computers and Geotechnics. 2014, 55: 330-341.


Researcher : Tong CO

Project Title:12th World Conference on Transport Research A simulation model for the operational planning of bus services
Investigator(s):Tong CO
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2010




Researcher : WANG B

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., WANG B. and Wong S.C., First-best marginal cost toll for reliability-based traffic assignments with link supply correlation and network design, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.


Researcher : WANG F

List of Research Outputs

LU X., Shih K., Liu C. and WANG F., Extraction of Metallic Lead from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Funnel Glass by Thermal Reduction with Metallic Iron, Environmental Science & Technology. 2013, 47: 9972-9978.
Shih K. and WANG F., Adsorption Behavior and Fate of Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) Discharged from Municipal Wastewater Sludge, The 247th American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting, Dallas. 2014.
Shih K., WANG F. and LU X., Thermal Treatment of Lime-Conditioned Sludge: Fate of Fluorine in Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS), 2013 AEESP 50th Anniversary Conference Environmental Engineers and Scientists of 2050: Education, Research, and Practice, Golden, Colorado. 2013.


Researcher : WANG K

List of Research Outputs

WANG K., Niu J. and Chen J., Features of global processes using the VIC simulation: focusing on five major river basins, AGU 2013 Fall Meeting. 2013.
WANG K., Niu J. and Chen J., Simulation of terrestrial hydrological processes of five major rivers in the world using variable infiltration capacity model, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 10.
Wang K. and Young B., Fire Resistance of Concrete-filled High Strength Steel Tubular Columns, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2013, 71: 46-56.


Researcher : WANG L

List of Research Outputs

WANG L. and Su K.L., Repair of fire-exposed preloaded rectangular concrete columns by postcompressed steel plates, Journal of Structural Engineering. New York, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014, 140(3): 040130831-9.


Researcher : WANG X

List of Research Outputs

Sun F., Wang X. and Li X.Y., An innovative membrane bioreactor (MBR) system for simultaneous nitrogen and phosphorus removal, Process Biochemistry. 2013, 48: 1749-1756.
WANG X. and Li X.Y., Photocatalytic hydrogen generation with simultaneous organic degradation by a visible light-driven CdS/ZnS film catalyst, Materials Science and Engineering B. 2014, 181: 86-92.
Wang X. and Li X.Y., Modeling of the initial depositon of individual particles during the cross-flow filtration, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 2014, 440: 91-100.
Wang X., Peng W. and Li X.Y., Photocatalytic hydrogen generation with simultaneous organic degradation by composite CdS-ZnS nanoparticles under visible light, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2014, 39: 13454-13461.


Researcher : WANG Y

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., WANG Y. and Wong S.C., Detecting Braess’, emission and noise paradoxes in urban transportation networks, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
Szeto W.Y., WANG Y. and Wong S.C., The chemical reaction optimization approach to solving the environmentally sustainable network design problem, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 2014.


Researcher : WEI C

List of Research Outputs

WEI C. and Li X.Y., Surface coating with Ca(OH)2 for improvement of the transport of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) in porous media, Water Science & Technology. 2013, 68(10): 2287-2293.


Researcher : WEI Y

List of Research Outputs

WEI Y. and Au F.T.K., Effects of thermal creep of prestressed steel on post-tensioned concrete slabs in and after fire, Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik. Weinheim, Wiley-VCH Verlag, 2014, 45(4): 292-305.
WEI Y. and Au F.T.K., Effects of thermal creep of prestressing steel on post-tensioned concrete slabs in and after fire (Oral Presentation ACEX210; Y. Wei won the Young Scientist Award), 7th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting (ACE-X2013), Madrid, Spain, 1-4 July, 2013.
WEI Y., Au F.T.K., Li J. and Tsang N.C.M., Experimental and numerical investigation of post-tensioned concrete flat slabs in fire, The 8th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF’2014), 11-13 June 2014, Shanghai, China. Shanghai, Tongji University Press, 2014, 229-238.


Researcher : WONG CP

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., WONG C.P., Wong S.C. and Yang H., A time-dependent logit-based taxi customer-search model, International Journal of Urban Sciences. 2013, 17: 184-198.
Szeto W.Y., YEUNG J. and WONG C.P., Enhanced trip rate estimation model for predicting columbarium trips in Hong Kong, 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies. 2013.
Szeto W.Y., WONG C.P. and Wong S.C., Revealing time-dependent customer searching strategies by vacant taxi drivers in road networks, Paper presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 12-16 January 2014, Washington D.C., USA. 2014.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Bi-level decisions of vacant taxi drivers traveling towards taxi stands in customer-search: Modeling methodology and policy implications, Transport Policy. 2014, 33: 73-81.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y., Wong S.C. and Yang H., Modelling multi-period customer-searching behaviour of taxi drivers, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2014, 2: 40-59.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Preferences of taxi customers for hailing vacant taxis on street networks, Paper presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 12-16 January 2014, Washington D.C., USA. 2014.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Sequential Logit Approach to Modeling Customer-searching Decisions of Taxi Drivers, the 10th Eastern Asia Society of Transportation Studies (EASTS) Conference . 2013.


Researcher : WONG SY

List of Research Outputs

Lam K.M., WONG S.Y., Zhao J.G., To A.P. and Tse K.T., Numerical simulation of interference effect on dynamic wind loading of tall buildings in close proximity by large-eddy simulation, Proceedings of the 8th Asia-Pacific Conference on Wind Engineering, Madras, December . 2013, 903-910.
Lam K.M., WONG S.Y., To A.P. and Fong Y.F., Shielding effects on a tall building from various configurations of surrounding medium-rise buildings, Journal of Structural Engineering. 2013, 41(1): 11-17.
Lam K.M., WONG S.Y., To A.P. and Fong Y.F., Shielding effects on at all building from various configurations of surrounding medium-rise buildings, Proceedings of the 8th Asia-Pacific Conference on Wind Engineering, Madras, December . 2013, 877-884.


Researcher : Wang K

Project Title:2011 Structures Congress An experimental study on the mechanical properties of pultruded CFRP plates at elevated temperatures
Investigator(s):Wang K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2011


List of Research Outputs

WANG K., Niu J. and Chen J., Features of global processes using the VIC simulation: focusing on five major river basins, AGU 2013 Fall Meeting. 2013.
WANG K., Niu J. and Chen J., Simulation of terrestrial hydrological processes of five major rivers in the world using variable infiltration capacity model, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 10.
Wang K. and Young B., Fire Resistance of Concrete-filled High Strength Steel Tubular Columns, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2013, 71: 46-56.


Researcher : Wang X

List of Research Outputs

Sun F., Wang X. and Li X.Y., An innovative membrane bioreactor (MBR) system for simultaneous nitrogen and phosphorus removal, Process Biochemistry. 2013, 48: 1749-1756.
WANG X. and Li X.Y., Photocatalytic hydrogen generation with simultaneous organic degradation by a visible light-driven CdS/ZnS film catalyst, Materials Science and Engineering B. 2014, 181: 86-92.
Wang X. and Li X.Y., Modeling of the initial depositon of individual particles during the cross-flow filtration, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 2014, 440: 91-100.
Wang X., Peng W. and Li X.Y., Photocatalytic hydrogen generation with simultaneous organic degradation by composite CdS-ZnS nanoparticles under visible light, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2014, 39: 13454-13461.


Researcher : Wang X

List of Research Outputs

Sun F., Wang X. and Li X.Y., An innovative membrane bioreactor (MBR) system for simultaneous nitrogen and phosphorus removal, Process Biochemistry. 2013, 48: 1749-1756.
WANG X. and Li X.Y., Photocatalytic hydrogen generation with simultaneous organic degradation by a visible light-driven CdS/ZnS film catalyst, Materials Science and Engineering B. 2014, 181: 86-92.
Wang X. and Li X.Y., Modeling of the initial depositon of individual particles during the cross-flow filtration, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 2014, 440: 91-100.
Wang X., Peng W. and Li X.Y., Photocatalytic hydrogen generation with simultaneous organic degradation by composite CdS-ZnS nanoparticles under visible light, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2014, 39: 13454-13461.


Researcher : Wang Z

Project Title:Investigation on the microbial diversity in sludge with/without shocking of BPA
Investigator(s):Wang Z, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2013
Completion Date:02/2014




Researcher : Wong CK

List of Research Outputs

Fok W.W.T., Pong P.W.T., Wu Y.C., Tam V.W.L., Wong Lui K.S., Yu A.C.H., Young B. and Wong C.K., Faculty Outstanding Teaching Award (Team Award) 2013, Faculty of Engineering, HKU. 2014.


Researcher : Wong JMW

List of Research Outputs

Zou W., Kumaraswamy M.M., Chung K.H.J. and Wong J.M.W., Identifying The Critical Success Factors For Relationship Management In Ppp Projects, In: J.Rodney Turner, International Journal of Project Management. 2014.


Researcher : Wong KTM

Project Title:Research Output Prize
Investigator(s):Wong KTM, Lee JHW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:10/2008




Researcher : Wong S.C.

Project Title:A multi-period lane-based optimization method for signalized network with explicit consideration of spatial queues
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Optimization theory and technology
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Matching Fund for NSFC Young Researcher Award
Start Date:01/2007


Project Title:Dynamic continuum modeling approach to urban traffic equilibrium problems
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:Outstanding Researcher Award 2008-2009
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Researcher Award
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:A dynamic macroscopic modeling approach to pedestrian flows with strategic route choice
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:Drink driving: Impairment of driving performance, injury risk, and effectiveness of countermeasures
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:Development of predictive models for disaggregated traffic crashes
Investigator(s):Wong SC, Sze NN
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2012
Completion Date:03/2014


Project Title:Pedestrian safety at signalized intersections
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:A driving simulator approach to the evaluation of driving behavior at signalized intersections with countdown displays
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2014


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Wong SC

Project Title:A multi-period lane-based optimization method for signalized network with explicit consideration of spatial queues
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Optimization theory and technology
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Matching Fund for NSFC Young Researcher Award
Start Date:01/2007


Project Title:Dynamic continuum modeling approach to urban traffic equilibrium problems
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:Outstanding Researcher Award 2008-2009
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Researcher Award
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:A dynamic macroscopic modeling approach to pedestrian flows with strategic route choice
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:Drink driving: Impairment of driving performance, injury risk, and effectiveness of countermeasures
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:Development of predictive models for disaggregated traffic crashes
Investigator(s):Wong SC, Sze NN
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2012
Completion Date:03/2014


Project Title:Pedestrian safety at signalized intersections
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:A driving simulator approach to the evaluation of driving behavior at signalized intersections with countdown displays
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2014


List of Research Outputs

Du J., Wong S.C., Shu C.W., Xiong T., Zhang M. and Choi K., Revisiting Jiang’s dynamic continuum model for urban cities, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2013, 56: 96-119.
Ho H.W., Wong S.C. and Sumalee A., A congestion-pricing problem with a polycentric region and multi-class users: a continuum modelling approach, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2013, 9: 514-545.
Jian X.X., Wong S.C., Zhang P., Choi K., Li H. and Zhang X., Perceived cost potential field cellular automata model with an aggregated force field for pedestrian dynamics, Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies. 2014, 42: 200-210.
Jian X.X., Zhang P., Wong S.C., Qiao D.L. and Choi K., Solitary wave solutions to higher-order traffic flow model with large diffusion, Applied Mathematics and Mechanics. 2014, 35: 167-176.
LEE S., Wong S.C., Pang C.C. and Choi K., A real-time predictive model for the turning movements at an isolated signalized junction, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
LI Y.C., Sze N.N. and Wong S.C., Spatial–temporal analysis of drink-driving patterns in Hong Kong, Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2013, 59: 415-424.
LI Y.C., Wong S.C., Sze N.N., YAN W. and Tsui K.L., The effects of alcohol on driving performance in Chinese adults measured by a driving simulator, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
Lam W.H.K., Lo H.K. and Wong S.C., Guest Editor: Special Issue on Transportation Network Reliability, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2013, 1: 171-260.
Li Z.C., Lam W.H.K. and Wong S.C., Bottleneck model revisited: an activity-based perspective, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
Li Z.C., Chen Y.J., Wang Y.D., Lam W.H.K. and Wong S.C., Optimal density of radial major roads in a two-dimensional monocentric city with endogenous residential distribution and housing prices, Regional Science and Urban Economics. 2013, 43: 927-937.
Pei X., Sze N.N., Wong S.C. and Yao D., Differences in the effects on different crash types in Hong Kong: application of Bootstrap resampling approach, Paper presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 12-16 January 2014, Washington D.C., USA. 2014.
SHUI C.S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., A hybrid algorithm for bicycle network design, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
SUN S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., The alpha-reliable mean-excess transit equilibrium model with seat capacity constraint, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
Sze N.N., Wong S.C. and Lee C.Y., A binary logistic regression model for the success of road safety target, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
Sze N.N., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Special Issue: Transport Geography in Asia, Asian Geographer. 2013.
Sze N.N., Wong S.C. and Lee C.Y., The likelihood of achieving quantified road safety targets, Paper presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 12-16 January 2014, Washington D.C., USA. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., LIU Y. and Wong S.C., A novel solution approach to static repositioning in bike-sharing systems, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
Szeto W.Y., WONG C.P., Wong S.C. and Yang H., A time-dependent logit-based taxi customer-search model, International Journal of Urban Sciences. 2013, 17: 184-198.
Szeto W.Y., WANG Y. and Wong S.C., Detecting Braess’, emission and noise paradoxes in urban transportation networks, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
Szeto W.Y., WANG B. and Wong S.C., First-best marginal cost toll for reliability-based traffic assignments with link supply correlation and network design, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
Szeto W.Y., WONG C.P. and Wong S.C., Revealing time-dependent customer searching strategies by vacant taxi drivers in road networks, Paper presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 12-16 January 2014, Washington D.C., USA. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., WANG Y. and Wong S.C., The chemical reaction optimization approach to solving the environmentally sustainable network design problem, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 2014.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Bi-level decisions of vacant taxi drivers traveling towards taxi stands in customer-search: Modeling methodology and policy implications, Transport Policy. 2014, 33: 73-81.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y., Wong S.C. and Yang H., Modelling multi-period customer-searching behaviour of taxi drivers, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2014, 2: 40-59.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Preferences of taxi customers for hailing vacant taxis on street networks, Paper presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 12-16 January 2014, Washington D.C., USA. 2014.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Sequential Logit Approach to Modeling Customer-searching Decisions of Taxi Drivers, the 10th Eastern Asia Society of Transportation Studies (EASTS) Conference . 2013.
Wong S.C., Area Editor, Journal of Transportation Safety & Security. USA, Taylor & Francis, 2013.
Wong S.C., Associate Editor, Analytic Methods in Accident Research. Elsevier, 2013.
Wong S.C., Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. N.J., U.S.A., IEEE, 2013.
Wong S.C., Associate Editor, Journal of Advanced Transportation. USA, Wiley, 2013.
Wong S.C., Editioral Board, The Open Transportation Journal. Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2013.
Wong S.C., Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. Philadelphia, USA, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2013.
Wong S.C., Editor-in-Chief, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. Hong Kong, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2013.
Wong S.C., Editor, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. Hong Kong, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2013.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board , Journal of Asian Transportation Research Society. Thailand, ATRANS, 2013.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, ASCE Journal of Urban Planning and Development. New York, ASCE, 2013.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Asian Transport Studies. Japan, EASTS, 2013.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Central European Journal of Engineering. Poland, Versita, co-published with Springer Verlag, 2013.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics. United Kingdom, Inderscience Publishers, 2013.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, International Journal of Transportation. Korea, Science & Engineering Research Support soCiety, 2013.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. Philadelphia, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2013.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Journal of Transportation Systems Engineering and Information Technology. Amsterdam, Elsevier Publishing Service, 2013.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Open Environmental Sciences. Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2013.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, The Open Numerical Methods Journal. Bentham Science Publishers, 2013.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, The Open Urban Studies Journal. Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2013.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Transport Reviews. London, Taylor & Francis, 2013.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Transportation Research Part B. New York, Pergamon Press, 2013.
Wu C.X., Zhang P., Wong S.C. and Choi K., Steady-state traffic flow on a ring road with up- and down-slopes, Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications. 2014, 403: 85-93.
XIE S., Wong S.C., Lam W.H.K. and Chen A., Development of a Bidirectional Pedestrian Stream Model with an Oblique Intersecting Angle, Journal of Transportation Engineering. 2013, 139: 678-685.
XIE S. and Wong S.C., The calibration of bi-directional pedestrian stream model for carnival events, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
YAN W., Wong S.C., Zhang L., LI Y.C., Sze N.N. and Yan X., Young driver distraction by text messaging: a comparison of the effects of reading and texting in Chinese versus English, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
YAN W., Wong S.C., Zhang L., LI Y.C., Sze N.N. and Yan X., Young driver distraction by text messaging: a comparison of the effects of reading and texting in Chinese versus English, Paper presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 12-16 January 2014, Washington D.C., USA. 2014.
Yang C., Chen A., Xu X. and Wong S.C., Sensitivity-based uncertainty analysis of a combined travel demand model, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2013.


Researcher : Wu Y

List of Research Outputs

Wu Y. and Chen J., Investigating the effects of point source and nonpoint source pollution on the water quality of the East River (Dongjiang) in South China, Ecological Indicators. Elsevier, 2013, 32: 294-304.


Researcher : Wu Z

List of Research Outputs

Lo S.H., Wu Z. and Sze K.Y., An enhanced Reddy’s theory for composite plated subjected to temperature load, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures. 2013, 20(10): 834-841.
Wu Z., Lo S.H. and Ren X.H., Effects of displacement parameters in zig–zag theories on displacements and stresses of laminated composites, Composite Structures. 2014, 110: 276-288.


Researcher : XIE J

List of Research Outputs

XIE J. and Ng T.S.T., Multiobjective Bayesian network model for public-private partnership decision support, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013, 139(9): 1069-1081.


Researcher : XIE S

List of Research Outputs

XIE S., Wong S.C., Lam W.H.K. and Chen A., Development of a Bidirectional Pedestrian Stream Model with an Oblique Intersecting Angle, Journal of Transportation Engineering. 2013, 139: 678-685.
XIE S. and Wong S.C., The calibration of bi-directional pedestrian stream model for carnival events, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.


Researcher : Xiao F

List of Research Outputs

Xiao F., Li X.Y. and Wang D.S., Three-dimensional CFD simulation of the flow field around and through particle aggregates, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 2013, 436: 1034-1040.


Researcher : Xu J

List of Research Outputs

Xu J., Zhao V.P., Shan L. and Huang C.X., A Framework for Developing Social Networks Enabling Systems to Enhance the Transparency and Visibility of Cross-border Food Supply Chains, In: Prof. Bharat Bhargava; Dr. D. K. Chauhan; Dr. Anton Ravindran, GSTF International Journal on Computing. Singapore, Global Science and Technology Forum, 2014, 3: 132-144.


Researcher : Xu Q

List of Research Outputs

Xu Q., Chen J., Sun L. and Peart M.R., Field survey and numerical modeling of hillslope hydrological processes over a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
Xu Q., Chen J., Sun L. and Peart M.R., Observation and analysis hydrological processes in a headwater catchment in Hong Kong, China, The 35th IAHR World Congress. 2013, 8.
Xu Q., Chen J. and Peart M.R., The study of abnormal throughfall: A field experiment in Hong Kong, The 11th China Water Forum. 2013.


Researcher : YAN S

List of Research Outputs

YAN S. and Young B., Single Shear Screwed Connection Tests of Thin Sheet Steel at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. 2013, 1143-1148.


Researcher : YAN W

List of Research Outputs

LI Y.C., Wong S.C., Sze N.N., YAN W. and Tsui K.L., The effects of alcohol on driving performance in Chinese adults measured by a driving simulator, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
YAN W., Wong S.C., Zhang L., LI Y.C., Sze N.N. and Yan X., Young driver distraction by text messaging: a comparison of the effects of reading and texting in Chinese versus English, Paper presented at the 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 14-16 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2013.
YAN W., Wong S.C., Zhang L., LI Y.C., Sze N.N. and Yan X., Young driver distraction by text messaging: a comparison of the effects of reading and texting in Chinese versus English, Paper presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 12-16 January 2014, Washington D.C., USA. 2014.


Researcher : YAN X

List of Research Outputs

YAN X. and Yang J., Effect of nonlinear soil behavior on dynamic soil-structure interaction, Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Environmental Vibration, Shanghai. 2013.


Researcher : YANG Y

List of Research Outputs

YANG Y., Li B., JU F. and Zhang T., Exploring variation of antibiotic resistance genes in activated sludge over a four-year period through a metagenomic approach, Environmental Science &Technology. 2013, 47: 10197-10205.


Researcher : YEUNG J

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., YEUNG J. and WONG C.P., Enhanced trip rate estimation model for predicting columbarium trips in Hong Kong, 18th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies. 2013.


Researcher : Yan RWM

Project Title:Experimental and numerical study of localization failure of bonded sands
Investigator(s):Yan RWM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Microscopic study of grain-crushing using micro-focused X-Ray CT scanning
Investigator(s):Yan RWM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:Green Slope Engineering: Bioengineered, Live Cover Systems for Man-made Fill Slopes and Landfill Capillary Barriers in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Yan RWM, Tham LG, Pryor MR, Hau CH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) - Group Research Project
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:5TH ASIA PACIFIC CONGRESS ON COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS & 4TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS ; Application of Bayesian Probabilistic Method to Urban Infrastructure Development
Investigator(s):Yan RWM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2013
Completion Date:12/2013


List of Research Outputs

SUN T.K., Yan R.W.M. and Su D., Fully coupled consolidation analysis of shear strength mobilization and dragload of a pile subject to negative skin friction, International Journal of Geomechanics . 2013.
Su D., Wu W.L., Du Z.Y. and Yan R.W.M., Cyclic degradation of a multidirectionally laterally loaded rigid single pile model in compacted clay, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. 2014, 140.
Yan R.W.M., Invited Lecture: Crushing of soil grains under one-dimensional compression, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China. 2014.
Yan R.W.M., Invited Lecture: Evolution of grain characteristics during 1D compression, University of Kumamoto. 2013.
Yan R.W.M. and Yuen K.V., On the proper estimation of confidence interval for the design formula of blast-induced vibrations with site records, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 2014.
ZHOU Y., Tham L.G., Yan R.W.M. and Xu L., The mechanism of soil failures along cracks subjected to water infiltration, Computers and Geotechnics. 2014, 55: 330-341.


Researcher : Yang J

Project Title:Identification of Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction Effects on Soil Liquefaction
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Outstanding Young Researcher Award 2006-2007
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Young Researcher Award
Start Date:11/2007


Project Title:Research Output Prize (Faculty of Engineering)
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:Constrained modulus and damping factor for modeling vertical ground motions
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Exploring the influence of particle characteristics on the mechanical behaviour of granular materials at small strain
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012
Completion Date:12/2013


Project Title:Investigation of the effects of fines on nonlinear shear modulus and damping of sands
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:18th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering; Cyclic Loading Behavior of Saturated Sand with Different Fabrics
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2013
Completion Date:09/2013


Project Title:Cost effective and survivable wide-area topology of telecommunication cabling
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) - Group Research Project
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

Dai B., Yang J. and Zhou C., Numerical study on instability behavior of sand, Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. 2013, 35(9): 1737-1745.
Dai B. and Yang J., On the physical meaning of equivalent skeleton void ratio for granular soil with fines, Powder and Grains 2013, Australia. 2013.
Dai B. and Yang J., On the physical meaning of equivalent skeleton void ratio for granular soil with fines, Proceedings of Powder and Grains 2013, Sydney, Australia. 2013.
Gu X., Yang J. and Huang M., Laboratory investigation on relationship between degree of saturation, B value and P wave velocity, Journal of Central South University of Technology. 2013, 20: 2001-2007.
LIU X. and Yang J., Laboratory measurement of small strain shear modulus of volcanic soil, Proceedings of ASCE Geo-Congress 2014, Atlanta, USA. 2014.
LUO X. and Yang J., Effects of fines on shear behaviour of sand: a DEM analysis, Proceedings of the 5th International Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference, Paris. 2013.
Shen S., Wang Z., Yang J. and Ho C., Generalized approach for prediction of jet grout column diameter, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE. 2013, 139(12): 2060-2069.
Sze H.Y. and Yang J., Cyclic loading behavior of sand with different fabrics, Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Paris. 2013.
Sze H.Y. and Yang J., Failure modes of sand in undrained cyclic loading: impact of sample preparation, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE. 2014, 140(1): 152-169.
Wang G., Zhang D., Furuya G. and Yang J., Pore-pressure generation and fluidization in a loess landslide triggered by the 1920 Haiyuan Earthquake, China: A case study, Engineering Geology. 2014, 174: 36-45.
YAN X. and Yang J., Effect of nonlinear soil behavior on dynamic soil-structure interaction, Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Environmental Vibration, Shanghai. 2013.
Yang J., Distinguished Visiting Professorship, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 2013.
Yang J., Effect of nonlinear soil behavior on dynamic soil-structure interaction, 6th International Symposium on Environmental Vibration, Shanghai, China. 2013.
Yang J., JSPS Invitation Fellowship, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. 2013.
Yang J., Liquefaction behavior of sand under non-symmetrical cyclic loading conditions, The 3rd International Workshop on Holistic Simulation of Geotechnical Installation Processes, Karlsruhe, Germany. 2014.
Yang J., Liquefaction behavior of sand: some recent findings, 16th Taiwan-Japan Joint Student Seminar on Earthquake Engineering, National Central University, Taiwan . 2014.
Yang J., MOE Key Laboratory Visiting Professorship, Tongji University. 2013.
Yang J., Shear stiffness of granular material at small strains: does it depend on grain size?, International Workshop on Wave Propagation and Soil Stiffness, University of Bristol . 2014.
Yang Z., Yang J. and Wang L., Micro-scale modeling of anisotropy effects on undrained behavior of granular soils, Granular Matter. 2013, 15(5): 557-572.


Researcher : Yeung AT

Project Title:Field study of ground vibration induced by percussion piling
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for New Staff
Start Date:03/2004


Project Title:Application of Grid-based Tactile Pressure Sensors in Geotechnical Modeling of Soil Nails and Pile Groups
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2005


Project Title:2007 Landslide Symposium Public Awareness and Participation in Reduction of Landslide Risk - Hong Kong Experience
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2007


Project Title:Bridging The Pacific - Canadian Success Stories in China ; Development of Construction-related Business in Hong Kong and Macau
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Yeung ATC

Project Title:Field study of ground vibration induced by percussion piling
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for New Staff
Start Date:03/2004


Project Title:Application of Grid-based Tactile Pressure Sensors in Geotechnical Modeling of Soil Nails and Pile Groups
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2005


Project Title:2007 Landslide Symposium Public Awareness and Participation in Reduction of Landslide Risk - Hong Kong Experience
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2007


Project Title:Bridging The Pacific - Canadian Success Stories in China ; Development of Construction-related Business in Hong Kong and Macau
Investigator(s):Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

GUAN J., Mok C.M.W. and Yeung A.T.C., An integrated analysis framework for predicting surface runoff, infiltration, and slope stability, In: Abu-Farsakh, M., Yu, X., and Hoyos, L.R., Geo-characterization and modeling for sustainability. Geotechnical Special Publication No. 234. Reston, Virginia, ASCE, 2014, 2588-2599.
Gu Y., Yeung A.T.C., Tsang D.C.W. and Fu R.-.B., Applications of citric acid industrial wastewater and phosphonates for soil remediation: Effects on temporal change of cadmium distribution, Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal. 2013, 22(8): 876-889.
Yeung A.T.C., East meets west, Bridging the Pacific – Alberta Success Stories in China. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, AMCC, 2014.
Yeung A.T.C., Geomechancs and Geoengineering: An International Journal. Taylor and Francis, 2014.
Yeung A.T.C., Installation of prestressed spun high strength concrete piles by hydraulic jacking, Challenges and Recent Advance in Geotechnics for Foundation Engineering, 34th Annual Seminar of Geotechnical Division. Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, 2014, 109-115.
Yeung A.T.C., Non-percussive installation methods for precast prestressed concrete spun piles, Conference on Foundations: State-of-the-Practice. Hong Kong, 2013, 143-157.
Yeung A.T.C., Non-percussive installation methods for precast prestressed concrete spun piles, Foundations: State-of-the-Practice. Hong Kong, 2013.
Yeung A.T.C., Research, developments and applications of LED technologies, Technical Seminar on Innovative Developments and Applications of LED Technologies. Macau, 2014.
Yeung A.T.C., The Open Waste Management Journal. 2014.
Yeung A.T.C., Uses of IT in IAQ management, Conference on Advances in IAQ Management and Energy Conservation. Hong Kong, 2013.


Researcher : Young B

Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2011-12
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:09/2011


Project Title:Investigation of cold-formed steel built-up sections with web and edge stiffeners
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2011


Project Title:Numerical investigation of concrete-filled cold-formed steel structural members in fire
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012
Completion Date:06/2014


Project Title:Cold-formed stainless steel bolted connections at elevated temperatures
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2012


Project Title:Experimental Investigation of concrete-filled stainless steel tubular beam-columns
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:The Fifth International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation; Single shear screwed connection tests of thin sheet steel at elevated temperatures/Direct strength method and continuous strength method for cold-formed lean duplex stainless steel columns/Tests of cold-formed steel lipped channel columns undergoing local-distortional-global interaction
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2013
Completion Date:09/2013


Project Title:Investigation of very high strength steel of yield stress up to 1100MPa structural members
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

Acharya S.R., Sivakumaran K.S. and Young B., Reinforcement Scheme for Cold-formed Steel Joists with a Large Web Opening in Shear Zone – An experimental Investigation, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2013, 72: 28-36.
CAI Y. and Young B., Behavior of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Single Shear Bolted Connections at Elevated Temperatures, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2014, 75: 63-75.
CAI Y. and Young B., Stainless Steel Single Shear Bolted Connections by Transient State Test Method, Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures Symposium. 2013, 310.
Camotim D., Dinis P.B., Young B. and Silvestre N., Local-distortional Interaction in Cold-formed Steel Columns: Non-linear Behaviour, Ultimate Strength and DSM Design, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, (Keynote Paper). 2013, 17-22.
Dinis P.B., Young B. and Camotim D., Local-Distortional Interaction in Web-Stiffened Lipped Channel Columns Exhibiting Critical Distortional Instability, Proceedings of the 10th Pacific Structural Steel Conference. 2013, 1120-1125.
Ellobody E., Feng R. and Young B., Finite Element Analysis and Design of Metal Structures. Elsevier, 2014.
Feng R. and Young B., Stress Concentration Factors of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Tubular X-joints, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2013, 91: 26-41.
Fok W.W.T., Pong P.W.T., Wu Y.C., Tam V.W.L., Wong Lui K.S., Yu A.C.H., Young B. and Wong C.K., Faculty Outstanding Teaching Award (Team Award) 2013, Faculty of Engineering, HKU. 2014.
HUANG Y. and Young B., Direct Strength Method and Continuous Strength Method for Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Columns, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. 2013, 1441-1446.
HUANG Y. and Young B., Experimental Investigation of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Beam-columns, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2014, 76: 105-117.
HUANG Y. and Young B., Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Flexural Members, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2013, 73: 216-228.
HUANG Y. and Young B., Stress-strain Relationship of Cold-formed Lean Duplex Stainless Steel at Elevated Temperatures, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2014, 92: 103-113.
HUANG Y. and Young B., The Art of Coupon Tests, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2014, 96: 159-175.
ISLAM S...M...Z. and Young B., Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Sections Strengthened with CFRP Plate subjected to Concentrated Interior Bearing Load, Proceedings of the 10th Pacific Structural Steel Conference. 2013, 218-223.
SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Continuous Beam Tests on Aluminium Alloy SHS and RHS with Internal Stiffeners, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. 2013, 1113-1117.
SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Continuous Strength Method for Aluminium Alloy Structures, Journal of Advanced Materials Research. Trans Tech Publications, 2013, 742: 70-75.
SU M., Young B. and Gardner L., Numerical Study of Aluminium Alloy Continuous Beams, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Steel, Space and Composite Structures. 2014, 351-360.
Wang K. and Young B., Fire Resistance of Concrete-filled High Strength Steel Tubular Columns, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2013, 71: 46-56.
YAN S. and Young B., Single Shear Screwed Connection Tests of Thin Sheet Steel at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. 2013, 1143-1148.
Young B., Editorial Board, Journal of Advanced Steel Construction. 2013.
Young B., Editorial Board, Journal of Advances in Structural Engineering. Multi Science Publishing, 2014.
Young B., Editorial Board, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2013.
Young B., Editorial Board, Journal of Steel Structures. Springer, 2013.
Young B., Editorial Board, Structures and Buildings, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. ICE, 2013.
Young B., Editorial Board, Thin-Walled Structures. Elsevier, 2013.
Young B., Camotim D. and Dinis P.B., Tests of Cold-formed Steel Lipped Channel Columns undergoing Local-distortional-global Interaction, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. 2013, 1071-1076.
Zhou F., Chen Y. and Young B., Interaction Effects of Constituent Plate Elements on Cold-formed High Strength Stainless Steel Cross-section Behaviour in Compression, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. 2013, 1477-1482.
Zhou F. and Young B., Web Crippling Behaviour of Cold-formed Duplex Stainless Steel Tubular Sections at Elevated Temperatures, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2013, 57: 51-62.


Researcher : Yu D

Project Title:16th IAHR-APD 2008 and ISHS-IAHR MODELLING OF DENSE JET IN CO-FLOW AND COUNTER FLOW
Investigator(s):Yu D
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2008




Researcher : Yue QZQ

Project Title:Laboratory experimental studies on mechanical behaviour of rocks due to injection of greenhouse gas
Investigator(s):Yue QZQ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:The 5th BIOT Conference on Poromechanics (BIOT-5); On nature of earthquakes with cause of compressed methane gas expansion and migration in crustal rocks
Investigator(s):Yue QZQ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2013
Completion Date:07/2013


Project Title:Investigation of Fatal Zhaojiagou Landslide of Rapid, Long and Wide Run-out in Zhenxiong County, Yunnan Province
Investigator(s):Yue QZQ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) - General Program
Start Date:01/2014


List of Research Outputs

Chen S., Yue Q.Z.Q. and Kwan A.K.H., Actual microstructure-based numerical method for mesomechanics of concrete, Computers and Concrete. 2013, 12(1): 1-18.
Xiao H.T. and Yue Q.Z.Q., Fracture Mechanics in Layered and Graded Solids: Analysis Using Boundary Element Methods, Berlin, Germany, De Gruyter & Higher Education Press, 2014, 305.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Cause and mechanism of highly compressed and dense methane gas mass for Wenchuan Earthquake and associated rock-avalanches and surface co-seismic ruptures, 汶川地震与山崩地裂的极高压甲烷天然气成因和机理, Earth Science Frontiers. 地學前縁, Beijing, China, China University of Geosciences and Peking University, 2013, 20(6): 15-20.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Dynamics of large and rapid landslides with long travel distances under dense gas expanding powe, Landslide Science for a Safer Geoenvironment. Switzerland, Springer International Publishing, 2014, 3: 233-240.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Mega Earthquakes - impacts, cause and predictions, Department Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, Aug. 6, 2013. 2013.
Yue Q.Z.Q., On Causes of Tectonic Earthquakes with External and/or Internal Loadings, Prager Medal Symposium during SES 50th Annual Meeting, Brown University, July 28-31, 2013, Providence, USA. 2013.
Yue Q.Z.Q., On Nature of Earthquakes with Cause of Compressed Methane Gas Expansion and Migration in Crustal Rocks, In: Christian Hellmich; Bernhard Pichler; and Dietmar Adam, Poromechanics V: Proceedings of the Fifth Biot Conference on Poromechanics. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013, 507-516.
Yue Q.Z.Q., On cause hypotheses of earthquakes with external tectonic plate and/or internal dense gas loadings, Acta Mechnica . SPRINGER WIEN, SACHSENPLATZ 4-6, PO BOX 89, A-1201 WIEN, AUS, 2014, 225: 1447-1469.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Phenomena of 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake and Their Possible Common Cause, Lassonde Institute of Mining, University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, Aug. 8, 2013. 2013.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Phenomena of 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake and Their Possible Common Cause, Pacific Geoscience Centre, Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Sidney, BC, Canada, Aug. 13, 2013. 2013.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Social benefits of landslide prevention and mitigation in Hong Kong, China, In: Wang, F., Miyajima, M., Li, T., SHAN, W., Fathani, T.F., Progress of Geo-Disaster Mitigation Technology in Asia. Springer, 2013, 55-75.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Why our Earth’s crust not quiet? , In: Wu, Faquan , Global View of Engineering Geology and the Environment. CRC press, 2013.


Researcher : ZENG Y

List of Research Outputs

CHEN X., Au F.T.K. and ZENG Y., Numerical Study of flange-web junction of prestressed concrete bridge with corrugated steel webs, Design and Computation of Modern Engineering Materials, Advanced Structured Materials. Springer, 2014, 54: 35-47.


Researcher : ZHANG J

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG J. and Au F.T.K., Effect of baseline calibration on assessment of long-term performance of cable-stayed bridges, Engineering Failure Analysis. New York, Elsevier Science, 2013, 35: 234-246.


Researcher : ZHANG S

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG S., Pan W. and Kumaraswamy M.M., Estimating the energy saving potential for office buildings in Hong Kong based on a four-tier framework, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2014, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA, May 19-21, 2014. Atlanta, USA, ASCE.


Researcher : ZHOU Y

List of Research Outputs

ZHOU Y., Tham L.G., Yan R.W.M. and Xu L., The mechanism of soil failures along cracks subjected to water infiltration, Computers and Geotechnics. 2014, 55: 330-341.


Researcher : ZHOU Z

List of Research Outputs

ZHOU Z., Shih K., Cai Y.-.P., Sze-To L. and Wong W.T., A Highly Specific Probe for Ferric Ions in Aqueous Solution Based on 5,6-Dicarboxy-3H-benzoimidazol-1-ium Nitrate, Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie (ZAAC). 2014, 640: 1494-1498.


Researcher : Zhang G

List of Research Outputs

Shih K., CHAN B.S., Vengatesen T., LU X., LIAO C. and Zhang G., X-Ray Powder Diffraction (XRPD) for Biological Minerals, The World is Our Oyster: WOO Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.


Researcher : Zhang T

Project Title:Biodegradation/Biotransformation and Adsorption of Antibiotics in Sewage and Sludge Treatment Processes
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Analysis of microbial community
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Nishihara Hong Kong Company Limited
Start Date:05/2010


Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2010-11
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:Removal Mechanisms of Personal Care Products in Activated Sludge and Anaerobic Digestion Processes
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011


Project Title:Fates of Antibiotics Resistant Bacteria and Genes in Sewage Treatment Plants
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2012


Project Title:Exploring biodegradation genes for pollutants using high-throughput sequencing
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2012
Completion Date:12/2013


Project Title:Exploring biodegradation pathway and associated genes for emerging pollutants using high-resolution LC-QToF-MS and high-throughput sequencing
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Develop Diagnostic Platform for Important Microbial Groups in Biological Municipal Wastewater Treatment using Next Generation Sequencing
Investigator(s):Zhang T, Li B, Guo F
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:05/2013


Project Title:Exploring cellulosic genes from thermophilic anaerobic consortia by next generation sequencing
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:The Study of Anaerobic Biohydrogen Production Technology from Cellulose-containing Biomass Material and Application
Investigator(s):Zhang T, Cai L, Li B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme
Start Date:10/2013


Project Title:Exploring Microbial Diversity and Antibiotic Resistant Genes of Hong Kong Marine Sediment using Advanced Molecular Techniques
Investigator(s):Zhang T, Leung KMY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Environment and Conservation Fund
Start Date:03/2014


Project Title:Exploring key species in wastewater treatment bioreactors
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


List of Research Outputs

CHAN B.S., Vengatesen T., LU X., Zhang T. and Shih K., Temperature Dependent Effects of Elevated CO2 on Shell Composition and Mechanical Properties of Hydroides Elegans: Insights from a Multiple Stressor Experiment, PLoS ONE. 2013, 8: art. no. e78945.
Li B., Zhang X...X., Guo F. and Zhang T., Characterization of tetracycline resistant bacterial community in saline activated sludge using batch stress incubation with high-throughput sequencing analysis, Water Research . 2013, 47: 4207-4216.
MA L., Li B. and Zhang T., Abundant rifampin resistance genes and significant correlations of antibiotic resistance genes and plasmids in various environments revealed by metagenomic analysis, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2014, 98: 5195-5204.
YANG Y., Li B., JU F. and Zhang T., Exploring variation of antibiotic resistance genes in activated sludge over a four-year period through a metagenomic approach, Environmental Science &Technology. 2013, 47: 10197-10205.
Zhang T., What do we know of antimicrobials and ARG in wastewater?, 5th Quadrennial IWA Specialty Conferences on Microbial Ecology and Water Engineering. July 7 to 11, 2013, Ann Arbor, USA.. 2013.


Researcher : Zhou F

List of Research Outputs

Zhou F., Chen Y. and Young B., Interaction Effects of Constituent Plate Elements on Cold-formed High Strength Stainless Steel Cross-section Behaviour in Compression, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation. 2013, 1477-1482.
Zhou F. and Young B., Web Crippling Behaviour of Cold-formed Duplex Stainless Steel Tubular Sections at Elevated Temperatures, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2013, 57: 51-62.


Researcher : Zou W

List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., LI J., Lomas K. and Zou W., Sustainable refurbishment solutions for high-rise residential buildings in subtropical areas, Proceedings: International Conference on Zero Energy Mass custom Homes, June 4-6, Londrina – Paraná, Brazil. 2014, 9 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Zou W. and HE Q., 建築物生命週期碳排放分析之發展, 會議論文集:2014亞太城市建設實務論壇,5月2-4日,台灣,高雄,高雄寒軒國際大飯店, 2014, 8 pages.
Zou W., Kumaraswamy M.M., Chung K.H.J. and Wong J.M.W., Identifying The Critical Success Factors For Relationship Management In Ppp Projects, In: J.Rodney Turner, International Journal of Project Management. 2014.


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