DEPT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING



Researcher : ANDERSON DJ

List of Research Outputs

ANDERSON D.J., Smith S.T. and Au F.T.K., Mechanical behaviour of sustainable concrete with waste ceramic aggregate replacement, 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23), 9-12 December 2014, Byron Bay, Australia. Lismore, Southern Cross University, 2014, 243-248.


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: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


Project Title:ICCS18 - 18th International Conference on Composite Structures; Flexural strength and ductility of reinforced and partially prestressed concrete sections with corrugated steel web(s)
Investigator(s):Au FTK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

ANDERSON D.J., Smith S.T. and Au F.T.K., Mechanical behaviour of sustainable concrete with waste ceramic aggregate replacement, 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23), 9-12 December 2014, Byron Bay, Australia. Lismore, Southern Cross University, 2014, 243-248.
Au F.T.K., CHEN X., Bai Z. and LI Z., Flexural strength and ductility of reinforced and partially prestressed concrete sections with corrugated steel web(s), Paper 8693, ICCS18 - 18th International Conference on Composite Structures, Lisbon, Portugal, June 15-18, 2015.
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. 2014.
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. 2014.
Au F.T.K., Member of Editorial Board, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal, Techno Press. 2014.
Au F.T.K., Member of the Editorial Board, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal. 2014.
CHEN X., Au F.T.K., Bai Z. and ZENG Y., An extended sandwich theory for prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel web(s), Paper No. IA-22, IABSE Conference Nara 2015, Elegance in Structures, 13-15 May 2015, Nara, Japan. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineer, 2015.
Chan C.K.Y., Wong C.K., Law K.H., Zhang T. and Au F.T.K., Evidence-based Conclusions Concerning Practice, Curriculum Design and Curriculum Reform in a Civil Engineering Capstone Design Course in Hong Kong, Innovations in Education and Teaching International. 2014.
Jiang R., Au F.T.K. and Xiao Y.F., Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges with Corrugated Steel Webs: A Review, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE. New York, American Society of Civil Engineers,, 2015, 141(2).
LI Z. and Au F.T.K., Damage detection of bridges using response of vehicle considering road surface roughness, International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics. Singapore, World Scientific, 2015, 15(3).
ZHANG J. and Au F.T.K., Calibration of Initial Cable Forces in Cable-Stayed Bridge based on Kriging Approach , Finite Elements in Analysis and Design. New York, ScienceDirect, 2014, 92: 80-92.
ZHANG L., WEI Y. and Au F.T.K., Mechanical properties of prestressing steel at elevated temperature and after cooling, 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23), 9-12 December 2014, Byron Bay, Australia. Lismore, Southern Cross University, 2014, 1065-1070.


Researcher : Bai Z

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., CHEN X., Bai Z. and LI Z., Flexural strength and ductility of reinforced and partially prestressed concrete sections with corrugated steel web(s), Paper 8693, ICCS18 - 18th International Conference on Composite Structures, Lisbon, Portugal, June 15-18, 2015.
CHEN X., Au F.T.K., Bai Z. and ZENG Y., An extended sandwich theory for prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel web(s), Paper No. IA-22, IABSE Conference Nara 2015, Elegance in Structures, 13-15 May 2015, Nara, Japan. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineer, 2015.


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: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


Project Title:An experimental approach to map changes in soil particle morphology
Investigator(s):Baudet BA
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2014


List of Research Outputs

Baudet B.A., Deputy Chief Editor, Geotechnique Letters. 2015.
Fattahpour V., Baudet B.A., Moosavi M., Mehranpour M. and Ashkesari A., Effect of grain characteristics and cement dosage on the unconfined compressive strength of synthetic sandstones, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 2014, 72: 109-116.
Miranda Pino L.F. and Baudet B.A., The effect of the particle size distribution on the mechanics of fiber-reinforced sands under one-dimensional compression, Geotextiles and Geomembranes. Elsevier, 2015, 43: 250-258.
ZHANG X. and Baudet B.A., The multi-fractal nature of soil particle size distribution, IS-Cambridge 2014.
Zuo L. and Baudet B.A., Determination of the transitional fines content, Soils and Foundations. Elsevier, 2015, 55: 213-219.


Researcher : CHAN KW

List of Research Outputs

CHAN K.W. and Kwan A.K.H., Evaluation of particle packing models by comparing with published test results, Particuology. 2014, 15: 108-115.


Researcher : CHEN L

List of Research Outputs

CHEN L. and Pan W., BIM-integrated fuzzy multi-criteria optimization for decision making for low-carbon buildings in Hong Kong, International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction 2015, Chicago, US, 10-13 May 2015.


Researcher : CHEN X

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., CHEN X., Bai Z. and LI Z., Flexural strength and ductility of reinforced and partially prestressed concrete sections with corrugated steel web(s), Paper 8693, ICCS18 - 18th International Conference on Composite Structures, Lisbon, Portugal, June 15-18, 2015.
CHEN X., Au F.T.K., Bai Z. and ZENG Y., An extended sandwich theory for prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel web(s), Paper No. IA-22, IABSE Conference Nara 2015, Elegance in Structures, 13-15 May 2015, Nara, Japan. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineer, 2015.


Researcher : CHENG L

List of Research Outputs

CHENG L. and Lam K.M., Proper orthogonal decomposition and characterisation of turbulent building wake structures measured with particle-image velocimetry, The 2nd Hong Kong Wind Engineering Society Workshop, Hong Kong, January 2015. 1-4.
CHENG L. and Lam K.M., Simultaneous measurement of wind velocity field and wind forces on a rectangular building, Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Wind Engineering, Porto Alegre, June 2015. 1-4.


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


List of Research Outputs

LI L., Cai L. and Zhang T., Potentially novel copper resistance genes in copper-enriched activated sludge revealed by metagenomic analysis, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2014, 98(24): 10255-66.


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: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
Completion Date:05/2015


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


Project Title:2014 AGU Fall Meeting; Drought-Induced Vegetation Variation Across Land Biomes in Northern Hemisphere from 2001 to 2012
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2014
Completion Date:12/2014


Project Title:Development of Seasonal Forecasting Skill for Weather/Hydrology Extremes in South China with an Emphasis in Hong Kong (CRF)
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for Incubating Group-based Collaborative Research Projects
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Uncertainty study of streamflow features of the ungauged Lai Chi Wo (LCW) catchment, New Territories, Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chen J., Associate Editor, Journal of Hydro-Environment Research. ELSEVIER, 2014.
Chen J., Niu J. and Sivakumar B., Daily anomalous high flow (DAHF) of a headwater catchment over the East River basin in South China, Journal of Hydrology. 2014.
Chen J., Detection of droughts under the conditions of climate change in South China, Workshop on Climate Change Science and Adaption, City University of Hong Kong. 2015.
Chen J. and Sun L., Influence of drought time-scale on vegetation variation across biomes in the Northern Hemisphere from 2000 to 2013, AGU 2014 Fall meeting. 2014.
Chen J. and Chung C.H., Representation of global precipitation anomalies using four major climate patterns, Science China Technological Sciences. 2015, 58: 927-934.
SUN X. and Chen J., Study of Seasonal Forecasting of Typhoon in East Asia, AGU 2014 Fall Meeting. 2014.
Shi H., Fu X., Chen J., Wang G. and Li T., Spatial distribution of monthly potential evaporation over mountainous regions: case of the Lhasa River basin, China, Hydrological Sciences Journal. Taylor and Francis Ltd, 2014, 59(10): 1856-1871.
Wu Y., Cheng D., Yan W., Liu S., Xiang W., Chen J. and Hu Y., Diagnosing climate change and hydrological responses in the past decades for a minimally-disturbed headwater basin in South China, Water Resources Management . 2014.


Researcher : Chen Q

List of Research Outputs

Chen Q., Shih K., Shen Y.H., Luo Y. and Li R., Effects of SiNx Interlayer on Characterisation of Amorphous Diamond-Like Carbon Films, Materials Science and Technology. 2015, 31: 703-708.


Researcher : Chen Y

Project Title:International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction - ICSDEC 2015; Integrate an Embodied GHG Emissions Assessment Model into Building Environmental Assessment Tools
Investigator(s):Chen Y
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2015
Completion Date:05/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chen Y. and Ng T.S.T., Integrate an embodied GHG emission assessment model into building environmental assessment tools, Proceedings: International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction, May 10-13, Chicago, USA. 2015, 10 pages.


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


Project Title:Developing Sustainable Hong Kong through Low Impact Development: from Science to Innovation Policy
Investigator(s):Chui TFM, Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Public Policy Research Funding Scheme
Start Date:09/2014


Project Title:2014 AGU Fall Meeting; Examining Water Quality Variations of Tidal Pond System
Investigator(s):Chui TFM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2014
Completion Date:12/2014


Project Title:Influence of Water and Energy Exchange between Vegetated Areas and Shallow Open Water on Wetland Evapotranspiration
Investigator(s):Chui TFM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Incorporating Low Impact Development into Conventional Stormwater Management Structures in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chui TFM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chui T.F.M. and Cui W., Examining water quality variations of tidal pond system, Proceedings of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting. 2014, H31G-0687.
Chui T.F.M., Experience sharing on sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) , Value Management Workshop for Green Infrastructures, workshop organized by Civil Engineering and Development Department and AECOM. 2014.
Chui T.F.M. and Terry J.T., Groundwater salinisation on atoll islands after storm-surge flooding: modelling the influence of central topographic depressions, Water and Environment Journal. 2015, n/a-n/a.
Chui T.F.M., Cheung H. and Trinh D.H., Managing stormwater with low impact development in highly urbanized areas, DSD International Conference 2014. A2-2.
Chui T.F.M., Sustainable stormwater management with low impact development, Seminar at headquarter of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2014.
M A., S P., Chui T.F.M. and B V., Development of a modular streamflow model to quantify runoff contributions from different land uses in tropical urban environments using Genetic Programming, Journal of Hydrology. 2015, 525: 711-723.
Meshgi A., Schmitter P., Babovic V. and Chui T.F.M., An empirical method for approximating stream baseflow time series using groundwater table fluctuations, Journal of Hydrology. 2014, 519 Part A: 1031-1041.
Meshgi A., Babovic V., Chui T.F.M. and Schmitter P., Application of genetic programing to develop a modular model for the simulation of stream flow time series , Proceedings of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting. 2014, H31J-0771.
Meshgi A., Schmitter P., Babovic V. and Chui T.F.M., Predicting baseflow using genetic programing , 11th International Conference on Hydroinformatics . 2014, Session R48. Abstract ID 1153..
P B. and Chui T.F.M., Rehabilitation of concrete canals in urban catchments using low impact development techniques, Journal of Hydrology. 2015, 523: 309-319.
Trinh H. and Chui T.F.M., Optimizing bio-retention locations for stormwater management using genetic algorithm , 11th International Conference on Hydroinformatics . 2014, Session R36. Abstract ID 1124..


Researcher : Chung CH

List of Research Outputs

Chen J. and Chung C.H., Representation of global precipitation anomalies using four major climate patterns, Science China Technological Sciences. 2015, 58: 927-934.


Researcher : Cui W

List of Research Outputs

Chui T.F.M. and Cui W., Examining water quality variations of tidal pond system, Proceedings of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting. 2014, H31G-0687.


Researcher : DENG Y

List of Research Outputs

FENG Y., Wu D., Liu J., ZHOU Z., DENG Y., Zhang T. and Shih K., Efficient Degradation of Sulfamethazine with CuCo2O4 Spinel Nanocatalysts for Peroxymonosulfate Activation, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2015, 280: 514-524.


Researcher : DONG C

List of Research Outputs

DONG C., Kwan A.K.H. and Ho J.C.M., A constitutive model for predicting the lateral strain of confined concrete, Engineering Structures. 2015, 91: 155-166.


Researcher : DONG Y

List of Research Outputs

DONG Y. and Ng T.S.T., Comparing the midpoint and endpoint approaches based on ReCiPe -a study of commercial buildings in Hong Kong, International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. Springer, 2014, 19(7): 1409-1423.
Dong Y. and Ng T.S.T., A life cycle sustainability assessment framework for building construction, Proceedings: 1st International Conference for Sustainable Development and Management, June 28-30, Hong Kong. 2015, 1 page.
Dong Y. and Ng T.S.T., International Conference for Sustainable Development and Management 2015 Best Paper Award, International Association for Sustainable Development and Management. 2015.
Dong Y. and Ng T.S.T., Life cycle assessment of biodiesel in Hong Kong, Proceedings: 11th International Conference on EcoBalance, October 27-30, Tsukuba, Japan. 2014, 1 page.
Dong Y., Ng T.S.T., Kwan A.K.H. and Wu S.K., Substituting local data for overseas life cycle inventories – a case study of concrete products in Hong Kong, Journal of Cleaner Production. Elsevier, 2015, 87: 414-422.


Researcher : DUAN K

List of Research Outputs

DUAN K., Kwok C.Y. and Tham L.G., Micromechanical analysis of the failure process of brittle rock, International Journal of Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics . John Wiley & Sons, 2015, 39(6): 618-634.
DUAN K. and Kwok C.Y., Parametric study of smooth joint parameters on the behavior of inherently anisotropic rock under uniaxial compression condition, 49th US Rock Mechanics/ Geomechanics Symposium, 28 June - 1 July 2015, San Francisco, USA. 2015.
Kwok C.Y. and DUAN K., DEM simulation of fracture process of inherently anisotropic rock under Brazilian test condition, 49th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 28 June - 1 July 2015, San Francisco, USA. 2015.


Researcher : Dai B

List of Research Outputs

Yang J., WEI L. and Dai B., State variables for silty sands: global void ratio or skeleton void ratio?, Soils and Foundations. 2015, 55(1): 99-111.


Researcher : Dong Y

Project Title:EcoBalance 2014 Create benefit through life cycle thinking; Life cycle assessment of biodiesel in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Dong Y
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2014
Completion Date:10/2014


List of Research Outputs

DONG Y. and Ng T.S.T., Comparing the midpoint and endpoint approaches based on ReCiPe -a study of commercial buildings in Hong Kong, International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. Springer, 2014, 19(7): 1409-1423.
Dong Y. and Ng T.S.T., A life cycle sustainability assessment framework for building construction, Proceedings: 1st International Conference for Sustainable Development and Management, June 28-30, Hong Kong. 2015, 1 page.
Dong Y. and Ng T.S.T., International Conference for Sustainable Development and Management 2015 Best Paper Award, International Association for Sustainable Development and Management. 2015.
Dong Y. and Ng T.S.T., Life cycle assessment of biodiesel in Hong Kong, Proceedings: 11th International Conference on EcoBalance, October 27-30, Tsukuba, Japan. 2014, 1 page.
Dong Y., Ng T.S.T., Kwan A.K.H. and Wu S.K., Substituting local data for overseas life cycle inventories – a case study of concrete products in Hong Kong, Journal of Cleaner Production. Elsevier, 2015, 87: 414-422.


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 : FENG Y

List of Research Outputs

FENG Y., Wu D., Liu J., ZHOU Z., DENG Y., Zhang T. and Shih K., Efficient Degradation of Sulfamethazine with CuCo2O4 Spinel Nanocatalysts for Peroxymonosulfate Activation, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2015, 280: 514-524.
Shih K. and FENG Y., Fate and Transformation of Fluorine in PFCs during the Thermal Treatments of Lime-Conditioned Sewage Sludge, The 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization (ICSU2015), Symposium 3: International Symposium on Sustainable Water in Cities. Hong Kong. 2015.


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


List of Research Outputs

Xia Y., Wang Y., Fang H.H.P., Jin T.A.O., Zhong H.U.A.N.Z.I. and Zhang T., Thermophilic microbial cellulose decomposition and methanogenesis pathways recharacterized by metatranscriptomic and metagenomic analysis, Scientific Reports. Nature, 2014, 4: srep06708.
YANG Y., Li B., Zou S.C., Fang H.H.P. and Zhang T., Fate of antibiotic resistance genes in sewage treatment plant revealed by metagenomic approach, Water Research. 2014, 62: 97-106.


Researcher : Fei Y

List of Research Outputs

Fei Y., Xing B.S. and Li X.Y., Changes in the adsorption of bisphenol A, 17ɑ-ethinyl estradiol, and phenanthrene on marine sediment in Hong Kong in relation to the simulated sediment organic matter decomposition, Environmental Pollution. 2014, 192: 339-146.


Researcher : GONG W

List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., GONG W. and Loveday D.L., Sustainable refurbishment methods for uplifting the energy performance of high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2014, 85: 385-392.


Researcher : GOODARZI M

List of Research Outputs

GOODARZI M., Kwok C.Y. and Tham L.G., A continuum-discrete model using Darcy's law: formulation and verification, International Journal of Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. Wiley, 2014, 39(3): 327-342.


Researcher : Guo F

Project Title:15th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology; Diversity and functions of mycobacteria in global wastewater treatment plants
Investigator(s):Guo F
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2014
Completion Date:08/2014


List of Research Outputs

Guo F., Wang Z., YU K. and Zhang T., Detailed investigation of the microbial community in foaming activated sludge reveals novel foam formers, Scientific Reports. 2015, 5: srep07637.
JU F., Xia Y., Guo F., Wang Z. and Zhang T., Taxonomic relatedness shapes bacterial assembly in activated sludge of globally distributed wastewater treatment plants., Environmental Microbiology. . 2014, 16: 2421-2432.
Wang Z., Guo F., Liu L. and Zhang T., Evidence of carbon fixation pathway in a bacterium from Candidate Phylum SBR1093 revealed with genomic analysis, PLoS ONE. 2014, 9(10): e109571.
Wang Z., Guo F., Mao Y., Xia Y. and Zhang T., Metabolic characteristics of a glycogen accumulating organism in Defluviicoccus cluster II revealed by comparative genomics, Microbial Ecology. 2014, 68(4): 716-728.


Researcher : HUANG S

List of Research Outputs

HUANG S. and Lam K.M., Momentum and scalar mixing of a round jet in turbulent cross-flow, 8th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting, Madrid, July, Poster. 2014.


Researcher : HUANG X

List of Research Outputs

HUANG X., O'Sullivan C., Hanley K.J. and Kwok C.Y., Capturing the state-dependent nature of soil response using DEM, International Symposium on Geomechanics from Micro to Macro (IS- Cambridge 2014). 2014.
HUANG X., Hanley K.J., O'Suliivan C., Kwok C.Y. and Wadee M.A., DEM analysis of the influence of the intermediate stress ratio on the critical-state behaviour of granular materials, Granular Matter. Springer, 2014, 16(5): 641-655.
HUANG X., O'Sullivan C., Hanley K.J. and Kwok C.Y., Discrete-element method analysis of the state parameter, Geotechnique . ICE, 2014, 64 (12): 954-965.
HUANG X., Hanley K., O'Sullivan C. and Kwok C.Y., Effect of sample size on the response of DEM samples with a realistic grading, Particuology. Elsevier, 2014, 15: 107-115.
HUANG X., Hanley K.J., O'Sullivan C. and Kwok C.Y., Exploring the influence of interparticle friction on critic al statebehaviour using DEM, International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. Wiley, 2014, 38(12): 1276-1297.
LOPERA PEREZ J.C., Kwok C.Y., O'Sullivan C., Hanley K.J. and HUANG X., Instability in granular materials - a micromechanical investigation., International Symposium on Geomechanics from Micro to Macro (IS- Cambridge 2014). 2014.


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




Researcher : Hou H

List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., Hou H. and Zou W., Development of a Green Building Product Labelling Scheme in Hong Kong – Final Report, A report submitted to the Hong Kong Green Building Council. 2015, 124 pages.


Researcher : JIANG X

List of Research Outputs

YANG Y., JIANG X. and Zhang T., Evaluation of a hybrid approach using UBLAST and BLASTX for metagenomic sequences annotation of specific functional genes, PLoS ONE. 2014, 9(10),: e110947.


Researcher : JIANG Y

List of Research Outputs

Hamdouch Y., Szeto W.Y. and JIANG Y., A new schedule-based transit assignment model with travel strategies and supply uncertainties, Transportation Research Part B. 2014.
JIANG Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Reliability-based transit network design, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
Jiang Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Reliability-based transit network design, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Szeto W.Y. and JIANG Y., Transit route and frequency design: Bi-level modeling and hybrid artificial bee colony algorithm approach, Transportation Research Part B. 2014.


Researcher : JING L

List of Research Outputs

JING L., Kwok C.Y. and Leung A.Y.F., A coupled CFD-DEM model for fluid-particle flows with free surface: formulation and validation, International Symposium on Geomechanics from Micro to Macro (IS- Cambridge 2014). 1-3 September 2014, Cambridge, UK. 2014.


Researcher : JU F

List of Research Outputs

JU F. and Zhang T., Bacterial assembly and temporal dynamics in activated sludge of a full-scale municipal wastewater treatment plant, ISME Journal. 2015, 9(3): 683-95.
JU F. and Zhang T., Novel microbial populations in ambient and mesophilic biogas-producing and phenol-degrading consortia unraveled by high-throughput sequencing., Microbial Ecology. . 2014, 68(2): 235-46.
JU F., Xia Y., Guo F., Wang Z. and Zhang T., Taxonomic relatedness shapes bacterial assembly in activated sludge of globally distributed wastewater treatment plants., Environmental Microbiology. . 2014, 16: 2421-2432.
Liu L., Wang Z., JU F. and Zhang T., Co-occurrence correlations of heavy metals in sediments revealed using network analysis. , Chemosphere. . 2015, 119: 1305-13.


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 Xiao Y.F., Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges with Corrugated Steel Webs: A Review, Journal of Structural Engineering, ASCE. New York, American Society of Civil Engineers,, 2015, 141(2).


Researcher : Jiang Y

List of Research Outputs

Hamdouch Y., Szeto W.Y. and JIANG Y., A new schedule-based transit assignment model with travel strategies and supply uncertainties, Transportation Research Part B. 2014.
JIANG Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Reliability-based transit network design, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
Jiang Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Reliability-based transit network design, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Szeto W.Y. and JIANG Y., Transit route and frequency design: Bi-level modeling and hybrid artificial bee colony algorithm approach, Transportation Research Part B. 2014.


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

Ling F...Y...Y..., Toh B...G...Y..., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Wong K.W.K., Strategies for integrating design and construction and operations and maintenance supply chains in Singapore, In: Shelbourn David Proverbs and Mark , Structural Survey. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2014, 32: pp.158 - 182.
Ng T.S.T., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Wong K.W.K., Recognizing stakeholders in construction projects as co-creators of value in sustainable urban development: a Hong Kong perspective, In: N. Marchettini, C.A. Brebbia, R. Pulselli and S. Bastianoni, Proceeding: The Sustainable City IX - Urban Regeneration and Sustainability. WIT Press, 2014, 1: 165-176.
Ng T.S.T., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Wong K.W.K., Recognizing stakeholders in construction projects as co-creators of value in sustainable urban development: a Hong Kong perspective, Proceedings: 9th International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability, September, 23-25, Siena, Italy. 2014, 12 pages.
Wong K.W.K., Kumaraswamy M.M., Mahesh G. and Ling F...Y...Y..., Building integrated project and asset management teams for sustainable built infrastructure development, In: Nasiri Fuzhan , Journal of Facilities Management. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2014, 12: pp.187 - 210.
ZHANG S., Pan W. and Kumaraswamy M.M., A multi-criteria decision framework for the selection of low carbon building measures for office buildings in Hong Kong, International Journal of Energy Sector Management. 2014, 8: 456-476.


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


Project Title:Optimizing aggregate proportions for the production of high-performance concrete with low cementitious paste volume
Investigator(s):Kwan AKH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2014


List of Research Outputs

CHAN K.W. and Kwan A.K.H., Evaluation of particle packing models by comparing with published test results, Particuology. 2014, 15: 108-115.
DONG C., Kwan A.K.H. and Ho J.C.M., A constitutive model for predicting the lateral strain of confined concrete, Engineering Structures. 2015, 91: 155-166.
Dong Y., Ng T.S.T., Kwan A.K.H. and Wu S.K., Substituting local data for overseas life cycle inventories – a case study of concrete products in Hong Kong, Journal of Cleaner Production. Elsevier, 2015, 87: 414-422.
Kwan A.K.H., WONG V. and Fung W.S.S., A 3-parameter packing density model for angular rock aggregate particles, Powder Technology. 2015, 274: 154-162.
Kwan A.K.H., Acceptance testing and criteria for ready mixed concrete in Hong Kong, Standing Committee of Concrete Technology Annual Concrete Seminar 2015. 2015.
Kwan A.K.H. and MCKINLEY M., Effects of limestone fines on water film thickness, paste film thickness and performance of mortar, Powder Technology. 2014, 261: 33-41.
Kwan A.K.H., Materials engineering for sustainable development: the government policy aspect, MaSTEC 2015 Conference. 2015.
Kwan A.K.H., Member, Editorial Board, Computers and Concrete. 2015.
Kwan A.K.H., Member, International Editorial Board, Advances in Structural Engineering. 2015.
Kwan A.K.H. and MCKINLEY M., Packing density and filling effect of limestone fines, Advances in Concrete Construction. 2014, 2: 209-227.
Kwan A.K.H. and Ng P.L., Remnant creep based visco-elastic model for concrete creep analysis, Proceedings, Institution of Civil Engineers, Structures and Buildings. 2015, 168: 3-14.
Kwan A.K.H., Research on River Sand Substitutes for Concrete Production and Cement Sand Mortar Production (Phase Two): Final Report, Construction Industry Council. 2015.
LING S.K. and Kwan A.K.H., Adding ground sand to decrease paste volume, increase cohesiveness and improve passing ability of SCC, Construction and Building Materials. 2015, 84: 46-53.
WONG V. and Kwan A.K.H., A 3-parameter model for packing density prediction of ternary mixes of spherical particles, Powder Technology. 2014, 268: 357-367.


Researcher : Kwok CY

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


Project Title:The International Symposium on Geomechanics from Micro to Macro (IS-Cambridge 2014); Capturing the state-dependent nature of soil response using DEM
Investigator(s):Kwok CY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2014


Project Title:Mircomechanism research on deformation and fracture of rock mass considering time effect
Investigator(s):Kwok CY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Matching Fund for NSFC Academic Collaboration Award
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Coupled Fluid-Particle Modeling for Debris Flows
Investigator(s):Kwok CY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Modelling of inherent anisotropy in sedimentary rocks
Investigator(s):Kwok CY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

Check J., Kwok C.Y., Law R., Leung A.Y.F. and Zhao J., MODELLING OF DEBRIS FLOW IMPACT ON BARRIERS, Focus Group on Debris Flow Modelling Working Group on Application of Innovative Technology in Geotechnical Engineering The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers - Geotechnical Division . 2014.
DUAN K., Kwok C.Y. and Tham L.G., Micromechanical analysis of the failure process of brittle rock, International Journal of Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics . John Wiley & Sons, 2015, 39(6): 618-634.
DUAN K. and Kwok C.Y., Parametric study of smooth joint parameters on the behavior of inherently anisotropic rock under uniaxial compression condition, 49th US Rock Mechanics/ Geomechanics Symposium, 28 June - 1 July 2015, San Francisco, USA. 2015.
GOODARZI M., Kwok C.Y. and Tham L.G., A continuum-discrete model using Darcy's law: formulation and verification, International Journal of Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. Wiley, 2014, 39(3): 327-342.
HUANG X., O'Sullivan C., Hanley K.J. and Kwok C.Y., Capturing the state-dependent nature of soil response using DEM, International Symposium on Geomechanics from Micro to Macro (IS- Cambridge 2014). 2014.
HUANG X., Hanley K.J., O'Suliivan C., Kwok C.Y. and Wadee M.A., DEM analysis of the influence of the intermediate stress ratio on the critical-state behaviour of granular materials, Granular Matter. Springer, 2014, 16(5): 641-655.
HUANG X., O'Sullivan C., Hanley K.J. and Kwok C.Y., Discrete-element method analysis of the state parameter, Geotechnique . ICE, 2014, 64 (12): 954-965.
HUANG X., Hanley K., O'Sullivan C. and Kwok C.Y., Effect of sample size on the response of DEM samples with a realistic grading, Particuology. Elsevier, 2014, 15: 107-115.
HUANG X., Hanley K.J., O'Sullivan C. and Kwok C.Y., Exploring the influence of interparticle friction on critic al statebehaviour using DEM, International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. Wiley, 2014, 38(12): 1276-1297.
Hon R.J., Kwok C.Y. and Lee T.H.L., Embodied energy evaluation for the Hong Kong MTR South Island Line, Proceedings of ICE- Geotechnical Engineering . Thomas Telford, 2015, 168(2): 172-186.
JING L., Kwok C.Y. and Leung A.Y.F., A coupled CFD-DEM model for fluid-particle flows with free surface: formulation and validation, International Symposium on Geomechanics from Micro to Macro (IS- Cambridge 2014). 1-3 September 2014, Cambridge, UK. 2014.
Kwok C.Y., Carbon Footprint Assessment of Trenchless vs. Traditional Pipe Laying Approaches , Towngas. 2014.
Kwok C.Y. and DUAN K., DEM simulation of fracture process of inherently anisotropic rock under Brazilian test condition, 49th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 28 June - 1 July 2015, San Francisco, USA. 2015.
LOPERA PEREZ J.C., Kwok C.Y., O'Sullivan C., Hanley K.J. and HUANG X., Instability in granular materials - a micromechanical investigation., International Symposium on Geomechanics from Micro to Macro (IS- Cambridge 2014). 2014.
Wu J., Zhang Z.X. and Kwok C.Y., Stability analysis of rock blocks around a cross-harbor tunnel using the improved morphological visualization method, Engineering Geology. Elsevier, 2015, 187: 10-31.


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., Estimation of lane-to-lane turning flows at isolated signalized junctions, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
LEE S., Wong S.C., Pang C.C. and Choi K., Real-Time Estimation of Lane-to-Lane Turning Flows at Isolated Signalized Junctions, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2015, 16: 1549-1558.


Researcher : LEUNG TYF

List of Research Outputs

LEUNG T.Y.F., Yan R.W.M., Hau C.H. and Tham L.G., Root systems of native shrubs and trees in Hong Kong and their effects on enhancing slope stability, Catena. 2015, 125: 102-110.


Researcher : LI L

List of Research Outputs

LI L., Cai L. and Zhang T., Potentially novel copper resistance genes in copper-enriched activated sludge revealed by metagenomic analysis, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2014, 98(24): 10255-66.
Su K.L., LI L. and Lo S.H., Longitudinal partial interaction in bolted side-plated reinforced concrete beams, Advances in Structural Engineering. Essex, UK, Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd., 2014, 17(7): 921-936.


Researcher : LI L

List of Research Outputs

LI L., Cai L. and Zhang T., Potentially novel copper resistance genes in copper-enriched activated sludge revealed by metagenomic analysis, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2014, 98(24): 10255-66.
Su K.L., LI L. and Lo S.H., Longitudinal partial interaction in bolted side-plated reinforced concrete beams, Advances in Structural Engineering. Essex, UK, Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd., 2014, 17(7): 921-936.


Researcher : LI Y

List of Research Outputs

LI Y., Yang S.F., Zhang J.J. and Li X.Y., Formation of artificial granules for proving gelation as the main mechanism of aerobic granulation in biological wastewater treatment, Water Science & Technology. 2014, 70(3): 548-554.


Researcher : LI YC

List of Research Outputs

LI Y.C., Sze N.N. and Wong S.C., Effective measures for combating drink-driving offenses: an attitudinal model for Hong Kong, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2014, 10: 722-739.
YAN W., Wong S.C., Li Y.C., Sze N.N. and Yan X., Young driver distraction by text messaging: A comparison of the effects of reading and typing text messages in Chinese versus English, Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 2015, 31: 87-98.


Researcher : LI Z

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., CHEN X., Bai Z. and LI Z., Flexural strength and ductility of reinforced and partially prestressed concrete sections with corrugated steel web(s), Paper 8693, ICCS18 - 18th International Conference on Composite Structures, Lisbon, Portugal, June 15-18, 2015.
LI Z. and Au F.T.K., Damage detection of bridges using response of vehicle considering road surface roughness, International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics. Singapore, World Scientific, 2015, 15(3).
LI Z. and Lam K.M., Performance modelling of bioretention cell, Proceedings of the 19th IAHR-APD Congress, Hanoi, September 2014. 1-5.
LI Z. and Lam K.M., Statistical evaluation of bioretention system for hydrologic performance, Water Science & Technology. 2015, 71: 1742-1749.


Researcher : LI Z

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., CHEN X., Bai Z. and LI Z., Flexural strength and ductility of reinforced and partially prestressed concrete sections with corrugated steel web(s), Paper 8693, ICCS18 - 18th International Conference on Composite Structures, Lisbon, Portugal, June 15-18, 2015.
LI Z. and Au F.T.K., Damage detection of bridges using response of vehicle considering road surface roughness, International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics. Singapore, World Scientific, 2015, 15(3).
LI Z. and Lam K.M., Performance modelling of bioretention cell, Proceedings of the 19th IAHR-APD Congress, Hanoi, September 2014. 1-5.
LI Z. and Lam K.M., Statistical evaluation of bioretention system for hydrologic performance, Water Science & Technology. 2015, 71: 1742-1749.


Researcher : LIAO C

List of Research Outputs

GUO M., LIU F., Tsui C.K.J., Voskanyan A., Ng A.M.C., Djurisic A., Chan W.K., Chan G.K.Y., Liao C., Shih K. and Surya C., Hydrothermally synthesized CuxO as a catalyst for CO oxidation, Journal of Materials Chemistry A. Royal Society of Chemistry, 2015, 3: 3627-3632.
Jim W.Y., Liu X., Yiu W.K., Leung Y.H., Djurisic A., Chan W.K., Liao C., Shih K. and Surya C., The Effect of Different Dopants on the Performance of SnO2-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Physica Status Solidi (B) - Basic Solid State Physics. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, 2015, 252: 553-557.
LIAO C., SU M. and Shih K., Characterization of Red Mud and Phase Transformation Mechanism for Its Thermally-Treated Products , International Conference on Solid Wastes 2015: Knowledge Transfer for Sustainable Resource Management (ICSWHK2015), Hong Kong. 2015.
LIAO C., Dong C., Shih K., Zeng L., He B., Cao W. and Yang L., Preparation and Properties of a New Ternary Phase Mg3+xNi7-xB2 (0.17≤x≤0.66) and its Cu-Doping Effect, Journal of Solid State Chemistry. 2015, 226: 24-28.
LIAO C., Zeng L. and Shih K., Quantitative X-ray Diffraction (QXRD) Analysis for Revealing Thermal Transformations of Red Mud, Chemosphere. 2015, 131: 171-177.
LIAO C. and Shih K., Structure Determination of (Al, Nd)-Doped Zirconolite Grown from CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-TiO2-ZrO2-Nd2O3-Na2O Glass, The 6th Forum on New Materials, Montecatini Terme, Italy. 2015.
LIU F., Leung Y.H., Djurisic A., Ng A.M.C., Chan W.K., Ng K.L., Wong K.S., Liao C., Shih K. and Surya C., Effect of Plasma Treatment on Native Defects and Photocatalytic Activities of Zinc Oxide Tetrapods , The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. American Chemical Society, 2014, 118: 22760-22767.
Liu F., Leung Y.H., Djurisic A., Liao C. and Shih K., Zinc Oxide Tetrapods as Efficient Photocatalysts for Organic Pollutant Degradation, Conference on Oxide-Based Materials and Devices VI Location: San Francisco, CA. 2015, 9364: 93641W.
Liu X., Liu F., SUN Q., Ng A.M.C., Djurisic A., Xie M.H., Liao C., Shih K. and DENG Z., In Situ Synthesis of CuxO/SnOx@CNT and CuxO/SnOx@SnO2/CNT Nanocomposite Anodes for Lithium Ion Batteries by a Simple Chemical Treatment Process, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. American Chemical Society, 2014, 6: 13478-13486.
Liu X., SUN Q., LIU F., Djurisic A., Ng A.M.C., Xie M.H., Wood T., Zapien J.A., Liao C. and Shih K., The influence of TiO2 nanostructure properties on the performance of TiO2-based anodes in lithium ion battery applications, Turkish Journal of Physics. Turkey, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, 2014, 38: 442-449.
Shih K., SU M. and LIAO C., Metals in Ceramic Matrix: A Mechanism of Substantially Reducing Metal Leachability from Sludge and Ash, The 2nd Symposium of International Waste Working Group - Asian Region Branch, Shanghai, China. 2015.


Researcher : LING SK

List of Research Outputs

LING S.K. and Kwan A.K.H., Adding ground sand to decrease paste volume, increase cohesiveness and improve passing ability of SCC, Construction and Building Materials. 2015, 84: 46-53.


Researcher : LIU J

List of Research Outputs

FENG Y., Wu D., Liu J., ZHOU Z., DENG Y., Zhang T. and Shih K., Efficient Degradation of Sulfamethazine with CuCo2O4 Spinel Nanocatalysts for Peroxymonosulfate Activation, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2015, 280: 514-524.
LIU J. and Li X.Y., Removal of soluble microbial products as the precursors of disinfection by-products in drinking water supplies, Environmental Technology. 2015, 36: 722-731.
Liu J., Yu J., Chen J. and Shih K., Noncovalent Assembly of Carbon Nanoparticles and Aptamer for Sensitive Detection of ATP, RSC Advances. 2014, 4: 38199-38205.


Researcher : LIU P

List of Research Outputs

LIU P. and Lam K.M., Simultaneous PIV measurements of fluid and particle velocity fields of a sediment-laden buoyant jet, Journal of Hydro-environment Research. 2015, 9: 314-323.


Researcher : LIU Y

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., LIU Y. and Wong S.C., Chemical reaction optimization for a static repositioning problem in bike-sharing systems, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., LIU Y. and Wong S.C., Chemical reaction optimization for a static repositioning problem in bike-sharing systems, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.


Researcher : LOOI TW

List of Research Outputs

Su K.L., TANG O. and LOOI T.W., Simplified seismic assessment of RC buildings in Malaysia under rare earthquake action, Proceedings of the 2-Day International Seminar and Workshop on Presentation and Reviewing of the Draft Malaysian N.A. for EC8, Civil & Structural Engineering Technical Division, IEM and IEM Technical Committee on Earthquake, 09-10 February 2015, Armada Hotel Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Malaysia, 2015, 13 pages.


Researcher : LOPERA PEREZ JC

List of Research Outputs

LOPERA PEREZ J.C., Kwok C.Y., O'Sullivan C., Hanley K.J. and HUANG X., Instability in granular materials - a micromechanical investigation., International Symposium on Geomechanics from Micro to Macro (IS- Cambridge 2014). 2014.


Researcher : LU Q

List of Research Outputs

LU Q. and Lee S.H., An eeBIM-based Platform Integrating Carbon Cost Evaluation for Sustainable Building Design, 2015 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering. ASCE, 2015, 371-378.
LU Q. and Lee S.H., Comparative analysis of technologies and methods for automatic construction of building information models for existing buildings, In: Ken Ho, Helen Cochrane, Francis Kung, John Latter, Josiah Leung, David Sorton, ICE HKA Annual Conference 2015: Thinking out of the box in infrastructure development and retrofitting. Hong Kong, Institution of Civil Engineers Hong Kong Association, 2015, 181-190.


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: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


Project Title:Experimental investigation of settling mechanisms of fine heavy particles in turbulent flows
Investigator(s):Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:14th International Conference on Wind Engineering; Simultaneous Measurement of Wind Velocity Field and Wind Forces on a Rectangular Building
Investigator(s):Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Fluctuating characteristics of building wakes
Investigator(s):Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

CHENG L. and Lam K.M., Proper orthogonal decomposition and characterisation of turbulent building wake structures measured with particle-image velocimetry, The 2nd Hong Kong Wind Engineering Society Workshop, Hong Kong, January 2015. 1-4.
CHENG L. and Lam K.M., Simultaneous measurement of wind velocity field and wind forces on a rectangular building, Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Wind Engineering, Porto Alegre, June 2015. 1-4.
HUANG S. and Lam K.M., Momentum and scalar mixing of a round jet in turbulent cross-flow, 8th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting, Madrid, July, Poster. 2014.
LI Z. and Lam K.M., Performance modelling of bioretention cell, Proceedings of the 19th IAHR-APD Congress, Hanoi, September 2014. 1-5.
LI Z. and Lam K.M., Statistical evaluation of bioretention system for hydrologic performance, Water Science & Technology. 2015, 71: 1742-1749.
LIU P. and Lam K.M., Simultaneous PIV measurements of fluid and particle velocity fields of a sediment-laden buoyant jet, Journal of Hydro-environment Research. 2015, 9: 314-323.
YIN S., Lam K.M., Sandberg M. and Li Y., Wind effect on the plume rise from the high-rise compact buildings cluster, The 2nd Hong Kong Wind Engineering Society Workshop, Hong Kong, January 2015. 1-4.
ZU G., Lam K.M. and Koon Y.T., Shielding effects on a tall building from a row of upstream buildings, The 2nd Hong Kong Wind Engineering Society Workshop, Hong Kong, January 2015. 1-4.


Researcher : Law KH

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.K.Y., Wong C.K., Law K.H., Zhang T. and Au F.T.K., Evidence-based Conclusions Concerning Practice, Curriculum Design and Curriculum Reform in a Civil Engineering Capstone Design Course in Hong Kong, Innovations in Education and Teaching International. 2014.


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




Researcher : Lee SH

Project Title:Building Data Query and Processing Mechanisms for Energy Efficient Building Projects
Investigator(s):Lee SH, Ng TST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2015


List of Research Outputs

LU Q. and Lee S.H., An eeBIM-based Platform Integrating Carbon Cost Evaluation for Sustainable Building Design, 2015 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering. ASCE, 2015, 371-378.
LU Q. and Lee S.H., Comparative analysis of technologies and methods for automatic construction of building information models for existing buildings, In: Ken Ho, Helen Cochrane, Francis Kung, John Latter, Josiah Leung, David Sorton, ICE HKA Annual Conference 2015: Thinking out of the box in infrastructure development and retrofitting. Hong Kong, Institution of Civil Engineers Hong Kong Association, 2015, 181-190.
Lee S.H., DeGraw J.W., Bahnfleth W., Leicht R.M. and Messner J.I., BIM-based Processes and Standardized Information Exchanges for Multizone Airflow Analysis, 2014 ASHRAE/IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference. ASHRAE, 2014, 129-136.


Researcher : Li B

Project Title:15th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology; Using metagenomic approach to explore spatial distribution profiles of antibiotic resistance genes among multiple environmental niches
Investigator(s):Li B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2014
Completion Date:08/2014


List of Research Outputs

Christgen B., YANG Y., Ahamed Z., Li B., Rodriguez D.C., Zhang T. and Graham D.W., Metagenomics shows low energy anaerobic-aerobic treatment reactors reduce antibiotic resistance gene dissemination from domestic wastewater, Environmental Science and Technology. 2015, 49(4): 2577–2584.
YANG Y., Li B., Zou S.C., Fang H.H.P. and Zhang T., Fate of antibiotic resistance genes in sewage treatment plant revealed by metagenomic approach, Water Research. 2014, 62: 97-106.


Researcher : Li H

List of Research Outputs

Li H., Wu S., Wu C.Y., Wang J., Li L. and Shih K., SCR Atmosphere Induced Reduction of Oxidized Mercury over CuO/CeO2-TiO2 Catalyst, Environmental Science & Technology. 2015, 49: 7373-7379.


Researcher : Li K

List of Research Outputs

Pan W. and Li K., A Cluster Analysis of ‘Zero Carbon Buildings, Zero Carbon Building Journal. 2015, 1(3): 6-15.


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: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: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: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: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: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:An innovative membrane bioreactor (MBR) process with iron dosing for phosphorus removal and recovery during biological wastewater treatment
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Fe-enhanced primary sedimentation and sludge acidogenesis for resources (P and PHA) recovery during wastewater treatment
Investigator(s):Li XY, Leung KMY, Shih K, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) - Group Research Project
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

Fei Y., Xing B.S. and Li X.Y., Changes in the adsorption of bisphenol A, 17ɑ-ethinyl estradiol, and phenanthrene on marine sediment in Hong Kong in relation to the simulated sediment organic matter decomposition, Environmental Pollution. 2014, 192: 339-146.
LI Y., Yang S.F., Zhang J.J. and Li X.Y., Formation of artificial granules for proving gelation as the main mechanism of aerobic granulation in biological wastewater treatment, Water Science & Technology. 2014, 70(3): 548-554.
LIU J. and Li X.Y., Removal of soluble microbial products as the precursors of disinfection by-products in drinking water supplies, Environmental Technology. 2015, 36: 722-731.
Li X.Y., ESI top 1% highly cited author (Environment & Ecology) 2014, ISI Web of Science. 2015.
Li X.Y., Second-Class State Natural Science Award (Yu HQ, Li XY and Sheng GP), 2014, State Council, China. 2014.
Song X.N., Qiu H.B., Xiao X., Cheng Y.Y., Li W.W., Sheng G.P., Li X.Y. and Yu H.Q., Determination of autoinducer-2 in biological samples by high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection using pre-column derivatization, Journal of Chromatography A. 2014, 1361: 162-168.
Song X.N., Cheng Y.Y., Li W.W., Li B.B., Sheng G.P., Fang C.Y., Wang Y.K., Li X.Y. and Yu H.Q., Quorum quenching is responsible for the underestimated quorum sensing effects in biological wastewater treatment reactors, Bioresource Technology. 2014, 171: 472-476.
Wang F., Lu X., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Effectiveness and Mechanisms of Defluorination of Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances by Calcium Compounds during Waste Thermal Treatment, Environmental Science & Technology. 2015, 49: 5672-5680.
Wang F., Lu X., Shih K., Wang P. and Li X.Y., Removal of Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates (PFAS) from Aqueous Solution Using Permanently Confined Micelle Arrays (PCMAs), Separation and Purification Technology. 2014, 123: 7-12.
Wang F., Shih K. and Li X.Y., The Partition Behavior of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanesulfonamide (FOSA) on Microplastics, Chemosphere. 2015, 119: 841-847.
Xiao F., Xu H. and Li X.Y., Modeling particle-size distribution dynamics in a shear-induced breakage process with an improved breakage kernel: Importance of the internal bonds, Colloids and Surfaces A-Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 2015, 468: 87-94.
YUNG M.N.M., Wong W.Y., Kwok K.W.H., Liu F., Leung Y.H., Chan W.T., Li X.Y., Djurisic A. and Leung K.M.Y., Salinity-dependent Toxicities of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles to the Marine Diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana, A poster presentation at the International Conference on Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation of Marine Ecosystems, held during 1-4 June 2015, at the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. 2015.
YUNG M.N.M., Wong W.Y., Kwok K.W.H., Liu F., Leung Y.H., Chan W.T., Li X.Y., Djurisic A. and Leung K.M.Y., Salinity-dependent toxicities of zinc oxide nanoparticles to the marine diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana, Oral presentation at the SETAC Asia/Pacific 2014 Conference, held during 14-17 September 2014 at Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia. 2014.


Researcher : Li YC

List of Research Outputs

LI Y.C., Sze N.N. and Wong S.C., Effective measures for combating drink-driving offenses: an attitudinal model for Hong Kong, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2014, 10: 722-739.
YAN W., Wong S.C., Li Y.C., Sze N.N. and Yan X., Young driver distraction by text messaging: A comparison of the effects of reading and typing text messages in Chinese versus English, Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 2015, 31: 87-98.


Researcher : Liao C

List of Research Outputs

GUO M., LIU F., Tsui C.K.J., Voskanyan A., Ng A.M.C., Djurisic A., Chan W.K., Chan G.K.Y., Liao C., Shih K. and Surya C., Hydrothermally synthesized CuxO as a catalyst for CO oxidation, Journal of Materials Chemistry A. Royal Society of Chemistry, 2015, 3: 3627-3632.
Jim W.Y., Liu X., Yiu W.K., Leung Y.H., Djurisic A., Chan W.K., Liao C., Shih K. and Surya C., The Effect of Different Dopants on the Performance of SnO2-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Physica Status Solidi (B) - Basic Solid State Physics. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, 2015, 252: 553-557.
LIAO C., SU M. and Shih K., Characterization of Red Mud and Phase Transformation Mechanism for Its Thermally-Treated Products , International Conference on Solid Wastes 2015: Knowledge Transfer for Sustainable Resource Management (ICSWHK2015), Hong Kong. 2015.
LIAO C., Dong C., Shih K., Zeng L., He B., Cao W. and Yang L., Preparation and Properties of a New Ternary Phase Mg3+xNi7-xB2 (0.17≤x≤0.66) and its Cu-Doping Effect, Journal of Solid State Chemistry. 2015, 226: 24-28.
LIAO C., Zeng L. and Shih K., Quantitative X-ray Diffraction (QXRD) Analysis for Revealing Thermal Transformations of Red Mud, Chemosphere. 2015, 131: 171-177.
LIAO C. and Shih K., Structure Determination of (Al, Nd)-Doped Zirconolite Grown from CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-TiO2-ZrO2-Nd2O3-Na2O Glass, The 6th Forum on New Materials, Montecatini Terme, Italy. 2015.
LIU F., Leung Y.H., Djurisic A., Ng A.M.C., Chan W.K., Ng K.L., Wong K.S., Liao C., Shih K. and Surya C., Effect of Plasma Treatment on Native Defects and Photocatalytic Activities of Zinc Oxide Tetrapods , The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. American Chemical Society, 2014, 118: 22760-22767.
Liu F., Leung Y.H., Djurisic A., Liao C. and Shih K., Zinc Oxide Tetrapods as Efficient Photocatalysts for Organic Pollutant Degradation, Conference on Oxide-Based Materials and Devices VI Location: San Francisco, CA. 2015, 9364: 93641W.
Liu X., Liu F., SUN Q., Ng A.M.C., Djurisic A., Xie M.H., Liao C., Shih K. and DENG Z., In Situ Synthesis of CuxO/SnOx@CNT and CuxO/SnOx@SnO2/CNT Nanocomposite Anodes for Lithium Ion Batteries by a Simple Chemical Treatment Process, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. American Chemical Society, 2014, 6: 13478-13486.
Liu X., SUN Q., LIU F., Djurisic A., Ng A.M.C., Xie M.H., Wood T., Zapien J.A., Liao C. and Shih K., The influence of TiO2 nanostructure properties on the performance of TiO2-based anodes in lithium ion battery applications, Turkish Journal of Physics. Turkey, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, 2014, 38: 442-449.
Shih K., SU M. and LIAO C., Metals in Ceramic Matrix: A Mechanism of Substantially Reducing Metal Leachability from Sludge and Ash, The 2nd Symposium of International Waste Working Group - Asian Region Branch, Shanghai, China. 2015.


Researcher : Liu J

List of Research Outputs

FENG Y., Wu D., Liu J., ZHOU Z., DENG Y., Zhang T. and Shih K., Efficient Degradation of Sulfamethazine with CuCo2O4 Spinel Nanocatalysts for Peroxymonosulfate Activation, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2015, 280: 514-524.
LIU J. and Li X.Y., Removal of soluble microbial products as the precursors of disinfection by-products in drinking water supplies, Environmental Technology. 2015, 36: 722-731.
Liu J., Yu J., Chen J. and Shih K., Noncovalent Assembly of Carbon Nanoparticles and Aptamer for Sensitive Detection of ATP, RSC Advances. 2014, 4: 38199-38205.


Researcher : Liu L

List of Research Outputs

Liu L., Wang Z., JU F. and Zhang T., Co-occurrence correlations of heavy metals in sediments revealed using network analysis. , Chemosphere. . 2015, 119: 1305-13.
Wang Z., Guo F., Liu L. and Zhang T., Evidence of carbon fixation pathway in a bacterium from Candidate Phylum SBR1093 revealed with genomic analysis, PLoS ONE. 2014, 9(10): e109571.


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


Project Title:Modeling and analysis of curved composite laminated shell structures
Investigator(s):Lo SH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

Liu Y., Lo S.H., Guan Z.Q. and Zhang H.W., Boundary recovery for 3D Delauany triangulation, Finite Elements in Analysis and Design. 2014, 84: 32-43.
Lo S.H., 3D Delaunay triangulation of non-uniform point distributions, Finite Elements in Analysis and Design. 2014, 90: 113-130.
Lo S.H., Finite Element Mesh Generation. London, CRC Pr I Llc, 2015.
Su K.L., LI L. and Lo S.H., Longitudinal partial interaction in bolted side-plated reinforced concrete beams, Advances in Structural Engineering. Essex, UK, Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd., 2014, 17(7): 921-936.
Wang J., Lo S.H. and Zhou D., Effect of a forced harmonic vibration pile to its adjacent pile in layered elastic soil with double-shear model, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. 2014, 67: 54-65.
Wu Z. and Lo S.H., Hygrothermomechanical Effects on Laminated Composite Plates in Terms of a Higher-Order Global-Local Model, Journal of Thermal Stresses. 2015, 38: 543-568.
Wu Z., Lo S.H. and Ren X.H., Selection of Displacement Parameters in Zig-Zag Models for Thermal Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates, Journal of Thermal Stresses. 2014, 37: 1346-1378.


Researcher : Long J

List of Research Outputs

Long J., Szeto W.Y. and Huang H.J., A bi-objective turning restriction design problem in urban road networks, European Journal of Operational Research. 2014.
Long J., Szeto W.Y., Shi Q., Gao Z. and Huang H.J., A nonlinear equation system approach to the dynamic stochastic user equilibrium simultaneous route and departure time choice problem, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2015, 11: 388-419.
Long J., Szeto W.Y., Huang H.J. and Gao Z.Y., An intersection-movement-based stochastic dynamic user optimal route choice model for assessing network performance, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2015, 74: 182-217.


Researcher : Lu X

List of Research Outputs

Chan B.S., Vinn O., LI C., Lu X., Kudryavtsev A.B., Schopf W., Shih K., Zhang T. and Vengatesen T., Evidence of Compositional and Ultrastructural Shifts during the Development of Calcareous Tubes in the Biofouling Tubeworm, Hydroides Elegans , Journal of Structural Biology. 2015, 189: 230-237.
Lu X. and Shih K., Formation of Lead-aluminate Ceramics: Reaction Mechanisms in Immobilizing the Simulated Lead Sludge, Chemosphere. 2015, 138: 156-163.
Shih K., Lu X. and SU M., Quantitative Mineral Phase Composition Analysis in Assisting the Development of Metal stabilization and Recovery Techniques, asteSafe 2015: International Conference on Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries, Khulna, Bangladesh. 2015.
Tang Y., Lu X. and Shih K., Alumina Polymorphs Affect the Metal Immobilization Effect when Beneficially Using Copper-Bearing Electroplating Sludge for Ceramics, Chemosphere. 2014, 117C: 575-581.
Wang F., Lu X., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Effectiveness and Mechanisms of Defluorination of Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances by Calcium Compounds during Waste Thermal Treatment, Environmental Science & Technology. 2015, 49: 5672-5680.
Wang F., Lu X., Shih K., Wang P. and Li X.Y., Removal of Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates (PFAS) from Aqueous Solution Using Permanently Confined Micelle Arrays (PCMAs), Separation and Purification Technology. 2014, 123: 7-12.


Researcher : MA P

List of Research Outputs

MA P., Su K.L. and Feng W.J., A new extended pre-fracture zone model for a limited permeable crack in an interlayer between magnetoelectroelastic materials, Acta Mechanica. WIEN, AUSTRIA, SPRINGER WIEN, 2015, 226: 1045-1065.
MA P., Feng W.J., Su K.L. and Li Y.S., Application of the extended finite element method to interface crack problem between two dissimilar magnetoelectroelastic materials, Chinese Conference on Computational Mechanics, 10 Aug 2014, Guiyang, China. China, 2014, 14 pages.
MA P., Su K.L. and Feng W.J., Fracture analysis of an electrically conductive interface crack with a contact zone in a magnetoelectroelastic bimaterial system, International Journal of Solids and Structures. OXFORD, ENGLAND, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2015, 53: 48-57.


Researcher : MCKINLEY M

List of Research Outputs

Kwan A.K.H. and MCKINLEY M., Effects of limestone fines on water film thickness, paste film thickness and performance of mortar, Powder Technology. 2014, 261: 33-41.
Kwan A.K.H. and MCKINLEY M., Packing density and filling effect of limestone fines, Advances in Concrete Construction. 2014, 2: 209-227.


Researcher : Mao Y

List of Research Outputs

Mao Y., Xia Y., Wang Z. and Zhang T., Reconstructing a Thauera genome from a hydrogenotrophic denitrifying consortium using metagenomic sequence data., Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.. 2014, 98(15): 6885-95.
Wang Z., Guo F., Mao Y., Xia Y. and Zhang T., Metabolic characteristics of a glycogen accumulating organism in Defluviicoccus cluster II revealed by comparative genomics, Microbial Ecology. 2014, 68(4): 716-728.


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 : NIU S

List of Research Outputs

NIU S., Pan W. and Zhao Y., A virtual reality supported approach to occupancy engagement in building energy design for closing the energy performance gap, Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction, Chicago, US, 10-13 May 2015.


Researcher : Ng PL

List of Research Outputs

Kwan A.K.H. and Ng P.L., Remnant creep based visco-elastic model for concrete creep analysis, Proceedings, Institution of Civil Engineers, Structures and Buildings. 2015, 168: 3-14.


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
Completion Date:11/2014


Project Title:A Comprehensive Hong Kong Based Carbon Labelling Scheme Covering Emission Intensive Construction Materials
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Wong SC, Wong JMW
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Construction Industry Council Research Fund
Start Date:03/2014


Project Title:10th International Conference on Ecosystems and Sustainable Development; Improving the environmental performance of building facilities through a green building product labelling scheme
Investigator(s):Ng TST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chen Y. and Ng T.S.T., Integrate an embodied GHG emission assessment model into building environmental assessment tools, Proceedings: International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction, May 10-13, Chicago, USA. 2015, 10 pages.
DONG Y. and Ng T.S.T., Comparing the midpoint and endpoint approaches based on ReCiPe -a study of commercial buildings in Hong Kong, International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. Springer, 2014, 19(7): 1409-1423.
Dong Y. and Ng T.S.T., A life cycle sustainability assessment framework for building construction, Proceedings: 1st International Conference for Sustainable Development and Management, June 28-30, Hong Kong. 2015, 1 page.
Dong Y. and Ng T.S.T., International Conference for Sustainable Development and Management 2015 Best Paper Award, International Association for Sustainable Development and Management. 2015.
Dong Y. and Ng T.S.T., Life cycle assessment of biodiesel in Hong Kong, Proceedings: 11th International Conference on EcoBalance, October 27-30, Tsukuba, Japan. 2014, 1 page.
Dong Y., Ng T.S.T., Kwan A.K.H. and Wu S.K., Substituting local data for overseas life cycle inventories – a case study of concrete products in Hong Kong, Journal of Cleaner Production. Elsevier, 2015, 87: 414-422.
Ng T.S.T. and Wong C.T.C., A life cycle based green building product labelling scheme, Proceedings: World Sustainable Building Conference 2014, October 28-30, Barcelona, Spain. 2014, 7 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Carbon reduction in construction – a reality, University of New South Wales, Faculty of Built Environment Research Seminar, Invited speech, April 8, University of New South Wales, Australia. 2015.
Ng T.S.T., Construction emission reduction – an emerging topic for construction engineering and management researchers, Purdue University's College of Engineering Research Seminar, Invited Speech, August 29, Purdue University, USA. 2014.
Ng T.S.T., Critical resilient interdependent infrastructure systems and processes – a new research agenda, Purdue University, College of Engineering Research Seminar, Invited speech, April 30, Purdue University, USA. 2015.
Ng T.S.T. and Zou W., Development of a Green Building Product Labelling Scheme in Hong Kong Phase II – Inception Report, A report submitted to the Hong Kong Green Building Council. 2014, 20 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Hou H. and Zou W., Development of a Green Building Product Labelling Scheme in Hong Kong – Final Report, A report submitted to the Hong Kong Green Building Council. 2015, 124 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Editor, International Journal of Building Environment Project and Asset Management. Emerald, 2015.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, Construction Economics and Building. UTS ePress, 2015.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, Construction Innovations - Information, Process, Management. Bingley, UK, Emerald, 2014.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, International Journal of Information Technology Project Management. Hershey, PA, IGI Publishing, 2015.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, International Journal of Project Organisation and Management. InderScience Publisher, 2014.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal. Oak Park, Illinois, USA, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2015.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Review Board, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management . Emerald, 2015.
Ng T.S.T., Green building: green construction materials label, British Standards Institution & Hong Kong Construction Materials Association's Product Certification Standard Seminar – New Era in Construction Materials Industry, Invited speech, October 22, British Standards Institution, Hong Kong. 2014.
Ng T.S.T. and Wong C.T.C., Improving the environmental performance of building facilities through a green building product labelling scheme, Proceedings: 10th International Conference on Ecosystems and Sustainable Development, June 3-5, València, Spain. 2015, 7 pages.
Ng T.S.T. and Wong K.W.K., Interim Report on Mid-project Review of Performance of NEC Works Contracts in DSD, A report submitted to the Drainage Services Department, Government of HKSAR, Hong Kong. 2015, 64 pages.
Ng T.S.T. and Wong K.W.K., Interim Report on Overseas Practices and Review of Performance Indicators for NEC Projects at DSD and DevB, A report submitted to the Drainage Services Department, Government of HKSAR, Hong Kong. 2015, 13 pages.
Ng T.S.T. and Wong K.W.K., Interim Report on Proposed Unified Key Performance Indicators and Measurement Framework, A report submitted to the Drainage Services Department, Government of HKSAR, Hong Kong. 2015, 53 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Zou W., Wong K.W.K. and Huang G.Q., Lean construction of public housing production in Hong Kong: a process-based approach, Proceedings: 40th IAHS World Congress on Housing – Sustainable Housing Construction, December 16-19, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. 2014, 10 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Wong K.W.K., Recognizing stakeholders in construction projects as co-creators of value in sustainable urban development: a Hong Kong perspective, In: N. Marchettini, C.A. Brebbia, R. Pulselli and S. Bastianoni, Proceeding: The Sustainable City IX - Urban Regeneration and Sustainability. WIT Press, 2014, 1: 165-176.
Ng T.S.T., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Wong K.W.K., Recognizing stakeholders in construction projects as co-creators of value in sustainable urban development: a Hong Kong perspective, Proceedings: 9th International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability, September, 23-25, Siena, Italy. 2014, 12 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Lee J.C.F. and Wong J.M.W., Reducing embodied carbon of construction facilities through product-based carbon labelling scheme, Innovation in Construction. Construction Industry Council, 2014, 1(1): 15-21.
Ng T.S.T., GONG W. and Loveday D.L., Sustainable refurbishment methods for uplifting the energy performance of high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2014, 85: 385-392.
Ng T.S.T., Towards a carbon emission-encompassed tender for construction projects, Zero Carbon Building Journal. Edge Media Limited, 2015, 2: 6-13.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., Anumba C. and Lomas K., Using historic cases to derive suitable sustainable refurbishment solutions, Proceedings: World Sustainable Building Conference 2014, October 28-30, Barcelona, Spain. 2014, 7 pages.


Researcher : Niu J

List of Research Outputs

Chen J., Niu J. and Sivakumar B., Daily anomalous high flow (DAHF) of a headwater catchment over the East River basin in South China, Journal of Hydrology. 2014.


Researcher : Nunes Lourenco SD

Project Title:Ground Resilience to Extreme Weather by Engineering Soil Particle Interfaces
Investigator(s):Nunes Lourenco SD
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:07/2014


List of Research Outputs

Bardet J.P., Nunes Lourenco S.D., Jesmani M. and Jabbari N., Permeability and compressibility of wax-coated sands, Géotechnique. 2014, 64: 752-755.
Nunes Lourenco S.D., Editorial Board, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. 2014.
Nunes Lourenco S.D., Jones N., Morley C., Doerr S. and Bryant R., Hysteresis in the soil water retention of a sand-clay mixture with contact angles lower than ninety-degrees, Vadose Zone Journal. 2015.
Nunes Lourenco S.D., Water repellent soils for slope protection, Arup Hong Kong. 2014.
Nunes Lourenco S.D., Weather impacts on slopes, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Bandung, Indonesia. 2015.
Nunes Lourenco S.D., Weather impacts on slopes, University of Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia. 2015.
Nunes Lourenco S.D., Wakefield C., Morley C., Doerr S.H. and Bryant R., Wettability decay in an oil-contaminated waste-mineral mixture with dry-wet cycles, Environmental Earth Sciences. 2015.
Wang G., Huang R., Nunes Lourenco S.D. and Kamai T., A large landslide triggered by the 2008 Wenchuan (M8.0) earthquake in Donghekou area: Phenomena and mechanisms, Engineering Geology. 2014, 182: 148-157.


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




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:Feasibility of Delivering High-rise Low Carbon Buildings in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Pan W, Ng TST, Kumaraswamy MM, Wong SC, Hui SCM, Xu J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Construction Industry Council Research Fund
Start Date:03/2014


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


Project Title:Carbon Emission Modelling of Energy Systems for Retrofit Office Buildings
Investigator(s):Pan W, Li Y
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:SFC / RGC Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:A Possible Zero Carbon Building Policy for Hong Kong: Opportunities, Risks and Recommendations
Investigator(s):Pan W, Ng TST, Hills PR, Hui SCM, Law WWY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Public Policy Research Funding Scheme
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:A Strategic Smart Dynamic Decision Model for Major Infrastructure Development Projects in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Pan W, Ng TST, Wong SC, Mak CK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2015


Project Title:International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction - ICSDEC 2015; Challenges for modeling carbon emissions of high-rise public residential buildings in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Pan W
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2015


Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2015-16
Investigator(s):Pan W
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

CHEN L. and Pan W., BIM-integrated fuzzy multi-criteria optimization for decision making for low-carbon buildings in Hong Kong, International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction 2015, Chicago, US, 10-13 May 2015.
Heffernan E., Pan W., Liang X. and de Silde P., Group self-build housing: the potential to deliver zero carbon homes, Procs Zero Carbon Buildings Today and in the Future, Birmingham, UK, 11-12 Sept. 2014.
Heffernan E., Pan W., Liang X. and de Wilde P., Zero carbon homes: Perceptions from the UK construction industry, Energy Policy. 2015, 79: 23-36.
Lu W., Chau K.W., WANG H. and Pan W., A decade’s debate on the nexus between corporate social and corporate financial performance: a critical review of empirical studies 2002 – 2011, Journal of Cleaner Production . 2014.
NIU S., Pan W. and Zhao Y., A virtual reality supported approach to occupancy engagement in building energy design for closing the energy performance gap, Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction, Chicago, US, 10-13 May 2015.
Ning Y., Pan W. and Zhao Y., Turning the Myth of High-Rise Zero Carbon Buildings into Reality: A Socio-Technical Framework of Design Strategies, Proceedings of ICE HKA Annual Conference 2015 ‘Thinking out of the Box in Infrastructure Development and Retrofitting’, Hong Kong, 24 April 2015.
Pan W. and Li K., A Cluster Analysis of ‘Zero Carbon Buildings, Zero Carbon Building Journal. 2015, 1(3): 6-15.
Pan W. and Ning Y., A Socio-technical Framework of Zero Carbon Building Policies, Building Research and Information. 2014, 43(1): 94-110.
Pan W., Briefing: Delivering buildings and infrastructure towards zero carbon, Infrastructure Asset Management. 2014, 1: 60-65.
Pan W. and Ning Y., Dialectics of sustainable building: Evidence from empirical studies 1987–2013, Building and Environment. 2014, 82: 666-674.
Pan W., Li G. and Lin P., Hong Kong Zero Carbon Partnership: A Public and Stakeholder Engagement Initiative for Building towards Zero Carbon, Building Journal. 2015, 30-33.
Pan W., System boundaries of zero carbon buildings, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2014, 37: 424-434.
ZHANG S., Pan W. and Kumaraswamy M.M., A multi-criteria decision framework for the selection of low carbon building measures for office buildings in Hong Kong, International Journal of Energy Sector Management. 2014, 8: 456-476.
ZHAO X. and Pan W., Delivering zero carbon buildings: the role of innovative business models, International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction 2015, Chicago, US, 10-13 May 2015.
Zhao Y., Pan W. and Niing Y., Challenges for modeling carbon emissions of high-rise public residential buildings in Hong Kong, Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction, Chicago, US, 10-13 May 2015.


Researcher : Pang CC

List of Research Outputs

LEE S., Wong S.C., Pang C.C. and Choi K., Estimation of lane-to-lane turning flows at isolated signalized junctions, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
LEE S., Wong S.C., Pang C.C. and Choi K., Real-Time Estimation of Lane-to-Lane Turning Flows at Isolated Signalized Junctions, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2015, 16: 1549-1558.


Researcher : Peng W

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




Researcher : SHI Y

List of Research Outputs

Yan R.W.M. and SHI Y., Evolution of grain grading and characteristics in repeatedly reconstituted assemblages subject to one-dimensional compression, Geotechnique Letters. 2014.


Researcher : SHUI CS

List of Research Outputs

SHUI C.S. and Szeto W.Y., An artificial bee colony algorithm for the public bike repositioning problem, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
SHUI C.S. and Szeto W.Y., Bicycle network design with genetic algorithm., Paper presented at the INFORMS Annual Meeting 2014, November 9–12, 2014, San Francisco, USA.. 2014.
Szeto W.Y. and SHUI C.S., An artificial bee colony algorithm for the public bike repositioning problem, Paper presented at the INFORMS Annual Meeting 2014, November 9–12, 2014, San Francisco, USA.. 2014.


Researcher : SU M

List of Research Outputs

LIAO C., SU M. and Shih K., Characterization of Red Mud and Phase Transformation Mechanism for Its Thermally-Treated Products , International Conference on Solid Wastes 2015: Knowledge Transfer for Sustainable Resource Management (ICSWHK2015), Hong Kong. 2015.
Shih K., SU M. and LIAO C., Metals in Ceramic Matrix: A Mechanism of Substantially Reducing Metal Leachability from Sludge and Ash, The 2nd Symposium of International Waste Working Group - Asian Region Branch, Shanghai, China. 2015.
Shih K., Lu X. and SU M., Quantitative Mineral Phase Composition Analysis in Assisting the Development of Metal stabilization and Recovery Techniques, asteSafe 2015: International Conference on Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries, Khulna, Bangladesh. 2015.


Researcher : SUN S

List of Research Outputs

SUN S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., The alpha-reliable mean-excess transit assignment with seat availability and queue constraint, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
SUN S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., The alpha-reliable mean-excess transit assignment with seat availability and queue constraint, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.


Researcher : SUN X

List of Research Outputs

SUN X. and Chen J., Study of Seasonal Forecasting of Typhoon in East Asia, AGU 2014 Fall Meeting. 2014.


Researcher : Shi H

List of Research Outputs

Shi H., A Rolling Flood Forecast Method for River Basins with Newly-built Meteorological and Hydrological Station Network, The 2014 AGU Fall Meeting. 2014.
Shi H., HONG KONG SCHOLARS AWARD, 香江学者奖, The Society of Hong Kong Scholars. 香港学者协会, 2015.
Shi H., Fu X., Chen J., Wang G. and Li T., Spatial distribution of monthly potential evaporation over mountainous regions: case of the Lhasa River basin, China, Hydrological Sciences Journal. Taylor and Francis Ltd, 2014, 59(10): 1856-1871.
Wang G., Fu X., Shi H. and Li T., Watershed Sediment Dynamics and Modeling: A Watershed Modeling System for Yellow River, In: Chih Ted Yang, Lawrence K. Wang, Advances in Water Resources Engineering. Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2015, 1-40.
Zhang A., Li T., Shi H., Fu W. and Li J., Automatic frequency-based flood forecast from numerical weather prediction using a service-oriented architecture, The 11th International Conference on Hydroinformatics. 2014.


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: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


Project Title:Speciation Mechanisms of Lead in Glass-Ceramic Matrices: A Key for Effective Metal Stabilization and Recovery
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:The 2nd Symposium of International Waste Working Group Asian Regional Branch (IWWG-ARB); Metals in ceramic matrix: a mechanism of substantially reducing metal leachability from sludge and ash
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2015


Project Title:Phosphorus Recovery from Wastewater with a Hybrid Process of Adsorption and Struvite Crystallization
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

CHANG Y.H., HAU N.Y., LIU C., HUANG Y.-.T., Li C., Shih K. and Feng S.P.T., A short-range ordered–disordered transition of a NiOOH/Ni(OH)2 pair induces switchable wettability , Nanoscale. 2014, 6: 15309-15315.
Chan B.S., Vinn O., LI C., Lu X., Kudryavtsev A.B., Schopf W., Shih K., Zhang T. and Vengatesen T., Evidence of Compositional and Ultrastructural Shifts during the Development of Calcareous Tubes in the Biofouling Tubeworm, Hydroides Elegans , Journal of Structural Biology. 2015, 189: 230-237.
Chen Q., Shih K., Shen Y.H., Luo Y. and Li R., Effects of SiNx Interlayer on Characterisation of Amorphous Diamond-Like Carbon Films, Materials Science and Technology. 2015, 31: 703-708.
FENG Y., Wu D., Liu J., ZHOU Z., DENG Y., Zhang T. and Shih K., Efficient Degradation of Sulfamethazine with CuCo2O4 Spinel Nanocatalysts for Peroxymonosulfate Activation, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2015, 280: 514-524.
GUO M., LIU F., Tsui C.K.J., Voskanyan A., Ng A.M.C., Djurisic A., Chan W.K., Chan G.K.Y., Liao C., Shih K. and Surya C., Hydrothermally synthesized CuxO as a catalyst for CO oxidation, Journal of Materials Chemistry A. Royal Society of Chemistry, 2015, 3: 3627-3632.
Jim W.Y., Liu X., Yiu W.K., Leung Y.H., Djurisic A., Chan W.K., Liao C., Shih K. and Surya C., The Effect of Different Dopants on the Performance of SnO2-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Physica Status Solidi (B) - Basic Solid State Physics. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, 2015, 252: 553-557.
LI C., Chan B.S., He C., MENG Y., Yao H., Shih K. and Vengatesen T., Weakening Mechanisms of the Serpulid Tube in a High CO2 World, Environmental Science & Technology. 2014, 48: 14158-14167.
LIAO C., SU M. and Shih K., Characterization of Red Mud and Phase Transformation Mechanism for Its Thermally-Treated Products , International Conference on Solid Wastes 2015: Knowledge Transfer for Sustainable Resource Management (ICSWHK2015), Hong Kong. 2015.
LIAO C., Dong C., Shih K., Zeng L., He B., Cao W. and Yang L., Preparation and Properties of a New Ternary Phase Mg3+xNi7-xB2 (0.17≤x≤0.66) and its Cu-Doping Effect, Journal of Solid State Chemistry. 2015, 226: 24-28.
LIAO C., Zeng L. and Shih K., Quantitative X-ray Diffraction (QXRD) Analysis for Revealing Thermal Transformations of Red Mud, Chemosphere. 2015, 131: 171-177.
LIAO C. and Shih K., Structure Determination of (Al, Nd)-Doped Zirconolite Grown from CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-TiO2-ZrO2-Nd2O3-Na2O Glass, The 6th Forum on New Materials, Montecatini Terme, Italy. 2015.
LIU F., Leung Y.H., Djurisic A., Ng A.M.C., Chan W.K., Ng K.L., Wong K.S., Liao C., Shih K. and Surya C., Effect of Plasma Treatment on Native Defects and Photocatalytic Activities of Zinc Oxide Tetrapods , The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. American Chemical Society, 2014, 118: 22760-22767.
Li H., Wu S., Wu C.Y., Wang J., Li L. and Shih K., SCR Atmosphere Induced Reduction of Oxidized Mercury over CuO/CeO2-TiO2 Catalyst, Environmental Science & Technology. 2015, 49: 7373-7379.
Liu F., Leung Y.H., Djurisic A., Liao C. and Shih K., Zinc Oxide Tetrapods as Efficient Photocatalysts for Organic Pollutant Degradation, Conference on Oxide-Based Materials and Devices VI Location: San Francisco, CA. 2015, 9364: 93641W.
Liu J., Yu J., Chen J. and Shih K., Noncovalent Assembly of Carbon Nanoparticles and Aptamer for Sensitive Detection of ATP, RSC Advances. 2014, 4: 38199-38205.
Liu X., Liu F., SUN Q., Ng A.M.C., Djurisic A., Xie M.H., Liao C., Shih K. and DENG Z., In Situ Synthesis of CuxO/SnOx@CNT and CuxO/SnOx@SnO2/CNT Nanocomposite Anodes for Lithium Ion Batteries by a Simple Chemical Treatment Process, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. American Chemical Society, 2014, 6: 13478-13486.
Liu X., SUN Q., LIU F., Djurisic A., Ng A.M.C., Xie M.H., Wood T., Zapien J.A., Liao C. and Shih K., The influence of TiO2 nanostructure properties on the performance of TiO2-based anodes in lithium ion battery applications, Turkish Journal of Physics. Turkey, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, 2014, 38: 442-449.
Lu X. and Shih K., Formation of Lead-aluminate Ceramics: Reaction Mechanisms in Immobilizing the Simulated Lead Sludge, Chemosphere. 2015, 138: 156-163.
Shih K., Application of Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique in Hazardous Metals and Nuclear Waste Stabilization, School of Environmental Engineering at Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China. 2014.
Shih K., Associate Editor, ASCE Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014.
Shih K., Associate Editor, American Mineralogist. Mineralogical Society of America, 2014.
Shih K., Associate Editor, Waste Management. Elsevier, 2014.
Shih K., Editor, HKIE Transactions. The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, 2014.
Shih K., Environmental Materials Research for Sludge Beneficial Uses and Resource Recovery, IMETE (International Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Engineering) Summer School on Resource Recovery from Wastewater, Gent, Belgium. 2014.
Shih K. and FENG Y., Fate and Transformation of Fluorine in PFCs during the Thermal Treatments of Lime-Conditioned Sewage Sludge, The 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization (ICSU2015), Symposium 3: International Symposium on Sustainable Water in Cities. Hong Kong. 2015.
Shih K., Fate and Transport of Fluorine in Perfluorooctanesulfonate when Thermally Treating Lime-Conditioned Sewage Sludge, The 16th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Taichung, Taiwan. 2014.
Shih K., Formation of Metal Aluminates and Ferrites in Ceramic Products: A Mechanism of Reducing Metal Leachability of Sludge Incineration Ash, The 8th Asian-Pacific Landfill Symposium 2014 (APLAS 2014), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam . 2014.
Shih K., Member of Editorial Board, Current Advances in Environmental Science . American V-King Scientific Publishing, LTD, 2015.
Shih K., Member of Editorial Board, Current Advances in Environmental Science . American V-King Scientific Publishing, LTD, 2015.
Shih K., Member of Editorial Board, Sustainable Environment Research. Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering (CIEnvE), 2015.
Shih K., SU M. and LIAO C., Metals in Ceramic Matrix: A Mechanism of Substantially Reducing Metal Leachability from Sludge and Ash, The 2nd Symposium of International Waste Working Group - Asian Region Branch, Shanghai, China. 2015.
Shih K., Mineralogical Compositions Information for Reliable Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery Strategies, ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute) Technology Advisory Committee Meeting on Energy and Environment Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan. 2015.
Shih K., Lu X. and SU M., Quantitative Mineral Phase Composition Analysis in Assisting the Development of Metal stabilization and Recovery Techniques, asteSafe 2015: International Conference on Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries, Khulna, Bangladesh. 2015.
Shih K., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction (QXRD) Technique for Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery, The 16th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Taichung, Taiwan. 2014.
Shih K., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction (QXRD) Technique for Waste Beneficial Uses and Resources Recovery Technologies, International Conference on Solid Wastes 2015: Knowledge Transfer for Sustainable Resource Management (ICSWHK2015), Hong Kong. 2015.
Shih K., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Environmental Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering at South University of Science and Technology of China, Shenzhen, China. 2015.
Shih K., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Metal Stabilization and Recovery, International Workshop on Urban Waste: Anticipating on China’s Unprecedented Urbanization Transformation, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing. 2014.
Shih K., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Metal Thermal Incorporation in Geomaterials , 2014 Soil Chemistry Conference of Soil Science Society of China, Guangzhou, China. 2014.
Shih K., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Thermal Solidification/Stabilization of Metals in Geomaterials, International Workshop on Solidification/Stabilization Industrially Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils, Beijing, China. 2015.
Shih K., Remediation of Contaminated Grounds, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Hong Kong Section Workshop on Geotechnical Engineering in Problematic Grounds, Hong Kong. 2014.
Tang Y., Lu X. and Shih K., Alumina Polymorphs Affect the Metal Immobilization Effect when Beneficially Using Copper-Bearing Electroplating Sludge for Ceramics, Chemosphere. 2014, 117C: 575-581.
Tang Y. and Shih K., Beneficial Use of Aluminium and Iron Components of Sludge Incineration Residues in Ceramic Materials, HKIE Transactions. 2014, 21: 223-231.
Tang Y. and Shih K., HKIE Outstanding Paper Award for Young Engineers/Researchers 2014 , The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2014.
Wang F., Shih K. and Leckie J.O., Effect of Humic Acid on the Sorption of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS) on Boehmite, Chemosphere. 2015, 118C: 213-218.
Wang F., Lu X., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Effectiveness and Mechanisms of Defluorination of Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances by Calcium Compounds during Waste Thermal Treatment, Environmental Science & Technology. 2015, 49: 5672-5680.
Wang F., Lu X., Shih K., Wang P. and Li X.Y., Removal of Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates (PFAS) from Aqueous Solution Using Permanently Confined Micelle Arrays (PCMAs), Separation and Purification Technology. 2014, 123: 7-12.
Wang F., Shih K. and Li X.Y., The Partition Behavior of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanesulfonamide (FOSA) on Microplastics, Chemosphere. 2015, 119: 841-847.
Wang L., Chen S.S., Tsang D.T.W., Tsang D.C.W. and Shih K., 2015 HKIE Environmental Paper Award, Environmental Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2015.


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


List of Research Outputs

ANDERSON D.J., Smith S.T. and Au F.T.K., Mechanical behaviour of sustainable concrete with waste ceramic aggregate replacement, 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23), 9-12 December 2014, Byron Bay, Australia. Lismore, Southern Cross University, 2014, 243-248.


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: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:Practical Guidelines on Seismic Detailing for Concrete Buildings in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Construction Industry Council Research Fund
Start Date:03/2014


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


Project Title:An experimental study of strut efficiency factors of normal and high strength concrete
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2015


Project Title:A novel analytical model for simulation of concrete deterioration caused by corrosion of reinforcing bars
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

Feng W.J., Liu Q.F. and Su K.L., Fracture behaviors of a functionally graded thin superconducting film with transport currents based on the strain energy density theory, Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, ELSEVIER SCIENCE, 2014, 74: 73-78.
MA P., Su K.L. and Feng W.J., A new extended pre-fracture zone model for a limited permeable crack in an interlayer between magnetoelectroelastic materials, Acta Mechanica. WIEN, AUSTRIA, SPRINGER WIEN, 2015, 226: 1045-1065.
MA P., Feng W.J., Su K.L. and Li Y.S., Application of the extended finite element method to interface crack problem between two dissimilar magnetoelectroelastic materials, Chinese Conference on Computational Mechanics, 10 Aug 2014, Guiyang, China. China, 2014, 14 pages.
MA P., Su K.L. and Feng W.J., Fracture analysis of an electrically conductive interface crack with a contact zone in a magnetoelectroelastic bimaterial system, International Journal of Solids and Structures. OXFORD, ENGLAND, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2015, 53: 48-57.
Su K.L., Design reference for enhanced ductility design of Housing Authority Buildings, Hong Kong Housing Authority and The University of Hong Kong. 2014.
Su K.L., Editorial Board Member , Advances in Concrete Construction. Korea, Techno Press, 2014.
Su K.L., Editorial Board Member, The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal. The USA, Bentham Science Publishers, 2014.
Su K.L. and TANG O., Gravity-induced shear force in reinforced concrete walls above transfer structures, Proceedings of the ICE - Structures and Buildings. ENGLAND, ICE PUBLISHING, INST CIVIL ENGINEERS, 2015, 168: 40-55.
Su K.L., Invited Seminar on Mechanical properties of local concrete, Annual Concrete Seminar 2015, Concrete: From Production to Recycling, Standing Committee on Concrete Technology, Civil Engineering and Development Department, The Government of the HKSAR, 29 April 2015.. 2015.
Su K.L., Invited Seminar on Performance Based Seismic Design for Tall Buildings in Low-to-Moderate Seismicity Regions , Nanjing Tech University, 5 July 2014. 2014.
Su K.L., Invited Seminar on Seismic Demands on RC Tall Buildings in Hong Kong under Rare Earthquake Action, 1-Day Workshop The State-of-the-practice of Tall Building Design and Construction, The American Society of Civil Engineers, Hong Kong Section, 22 May 2015.. 2015.
Su K.L., Invited Seminar on Simplified seismic assessment of tall buildings using Timoshenko beam model in low-to-moderate seismicity regions, 6th Kwang Hua Forum on Innovations and Implementations in Earthquake Engineering Research, Tongji University, 12-14 December 2014. 2014.
Su K.L., LI L. and Lo S.H., Longitudinal partial interaction in bolted side-plated reinforced concrete beams, Advances in Structural Engineering. Essex, UK, Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd., 2014, 17(7): 921-936.
Su K.L., Performance Based Seismic Design for Tall Buildings in Low-to-Moderate Seismicity Regions, Nanjing Tech University, 5 July 2014. 2014.
Su K.L., Performance Based Seismic Design for Tall Buildings in Low-to-Moderate Seismicity Regions, Tongji University, 4 July 2014. Shanghai, China, 2014.
Su K.L., TANG O. and LOOI T.W., Simplified seismic assessment of RC buildings in Malaysia under rare earthquake action, Proceedings of the 2-Day International Seminar and Workshop on Presentation and Reviewing of the Draft Malaysian N.A. for EC8, Civil & Structural Engineering Technical Division, IEM and IEM Technical Committee on Earthquake, 09-10 February 2015, Armada Hotel Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Malaysia, 2015, 13 pages.
TANG O. and Su K.L., Shear and flexural stiffnesses of reinforced concrete shear walls subjected to cyclic loading, The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal. IL, USA, Bentham Science, 2014, 8: 104-121.
WANG L. and Su K.L., Design Procedure for Fire-Exposed Preloaded Rectangular RC Columns Strengthened with Post-Compressed Plates, Advanced Materials Research. SWITZERLAND, TRANS TECH PUBLICATIONS LTD, 2014, 1049-1050: 469-473.
Xu W., Tang C., Zhang J., Su Y. and Su K.L., Two parabolic–hyperbolic oriented partial differential equations for denoising in electronic speckle pattern interferometry fringes, Applied Optics. WASHINGTON, DC 20036 USA, OPTICAL SOC AMER, 2015, 54: 4720.


Researcher : Sun L

List of Research Outputs

Chen J. and Sun L., Influence of drought time-scale on vegetation variation across biomes in the Northern Hemisphere from 2000 to 2013, AGU 2014 Fall meeting. 2014.


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: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:A distribution free-approach for reliable transport network design
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) - General Program
Start Date:01/2013


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: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
Completion Date:07/2014


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
Completion Date:04/2015


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: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


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:09/2014


Project Title:A Simultaneous Route and Departure Time Choice Problem Formulation that Encapsulates a Probabilistic Cell Transmission Model (PCTM)
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2014


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:03/2015


Project Title:Electric taxi policy measures to reduce roadside emissions and improve environmental sustainability
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2015


Project Title:CORS/INFORMS 2015 Joint International Meeting ; A Taxi Customer-search Model: The Cell-based Logit-opportunity Approach
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

Ge Y.E., Xu C.F., Szeto W.Y., Sun B.R. and Zhang H.M., Investigating freeway traffic hypercongestion between an on-ramp and its immediate upstream off-ramp, Transportmetrica A. 2015.
Hamdouch Y., Szeto W.Y. and JIANG Y., A new schedule-based transit assignment model with travel strategies and supply uncertainties, Transportation Research Part B. 2014.
Ho S...C... and Szeto W.Y., GRASP with path relinking for the selective pickup and delivery problem, Paper presented at CORS/INFORMS International Meeting 2015, 14-17 Jun 2015, Montréal, QC.. 2015.
Ho S.C. and Szeto W.Y., Iterated tabu search for the bike repositioning problem, Paper presented at the INFORMS Annual Meeting 2014, November 9–12, 2014, San Francisco, USA. 2014.
Ho S.C. and Szeto W.Y., Solving a static repositioning problem in bike-sharing systems using iterated tabu search, Transportation Research Part E. 2014.
JIANG Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Reliability-based transit network design, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
Jiang Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Reliability-based transit network design, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Long J., Szeto W.Y. and Huang H.J., A bi-objective turning restriction design problem in urban road networks, European Journal of Operational Research. 2014.
Long J., Szeto W.Y., Shi Q., Gao Z. and Huang H.J., A nonlinear equation system approach to the dynamic stochastic user equilibrium simultaneous route and departure time choice problem, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2015, 11: 388-419.
Long J., Szeto W.Y., Huang H.J. and Gao Z.Y., An intersection-movement-based stochastic dynamic user optimal route choice model for assessing network performance, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2015, 74: 182-217.
Miandoabchi E., Daneshzand F., Farahani R.Z. and Szeto W.Y., Time-dependent discrete road network design with both tactical and strategic decisions, Journal of the Operational Research Society. 2015.
SHUI C.S. and Szeto W.Y., An artificial bee colony algorithm for the public bike repositioning problem, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
SHUI C.S. and Szeto W.Y., Bicycle network design with genetic algorithm., Paper presented at the INFORMS Annual Meeting 2014, November 9–12, 2014, San Francisco, USA.. 2014.
SUN S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., The alpha-reliable mean-excess transit assignment with seat availability and queue constraint, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
SUN S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., The alpha-reliable mean-excess transit assignment with seat availability and queue constraint, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., International Journal of Transportation, Editor in Asian Region, 2014.
Szeto W.Y., YEUNG J., WONG C.P. and Wong S.C., A combined logit model of interchange location and transport mode choices for columbarium trips in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
Szeto W.Y., YEUNG J., Wong C.P.R. and Wong S.C., A combined logit model of interchange location and transport mode choices for columbarium trips in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Szeto W.Y. and SHUI C.S., An artificial bee colony algorithm for the public bike repositioning problem, Paper presented at the INFORMS Annual Meeting 2014, November 9–12, 2014, San Francisco, USA.. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Bilevel transit network design with transfer penalty, VU University Amsterdam, 24 Jul 2014. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., WANG Y. and Han K., Bounded rationality in dynamic traffic assignment, In: Rasouli, S. and Timmermans, H. , Bounded Rational Choice Behavior: Applications in Transport. Bingley, Emerald, 2015, 163–187.
Szeto W.Y., LIU Y. and Wong S.C., Chemical reaction optimization for a static repositioning problem in bike-sharing systems, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., LIU Y. and Wong S.C., Chemical reaction optimization for a static repositioning problem in bike-sharing systems, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Editor, Central European Journal of Engineering. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial Board, Applied Scientific Reports. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial Board, Journal of Applied Mathematics. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial Board, Mathematical Problems in Engineering. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial Board, Review-analytical and Scientific-technical Joural. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial Board, Transportation Research Part B. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial Board, Transportation Research Part C. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial advisory board, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2015.
Szeto W.Y., Guest Editor, International Journal of Transportation, Special Issue on Recent Advances in Metaheursitics for Solving Transportation and Logistics Problems. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Guest Editor, Networks and Spatial Economics, Special Issue on Quantitative Approaches to Environmental Sustainability in Transportation Networks. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Guest Editor, Transportmetrica A: Special Issue on Quantitative Approaches to Resilience in Transportation Networks. 2015.
Szeto W.Y., Guest Editorial: Special Issue on Quantitative Approaches to Environmental Sustainability in Transportation Networks, Networks and Spatial Economics. 2015.
Szeto W.Y., International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, Member, Editorial Board, 2014.
Szeto W.Y., International Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Editorial Board, 2014.
Szeto W.Y., International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, Member, Editorial Board, 2015.
Szeto W.Y., Journal of Advanced Transportation, Member, Editorial Advisory Board, 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Member, International Editorial Board , Asian Transport Studies, 2010 – present. Eastern Asia Society for Transportation, 2014.
Szeto W.Y. and WANG B., Price of anarchy for reliability-based traffic assignment and network design, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2015, 1-37.
Szeto W.Y., Reliability-based stochastic transit network design: Formulation and paradox, International Symposium on the Behavior of Travelers in Big Transport Networks 2015. Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China, 25 Jan 2015. 2015.
Szeto W.Y., Reviewer, 60 International Refereed Journals. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Special issue on Dynamic Modeling on Intelligent Transportation System Applications, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems: Technology, Planning, and Operations. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., The 17th International IEEE Annual Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Associate Editor, 2014.
Szeto W.Y., The Scientific World Journal, Member, Editorial Board, 2014.
Szeto W.Y. and JIANG Y., Transit route and frequency design: Bi-level modeling and hybrid artificial bee colony algorithm approach, Transportation Research Part B. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Transit route and frequency design: Bi-level modeling and hybrid artificial bee colony algorithm approach, Workshop on Advanced Models for Public Transport Systems. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 4 Oct 2014. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., Travel Behaviour and Society, Associate Editor, 2014.
WANG B. and Szeto W.Y., Reliability-based network design problems and price of anarchy, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., A cell-based logit-opportunity taxi customer-search model, Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies. 2014, 48: 84-96.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Identifying priority areas for the improvement of urban taxi service quality, 17th Meeting of the EURO Working Group on Transportation. 2014.
Wong C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., A taxi customer-search model: the cell-based logit-opportunity approach, Paper presented at CORS/INFORMS International Meeting 2015, 14-17 Jun 2015, Montréal, QC. 2015.
Wong C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Behavior of taxi customers in hailing vacant taxis: a nested logit model for policy analysis, Journal of Advanced Transportation. 2015, n/a-n/a.


Researcher : TANG O

List of Research Outputs

Su K.L. and TANG O., Gravity-induced shear force in reinforced concrete walls above transfer structures, Proceedings of the ICE - Structures and Buildings. ENGLAND, ICE PUBLISHING, INST CIVIL ENGINEERS, 2015, 168: 40-55.
Su K.L., TANG O. and LOOI T.W., Simplified seismic assessment of RC buildings in Malaysia under rare earthquake action, Proceedings of the 2-Day International Seminar and Workshop on Presentation and Reviewing of the Draft Malaysian N.A. for EC8, Civil & Structural Engineering Technical Division, IEM and IEM Technical Committee on Earthquake, 09-10 February 2015, Armada Hotel Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Malaysia, 2015, 13 pages.
TANG O. and Su K.L., Shear and flexural stiffnesses of reinforced concrete shear walls subjected to cyclic loading, The Open Construction & Building Technology Journal. IL, USA, Bentham Science, 2014, 8: 104-121.


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: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


Project Title:The 10th International Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes (ICOM2014); Membrane Fouling and Scaling in Pressure Retarded Osmosis – Some Mechanistic Insights
Investigator(s):Tang C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2014
Completion Date:07/2014


Project Title:Multilayer-structured membranes for targeted removal of organic micropollutants during wastewater reclamation
Investigator(s):Tang C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2014


Project Title:Novel Reverse Electrodialysis and Reverse Osmosis Hybrid Process for Low Energy Seawater Desalination and Brine Management (CRF)
Investigator(s):Tang C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for Incubating Group-based Collaborative Research Projects
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:High Performance Multifunctional Membranes for Rapid Detoxification of Contaminated Water
Investigator(s):Tang C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:04/2015


Project Title:Developing Highly Porous Conductive Carbon Electrodes for Electrochemical Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Wastewater
Investigator(s):Tang C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2015


Project Title:Atomic Layer Deposition for Preparing Antifouling Membrane Rejection Layers
Investigator(s):Tang C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

Blandin G., Verliefde A.R.D., Tang C. and Le-Clech P., Opportunities to reach economic sustainability in forward osmosis–reverse osmosis hybrids for seawater desalination, Desalination. 2015, 363(0): 26-36.
Gadelha G., Nawaz M.S., Hankins N.P., Khan S.J., Wang R. and Tang C., Assessment of micellar solutions as draw solutions for forward osmosis, Desalination. 2014, 354(0): 97-106.
Gao Y., Haavisto S., Li W., Tang C., Salmela J. and Fane A.G., Novel approach to characterizing the growth of a fouling layer during membrane filtration via optical coherence tomography, Environmental Science and Technology. 2014, 48(24): 14273-14281.
Gu Y., Chen L., Ng J.W., Lee C., Chang V.W.C. and Tang C., Development of anaerobic osmotic membrane bioreactor for low-strength wastewater treatment at mesophilic condition, Journal of Membrane Science. 2015, 490: 197-208.
Lee J.Y., Huo F.W. and Tang C., Runner Up Poster Award, ECI Advanced Membrane Technology VI: Water, Energy, and New Frontiers, February 8-13, 2015, Sicily, Italy. 2015.
Lee J.Y., Huo F.W. and Tang C., Green Talent Award (role as technical advisor), German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. 2015.
Lee J.Y., She Q., Huo F. and Tang C., Metal-organic framework-based porous matrix membranes for improving mass transfer in forward osmosis membranes, Journal of Membrane Science. 2015, 492: 392-399.
Li Y., Wang R., Qi S. and Tang C., Structural stability and mass transfer properties of pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) membrane under high operating pressures, Journal of Membrane Science. 2015, 488: 143-153.
Qi S., Li Y., Zhao Y., Li W. and Tang C., Highly efficient forward osmosis based on porous membranes-Applications and implications, Environmental Science and Technology. 2015, 49(7): 4690-4695.
Tang C., "Colloidal interaction and membrane fouling",, Invited Oral Presentation, Second International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization, 7-9 January 2015, Hong Kong.. 2015.
Tang C., "Development of High Performance Forward Osmosis Membranes",, Invited Talk, International Forward Osmosis Summit 2014, 18-20 July 2014, Shanghai, China.. 2014.
Tang C., "Forward osmosis for desalination and wastewater treatment",, Invited Oral Presentation, DSD International Conference 2014, 12-13 November 2014, Hong Kong.. 2014.
Tang C., Zhang J., She Q., Chang V.W.C. and Webster R.D., "Forward osmosis for nutrient recovery from urine",, Invited Oral Presentation, IWA Regional Conference on Water Reuse and Energy, 21-24 October 2014, Daegu, Korea.. 2014.
Tang C., "Fouling in pressure-driven and osmotically-driven membrane processes",, Invited Talk, Workshop on Recent Advances in Membrane Science and Technology, 1-3 Aug 2014, Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Singapore.. 2014.
Tang C., "High performance forward osmosis and pressure retarded osmosis membranes - Structures, performance, and future perspectives,", Invited Talk, ECI Advanced Membrane Technology VI: Water, Energy, and New Frontiers, February 8-13, 2015, Sicily, Italy.. 2015.
Tang C., "Membrane technology for clean water, energy, and beyond",, Invited Presentation, Hong Kong Institute of Engineers' Seminar Series, 27 January 2015, Hong Kong.. 2015.
Tang C., "Membrane technology for clean water, energy, and resource recovery",, Invited Presentation, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, 10 March 2015, Saudi Arab.. 2015.
Tang C., "Membrane technology for water and energy", , Invited Talk, 17 Oct 2014, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.. 2014.
Tang C., "Optical coherence tomography",, Invited Presentation, International Workshop on Membrane & Water Systems - Fouling and Monitoring, 6 February 2015, Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Singapore.. 2015.
Tang C., "Osmotically-driven membrane bioreactors - opportunities and challenges,", Keynote Speech, the 1st Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Workshop, April 8-9, 2015 in Tianjin, China.. 2015.
Tang C., "Recent developments in forward osmosis technology",, Invited Talk, VTT, 19 February 2015, Helsinki.. 2015.
Tang C., An introduction to forward osmosis and pressure retarded osmosis, 2014.
Tang C., Wang Z., Petrinić I., Fane A.G. and Hélix-Nielsen C., Biomimetic aquaporin membranes coming of age, Desalination. 2015, 368: 89-105.
Tang C., Desalter to Watch , The Water Desalination Report (in cooperation with Global Water Intelligence). 2015.
Wang Z., Ma J., Tang C., Kimura K., Wang Q. and Han X., Membrane cleaning in membrane bioreactors: A review, Journal of Membrane Science. elsevier, 2014.
Yuan B., Wang X., Tang C., Li X. and Yu G., In situ observation of the growth of biofouling layer in osmotic membrane bioreactors by multiple fluorescence labeling and confocal laser scanning microscopy, Water Research. 2015, 75: 188-200.


Researcher : Tang Y

List of Research Outputs

Tang Y., Lu X. and Shih K., Alumina Polymorphs Affect the Metal Immobilization Effect when Beneficially Using Copper-Bearing Electroplating Sludge for Ceramics, Chemosphere. 2014, 117C: 575-581.
Tang Y. and Shih K., Beneficial Use of Aluminium and Iron Components of Sludge Incineration Residues in Ceramic Materials, HKIE Transactions. 2014, 21: 223-231.
Tang Y. and Shih K., HKIE Outstanding Paper Award for Young Engineers/Researchers 2014 , The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2014.


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

LEUNG T.Y.F., Yan R.W.M., Hau C.H. and Tham L.G., Root systems of native shrubs and trees in Hong Kong and their effects on enhancing slope stability, Catena. 2015, 125: 102-110.


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. and WANG B., Price of anarchy for reliability-based traffic assignment and network design, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2015, 1-37.
WANG B. and Szeto W.Y., Reliability-based network design problems and price of anarchy, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.


Researcher : WANG L

List of Research Outputs

WANG L. and Su K.L., Design Procedure for Fire-Exposed Preloaded Rectangular RC Columns Strengthened with Post-Compressed Plates, Advanced Materials Research. SWITZERLAND, TRANS TECH PUBLICATIONS LTD, 2014, 1049-1050: 469-473.


Researcher : WANG Y

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., WANG Y. and Han K., Bounded rationality in dynamic traffic assignment, In: Rasouli, S. and Timmermans, H. , Bounded Rational Choice Behavior: Applications in Transport. Bingley, Emerald, 2015, 163–187.
Xia Y., Wang Y., Fang H.H.P., Jin T.A.O., Zhong H.U.A.N.Z.I. and Zhang T., Thermophilic microbial cellulose decomposition and methanogenesis pathways recharacterized by metatranscriptomic and metagenomic analysis, Scientific Reports. Nature, 2014, 4: srep06708.


Researcher : WEI L

List of Research Outputs

WEI L. and Yang J., On the role of grain shape in static liquefaction of sand-fines mixtures, Géotechnique. 2014, 64(9): 740-745.
Yang J., WEI L. and Dai B., State variables for silty sands: global void ratio or skeleton void ratio?, Soils and Foundations. 2015, 55(1): 99-111.
Yang J. and WEI L., Static liquefaction of granular soils: the role of grain shape and size, In: KT Chau & J Zhao, In Bifurcation and Degradation of Geomaterials in the New Millennium. Springer, 2015, 199-205.


Researcher : WEI Y

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG L., WEI Y. and Au F.T.K., Mechanical properties of prestressing steel at elevated temperature and after cooling, 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23), 9-12 December 2014, Byron Bay, Australia. Lismore, Southern Cross University, 2014, 1065-1070.


Researcher : WONG CP

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., YEUNG J., WONG C.P. and Wong S.C., A combined logit model of interchange location and transport mode choices for columbarium trips in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., A cell-based logit-opportunity taxi customer-search model, Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies. 2014, 48: 84-96.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Identifying priority areas for the improvement of urban taxi service quality, 17th Meeting of the EURO Working Group on Transportation. 2014.
WONG C.P., Wong S.C. and Wong S.C., Identifying priority areas for the improvement of urban taxi service quality, Paper presented at the 17th Meeting of the EURO Working Group on Transportation, 2-4 July 2014, Seville, Spain. 2014.
Wong C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., A taxi customer-search model: the cell-based logit-opportunity approach, Paper presented at CORS/INFORMS International Meeting 2015, 14-17 Jun 2015, Montréal, QC. 2015.
Wong C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Behavior of taxi customers in hailing vacant taxis: a nested logit model for policy analysis, Journal of Advanced Transportation. 2015, n/a-n/a.


Researcher : WONG V

List of Research Outputs

Kwan A.K.H., WONG V. and Fung W.S.S., A 3-parameter packing density model for angular rock aggregate particles, Powder Technology. 2015, 274: 154-162.
WONG V. and Kwan A.K.H., A 3-parameter model for packing density prediction of ternary mixes of spherical particles, Powder Technology. 2014, 268: 357-367.


Researcher : WONG W

List of Research Outputs

WONG W. and Wong S.C., Systematic bias in transport model calibration arising from the variability of linear data projection, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2015, 75: 1-18.
WONG W. and Wong S.C., The effect of variability in linear data projection on transport model calibration, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.


Researcher : Wang F

List of Research Outputs

Wang F., Shih K. and Leckie J.O., Effect of Humic Acid on the Sorption of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS) on Boehmite, Chemosphere. 2015, 118C: 213-218.
Wang F., Lu X., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Effectiveness and Mechanisms of Defluorination of Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances by Calcium Compounds during Waste Thermal Treatment, Environmental Science & Technology. 2015, 49: 5672-5680.
Wang F., Lu X., Shih K., Wang P. and Li X.Y., Removal of Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates (PFAS) from Aqueous Solution Using Permanently Confined Micelle Arrays (PCMAs), Separation and Purification Technology. 2014, 123: 7-12.
Wang F., Shih K. and Li X.Y., The Partition Behavior of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanesulfonamide (FOSA) on Microplastics, Chemosphere. 2015, 119: 841-847.


Researcher : Wang G

List of Research Outputs

Shi H., Fu X., Chen J., Wang G. and Li T., Spatial distribution of monthly potential evaporation over mountainous regions: case of the Lhasa River basin, China, Hydrological Sciences Journal. Taylor and Francis Ltd, 2014, 59(10): 1856-1871.
Wang G., Fu X., Shi H. and Li T., Watershed Sediment Dynamics and Modeling: A Watershed Modeling System for Yellow River, In: Chih Ted Yang, Lawrence K. Wang, Advances in Water Resources Engineering. Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2015, 1-40.


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




Researcher : Wang Y

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., WANG Y. and Han K., Bounded rationality in dynamic traffic assignment, In: Rasouli, S. and Timmermans, H. , Bounded Rational Choice Behavior: Applications in Transport. Bingley, Emerald, 2015, 163–187.
Xia Y., Wang Y., Fang H.H.P., Jin T.A.O., Zhong H.U.A.N.Z.I. and Zhang T., Thermophilic microbial cellulose decomposition and methanogenesis pathways recharacterized by metatranscriptomic and metagenomic analysis, Scientific Reports. Nature, 2014, 4: srep06708.


Researcher : Wang Z

List of Research Outputs

Guo F., Wang Z., YU K. and Zhang T., Detailed investigation of the microbial community in foaming activated sludge reveals novel foam formers, Scientific Reports. 2015, 5: srep07637.
JU F., Xia Y., Guo F., Wang Z. and Zhang T., Taxonomic relatedness shapes bacterial assembly in activated sludge of globally distributed wastewater treatment plants., Environmental Microbiology. . 2014, 16: 2421-2432.
Liu L., Wang Z., JU F. and Zhang T., Co-occurrence correlations of heavy metals in sediments revealed using network analysis. , Chemosphere. . 2015, 119: 1305-13.
Mao Y., Xia Y., Wang Z. and Zhang T., Reconstructing a Thauera genome from a hydrogenotrophic denitrifying consortium using metagenomic sequence data., Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.. 2014, 98(15): 6885-95.
Wang Z., Guo F., Liu L. and Zhang T., Evidence of carbon fixation pathway in a bacterium from Candidate Phylum SBR1093 revealed with genomic analysis, PLoS ONE. 2014, 9(10): e109571.
Wang Z., Guo F., Mao Y., Xia Y. and Zhang T., Metabolic characteristics of a glycogen accumulating organism in Defluviicoccus cluster II revealed by comparative genomics, Microbial Ecology. 2014, 68(4): 716-728.


Researcher : Wong CK

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.K.Y., Wong C.K., Law K.H., Zhang T. and Au F.T.K., Evidence-based Conclusions Concerning Practice, Curriculum Design and Curriculum Reform in a Civil Engineering Capstone Design Course in Hong Kong, Innovations in Education and Teaching International. 2014.


Researcher : Wong CP

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., YEUNG J., WONG C.P. and Wong S.C., A combined logit model of interchange location and transport mode choices for columbarium trips in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., A cell-based logit-opportunity taxi customer-search model, Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies. 2014, 48: 84-96.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Identifying priority areas for the improvement of urban taxi service quality, 17th Meeting of the EURO Working Group on Transportation. 2014.
WONG C.P., Wong S.C. and Wong S.C., Identifying priority areas for the improvement of urban taxi service quality, Paper presented at the 17th Meeting of the EURO Working Group on Transportation, 2-4 July 2014, Seville, Spain. 2014.
Wong C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., A taxi customer-search model: the cell-based logit-opportunity approach, Paper presented at CORS/INFORMS International Meeting 2015, 14-17 Jun 2015, Montréal, QC. 2015.
Wong C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Behavior of taxi customers in hailing vacant taxis: a nested logit model for policy analysis, Journal of Advanced Transportation. 2015, n/a-n/a.


Researcher : Wong CPR

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., YEUNG J., Wong C.P.R. and Wong S.C., A combined logit model of interchange location and transport mode choices for columbarium trips in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 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 KWK

List of Research Outputs

Ling F...Y...Y..., Toh B...G...Y..., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Wong K.W.K., Strategies for integrating design and construction and operations and maintenance supply chains in Singapore, In: Shelbourn David Proverbs and Mark , Structural Survey. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2014, 32: pp.158 - 182.
Ng T.S.T. and Wong K.W.K., Interim Report on Mid-project Review of Performance of NEC Works Contracts in DSD, A report submitted to the Drainage Services Department, Government of HKSAR, Hong Kong. 2015, 64 pages.
Ng T.S.T. and Wong K.W.K., Interim Report on Overseas Practices and Review of Performance Indicators for NEC Projects at DSD and DevB, A report submitted to the Drainage Services Department, Government of HKSAR, Hong Kong. 2015, 13 pages.
Ng T.S.T. and Wong K.W.K., Interim Report on Proposed Unified Key Performance Indicators and Measurement Framework, A report submitted to the Drainage Services Department, Government of HKSAR, Hong Kong. 2015, 53 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Zou W., Wong K.W.K. and Huang G.Q., Lean construction of public housing production in Hong Kong: a process-based approach, Proceedings: 40th IAHS World Congress on Housing – Sustainable Housing Construction, December 16-19, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. 2014, 10 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Wong K.W.K., Recognizing stakeholders in construction projects as co-creators of value in sustainable urban development: a Hong Kong perspective, In: N. Marchettini, C.A. Brebbia, R. Pulselli and S. Bastianoni, Proceeding: The Sustainable City IX - Urban Regeneration and Sustainability. WIT Press, 2014, 1: 165-176.
Ng T.S.T., Kumaraswamy M.M. and Wong K.W.K., Recognizing stakeholders in construction projects as co-creators of value in sustainable urban development: a Hong Kong perspective, Proceedings: 9th International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability, September, 23-25, Siena, Italy. 2014, 12 pages.
Wong K.W.K., Kumaraswamy M.M., Mahesh G. and Ling F...Y...Y..., Building integrated project and asset management teams for sustainable built infrastructure development, In: Nasiri Fuzhan , Journal of Facilities Management. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2014, 12: pp.187 - 210.


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: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


Project Title:9th Asia Pacific Conference on Transportation and the Environment; A Continuum Model for Housing Allocation and Transportation Emission Problem in a Polycentric City
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2014
Completion Date:08/2014


Project Title:A continuum modeling approach to sustainable land use and transportation planning for an urban city
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Group-based approach to adaptive traffic signal control
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2015


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: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


Project Title:9th Asia Pacific Conference on Transportation and the Environment; A Continuum Model for Housing Allocation and Transportation Emission Problem in a Polycentric City
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2014
Completion Date:08/2014


Project Title:A continuum modeling approach to sustainable land use and transportation planning for an urban city
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Group-based approach to adaptive traffic signal control
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

Guo Q., Pei X., Yao D.Y. and Wong S.C., Role of street patterns in zone-based traffic safety analysis, Journal of Central South University. 2015, 22: 2416-2422.
JIANG Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Reliability-based transit network design, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
Jiang Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Reliability-based transit network design, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
LEE S., Wong S.C., Pang C.C. and Choi K., Estimation of lane-to-lane turning flows at isolated signalized junctions, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
LEE S., Wong S.C., Pang C.C. and Choi K., Real-Time Estimation of Lane-to-Lane Turning Flows at Isolated Signalized Junctions, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2015, 16: 1549-1558.
LI Y.C., Sze N.N. and Wong S.C., Effective measures for combating drink-driving offenses: an attitudinal model for Hong Kong, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2014, 10: 722-739.
Lam W.H.K., Lo H.K. and Wong S.C., Guest Editor: Special Issue on Advances in Equilibrium Models for Analyzing Transportation Network Reliability, Transportation Research Part B. 2014, 66: 1-162.
Li X., Yan X. and Wong S.C., Effects of fog, driver experience and gender on driving behavior on S-curved road segments, Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2015, 77: 91-104.
Li Z.C., Lam W.H.K. and Wong S.C., Bottleneck model revisited: An activity-based perspective, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2014, 68: 262-287.
Pei X., Sze N.N., Wong S.C. and Yao D., Bootstrap resampling approach to disaggregate analysis of road crash In Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 14th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals, 4-7 July 2014, Changsha, China. 2014.
Qiao D.L., Zhang P., Wong S.C. and Choi K., Discontinuous Galerkin finite element scheme for a conserved higher-order traffic flow model by exploring Riemann solvers, Applied Mathematics and Computation. 2014, 244: 567-576.
SUN S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., The alpha-reliable mean-excess transit assignment with seat availability and queue constraint, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
SUN S., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., The alpha-reliable mean-excess transit assignment with seat availability and queue constraint, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Sze N.N., Wong S.C. and Lee C.Y., The likelihood of achieving quantified road safety targets: A binary logistic regression model for possible factors, Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2014, 73: 242-251.
Szeto W.Y., YEUNG J., WONG C.P. and Wong S.C., A combined logit model of interchange location and transport mode choices for columbarium trips in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
Szeto W.Y., YEUNG J., Wong C.P.R. and Wong S.C., A combined logit model of interchange location and transport mode choices for columbarium trips in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., LIU Y. and Wong S.C., Chemical reaction optimization for a static repositioning problem in bike-sharing systems, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.
Szeto W.Y., LIU Y. and Wong S.C., Chemical reaction optimization for a static repositioning problem in bike-sharing systems, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
Tao Y.Z., Jiang Y.Q., Du J., Wong S.C., Zhang P., Xia Y.H. and Choi K., Dynamic system-optimal traffic assignment for a city using the continuum modeling approach, Journal of Advanced Transportation. 2014, 48: 782-797.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., A cell-based logit-opportunity taxi customer-search model, Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies. 2014, 48: 84-96.
WONG C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Identifying priority areas for the improvement of urban taxi service quality, 17th Meeting of the EURO Working Group on Transportation. 2014.
WONG C.P., Wong S.C. and Wong S.C., Identifying priority areas for the improvement of urban taxi service quality, Paper presented at the 17th Meeting of the EURO Working Group on Transportation, 2-4 July 2014, Seville, Spain. 2014.
WONG W. and Wong S.C., Systematic bias in transport model calibration arising from the variability of linear data projection, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2015, 75: 1-18.
WONG W. and Wong S.C., The effect of variability in linear data projection on transport model calibration, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
Wong C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., A taxi customer-search model: the cell-based logit-opportunity approach, Paper presented at CORS/INFORMS International Meeting 2015, 14-17 Jun 2015, Montréal, QC. 2015.
Wong C.P., Szeto W.Y. and Wong S.C., Behavior of taxi customers in hailing vacant taxis: a nested logit model for policy analysis, Journal of Advanced Transportation. 2015, n/a-n/a.
Wong S.C., A continuum model for housing allocation and transportation emission problem in a polycentric city, Keynote speaker at the 9th Asia Pacific Conference on Transportation and the Environment, 6-8 August 2014, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 2014.
Wong S.C., Area Editor, Journal of Transportation Safety & Security. USA, Taylor & Francis, 2014.
Wong S.C., Associate Editor, Analytic Methods in Accident Research. Elsevier, 2014.
Wong S.C., Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. N.J., U.S.A., IEEE, 2014.
Wong S.C., Associate Editor, Journal of Advanced Transportation. USA, Wiley, 2014.
Wong S.C., Associate Editor, Travel Behaviour and Society. Elsevier, 2014.
Wong S.C., Dynamic Continuum Modeling for Urban Cities, Invited plenary presentation at the 14th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals, 4-7 July 2014, Changsha, China. 2014.
Wong S.C., Editioral Board, The Open Transportation Journal. Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2014.
Wong S.C., Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. Philadelphia, USA, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2014.
Wong S.C., Editor-in-Chief, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. Hong Kong, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2014.
Wong S.C., Editor, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. Hong Kong, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2014.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, ASCE Journal of Urban Planning and Development. New York, ASCE, 2014.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Accident Analysis and Prevention. Elsevier, 2014.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Asian Transport Studies. Japan, EASTS, 2014.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Central European Journal of Engineering. Poland, Versita, co-published with Springer Verlag, 2014.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics. United Kingdom, Inderscience Publishers, 2014.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, International Journal of Transportation. Korea, Science & Engineering Research Support soCiety, 2014.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. Philadelphia, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2014.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Journal of Transportation Systems Engineering and Information Technology. Amsterdam, Elsevier Publishing Service, 2014.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Open Environmental Sciences. Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2014.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, The Open Numerical Methods Journal. Bentham Science Publishers, 2014.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Transport Reviews. London, Taylor & Francis, 2014.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Transportation Research Part B. New York, Pergamon Press, 2014.
Wong S.C., High-order computational scheme for a dynamic continuum model for bi-directional pedestrian flows, Keynote speaker at the First Symposium on Transportation Science and Computation, 17-20 August 2014, Zhangjiajie, China. 2014.
Wong S.C., Time-dependent OD estimation in a scheduled-based BRT transit network, Invited plenary presentation at the 2015 International Conference on Sustainable Urban Transportation Research and Innovation, 8 May, Korea. 2015.
XIE S. and Wong S.C., A Bayesian inference approach to the development of a multidirectional pedestrian stream model, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2015, 11: 61-73.
Xu X., Wong S.C. and Choi K., A two-stage bivariate logistic-Tobit model for the safety analysis of signalized intersections, Analytic Methods in Accident Research. 2014, 3-4: 1-10.
Xu X., Chen A., Wong S.C. and Cheng L., Selection bias in build-operate-transfer transportation project appraisals, Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. 2015, 75: 245-251.
YAN W., Wong S.C., Li Y.C., Sze N.N. and Yan X., Young driver distraction by text messaging: A comparison of the effects of reading and typing text messages in Chinese versus English, Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 2015, 31: 87-98.
Yang T., Yang H., Wong S.C. and Sze N.N., Returns to scale in the production of taxi services: an empirical analysis, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2014, 10: 775-790.
Yang T., Yang H. and Wong S.C., Taxi services with search frictions and congestion externalities, Journal of Advanced Transportation. 2014, 48: 575-587.


Researcher : XIE S

List of Research Outputs

XIE S. and Wong S.C., A Bayesian inference approach to the development of a multidirectional pedestrian stream model, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2015, 11: 61-73.


Researcher : Xia Y

Project Title:Exploring fermentative microbial community involved in biogas production from food waste and sewage sludge co-digestion.
Investigator(s):Xia Y, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:05/2015


List of Research Outputs

JU F., Xia Y., Guo F., Wang Z. and Zhang T., Taxonomic relatedness shapes bacterial assembly in activated sludge of globally distributed wastewater treatment plants., Environmental Microbiology. . 2014, 16: 2421-2432.
Mao Y., Xia Y., Wang Z. and Zhang T., Reconstructing a Thauera genome from a hydrogenotrophic denitrifying consortium using metagenomic sequence data., Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.. 2014, 98(15): 6885-95.
Wang Z., Guo F., Mao Y., Xia Y. and Zhang T., Metabolic characteristics of a glycogen accumulating organism in Defluviicoccus cluster II revealed by comparative genomics, Microbial Ecology. 2014, 68(4): 716-728.
Xia Y., Wang Y., Fang H.H.P., Jin T.A.O., Zhong H.U.A.N.Z.I. and Zhang T., Thermophilic microbial cellulose decomposition and methanogenesis pathways recharacterized by metatranscriptomic and metagenomic analysis, Scientific Reports. Nature, 2014, 4: srep06708.


Researcher : Xu J

Project Title:A Social Network and BIM Enabled Collaboration System for Residential Building Refurbishment
Investigator(s):Xu J, Ng TST, Hou H, Zou W
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., Xu J., Anumba C. and Lomas K., Using historic cases to derive suitable sustainable refurbishment solutions, Proceedings: World Sustainable Building Conference 2014, October 28-30, Barcelona, Spain. 2014, 7 pages.


Researcher : YAN W

List of Research Outputs

YAN W., Wong S.C., Li Y.C., Sze N.N. and Yan X., Young driver distraction by text messaging: A comparison of the effects of reading and typing text messages in Chinese versus English, Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. 2015, 31: 87-98.


Researcher : YANG Y

List of Research Outputs

Christgen B., YANG Y., Ahamed Z., Li B., Rodriguez D.C., Zhang T. and Graham D.W., Metagenomics shows low energy anaerobic-aerobic treatment reactors reduce antibiotic resistance gene dissemination from domestic wastewater, Environmental Science and Technology. 2015, 49(4): 2577–2584.
YANG Y., JIANG X. and Zhang T., Evaluation of a hybrid approach using UBLAST and BLASTX for metagenomic sequences annotation of specific functional genes, PLoS ONE. 2014, 9(10),: e110947.
YANG Y., Li B., Zou S.C., Fang H.H.P. and Zhang T., Fate of antibiotic resistance genes in sewage treatment plant revealed by metagenomic approach, Water Research. 2014, 62: 97-106.


Researcher : YEUNG J

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., YEUNG J., WONG C.P. and Wong S.C., A combined logit model of interchange location and transport mode choices for columbarium trips in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13-15 December, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2014.
Szeto W.Y., YEUNG J., Wong C.P.R. and Wong S.C., A combined logit model of interchange location and transport mode choices for columbarium trips in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 13–15 December 2014, Hong Kong. 2014.


Researcher : YU K

List of Research Outputs

Guo F., Wang Z., YU K. and Zhang T., Detailed investigation of the microbial community in foaming activated sludge reveals novel foam formers, Scientific Reports. 2015, 5: srep07637.


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


List of Research Outputs

LEUNG T.Y.F., Yan R.W.M., Hau C.H. and Tham L.G., Root systems of native shrubs and trees in Hong Kong and their effects on enhancing slope stability, Catena. 2015, 125: 102-110.
Yan R.W.M. and SHI Y., Evolution of grain grading and characteristics in repeatedly reconstituted assemblages subject to one-dimensional compression, Geotechnique Letters. 2014.


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: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
Completion Date:03/2015


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


Project Title:Wave Propagation in Geomaterial: Theory, Experiment, and Application
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Matching Fund for NSFC Academic Collaboration Award
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:EMI2015: ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference; Initiation of flow liquefaction in saturated sand with the presence of initial shear stress
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Non-dredged technique for sustainable land development
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

Dai B. and Yang J., Numerical analysis of reverse shear behavior of granular soil with fines, Chinese Journal of Rock and Soil Mechanics. 2015, 36(s1): 619-623.
Dai B., Yang J. and Zhou C., Observed effects of interparticle friction and particle size on shear behavior of granular materials, International Journal of Geomechanics. 2015.
Gao G., Song J. and Yang J., Identifying the boundary between near field and far field in ground vibration caused by surface loading, Journal of Central South University. 2014, 21(8): 3284-3294.
Gu X., Yang J., Huang M. and Gao G., Measurement of elastic parameters of dry sand using bender-extender element, Chinese Journal of Rock and Soil Mechanics. 2015, 36(s1): 220-225.
WEI L. and Yang J., On the role of grain shape in static liquefaction of sand-fines mixtures, Géotechnique. 2014, 64(9): 740-745.
Wang Y., Gao G., Yang J. and Song J., The influence of the degree of saturation on dynamic response of a cylindrical lined cavity in a nearly saturated medium, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. 2015, 71: 27-30.
Yang J., WEI L. and Dai B., State variables for silty sands: global void ratio or skeleton void ratio?, Soils and Foundations. 2015, 55(1): 99-111.
Yang J. and WEI L., Static liquefaction of granular soils: the role of grain shape and size, In: KT Chau & J Zhao, In Bifurcation and Degradation of Geomaterials in the New Millennium. Springer, 2015, 199-205.


Researcher : Ye L

Project Title:Deciphering activated sludge microbial community by combination of high-throughput sequencing and isolation methods
Investigator(s):Ye L, Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2013
Completion Date:11/2014




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


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


List of Research Outputs

Yeung A.T.C., Asset management of drainage facilities using advanced technologies, DSD International Conference 2014. Hong Kong, Drainage Services Department, Hong Kong SAR Government, 2014.
Yeung A.T.C., Asset management of drainage facilities using advanced technologies, DSD International Conference 2014. Hong Kong, Drainage Services Department, Hong Kong SAR Government.
Yeung A.T.C., Current status of press-in piles in Hong Kong and Macau, 2nd International Seminar for Research Works in Asian Countries. Kochi, Japan, International Press-in Association, 2014.
Yeung A.T.C. and Ng I.C.Y., Effects of soil-structure interactions on the design of ELS systems, Soil-Structure Interaction: From Modelling to Observations, Proc., 35th Annual Seminar of Geotechnical Division. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, 2015, 105-113.
Yeung A.T.C., Environmentally friendly piling methods in Asia, the Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council Technical Seminar. Tokyo, Japan, Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council, 2014.
Yeung A.T.C., Establishment of state-of-the-practice for scaffolding platform for slope site investigation works. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Construction Association, 2014.
Yeung A.T.C., Geomechanics and Geoengineering: An International Journal. 2014.
Yeung A.T.C., Innovative installation techniques for PHC piles, ICE HKA Annual Conference 2015, Thinking out of the Box in Infrastructure Development and Retrofitting. Hong Kong, 2015, 279-286.
Yeung A.T.C., Opening remarks, International Forum, JSCE 100th Anniversary Celebration International Symposium. Tokyo, Japan, Japan Society of Civil Engineers, 2014.
Yeung A.T.C., The Open Waste Management Journal. 2014.


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: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: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


Project Title:Cold-formed high strength steel structural members
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:The 15th International Symposium on Tubular Structures; Behaviour of eccentrically loaded ferritic stainless steel stub columns
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2015


Project Title:Behaviour of cold-formed high strength steel members subjected to compression axial load and bending
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015




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: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


Project Title:13th International Symposium on Rock Mechanics (ISRM Congress 2015); MIRGATION AND EXPANSION OF DEEP GROUND DENSE GAS FOR CAUSE OF LARGE ROCK AVALANCHES
Investigator(s):Yue QZQ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chen J. and Yue Q.Z.Q., Ground characterization using breaking-action-based zoning analysis of rotary-percussive instrumented drilling, International Journal of Rock Mechanics & Mining Science. Elsevier, 2015, 75: 33-43.
Jia Y.G., Zheng J.W., Yue Q.Z.Q., Liu X.L. and Shan H.X., Tidal flat erosion of the Huanghe River Delta due to local changes in hydrodynamic conditions , ACTA OCEANOLOGICA SINICA . New York, SPRINGER, 233 SPRING ST, NEW YORK, NY 10013 USA, 2014, 33(7): 116-124.
Wang B.J., Xiao H.T., Sun L.Z. and Yue Q.Z.Q., A Boundary Element Method For Kinked Crack In Transversely Isotropic Rock Material Of Infinite Domain, 無限域橫觀各向同性巖體介質中折線裂紋邊界元方法, Rock And Soil Mechanics. 巖土力學, 2015, 36(3): 885-890.
Wang B.J., Xiao H.T., Sun L.Z. and Yue Q.Z.Q., Effect of the Anisotropy of the Layered Rock Mass on the Fracture Behaviours of Its Embedded Cracks, 層狀巖體各向異性對裂紋斷裂特性影響研究, Chinese Journal of Underground Space and Engineering. 地下空間與工程學報, Chongqing, Chongqing University, 2014, 10(S2): 1755-1761.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Cause and Mechanism of Crustal Stresses and Earthquakes by Internal Dense Gas Loading and Implications, Meeting of ISRM Commission on Crustal Stress and Earthquake, the 2015 Congress of International Society for Rock Mechanics. Montreal, Canada, 2015.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Cause and mechanism of active volcanoes by methane gas from mantle of the Earth, 当今地球活火山的地幔甲烷气成因和机理, The 8th World Chinese Geosciences Conference. 第八屆世界華人地質大會, Taibei, 2015.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Dense gas from deep crust as the cause of tsunami during earthquake, Engineering Mechanics Institute (ASCE) 2015 International Conference. Hong Kong, 2015.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Dense gas from deep traps as the cause of large rapid and long-runout landslides, Engineering Mechanics Institute (ASCE) 2015 International Conference. Hong Kong, 2015.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Drilling Process Monitoring For Refining And Upgrading Rock Mass Quality Classification Methods, 鉆孔過程監測(DPM)對工程巖體質量評價方法的完善與提升, Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering. 巖石力學與工程學報, Beijing, Science Press, 2014, 33(10): 1977-1996.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Expansion Power Of Compressed Micro Fluid Inclusions As The Cause Of Rockburst, 巖爆的壓縮流體包裹體膨脹力源假說, Mechanics In Engineering. 力學與實踐, Beijing, The Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 2015, 37(3): 287-294.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Expansion and Migration of Dense Gas as Cause of Wenchuan Earthquake, The 11th Jiangsu – Hong Kong Forum on Mechanics and Its Application. Hong Kong, 2015.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Extremely Compressed Gas Phenomena and Cause of Nepal 8.1 Earthquake, 尼泊尔大地震的极高压气体现象与成因, The 8th World Chinese Geosciences Conference. 第八屆世界華人地質大會, Taibei, 2015, 1: 55-56.
Yue Q.Z.Q. and Xu Q., Fundamental Drawbacks And Disastrous Consequences Of Current Geotechnical Safety Design Theories For Slopes, 现今斜坡工程安全设计理论的根本缺陷与灾难后果, Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. 岩土工程学报, Nanjing, Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute, 2014, 36(9): 1601-1606.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Gas inclusions and their expansion power as foundation of rock “locked in” stress hypothesis, 奠基岩石“封闭应力”假说的气体包裹体和膨胀能力, Journal of Engineering Geology. 工程地质学报, Beijing, Science Press, 2014, 22(4): 739-756.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Migration And Expansion Of Highly Compressed Gas From Deep Ground For Cause Of Large Rock Avalanches, ISRM Congress 2015 Proceedings - Int’l Symposium On Rock Mechanics. International Society for Rock Mechanics, 2015, 1: 106 (1-10).
Yue Q.Z.Q., Migration and Expansion of Highly Compressed Gas from Deep Ground for Cause of Large Rock Avalanches, Modelling and Assessment of Slope Failure Mechanisms (Part I), the 2015 Congress of International Society for Rock Mechanics. Montreal, 2015.
Yue Q.Z.Q., On Existence of a Thin Spherical Gas Layer between Crust and Mantle of the Earth, Department of Civil Engineering and Applied Mathematics, McGill University. Montreal, 2015.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing to Computers and Geotechnics, The Editors Of Computers And Geotechnics, Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 2014.


Researcher : ZENG Y

List of Research Outputs

CHEN X., Au F.T.K., Bai Z. and ZENG Y., An extended sandwich theory for prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel web(s), Paper No. IA-22, IABSE Conference Nara 2015, Elegance in Structures, 13-15 May 2015, Nara, Japan. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineer, 2015.


Researcher : ZHANG J

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG J. and Au F.T.K., Calibration of Initial Cable Forces in Cable-Stayed Bridge based on Kriging Approach , Finite Elements in Analysis and Design. New York, ScienceDirect, 2014, 92: 80-92.


Researcher : ZHANG L

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG L., WEI Y. and Au F.T.K., Mechanical properties of prestressing steel at elevated temperature and after cooling, 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23), 9-12 December 2014, Byron Bay, Australia. Lismore, Southern Cross University, 2014, 1065-1070.


Researcher : ZHANG S

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG S., Pan W. and Kumaraswamy M.M., A multi-criteria decision framework for the selection of low carbon building measures for office buildings in Hong Kong, International Journal of Energy Sector Management. 2014, 8: 456-476.


Researcher : ZHANG X

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG X. and Baudet B.A., The multi-fractal nature of soil particle size distribution, IS-Cambridge 2014.


Researcher : ZHAO X

List of Research Outputs

ZHAO X. and Pan W., Delivering zero carbon buildings: the role of innovative business models, International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction 2015, Chicago, US, 10-13 May 2015.


Researcher : ZHOU Z

List of Research Outputs

FENG Y., Wu D., Liu J., ZHOU Z., DENG Y., Zhang T. and Shih K., Efficient Degradation of Sulfamethazine with CuCo2O4 Spinel Nanocatalysts for Peroxymonosulfate Activation, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2015, 280: 514-524.


Researcher : ZU G

List of Research Outputs

ZU G., Lam K.M. and Koon Y.T., Shielding effects on a tall building from a row of upstream buildings, The 2nd Hong Kong Wind Engineering Society Workshop, Hong Kong, January 2015. 1-4.


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:Study of biodegradation of emerging pollutants using QTOF-MS/MS and high-throughput sequencing
Investigator(s):Zhang T, Li B, Guo F, Cai L, Fung YL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) - General Program
Start Date:01/2013


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
Completion Date:01/2015


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


Project Title:Exploring core keystone populations in activated sludge using network analysis based on next generation sequencing
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Development of a Diagnostic Platform for Activated Sludge System using High-throughput Sequencing
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Applied Research
Start Date:06/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chan B.S., Vinn O., LI C., Lu X., Kudryavtsev A.B., Schopf W., Shih K., Zhang T. and Vengatesen T., Evidence of Compositional and Ultrastructural Shifts during the Development of Calcareous Tubes in the Biofouling Tubeworm, Hydroides Elegans , Journal of Structural Biology. 2015, 189: 230-237.
Chan C.K.Y., Wong C.K., Law K.H., Zhang T. and Au F.T.K., Evidence-based Conclusions Concerning Practice, Curriculum Design and Curriculum Reform in a Civil Engineering Capstone Design Course in Hong Kong, Innovations in Education and Teaching International. 2014.
Christgen B., YANG Y., Ahamed Z., Li B., Rodriguez D.C., Zhang T. and Graham D.W., Metagenomics shows low energy anaerobic-aerobic treatment reactors reduce antibiotic resistance gene dissemination from domestic wastewater, Environmental Science and Technology. 2015, 49(4): 2577–2584.
FENG Y., Wu D., Liu J., ZHOU Z., DENG Y., Zhang T. and Shih K., Efficient Degradation of Sulfamethazine with CuCo2O4 Spinel Nanocatalysts for Peroxymonosulfate Activation, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2015, 280: 514-524.
Guo F., Wang Z., YU K. and Zhang T., Detailed investigation of the microbial community in foaming activated sludge reveals novel foam formers, Scientific Reports. 2015, 5: srep07637.
JU F. and Zhang T., Bacterial assembly and temporal dynamics in activated sludge of a full-scale municipal wastewater treatment plant, ISME Journal. 2015, 9(3): 683-95.
JU F. and Zhang T., Novel microbial populations in ambient and mesophilic biogas-producing and phenol-degrading consortia unraveled by high-throughput sequencing., Microbial Ecology. . 2014, 68(2): 235-46.
JU F., Xia Y., Guo F., Wang Z. and Zhang T., Taxonomic relatedness shapes bacterial assembly in activated sludge of globally distributed wastewater treatment plants., Environmental Microbiology. . 2014, 16: 2421-2432.
LI L., Cai L. and Zhang T., Potentially novel copper resistance genes in copper-enriched activated sludge revealed by metagenomic analysis, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2014, 98(24): 10255-66.
Liu L., Wang Z., JU F. and Zhang T., Co-occurrence correlations of heavy metals in sediments revealed using network analysis. , Chemosphere. . 2015, 119: 1305-13.
Mao Y., Xia Y., Wang Z. and Zhang T., Reconstructing a Thauera genome from a hydrogenotrophic denitrifying consortium using metagenomic sequence data., Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.. 2014, 98(15): 6885-95.
Wang Z., Guo F., Liu L. and Zhang T., Evidence of carbon fixation pathway in a bacterium from Candidate Phylum SBR1093 revealed with genomic analysis, PLoS ONE. 2014, 9(10): e109571.
Wang Z., Guo F., Mao Y., Xia Y. and Zhang T., Metabolic characteristics of a glycogen accumulating organism in Defluviicoccus cluster II revealed by comparative genomics, Microbial Ecology. 2014, 68(4): 716-728.
Xia Y., Wang Y., Fang H.H.P., Jin T.A.O., Zhong H.U.A.N.Z.I. and Zhang T., Thermophilic microbial cellulose decomposition and methanogenesis pathways recharacterized by metatranscriptomic and metagenomic analysis, Scientific Reports. Nature, 2014, 4: srep06708.
YANG Y., JIANG X. and Zhang T., Evaluation of a hybrid approach using UBLAST and BLASTX for metagenomic sequences annotation of specific functional genes, PLoS ONE. 2014, 9(10),: e110947.
YANG Y., Li B., Zou S.C., Fang H.H.P. and Zhang T., Fate of antibiotic resistance genes in sewage treatment plant revealed by metagenomic approach, Water Research. 2014, 62: 97-106.
Zhang T., Antibiotics Resistance Genes in Sewage and Related Water Environment , 3rd INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL DIMENSION OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE, Germany. 2015.
Zhang T., Exploring Bacterial Diversity, Identifying Pathogens and Detecting Antibiotic Resistance Genes Using Next Generation Sequencing , The First International Conference on All Material Fluxes in River-Ecosystem (AMFR2015), Beijing, China. 2015.
Zhang T., Interactions of Major Bacterial Populations in Phenol Anaerobic Degradation , Workshop of Anaerobic Syntrophy: Microbial Ecology & Energetics, Hong Kong . 2015.
Zhang T., Scientific Reports. 2015.


Researcher : Zou W

List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T. and Zou W., Development of a Green Building Product Labelling Scheme in Hong Kong Phase II – Inception Report, A report submitted to the Hong Kong Green Building Council. 2014, 20 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Hou H. and Zou W., Development of a Green Building Product Labelling Scheme in Hong Kong – Final Report, A report submitted to the Hong Kong Green Building Council. 2015, 124 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Zou W., Wong K.W.K. and Huang G.Q., Lean construction of public housing production in Hong Kong: a process-based approach, Proceedings: 40th IAHS World Congress on Housing – Sustainable Housing Construction, December 16-19, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. 2014, 10 pages.


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