DEPT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING



Researcher : Au ASK

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




Researcher : Au FTK

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


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


Project Title: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:Practical guidelines for seismic design and rating of bridges in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Au FTK
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Construction Industry Council Research Fund
Start Date:08/2016


List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., Associate Editor, Journal of Bridge Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers. 2018.
Au F.T.K., Full-range and long-term behaviour of prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs, Keynote Lecture, International Conference on Structural Engineering and Computational Mechanics held at Guangdong University of Technology in Guangzhou, China on August 25-27, 2017. 2017.
Au F.T.K., CHEN X., Jiang R. and Huang T., Full-range and long-term behaviour of prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs, Journal of Civil Engineering Research. Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2017, 7(2): 35-45.
Au F.T.K., Member of Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Sound and Vibration. 2017.
Au F.T.K., Member of Editorial Board , Structural Monitoring and Maintenance. Techno Press, 2017.
Au F.T.K., Member of Editorial Board, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An International Journal, Techno Press. 2017.
CHEN X., Bai Z. and Au F.T.K., Effect of confinement on flexural ductility design of concrete beams, Computers and Concrete. Daejeon, Techno-Press Ltd., 2017, 20(2): 129-143.
CHEN X., ZENG Y., Au F.T.K. and Jiang R., Interaction of plastic hinges in prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs, Engineering Structures. New York, ScienceDirect, 2017, 150: 359-372.
CHEN X., PANDEY M., Bai Z. and Au F.T.K., Long-Term Behavior of Prestressed Concrete Bridges with Corrugated Steel Webs, Journal of Bridge Engineering. ASCE, 2017, 22(8): 04017040.
CHEN X., ZENG Y., Au F.T.K. and Jiang R., Structural Excellence Award 2018 - R&D Award: Grand Award of Structural Division of HKIE for the paper “X.C. Chen, Y. Zeng, F.T.K. Au and R.J. Jiang, Interaction of plastic hinges in prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs, Engineering Structures, Volume 150, Pages 359-372, 2017.”, Structural Division of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2018.
Ding Y., Zhang W. and Au F.T.K., Ningbo City Natural Science Paper Award 2015-2016 Third Class Award (Y. Ding, W. Zhang and F.T.K. Au, Effect of dynamic impact at modular bridge expansion joints on bridge design, Engineering Structures, Volume 127, pp. 645-662, 2016.), 宁波市自然科学优秀论文奖2015-2016年度三等奖(丁勇,张纬,区达光,模数式桥梁伸缩缝上的动力冲击及其对桥梁设计的影响,2016;发布日期:2017年11月08日)(Y. Ding, W. Zhang and F.T.K. Au, Effect of dynamic impact at modular bridge expansion joints on bridge design, Engineering Structures, Volume 127, pp. 645-662, 2016.), Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. 浙江省宁波市, 2017.
QI Z. and Au F.T.K., Identifying mode shapes of girder bridges using dynamic responses extracted from a moving vehicle under impact excitation, International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics. Singapore, World Scientific, 2017, 17(8): 1750081.
WU X., Au F.T.K. and Li J., Experimental investigation of post-tensioned concrete bridge beams exposed to hydrocarbon fire, SiF 2018, The 10th International Conference on Structures in Fire, FireSERT. Antrim, Ulster University, 2018, 505-512.
ZHAN Y. and Au F.T.K., Bridge surface roughness detection based on double-vehicle-double-pass technique, IABSE Conference Copenhagen 2018, June 25-27, 2018, Copenhagen, Denmark. Zürich, ETH Zürich, 2018, 385-392.
ZHAN Y. and Au F.T.K., Identification of bridge surface roughness profile using drive-by technique, 39th IABSE Symposium – Engineering the Future, September 21-23, 2017, Vancouver, Canada. Zurich, IABSE, 2017, 3253-3260.
ZHAN Y. and Au F.T.K., Using an instrumented vehicle to estimate surface roughness of a bridge, COMPDYN 2017, 6th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. Athens, National Technical University of Athens, 2017, 2: 3235-3247.
ZHANG L., WEI Y., Au F.T.K. and Li J., Experimental study of two-way post-tensioned flat slabs in fire, Journal of Structural Fire Engineering. Emerald, 2017.


Researcher : Bai J

List of Research Outputs

FENG Y., Wu D., Li H., Bai J., Hu Y., Liao C., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Activation of Persulfates Using Siderite as a Source of Ferrous Ions: Sulfate Radical Production, Stoichiometric Efficiency, and Implications, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2018, 6: 3624-3631.
Gu W., Bai J., Dong B., Zhuang X., Zhao J., Zhang C., Wang J. and Shih K., Catalytic effect of graphene in bioleaching copper from waste printed circuit boards by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans, Hydrometallurgy. 2017, 171: 172-178.
Guo W., Bai J., Dong B., Zhuang X., Zhao J., Zhang C., Wang J. and Shih K., Enhanced bioleaching efficiency of copper from waste printed circuit board driven by nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes modified electrode, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017, 324: 122-129.


Researcher : Bai Z

List of Research Outputs

CHEN X., Bai Z. and Au F.T.K., Effect of confinement on flexural ductility design of concrete beams, Computers and Concrete. Daejeon, Techno-Press Ltd., 2017, 20(2): 129-143.
CHEN X., PANDEY M., Bai Z. and Au F.T.K., Long-Term Behavior of Prestressed Concrete Bridges with Corrugated Steel Webs, Journal of Bridge Engineering. ASCE, 2017, 22(8): 04017040.


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


List of Research Outputs

SAULICK Y., Nunes Lourenco S.D., Baudet B.A., Woche S.K. and Bachmann J., Physical properties controlling water repellency in synthesized granular solids, European Journal of Soil Science. 2018.


Researcher : CAI Y

List of Research Outputs

CAI Y. and Young B., Experimental Investigation on Cold-formed Austenitic Stainless Steel Bolted Connections under Fire Condition, Proceedings of the 1st China's National Conference on Cold-formed Steel Structures, Shanghai, China. 2017, 57-67 (In Chinese).
CAI Y. and Young B., Structural Behaviour of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Bolted Connections at Post-fire Condition, Proceedings of the 5th International Experts Seminar on Stainless Steel in Structures, The Steel Construction Institute, UK. 2017.
CAI Y. and Young B., Transient State Tests of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Bolted Connections, Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2017, Paper ID 01.09.
Cai Y. and Young B., Cold-formed Stainless Steel Double Shear Bolted Connections by Transient State Test Method, Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Steel, Space and Composite Structures, Perth, Australia (Keynote Paper). 2018.
Cai Y., Grand Prize, The HKIE Innovation Awards for Young Members 2018, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). 2018.
Cai Y., Stainless steel bolted connections at elevated temperatures, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2017.


Researcher : CHEN L

List of Research Outputs

LU Q., CHEN L., Lee S.H. and ZHAO X., Activity theory-based analysis of BIM implementation in building O&M and first response, Automation in Construction. 2018, 85: 317-332.
ZHAO X., Pan W. and CHEN L., Disentangling the relationships between business model innovation for low or zero carbon buildings and its influencing factors using structural equation modelling, Journal of Cleaner Production. Elsevier, 2018, 178: 154-165.


Researcher : CHEN M

List of Research Outputs

CHEN M. and Young B., Experimental Study on Cold-formed Steel Semi-oval Hollow Section Columns, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 549-556.


Researcher : CHEN X

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., CHEN X., Jiang R. and Huang T., Full-range and long-term behaviour of prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs, Journal of Civil Engineering Research. Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2017, 7(2): 35-45.
CHEN X., Bai Z. and Au F.T.K., Effect of confinement on flexural ductility design of concrete beams, Computers and Concrete. Daejeon, Techno-Press Ltd., 2017, 20(2): 129-143.
CHEN X., ZENG Y., Au F.T.K. and Jiang R., Interaction of plastic hinges in prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs, Engineering Structures. New York, ScienceDirect, 2017, 150: 359-372.
CHEN X., PANDEY M., Bai Z. and Au F.T.K., Long-Term Behavior of Prestressed Concrete Bridges with Corrugated Steel Webs, Journal of Bridge Engineering. ASCE, 2017, 22(8): 04017040.
CHEN X., ZENG Y., Au F.T.K. and Jiang R., Structural Excellence Award 2018 - R&D Award: Grand Award of Structural Division of HKIE for the paper “X.C. Chen, Y. Zeng, F.T.K. Au and R.J. Jiang, Interaction of plastic hinges in prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs, Engineering Structures, Volume 150, Pages 359-372, 2017.”, Structural Division of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2018.


Researcher : CHENG Y

List of Research Outputs

CHENG Y. and Szeto W.Y., A heterogeneous electric vehicle routing problem, Poster presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
CHENG Y. and Szeto W.Y., Artificial bee colony approach to solving the electric vehicle routing problem, Journal of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies. 2018, 12: 975-990.
CHENG Y. and Szeto W.Y., Artificial bee colony approach to solving the electric vehicle routing problem, Paper presented at the 12th EASTS International Conference of Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies, September 18-21, 2017, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 2017.


Researcher : CUI W

List of Research Outputs

CUI W. and Chui T.F.M., Subsurface lateral heat flux within the heterogeneous surface of a subtropical wetland and its potential contribution to energy imbalance, Journal of Hydrometeorology. 2017, 18: 3125-3144.
CUI W. and Chui T.F.M., Temporal and spatial variations of energy balance closure across FLUXNET research sites, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States, 2017, H33B-1670.
Chui T.F.M. and CUI W., Analysis on energy balance closure of wetlands in different latitudes: the role of surface heterogeneity, Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 14th Annual Meeting. Singapore, 2017, HS10-A004.


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




Researcher : Cai Y

Project Title:the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures; Transient state tests of cold-formed stainless steel bolted connections
Investigator(s):Cai Y
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2017
Completion Date:09/2017


List of Research Outputs

CAI Y. and Young B., Experimental Investigation on Cold-formed Austenitic Stainless Steel Bolted Connections under Fire Condition, Proceedings of the 1st China's National Conference on Cold-formed Steel Structures, Shanghai, China. 2017, 57-67 (In Chinese).
CAI Y. and Young B., Structural Behaviour of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Bolted Connections at Post-fire Condition, Proceedings of the 5th International Experts Seminar on Stainless Steel in Structures, The Steel Construction Institute, UK. 2017.
CAI Y. and Young B., Transient State Tests of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Bolted Connections, Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2017, Paper ID 01.09.
Cai Y. and Young B., Cold-formed Stainless Steel Double Shear Bolted Connections by Transient State Test Method, Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Steel, Space and Composite Structures, Perth, Australia (Keynote Paper). 2018.
Cai Y., Grand Prize, The HKIE Innovation Awards for Young Members 2018, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). 2018.
Cai Y., Stainless steel bolted connections at elevated temperatures, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2017.


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:Impact of suspended sediment, turbidity and streamflow conditions on river biodiversity in the Lai Chi Wo catchment in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chen J, Ng CN, Peart MR, Hau CH, Xu Q
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Environment and Conservation Fund
Start Date:03/2016
Completion Date:02/2018


Project Title:Application of weather forecast for evaluating air quality in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016
Completion Date:05/2018


Project Title:Diagnosis and Prognosis of Intensifying Eutrophication, Hypoxia and the Ecosystem Consequences around Hong Kong Waters: Coupled Physical-biogeochemical-pollution Studies
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Theme-based Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Seasonal forecast of heavy rainfall and related flash flood under climate change for Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:AOGS 2018; Understanding Socioeconomic Drought Events Under Climate Change
Investigator(s):Chen J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2018
Completion Date:06/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chen J., Future large dams for supporting the future population growth and socioeconomic development, International Symposium on Water Resources Management and Comprehensive Reclamation of River Basins, Nanjing, China. 2017.
Chen J., Liu K., Xu Q., LU Y., Peart M.R., Hau C.H., Hui H.H. and SO Y.K., Influences of River Water Turbidity and Other Physical Properties on Biodiversity in the Lai Chi Wo in Hong Kong, China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Chen J., Xu Q. and Peart M.R., Modeling Severities of Rainfall and Runoff Extremes in Ungauged Catchments, AOGS2018, Hawaii, USA, June 2018.
Chen J., Pilot exploration of utilization of atmospheric water resources, Water Security & Sustainable Development under Changing Environment, The 2nd International Top-Level Forum on Engineering Science and Technology Development Strategy. 2017.
Chen J., Preliminary study results of effect of Acoustic wave on cloud drops, International Workshop on Global Water Cycle and Sky River. 2018.
Chen J. and Sun X., Seasonal Forecasting of Air Quality in Hong Kong, China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Chen J., Sustainable development of population and economy under the situation of global dam construction, the 15th Water Forum of China (with about 1000 audience). 2017.
FENG X. and Chen J., Challenge and Difficulty of Achieving Accurate Simulation of Streamflow from a Large River Basin, the Pearl River Basin, in South China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
FENG X. and Chen J., Challenges and Difficulties of Integrated Study on the Pearl River Basin and Pearl River Estuary, AOGS2018, Hawaii, USA, June 2018.
FENG X. and Chen J., Numerical Modeling of Influences of Point Source and Non-Point Source Pollution on Water Quality in the Pearl River Basin in South China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
FENG X. and Chen J., Numerical Modeling of Influences of Point Source and Non-Point Source Pollution on Water Quality in the Pearl River Basin in South China, AOGS2018 Hawaii, USA, June 2018.
Hossain F., Beighley E., Burian S., Chen J., Mitra A., Niyogi D., Pielke R. and Wegner D., Review of Approaches and Recommendations for Improving Resilience of Water Management Infrastructure: The Case for Large Dams, Journal of Infrastructure Systems. 2017, 23: 02517001.
LU Y., Xu Q., Chen J. and Peart M.R., Relationship Between Sediment Transport and Water Turbidity in Lai Chi Wo River in Hong Kong, China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Niu J., Chen J., Wang K. and Sivakumar B., Multi-scale streamflow variability responses to precipitation over the headwater catchments in southern China, Journal of Hydrology. 2017, 551: 14-28.
QIU L. and Chen J., Global Precipitation Seasonal Forecast Skills Using Teleconnection Techniques, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
QIU L. and Chen J., Teleconnection Influence on Droughts in Singapore Region, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Shi H., Chen J. and Li T., A Recursive Strategy for Long-Term Prediction of Future Monthly Precipitation in the Three-River Headwaters region in China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Shi H., Chen J., Wang K. and Niu J., A new method and a new index for identifying socioeconomic drought events under climate change: A case study of the East River basin in China, Science of The Total Environment. 2018, 616-617: 363-375.
Shi H., Chen J., Li T. and Wang G., A new method for estimation of spatially distributed rainfall through merging satellite observations, raingauge records, and terrain digital elevation model data, Journal of Hydro-environment Research. 2017.
Shi H. and Chen J., Characteristics of climate change and its relationship with land use/cover change in Yunnan Province, China, International Journal of Climatology. RMetS, 2018, 38: 2520-2537.
Sun L., Li Q. and Chen J., Boreal Vegetation Shows Different Seasonal Response to Global Warming Over the high-latitude northern hemisphere, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Sun L., Chen J. and Li Q., Seasonal Terrestrial Temperature Response to Climate Changes, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Sun L., Chen J. and Li Q., Tempo-Spatial Distribution of Vegetation Response to Precipitation Across the Belt and Road Regions, AOGS2018, Hawaii, USA, June 2018.
Xu Q., Chen J. and Peart M.R., Analysis of the Storms and Floods Due to Typhoon in the Lai Chi Wo Catchment in Hong Kong, China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Xu Q., Chau H., Chen J., Peart M.R., LU Y. and Shi H., Enhanced Topmodel for Simulating Soil Erosion and Sediment Transport in the Lai Chi Wo Catchment in Hong Kong, China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Xu Q., Chen J., Peart M.R., Ng C.N., Hau C.H. and Law W.W.Y., Exploration of severities of rainfall and runoff extremes in ungauged catchments: A case study of Lai Chi Wo in Hong Kong, China, Science of the Total Environment. 2018, 634: 640-649.


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 : Choo J

List of Research Outputs

Borja R.I., Choo J. and Semnani S.J., On the anisotropy, thermoplasticity, and multiscale poromechanics of shale, 6th Biot Conference on Poromechanics. Reston, VA, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017.
Choo J. and Sun W.C., Coupled phase-field and plasticity modeling of geological materials: From brittle fracture to ductile flow, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 2018, 330: 1-32.
Choo J. and Sun W.C., Cracking and damage from crystallization in pores: Coupled chemo-hydro-mechanics and phase-field modeling, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 2018, 335: 347-379.
Choo J. and Lee S., Enriched Galerkin finite elements for coupled poromechanics with local mass conservation, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 2018, 341: 311–332.
Sun W.C., Cai Z. and Choo J., Mixed Arlequin method for multiscale poromechanics problems, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering. 2017, 111: 624-659.


Researcher : Chui TFM

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: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:Incorporation of Hyporheic Zone into Stream Rehabilitation
Investigator(s):Chui TFM, Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Examinig Salinity of Deep Bay Intertidal Mudflat
Investigator(s):Chui TFM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2016
Completion Date:03/2018


Project Title:Transition to Green Drainage System via Optimal Low Impact Development Retrofits
Investigator(s):Chui TFM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2016


Project Title:Implementing bioretention cells in shallow groundwater environment
Investigator(s):Chui TFM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2017


Project Title:Hydrological and ecological responses of tidal marshes to environmental changes in semi-enclosed bays
Investigator(s):Chui TFM, Gu J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2017


Project Title:2017 AGU Fall Meeting; 1. Assessing the robustness of green infrastructure under stochastic design storms and climate change Scenarios/2. Temporal and spatial variations of energy balance closure across FLUXNET research sites
Investigator(s):Chui TFM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2017
Completion Date:12/2017


Project Title:Examining exotic and native mangrove species in intertidal zones
Investigator(s):Chui TFM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs

CUI W. and Chui T.F.M., Subsurface lateral heat flux within the heterogeneous surface of a subtropical wetland and its potential contribution to energy imbalance, Journal of Hydrometeorology. 2017, 18: 3125-3144.
CUI W. and Chui T.F.M., Temporal and spatial variations of energy balance closure across FLUXNET research sites, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States, 2017, H33B-1670.
Chang N., Lu J., Chui T.F.M. and Hartshorn N., Global policy analysis of low impact development for stormwater management in urban regions, Land Use Policy. 2018, 70: 368-383.
Chui T.F.M. and CUI W., Analysis on energy balance closure of wetlands in different latitudes: the role of surface heterogeneity, Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 14th Annual Meeting. Singapore, 2017, HS10-A004.
Chui T.F.M. and YANG Y., Assessing the robustness of green infrastructure under stochastic design storms and climate change scenarios, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States, 2017, NH52A-08.
Chui T.F.M. and Huang P., Developing empirical equations to characterize hyporheic exchange in a single pool-riffle sequence, Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 14th Annual Meeting. Singapore, 2017, HS17-A004.
Chui T.F.M., Eco-hydrological impacts of land reclamation on intertidal mudflat in the Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, International Summit Forum on Engineering Science and Technology, CAE & the 20th Anniversary of PACE Association. Innovative Technology of Watershed Ecological Engineering and Environmental Management. 2017, Session 1 Ecological Restoration and Management in Wetlands..
Chui T.F.M., Modeling the temporal dynamics of benthic biomass with hydrological factors: impact assessment of land reclamation, Invited talk at The Second International Workshop on Eco-Shoreline Designs for Sustainable Coast Development. Hong Kong, China. 2018.
Chui T.F.M., Sustainable stormwater drainage systems: from small-scale design to large-scale optimization, Seminar at Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin, United States. 2017.
HUANG P. and Chui T.F.M., Effects of streamflow and groundwater on hyporheic exchange in a sinuous gravel stream with pool-riffle sequences, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States., 2017, H23D-1695.
HUANG P. and Chui T.F.M., Effects of streamflow, bedform amplitude and groundwater on hyporheic exchange in a sinuous gravel stream with pool-riffle sequences, Invited talk at Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 15th Annual Meeting, oral session HS02-D1-AM2-318A-005. Honolulu, HI, United States.. 2018.
HUANG P. and Chui T.F.M., Empirical equations to predict the characteristics of hyporheic exchange in a pool-riffle sequence, Groundwater. 2018.
LIU S. and Chui T.F.M., Impacts of different rainfall patterns on hyporheic zone under transient conditions, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States, 2017, H23D-1708.
LIU S. and Chui T.F.M., Impacts of different rainfall patterns on hyporheic zone under transient conditions, Journal of Hydrology. 2018, 561: 598-608.
LIU S. and Chui T.F.M., Impacts of streambed heterogeneity and anisotropy on residence time of hyporheic zone, Groundwater. 2018, 56: 425-436.
Liu C.Y. and Chui T.F.M., Factors influencing stormwater mitigation in permeable pavement, Water. 2017, 9: 988.
YANG Y., Chui T.F.M. and YANG Y., Analyzing and predicting the relationship between hydrodynamics and macrobenthic infauna on intertidal mudflat in the Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China. , 2017 American Water Resources Association Annual Conference. Portland, OR, United States, 2017, poster session.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Aquatic environmental changes and ecological implications from the combined effects of sea-level rise and land reclamation in Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China, Ecological Engineering. 2017, 108: 30-39.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Contrast impacts of land reclamations in bay mouth and head of semi-enclosed bay using an idealized bay and the Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China, 2017 American Water Resources Association Annual Conference. Portland, OR, United States, 2017, oral session 22.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Hydrodynamic and transport responses to land reclamation in different areas of semi-enclosed subtropical bay, Continental Shelf Research. 2017, 143: 54-66.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Impacts of sea level rise on a semi-enclosed bay inside the Pearl River Estuary, 37th IAHR World Congress. 2017, Theme 4: Coastal, Estuaries and Lakes Management. Session 1F: Paper 2016-04-18-0785.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Layout and design optimization of decentralized green infrastructures to reduce peak flows in drainage system , 14th International Conference on Urban Drainage. Prague, Czech Republic, 2017, ICUD-0130.
YANG Y., Chui T.F.M., Shen P., YANG Y. and Gu J., Modeling the temporal dynamics of intertidal benthic infauna biomass with environmental factors: Impact assessment of land reclamation, Science of The Total Environment. 2018, 618: 439-450.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Optimal sizing and design of small-scale green infrastructures to maximize hydro-environmental benefits, 14th IWA/IAHR International Conference on Urban Drainage. Prague, Czech Republic, 2017, ICUD-0132.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Optimizing surface and contributing areas of bioretention cells for stormwater runoff quality and quantity management, Journal of Environmental Management. 2018, 206: 1090-1103.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Rapid assessment of hydrologic performance of low impact development practices at different implementation levels, 37th IAHR World Congress. 2017, Theme 5: Urban Water Management. Session 12J.: Paper 2016-05-24-0784.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Rapid assessment of hydrologic performance of low impact development practices under design storms, JAWRA Journal of the American Water Resources Association. 2018, 54: 613-630.
ZHANG K. and Chui T.F.M., A comprehensive review of spatial allocation of LID-BMP-GI practices: Strategies and optimization tools, Science of The Total Environment. 2018, 621: 915-929.
ZHANG K. and Chui T.F.M., Evaluating hydrologic performance of bioretention cells in shallow groundwater, Hydrological Processes. 2017, 31: 4122-4135.
ZHANG K. and Chui T.F.M., Modified hydrology-hydraulic model to simulate surface-subsurface hydrologic dynamics of low impact development practices in urban catchments, Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 15th Annual Meeting. Honolulu, HI, United States, 2018, HS01-D2-PM1-P-010.
ZHANG K. and Chui T.F.M., Optimal designs of bioretention cells in shallow groundwater, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. 2017, H11K-02.
ZHENG S., Nunes Lourenco S.D., Cleall P.J., Chui T.F.M., Ng A.K.Y. and Millis S.W., Hydrologic behavior of model slopes with synthetic water repellent soils, Journal of Hydrology. 2017, 554: 582-599.
ZHENG S., Nunes Lourenco S.D., Cleall P.J., Millis S.W., Ng A.K.Y. and Chui T.F.M., Synthetic Water Repellent Soils for Slope Stabilization, In: Matjaž Mikoš, Željko Arbanas, Yueping Yin, Kyoji Sassa, Advancing Culture of Living with Landslides. Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017, 523-528.


Researcher : DUAN K

List of Research Outputs

Kwok C.Y. and DUAN K., Parametric Study of the Smooth Joint Contact Model on the Mechanical Behavior of Jointed Rock, International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 2017.


Researcher : Deng X

Project Title:Aeroelastic Stability and Fatigue Damage Analysis of Large Wind Turbine Blade subject to Complex Load Cases
Investigator(s):Deng X
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) (中國科學院風能利用重點實驗室)
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:Multiscale and multiobjective topology optimization of bone implant with lattice microstructure
Investigator(s):Deng X
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for New Staff
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:Fluid-Structure Interaction Modeling for Failure Analysis of Wind Turbines under Extreme Wind Conditions
Investigator(s):Deng X
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2018


List of Research Outputs

Cai J., Zheng R., Ding Y., Deng X. and Feng J., Deployment simulation of foldable origami membrane structures, Aerospace Science and Technology. Elsevier Masson, 2017, 67: 343-353.
Cai J.G., Zhou Y.H., Feng J., Deng X. and Tu Y.M., Effects of the prestress levels on the stiffness of prismatic and star-shaped tensegrity structures, Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids. 2017, 22(9): 1866-1875.
Cai J.G., Wang X.Y., Deng X. and Feng J., Form-finding method for multi-mode tensegrity structures using extended force density method by grouping elements, Composite Structures. 2018, 187: 1-9.
Gu Q., Wang L., Li Y., Deng X. and Lin C., Multi-scale response sensitivity analysis based on direct differentiation method for concrete structures, Composites Part B: Engineering. 2018, 157: 295-304.
Yan J., Deng X., Korobenko A. and Bazilevs Y., Free-surface flow modeling and simulation of horizontal-axis tidal-stream turbines, Computers & Fluids. 2017, 158: 157-166.


Researcher : Deng Y

List of Research Outputs

Guo H., Deng Y., Yao Z., Yang Z., Wang J., Lin C., Zhang T., Zhu B. and Tang C., A highly selective surface coating for enhanced membrane rejection of endocrine disrupting compounds: Mechanistic insights and implications, Water Research. 2017, 121: 197-203.


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 Fund 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 : FAN Y

List of Research Outputs

FENG Y., Li H., Wu D., Liao C., FAN Y., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Supported Palladium Nanoparticles as Highly Efficient Catalysts for Radical Production: Support-dependent Synergistic Effects, Chemosphere. 2018, 207: 27-32.


Researcher : FENG X

List of Research Outputs

FENG X. and Chen J., Challenge and Difficulty of Achieving Accurate Simulation of Streamflow from a Large River Basin, the Pearl River Basin, in South China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
FENG X. and Chen J., Challenges and Difficulties of Integrated Study on the Pearl River Basin and Pearl River Estuary, AOGS2018, Hawaii, USA, June 2018.
FENG X. and Chen J., Numerical Modeling of Influences of Point Source and Non-Point Source Pollution on Water Quality in the Pearl River Basin in South China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
FENG X. and Chen J., Numerical Modeling of Influences of Point Source and Non-Point Source Pollution on Water Quality in the Pearl River Basin in South China, AOGS2018 Hawaii, USA, June 2018.


Researcher : FENG Y

List of Research Outputs

FENG Y., Wu D., ZHOU Y. and Shih K., A Metal-Free Method of Generating Sulfate Radicals through Direct Interaction of Hydroxylamine and Peroxymonosulfate: Mechanisms, Kinetics, and Implications, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017.
FENG Y., Wu D., Li H., Bai J., Hu Y., Liao C., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Activation of Persulfates Using Siderite as a Source of Ferrous Ions: Sulfate Radical Production, Stoichiometric Efficiency, and Implications, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2018, 6: 3624-3631.
FENG Y., Li H., Wu D., Liao C., FAN Y., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Supported Palladium Nanoparticles as Highly Efficient Catalysts for Radical Production: Support-dependent Synergistic Effects, Chemosphere. 2018, 207: 27-32.
FENG Y., Lee P., Wu D. and Shih K., Surface-bound sulfate radical-dominated degradation of 1,4-dioxane by alumina-supported palladium (Pd/Al 2 O 3 ) catalyzed peroxymonosulfate, Water Research. 2017, 120: 12-21.
Feng Y., Li H., Lin L., Kong L., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Degradation of 1,4-dioxane via controlled generation of radicals by pyrite-activated oxidants: Synergistic effects, role of disulfides, and activation sites., Chemical Engineering Journal. 2018.
Li H., Zhu L., Wang J., Li L., Lee P., FENG Y. and Shih K., Effect of Nitrogen Oxides on Elemental Mercury Removal by Nanosized Mineral Sulfide, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 8530-8536.


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:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award 2003-2004
Investigator(s):Fang HHP
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award
Start Date:07/2004


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




Researcher : Feng Y

List of Research Outputs

FENG Y., Wu D., ZHOU Y. and Shih K., A Metal-Free Method of Generating Sulfate Radicals through Direct Interaction of Hydroxylamine and Peroxymonosulfate: Mechanisms, Kinetics, and Implications, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017.
FENG Y., Wu D., Li H., Bai J., Hu Y., Liao C., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Activation of Persulfates Using Siderite as a Source of Ferrous Ions: Sulfate Radical Production, Stoichiometric Efficiency, and Implications, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2018, 6: 3624-3631.
FENG Y., Li H., Wu D., Liao C., FAN Y., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Supported Palladium Nanoparticles as Highly Efficient Catalysts for Radical Production: Support-dependent Synergistic Effects, Chemosphere. 2018, 207: 27-32.
FENG Y., Lee P., Wu D. and Shih K., Surface-bound sulfate radical-dominated degradation of 1,4-dioxane by alumina-supported palladium (Pd/Al 2 O 3 ) catalyzed peroxymonosulfate, Water Research. 2017, 120: 12-21.
Feng Y., Li H., Lin L., Kong L., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Degradation of 1,4-dioxane via controlled generation of radicals by pyrite-activated oxidants: Synergistic effects, role of disulfides, and activation sites., Chemical Engineering Journal. 2018.
Li H., Zhu L., Wang J., Li L., Lee P., FENG Y. and Shih K., Effect of Nitrogen Oxides on Elemental Mercury Removal by Nanosized Mineral Sulfide, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 8530-8536.


Researcher : GUO H

List of Research Outputs

GUO H., Yao Z., YANG Z., Ma X., Wang J. and Tang C., A One-Step Rapid Assembly of Thin Film Coating Using Green Coordination Complexes for Enhanced Removal of Trace Organic Contaminants by Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 12638-12643.
Guo H., Deng Y., Yao Z., Yang Z., Wang J., Lin C., Zhang T., Zhu B. and Tang C., A highly selective surface coating for enhanced membrane rejection of endocrine disrupting compounds: Mechanistic insights and implications, Water Research. 2017, 121: 197-203.
Guo H., Yao Z., Wang J., YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Polydopamine coating on a thin film composite forward osmosis membrane for enhanced mass transport and antifouling performance, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018, 551: 234-242.
Ma X., YANG Z., Yao Z., Guo H., Xu L. and Tang C., Interfacial Polymerization with Electrosprayed Microdroplets: Toward Controllable and Ultrathin Polyamide Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 117-122.
Ma X., Yao Z., YANG Z., Guo H., Xu Z., Tang C. and Elimelech M., Nanofoaming of Polyamide Desalination Membranes To Tune Permeability and Selectivity, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 123-130.
Wang J., Wu Y., Yang Z., Guo H., Cao B. and Tang C., A novel gravity-driven nanofibrous membrane for point-of-use water disinfection: polydopamine-induced in situ silver incorporation, Scientific Reports. 2017, 7(1): 2334.
Xie M., Luo W., Guo H., Nghiem L.D., Tang C. and Gray S.R., Trace organic contaminant rejection by aquaporin forward osmosis membrane: Transport mechanisms and membrane stability, Water Research. 2018, 132: 90-98.
YANG Z., Wu Y., Guo H., Ma X., Lin C.E., ZHOU Y., Cao B., Zhu B.K., Shih K. and Tang C., A Novel Thin-Film Nano-Templated Composite Membrane with in situ Silver Nanoparticles Loading: Separation Performance Enhancement and Implications, Journal of Membrane Science . 2017, 544: 351-358.
Yao Z., Guo H., Yang Z., Lin C., Zhu B. and Tang C., Reactable substrate participating interfacial polymerization for thin film composite membranes with enhanced salt rejection performance, Desalination. 2018, 436: 1-7.


Researcher : GUO Y

List of Research Outputs

GUO Y. and Yang J., Use of shear wave velocity to evaluate in-situ state of silty sands, Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Seoul, Korea. 2017.
WEI X., GUO Y., Yang J. and Guo C., Energy-based analysis of effect of inter-particle friction on the shear behavior of granular materials, Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference: Advances in Soil Dynamics and Foundation Engineering. 2018, 62-69.
WEI X., GUO Y. and Yang J., Investigating the effects of particle shape on liquefaction resistance of sands from critical state perspective, Proceedings of the 6th International Young Geotechnical Engineers’ Conference, Seoul, Korea. 2017.
Yang J., LIU X., GUO Y. and LIANG L., A unified framework for evaluating in situ state of sand with varying fines content, Géotechnique. 2018, 68(2): 177-183.


Researcher : Guo H

List of Research Outputs

GUO H., Yao Z., YANG Z., Ma X., Wang J. and Tang C., A One-Step Rapid Assembly of Thin Film Coating Using Green Coordination Complexes for Enhanced Removal of Trace Organic Contaminants by Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 12638-12643.
Guo H., Deng Y., Yao Z., Yang Z., Wang J., Lin C., Zhang T., Zhu B. and Tang C., A highly selective surface coating for enhanced membrane rejection of endocrine disrupting compounds: Mechanistic insights and implications, Water Research. 2017, 121: 197-203.
Guo H., Yao Z., Wang J., YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Polydopamine coating on a thin film composite forward osmosis membrane for enhanced mass transport and antifouling performance, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018, 551: 234-242.
Ma X., YANG Z., Yao Z., Guo H., Xu L. and Tang C., Interfacial Polymerization with Electrosprayed Microdroplets: Toward Controllable and Ultrathin Polyamide Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 117-122.
Ma X., Yao Z., YANG Z., Guo H., Xu Z., Tang C. and Elimelech M., Nanofoaming of Polyamide Desalination Membranes To Tune Permeability and Selectivity, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 123-130.
Wang J., Wu Y., Yang Z., Guo H., Cao B. and Tang C., A novel gravity-driven nanofibrous membrane for point-of-use water disinfection: polydopamine-induced in situ silver incorporation, Scientific Reports. 2017, 7(1): 2334.
Xie M., Luo W., Guo H., Nghiem L.D., Tang C. and Gray S.R., Trace organic contaminant rejection by aquaporin forward osmosis membrane: Transport mechanisms and membrane stability, Water Research. 2018, 132: 90-98.
YANG Z., Wu Y., Guo H., Ma X., Lin C.E., ZHOU Y., Cao B., Zhu B.K., Shih K. and Tang C., A Novel Thin-Film Nano-Templated Composite Membrane with in situ Silver Nanoparticles Loading: Separation Performance Enhancement and Implications, Journal of Membrane Science . 2017, 544: 351-358.
Yao Z., Guo H., Yang Z., Lin C., Zhu B. and Tang C., Reactable substrate participating interfacial polymerization for thin film composite membranes with enhanced salt rejection performance, Desalination. 2018, 436: 1-7.


Researcher : Guo R

List of Research Outputs

Guo R. and Szeto W.Y., Day-to-day modal choice with a Pareto improvement or zero-sum revenue scheme, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2018, 110: 1-25.


Researcher : HE Q

List of Research Outputs

HE Q. and Ng T.S.T., Energy-efficient window retrofit for existing high-rise residential buildings with the consideration of mutual shading, In: P. Chan & C. Gorse, Proceedings: 33rd Annual Conference of Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM 2017), September 4-6, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, United Kingdom. 2017, 7 pages.


Researcher : HUANG P

List of Research Outputs

Chui T.F.M. and Huang P., Developing empirical equations to characterize hyporheic exchange in a single pool-riffle sequence, Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 14th Annual Meeting. Singapore, 2017, HS17-A004.
HUANG P. and Chui T.F.M., Effects of streamflow and groundwater on hyporheic exchange in a sinuous gravel stream with pool-riffle sequences, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States., 2017, H23D-1695.
HUANG P. and Chui T.F.M., Effects of streamflow, bedform amplitude and groundwater on hyporheic exchange in a sinuous gravel stream with pool-riffle sequences, Invited talk at Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 15th Annual Meeting, oral session HS02-D1-AM2-318A-005. Honolulu, HI, United States.. 2018.
HUANG P. and Chui T.F.M., Empirical equations to predict the characteristics of hyporheic exchange in a pool-riffle sequence, Groundwater. 2018.


Researcher : HUANG X

List of Research Outputs

HUANG X. and Kwok C.Y., Implementation Of A Rotational Resistance Models: A Critical Appraisal, Particuology . 2017, 34: 14-23.
YANG Z., Huang X., Wang J. and Tang C., Novel polyethyleneimine/TMC-based nanofiltration membrane prepared on a polydopamine coated substrate, Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering. 2018, 12: 273-282.


Researcher : HUANG Y

List of Research Outputs

Chen J., HUANG Y. and Young B., Design of Stainless Steel Tubular Section Beam-columns, Proceedings of the 5th International Experts Seminar on Stainless Steel in Structures, The Steel Construction Institute, UK (Invited Paper). 2017.
Huang Y. and Young B., Design of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Circular Hollow Section Columns using Direct Strength Method, Engineering Structures. Elsevier Science, 2018, 163: 177-183.
Huang Y. and Young B., Post-fire Behaviour of Ferritic Stainless Steel Material, Construction & Building Materials. Elsevier, 2017, 157: 654-667.
Lan X., Huang Y., Chan T.M. and Young B., Static Strength of Stainless Steel K- and N-joints at Elevated Temperatures, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier Science, 2018, 122: 501-509.


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 : Ho SC

List of Research Outputs

Ho S.C. and Szeto W.Y., Large neighborhood search for the static multi-vehicle bike-repositioning problem, Paper presented at INFORMS 2018 International, 17-20 June 2018, Taipei. 2018.


Researcher : Hossain MU



Researcher : Hu Y

List of Research Outputs

FENG Y., Wu D., Li H., Bai J., Hu Y., Liao C., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Activation of Persulfates Using Siderite as a Source of Ferrous Ions: Sulfate Radical Production, Stoichiometric Efficiency, and Implications, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2018, 6: 3624-3631.


Researcher : Huang P

List of Research Outputs

Chui T.F.M. and Huang P., Developing empirical equations to characterize hyporheic exchange in a single pool-riffle sequence, Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 14th Annual Meeting. Singapore, 2017, HS17-A004.
HUANG P. and Chui T.F.M., Effects of streamflow and groundwater on hyporheic exchange in a sinuous gravel stream with pool-riffle sequences, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States., 2017, H23D-1695.
HUANG P. and Chui T.F.M., Effects of streamflow, bedform amplitude and groundwater on hyporheic exchange in a sinuous gravel stream with pool-riffle sequences, Invited talk at Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 15th Annual Meeting, oral session HS02-D1-AM2-318A-005. Honolulu, HI, United States.. 2018.
HUANG P. and Chui T.F.M., Empirical equations to predict the characteristics of hyporheic exchange in a pool-riffle sequence, Groundwater. 2018.


Researcher : Huang T

List of Research Outputs

Au F.T.K., CHEN X., Jiang R. and Huang T., Full-range and long-term behaviour of prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs, Journal of Civil Engineering Research. Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2017, 7(2): 35-45.


Researcher : Huang Y

List of Research Outputs

Chen J., HUANG Y. and Young B., Design of Stainless Steel Tubular Section Beam-columns, Proceedings of the 5th International Experts Seminar on Stainless Steel in Structures, The Steel Construction Institute, UK (Invited Paper). 2017.
Huang Y. and Young B., Design of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Circular Hollow Section Columns using Direct Strength Method, Engineering Structures. Elsevier Science, 2018, 163: 177-183.
Huang Y. and Young B., Post-fire Behaviour of Ferritic Stainless Steel Material, Construction & Building Materials. Elsevier, 2017, 157: 654-667.
Lan X., Huang Y., Chan T.M. and Young B., Static Strength of Stainless Steel K- and N-joints at Elevated Temperatures, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier Science, 2018, 122: 501-509.


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

Au F.T.K., CHEN X., Jiang R. and Huang T., Full-range and long-term behaviour of prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs, Journal of Civil Engineering Research. Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2017, 7(2): 35-45.
CHEN X., ZENG Y., Au F.T.K. and Jiang R., Interaction of plastic hinges in prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs, Engineering Structures. New York, ScienceDirect, 2017, 150: 359-372.
CHEN X., ZENG Y., Au F.T.K. and Jiang R., Structural Excellence Award 2018 - R&D Award: Grand Award of Structural Division of HKIE for the paper “X.C. Chen, Y. Zeng, F.T.K. Au and R.J. Jiang, Interaction of plastic hinges in prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs, Engineering Structures, Volume 150, Pages 359-372, 2017.”, Structural Division of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2018.


Researcher : Jing L

List of Research Outputs

Jing L., YANG G. and Kwok C.Y., Coupled fluid-particle modelling of submerged granular collapse, Micro to Macro Mathematical Modelling in Soil Mechanics, 29 May – 1 June 2018, Reggio Calabria, Italy. 2018.
Jing L. and Kwok C.Y., Effect of Particle size segregation in debris flow deposition, GeoSahnghai International Conference 2018, 27-30 May 2018, Shanghai, China. 2018.
Jing L. and Kwok C.Y., Effect of geometric base roughness on size segregation, Powders and Grains, 3-7 July 2017, Montpellier, France. 2017.


Researcher : KANG H

List of Research Outputs

Nunes Lourenco S.D., SAULICK Y., ZHENG S., KANG H., LIU D., LIN H. and YAO T., Soil wettability in ground engineering: fundamentals, methods, and applications, Acta Geotechnica. 2017.


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 : Kong L

List of Research Outputs

Feng Y., Li H., Lin L., Kong L., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Degradation of 1,4-dioxane via controlled generation of radicals by pyrite-activated oxidants: Synergistic effects, role of disulfides, and activation sites., Chemical Engineering Journal. 2018.
Kong L., Han M., Shih K., Su M., Diao Z., Long J., Chen S., Hou L. and peng Y., Nano-rod Ca-decorated sludge derived carbon for removal of phosphorus., Environmental Pollution. 2018.
Kong L., Su M., Peng Y., Hou L., Liu J., Li H., Diao Z., Shih K., Xiong Y. and Chen D., Producing sawdust derived activated carbon by co-calcinations with limestone for enhanced Acid Orange II adsorption, Journal of Cleaner Production. ELESEVIER, 2017, 168: 22-29.
Shih K., YAN H. and Kong L., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Characterizing Phosphates Recovered from Wastewater, SARDINIA 2017, The 16th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy. 2017.
Shih K., YAN H. and Kong L., Quantitative X-ray Diffraction Analysis for Assisting Phosphorus Recovery from Urban Waste Stream, SUM2018 - Fourth Symposium on Urban Mining and Circular Economy, Bergamo, Italy.. 2018.
Su M., Liao C., Shih K., Xiao T., Chen D., Kong L. and Song G., Incorporation of Cadmium and Nickel into Ferrite Spinel Solid Solution: X¬ray Diffraction and X¬ray Absorption Fine Structure Analyses, Environmental Science & Technology. 2018.
Wang S., Kong L., Long J., Su M., Diao Z., Chang X., Chen D., Song G. and Shih K., Adsorption of phosphorus by calcium-flour biochar: Isotherm, kinetic and transformation studies., Chemosphere. 2018.


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




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

Chen J.J., Li G., Ng P.L. and Kwan A.K.H., Effects of superfine zeolite on strength, flowability and cohesiveness of cementitious paste, Cement and Concrete Composites. 2017, 83: 101-110.
Chen J.J., Ng P.L., Li L.G. and Kwan A.K.H., Use of superfine zeolite in conjunction with silica fume, Powder Technology. 2018, 328: 75-83.
Chu S.H. and Kwan A.K.H., A new method for pull out test of reinforcing bars in plain and fibre reinforced concrete, Engineering Structures. 2018, 164: 82-91.
Kwan A.K.H. and OUYANG Y., A novel finite element method for analysing the confinement effect in concrete-filled steel tubes, International Conference of Structural Engineering and Computational Mechanics, Guangzhou, August, 2017. 7(2): 57-62.
Kwan A.K.H. and Li L.G., Effects of micro-silica and nano-silica on fresh and hardened properties of mortar, Materials Science and Technology in Engineering Conference, Materials Division, HKIE, 2017.
Kwan A.K.H. and LING S.K., Filler technology for improving robustness and reducing cementitious paste volume of SCC, Construction and Building Materials. 2017, 153: 875-885.
Kwan A.K.H. and MA F., Two-dimensional early thermal crack analysis of concrete structures by finite element method, Engineering Structures. 2017, 143: 1-10.
Li G., Zhu J., Huang Z.H., Kwan A.K.H. and Li L.J., Combined effects of micro-silica and nano-silica on durability of mortar, Construction and Building Materials. 2017, 157: 337-347.
Li G., Lin C.J., Chen G.M., Kwan A.K.H. and Jiang T., Effects of packing on compressive behaviour of recycled aggregate concrete, Construction and Building Materials. 2017, 157: 757-777.
Li G. and Kwan A.K.H., Roles of superplasticiser dosage, water film thickness and slurry film thickness in flowability of cementitious paste, Advances in Cement Research. 2017, 29: 287-301.
Li L.G., Wang Y.M., Tan Y.P., Kwan A.K.H. and Li L.J., Adding granite dust as paste replacement to improve durability and dimensional stability of mortar, Powder Technology. 2018, 333: 269-276.
Li L.G., Zhu J. and Kwan A.K.H., Combined effects of water film thickness and polypropylene fibre factor on fresh properties of mortar, Fourth International Symposium on Design, Performance and Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete, China, 2018. 264-270.
Li L.G., Zhu J., Zhao Z.W., Kwan A.K.H. and Zheng K.L., Combined effects of water film thickness and polypropylene fibre length on fresh properties of mortar, Construction and Building Materials. 2018, 174: 586-593.
Li L.G., Zheng J.Y., Zhu J. and Kwan A.K.H., Combined usage of micro-silica and nano-silica in concrete: SP demand, cementing efficiencies and synergistic effect, Construction and Building Materials. 2018, 168: 622-632.
Li L.G., Ng P.L., Huang Z.H., Zhu J. and Kwan A.K.H., Effects of micro-silica and nano-silica on fresh properties of mortar, Materials Science. 2017, 23: 362-371.
Li L.G., Huang Z.H., Tan Y.P., Kwan A.K.H. and Liu F., Use of marble dust as paste replacement for recycling waste and improving durability and dimensional stability of mortar, Construction and Building Materials. 2018, 166: 423-432.
Ling S.K. and Kwan A.K.H., Filler technology for low-carbon high-dimensional stability concrete, Construction and Building Materials. 2018, 163: 87-96.
Ma F.J., Ng P.L. and Kwan A.K.H., Finite element analysis of RC tension member based on pseudo-discrete crack model, The 2017 World Congress on Advances in Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Ilsan (Seoul), Korea, Aug.-Sept., 2017, Proceedings edited by Choi C.K.. 2017, 13pp.
Ng P.L. and Kwan A.K.H., Impedance control method for experimental simulation of traffic vibrations in monolithic bridge widening, 13th International Conference "Mechatronic Systems and Materials. 2017, 105.
Ng P.L., Guan G.X. and Kwan A.K.H., Role of reinforcement couplers in serviceability performance of concrete members, Proceedings, 3rd International Conference on Innovative Materials, Structures and Technologies (IMST 2017), Latvia, September, 2017, published in Journal of Physics: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 2017, 251(012103).
OUYANG Y., Kwan A.K.H., Lo S.H. and Ho J.C.M., Finite element analysis of concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns with circular sections under eccentric load, Engineering Structures. 2017, 148: 387-398.
Ouyang Y. and Kwan A.K.H., Finite element analysis of square concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns under axial compressive load, Engineering Structures. 2018, 156: 443-459.


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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Numerical investigation of debris flow impact on debris-resisting barrier
Investigator(s):Kwok CY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2016


Project Title:Recycling tyre waste as a useful geo-material to enhance sustainability
Investigator(s):Kwok CY, Yue QZQ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Environment and Conservation Fund
Start Date:05/2017


List of Research Outputs

HUANG X. and Kwok C.Y., Implementation Of A Rotational Resistance Models: A Critical Appraisal, Particuology . 2017, 34: 14-23.
Jing L., YANG G. and Kwok C.Y., Coupled fluid-particle modelling of submerged granular collapse, Micro to Macro Mathematical Modelling in Soil Mechanics, 29 May – 1 June 2018, Reggio Calabria, Italy. 2018.
Jing L. and Kwok C.Y., Effect of Particle size segregation in debris flow deposition, GeoSahnghai International Conference 2018, 27-30 May 2018, Shanghai, China. 2018.
Jing L. and Kwok C.Y., Effect of geometric base roughness on size segregation, Powders and Grains, 3-7 July 2017, Montpellier, France. 2017.
Kwok C.Y., Effect of Inter-particle Friction and Surface Roughness in Granular Fluid, International workshop on Physics of Nanofriction and Tribology. 2017.
Kwok C.Y. and DUAN K., Parametric Study of the Smooth Joint Contact Model on the Mechanical Behavior of Jointed Rock, International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 2017.
LOPERA PEREZ J.C. and Kwok C.Y., Effect of rubber content on the unstable behaviour of sand-rubber mixtures under static loading: a micro-mechanical study, Geotechnique. 2017.
YANG G. and Kwok C.Y., The role of fluid viscosity in an immersed granular collapse, Powders and Grains, 3-7 July 2017, Montpellier, France. 2017.


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. and Varaiya P., Group-based hierarchical adaptive traffic-signal control Part II: Implementation, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2017, 104: 376-397.
LEE S., Wong S.C. and Varaiya P., Group-based hierarchical adaptive traffic-signal control for isolated junctions, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.
LEE S., Wong S.C. and Varaiya P., Group-based hierarchical adaptive traffic-signal control part I: Formulation, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2017, 105: 1-18.


Researcher : LI B

List of Research Outputs

LI B. and Szeto W.Y., Taxi service area regulation: formulation and analysis., Paper presented at 2018 INFORMS International Conference, June, 17- 20, 2018, Taipei.. 2018.
LI B. and Szeto W.Y., Taxi service area regulation: formulation and analysis, Poster presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong.. 2017.


Researcher : LI H

List of Research Outputs

Dong M., Wang Z., LI H., Guo H., Li X., Shih K. and Wang J.J., Metallurgy Inspired Formation of Homogeneous Al2O3 Coating Layer to Improve the Electrochemical Properties of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 Cathode Material, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering . 2017, 5: 10199-10205.
FENG Y., Wu D., Li H., Bai J., Hu Y., Liao C., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Activation of Persulfates Using Siderite as a Source of Ferrous Ions: Sulfate Radical Production, Stoichiometric Efficiency, and Implications, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2018, 6: 3624-3631.
FENG Y., Li H., Wu D., Liao C., FAN Y., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Supported Palladium Nanoparticles as Highly Efficient Catalysts for Radical Production: Support-dependent Synergistic Effects, Chemosphere. 2018, 207: 27-32.
Feng Y., Li H., Lin L., Kong L., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Degradation of 1,4-dioxane via controlled generation of radicals by pyrite-activated oxidants: Synergistic effects, role of disulfides, and activation sites., Chemical Engineering Journal. 2018.
Guo M., Liu F., Leung Y.H., He Y.L., Ng A.M.C., Djurisic A., LI H., Shih K. and Chan W.K., Annealing-Induced Antibacterial Activity in TiO2 under Ambient Light , The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. American Chemical Society, 2017, 121(43): 24060-24068.
Jiang S., Liu X., Li H., Wang J., YANG Z., Peng H. and Shih K., Synergistic Effect of HCl and NO in Elemental Mercury Catalytic Oxidation over La2O3-TiO2 Catalyst, Fuel. 2017, 215: 232-238.
LI H. and Young B., Cold-formed Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Structural Members Subjected to Concentrated Bearing Loads, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2017, 145: 392-405.
LI H. and Young B., Design of Concrete-filled High Strength Steel Tubular X-joints subjected to Compression, Proceedings of the 12th International conference on Advances in Steel- Concrete Composite Structures, Valencia, Spain. 2018, 483-490.
LI H. and Young B., Design of Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Sections subjected to Concentrated Bearing Load, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 513-521.
LI H. and Young B., Post-fire Mechanical Properties of High Strength Steels, Proceedings of the 12th International conference on Advances in Steel- Concrete Composite Structures, Valencia, Spain (Keynote Paper). 2018, 83-90.
LI H. and Young B., Tests of Concrete-filled High Strength Steel Tubular X-joints under Compression, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 137-143.
Li H., Zhang W., Wang J., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., Coexistence of enhanced Hg 0 oxidation and induced Hg 2+ reduction on CuO/TiO 2 catalyst in the presence of NO and NH 3, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017.
Li H., Zhang W., Wang J., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., Copper Slag as a Catalyst for Mercury Oxidation in Coal Combustion Flue Gas, Waste Management. 2017, 74: 253-259.
Li H., Zhu L., Wang J., Li L., Lee P., FENG Y. and Shih K., Effect of Nitrogen Oxides on Elemental Mercury Removal by Nanosized Mineral Sulfide, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 8530-8536.
Li H., Gao Y., Xiong Z., Liao C. and Shih K., Enhanced Selective Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 to CH4 over Plasmonic Au Modified g-C3N4 Photocatalyst under UV-Vis Light Irradiation, Applied Surface Science . 2018, 2018: 552-559.
Li H., Zhao J., Zhang W., Yang J., Wang J., Zhang M., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., NH3 Inhibits Mercury Oxidation over Low-Temperature MnOx/TiO2 SCR Catalyst, Fuel Processing Technology. 2018, 176: 124-130.
Li H., Gao Y., Xiong Z., Liao C. and Shih K., Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 to CH4 over Plasmonic Au Modified g-C3N4 Photocatalyst under UV-Vis Light Irradiation, Applied Surface Science. 2018, 439: 552-559.
Milovanović J., Luque R., Tschentscher R., Romero A., LI H., Shih K. and Rajić N., Study on the pyrolysis products of two different hardwood lignins in the presence of NiO contained-zeolites, Biomass and Bioenergy. 2017, 103: 29-34.
Sun Q., Bijelić M., Djurisic A., Suchomski C., LIU X., Xie M.H., Ng A.M.C., LI H., Shih K., Burazer S., Skoko Z., Djerdj I. and Popović J., Graphene-oxide-wrapped ZnMn2O4 as a high performance lithium-ion battery anode , Nanotechnology. IOP Publishing, 2017, 28(45): 455401:1-14.
Wang J.J., Zhang G., Liu Z., LI H., Liu Y., Wang Z., Li X. and Mai L., Li3V(MoO4)3 as a Novel Electrode Material with Good Lithium Storage Properties and Improved Initial Coulombic Efficiency, Nano Energy . 2017, 44: 272-178.
Wong M.K., Liu F., Kam C.S., Leung T.L., TAM H.W., Djurisic A., Popović J., LI H., Shih K., Low K.H., Chan W.K., Chen W., He Z.B., Ng A. and Surya C., Synthesis of Lead-Free Perovskite Films by Combinatorial Evaporation: Fast Processes for Screening Different Precursor Combinations, Chemistry of Materials. American Chemistry Society, 2017, 29(23): 9946-9953.
YANG Z., Li H., Liu X., Li P., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Promotional Effect of CuO Loading on the Catalytic Activity and SO2 Resistance of MnOx/TiO2 Catalyst for Simultaneous NO Reduction and Hg0 Oxidation, Fuel. 2018, 227: 671-678.
Yan Z., Hu Q., Yan G., LI H., Shih K., Yang Z., Li X., Wang Z. and Wang J.J., Co 3 O 4 /Co nanoparticles enclosed graphitic carbon as anode material for high performance Li-ion batteries, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017, 321: 495-501.


Researcher : LI H

List of Research Outputs

Dong M., Wang Z., LI H., Guo H., Li X., Shih K. and Wang J.J., Metallurgy Inspired Formation of Homogeneous Al2O3 Coating Layer to Improve the Electrochemical Properties of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 Cathode Material, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering . 2017, 5: 10199-10205.
FENG Y., Wu D., Li H., Bai J., Hu Y., Liao C., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Activation of Persulfates Using Siderite as a Source of Ferrous Ions: Sulfate Radical Production, Stoichiometric Efficiency, and Implications, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2018, 6: 3624-3631.
FENG Y., Li H., Wu D., Liao C., FAN Y., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Supported Palladium Nanoparticles as Highly Efficient Catalysts for Radical Production: Support-dependent Synergistic Effects, Chemosphere. 2018, 207: 27-32.
Feng Y., Li H., Lin L., Kong L., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Degradation of 1,4-dioxane via controlled generation of radicals by pyrite-activated oxidants: Synergistic effects, role of disulfides, and activation sites., Chemical Engineering Journal. 2018.
Guo M., Liu F., Leung Y.H., He Y.L., Ng A.M.C., Djurisic A., LI H., Shih K. and Chan W.K., Annealing-Induced Antibacterial Activity in TiO2 under Ambient Light , The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. American Chemical Society, 2017, 121(43): 24060-24068.
Jiang S., Liu X., Li H., Wang J., YANG Z., Peng H. and Shih K., Synergistic Effect of HCl and NO in Elemental Mercury Catalytic Oxidation over La2O3-TiO2 Catalyst, Fuel. 2017, 215: 232-238.
LI H. and Young B., Cold-formed Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Structural Members Subjected to Concentrated Bearing Loads, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2017, 145: 392-405.
LI H. and Young B., Design of Concrete-filled High Strength Steel Tubular X-joints subjected to Compression, Proceedings of the 12th International conference on Advances in Steel- Concrete Composite Structures, Valencia, Spain. 2018, 483-490.
LI H. and Young B., Design of Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Sections subjected to Concentrated Bearing Load, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 513-521.
LI H. and Young B., Post-fire Mechanical Properties of High Strength Steels, Proceedings of the 12th International conference on Advances in Steel- Concrete Composite Structures, Valencia, Spain (Keynote Paper). 2018, 83-90.
LI H. and Young B., Tests of Concrete-filled High Strength Steel Tubular X-joints under Compression, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 137-143.
Li H., Zhang W., Wang J., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., Coexistence of enhanced Hg 0 oxidation and induced Hg 2+ reduction on CuO/TiO 2 catalyst in the presence of NO and NH 3, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017.
Li H., Zhang W., Wang J., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., Copper Slag as a Catalyst for Mercury Oxidation in Coal Combustion Flue Gas, Waste Management. 2017, 74: 253-259.
Li H., Zhu L., Wang J., Li L., Lee P., FENG Y. and Shih K., Effect of Nitrogen Oxides on Elemental Mercury Removal by Nanosized Mineral Sulfide, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 8530-8536.
Li H., Gao Y., Xiong Z., Liao C. and Shih K., Enhanced Selective Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 to CH4 over Plasmonic Au Modified g-C3N4 Photocatalyst under UV-Vis Light Irradiation, Applied Surface Science . 2018, 2018: 552-559.
Li H., Zhao J., Zhang W., Yang J., Wang J., Zhang M., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., NH3 Inhibits Mercury Oxidation over Low-Temperature MnOx/TiO2 SCR Catalyst, Fuel Processing Technology. 2018, 176: 124-130.
Li H., Gao Y., Xiong Z., Liao C. and Shih K., Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 to CH4 over Plasmonic Au Modified g-C3N4 Photocatalyst under UV-Vis Light Irradiation, Applied Surface Science. 2018, 439: 552-559.
Milovanović J., Luque R., Tschentscher R., Romero A., LI H., Shih K. and Rajić N., Study on the pyrolysis products of two different hardwood lignins in the presence of NiO contained-zeolites, Biomass and Bioenergy. 2017, 103: 29-34.
Sun Q., Bijelić M., Djurisic A., Suchomski C., LIU X., Xie M.H., Ng A.M.C., LI H., Shih K., Burazer S., Skoko Z., Djerdj I. and Popović J., Graphene-oxide-wrapped ZnMn2O4 as a high performance lithium-ion battery anode , Nanotechnology. IOP Publishing, 2017, 28(45): 455401:1-14.
Wang J.J., Zhang G., Liu Z., LI H., Liu Y., Wang Z., Li X. and Mai L., Li3V(MoO4)3 as a Novel Electrode Material with Good Lithium Storage Properties and Improved Initial Coulombic Efficiency, Nano Energy . 2017, 44: 272-178.
Wong M.K., Liu F., Kam C.S., Leung T.L., TAM H.W., Djurisic A., Popović J., LI H., Shih K., Low K.H., Chan W.K., Chen W., He Z.B., Ng A. and Surya C., Synthesis of Lead-Free Perovskite Films by Combinatorial Evaporation: Fast Processes for Screening Different Precursor Combinations, Chemistry of Materials. American Chemistry Society, 2017, 29(23): 9946-9953.
YANG Z., Li H., Liu X., Li P., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Promotional Effect of CuO Loading on the Catalytic Activity and SO2 Resistance of MnOx/TiO2 Catalyst for Simultaneous NO Reduction and Hg0 Oxidation, Fuel. 2018, 227: 671-678.
Yan Z., Hu Q., Yan G., LI H., Shih K., Yang Z., Li X., Wang Z. and Wang J.J., Co 3 O 4 /Co nanoparticles enclosed graphitic carbon as anode material for high performance Li-ion batteries, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017, 321: 495-501.


Researcher : LI J

List of Research Outputs

LI J., Ng T.S.T. and Skitmore R.M., Developing a decision aid for selecting low-carbon refurbishment solutions for multi-story residential buildings in subtropical cities, Energy and Buildings. Elsevier, 2018, 158: 1724-1735.


Researcher : LIANG L

List of Research Outputs

Yang J., LIU X., GUO Y. and LIANG L., A unified framework for evaluating in situ state of sand with varying fines content, Géotechnique. 2018, 68(2): 177-183.


Researcher : LIN H

List of Research Outputs

LIN H., ZHENG S., Nunes Lourenco S.D. and Jaquin P., Characterization of coarse soils derived from igneous rocks for rammed earth, Engineering Geology. 2017, 228: 137-145.
Nunes Lourenco S.D., SAULICK Y., ZHENG S., KANG H., LIU D., LIN H. and YAO T., Soil wettability in ground engineering: fundamentals, methods, and applications, Acta Geotechnica. 2017.


Researcher : LING SK

List of Research Outputs

Kwan A.K.H. and LING S.K., Filler technology for improving robustness and reducing cementitious paste volume of SCC, Construction and Building Materials. 2017, 153: 875-885.
Ling S.K. and Kwan A.K.H., Filler technology for low-carbon high-dimensional stability concrete, Construction and Building Materials. 2018, 163: 87-96.


Researcher : LIU D

List of Research Outputs

Nunes Lourenco S.D., SAULICK Y., ZHENG S., KANG H., LIU D., LIN H. and YAO T., Soil wettability in ground engineering: fundamentals, methods, and applications, Acta Geotechnica. 2017.


Researcher : LIU Q

List of Research Outputs

LIU Q. and Su K.L., A displacement-based inverse analysis method to estimate in-situ Young’s modulus of steel rust in reinforced concrete, Engineering Fracture Mechanics. Oxford England, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2018, 192: 114-128.
LIU Q. and Su K.L., Experimental study on the rust expansion induced cover crack in reinforced concrete, 2nd International RILEM/COST Conference on Early Age Cracking and Serviceability in Cement-based Materials and Structures (EAC2), 12-14 September 2017, ULB-VUB, Brussels, Belgium.. Belgium, RILEM/COST, 2017, 323-328.


Researcher : LIU S

List of Research Outputs

LIU S. and Chui T.F.M., Impacts of different rainfall patterns on hyporheic zone under transient conditions, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States, 2017, H23D-1708.
LIU S. and Chui T.F.M., Impacts of different rainfall patterns on hyporheic zone under transient conditions, Journal of Hydrology. 2018, 561: 598-608.
LIU S. and Chui T.F.M., Impacts of streambed heterogeneity and anisotropy on residence time of hyporheic zone, Groundwater. 2018, 56: 425-436.


Researcher : LIU X

List of Research Outputs

Yang J., LIU X., GUO Y. and LIANG L., A unified framework for evaluating in situ state of sand with varying fines content, Géotechnique. 2018, 68(2): 177-183.


Researcher : LOOI TW

List of Research Outputs

LOOI T.W., Su K.L., Cheng B. and Tsang H.H., Effects of axial load on seismic performance of reinforced concrete walls with short shear span, Engineering Structures. OXON, ENGLAND, ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2017, 151: 312-326.


Researcher : LOPERA PEREZ JC

List of Research Outputs

LOPERA PEREZ J.C. and Kwok C.Y., Effect of rubber content on the unstable behaviour of sand-rubber mixtures under static loading: a micro-mechanical study, Geotechnique. 2017.


Researcher : LU Q

List of Research Outputs

LU Q., CHEN L., Lee S.H. and ZHAO X., Activity theory-based analysis of BIM implementation in building O&M and first response, Automation in Construction. 2018, 85: 317-332.
LU Q. and Lee S.H., Image-Based Technologies for Constructing As-Is Building Information Models for Existing Buildings, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 2017, 31: 04017005.


Researcher : LU Y

List of Research Outputs

Chen J., Liu K., Xu Q., LU Y., Peart M.R., Hau C.H., Hui H.H. and SO Y.K., Influences of River Water Turbidity and Other Physical Properties on Biodiversity in the Lai Chi Wo in Hong Kong, China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
LU Y., Xu Q., Chen J. and Peart M.R., Relationship Between Sediment Transport and Water Turbidity in Lai Chi Wo River in Hong Kong, China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Xu Q., Chau H., Chen J., Peart M.R., LU Y. and Shi H., Enhanced Topmodel for Simulating Soil Erosion and Sediment Transport in the Lai Chi Wo Catchment in Hong Kong, China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.


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


List of Research Outputs

Yin S., Sandberg M., Lam K.M. and Li Y., Near-field merging and penetration of triple starting plumes from volumetric heat sources in a calm environment, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 2017, 115: 1321-1333.
Yin S., Li Y., Sandberg M. and Lam K.M., The effect of building spacing on near-field temporal evolution of triple building plumes, Building and Environment. 2017, 122: 35-49.


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 YCD, Lam HN, Chan ATY, Chan LS, Ho PL, Hui CMS, Leung MKH, Li Y
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003




Researcher : Lee SH

Project Title:An Image-Driven Integrated Approach to Construct IFC-based As-Is Building Information Models of Existing Buildings for Operations and Maintenance and First Response
Investigator(s):Lee SH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Image-based as-is building energy model (BEM) construction to support building energy retrofits
Investigator(s):Lee SH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:U21 Graduate Collaborative Research Awards
Start Date:11/2017


List of Research Outputs

LU Q., CHEN L., Lee S.H. and ZHAO X., Activity theory-based analysis of BIM implementation in building O&M and first response, Automation in Construction. 2018, 85: 317-332.
LU Q. and Lee S.H., Image-Based Technologies for Constructing As-Is Building Information Models for Existing Buildings, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 2017, 31: 04017005.
ZHOU H., Lee S.H. and YING H., VPL-Based Code Translation for Automated Compliance Checking of Building Envelope Energy Efficiency, Construction Research Congress 2018. ASCE, 1-12.


Researcher : Li H

List of Research Outputs

Dong M., Wang Z., LI H., Guo H., Li X., Shih K. and Wang J.J., Metallurgy Inspired Formation of Homogeneous Al2O3 Coating Layer to Improve the Electrochemical Properties of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 Cathode Material, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering . 2017, 5: 10199-10205.
FENG Y., Wu D., Li H., Bai J., Hu Y., Liao C., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Activation of Persulfates Using Siderite as a Source of Ferrous Ions: Sulfate Radical Production, Stoichiometric Efficiency, and Implications, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2018, 6: 3624-3631.
FENG Y., Li H., Wu D., Liao C., FAN Y., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Supported Palladium Nanoparticles as Highly Efficient Catalysts for Radical Production: Support-dependent Synergistic Effects, Chemosphere. 2018, 207: 27-32.
Feng Y., Li H., Lin L., Kong L., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Degradation of 1,4-dioxane via controlled generation of radicals by pyrite-activated oxidants: Synergistic effects, role of disulfides, and activation sites., Chemical Engineering Journal. 2018.
Guo M., Liu F., Leung Y.H., He Y.L., Ng A.M.C., Djurisic A., LI H., Shih K. and Chan W.K., Annealing-Induced Antibacterial Activity in TiO2 under Ambient Light , The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. American Chemical Society, 2017, 121(43): 24060-24068.
Jiang S., Liu X., Li H., Wang J., YANG Z., Peng H. and Shih K., Synergistic Effect of HCl and NO in Elemental Mercury Catalytic Oxidation over La2O3-TiO2 Catalyst, Fuel. 2017, 215: 232-238.
LI H. and Young B., Cold-formed Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Structural Members Subjected to Concentrated Bearing Loads, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2017, 145: 392-405.
LI H. and Young B., Design of Concrete-filled High Strength Steel Tubular X-joints subjected to Compression, Proceedings of the 12th International conference on Advances in Steel- Concrete Composite Structures, Valencia, Spain. 2018, 483-490.
LI H. and Young B., Design of Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Sections subjected to Concentrated Bearing Load, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 513-521.
LI H. and Young B., Post-fire Mechanical Properties of High Strength Steels, Proceedings of the 12th International conference on Advances in Steel- Concrete Composite Structures, Valencia, Spain (Keynote Paper). 2018, 83-90.
LI H. and Young B., Tests of Concrete-filled High Strength Steel Tubular X-joints under Compression, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 137-143.
Li H., Zhang W., Wang J., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., Coexistence of enhanced Hg 0 oxidation and induced Hg 2+ reduction on CuO/TiO 2 catalyst in the presence of NO and NH 3, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017.
Li H., Zhang W., Wang J., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., Copper Slag as a Catalyst for Mercury Oxidation in Coal Combustion Flue Gas, Waste Management. 2017, 74: 253-259.
Li H., Zhu L., Wang J., Li L., Lee P., FENG Y. and Shih K., Effect of Nitrogen Oxides on Elemental Mercury Removal by Nanosized Mineral Sulfide, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 8530-8536.
Li H., Gao Y., Xiong Z., Liao C. and Shih K., Enhanced Selective Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 to CH4 over Plasmonic Au Modified g-C3N4 Photocatalyst under UV-Vis Light Irradiation, Applied Surface Science . 2018, 2018: 552-559.
Li H., Zhao J., Zhang W., Yang J., Wang J., Zhang M., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., NH3 Inhibits Mercury Oxidation over Low-Temperature MnOx/TiO2 SCR Catalyst, Fuel Processing Technology. 2018, 176: 124-130.
Li H., Gao Y., Xiong Z., Liao C. and Shih K., Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 to CH4 over Plasmonic Au Modified g-C3N4 Photocatalyst under UV-Vis Light Irradiation, Applied Surface Science. 2018, 439: 552-559.
Milovanović J., Luque R., Tschentscher R., Romero A., LI H., Shih K. and Rajić N., Study on the pyrolysis products of two different hardwood lignins in the presence of NiO contained-zeolites, Biomass and Bioenergy. 2017, 103: 29-34.
Sun Q., Bijelić M., Djurisic A., Suchomski C., LIU X., Xie M.H., Ng A.M.C., LI H., Shih K., Burazer S., Skoko Z., Djerdj I. and Popović J., Graphene-oxide-wrapped ZnMn2O4 as a high performance lithium-ion battery anode , Nanotechnology. IOP Publishing, 2017, 28(45): 455401:1-14.
Wang J.J., Zhang G., Liu Z., LI H., Liu Y., Wang Z., Li X. and Mai L., Li3V(MoO4)3 as a Novel Electrode Material with Good Lithium Storage Properties and Improved Initial Coulombic Efficiency, Nano Energy . 2017, 44: 272-178.
Wong M.K., Liu F., Kam C.S., Leung T.L., TAM H.W., Djurisic A., Popović J., LI H., Shih K., Low K.H., Chan W.K., Chen W., He Z.B., Ng A. and Surya C., Synthesis of Lead-Free Perovskite Films by Combinatorial Evaporation: Fast Processes for Screening Different Precursor Combinations, Chemistry of Materials. American Chemistry Society, 2017, 29(23): 9946-9953.
YANG Z., Li H., Liu X., Li P., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Promotional Effect of CuO Loading on the Catalytic Activity and SO2 Resistance of MnOx/TiO2 Catalyst for Simultaneous NO Reduction and Hg0 Oxidation, Fuel. 2018, 227: 671-678.
Yan Z., Hu Q., Yan G., LI H., Shih K., Yang Z., Li X., Wang Z. and Wang J.J., Co 3 O 4 /Co nanoparticles enclosed graphitic carbon as anode material for high performance Li-ion batteries, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017, 321: 495-501.


Researcher : Li K

List of Research Outputs

Pan W., TENG Y., Li K. and YU C., Implications of prefabrication for the life cycle carbon emissions of high-rise buildings in high-density urban environment, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, New Orleans, US, 2-5 April 2018. US, ASCE.
Pan W., Li K. and TENG Y., Rethinking the System Boundaries of Life Cycle Carbon Assessment of Buildings, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Elsevier, 2018, 90: 379-390.
TENG Y., Pan W. and Li K., Comparing life cycle assessment databases for estimating carbon emissions of prefabricated buildings, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, New Orleans, US, 2-5 April 2018. US, ASCE.
TENG Y., Li K., Pan W. and Ng T.S.T., Reducing Buildings’ Life Cycle Carbon Emissions through Prefabrication: Evidence from and Gaps in Empirical Studies, Building and Environment. Elsevier, 2018, 132: 125-136.


Researcher : Li P

List of Research Outputs

YANG Z., Li H., Liu X., Li P., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Promotional Effect of CuO Loading on the Catalytic Activity and SO2 Resistance of MnOx/TiO2 Catalyst for Simultaneous NO Reduction and Hg0 Oxidation, Fuel. 2018, 227: 671-678.


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: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: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


Project Title:Investigation of concentration polarization during crossflow membrane filtration using laser-based detection (LIF and LDA) techniques
Investigator(s):Li XY, Lam KM
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Enhanced Separation and Sludge Refinery for Wastewater Treatment – Solving the Nexus of Pollution Control and Resource Recovery in Mega Cities
Investigator(s):Li XY, Zhang T, Shih K, Chui TFM, Leung KMY, Gu J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Theme-based Research Scheme
Start Date:11/2016


Project Title:Enhanced sedimentation and hydrolysis of solid organics for biological denitrification in wastewater treatment
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:The 7th International Multidisciplinary Conference on Optofluidics 2017; In-situ investigation of membrane fouling during membrane filtration using micro-particle image velocimetry (MicroPIV)
Investigator(s):Li XY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2017
Completion Date:07/2017


List of Research Outputs

FENG Y., Wu D., Li H., Bai J., Hu Y., Liao C., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Activation of Persulfates Using Siderite as a Source of Ferrous Ions: Sulfate Radical Production, Stoichiometric Efficiency, and Implications, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2018, 6: 3624-3631.
Feng Y., Li H., Lin L., Kong L., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Degradation of 1,4-dioxane via controlled generation of radicals by pyrite-activated oxidants: Synergistic effects, role of disulfides, and activation sites., Chemical Engineering Journal. 2018.
Zhang L. and Li X.Y., Nitrogen-doped microporous carbon: An efficient oxygen reduction catalyst for Zn-air batteries, Journal of Power Sources. 2017, 359: 71-79.
Zhang L., Wang M., Lai Y. and Li X.Y., Oil/molten salt interfacial synthesis of hybrid thin carbon nanostructures and their composites, Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 2018, 6: 4988-4996.


Researcher : Li YC

List of Research Outputs

Li Y.C., Wong S.C., Yan W., Xie S. and Wong C.P.R., Policy insights for a sustainable tourism mobility: a case study in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.
Li Y.C., Wong S.C., Xie S. and Yan W., Travel trends and characteristics of Chinese tourists in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.
MENG F., Wong S.C., WONG W. and Li Y.C., Estimation of Scaling Factors for Traffic Counts Based on Stationary and Mobile Sources of Data, International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research. 2017, 15: 180-191.
MENG F., WONG W., Wong S.C., Pei X., Li Y.C. and Huang H., Gas dynamic analogous exposure approach to interaction intensity in modeling multiple-vehicle crash frequency: a case study of crashes involving taxis, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.
MENG F., WONG W., Wong S.C., Pei X., Li Y.C. and Huang H., Gas dynamic analogous exposure approach to interaction intensity in multiple-vehicle crash analysis: Case study of crashes involving taxis, Analytic Methods in Accident Research. Elsevier, 2017, 16: 90-103.
MENG F., Du Y.C., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Modeling heterogeneous parking choice behavior on university campuses, Transportation Planning and Technology. 2018, 41: 154-169.
MENG F., XU P., Wong S.C., Huang H. and Li Y.C., Occupant-level injury severity analyses for taxis in Hong Kong: A Bayesian space-time logistic model, Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2017, 108: 297-307.
Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Wong C.P.R., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Spatio-temporal travel characteristics of the elderly in an ageing society, Travel Behaviour and Society. 2017, 9: 10-20.
Wong C.P.R., Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Elderly users’ level of satisfaction with public transport services in a high-density and transit-oriented city, Journal of Transport & Health. 2017, 7: 209-217.
Wong C.P.R., Wong S.C., MENG F. and Li Y.C., Evaluating driving capabilities of the elderly in a transit-oriented city, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.
Wong C.P.R., Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Public transport policy measures for improving elderly mobility, Transport Policy. 2018, 63: 73-79.
Wong S.C., Yan X., Radwan E. and Li Y.C., Guest Editor: Special Issue on Driving Simulation Experiments and Behavior Analyses, Journal of Transportation Safety & Security. Taylor & Francis, 2018, 10: 1-175.
Xie S., Li Y.C., Wong S.C. and Lam W.H.K., Experimental study on pedestrian flow characteristics at crosswalks under rainy conditions, Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017, 75-81.


Researcher : Liao C

List of Research Outputs

FENG Y., Wu D., Li H., Bai J., Hu Y., Liao C., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Activation of Persulfates Using Siderite as a Source of Ferrous Ions: Sulfate Radical Production, Stoichiometric Efficiency, and Implications, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2018, 6: 3624-3631.
FENG Y., Li H., Wu D., Liao C., FAN Y., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Supported Palladium Nanoparticles as Highly Efficient Catalysts for Radical Production: Support-dependent Synergistic Effects, Chemosphere. 2018, 207: 27-32.
Liao C., Liu C., Su M. and Shih K., Quantification of the Partitioning Ratio of Minor Actinide Surrogates between Zirconolite and Glass in Glass-Ceramic for Nuclear Waste Disposal, Inorganic Chemistry. 2017, 56: 9913-9921.
Ma S., Ji S., Liao C., Liu C., Shih K. and Wei H., Effects of Ionic Radius on Phase Evolution in Ln-Al Co-Doped Ca1-xLnxZrTi2-xAlxO7 (Ln = La, Nd, Gd, Ho, Yb) Solid Solutions, Ceramics International. 2018, 44: 15124-15132.
Su M., Liao C., Shih K., Xiao T., Chen D., Kong L. and Song G., Incorporation of Cadmium and Nickel into Ferrite Spinel Solid Solution: X¬ray Diffraction and X¬ray Absorption Fine Structure Analyses, Environmental Science & Technology. 2018.
ZHOU Y., Liao C. and Shih K., Combined Fe2O3 and CaCO3 Additives to Enhance the Immobilization of Pb in Cathode Ray Tube Funnel Glass, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2018, 6: 3669-3675.


Researcher : Lin L

List of Research Outputs

Feng Y., Li H., Lin L., Kong L., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Degradation of 1,4-dioxane via controlled generation of radicals by pyrite-activated oxidants: Synergistic effects, role of disulfides, and activation sites., Chemical Engineering Journal. 2018.


Researcher : Liu C

List of Research Outputs

Ma S., Ji S., Liao C., Liu C., Shih K. and Wei H., Effects of Ionic Radius on Phase Evolution in Ln-Al Co-Doped Ca1-xLnxZrTi2-xAlxO7 (Ln = La, Nd, Gd, Ho, Yb) Solid Solutions, Ceramics International. 2018, 44: 15124-15132.


Researcher : Liu J

List of Research Outputs

Liu J., Wang Z., Tang C. and Leckie J.O., Modeling Dynamics of Colloidal Fouling of RO/NF Membranes with A Novel Collision-Attachment Approach, Environmental Science & Technology. 2018, 52: 1471-1478.


Researcher : Lo SH

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


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


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


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


List of Research Outputs

OUYANG Y., Kwan A.K.H., Lo S.H. and Ho J.C.M., Finite element analysis of concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns with circular sections under eccentric load, Engineering Structures. 2017, 148: 387-398.


Researcher : Long J

List of Research Outputs

Long J., Szeto W.Y. and Ding J., Dynamic traffic assignment in degradable networks: paradoxes and formulations with stochastic link transmission model, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2017, 1-27.
Long J. and Szeto W.Y., Link-based system optimum dynamic traffic assignment problems with environmental objectives, Poster presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
Long J., Szeto W.Y. and Sun S., Probabilistic dynamic user optimal traffic assignment problems in degradable transport networks, Poster presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong.. 2017.


Researcher : Lu M

List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y. and Lu M., A master data management solution to unlock the value of big infrastructure data for smart, sustainable and resilient city planning, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2017, 196: 939-947.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y., Lu M. and Li J.J., Necessities and challenges to strengthen the regional infrastructure resilience within city clusters, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2018, 212: 198-205.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y. and Lu M., Necessities and challenges to strengthen the regional infrastructure resilience within city clusters, In: D. Amaratunga & R. Haigh, Proceedings: 7th International Conference on Building Resilience, November 27-29, Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok, Thailand. 2017, 8 pages.


Researcher : Lu X

List of Research Outputs

Lu X., Ning X., Chen D., Chuang K.H., Shih K. and Wang F., Lead Extraction from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Funnel glass: Reaction Mechanisms in Thermal Reduction with Addition of Carbon (C), Waste Management. 2018, 76: 671-678.


Researcher : MA F

List of Research Outputs

Kwan A.K.H. and MA F., Two-dimensional early thermal crack analysis of concrete structures by finite element method, Engineering Structures. 2017, 143: 1-10.


Researcher : MA J

List of Research Outputs

MA J., Chan T.M. and Young B., Design of Cold-formed High Strength Steel Tubular Beams, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2017, 151: 432-443.
MA J., Chan T.M. and Young B., Design of Cold-formed High-Strength Steel Tubular Stub Columns, Journal of Structural Engineering. ASCE, 2018, 144: 04018063.
MA J., Chan T.M. and Young B., Experimental Investigation on Cold-formed High Strength Steel Circular Hollow Sections under Combined Compression and Bending, Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2017, Paper ID 12.18.
MA J., Chan T.M. and Young B., Tests on High Strength Steel Hollow Sections: A Review, Structures and Buildings, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. ICE, 2017, 170: 621-630.


Researcher : MEI Y

List of Research Outputs

MEI Y., Yao Z., Ji L., Toy P.H. and Tang C., Effects of hypochlorite exposure on the structure and electrochemical performance of ion exchange membranes in reverse electrodialysis, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018, 549: 295-305.
MEI Y. and Tang C., Recent developments and future perspectives of reverse electrodialysis technology: A review, Desalination. 2018, 425: 156-174.


Researcher : MENG F

List of Research Outputs

MENG F., Wong S.C., WONG W. and Li Y.C., Estimation of Scaling Factors for Traffic Counts Based on Stationary and Mobile Sources of Data, International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research. 2017, 15: 180-191.
MENG F., WONG W., Wong S.C., Pei X., Li Y.C. and Huang H., Gas dynamic analogous exposure approach to interaction intensity in modeling multiple-vehicle crash frequency: a case study of crashes involving taxis, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.
MENG F., WONG W., Wong S.C., Pei X., Li Y.C. and Huang H., Gas dynamic analogous exposure approach to interaction intensity in multiple-vehicle crash analysis: Case study of crashes involving taxis, Analytic Methods in Accident Research. Elsevier, 2017, 16: 90-103.
MENG F., Du Y.C., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Modeling heterogeneous parking choice behavior on university campuses, Transportation Planning and Technology. 2018, 41: 154-169.
MENG F., XU P., Wong S.C., Huang H. and Li Y.C., Occupant-level injury severity analyses for taxis in Hong Kong: A Bayesian space-time logistic model, Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2017, 108: 297-307.
Wong C.P.R., Wong S.C., MENG F. and Li Y.C., Evaluating driving capabilities of the elderly in a transit-oriented city, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.


Researcher : Ma P

List of Research Outputs

Ma P., Su K.L. and Feng W.J., Moving crack with a contact zone at interface of magnetoelectroelastic bimaterial, Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 2017, 181: 143-160.


Researcher : Ma X

List of Research Outputs

GUO H., Yao Z., YANG Z., Ma X., Wang J. and Tang C., A One-Step Rapid Assembly of Thin Film Coating Using Green Coordination Complexes for Enhanced Removal of Trace Organic Contaminants by Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 12638-12643.
Guo H., Yao Z., Wang J., YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Polydopamine coating on a thin film composite forward osmosis membrane for enhanced mass transport and antifouling performance, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018, 551: 234-242.
Ma X., YANG Z., Yao Z., Guo H., Xu L. and Tang C., Interfacial Polymerization with Electrosprayed Microdroplets: Toward Controllable and Ultrathin Polyamide Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 117-122.
Ma X., Yao Z., YANG Z., Guo H., Xu Z., Tang C. and Elimelech M., Nanofoaming of Polyamide Desalination Membranes To Tune Permeability and Selectivity, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 123-130.
YANG Z., Wu Y., Guo H., Ma X., Lin C.E., ZHOU Y., Cao B., Zhu B.K., Shih K. and Tang C., A Novel Thin-Film Nano-Templated Composite Membrane with in situ Silver Nanoparticles Loading: Separation Performance Enhancement and Implications, Journal of Membrane Science . 2017, 544: 351-358.
YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Recent development of novel membranes for desalination, Desalination. 2018, 434: 37-59.


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 : 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: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:An Agile Big Data Centered Inter-Network Infrastructure Asset Management Platform
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Xu J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:An ensemble framework for improving the resilience of built environment in a community
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Xu J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:A Roadmap to Enhance the Subcontractor Management Mechanism in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ng TST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Construction Industry Council Research Fund
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:Crowdsourcing the Condition of Infrastructure Systems and User Behavior for Improved Operationalization of Community Resilience
Investigator(s):Ng TST, Xu J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:42nd International Association for Housing Science (IAHS) World Congress on Housing; A Conceptual Internet-of-Things and Big Data Framework for Infrastructure Asset Management
Investigator(s):Ng TST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2018
Completion Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs

HE Q. and Ng T.S.T., Energy-efficient window retrofit for existing high-rise residential buildings with the consideration of mutual shading, In: P. Chan & C. Gorse, Proceedings: 33rd Annual Conference of Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM 2017), September 4-6, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, United Kingdom. 2017, 7 pages.
LI J., Ng T.S.T. and Skitmore R.M., Developing a decision aid for selecting low-carbon refurbishment solutions for multi-story residential buildings in subtropical cities, Energy and Buildings. Elsevier, 2018, 158: 1724-1735.
Li H.Y., Zhang X.L., Ng T.S.T. and Skitmore R.M., Quantifying stakeholder influence in decision / evaluations relating to sustainable construction in China – a Delphi approach, Journal of Cleaner Production. Elsevier, 2018, 173: 160-170.
Li H.Y., Ng T.S.T. and Skitmore R.M., Stakeholder impact analysis during post-occupancy evaluation of green buildings – a Chinese context, Building and Environment. Elsevier, 2018, 128: 89-95.
Ng T.S.T. and Xu J., A conceptual internet-of-things and big data framework for infrastructure asset management, In: O. Ural, F. Fascia, A. Frattari, R. Iovino & D. Ural, Proceedings: 42nd IAHS World Congress: The Housing for the Dignity of Mankind, April 10-13, Naples, Italy. 2018, 11 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y. and Lu M., A master data management solution to unlock the value of big infrastructure data for smart, sustainable and resilient city planning, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2017, 196: 939-947.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y., Li H.Y. and Li J.J., A social networking enabled crowdsourcing system for integrated infrastructure asset management, In: C. Wang. C. Harper, Y.C. Lee, R. Harris & C. Berryman, Proceedings: Construction Research Congress 2018, April 2-5, Louisiana State University New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 2018, 322-331.
Ng T.S.T., Challenges of teaching construction engineering and management courses – Hong Kong experience, 2018 Global Leadership Forum for Construction Engineering and Management Programs Annual Meeting, May 17-18, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. 2018.
Ng T.S.T., Developing low carbon high-density cities – a dream or reality, Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Architecture Research Seminar, December 5, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA. 2017.
Ng T.S.T., Developing resilient, low-carbon and smart high-density cities from a construction engineering and management perspective, Southeast University, Department of Civil Engineering's 2017 Civil Engineering Distinguished Scholars Seminar Series, July 6, Southeast University, China. 2017.
Ng T.S.T., Editor-in-Chief, Construction Innovations - Information, Process, Management. Bingley, UK, Emerald, 2017.
Ng T.S.T., Editor, International Journal of Building Environment Project and Asset Management. Emerald, 2018.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Board, Construction Economics and Building. UTS ePress, 2018.
Ng T.S.T., Editorial Review Board, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. Emerald, 2018.
Ng T.S.T., Equipping our next generation of geotechnical engineers with novel mindset, Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar, December 5, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA. 2017.
Ng T.S.T., Future directions of sustainable, resilient and smart high-density cities, University of Auckland, Department of Civil Engineering Research Seminar, August 9, University of Auckland, New Zealand. 2017.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y., Lu M. and Li J.J., Necessities and challenges to strengthen the regional infrastructure resilience within city clusters, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2018, 212: 198-205.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y. and Lu M., Necessities and challenges to strengthen the regional infrastructure resilience within city clusters, In: D. Amaratunga & R. Haigh, Proceedings: 7th International Conference on Building Resilience, November 27-29, Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok, Thailand. 2017, 8 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Opportunities for geotechnical engineers in Hong Kong – we need innovative ideas and solutions, University of California, Berkeley, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar, December 1, University of California, Berkeley, USA. 2017.
Ng T.S.T., Research agenda to help high-density cities transforming into low carbon living spaces, Cardiff University, School of Engineering Research Seminar, February 14, Cardiff University, United Kingdom. 2018.
Ng T.S.T., Transforming high-density cities into low carbon metropolis, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2nd Annual Forum of the University- Government-Industry Consortium for Sustainable Urban Development, April 28, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 2018.
Ng T.S.T., Trends committee & KPI progress, 2018 Global Leadership Forum for Construction Engineering and Management Programs Annual Meeting, May 17-18, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. 2018.
TENG Y., Li K., Pan W. and Ng T.S.T., Reducing Buildings’ Life Cycle Carbon Emissions through Prefabrication: Evidence from and Gaps in Empirical Studies, Building and Environment. Elsevier, 2018, 132: 125-136.


Researcher : Nunes Lourenco SD

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


Project Title:Hydrologic Optimum of Water-Repellent Soils for Slope Protection
Investigator(s):Nunes Lourenco SD
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2015


Project Title:Understanding Debris Flow Mechanisms and Mitigating Risks for a Sustainable Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Nunes Lourenco SD
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Theme-based Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Durable synthetic water repellent soils for sustainable ground infrastructure
Investigator(s):Nunes Lourenco SD, Yeung ATC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Physically-enhanced water repellency in granular materials
Investigator(s):Nunes Lourenco SD, Baudet BA
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2017


List of Research Outputs

Choi C.E., Cui Y., Liu L.H.D., Ng C.W.W. and Nunes Lourenco S.D., Impact mechanisms of granular flow against curved barriers, Géotechnique Letters. 2018, 7: 330-338.
LIN H., ZHENG S., Nunes Lourenco S.D. and Jaquin P., Characterization of coarse soils derived from igneous rocks for rammed earth, Engineering Geology. 2017, 228: 137-145.
Nunes Lourenco S.D., SAULICK Y., ZHENG S., KANG H., LIU D., LIN H. and YAO T., Soil wettability in ground engineering: fundamentals, methods, and applications, Acta Geotechnica. 2017.
SAULICK Y., Nunes Lourenco S.D., Baudet B.A., Woche S.K. and Bachmann J., Physical properties controlling water repellency in synthesized granular solids, European Journal of Soil Science. 2018.
Sandeep C.S., Todisco M.C., Nardelli V., Senetakis K., Coop M.R. and Nunes Lourenco S.D., A micromechanical experimental study of highly/completely decomposed tuff granules, Acta Geotechnica. 2018.
Tang A.M., Hughes P.N., Dijkstra T.A., Askarinejad A., Brencic M., Cui Y.J., Diez J.J., Firgi T., Gajewska B., Gentile F., Grossi G., Jommi C., Kehagia F., Koda E., Maat H.W., Lenart S., Nunes Lourenco S.D., Oliveira M., Osinski P., Springman S.M., Stirling R., Toll D.G. and Van Beek V., Atmosphere–vegetation–soil interactions in a climate change context; impact of changing conditions on engineered transport infrastructure slopes in Europe, Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology. 2018, qjegh2017-103.
ZHENG S., Nunes Lourenco S.D., Cleall P.J., Chui T.F.M., Ng A.K.Y. and Millis S.W., Hydrologic behavior of model slopes with synthetic water repellent soils, Journal of Hydrology. 2017, 554: 582-599.
ZHENG S., Nunes Lourenco S.D., Cleall P.J., Millis S.W., Ng A.K.Y. and Chui T.F.M., Synthetic Water Repellent Soils for Slope Stabilization, In: Matjaž Mikoš, Željko Arbanas, Yueping Yin, Kyoji Sassa, Advancing Culture of Living with Landslides. Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017, 523-528.


Researcher : OUYANG Y

List of Research Outputs

Kwan A.K.H. and OUYANG Y., A novel finite element method for analysing the confinement effect in concrete-filled steel tubes, International Conference of Structural Engineering and Computational Mechanics, Guangzhou, August, 2017. 7(2): 57-62.
OUYANG Y., Kwan A.K.H., Lo S.H. and Ho J.C.M., Finite element analysis of concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns with circular sections under eccentric load, Engineering Structures. 2017, 148: 387-398.
Ouyang Y. and Kwan A.K.H., Finite element analysis of square concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns under axial compressive load, Engineering Structures. 2018, 156: 443-459.


Researcher : PAN M

List of Research Outputs

PAN M., Linner T., Pan W., Cheng H.M. and Bock T., A Framework of Indicators for Assessing Construction Automation and Robotics in the Sustainability Context, Journal of Cleaner Production. Elsevier, 2018, 182: 82-95.
PAN M., Pan W. and YANG Y., Modelling and analysis of two production solutions for precast concrete elements: A petri-nets approach, Modular and Off-site Construction (MOC) 2017, Shanghai, China. 2017.
Pan W. and PAN M., Partnering for a Zero Carbon Future, Building Journal. 2017, December 2017.
YANG Y., Pan W. and PAN M., Manufacturing of modular buildings: A literature review, Modular and Off-site Construction (MOC) 2017, Shanghai, China. 2017.


Researcher : PANDEY M

List of Research Outputs

CHEN X., PANDEY M., Bai Z. and Au F.T.K., Long-Term Behavior of Prestressed Concrete Bridges with Corrugated Steel Webs, Journal of Bridge Engineering. ASCE, 2017, 22(8): 04017040.
PANDEY M. and Young B., High Strength Steel Tubular X-joints – An Experimental Insight under Axial Compression, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 223-230.


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 CMS, Xu J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Construction Industry Council Research Fund
Start Date:03/2014


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


Project Title:Implications of optimising prefabrication for the life cycle carbon emissions of high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Pan W, Ng TST
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Opportunities and challenges of utilizing automated and robotic technology for sustainable building construction: scenarios, stakeholders and technology transfer (ST2) via Germany-Hong Kong collaboration
Investigator(s):Pan W, Huang GQ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Germany/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Integrated Smart High-rise Building Energy Modelling (ISHBEM)
Investigator(s):Pan W, Li Y, Qin H
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2016
Completion Date:01/2018


Project Title:CRIOCM 2017 22nd International Conference on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate; System dialectics of low or zero carbon building
Investigator(s):Pan W
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2017
Completion Date:11/2017


Project Title:Modular Integrated Construction for High-rise Buildings in Hong Kong: Supply Chain Identification, Analyses and Establishment
Investigator(s):Pan W, Ng TST, Huang GQ, Au FTK, Tam KL, Chu YL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Construction Industry Council Research Fund
Start Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs

Du Y., Zhang X., Zhou F., Zhu D., Zhang M. and Pan W., Flexural Behavior of Basalt Textile-Reinforced Concrete, Construction & Building Materials. Elsevier, 2018, 183: 7-21.
PAN M., Linner T., Pan W., Cheng H.M. and Bock T., A Framework of Indicators for Assessing Construction Automation and Robotics in the Sustainability Context, Journal of Cleaner Production. Elsevier, 2018, 182: 82-95.
PAN M., Pan W. and YANG Y., Modelling and analysis of two production solutions for precast concrete elements: A petri-nets approach, Modular and Off-site Construction (MOC) 2017, Shanghai, China. 2017.
Pan W., Development, Challenges and Strategies of Zero Carbon Buildings (Invited Speech), The 10th Jiangsu Green Building Development Summit, Bureau of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, Jiangsu. 2017.
Pan W., Development, Feasibility and Recommendation of MiC for Hong Kong (Invited Speech), Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) International Conference, Development Bureau, HKSAR and CIC. 2018.
Pan W., Disruptive Innovation for A Zero-carbon and Digital Future (Invited Speech), APEC Sustainable Energy Center (APSEC) Workshop, 14 May 2018. 2018.
Pan W., Enhancing Construction Productivity and Quality Through Innovation (Plenary Speech), AISA Quality Management Symposium 2018. 2018.
Pan W., YANG Y. and Yang L., High-rise modular building: ten-year journey and future development, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, New Orleans, US, 2-5 April 2018. US, ASCE.
Pan W., TENG Y., Li K. and YU C., Implications of prefabrication for the life cycle carbon emissions of high-rise buildings in high-density urban environment, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, New Orleans, US, 2-5 April 2018. US, ASCE.
Pan W., Modularisation for Construction Productivity: Challenge, Rethink and Innovation (Invited Lecture), Project Capability Building Programme of the Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government, 11 April 2018. 2018.
Pan W. and PAN M., Partnering for a Zero Carbon Future, Building Journal. 2017, December 2017.
Pan W., Li K. and TENG Y., Rethinking the System Boundaries of Life Cycle Carbon Assessment of Buildings, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Elsevier, 2018, 90: 379-390.
Pan W., Shaping a More Productive Construction Industry: Drivers, Constraints, Strategies and Measures (Plenary Speech) , The 2nd Annual Construction Excellence Conference, Marcus Evans Singapore, 13 Nov 2017. 2017.
Pan W., System Dialectics of Low or Zero Carbon Building (Conference Keynote), 22nd CRIOCM International Conference on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, Melbourne, Australia, 20-23 November 2017. 2017.
Pan W., Systems Research of Low or Zero Carbon Building (Invited Speech), HKUrban Lab Symposium “Urban Heat: Adapting to climate change and urban heat island in dense cities”, 09 Dec 2017. 2017.
TENG Y., Pan W. and Li K., Comparing life cycle assessment databases for estimating carbon emissions of prefabricated buildings, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, New Orleans, US, 2-5 April 2018. US, ASCE.
TENG Y., Li K., Pan W. and Ng T.S.T., Reducing Buildings’ Life Cycle Carbon Emissions through Prefabrication: Evidence from and Gaps in Empirical Studies, Building and Environment. Elsevier, 2018, 132: 125-136.
WANG J. and Pan W., Analysis of Embodied Energy of High-rise Office Buildings in Hong Kong, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018. US, ASCE.
WANG J., YU C. and Pan W., Life Cycle Energy of High-rise Office Buildings in Hong Kong, Energy and Buildings. Elsevier, 2018, 167: 152-164.
YANG Y., Pan W. and PAN M., Manufacturing of modular buildings: A literature review, Modular and Off-site Construction (MOC) 2017, Shanghai, China. 2017.
ZHAN W. and Pan W., A Theoretical Framework for the Systematic Construction Project Productivity Measurement: Reconceptualisation and Boundary Extension, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018. US, ASCE.
ZHAO X. and Pan W., Co-productive Interrelations between Business Model and Zero Carbon Building: A Conceptual Framework, Built Environment Project and Asset Management. 2017, 7: 353-365.
ZHAO X., Pan W. and CHEN L., Disentangling the relationships between business model innovation for low or zero carbon buildings and its influencing factors using structural equation modelling, Journal of Cleaner Production. Elsevier, 2018, 178: 154-165.


Researcher : QI Z

List of Research Outputs

QI Z. and Au F.T.K., Identifying mode shapes of girder bridges using dynamic responses extracted from a moving vehicle under impact excitation, International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics. Singapore, World Scientific, 2017, 17(8): 1750081.


Researcher : QIU L

List of Research Outputs

QIU L. and Chen J., Global Precipitation Seasonal Forecast Skills Using Teleconnection Techniques, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
QIU L. and Chen J., Teleconnection Influence on Droughts in Singapore Region, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.


Researcher : Qing W

Project Title:2018 North American Membrane Society Meeting; Solvent-Thermal Induced Roughening: A Novel and Versatile Method to Prepare Superhydrophobic Membranes
Investigator(s):Qing W
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2018
Completion Date:06/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chang J., Shi Y., Wu M., Li R., Shi L., Jin Y., Qing W., Tang C. and Wang P., Solar-assisted fast cleanup of heavy oil spills using a photothermal sponge, Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 2018, 6: 9192-9199.
Wang J., Ng C.K., Cao B., Qing W., Liu F. and Tang C., Polydopamine enabled palladium loaded nanofibrous membrane and its catalytic performance for trichloroethene dechlorination, Applied Catalysis A: General. 2018, 559: 122-126.


Researcher : SAULICK Y

List of Research Outputs

Nunes Lourenco S.D., SAULICK Y., ZHENG S., KANG H., LIU D., LIN H. and YAO T., Soil wettability in ground engineering: fundamentals, methods, and applications, Acta Geotechnica. 2017.
SAULICK Y., Nunes Lourenco S.D., Baudet B.A., Woche S.K. and Bachmann J., Physical properties controlling water repellency in synthesized granular solids, European Journal of Soil Science. 2018.


Researcher : SHAN Z

List of Research Outputs

SHAN Z., Su K.L. and Wang L., Lateral strength model for preloaded rectangular RC columns strengthened with precambered steel plates, The 2017 World Congress on Advances in Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Ilsan, Korea, 28 August to 1 September 2017.. Seoul, Korea, 2017, 9 pages.
Wang L., Su K.L., Cheng B., Li L.Z., Wan L. and SHAN Z., Seismic behavior of preloaded rectangular RC columns strengthened with precambered steel plates under high axial load ratios, Engineering Structures. OXON, ENGLAND, ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2017, 152: 683-697.


Researcher : SHUI CS

List of Research Outputs

Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., A dynamic green bike repositioning problem, Paper presented at The 7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment, 6-8 June 2018, Hong Kong. 2018.
Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., A hybrid rolling horizon artificial bee colony algorithm approach for dynamic green bike repositioning problem, Paper presented at INFORMS 2018 International, 17-20 June 2018, Taipei. 2018.
Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., Dynamic green bike repositioning problem – A hybrid rolling horizon artificial bee colony algorithm approach, Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. 2017.
Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., Robust bike station location design, Paper presented at The 7th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 17-19 January 2018, Sydney. 2018.
Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., Static bike repositioning with broken bikes, Paper presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
Szeto W.Y. and Shui C.S., A static multi-vehicle bike repositioning problem: exact loading and unloading strategies and an enhanced artificial bee colony algorithm, Paper presented at INFORMS 2018 International, 17-20 June 2018, Taipei. 2018.
Szeto W.Y. and SHUI C.S., Exact loading and unloading strategies for the static multi-vehicle bike repositioning problem, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2018, 109: 176-211.


Researcher : SU M

List of Research Outputs

SU M. and Young B., Design of Aluminium Alloy Stocky Hollow Sections Subjected to Concentrated Transverse Loads, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier Science, 2018, 124: 546-557.
SU M. and Young B., Mechanical Properties of High Strength Aluminium Alloy at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2017, Paper ID 10.37.
ZHOU Z., Su M. and Shih K., Highly efficient and recyclable graphene oxide-magnetite composites for isatin mineralization, Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 2017, 725: 302-309.


Researcher : Shi H

List of Research Outputs

Shi H., Chen J. and Li T., A Recursive Strategy for Long-Term Prediction of Future Monthly Precipitation in the Three-River Headwaters region in China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Shi H., Chen J., Wang K. and Niu J., A new method and a new index for identifying socioeconomic drought events under climate change: A case study of the East River basin in China, Science of The Total Environment. 2018, 616-617: 363-375.
Shi H., Chen J., Li T. and Wang G., A new method for estimation of spatially distributed rainfall through merging satellite observations, raingauge records, and terrain digital elevation model data, Journal of Hydro-environment Research. 2017.
Shi H. and Chen J., Characteristics of climate change and its relationship with land use/cover change in Yunnan Province, China, International Journal of Climatology. RMetS, 2018, 38: 2520-2537.
Shi H. and Li T., Estimating hydrological parameters based on rainfall patterns in river basins with no long-term historical observations, Journal of Hydrology. 2017, 553: 651-661.
Shi H., Li T. and Wang G., Temporal and spatial variations of potential evaporation and the driving mechanism over Tibet during 1961–2001, Hydrological Sciences Journal. 2017, 62: 1469-1482.
Xu Q., Chau H., Chen J., Peart M.R., LU Y. and Shi H., Enhanced Topmodel for Simulating Soil Erosion and Sediment Transport in the Lai Chi Wo Catchment in Hong Kong, China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.


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: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:Low-Temperature Reacting Glass-Ceramic Matrices for Incorporating Zinc and Lead in Waste Incineration Residues
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Mechanisms of Capturing Mercury with Novel Nano-Structured Sulfide Stabilizers
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Removal of Pesticides from Water with CuFe2O4- or CuFe2O4/gamma-Al2O3 Composites-Activated Peroxymonosulfate
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2017
Completion Date:06/2018


Project Title:Sardinia 2017 Symposium and IWWG Board Meeting; QUANTITATIVE X-RAY DIFFRACTION TECHNIQUE FOR CHARACTERIZING PHOSPHATES RECOVERED FROM WASTEWATER
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2017
Completion Date:10/2017


Project Title:Glass-Ceramics for Disposing E-Waste Treatment Residues: Long-Range and Short-Range Ordering on Metal Stabilization
Investigator(s):Shih K
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2018


List of Research Outputs

Dong M., Wang Z., LI H., Guo H., Li X., Shih K. and Wang J.J., Metallurgy Inspired Formation of Homogeneous Al2O3 Coating Layer to Improve the Electrochemical Properties of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 Cathode Material, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering . 2017, 5: 10199-10205.
FENG Y., Wu D., ZHOU Y. and Shih K., A Metal-Free Method of Generating Sulfate Radicals through Direct Interaction of Hydroxylamine and Peroxymonosulfate: Mechanisms, Kinetics, and Implications, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017.
FENG Y., Wu D., Li H., Bai J., Hu Y., Liao C., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Activation of Persulfates Using Siderite as a Source of Ferrous Ions: Sulfate Radical Production, Stoichiometric Efficiency, and Implications, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2018, 6: 3624-3631.
FENG Y., Li H., Wu D., Liao C., FAN Y., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Supported Palladium Nanoparticles as Highly Efficient Catalysts for Radical Production: Support-dependent Synergistic Effects, Chemosphere. 2018, 207: 27-32.
FENG Y., Lee P., Wu D. and Shih K., Surface-bound sulfate radical-dominated degradation of 1,4-dioxane by alumina-supported palladium (Pd/Al 2 O 3 ) catalyzed peroxymonosulfate, Water Research. 2017, 120: 12-21.
Feng Y., Li H., Lin L., Kong L., Li X.Y. and Shih K., Degradation of 1,4-dioxane via controlled generation of radicals by pyrite-activated oxidants: Synergistic effects, role of disulfides, and activation sites., Chemical Engineering Journal. 2018.
Gu W., Bai J., Dong B., Zhuang X., Zhao J., Zhang C., Wang J. and Shih K., Catalytic effect of graphene in bioleaching copper from waste printed circuit boards by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans, Hydrometallurgy. 2017, 171: 172-178.
Guo M., Liu F., Leung Y.H., He Y.L., Ng A.M.C., Djurisic A., LI H., Shih K. and Chan W.K., Annealing-Induced Antibacterial Activity in TiO2 under Ambient Light , The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. American Chemical Society, 2017, 121(43): 24060-24068.
Guo W., Bai J., Dong B., Zhuang X., Zhao J., Zhang C., Wang J. and Shih K., Enhanced bioleaching efficiency of copper from waste printed circuit board driven by nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes modified electrode, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017, 324: 122-129.
Jiang S., Liu X., Li H., Wang J., YANG Z., Peng H. and Shih K., Synergistic Effect of HCl and NO in Elemental Mercury Catalytic Oxidation over La2O3-TiO2 Catalyst, Fuel. 2017, 215: 232-238.
Kam C.S., Leung T.L., Liu F., Djurisic A., Xie M.H., Chan W.K., ZHOU Y. and Shih K., Lead removal from water – dependence on the form of carbon and surface functionalization, RSC Advances. Royal Society of Chemistry, 2018, 8(33): 18355-18362.
Kong L., Han M., Shih K., Su M., Diao Z., Long J., Chen S., Hou L. and peng Y., Nano-rod Ca-decorated sludge derived carbon for removal of phosphorus., Environmental Pollution. 2018.
Kong L., Su M., Peng Y., Hou L., Liu J., Li H., Diao Z., Shih K., Xiong Y. and Chen D., Producing sawdust derived activated carbon by co-calcinations with limestone for enhanced Acid Orange II adsorption, Journal of Cleaner Production. ELESEVIER, 2017, 168: 22-29.
Li H., Zhang W., Wang J., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., Coexistence of enhanced Hg 0 oxidation and induced Hg 2+ reduction on CuO/TiO 2 catalyst in the presence of NO and NH 3, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017.
Li H., Zhang W., Wang J., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., Copper Slag as a Catalyst for Mercury Oxidation in Coal Combustion Flue Gas, Waste Management. 2017, 74: 253-259.
Li H., Zhu L., Wang J., Li L., Lee P., FENG Y. and Shih K., Effect of Nitrogen Oxides on Elemental Mercury Removal by Nanosized Mineral Sulfide, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 8530-8536.
Li H., Gao Y., Xiong Z., Liao C. and Shih K., Enhanced Selective Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 to CH4 over Plasmonic Au Modified g-C3N4 Photocatalyst under UV-Vis Light Irradiation, Applied Surface Science . 2018, 2018: 552-559.
Li H., Zhao J., Zhang W., Yang J., Wang J., Zhang M., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., NH3 Inhibits Mercury Oxidation over Low-Temperature MnOx/TiO2 SCR Catalyst, Fuel Processing Technology. 2018, 176: 124-130.
Li H., Gao Y., Xiong Z., Liao C. and Shih K., Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 to CH4 over Plasmonic Au Modified g-C3N4 Photocatalyst under UV-Vis Light Irradiation, Applied Surface Science. 2018, 439: 552-559.
Liao C., Liu C., Su M. and Shih K., Quantification of the Partitioning Ratio of Minor Actinide Surrogates between Zirconolite and Glass in Glass-Ceramic for Nuclear Waste Disposal, Inorganic Chemistry. 2017, 56: 9913-9921.
Lin X., Yu J., Li H., Lam J.Y.K., Shih K., Sham I.M.L. and Leung C.K.Y., Recycling Polyethylene Terephthalate Wastes as Short Fibers in Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites (SHCC), Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2018, 357: 40-52.
Lu X., Ning X., Chen D., Chuang K.H., Shih K. and Wang F., Lead Extraction from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Funnel glass: Reaction Mechanisms in Thermal Reduction with Addition of Carbon (C), Waste Management. 2018, 76: 671-678.
Lu X., Ning X., Lee P...H..., Shih K., Wang F. and Zeng E., Transformation of hazardous lead into lead ferrite ceramics: Crystal structures and their role in lead leaching, Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2017, 336: 139-145.
Ma S., Ji S., Liao C., Liu C., Shih K. and Wei H., Effects of Ionic Radius on Phase Evolution in Ln-Al Co-Doped Ca1-xLnxZrTi2-xAlxO7 (Ln = La, Nd, Gd, Ho, Yb) Solid Solutions, Ceramics International. 2018, 44: 15124-15132.
Milovanović J., Luque R., Tschentscher R., Romero A., LI H., Shih K. and Rajić N., Study on the pyrolysis products of two different hardwood lignins in the presence of NiO contained-zeolites, Biomass and Bioenergy. 2017, 103: 29-34.
Shih K., Mineral Phase Characterizations for Producing Safe and Reliable Green Construction Materials, ASCE Annual Symposium: Green Material Resources for Sustainable Construction Industry, Hong Kong. 2018.
Shih K., Novel Materials in Separation Strategies for Pollutant Removal and Resource Recovery from Urban Environment, Second Annual Forum of the University-Government-Industry (UGI) Consortium for Sustainable Urban Development (SUD) – Collaborative Research for Societal Impact, Hong Kong. 2018.
Shih K., Lu X. and YAN H., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction (QXRD) Technique for Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery, The 33rd International conference of the Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health (SEGH 2017). 2017.
Shih K., YAN H. and Kong L., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Characterizing Phosphates Recovered from Wastewater, SARDINIA 2017, The 16th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy. 2017.
Shih K., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Waste Beneficial Use Opportunities, International Conference on Environmental Geotechnology, Recycled Waste Materials and Sustainable Engineering (EGRWSE-2018), Jalandhar, India.. 2018.
Shih K., YAN H. and Kong L., Quantitative X-ray Diffraction Analysis for Assisting Phosphorus Recovery from Urban Waste Stream, SUM2018 - Fourth Symposium on Urban Mining and Circular Economy, Bergamo, Italy.. 2018.
Su M., Liao C., Shih K., Xiao T., Chen D., Kong L. and Song G., Incorporation of Cadmium and Nickel into Ferrite Spinel Solid Solution: X¬ray Diffraction and X¬ray Absorption Fine Structure Analyses, Environmental Science & Technology. 2018.
Sun Q., Bijelić M., Djurisic A., Suchomski C., LIU X., Xie M.H., Ng A.M.C., LI H., Shih K., Burazer S., Skoko Z., Djerdj I. and Popović J., Graphene-oxide-wrapped ZnMn2O4 as a high performance lithium-ion battery anode , Nanotechnology. IOP Publishing, 2017, 28(45): 455401:1-14.
Wang S., Kong L., Long J., Su M., Diao Z., Chang X., Chen D., Song G. and Shih K., Adsorption of phosphorus by calcium-flour biochar: Isotherm, kinetic and transformation studies., Chemosphere. 2018.
Wong M.K., Liu F., Kam C.S., Leung T.L., TAM H.W., Djurisic A., Popović J., LI H., Shih K., Low K.H., Chan W.K., Chen W., He Z.B., Ng A. and Surya C., Synthesis of Lead-Free Perovskite Films by Combinatorial Evaporation: Fast Processes for Screening Different Precursor Combinations, Chemistry of Materials. American Chemistry Society, 2017, 29(23): 9946-9953.
YAN H. and Shih K., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction for Characterizing Struvite Precipitated from Wastewater, The 18th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Taipei, Taiwan.. 2017.
YANG Z., Wu Y., Guo H., Ma X., Lin C.E., ZHOU Y., Cao B., Zhu B.K., Shih K. and Tang C., A Novel Thin-Film Nano-Templated Composite Membrane with in situ Silver Nanoparticles Loading: Separation Performance Enhancement and Implications, Journal of Membrane Science . 2017, 544: 351-358.
YANG Z., Li H., Liu X., Li P., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Promotional Effect of CuO Loading on the Catalytic Activity and SO2 Resistance of MnOx/TiO2 Catalyst for Simultaneous NO Reduction and Hg0 Oxidation, Fuel. 2018, 227: 671-678.
Yan Z., Hu Q., Yan G., LI H., Shih K., Yang Z., Li X., Wang Z. and Wang J.J., Co 3 O 4 /Co nanoparticles enclosed graphitic carbon as anode material for high performance Li-ion batteries, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017, 321: 495-501.
Yu J., Yao J., Lin X., Li H., Lam J.F.K., Leung C.K.Y., Sham I.M.L. and Shih K., Tensile Performance of Sustainable Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites with Hybrid PVA and Recycled PET Fibers, Cement and Concrete Research. 2018, 107: 110-123.
Yu Y., Yu L., Shih K. and Chen J.P., Yttrium-Doped Iron Oxide Magnetic Adsorbent for Enhancement in Arsenic Removal and Ease in Separation after Applications, Journal of Colloid & Interface Science. 2018, 521: 252-260.
ZHOU Y., Liao C. and Shih K., Combined Fe2O3 and CaCO3 Additives to Enhance the Immobilization of Pb in Cathode Ray Tube Funnel Glass, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2018, 6: 3669-3675.
ZHOU Z., Su M. and Shih K., Highly efficient and recyclable graphene oxide-magnetite composites for isatin mineralization, Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 2017, 725: 302-309.
Zeng K., Li X., Wang Z., Guo H., Wang J.J., Li T., Pan W. and Shih K., Cave-embedded porous Mn 2 O 3 hollow microsphere as anode material for lithium ion batteries, Electrochimica Acta. 2017, 247: 795-802.


Researcher : Shui CS

List of Research Outputs

Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., A dynamic green bike repositioning problem, Paper presented at The 7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment, 6-8 June 2018, Hong Kong. 2018.
Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., A hybrid rolling horizon artificial bee colony algorithm approach for dynamic green bike repositioning problem, Paper presented at INFORMS 2018 International, 17-20 June 2018, Taipei. 2018.
Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., Dynamic green bike repositioning problem – A hybrid rolling horizon artificial bee colony algorithm approach, Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. 2017.
Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., Robust bike station location design, Paper presented at The 7th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 17-19 January 2018, Sydney. 2018.
Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., Static bike repositioning with broken bikes, Paper presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
Szeto W.Y. and Shui C.S., A static multi-vehicle bike repositioning problem: exact loading and unloading strategies and an enhanced artificial bee colony algorithm, Paper presented at INFORMS 2018 International, 17-20 June 2018, Taipei. 2018.
Szeto W.Y. and SHUI C.S., Exact loading and unloading strategies for the static multi-vehicle bike repositioning problem, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2018, 109: 176-211.


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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2012


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




Researcher : Su KL

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


Project Title: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:Seismic Collapse Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Squat Walls under High Axial Loads
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2015


Project Title:Subsonic, transonic and supersonic interfacial crack propagation in piezoelectric/piezomagnetic layered materials
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2016


Project Title:Reinforcement corrosion in concrete structures with consideration of concrete cracking
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:The Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (HK Branch)
Start Date:09/2016


Project Title:Seismic retrofitting of axially loaded short RC columns by precambered steel plates
Investigator(s):Su KL
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2017
Completion Date:09/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chen H.H.N., Su K.L., Fok S.L. and Zhang H.G., Fracture behavior of nuclear graphite under three-point bending tests, Engineering Fracture Mechanics. Oxford, England, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2017, 186: 143-157.
Chen H.N., Chen J.J. and Su K.L., Detection of Crack Evolution in Plain Concrete by Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry, Key Engineering Materials. 2017, 744: 92-96.
Cheng B., Yang C.T. and Su K.L., Seismic retrofit analysis of concrete coupled shear wall structures with laterally restrained steel plate coupling beams, Advances in Structural Engineering. CA, USA, SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, 2018, 21: 962-974.
Huang J.L., Su K.L., Lee R.Y.Y. and Chen S.H., Various Bifurcation Phenomena in a Nonlinear Curved Beam Subjected to Base Harmonic Excitation, International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos. Singapore, WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBL CO PTE LTD, 2018, 28: 1830023.
LIU Q. and Su K.L., A displacement-based inverse analysis method to estimate in-situ Young’s modulus of steel rust in reinforced concrete, Engineering Fracture Mechanics. Oxford England, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2018, 192: 114-128.
LIU Q. and Su K.L., Experimental study on the rust expansion induced cover crack in reinforced concrete, 2nd International RILEM/COST Conference on Early Age Cracking and Serviceability in Cement-based Materials and Structures (EAC2), 12-14 September 2017, ULB-VUB, Brussels, Belgium.. Belgium, RILEM/COST, 2017, 323-328.
LOOI T.W., Su K.L., Cheng B. and Tsang H.H., Effects of axial load on seismic performance of reinforced concrete walls with short shear span, Engineering Structures. OXON, ENGLAND, ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2017, 151: 312-326.
Ma P., Su K.L. and Feng W.J., Moving crack with a contact zone at interface of magnetoelectroelastic bimaterial, Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 2017, 181: 143-160.
SHAN Z., Su K.L. and Wang L., Lateral strength model for preloaded rectangular RC columns strengthened with precambered steel plates, The 2017 World Congress on Advances in Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Ilsan, Korea, 28 August to 1 September 2017.. Seoul, Korea, 2017, 9 pages.
Su K.L., Editorial Board Member , Advances in Concrete Construction. Korea, Techno Press, 2017.
Su K.L., Editorial Board Member , Structural Engineering and Mechanics. Korea, Techno Press, 2018.
Su K.L., Editorial Board Member, The Journal of Applied Mathematics. The USA, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2018.
Su K.L., Editorial, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Structures and Buildings. England, ICE PUBLISHING, INST CIVIL ENGINEERS, 2017, 170: 541-542.
Su K.L., The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal. USA, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd, 2018.
Su K.L. and Li L.Z., The use of bolted side plates for flexural strengthened of reinforced concrete beams, Proceedings of Urban Revitalization Moving Ahead: Strengthening and Retrofitting of Structures, The HKIE Structural Division Annual Seminar 2018, Hong Kong, 8 March 2018.. Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, 2018, p95-112.
Wang L., Su K.L., Cheng B., Li L.Z., Wan L. and SHAN Z., Seismic behavior of preloaded rectangular RC columns strengthened with precambered steel plates under high axial load ratios, Engineering Structures. OXON, ENGLAND, ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2017, 152: 683-697.
Wang L. and Su K.L., Strengthening of preloaded RC columns by post compressed plates- A review, The 2017 World Congress on Advances in Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Ilsan, Korea, 28 August to 1 September 2017.. Seoul, Korea, 2017, 67.
Wang L. and Su K.L., Strengthening of preloaded RC columns by post compressed plates-a review, Structural Engineering and Mechanics. Daejeon Korea, Techno-Press, 2018, 65(4): p477-490.
Zhu L. and Su K.L., Analytical solutions for composite beams with slip, shear-lag and time-dependent effects, Engineering Structures. OXON, ENGLAND, ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2017, 152: 559-578.


Researcher : Su M

List of Research Outputs

SU M. and Young B., Design of Aluminium Alloy Stocky Hollow Sections Subjected to Concentrated Transverse Loads, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier Science, 2018, 124: 546-557.
SU M. and Young B., Mechanical Properties of High Strength Aluminium Alloy at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2017, Paper ID 10.37.
ZHOU Z., Su M. and Shih K., Highly efficient and recyclable graphene oxide-magnetite composites for isatin mineralization, Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 2017, 725: 302-309.


Researcher : Sun L

List of Research Outputs

Sun L., Li Q. and Chen J., Boreal Vegetation Shows Different Seasonal Response to Global Warming Over the high-latitude northern hemisphere, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Sun L., Chen J. and Li Q., Seasonal Terrestrial Temperature Response to Climate Changes, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Sun L., Chen J. and Li Q., Tempo-Spatial Distribution of Vegetation Response to Precipitation Across the Belt and Road Regions, AOGS2018, Hawaii, USA, June 2018.


Researcher : Sun S

List of Research Outputs

Long J., Szeto W.Y. and Sun S., Probabilistic dynamic user optimal traffic assignment problems in degradable transport networks, Poster presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong.. 2017.
Sun S. and Szeto W.Y., Logit-based transit assignment: Approach-based formulation and paradox revisit, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2018, 112: 191-215.


Researcher : Sun X

List of Research Outputs

Chen J. and Sun X., Seasonal Forecasting of Air Quality in Hong Kong, China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.


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: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 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: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 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:A methodology to determine the dynamic system optimum and sustainable congestion and emission tolls based on a generalized multiclass link transmission model
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2015


Project Title:Modeling competition between toll roads: A day-to-day dynamic approach
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2016
Completion Date:04/2018


Project Title:Development of a doubly dynamic traffic assignment model to determine road tolls, public-transit frequency, and fares
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:A methodology for establishing an on-demand dispatching-based premium taxi service
Investigator(s):Szeto WY, Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2017


Project Title:A dynamic traffic equilibrium model for a network with ridesharing and autonomous taxis
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2017


Project Title:7th International Symposium on Transport Network Reliability; Distribution-free reliability-based user equilibrium in a transport network with speed limits under supply uncertainty
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:01/2018
Completion Date:01/2018


Project Title:The heterogeneous fleet electric vehicle routing problem
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2018


Project Title:7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment: Smart Transportation
Investigator(s):Szeto WY
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Croucher Foundation - Conference / Seminars
Start Date:06/2018


List of Research Outputs

CHENG Y. and Szeto W.Y., A heterogeneous electric vehicle routing problem, Poster presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
CHENG Y. and Szeto W.Y., Artificial bee colony approach to solving the electric vehicle routing problem, Journal of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies. 2018, 12: 975-990.
CHENG Y. and Szeto W.Y., Artificial bee colony approach to solving the electric vehicle routing problem, Paper presented at the 12th EASTS International Conference of Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies, September 18-21, 2017, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 2017.
Caggiani L., Camporeale R., Ottomanelli M. and Szeto W.Y., A modeling framework for the dynamic management of free-floating bike-sharing systems, Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies. 2018, 87: 159-182.
Guo R. and Szeto W.Y., Day-to-day modal choice with a Pareto improvement or zero-sum revenue scheme, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2018, 110: 1-25.
Ho S.C., Szeto W.Y., Kuo Y.H., Leung J.M.Y., Petering M. and Tou T.W.H., A survey of dial-a-ride problems: Literature review and recent developments, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2018, 111: 395-421.
Ho S.C. and Szeto W.Y., Large neighborhood search for the static multi-vehicle bike-repositioning problem, Paper presented at INFORMS 2018 International, 17-20 June 2018, Taipei. 2018.
Kuo Y.H. and Szeto W.Y., Smart transportation and analytics, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2018, 6: 1-3.
LI B. and Szeto W.Y., Taxi service area regulation: formulation and analysis., Paper presented at 2018 INFORMS International Conference, June, 17- 20, 2018, Taipei.. 2018.
LI B. and Szeto W.Y., Taxi service area regulation: formulation and analysis, Poster presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong.. 2017.
Long J., Szeto W.Y. and Ding J., Dynamic traffic assignment in degradable networks: paradoxes and formulations with stochastic link transmission model, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2017, 1-27.
Long J. and Szeto W.Y., Link-based system optimum dynamic traffic assignment problems with environmental objectives, Poster presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
Long J., Szeto W.Y. and Sun S., Probabilistic dynamic user optimal traffic assignment problems in degradable transport networks, Poster presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong.. 2017.
Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., A dynamic green bike repositioning problem, Paper presented at The 7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment, 6-8 June 2018, Hong Kong. 2018.
Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., A hybrid rolling horizon artificial bee colony algorithm approach for dynamic green bike repositioning problem, Paper presented at INFORMS 2018 International, 17-20 June 2018, Taipei. 2018.
Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., Dynamic green bike repositioning problem – A hybrid rolling horizon artificial bee colony algorithm approach, Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. 2017.
Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., Robust bike station location design, Paper presented at The 7th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 17-19 January 2018, Sydney. 2018.
Shui C.S. and Szeto W.Y., Static bike repositioning with broken bikes, Paper presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
Sun S. and Szeto W.Y., Logit-based transit assignment: Approach-based formulation and paradox revisit, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2018, 112: 191-215.
Szeto W.Y., 15. Invited Speaker, “Exact loading and unloading strategies for the static multi-vehicle bike repositioning problem”, Workshop on Smart Urban Transportation, the RISUD Annual International Symposium 2018 (RAIS 2018), Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Jun 29–30, 2018. , 2018.
Szeto W.Y. and Shui C.S., A static multi-vehicle bike repositioning problem: exact loading and unloading strategies and an enhanced artificial bee colony algorithm, Paper presented at INFORMS 2018 International, 17-20 June 2018, Taipei. 2018.
Szeto W.Y., Area Editor, Network and Spatial Economics. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Area Editor, Networks and Spatial Economics. 2018.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, Asian Transport Studies. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2018.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, The 20th International IEEE Annual Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, The 21st International IEEE Annual Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2018.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Associate Editor, Travel Behaviour and Society. 2018.
Szeto W.Y., Editor in Asian Region, International Journal of Transportation. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Editor, Open Engineering (the former Central European Journal of Engineering). 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Lo H.K. and Wong S.C., Editor, Proceedings of The 7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment. 2018.
Szeto W.Y., Editor, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial Board, Applied Scientific Reports. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial Board, Journal of Applied Mathematics. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial Board, Review-analytical and Scientific-technical Joural. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial Board, Transportation Research Part B. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial Board, Transportation Research Part C. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial Board, Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Editorial Board, Transportation Research Part E: Transportation Research Part E. 2017.
Szeto W.Y. and SHUI C.S., Exact loading and unloading strategies for the static multi-vehicle bike repositioning problem, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2018, 109: 176-211.
Szeto W.Y., Excessive noise paradox in urban transportation networks, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, Sep 7, 2017., 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Guest Editor, Transportation Research Part B. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Guest Editor, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics . 2018.
Szeto W.Y., Guest Editor, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics . 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Wong C.P.R. and YANG W., Guiding vacant taxi drivers to demand locations by taxi-calling signals: A sequential binary logistic regression modeling approach and policy implications, Transport Policy. 2018.
Szeto W.Y., Invited Lecture: "Transit network design: An optimization approach", 2016 Shandong University International Summer School on Urban Transport Management, Shandong University, Qingdao, Aug 6, 2017., 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Keynote Speech, “Bike-sharing: Development, Challenges, and Research Opportunities”, Centennial Conference of University of Seoul, Seoul, South Korea, Jun 14-15, 2018., 2018.
Szeto W.Y., Keynote Speech, “Exact loading and unloading strategies for the static multi-vehicle bike repositioning problem”, 2nd International Workshop on Multimodal Transportation, Nanjing, China, Jun 23-24, 2018., 2018.
Szeto W.Y., Keynote Speech, “Exact loading and unloading strategies for the static multi-vehicle bike repositioning problem”, Fifth Symposium on Transportation Science and Computation (TSC-V), Guiyang, China, May 25-28, 2018., 2018.
Szeto W.Y., Keynote Speech, “Excessive noise paradox in urban transportation networks”, 2017 International Conference on Geomatics and Civil Engineering (GCE2017), Shanghai, China, Sep 8-10, 2017., 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Keynote speech: A dynamic traffic assignment problem with taxis and private cars: A two-level continuum transportation system modeling approach, International workshop on multimodal transportation network analysis, Dalian Maritime University (DMU), July 4, 2017., 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Farahani R.Z. and Sumalee A., Link-based multi-class hazmat routing-scheduling problem: A multiple demon approach, European Journal of Operational Research. 2017, 261: 337-354.
Szeto W.Y., Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Advanced Transportation. 2018.
Szeto W.Y., Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Reliability-based stochastic transit assignment: Formulations and capacity paradox, Network Modeling Session, The 17th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals Transportation Reform and Change: Equity, Inclusiveness, Sharing, and Innovation, Shanghai, China, July 7-9, 2017., 2017.
Szeto W.Y., Reviewer, 60 International Refereed Journals. 2017.
Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Wong C.P.R., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Spatio-temporal travel characteristics of the elderly in an ageing society, Travel Behaviour and Society. 2017, 9: 10-20.
Szeto W.Y. and Chen A., Special issue on “Green urban transportation”, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2017, 103: 1-4.
WANG B. and Szeto W.Y., Distribution-free reliability-based user equilibrium in a transport network with speed limits under supply uncertainty, Paper presented at The 7th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 17-19 January 2018, Sydney. 2018.
WANG B. and Szeto W.Y., Reliability-based user equilibrium in a transport network under the effects of speed limits and supply uncertainty, Applied Mathematical Modelling. 2018, 56: 186-201.
WANG Y. and Szeto W.Y., Solving a static bike repositioning problem using the genetic algorithm, Poster presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
WANG Y. and Szeto W.Y., Static repositioning in bike sharing systems with broken bikes., Poster presented at the Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting, January 7–11, 2018, Washington D.C., United States.. 2018.
Wang D.Z.W., Nayan A. and Szeto W.Y., Optimal bus service design with limited stop services in a travel corridor, Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review. 2018, 111: 70-86.
Wang Y., Szeto W.Y., Han K. and Friesz T.L., Dynamic traffic assignment: A review of the methodological advances for environmentally sustainable road transportation applications, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2018, 111: 370-394.
Wang Y. and Szeto W.Y., Multi-objective environmentally sustainable road network design using Pareto optimization, Computer-Aided Civil & Infrastructure Engineering. 2017, 32: 964-987.
Wang Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wang X.M., Surrogate-based optimization for solving an environmentally sustainable urban road network design problem, Paper presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
Wong C.P.R., Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Elderly users’ level of satisfaction with public transport services in a high-density and transit-oriented city, Journal of Transport & Health. 2017, 7: 209-217.
Wong C.P.R., Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Public transport policy measures for improving elderly mobility, Transport Policy. 2018, 63: 73-79.
Wong C.P.R., YANG W., Szeto W.Y. and Wong R.T.H., Simulating the behaviours of taxi-cruising and taxi-dispatching markets in a cell-based network. , Paper presented at the 7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment, June 6-8, 2018, Hong Kong. 2018.
Wong S.C. and Szeto W.Y., Invited Lecture, “Junction and Pedestrian Crossing Design”, Development Programme, Transport Department, Hong Kong, 25 Jan 2018., Paper presented at The 14th Conference on Advanced Systems in Public Transport and TransitData, July 23-25, 2018, Brisbane, Australia.. 2018.
YANG W., Wong C.P.R. and Szeto W.Y., Introducing a premium taxi service operated by electric vehicles: A customer’s perspective, Paper presented at the Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting, January 7-11, 2018, Washington D.C., United States.. 2018.
ZHAN X., Zhang S.C., Szeto W.Y. and Chen X.Q., Multi-step-ahead traffic flow forecasting using multi-output gradient boosting regression tree., Poster presented at the Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting, January 7–11, 2018, Washington D.C., United States.. 2018.
ZHAN X., Zhang S.C., Szeto W.Y. and Chen X.Q., Multi-step-ahead traffic flow forecasting using multi-output gradient boosting regression tree, Poster presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong.. 2017.


Researcher : TENG Y

List of Research Outputs

Pan W., TENG Y., Li K. and YU C., Implications of prefabrication for the life cycle carbon emissions of high-rise buildings in high-density urban environment, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, New Orleans, US, 2-5 April 2018. US, ASCE.
Pan W., Li K. and TENG Y., Rethinking the System Boundaries of Life Cycle Carbon Assessment of Buildings, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Elsevier, 2018, 90: 379-390.
TENG Y., Pan W. and Li K., Comparing life cycle assessment databases for estimating carbon emissions of prefabricated buildings, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, New Orleans, US, 2-5 April 2018. US, ASCE.
TENG Y., Li K., Pan W. and Ng T.S.T., Reducing Buildings’ Life Cycle Carbon Emissions through Prefabrication: Evidence from and Gaps in Empirical Studies, Building and Environment. Elsevier, 2018, 132: 125-136.


Researcher : Tang C

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: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:Highly permeable and highly selective antifouling nanofiltration membranes prepared using a simple and versatile coating method
Investigator(s):Tang C, Wang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:07/2015


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 Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:10/2015


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 Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Preparation of functional supramolecular membrane through host-guest interactions and self-assembling process
Investigator(s):Tang C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2016
Completion Date:04/2018


Project Title:Construction and mechanism of supertough/superwetting nanocrystalline interface on flexible polymeric membrances for water/oil separation
Investigator(s):Tang C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly smart seawater desalination system (CRF)
Investigator(s):Tang C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for Strategic Interdisciplinary Research Scheme
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:Rapid Contaminants Removal From Water: From Membranes To Filter Products
Investigator(s):Tang C
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:11/2017


Project Title:Energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly smart seawater desalination system
Investigator(s):Tang C, Hui SYR, Lee CK, Tan SC, Toy PH
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) - Group Research Project
Start Date:06/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chang J., Shi Y., Wu M., Li R., Shi L., Jin Y., Qing W., Tang C. and Wang P., Solar-assisted fast cleanup of heavy oil spills using a photothermal sponge, Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 2018, 6: 9192-9199.
GUO H., Yao Z., YANG Z., Ma X., Wang J. and Tang C., A One-Step Rapid Assembly of Thin Film Coating Using Green Coordination Complexes for Enhanced Removal of Trace Organic Contaminants by Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 12638-12643.
Guo H., Deng Y., Yao Z., Yang Z., Wang J., Lin C., Zhang T., Zhu B. and Tang C., A highly selective surface coating for enhanced membrane rejection of endocrine disrupting compounds: Mechanistic insights and implications, Water Research. 2017, 121: 197-203.
Guo H., Yao Z., Wang J., YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Polydopamine coating on a thin film composite forward osmosis membrane for enhanced mass transport and antifouling performance, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018, 551: 234-242.
Liu J., Wang Z., Tang C. and Leckie J.O., Modeling Dynamics of Colloidal Fouling of RO/NF Membranes with A Novel Collision-Attachment Approach, Environmental Science & Technology. 2018, 52: 1471-1478.
Luo X., Liang H., Qu F., Ding A., Cheng X., Tang C. and Li G., Free-standing hierarchical α-MnO 2 @CuO membrane for catalytic filtration degradation of organic pollutants, Chemosphere. 2018, 200: 237-247.
MEI Y., Yao Z., Ji L., Toy P.H. and Tang C., Effects of hypochlorite exposure on the structure and electrochemical performance of ion exchange membranes in reverse electrodialysis, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018, 549: 295-305.
MEI Y. and Tang C., Recent developments and future perspectives of reverse electrodialysis technology: A review, Desalination. 2018, 425: 156-174.
Ma X., YANG Z., Yao Z., Guo H., Xu L. and Tang C., Interfacial Polymerization with Electrosprayed Microdroplets: Toward Controllable and Ultrathin Polyamide Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 117-122.
Ma X., Yao Z., YANG Z., Guo H., Xu Z., Tang C. and Elimelech M., Nanofoaming of Polyamide Desalination Membranes To Tune Permeability and Selectivity, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 123-130.
Qiu Z., Kong X., Yuan J., Shen Y., Zhu B., Zhu L., Yao Z. and Tang C., Cross-linked PVC/hyperbranched polyester composite hollow fiber membranes for dye removal, Reactive and Functional Polymers. 2018, 122: 51-59.
Song X., Zambare R.S., Qi S., Sowrirajalu B., James Selvaraj A.P., Tang C. and Gao C., Charge-Gated Ion Transport through Polyelectrolyte Intercalated Amine Reduced Graphene Oxide Membranes, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 2017, 9: 41482-41495.
Song X., Qi S., Tang C. and Gao C., Ultra-thin, multi-layered polyamide membranes: Synthesis and characterization, Journal of Membrane Science. 2017, 540: 10-18.
Tang C., Editorial Board Member, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018.
Wang J., Wu Y., Yang Z., Guo H., Cao B. and Tang C., A novel gravity-driven nanofibrous membrane for point-of-use water disinfection: polydopamine-induced in situ silver incorporation, Scientific Reports. 2017, 7(1): 2334.
Wang J., Ng C.K., Cao B., Qing W., Liu F. and Tang C., Polydopamine enabled palladium loaded nanofibrous membrane and its catalytic performance for trichloroethene dechlorination, Applied Catalysis A: General. 2018, 559: 122-126.
Wang Y., Wang R., Li W. and Tang C., Whey recovery using forward osmosis – Evaluating the factors limiting the flux performance, Journal of Membrane Science. 2017, 533: 179-189.
Xie M., Luo W., Guo H., Nghiem L.D., Tang C. and Gray S.R., Trace organic contaminant rejection by aquaporin forward osmosis membrane: Transport mechanisms and membrane stability, Water Research. 2018, 132: 90-98.
YANG Z., Wu Y., Guo H., Ma X., Lin C.E., ZHOU Y., Cao B., Zhu B.K., Shih K. and Tang C., A Novel Thin-Film Nano-Templated Composite Membrane with in situ Silver Nanoparticles Loading: Separation Performance Enhancement and Implications, Journal of Membrane Science . 2017, 544: 351-358.
YANG Z., Huang X., Wang J. and Tang C., Novel polyethyleneimine/TMC-based nanofiltration membrane prepared on a polydopamine coated substrate, Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering. 2018, 12: 273-282.
YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Recent development of novel membranes for desalination, Desalination. 2018, 434: 37-59.
Yao Z., Guo H., Yang Z., Lin C., Zhu B. and Tang C., Reactable substrate participating interfacial polymerization for thin film composite membranes with enhanced salt rejection performance, Desalination. 2018, 436: 1-7.
Ye W., Lin J., Borrego R., Chen D., Sotto A., Luis P., Liu M., Zhao S., Tang C. and Van der Bruggen B., Advanced desalination of dye/NaCl mixtures by a loose nanofiltration membrane for digital ink-jet printing, Separation and Purification Technology. 2018, 197: 27-35.
You S., Lu J., Tang C. and Wang X., Rejection of heavy metals in acidic wastewater by a novel thin-film inorganic forward osmosis membrane, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017, 320: 532-538.
Zhang X., Wang Z., Tang C., Ma J., Liu M., Ping M., Chen M. and Wu Z., Modification of microfiltration membranes by alkoxysilane polycondensation induced quaternary ammonium compounds grafting for biofouling mitigation, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018, 549: 165-172.
Zhou Z., Huang G., Xiong Y., Zhou M., Zhang S., Tang C. and Meng F., Unveiling the Susceptibility of Functional Groups of Poly(ether sulfone)/Polyvinylpyrrolidone Membranes to NaOCl: A Two-Dimensional Correlation Spectroscopic Study, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 14342-14351.


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




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

WANG B. and Szeto W.Y., Distribution-free reliability-based user equilibrium in a transport network with speed limits under supply uncertainty, Paper presented at The 7th International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability, 17-19 January 2018, Sydney. 2018.
WANG B. and Szeto W.Y., Reliability-based user equilibrium in a transport network under the effects of speed limits and supply uncertainty, Applied Mathematical Modelling. 2018, 56: 186-201.


Researcher : WANG F

List of Research Outputs

Lu X., Ning X., Chen D., Chuang K.H., Shih K. and Wang F., Lead Extraction from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Funnel glass: Reaction Mechanisms in Thermal Reduction with Addition of Carbon (C), Waste Management. 2018, 76: 671-678.
WANG F., Young B. and Gardner L., Experimental Investigation of Concrete-filled Double Skin Tubular Stub Columns with Ferritic Stainless Steel Outer Tubes, Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2017, Paper ID 08.29.
WANG F., Young B. and Gardner L., Numerical Study of Concrete-filled Austenitic Stainless Steel CHS Stub Columns with High Strength Steel Inner Tubes, Proceedings of the 12th International conference on Advances in Steel- Concrete Composite Structures, Valencia, Spain. 2018, 343-350.
WANG F., Young B. and Gardner L., Structural Performance of Concrete-filled Double Skin Tubular Beams with Eccentric Inner Tubes, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 117-123.
WANG F., Young B. and Gardner L., Tests on Concrete-filled Double Skin Tubular Beams with Circular Stainless Steel Outer Tubes, Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2017, Paper ID 08.19.


Researcher : WANG J

List of Research Outputs

GUO H., Yao Z., YANG Z., Ma X., Wang J. and Tang C., A One-Step Rapid Assembly of Thin Film Coating Using Green Coordination Complexes for Enhanced Removal of Trace Organic Contaminants by Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 12638-12643.
Guo H., Deng Y., Yao Z., Yang Z., Wang J., Lin C., Zhang T., Zhu B. and Tang C., A highly selective surface coating for enhanced membrane rejection of endocrine disrupting compounds: Mechanistic insights and implications, Water Research. 2017, 121: 197-203.
Guo H., Yao Z., Wang J., YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Polydopamine coating on a thin film composite forward osmosis membrane for enhanced mass transport and antifouling performance, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018, 551: 234-242.
WANG J. and Pan W., Analysis of Embodied Energy of High-rise Office Buildings in Hong Kong, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018. US, ASCE.
WANG J., YU C. and Pan W., Life Cycle Energy of High-rise Office Buildings in Hong Kong, Energy and Buildings. Elsevier, 2018, 167: 152-164.
Wang J., Wu Y., Yang Z., Guo H., Cao B. and Tang C., A novel gravity-driven nanofibrous membrane for point-of-use water disinfection: polydopamine-induced in situ silver incorporation, Scientific Reports. 2017, 7(1): 2334.
Wang J., Ng C.K., Cao B., Qing W., Liu F. and Tang C., Polydopamine enabled palladium loaded nanofibrous membrane and its catalytic performance for trichloroethene dechlorination, Applied Catalysis A: General. 2018, 559: 122-126.
YANG Z., Huang X., Wang J. and Tang C., Novel polyethyleneimine/TMC-based nanofiltration membrane prepared on a polydopamine coated substrate, Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering. 2018, 12: 273-282.


Researcher : WANG L

List of Research Outputs

WANG L. and Young B., Design of Cold-formed Steel Built-up Sections with Web Perforations subjected to Bending, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2017, 120: 458-469.
WANG L. and Young B., Tests on Cold-formed Steel Perforated Built-up Sections under Combined Bending and Shear, Proceedings of the 1st China's National Conference on Cold-formed Steel Structures, Shanghai, China. 2017, 27-32 (In Chinese).


Researcher : WANG Y

List of Research Outputs

WANG Y. and Szeto W.Y., Solving a static bike repositioning problem using the genetic algorithm, Poster presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
WANG Y. and Szeto W.Y., Static repositioning in bike sharing systems with broken bikes., Poster presented at the Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting, January 7–11, 2018, Washington D.C., United States.. 2018.
Wang Y., Szeto W.Y., Han K. and Friesz T.L., Dynamic traffic assignment: A review of the methodological advances for environmentally sustainable road transportation applications, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2018, 111: 370-394.
Wang Y. and Szeto W.Y., Multi-objective environmentally sustainable road network design using Pareto optimization, Computer-Aided Civil & Infrastructure Engineering. 2017, 32: 964-987.
Wang Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wang X.M., Surrogate-based optimization for solving an environmentally sustainable urban road network design problem, Paper presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.


Researcher : WEI X

List of Research Outputs

WEI X., GUO Y., Yang J. and Guo C., Energy-based analysis of effect of inter-particle friction on the shear behavior of granular materials, Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference: Advances in Soil Dynamics and Foundation Engineering. 2018, 62-69.
WEI X., GUO Y. and Yang J., Investigating the effects of particle shape on liquefaction resistance of sands from critical state perspective, Proceedings of the 6th International Young Geotechnical Engineers’ Conference, Seoul, Korea. 2017.


Researcher : WEI Y

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG L., WEI Y., Au F.T.K. and Li J., Experimental study of two-way post-tensioned flat slabs in fire, Journal of Structural Fire Engineering. Emerald, 2017.


Researcher : WONG W

List of Research Outputs

MENG F., Wong S.C., WONG W. and Li Y.C., Estimation of Scaling Factors for Traffic Counts Based on Stationary and Mobile Sources of Data, International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research. 2017, 15: 180-191.
MENG F., WONG W., Wong S.C., Pei X., Li Y.C. and Huang H., Gas dynamic analogous exposure approach to interaction intensity in modeling multiple-vehicle crash frequency: a case study of crashes involving taxis, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.
MENG F., WONG W., Wong S.C., Pei X., Li Y.C. and Huang H., Gas dynamic analogous exposure approach to interaction intensity in multiple-vehicle crash analysis: Case study of crashes involving taxis, Analytic Methods in Accident Research. Elsevier, 2017, 16: 90-103.
WONG W. and Wong S.C., Unbiased calibration methods for nonlinear transport models using linearly projected data: a case study of macroscopic fundamental diagram, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.


Researcher : WU X

List of Research Outputs

WU X., Au F.T.K. and Li J., Experimental investigation of post-tensioned concrete bridge beams exposed to hydrocarbon fire, SiF 2018, The 10th International Conference on Structures in Fire, FireSERT. Antrim, Ulster University, 2018, 505-512.


Researcher : Wang F

List of Research Outputs

Lu X., Ning X., Chen D., Chuang K.H., Shih K. and Wang F., Lead Extraction from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Funnel glass: Reaction Mechanisms in Thermal Reduction with Addition of Carbon (C), Waste Management. 2018, 76: 671-678.
WANG F., Young B. and Gardner L., Experimental Investigation of Concrete-filled Double Skin Tubular Stub Columns with Ferritic Stainless Steel Outer Tubes, Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2017, Paper ID 08.29.
WANG F., Young B. and Gardner L., Numerical Study of Concrete-filled Austenitic Stainless Steel CHS Stub Columns with High Strength Steel Inner Tubes, Proceedings of the 12th International conference on Advances in Steel- Concrete Composite Structures, Valencia, Spain. 2018, 343-350.
WANG F., Young B. and Gardner L., Structural Performance of Concrete-filled Double Skin Tubular Beams with Eccentric Inner Tubes, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 117-123.
WANG F., Young B. and Gardner L., Tests on Concrete-filled Double Skin Tubular Beams with Circular Stainless Steel Outer Tubes, Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2017, Paper ID 08.19.


Researcher : Wang J

List of Research Outputs

GUO H., Yao Z., YANG Z., Ma X., Wang J. and Tang C., A One-Step Rapid Assembly of Thin Film Coating Using Green Coordination Complexes for Enhanced Removal of Trace Organic Contaminants by Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 12638-12643.
Guo H., Deng Y., Yao Z., Yang Z., Wang J., Lin C., Zhang T., Zhu B. and Tang C., A highly selective surface coating for enhanced membrane rejection of endocrine disrupting compounds: Mechanistic insights and implications, Water Research. 2017, 121: 197-203.
Guo H., Yao Z., Wang J., YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Polydopamine coating on a thin film composite forward osmosis membrane for enhanced mass transport and antifouling performance, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018, 551: 234-242.
WANG J. and Pan W., Analysis of Embodied Energy of High-rise Office Buildings in Hong Kong, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018. US, ASCE.
WANG J., YU C. and Pan W., Life Cycle Energy of High-rise Office Buildings in Hong Kong, Energy and Buildings. Elsevier, 2018, 167: 152-164.
Wang J., Wu Y., Yang Z., Guo H., Cao B. and Tang C., A novel gravity-driven nanofibrous membrane for point-of-use water disinfection: polydopamine-induced in situ silver incorporation, Scientific Reports. 2017, 7(1): 2334.
Wang J., Ng C.K., Cao B., Qing W., Liu F. and Tang C., Polydopamine enabled palladium loaded nanofibrous membrane and its catalytic performance for trichloroethene dechlorination, Applied Catalysis A: General. 2018, 559: 122-126.
YANG Z., Huang X., Wang J. and Tang C., Novel polyethyleneimine/TMC-based nanofiltration membrane prepared on a polydopamine coated substrate, Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering. 2018, 12: 273-282.


Researcher : Wang JJ

List of Research Outputs

Dong M., Wang Z., LI H., Guo H., Li X., Shih K. and Wang J.J., Metallurgy Inspired Formation of Homogeneous Al2O3 Coating Layer to Improve the Electrochemical Properties of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 Cathode Material, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering . 2017, 5: 10199-10205.
Wang J.J., Zhang G., Liu Z., LI H., Liu Y., Wang Z., Li X. and Mai L., Li3V(MoO4)3 as a Novel Electrode Material with Good Lithium Storage Properties and Improved Initial Coulombic Efficiency, Nano Energy . 2017, 44: 272-178.
Yan Z., Hu Q., Yan G., LI H., Shih K., Yang Z., Li X., Wang Z. and Wang J.J., Co 3 O 4 /Co nanoparticles enclosed graphitic carbon as anode material for high performance Li-ion batteries, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017, 321: 495-501.
Zeng K., Li X., Wang Z., Guo H., Wang J.J., Li T., Pan W. and Shih K., Cave-embedded porous Mn 2 O 3 hollow microsphere as anode material for lithium ion batteries, Electrochimica Acta. 2017, 247: 795-802.


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 K

List of Research Outputs

Niu J., Chen J., Wang K. and Sivakumar B., Multi-scale streamflow variability responses to precipitation over the headwater catchments in southern China, Journal of Hydrology. 2017, 551: 14-28.


Researcher : Wang Y

List of Research Outputs

WANG Y. and Szeto W.Y., Solving a static bike repositioning problem using the genetic algorithm, Poster presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.
WANG Y. and Szeto W.Y., Static repositioning in bike sharing systems with broken bikes., Poster presented at the Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting, January 7–11, 2018, Washington D.C., United States.. 2018.
Wang Y., Szeto W.Y., Han K. and Friesz T.L., Dynamic traffic assignment: A review of the methodological advances for environmentally sustainable road transportation applications, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2018, 111: 370-394.
Wang Y. and Szeto W.Y., Multi-objective environmentally sustainable road network design using Pareto optimization, Computer-Aided Civil & Infrastructure Engineering. 2017, 32: 964-987.
Wang Y., Szeto W.Y. and Wang X.M., Surrogate-based optimization for solving an environmentally sustainable urban road network design problem, Paper presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong. 2017.


Researcher : Wong CPR

List of Research Outputs

Li Y.C., Wong S.C., Yan W., Xie S. and Wong C.P.R., Policy insights for a sustainable tourism mobility: a case study in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.
Szeto W.Y., Wong C.P.R. and YANG W., Guiding vacant taxi drivers to demand locations by taxi-calling signals: A sequential binary logistic regression modeling approach and policy implications, Transport Policy. 2018.
Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Wong C.P.R., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Spatio-temporal travel characteristics of the elderly in an ageing society, Travel Behaviour and Society. 2017, 9: 10-20.
Wong C.P.R., Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Elderly users’ level of satisfaction with public transport services in a high-density and transit-oriented city, Journal of Transport & Health. 2017, 7: 209-217.
Wong C.P.R., Wong S.C., MENG F. and Li Y.C., Evaluating driving capabilities of the elderly in a transit-oriented city, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.
Wong C.P.R., Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Public transport policy measures for improving elderly mobility, Transport Policy. 2018, 63: 73-79.
Wong C.P.R., YANG W., Szeto W.Y. and Wong R.T.H., Simulating the behaviours of taxi-cruising and taxi-dispatching markets in a cell-based network. , Paper presented at the 7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment, June 6-8, 2018, Hong Kong. 2018.
YANG W., Wong C.P.R. and Szeto W.Y., Introducing a premium taxi service operated by electric vehicles: A customer’s perspective, Paper presented at the Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting, January 7-11, 2018, Washington D.C., United States.. 2018.


Researcher : Wong KTM

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




Researcher : Wong S.C.

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


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


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


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


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


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


Project Title: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 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:Safety, Reliability, and Disruption Management of High Speed Rail and Metro Systems
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Theme-based Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Advancing Transportation Systems Analysis by Integrating Safety Evaluation
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Road safety performance, behavior, and attitudes of taxi drivers
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2016
Completion Date:03/2018


Project Title:HKU Centennial Distinguished Chinese Scholars Scheme 2016-17
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Centennial Distinguished Chinese Scholars Scheme
Start Date:09/2016


Project Title:Risks to pedestrians of crossing in a traffic system with different driving rules
Investigator(s):Wong SC, Lum TYS
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2018


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 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:Safety, Reliability, and Disruption Management of High Speed Rail and Metro Systems
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Theme-based Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Advancing Transportation Systems Analysis by Integrating Safety Evaluation
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Road safety performance, behavior, and attitudes of taxi drivers
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2016
Completion Date:03/2018


Project Title:HKU Centennial Distinguished Chinese Scholars Scheme 2016-17
Investigator(s):Wong SC
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Centennial Distinguished Chinese Scholars Scheme
Start Date:09/2016


Project Title:Risks to pedestrians of crossing in a traffic system with different driving rules
Investigator(s):Wong SC, Lum TYS
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2018


List of Research Outputs

Jiang Y.Q., Wong S.C., Zhang P. and Choi K., Dynamic Continuum Model with Elastic Demand for a Polycentric Urban City, Transportation Science. 2017, 51: 931-945.
LEE S., Wong S.C. and Varaiya P., Group-based hierarchical adaptive traffic-signal control Part II: Implementation, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2017, 104: 376-397.
LEE S., Wong S.C. and Varaiya P., Group-based hierarchical adaptive traffic-signal control for isolated junctions, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.
LEE S., Wong S.C. and Varaiya P., Group-based hierarchical adaptive traffic-signal control part I: Formulation, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2017, 105: 1-18.
Li Y.C., Wong S.C., Yan W., Xie S. and Wong C.P.R., Policy insights for a sustainable tourism mobility: a case study in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.
Li Y.C., Wong S.C., Xie S. and Yan W., Travel trends and characteristics of Chinese tourists in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.
Li Z.C., Lam W.H.K. and Wong S.C., Step tolling in an activity-based bottleneck model, Transportation Research Part B: Methodological. 2017, 101: 306-334.
Lin Z.Y., Wong S.C., Zhang P., Jiang Y.Q., Choi K. and Du Y.C., A predictive continuum dynamic user-optimal model for a polycentric urban city, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. 2017, 5: 233-252.
Lin Z.Y., Wong S.C., Zhang P. and Choi K., A predictive continuum dynamic user-optimal model for the simultaneous departure time and route choice problem in a polycentric city, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.
MENG F., Wong S.C., WONG W. and Li Y.C., Estimation of Scaling Factors for Traffic Counts Based on Stationary and Mobile Sources of Data, International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research. 2017, 15: 180-191.
MENG F., WONG W., Wong S.C., Pei X., Li Y.C. and Huang H., Gas dynamic analogous exposure approach to interaction intensity in modeling multiple-vehicle crash frequency: a case study of crashes involving taxis, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.
MENG F., WONG W., Wong S.C., Pei X., Li Y.C. and Huang H., Gas dynamic analogous exposure approach to interaction intensity in multiple-vehicle crash analysis: Case study of crashes involving taxis, Analytic Methods in Accident Research. Elsevier, 2017, 16: 90-103.
MENG F., Du Y.C., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Modeling heterogeneous parking choice behavior on university campuses, Transportation Planning and Technology. 2018, 41: 154-169.
MENG F., XU P., Wong S.C., Huang H. and Li Y.C., Occupant-level injury severity analyses for taxis in Hong Kong: A Bayesian space-time logistic model, Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2017, 108: 297-307.
Szeto W.Y., Lo H.K. and Wong S.C., Editor, Proceedings of The 7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment. 2018.
Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Wong C.P.R., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Spatio-temporal travel characteristics of the elderly in an ageing society, Travel Behaviour and Society. 2017, 9: 10-20.
WONG W. and Wong S.C., Unbiased calibration methods for nonlinear transport models using linearly projected data: a case study of macroscopic fundamental diagram, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.
Wong C.P.R., Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Elderly users’ level of satisfaction with public transport services in a high-density and transit-oriented city, Journal of Transport & Health. 2017, 7: 209-217.
Wong C.P.R., Wong S.C., MENG F. and Li Y.C., Evaluating driving capabilities of the elderly in a transit-oriented city, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.
Wong C.P.R., Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Public transport policy measures for improving elderly mobility, Transport Policy. 2018, 63: 73-79.
Wong S.C., A predictive continuum dynamic user-optimal model for the simultaneous departure time and route choice problem in a polycentric city, Keynote speaker at the 9th International Workshop on Computational Transportation Science, 13-15 July, Lanzhou, China. 2017.
Wong S.C., Area Editor, Journal of Transportation Safety & Security. USA, Taylor & Francis, 2017.
Wong S.C., Associate Editor, Analytic Methods in Accident Research. Elsevier, 2017.
Wong S.C., Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. N.J., U.S.A., IEEE, 2017.
Wong S.C., Associate Editor, Travel Behaviour and Society. Elsevier, 2017.
Wong S.C., Behavioral responses to green signal countdown display at signalized intersections based on a driving simulator experiment, Invited presentation at the Michigan Innovative Mobility Symposium, 21 July 2017, Michigan, USA. 2017.
Wong S.C., Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. Philadelphia, USA, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2017.
Wong S.C., Editor-in-Chief, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. Hong Kong, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2017.
Wong S.C., Editor, Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics. Hong Kong, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2017.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, ASCE Journal of Urban Planning and Development. New York, ASCE, 2017.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Accident Analysis and Prevention. Elsevier, 2017.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Asian Transport Studies. Japan, EASTS, 2017.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics. United Kingdom, Inderscience Publishers, 2017.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, International Journal of Transportation. Korea, Science & Engineering Research Support soCiety, 2017.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems. Philadelphia, Taylor and Francis, Inc., 2017.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Journal of Transportation Systems Engineering and Information Technology. Beijing, Science Press, 2017.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Transport Reviews. London, Taylor & Francis, 2017.
Wong S.C., Editorial Board, Transportation Research Part B. New York, Pergamon Press, 2017.
Wong S.C., Yan X., Radwan E. and Li Y.C., Guest Editor: Special Issue on Driving Simulation Experiments and Behavior Analyses, Journal of Transportation Safety & Security. Taylor & Francis, 2018, 10: 1-175.
Wong S.C. and Szeto W.Y., Invited Lecture, “Junction and Pedestrian Crossing Design”, Development Programme, Transport Department, Hong Kong, 25 Jan 2018., Paper presented at The 14th Conference on Advanced Systems in Public Transport and TransitData, July 23-25, 2018, Brisbane, Australia.. 2018.
Wong S.C., Schedule-based modeling approach to train schedule plan generation for a railway network, Keynote speaker at the 2nd International Workshop on Multimodal Transportation, 23-24 June, Nanjing, China. 2018.
XIE J., Zhan S., Wong S.C. and Lo S.M., Passenger-oriented train schedule generation model for a railway system, Paper presented at the 7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment, 6-8 June, Hong Kong. 2018.
XIE J., Zhan S., Wong S.C. and Lo S.M., Scheduling a high-speed railway model with explicit consideration of passenger choices, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.
XIE J., Zhan S., Wong S.C. and Lo S.M., Scheduling a high-speed railway model with explicit consideration of passenger choices, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.
XU P., Xie S., Dong N., Wong S.C. and Huang H., Rethinking safety in numbers: are junctions with more crossing pedestrians really safer?, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA.. 2018.
Xie S., Wong S.C. and Lam W.H.K., A Bayesian modeling approach to bi-directional pedestrian flows in carnival events, Frontiers of Engineering Management. China, Higher Education Press, 2017, 4: 483-489.
Xie S., XU P. and Wong S.C., Bayesian approach to model pedestrian crashes at signalized intersections with measurement errors in exposures, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.
Xie S., Li Y.C., Wong S.C. and Lam W.H.K., Experimental study on pedestrian flow characteristics at crosswalks under rainy conditions, Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017, 75-81.
Xie S., Wong S.C., Ng T.M. and Lam W.H.K., Pedestrian Crossing Behavior at Signalized Crosswalks, Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems. 2017, 143: 04017036.
Xu X., Wong S.C., Zhu F., Pei X., Huang H. and Liu Y., A Heckman selection model for the safety analysis of signalized intersections, PLOS ONE. 2017, 12: e0181544.
Yang L., Li T., Wong S.C., Shu C.W. and Zhang M., Modeling and simulation of air pollution from the dispersion of vehicle exhaust in a city: continuum modeling approach, Paper presented at the 7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment, 6-8 June, Hong Kong. 2018.
Zeng Q., Wen H., Pei X., Wong S.C. and Guo Q., Analyzing zonal crash rate by injury severity with spatial correlation, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.
Zeng Q., Wen H., Huang H., Pei X. and Wong S.C., Incorporating temporal correlation into a multivariate random parameters Tobit model for modeling crash rate by injury severity, Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. 2017, 14: 177-191.
Zhan S., Wong S.C., Peng Q. and Lo S.M., High-speed train rescheduling incorporating train stop deployment planning in case of a complete blockage, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.
Zhan S., Wong S.C., Peng Q. and Lo S.M., Train rescheduling strategies in a complete blockage, Paper presented at the 7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment, 6-8 June, Hong Kong. 2018.


Researcher : XIE J

List of Research Outputs

XIE J., Zhan S., Wong S.C. and Lo S.M., Passenger-oriented train schedule generation model for a railway system, Paper presented at the 7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment, 6-8 June, Hong Kong. 2018.
XIE J., Zhan S., Wong S.C. and Lo S.M., Scheduling a high-speed railway model with explicit consideration of passenger choices, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.
XIE J., Zhan S., Wong S.C. and Lo S.M., Scheduling a high-speed railway model with explicit consideration of passenger choices, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.


Researcher : XING B

List of Research Outputs

XING B. and Young B., Experimental Investigation of Concrete-filled Lean Duplex Stainless Steel RHS Stub Columns, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 95-100.


Researcher : XU P

List of Research Outputs

MENG F., XU P., Wong S.C., Huang H. and Li Y.C., Occupant-level injury severity analyses for taxis in Hong Kong: A Bayesian space-time logistic model, Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2017, 108: 297-307.
XU P., Xie S., Dong N., Wong S.C. and Huang H., Rethinking safety in numbers: are junctions with more crossing pedestrians really safer?, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA.. 2018.
Xie S., XU P. and Wong S.C., Bayesian approach to model pedestrian crashes at signalized intersections with measurement errors in exposures, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.


Researcher : Xie S

Project Title:Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting; Bayesian Approach to Model Pedestrian Crashes at Signalized Intersections with Measurement Errors in Exposures
Investigator(s):Xie S
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:01/2018
Completion Date:01/2018


List of Research Outputs

Li Y.C., Wong S.C., Yan W., Xie S. and Wong C.P.R., Policy insights for a sustainable tourism mobility: a case study in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.
Li Y.C., Wong S.C., Xie S. and Yan W., Travel trends and characteristics of Chinese tourists in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.
XU P., Xie S., Dong N., Wong S.C. and Huang H., Rethinking safety in numbers: are junctions with more crossing pedestrians really safer?, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA.. 2018.
Xie S., Wong S.C. and Lam W.H.K., A Bayesian modeling approach to bi-directional pedestrian flows in carnival events, Frontiers of Engineering Management. China, Higher Education Press, 2017, 4: 483-489.
Xie S., XU P. and Wong S.C., Bayesian approach to model pedestrian crashes at signalized intersections with measurement errors in exposures, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.
Xie S., Li Y.C., Wong S.C. and Lam W.H.K., Experimental study on pedestrian flow characteristics at crosswalks under rainy conditions, Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017, 75-81.
Xie S., Wong S.C., Ng T.M. and Lam W.H.K., Pedestrian Crossing Behavior at Signalized Crosswalks, Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems. 2017, 143: 04017036.


Researcher : Xu J

List of Research Outputs

Ng T.S.T. and Xu J., A conceptual internet-of-things and big data framework for infrastructure asset management, In: O. Ural, F. Fascia, A. Frattari, R. Iovino & D. Ural, Proceedings: 42nd IAHS World Congress: The Housing for the Dignity of Mankind, April 10-13, Naples, Italy. 2018, 11 pages.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y. and Lu M., A master data management solution to unlock the value of big infrastructure data for smart, sustainable and resilient city planning, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2017, 196: 939-947.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y., Li H.Y. and Li J.J., A social networking enabled crowdsourcing system for integrated infrastructure asset management, In: C. Wang. C. Harper, Y.C. Lee, R. Harris & C. Berryman, Proceedings: Construction Research Congress 2018, April 2-5, Louisiana State University New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 2018, 322-331.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y., Lu M. and Li J.J., Necessities and challenges to strengthen the regional infrastructure resilience within city clusters, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2018, 212: 198-205.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y. and Lu M., Necessities and challenges to strengthen the regional infrastructure resilience within city clusters, In: D. Amaratunga & R. Haigh, Proceedings: 7th International Conference on Building Resilience, November 27-29, Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok, Thailand. 2017, 8 pages.


Researcher : Xu Q

List of Research Outputs

Chen J., Liu K., Xu Q., LU Y., Peart M.R., Hau C.H., Hui H.H. and SO Y.K., Influences of River Water Turbidity and Other Physical Properties on Biodiversity in the Lai Chi Wo in Hong Kong, China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Chen J., Xu Q. and Peart M.R., Modeling Severities of Rainfall and Runoff Extremes in Ungauged Catchments, AOGS2018, Hawaii, USA, June 2018.
LU Y., Xu Q., Chen J. and Peart M.R., Relationship Between Sediment Transport and Water Turbidity in Lai Chi Wo River in Hong Kong, China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Xu Q., Chen J. and Peart M.R., Analysis of the Storms and Floods Due to Typhoon in the Lai Chi Wo Catchment in Hong Kong, China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Xu Q., Chau H., Chen J., Peart M.R., LU Y. and Shi H., Enhanced Topmodel for Simulating Soil Erosion and Sediment Transport in the Lai Chi Wo Catchment in Hong Kong, China, AOGS2017, Singapore, August 2017.
Xu Q., Chen J., Peart M.R., Ng C.N., Hau C.H. and Law W.W.Y., Exploration of severities of rainfall and runoff extremes in ungauged catchments: A case study of Lai Chi Wo in Hong Kong, China, Science of the Total Environment. 2018, 634: 640-649.


Researcher : YAN H

List of Research Outputs

Shih K., Lu X. and YAN H., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction (QXRD) Technique for Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery, The 33rd International conference of the Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health (SEGH 2017). 2017.
Shih K., YAN H. and Kong L., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Characterizing Phosphates Recovered from Wastewater, SARDINIA 2017, The 16th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy. 2017.
Shih K., YAN H. and Kong L., Quantitative X-ray Diffraction Analysis for Assisting Phosphorus Recovery from Urban Waste Stream, SUM2018 - Fourth Symposium on Urban Mining and Circular Economy, Bergamo, Italy.. 2018.
YAN H. and Shih K., Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction for Characterizing Struvite Precipitated from Wastewater, The 18th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Taipei, Taiwan.. 2017.


Researcher : YANG G

List of Research Outputs

Jing L., YANG G. and Kwok C.Y., Coupled fluid-particle modelling of submerged granular collapse, Micro to Macro Mathematical Modelling in Soil Mechanics, 29 May – 1 June 2018, Reggio Calabria, Italy. 2018.
YANG G. and Kwok C.Y., The role of fluid viscosity in an immersed granular collapse, Powders and Grains, 3-7 July 2017, Montpellier, France. 2017.


Researcher : YANG L

List of Research Outputs

Pan W., YANG Y. and Yang L., High-rise modular building: ten-year journey and future development, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, New Orleans, US, 2-5 April 2018. US, ASCE.
Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Wong C.P.R., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Spatio-temporal travel characteristics of the elderly in an ageing society, Travel Behaviour and Society. 2017, 9: 10-20.
Wong C.P.R., Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Elderly users’ level of satisfaction with public transport services in a high-density and transit-oriented city, Journal of Transport & Health. 2017, 7: 209-217.
Wong C.P.R., Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Public transport policy measures for improving elderly mobility, Transport Policy. 2018, 63: 73-79.


Researcher : YANG W

List of Research Outputs

Szeto W.Y., Wong C.P.R. and YANG W., Guiding vacant taxi drivers to demand locations by taxi-calling signals: A sequential binary logistic regression modeling approach and policy implications, Transport Policy. 2018.
Wong C.P.R., YANG W., Szeto W.Y. and Wong R.T.H., Simulating the behaviours of taxi-cruising and taxi-dispatching markets in a cell-based network. , Paper presented at the 7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment, June 6-8, 2018, Hong Kong. 2018.
YANG W., Wong C.P.R. and Szeto W.Y., Introducing a premium taxi service operated by electric vehicles: A customer’s perspective, Paper presented at the Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting, January 7-11, 2018, Washington D.C., United States.. 2018.


Researcher : YANG Y

List of Research Outputs

Chui T.F.M. and YANG Y., Assessing the robustness of green infrastructure under stochastic design storms and climate change scenarios, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States, 2017, NH52A-08.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y. and Lu M., A master data management solution to unlock the value of big infrastructure data for smart, sustainable and resilient city planning, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2017, 196: 939-947.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y., Li H.Y. and Li J.J., A social networking enabled crowdsourcing system for integrated infrastructure asset management, In: C. Wang. C. Harper, Y.C. Lee, R. Harris & C. Berryman, Proceedings: Construction Research Congress 2018, April 2-5, Louisiana State University New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 2018, 322-331.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y., Lu M. and Li J.J., Necessities and challenges to strengthen the regional infrastructure resilience within city clusters, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2018, 212: 198-205.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y. and Lu M., Necessities and challenges to strengthen the regional infrastructure resilience within city clusters, In: D. Amaratunga & R. Haigh, Proceedings: 7th International Conference on Building Resilience, November 27-29, Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok, Thailand. 2017, 8 pages.
PAN M., Pan W. and YANG Y., Modelling and analysis of two production solutions for precast concrete elements: A petri-nets approach, Modular and Off-site Construction (MOC) 2017, Shanghai, China. 2017.
Pan W., YANG Y. and Yang L., High-rise modular building: ten-year journey and future development, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, New Orleans, US, 2-5 April 2018. US, ASCE.
YANG Y., Chui T.F.M. and YANG Y., Analyzing and predicting the relationship between hydrodynamics and macrobenthic infauna on intertidal mudflat in the Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China. , 2017 American Water Resources Association Annual Conference. Portland, OR, United States, 2017, poster session.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Aquatic environmental changes and ecological implications from the combined effects of sea-level rise and land reclamation in Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China, Ecological Engineering. 2017, 108: 30-39.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Contrast impacts of land reclamations in bay mouth and head of semi-enclosed bay using an idealized bay and the Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China, 2017 American Water Resources Association Annual Conference. Portland, OR, United States, 2017, oral session 22.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Hydrodynamic and transport responses to land reclamation in different areas of semi-enclosed subtropical bay, Continental Shelf Research. 2017, 143: 54-66.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Impacts of sea level rise on a semi-enclosed bay inside the Pearl River Estuary, 37th IAHR World Congress. 2017, Theme 4: Coastal, Estuaries and Lakes Management. Session 1F: Paper 2016-04-18-0785.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Layout and design optimization of decentralized green infrastructures to reduce peak flows in drainage system , 14th International Conference on Urban Drainage. Prague, Czech Republic, 2017, ICUD-0130.
YANG Y., Pan W. and PAN M., Manufacturing of modular buildings: A literature review, Modular and Off-site Construction (MOC) 2017, Shanghai, China. 2017.
YANG Y., Chui T.F.M., Shen P., YANG Y. and Gu J., Modeling the temporal dynamics of intertidal benthic infauna biomass with environmental factors: Impact assessment of land reclamation, Science of The Total Environment. 2018, 618: 439-450.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Optimal sizing and design of small-scale green infrastructures to maximize hydro-environmental benefits, 14th IWA/IAHR International Conference on Urban Drainage. Prague, Czech Republic, 2017, ICUD-0132.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Optimizing surface and contributing areas of bioretention cells for stormwater runoff quality and quantity management, Journal of Environmental Management. 2018, 206: 1090-1103.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Rapid assessment of hydrologic performance of low impact development practices at different implementation levels, 37th IAHR World Congress. 2017, Theme 5: Urban Water Management. Session 12J.: Paper 2016-05-24-0784.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Rapid assessment of hydrologic performance of low impact development practices under design storms, JAWRA Journal of the American Water Resources Association. 2018, 54: 613-630.


Researcher : YANG Y

List of Research Outputs

Chui T.F.M. and YANG Y., Assessing the robustness of green infrastructure under stochastic design storms and climate change scenarios, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States, 2017, NH52A-08.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y. and Lu M., A master data management solution to unlock the value of big infrastructure data for smart, sustainable and resilient city planning, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2017, 196: 939-947.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y., Li H.Y. and Li J.J., A social networking enabled crowdsourcing system for integrated infrastructure asset management, In: C. Wang. C. Harper, Y.C. Lee, R. Harris & C. Berryman, Proceedings: Construction Research Congress 2018, April 2-5, Louisiana State University New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 2018, 322-331.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y., Lu M. and Li J.J., Necessities and challenges to strengthen the regional infrastructure resilience within city clusters, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2018, 212: 198-205.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y. and Lu M., Necessities and challenges to strengthen the regional infrastructure resilience within city clusters, In: D. Amaratunga & R. Haigh, Proceedings: 7th International Conference on Building Resilience, November 27-29, Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok, Thailand. 2017, 8 pages.
PAN M., Pan W. and YANG Y., Modelling and analysis of two production solutions for precast concrete elements: A petri-nets approach, Modular and Off-site Construction (MOC) 2017, Shanghai, China. 2017.
Pan W., YANG Y. and Yang L., High-rise modular building: ten-year journey and future development, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, New Orleans, US, 2-5 April 2018. US, ASCE.
YANG Y., Chui T.F.M. and YANG Y., Analyzing and predicting the relationship between hydrodynamics and macrobenthic infauna on intertidal mudflat in the Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China. , 2017 American Water Resources Association Annual Conference. Portland, OR, United States, 2017, poster session.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Aquatic environmental changes and ecological implications from the combined effects of sea-level rise and land reclamation in Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China, Ecological Engineering. 2017, 108: 30-39.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Contrast impacts of land reclamations in bay mouth and head of semi-enclosed bay using an idealized bay and the Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China, 2017 American Water Resources Association Annual Conference. Portland, OR, United States, 2017, oral session 22.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Hydrodynamic and transport responses to land reclamation in different areas of semi-enclosed subtropical bay, Continental Shelf Research. 2017, 143: 54-66.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Impacts of sea level rise on a semi-enclosed bay inside the Pearl River Estuary, 37th IAHR World Congress. 2017, Theme 4: Coastal, Estuaries and Lakes Management. Session 1F: Paper 2016-04-18-0785.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Layout and design optimization of decentralized green infrastructures to reduce peak flows in drainage system , 14th International Conference on Urban Drainage. Prague, Czech Republic, 2017, ICUD-0130.
YANG Y., Pan W. and PAN M., Manufacturing of modular buildings: A literature review, Modular and Off-site Construction (MOC) 2017, Shanghai, China. 2017.
YANG Y., Chui T.F.M., Shen P., YANG Y. and Gu J., Modeling the temporal dynamics of intertidal benthic infauna biomass with environmental factors: Impact assessment of land reclamation, Science of The Total Environment. 2018, 618: 439-450.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Optimal sizing and design of small-scale green infrastructures to maximize hydro-environmental benefits, 14th IWA/IAHR International Conference on Urban Drainage. Prague, Czech Republic, 2017, ICUD-0132.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Optimizing surface and contributing areas of bioretention cells for stormwater runoff quality and quantity management, Journal of Environmental Management. 2018, 206: 1090-1103.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Rapid assessment of hydrologic performance of low impact development practices at different implementation levels, 37th IAHR World Congress. 2017, Theme 5: Urban Water Management. Session 12J.: Paper 2016-05-24-0784.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Rapid assessment of hydrologic performance of low impact development practices under design storms, JAWRA Journal of the American Water Resources Association. 2018, 54: 613-630.


Researcher : YANG Y

List of Research Outputs

Chui T.F.M. and YANG Y., Assessing the robustness of green infrastructure under stochastic design storms and climate change scenarios, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States, 2017, NH52A-08.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y. and Lu M., A master data management solution to unlock the value of big infrastructure data for smart, sustainable and resilient city planning, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2017, 196: 939-947.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y., Li H.Y. and Li J.J., A social networking enabled crowdsourcing system for integrated infrastructure asset management, In: C. Wang. C. Harper, Y.C. Lee, R. Harris & C. Berryman, Proceedings: Construction Research Congress 2018, April 2-5, Louisiana State University New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 2018, 322-331.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y., Lu M. and Li J.J., Necessities and challenges to strengthen the regional infrastructure resilience within city clusters, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2018, 212: 198-205.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y. and Lu M., Necessities and challenges to strengthen the regional infrastructure resilience within city clusters, In: D. Amaratunga & R. Haigh, Proceedings: 7th International Conference on Building Resilience, November 27-29, Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok, Thailand. 2017, 8 pages.
PAN M., Pan W. and YANG Y., Modelling and analysis of two production solutions for precast concrete elements: A petri-nets approach, Modular and Off-site Construction (MOC) 2017, Shanghai, China. 2017.
Pan W., YANG Y. and Yang L., High-rise modular building: ten-year journey and future development, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, New Orleans, US, 2-5 April 2018. US, ASCE.
YANG Y., Chui T.F.M. and YANG Y., Analyzing and predicting the relationship between hydrodynamics and macrobenthic infauna on intertidal mudflat in the Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China. , 2017 American Water Resources Association Annual Conference. Portland, OR, United States, 2017, poster session.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Aquatic environmental changes and ecological implications from the combined effects of sea-level rise and land reclamation in Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China, Ecological Engineering. 2017, 108: 30-39.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Contrast impacts of land reclamations in bay mouth and head of semi-enclosed bay using an idealized bay and the Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China, 2017 American Water Resources Association Annual Conference. Portland, OR, United States, 2017, oral session 22.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Hydrodynamic and transport responses to land reclamation in different areas of semi-enclosed subtropical bay, Continental Shelf Research. 2017, 143: 54-66.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Impacts of sea level rise on a semi-enclosed bay inside the Pearl River Estuary, 37th IAHR World Congress. 2017, Theme 4: Coastal, Estuaries and Lakes Management. Session 1F: Paper 2016-04-18-0785.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Layout and design optimization of decentralized green infrastructures to reduce peak flows in drainage system , 14th International Conference on Urban Drainage. Prague, Czech Republic, 2017, ICUD-0130.
YANG Y., Pan W. and PAN M., Manufacturing of modular buildings: A literature review, Modular and Off-site Construction (MOC) 2017, Shanghai, China. 2017.
YANG Y., Chui T.F.M., Shen P., YANG Y. and Gu J., Modeling the temporal dynamics of intertidal benthic infauna biomass with environmental factors: Impact assessment of land reclamation, Science of The Total Environment. 2018, 618: 439-450.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Optimal sizing and design of small-scale green infrastructures to maximize hydro-environmental benefits, 14th IWA/IAHR International Conference on Urban Drainage. Prague, Czech Republic, 2017, ICUD-0132.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Optimizing surface and contributing areas of bioretention cells for stormwater runoff quality and quantity management, Journal of Environmental Management. 2018, 206: 1090-1103.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Rapid assessment of hydrologic performance of low impact development practices at different implementation levels, 37th IAHR World Congress. 2017, Theme 5: Urban Water Management. Session 12J.: Paper 2016-05-24-0784.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Rapid assessment of hydrologic performance of low impact development practices under design storms, JAWRA Journal of the American Water Resources Association. 2018, 54: 613-630.


Researcher : YANG Y

List of Research Outputs

Chui T.F.M. and YANG Y., Assessing the robustness of green infrastructure under stochastic design storms and climate change scenarios, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States, 2017, NH52A-08.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y. and Lu M., A master data management solution to unlock the value of big infrastructure data for smart, sustainable and resilient city planning, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2017, 196: 939-947.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y., Li H.Y. and Li J.J., A social networking enabled crowdsourcing system for integrated infrastructure asset management, In: C. Wang. C. Harper, Y.C. Lee, R. Harris & C. Berryman, Proceedings: Construction Research Congress 2018, April 2-5, Louisiana State University New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 2018, 322-331.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y., Lu M. and Li J.J., Necessities and challenges to strengthen the regional infrastructure resilience within city clusters, Procedia Engineering. Elsevier, 2018, 212: 198-205.
Ng T.S.T., Xu J., YANG Y. and Lu M., Necessities and challenges to strengthen the regional infrastructure resilience within city clusters, In: D. Amaratunga & R. Haigh, Proceedings: 7th International Conference on Building Resilience, November 27-29, Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok, Thailand. 2017, 8 pages.
PAN M., Pan W. and YANG Y., Modelling and analysis of two production solutions for precast concrete elements: A petri-nets approach, Modular and Off-site Construction (MOC) 2017, Shanghai, China. 2017.
Pan W., YANG Y. and Yang L., High-rise modular building: ten-year journey and future development, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, New Orleans, US, 2-5 April 2018. US, ASCE.
YANG Y., Chui T.F.M. and YANG Y., Analyzing and predicting the relationship between hydrodynamics and macrobenthic infauna on intertidal mudflat in the Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China. , 2017 American Water Resources Association Annual Conference. Portland, OR, United States, 2017, poster session.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Aquatic environmental changes and ecological implications from the combined effects of sea-level rise and land reclamation in Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China, Ecological Engineering. 2017, 108: 30-39.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Contrast impacts of land reclamations in bay mouth and head of semi-enclosed bay using an idealized bay and the Deep Bay, Pearl River Estuary, China, 2017 American Water Resources Association Annual Conference. Portland, OR, United States, 2017, oral session 22.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Hydrodynamic and transport responses to land reclamation in different areas of semi-enclosed subtropical bay, Continental Shelf Research. 2017, 143: 54-66.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Impacts of sea level rise on a semi-enclosed bay inside the Pearl River Estuary, 37th IAHR World Congress. 2017, Theme 4: Coastal, Estuaries and Lakes Management. Session 1F: Paper 2016-04-18-0785.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Layout and design optimization of decentralized green infrastructures to reduce peak flows in drainage system , 14th International Conference on Urban Drainage. Prague, Czech Republic, 2017, ICUD-0130.
YANG Y., Pan W. and PAN M., Manufacturing of modular buildings: A literature review, Modular and Off-site Construction (MOC) 2017, Shanghai, China. 2017.
YANG Y., Chui T.F.M., Shen P., YANG Y. and Gu J., Modeling the temporal dynamics of intertidal benthic infauna biomass with environmental factors: Impact assessment of land reclamation, Science of The Total Environment. 2018, 618: 439-450.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Optimal sizing and design of small-scale green infrastructures to maximize hydro-environmental benefits, 14th IWA/IAHR International Conference on Urban Drainage. Prague, Czech Republic, 2017, ICUD-0132.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Optimizing surface and contributing areas of bioretention cells for stormwater runoff quality and quantity management, Journal of Environmental Management. 2018, 206: 1090-1103.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Rapid assessment of hydrologic performance of low impact development practices at different implementation levels, 37th IAHR World Congress. 2017, Theme 5: Urban Water Management. Session 12J.: Paper 2016-05-24-0784.
YANG Y. and Chui T.F.M., Rapid assessment of hydrologic performance of low impact development practices under design storms, JAWRA Journal of the American Water Resources Association. 2018, 54: 613-630.


Researcher : YANG Z

List of Research Outputs

GUO H., Yao Z., YANG Z., Ma X., Wang J. and Tang C., A One-Step Rapid Assembly of Thin Film Coating Using Green Coordination Complexes for Enhanced Removal of Trace Organic Contaminants by Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 12638-12643.
Guo H., Deng Y., Yao Z., Yang Z., Wang J., Lin C., Zhang T., Zhu B. and Tang C., A highly selective surface coating for enhanced membrane rejection of endocrine disrupting compounds: Mechanistic insights and implications, Water Research. 2017, 121: 197-203.
Guo H., Yao Z., Wang J., YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Polydopamine coating on a thin film composite forward osmosis membrane for enhanced mass transport and antifouling performance, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018, 551: 234-242.
Jiang S., Liu X., Li H., Wang J., YANG Z., Peng H. and Shih K., Synergistic Effect of HCl and NO in Elemental Mercury Catalytic Oxidation over La2O3-TiO2 Catalyst, Fuel. 2017, 215: 232-238.
Li H., Zhang W., Wang J., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., Coexistence of enhanced Hg 0 oxidation and induced Hg 2+ reduction on CuO/TiO 2 catalyst in the presence of NO and NH 3, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017.
Li H., Zhang W., Wang J., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., Copper Slag as a Catalyst for Mercury Oxidation in Coal Combustion Flue Gas, Waste Management. 2017, 74: 253-259.
Li H., Zhao J., Zhang W., Yang J., Wang J., Zhang M., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., NH3 Inhibits Mercury Oxidation over Low-Temperature MnOx/TiO2 SCR Catalyst, Fuel Processing Technology. 2018, 176: 124-130.
Ma X., YANG Z., Yao Z., Guo H., Xu L. and Tang C., Interfacial Polymerization with Electrosprayed Microdroplets: Toward Controllable and Ultrathin Polyamide Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 117-122.
Ma X., Yao Z., YANG Z., Guo H., Xu Z., Tang C. and Elimelech M., Nanofoaming of Polyamide Desalination Membranes To Tune Permeability and Selectivity, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 123-130.
Wang J., Wu Y., Yang Z., Guo H., Cao B. and Tang C., A novel gravity-driven nanofibrous membrane for point-of-use water disinfection: polydopamine-induced in situ silver incorporation, Scientific Reports. 2017, 7(1): 2334.
YANG Z., Wu Y., Guo H., Ma X., Lin C.E., ZHOU Y., Cao B., Zhu B.K., Shih K. and Tang C., A Novel Thin-Film Nano-Templated Composite Membrane with in situ Silver Nanoparticles Loading: Separation Performance Enhancement and Implications, Journal of Membrane Science . 2017, 544: 351-358.
YANG Z., Huang X., Wang J. and Tang C., Novel polyethyleneimine/TMC-based nanofiltration membrane prepared on a polydopamine coated substrate, Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering. 2018, 12: 273-282.
YANG Z., Li H., Liu X., Li P., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Promotional Effect of CuO Loading on the Catalytic Activity and SO2 Resistance of MnOx/TiO2 Catalyst for Simultaneous NO Reduction and Hg0 Oxidation, Fuel. 2018, 227: 671-678.
YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Recent development of novel membranes for desalination, Desalination. 2018, 434: 37-59.
Yao Z., Guo H., Yang Z., Lin C., Zhu B. and Tang C., Reactable substrate participating interfacial polymerization for thin film composite membranes with enhanced salt rejection performance, Desalination. 2018, 436: 1-7.


Researcher : YANG Z

List of Research Outputs

GUO H., Yao Z., YANG Z., Ma X., Wang J. and Tang C., A One-Step Rapid Assembly of Thin Film Coating Using Green Coordination Complexes for Enhanced Removal of Trace Organic Contaminants by Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 12638-12643.
Guo H., Deng Y., Yao Z., Yang Z., Wang J., Lin C., Zhang T., Zhu B. and Tang C., A highly selective surface coating for enhanced membrane rejection of endocrine disrupting compounds: Mechanistic insights and implications, Water Research. 2017, 121: 197-203.
Guo H., Yao Z., Wang J., YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Polydopamine coating on a thin film composite forward osmosis membrane for enhanced mass transport and antifouling performance, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018, 551: 234-242.
Jiang S., Liu X., Li H., Wang J., YANG Z., Peng H. and Shih K., Synergistic Effect of HCl and NO in Elemental Mercury Catalytic Oxidation over La2O3-TiO2 Catalyst, Fuel. 2017, 215: 232-238.
Li H., Zhang W., Wang J., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., Coexistence of enhanced Hg 0 oxidation and induced Hg 2+ reduction on CuO/TiO 2 catalyst in the presence of NO and NH 3, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017.
Li H., Zhang W., Wang J., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., Copper Slag as a Catalyst for Mercury Oxidation in Coal Combustion Flue Gas, Waste Management. 2017, 74: 253-259.
Li H., Zhao J., Zhang W., Yang J., Wang J., Zhang M., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., NH3 Inhibits Mercury Oxidation over Low-Temperature MnOx/TiO2 SCR Catalyst, Fuel Processing Technology. 2018, 176: 124-130.
Ma X., YANG Z., Yao Z., Guo H., Xu L. and Tang C., Interfacial Polymerization with Electrosprayed Microdroplets: Toward Controllable and Ultrathin Polyamide Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 117-122.
Ma X., Yao Z., YANG Z., Guo H., Xu Z., Tang C. and Elimelech M., Nanofoaming of Polyamide Desalination Membranes To Tune Permeability and Selectivity, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 123-130.
Wang J., Wu Y., Yang Z., Guo H., Cao B. and Tang C., A novel gravity-driven nanofibrous membrane for point-of-use water disinfection: polydopamine-induced in situ silver incorporation, Scientific Reports. 2017, 7(1): 2334.
YANG Z., Wu Y., Guo H., Ma X., Lin C.E., ZHOU Y., Cao B., Zhu B.K., Shih K. and Tang C., A Novel Thin-Film Nano-Templated Composite Membrane with in situ Silver Nanoparticles Loading: Separation Performance Enhancement and Implications, Journal of Membrane Science . 2017, 544: 351-358.
YANG Z., Huang X., Wang J. and Tang C., Novel polyethyleneimine/TMC-based nanofiltration membrane prepared on a polydopamine coated substrate, Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering. 2018, 12: 273-282.
YANG Z., Li H., Liu X., Li P., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Promotional Effect of CuO Loading on the Catalytic Activity and SO2 Resistance of MnOx/TiO2 Catalyst for Simultaneous NO Reduction and Hg0 Oxidation, Fuel. 2018, 227: 671-678.
YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Recent development of novel membranes for desalination, Desalination. 2018, 434: 37-59.
Yao Z., Guo H., Yang Z., Lin C., Zhu B. and Tang C., Reactable substrate participating interfacial polymerization for thin film composite membranes with enhanced salt rejection performance, Desalination. 2018, 436: 1-7.


Researcher : YAO T

List of Research Outputs

Nunes Lourenco S.D., SAULICK Y., ZHENG S., KANG H., LIU D., LIN H. and YAO T., Soil wettability in ground engineering: fundamentals, methods, and applications, Acta Geotechnica. 2017.


Researcher : YI S

List of Research Outputs

YI S. and Young B., Experimental Investigation of Concrete-filled Cold-formed Steel Elliptical Stub Columns, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 109-115.


Researcher : YING H

List of Research Outputs

ZHOU H., Lee S.H. and YING H., VPL-Based Code Translation for Automated Compliance Checking of Building Envelope Energy Efficiency, Construction Research Congress 2018. ASCE, 1-12.


Researcher : YU C

List of Research Outputs

Pan W., TENG Y., Li K. and YU C., Implications of prefabrication for the life cycle carbon emissions of high-rise buildings in high-density urban environment, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, New Orleans, US, 2-5 April 2018. US, ASCE.
WANG J., YU C. and Pan W., Life Cycle Energy of High-rise Office Buildings in Hong Kong, Energy and Buildings. Elsevier, 2018, 167: 152-164.


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: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




Researcher : Yan W

List of Research Outputs

Li Y.C., Wong S.C., Xie S. and Yan W., Travel trends and characteristics of Chinese tourists in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, 9-11 December, Hong Kong. 2017.


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: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:Towards a fundamental understanding of liquefaction of sand-fines mixtures
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2016


Project Title:Constrained modulus and damping factor for modeling vertical ground motions
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Cyclic Behavior of Monopile Foundations for Offshore Wind Turbines in Sandy Soils
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Germany/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Investigating nonlinear cyclic behavior of sand for offshore wind turbines
Investigator(s):Yang J
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2018


List of Research Outputs

Dai B., Yang J., Zhang W., Xu K. and Li A., Energy-based analysis of effect of inter-particle friction on the shear behavior of granular materials, Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference: Fundamentals of Soil Behaviours. 2018, 628-636.
Dai B. and Yang J., Shear strength of assemblies of frictionless particles, International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE. 2017, 117(11): 04017102-1.
GUO Y. and Yang J., Use of shear wave velocity to evaluate in-situ state of silty sands, Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Seoul, Korea. 2017.
Gao G., Chen J., Yang J. and Meng Y., Field measurement and FE prediction of vibration reduction due to pile-raft foundation for high-tech workshop, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. 2017, 101: 264-268.
Gu X., Hu J., Huang M. and Yang J., Discrete element analysis on the K0 of granular soil and its relation to small strain shear stiffness, International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE. 2018, 18(3): 06018003.
Ma H., Yang J. and Chen L., Numerical analysis of the long-term performance of offshore wind turbines supported by monopiles, Ocean Engineering. 2017, 136: 94-105.
Sze H. and Yang J., Effect of sustained shear on overburden stress correction in liquefaction resistance evaluation, Proceedings of ASCE Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics V. 2018.
WEI X., GUO Y., Yang J. and Guo C., Energy-based analysis of effect of inter-particle friction on the shear behavior of granular materials, Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference: Advances in Soil Dynamics and Foundation Engineering. 2018, 62-69.
WEI X., GUO Y. and Yang J., Investigating the effects of particle shape on liquefaction resistance of sands from critical state perspective, Proceedings of the 6th International Young Geotechnical Engineers’ Conference, Seoul, Korea. 2017.
Wang Y., Gao G. and Yang J., Three-dimensional dynamic response of a lined tunnel in a half-space of saturated soil under internal explosive loading, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. 2017, 101: 157-161.
Wu H., Shen S. and Yang J., Identification of tunnel settlement caused by land subsidence in soft deposit of Shanghai, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE. 2017, 31: 04017092.
Yang J., A new method for evaluation of performance of hydraulic sand fills, Keynote Lecture at the 3rd International Conference on Ground Improvement and Ground Control in Hangzhou, China, October 27-29, 2017. 2017.
Yang J., LIU X., GUO Y. and LIANG L., A unified framework for evaluating in situ state of sand with varying fines content, Géotechnique. 2018, 68(2): 177-183.
Yang J., Distinguished Visiting Scholars Scheme, Tongji University. 2017.
Yang J., Evaluation of in situ state of sand deposits: challenges and advances, , Keynote Lecture at International Conference on Coastal & Offshore Geotechnics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, July 5-7, 2017. 2017.
Yang J., Liquefaction of saturated sand under cyclic loading: Recent advances. Invited Lecture at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China , 2017.
Yang J., Liquefaction of saturated sand under cyclic loading: recent advances, Invited Lecture at Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. 2017.
Yang J., On the critical state friction angle of sand, Invited Lecture at Tongji University, Shanghai, China. 2017.
Yang J., Use of shear waves in liquefaction evaluation, Invited Talk at the Southeast Symposium of Recent Developments in Geotechnics, Southeast University, Nanjing, China, July 8-9, 2017. 2017.
Yang J., Vertical site response to earthquake loading: a missing issue? , Invited Talk at International Conference for the Decade Memory of the Wenchuan Earthquake, Chengdu, May 12-14, 2018. 2018.


Researcher : Yang L

List of Research Outputs

Pan W., YANG Y. and Yang L., High-rise modular building: ten-year journey and future development, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018, New Orleans, US, 2-5 April 2018. US, ASCE.
Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Wong C.P.R., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Spatio-temporal travel characteristics of the elderly in an ageing society, Travel Behaviour and Society. 2017, 9: 10-20.
Wong C.P.R., Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Elderly users’ level of satisfaction with public transport services in a high-density and transit-oriented city, Journal of Transport & Health. 2017, 7: 209-217.
Wong C.P.R., Szeto W.Y., YANG L., Li Y.C. and Wong S.C., Public transport policy measures for improving elderly mobility, Transport Policy. 2018, 63: 73-79.


Researcher : Yang Z

List of Research Outputs

GUO H., Yao Z., YANG Z., Ma X., Wang J. and Tang C., A One-Step Rapid Assembly of Thin Film Coating Using Green Coordination Complexes for Enhanced Removal of Trace Organic Contaminants by Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 12638-12643.
Guo H., Deng Y., Yao Z., Yang Z., Wang J., Lin C., Zhang T., Zhu B. and Tang C., A highly selective surface coating for enhanced membrane rejection of endocrine disrupting compounds: Mechanistic insights and implications, Water Research. 2017, 121: 197-203.
Guo H., Yao Z., Wang J., YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Polydopamine coating on a thin film composite forward osmosis membrane for enhanced mass transport and antifouling performance, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018, 551: 234-242.
Jiang S., Liu X., Li H., Wang J., YANG Z., Peng H. and Shih K., Synergistic Effect of HCl and NO in Elemental Mercury Catalytic Oxidation over La2O3-TiO2 Catalyst, Fuel. 2017, 215: 232-238.
Li H., Zhang W., Wang J., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., Coexistence of enhanced Hg 0 oxidation and induced Hg 2+ reduction on CuO/TiO 2 catalyst in the presence of NO and NH 3, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017.
Li H., Zhang W., Wang J., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., Copper Slag as a Catalyst for Mercury Oxidation in Coal Combustion Flue Gas, Waste Management. 2017, 74: 253-259.
Li H., Zhao J., Zhang W., Yang J., Wang J., Zhang M., YANG Z., Li L. and Shih K., NH3 Inhibits Mercury Oxidation over Low-Temperature MnOx/TiO2 SCR Catalyst, Fuel Processing Technology. 2018, 176: 124-130.
Ma X., YANG Z., Yao Z., Guo H., Xu L. and Tang C., Interfacial Polymerization with Electrosprayed Microdroplets: Toward Controllable and Ultrathin Polyamide Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 117-122.
Ma X., Yao Z., YANG Z., Guo H., Xu Z., Tang C. and Elimelech M., Nanofoaming of Polyamide Desalination Membranes To Tune Permeability and Selectivity, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 123-130.
Wang J., Wu Y., Yang Z., Guo H., Cao B. and Tang C., A novel gravity-driven nanofibrous membrane for point-of-use water disinfection: polydopamine-induced in situ silver incorporation, Scientific Reports. 2017, 7(1): 2334.
YANG Z., Wu Y., Guo H., Ma X., Lin C.E., ZHOU Y., Cao B., Zhu B.K., Shih K. and Tang C., A Novel Thin-Film Nano-Templated Composite Membrane with in situ Silver Nanoparticles Loading: Separation Performance Enhancement and Implications, Journal of Membrane Science . 2017, 544: 351-358.
YANG Z., Huang X., Wang J. and Tang C., Novel polyethyleneimine/TMC-based nanofiltration membrane prepared on a polydopamine coated substrate, Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering. 2018, 12: 273-282.
YANG Z., Li H., Liu X., Li P., Lee P.H. and Shih K., Promotional Effect of CuO Loading on the Catalytic Activity and SO2 Resistance of MnOx/TiO2 Catalyst for Simultaneous NO Reduction and Hg0 Oxidation, Fuel. 2018, 227: 671-678.
YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Recent development of novel membranes for desalination, Desalination. 2018, 434: 37-59.
Yao Z., Guo H., Yang Z., Lin C., Zhu B. and Tang C., Reactable substrate participating interfacial polymerization for thin film composite membranes with enhanced salt rejection performance, Desalination. 2018, 436: 1-7.


Researcher : Yao Z

List of Research Outputs

GUO H., Yao Z., YANG Z., Ma X., Wang J. and Tang C., A One-Step Rapid Assembly of Thin Film Coating Using Green Coordination Complexes for Enhanced Removal of Trace Organic Contaminants by Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology. 2017, 51: 12638-12643.
Guo H., Deng Y., Yao Z., Yang Z., Wang J., Lin C., Zhang T., Zhu B. and Tang C., A highly selective surface coating for enhanced membrane rejection of endocrine disrupting compounds: Mechanistic insights and implications, Water Research. 2017, 121: 197-203.
Guo H., Yao Z., Wang J., YANG Z., Ma X. and Tang C., Polydopamine coating on a thin film composite forward osmosis membrane for enhanced mass transport and antifouling performance, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018, 551: 234-242.
MEI Y., Yao Z., Ji L., Toy P.H. and Tang C., Effects of hypochlorite exposure on the structure and electrochemical performance of ion exchange membranes in reverse electrodialysis, Journal of Membrane Science. 2018, 549: 295-305.
Ma X., YANG Z., Yao Z., Guo H., Xu L. and Tang C., Interfacial Polymerization with Electrosprayed Microdroplets: Toward Controllable and Ultrathin Polyamide Membranes, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 117-122.
Ma X., Yao Z., YANG Z., Guo H., Xu Z., Tang C. and Elimelech M., Nanofoaming of Polyamide Desalination Membranes To Tune Permeability and Selectivity, Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 2018, 5: 123-130.
Qiu Z., Kong X., Yuan J., Shen Y., Zhu B., Zhu L., Yao Z. and Tang C., Cross-linked PVC/hyperbranched polyester composite hollow fiber membranes for dye removal, Reactive and Functional Polymers. 2018, 122: 51-59.
Yao Z., Guo H., Yang Z., Lin C., Zhu B. and Tang C., Reactable substrate participating interfacial polymerization for thin film composite membranes with enhanced salt rejection performance, Desalination. 2018, 436: 1-7.


Researcher : Ye H

List of Research Outputs

Ye H., Nanoscale attraction between calcium-aluminosilicate-hydrate and Mg-Al layered double hydroxides in alkali-activated slag, Materials Characterization. 2018, 140: 95-102.


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

Liu Y.-.Y., Yeung A.T.C., Zhang D.-.L. and Li Y.-.R., Experimental study on the effect of particle shape on stress dip in granular piles, Powder Technology. 2017, 319: 415-425.
Yeung A.T.C., A mobile biometric authentication system for site management in Hong Kong, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Management, Procurement and Law. 2017, 1-9.


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: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:Cold-formed steel members of very high steel grades subjected to combined axial load and bending
Investigator(s):Young B, Huang Y
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award 2014-15
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award
Start Date:02/2016


Project Title:Experimental investigation of cold-formed steel semi-oval hollow section columns
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016
Completion Date:06/2018


Project Title:Experimental and numerical investigations of cold-formed steel semi-oval and oval hollow sections
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Behaviour and design of cold-formed steel elliptical hollow section beam-columns
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017
Completion Date:12/2018


Project Title:The 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures; Experimental Investigation on Cold-Formed High Strength Steel Circular Hollow Sections under Combined Compression and Bending
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2017
Completion Date:09/2017


Project Title:Behaviour of cold-formed steel semi-oval and oval hollow sections under combined axial load and bending
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Outstanding Researcher Award 2016-17
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Researcher Award
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Experimental and numerical investigation of high strength steel tubular connections
Investigator(s):Young B
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2018
Completion Date:12/2018


List of Research Outputs

CAI Y. and Young B., Experimental Investigation on Cold-formed Austenitic Stainless Steel Bolted Connections under Fire Condition, Proceedings of the 1st China's National Conference on Cold-formed Steel Structures, Shanghai, China. 2017, 57-67 (In Chinese).
CAI Y. and Young B., Structural Behaviour of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Bolted Connections at Post-fire Condition, Proceedings of the 5th International Experts Seminar on Stainless Steel in Structures, The Steel Construction Institute, UK. 2017.
CAI Y. and Young B., Transient State Tests of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Bolted Connections, Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2017, Paper ID 01.09.
CHEN M. and Young B., Experimental Study on Cold-formed Steel Semi-oval Hollow Section Columns, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 549-556.
Cai Y. and Young B., Cold-formed Stainless Steel Double Shear Bolted Connections by Transient State Test Method, Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Steel, Space and Composite Structures, Perth, Australia (Keynote Paper). 2018.
Chen J., HUANG Y. and Young B., Design of Stainless Steel Tubular Section Beam-columns, Proceedings of the 5th International Experts Seminar on Stainless Steel in Structures, The Steel Construction Institute, UK (Invited Paper). 2017.
Huang Y. and Young B., Design of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Circular Hollow Section Columns using Direct Strength Method, Engineering Structures. Elsevier Science, 2018, 163: 177-183.
Huang Y. and Young B., Post-fire Behaviour of Ferritic Stainless Steel Material, Construction & Building Materials. Elsevier, 2017, 157: 654-667.
Islam S.M.Z. and Young B., Design of CFRP-Strengthened Aluminium Alloy Tubular Sections subjected to Web Crippling, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier Science, 2018, 124: 605-621.
LI H. and Young B., Cold-formed Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Structural Members Subjected to Concentrated Bearing Loads, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2017, 145: 392-405.
LI H. and Young B., Design of Concrete-filled High Strength Steel Tubular X-joints subjected to Compression, Proceedings of the 12th International conference on Advances in Steel- Concrete Composite Structures, Valencia, Spain. 2018, 483-490.
LI H. and Young B., Design of Ferritic Stainless Steel Tubular Sections subjected to Concentrated Bearing Load, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 513-521.
LI H. and Young B., Post-fire Mechanical Properties of High Strength Steels, Proceedings of the 12th International conference on Advances in Steel- Concrete Composite Structures, Valencia, Spain (Keynote Paper). 2018, 83-90.
LI H. and Young B., Tests of Concrete-filled High Strength Steel Tubular X-joints under Compression, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 137-143.
Lan X., Chan T.M. and Young B., Static Strength of High Strength Steel CHS X-joints under Axial Compression, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2017, 138: 369-379.
Lan X., Huang Y., Chan T.M. and Young B., Static Strength of Stainless Steel K- and N-joints at Elevated Temperatures, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier Science, 2018, 122: 501-509.
Lan X., Chen J., Chan T.M. and Young B., The Continuous Strength Method for the Design of High Strength Steel Tubular Sections in Compression, Engineering Structures. Elsevier Science, 2018, 162: 177-187.
Lan X.Y., Chan T.M. and Young B., Numerical Investigation on Static Strength of CHS X-joints using S700 and S900 Steel, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 475-480.
MA J., Chan T.M. and Young B., Design of Cold-formed High Strength Steel Tubular Beams, Engineering Structures. Elsevier, 2017, 151: 432-443.
MA J., Chan T.M. and Young B., Design of Cold-formed High-Strength Steel Tubular Stub Columns, Journal of Structural Engineering. ASCE, 2018, 144: 04018063.
MA J., Chan T.M. and Young B., Experimental Investigation on Cold-formed High Strength Steel Circular Hollow Sections under Combined Compression and Bending, Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2017, Paper ID 12.18.
MA J., Chan T.M. and Young B., Tests on High Strength Steel Hollow Sections: A Review, Structures and Buildings, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. ICE, 2017, 170: 621-630.
PANDEY M. and Young B., High Strength Steel Tubular X-joints – An Experimental Insight under Axial Compression, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 223-230.
SU M. and Young B., Design of Aluminium Alloy Stocky Hollow Sections Subjected to Concentrated Transverse Loads, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier Science, 2018, 124: 546-557.
SU M. and Young B., Mechanical Properties of High Strength Aluminium Alloy at Elevated Temperatures, Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2017, Paper ID 10.37.
WANG F., Young B. and Gardner L., Experimental Investigation of Concrete-filled Double Skin Tubular Stub Columns with Ferritic Stainless Steel Outer Tubes, Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2017, Paper ID 08.29.
WANG F., Young B. and Gardner L., Numerical Study of Concrete-filled Austenitic Stainless Steel CHS Stub Columns with High Strength Steel Inner Tubes, Proceedings of the 12th International conference on Advances in Steel- Concrete Composite Structures, Valencia, Spain. 2018, 343-350.
WANG F., Young B. and Gardner L., Structural Performance of Concrete-filled Double Skin Tubular Beams with Eccentric Inner Tubes, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 117-123.
WANG F., Young B. and Gardner L., Tests on Concrete-filled Double Skin Tubular Beams with Circular Stainless Steel Outer Tubes, Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, Copenhagen, Denmark. 2017, Paper ID 08.19.
WANG L. and Young B., Design of Cold-formed Steel Built-up Sections with Web Perforations subjected to Bending, Thin-walled Structures. Elsevier, 2017, 120: 458-469.
WANG L. and Young B., Tests on Cold-formed Steel Perforated Built-up Sections under Combined Bending and Shear, Proceedings of the 1st China's National Conference on Cold-formed Steel Structures, Shanghai, China. 2017, 27-32 (In Chinese).
XING B. and Young B., Experimental Investigation of Concrete-filled Lean Duplex Stainless Steel RHS Stub Columns, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 95-100.
YI S. and Young B., Experimental Investigation of Concrete-filled Cold-formed Steel Elliptical Stub Columns, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 109-115.
Young B., Editor, Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier, 2017.
Young B., Editorial Board, Advances in Structural Engineering. Multi-Science Publishing, 2017.
Young B., Editorial Board, Journal of Advanced Steel Construction. 2017.
Young B., Editorial Board, Journal of Advances in Civil Engineering. 2017.
Young B., Editorial Board, Journal of Steel Structures. Springer, 2017.
Young B., Editorial Board, Progress in Steel Building Structures (In Chinese). 2017.
Young B., Editorial Board, Steel and Composite Structures. Techno Press, 2017.
Young B., Editorial Board, Thin-Walled Structures. Elsevier, 2017.
Young B., Outstanding Research Award 2016-17, The University of Hong Kong, 2018. 2018.
Yousefi A.M., Lim J.B.P., Uzzaman A., Lian Y., Clifton G.C. and Young B., Design of Cold-formed Stainless Steel Lipped Channel Sections with Web Openings subjected to Web Crippling under End-One-Flange Loading Condition, Journal of Advances in Structural Engineering. Multi-Science Publishing, 2017, 20: 1024-1045.
Zhu J.Y., Chan T.M. and Young B., Structural Behaviour of Octagonal Tubular Steel Stub Columns under Uniaxial Compression, Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, Australia. 2017, 567-573.


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:Effect of micro-fluid inclusions on abnormally delayed mechanical behavior of intact rocks after excavation
Investigator(s):Yue QZQ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2015


Project Title:Experimental and Numerical Examinations of Gentle Fill Slope Failure with Rapid and Long Running Soil Debris
Investigator(s):Yue QZQ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for Resubmission of GRF/ECS Proposals
Start Date:07/2017
Completion Date:11/2017


Project Title:15th Annual Meeting of Asia Oceania Geosciences Society; A 10 Year Investigation of the Gas Cause of Wenchuan Earthquake/Local and Global Stress Fields for Cause of Tectonic Earthquakes
Investigator(s):Yue QZQ
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2018


List of Research Outputs

Sun L. .Z., Xie Y.Y., Xiao H.T. and Yue Q.Z.Q., Analysis of crack in layered media of halfspace extent under surface tractions, 表面荷载作用下半无限层状介质中的裂纹分析, Chinese Journal of Applied Mechanics. 应用力学学报, Xi'an, China, Xi'a an Jaiotong University, 2017, 35: 862-868.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Cause and Mechanism of Underground High-Pressure Methane Gas in Giant Landslides, Earthquakes and Volcanoes, 2017 China–ASEAN Forum on Disaster Prevention and Reduction and Sustainable Development, Nanjing, China. September 12-14, 2017. 2017.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Challenges and issues in monitoring and pre-warning of disastrous landslides illustrated with case studies - The Catastrophic Shenzhen Landslide of December 20, 2015, In: Nanjing University, The 6th International Forum on Opto-electronic Sensor-based Monitoring in Geo-engineering, 6th OSMG-2017. Nanjing, Nanjing University, 2017.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Drilling Process Monitoring for Digitizing Underground Rock Mass Quality, In: Tongji University, First International Conference of Smart Underground Space. Shanghai, Tongji University, 2017.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Experience of Landslide Prevention for Sustainable Development in Hong Kong, In: Chu Hai College of Higher Education , Second Annual Conference of Resilient & Robust Cities. Hong Kong, Chu Hai College of Higher Education, 2017.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Mechanism of Giant Rock Ejection at Donghekou during 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake, Badong International Geohazards Symposium. Badong, Three Gorges, China, China University of Geosciences, 2017, 1: 7.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Mechanism of Giant Rock Ejection at Donghekou during 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake, Badong International Geohazards Symposium, Badong, Three Gorges, China, August 25-28, 2017. 2017.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Methane Gas Cause of Earthquakes and Volcanoes and Avalanches, In: China Association for Science and Technology;The People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region , 2017 China–ASEAN Forum on Disaster Prevention and Reduction and Sustainable Development. 2017 中国—东盟防灾减灾与可持续发展论坛, Nan-ning, China Association for Science and Technology, 2017.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Methane Gas Genesis of Huge Rock-Slides and Earthquakes (Part 1 and Part 2), ), 2017 International Workshop on “CPEC Natural Hazards Risk Assessment and Mitigation” and 2nd Workshop of“Silk Road Disaster Risk Reduction”, Part 1 pm July 17, and Part 2 pm July 18, 2017, Auditorium, Pakistan Academy of Science, 3-Constitution Avenue Sector G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2017.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Phenomena and Prediction of the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake, 汶川大地震的现象与预测, In: Peking University Alumni Association (Hong Kong) , First Forum of Science and Innovation at Hong Kong. 聚焦科学与创新,燕集香江2018首届科创论坛, Hong Kong, Peking University Alumni Association (Hong Kong), 2018.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Phenomena and Prediction of the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake, Guangzhou Association for Science and Technology . Shanghai, Tongji University, 2017.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Phenomena of 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake and Their Possible Common Cause, Seminar at Earth Observatory of Singapore . Signapore, Nanyang Technological University, 2018.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Ten Years Investigation of 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake due to Highly Compressed Natural Gas, 极高压甲烷气体制造汶川大地震的十周年研究进展, 6th Symposium of Fluid Geoscience and Ore Formation Belts and Mega Geohazard. 第六届流体地球科学与巨型成矿带及重大自然灾害学术研讨会, Beijing, 2018.
Yue Q.Z.Q., The Common and Different Regularities in Functions of Internal Cohesions and Internal Frictional Angle on Safety of Factor of Soil Slopes, 1.92 土体内摩擦角和粘聚力对斜坡安全系数作用的同异规律, In: Commission of Engineering Geology, China Geology Society, 2017 Annual Conference of China Engineering Geology. Guilin, Commission of Engineering Geology, China Geology Society, 2017.
Yue Q.Z.Q., Two fracture models for earthquakes, 地震过程的两个力学破裂模型, Mechanisms of Mega Earthquakes and Physical Prediction Methods. 大地震孕育机制及其物理预测方法, Beijing, China Scientific Publishing House, 2017, 33-36.


Researcher : ZENG Y

List of Research Outputs

CHEN X., ZENG Y., Au F.T.K. and Jiang R., Interaction of plastic hinges in prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs, Engineering Structures. New York, ScienceDirect, 2017, 150: 359-372.
CHEN X., ZENG Y., Au F.T.K. and Jiang R., Structural Excellence Award 2018 - R&D Award: Grand Award of Structural Division of HKIE for the paper “X.C. Chen, Y. Zeng, F.T.K. Au and R.J. Jiang, Interaction of plastic hinges in prestressed concrete bridges with corrugated steel webs, Engineering Structures, Volume 150, Pages 359-372, 2017.”, Structural Division of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. 2018.


Researcher : ZHAN W

List of Research Outputs

ZHAN W. and Pan W., A Theoretical Framework for the Systematic Construction Project Productivity Measurement: Reconceptualisation and Boundary Extension, ASCE Construction Research Congress (CRC) 2018. US, ASCE.


Researcher : ZHAN X

List of Research Outputs

ZHAN X., Zhang S.C., Szeto W.Y. and Chen X.Q., Multi-step-ahead traffic flow forecasting using multi-output gradient boosting regression tree., Poster presented at the Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting, January 7–11, 2018, Washington D.C., United States.. 2018.
ZHAN X., Zhang S.C., Szeto W.Y. and Chen X.Q., Multi-step-ahead traffic flow forecasting using multi-output gradient boosting regression tree, Poster presented at The 22nd International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, December 9-11, 2017, Hong Kong.. 2017.


Researcher : ZHAN Y

List of Research Outputs

ZHAN Y. and Au F.T.K., Bridge surface roughness detection based on double-vehicle-double-pass technique, IABSE Conference Copenhagen 2018, June 25-27, 2018, Copenhagen, Denmark. Zürich, ETH Zürich, 2018, 385-392.
ZHAN Y. and Au F.T.K., Identification of bridge surface roughness profile using drive-by technique, 39th IABSE Symposium – Engineering the Future, September 21-23, 2017, Vancouver, Canada. Zurich, IABSE, 2017, 3253-3260.
ZHAN Y. and Au F.T.K., Using an instrumented vehicle to estimate surface roughness of a bridge, COMPDYN 2017, 6th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. Athens, National Technical University of Athens, 2017, 2: 3235-3247.


Researcher : ZHANG K

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG K. and Chui T.F.M., A comprehensive review of spatial allocation of LID-BMP-GI practices: Strategies and optimization tools, Science of The Total Environment. 2018, 621: 915-929.
ZHANG K. and Chui T.F.M., Evaluating hydrologic performance of bioretention cells in shallow groundwater, Hydrological Processes. 2017, 31: 4122-4135.
ZHANG K. and Chui T.F.M., Modified hydrology-hydraulic model to simulate surface-subsurface hydrologic dynamics of low impact development practices in urban catchments, Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 15th Annual Meeting. Honolulu, HI, United States, 2018, HS01-D2-PM1-P-010.
ZHANG K. and Chui T.F.M., Optimal designs of bioretention cells in shallow groundwater, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. 2017, H11K-02.


Researcher : ZHANG L

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG L., WEI Y., Au F.T.K. and Li J., Experimental study of two-way post-tensioned flat slabs in fire, Journal of Structural Fire Engineering. Emerald, 2017.
Zhang L. and Li X.Y., Nitrogen-doped microporous carbon: An efficient oxygen reduction catalyst for Zn-air batteries, Journal of Power Sources. 2017, 359: 71-79.
Zhang L., Wang M., Lai Y. and Li X.Y., Oil/molten salt interfacial synthesis of hybrid thin carbon nanostructures and their composites, Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 2018, 6: 4988-4996.


Researcher : ZHAO X

List of Research Outputs

LU Q., CHEN L., Lee S.H. and ZHAO X., Activity theory-based analysis of BIM implementation in building O&M and first response, Automation in Construction. 2018, 85: 317-332.
ZHAO X. and Pan W., Co-productive Interrelations between Business Model and Zero Carbon Building: A Conceptual Framework, Built Environment Project and Asset Management. 2017, 7: 353-365.
ZHAO X., Pan W. and CHEN L., Disentangling the relationships between business model innovation for low or zero carbon buildings and its influencing factors using structural equation modelling, Journal of Cleaner Production. Elsevier, 2018, 178: 154-165.


Researcher : ZHENG S

List of Research Outputs

LIN H., ZHENG S., Nunes Lourenco S.D. and Jaquin P., Characterization of coarse soils derived from igneous rocks for rammed earth, Engineering Geology. 2017, 228: 137-145.
Nunes Lourenco S.D., SAULICK Y., ZHENG S., KANG H., LIU D., LIN H. and YAO T., Soil wettability in ground engineering: fundamentals, methods, and applications, Acta Geotechnica. 2017.
ZHENG S., Nunes Lourenco S.D., Cleall P.J., Chui T.F.M., Ng A.K.Y. and Millis S.W., Hydrologic behavior of model slopes with synthetic water repellent soils, Journal of Hydrology. 2017, 554: 582-599.
ZHENG S., Nunes Lourenco S.D., Cleall P.J., Millis S.W., Ng A.K.Y. and Chui T.F.M., Synthetic Water Repellent Soils for Slope Stabilization, In: Matjaž Mikoš, Željko Arbanas, Yueping Yin, Kyoji Sassa, Advancing Culture of Living with Landslides. Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2017, 523-528.


Researcher : ZHOU H

List of Research Outputs

ZHOU H., Lee S.H. and YING H., VPL-Based Code Translation for Automated Compliance Checking of Building Envelope Energy Efficiency, Construction Research Congress 2018. ASCE, 1-12.


Researcher : ZHOU Y

List of Research Outputs

FENG Y., Wu D., ZHOU Y. and Shih K., A Metal-Free Method of Generating Sulfate Radicals through Direct Interaction of Hydroxylamine and Peroxymonosulfate: Mechanisms, Kinetics, and Implications, Chemical Engineering Journal. 2017.
Kam C.S., Leung T.L., Liu F., Djurisic A., Xie M.H., Chan W.K., ZHOU Y. and Shih K., Lead removal from water – dependence on the form of carbon and surface functionalization, RSC Advances. Royal Society of Chemistry, 2018, 8(33): 18355-18362.
YANG Z., Wu Y., Guo H., Ma X., Lin C.E., ZHOU Y., Cao B., Zhu B.K., Shih K. and Tang C., A Novel Thin-Film Nano-Templated Composite Membrane with in situ Silver Nanoparticles Loading: Separation Performance Enhancement and Implications, Journal of Membrane Science . 2017, 544: 351-358.
ZHOU Y., Liao C. and Shih K., Combined Fe2O3 and CaCO3 Additives to Enhance the Immobilization of Pb in Cathode Ray Tube Funnel Glass, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 2018, 6: 3669-3675.


Researcher : ZHOU Z

List of Research Outputs

ZHOU Z., Su M. and Shih K., Highly efficient and recyclable graphene oxide-magnetite composites for isatin mineralization, Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 2017, 725: 302-309.


Researcher : Zhan S

List of Research Outputs

XIE J., Zhan S., Wong S.C. and Lo S.M., Passenger-oriented train schedule generation model for a railway system, Paper presented at the 7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment, 6-8 June, Hong Kong. 2018.
Zhan S., Wong S.C., Peng Q. and Lo S.M., Train rescheduling strategies in a complete blockage, Paper presented at the 7th International Symposium on Dynamic Traffic Assignment, 6-8 June, Hong Kong. 2018.


Researcher : Zhang L

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG L., WEI Y., Au F.T.K. and Li J., Experimental study of two-way post-tensioned flat slabs in fire, Journal of Structural Fire Engineering. Emerald, 2017.
Zhang L. and Li X.Y., Nitrogen-doped microporous carbon: An efficient oxygen reduction catalyst for Zn-air batteries, Journal of Power Sources. 2017, 359: 71-79.
Zhang L., Wang M., Lai Y. and Li X.Y., Oil/molten salt interfacial synthesis of hybrid thin carbon nanostructures and their composites, Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 2018, 6: 4988-4996.


Researcher : Zhang T

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


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


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


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


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


Project Title:Exploring biodegradation 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: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: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 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:Total Municipal Organic Waste Management by Integrating Food Waste Disposal and Sewage Treatment (MOW-FAST)
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) - Group Research Project
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Polyphosphate-accumulating Organisms in Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal Process: New Insights from Metagenomics and Metatranscriptomics Approaches
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Thermophilic Co-digestion of Food Waste and Sewage Sludge for Biogas Production and Energy Recovery
Investigator(s):Zhang T, Xia Y
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Environment and Conservation Fund
Start Date:05/2017


Project Title:Metagenomics and high throughput sequencing based detection and characterization of antibiotic resistance genes in pristine and antibiotic contaminated soils for development of detection tests
Investigator(s):Zhang T, Ma L
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:France/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme - Travel Grants
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award 2016-17
Investigator(s):Zhang T
Department:Civil Engineering
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award
Start Date:01/2018


List of Research Outputs

Guo H., Deng Y., Yao Z., Yang Z., Wang J., Lin C., Zhang T., Zhu B. and Tang C., A highly selective surface coating for enhanced membrane rejection of endocrine disrupting compounds: Mechanistic insights and implications, Water Research. 2017, 121: 197-203.


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