Dr LI, Wai Chin    李偉展 博士
Associate Professor
Department of Science and Environmental Studies
Contact
ORCiD
0000-0002-3808-6925
Phone
(852) 2948 8630
Email
waichin@eduhk.hk
Address
10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
Website
https://pappl.eduhk.hk/rich/web/person.xhtml?pid=144483&name=LI, Wai Chin
Scopus ID
56079974000
SDGs
3 - Good Health and Well-Being
4 - Quality Education
6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Research Interests
  1. Phyto/Bio-remediation
  2. Environmental Toxicology
  3. Environmental Microbiology
  4. Soil/Water pollution
External Appointments

- Deputy Staff Officer, Health and Safety Team, Hong Kong Red Cross (2011-present)

- Standard First-Aid Lecturer and Examiner, Hong Kong Red Cross (2011-present)

- Adjudicator (Senior Biology and Chemistry session), Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition, organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (2012-present)

- Adjudicator and Profession facilitator, HK Green School Award, EPD (2013-present)

- Automated External Defibrillator Lecturer and Examiner, Hong Kong Red Cross (2014-present)

- Member of Textbook Committee, General Studies Textbook Review Panel (Primary), Education Bureau, HKSAR (2014)

- Committee Member, Ad Hoc committee on General Studies for Primary School, Curriculum Development Council, Education Bureau, HKSAR (2015)

- External Examiner, Department of Food and Health Science, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (2017)

- External Examiner , Nang Yan College of Higher Education (2016-17, 2017-19)

- Invited Session Chair, The 3rd International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Health 2017, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China

- Committee Member and representative of EdUHK, Hong Kong Joint School Biology Olympiad (2017-present)

- Assessment Working Group of the Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence (2018/19), EdB, HKSAR

- Secretary and Executive Board Members, East-Asian Association for Science Education (EASE), (2019-22)

- STEM Consultant, School-based Curriculum Planning Workshop on QEF thematic network (QTN) STEM (S.K.H Holy Cross’s Primary School) (2018-present)

- Member, Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence Steering Committee (2019-2021), EdB, HKSAR

- Member, Committee on Certification for Principalship (Jan 2020- Dec 2021), EdB, HKSAR

- Independent Manager, The CCC Kei To Secondary School (2019-2021)

- Sponsoring Body Manager, The CCC Kei To Secondary School (2021-)

- External Examiner, BEd（Hons) Early Childhood Education, Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (2019-2022)

- Member of the selection panel for the booth exhibition of the STEM Education Fair 2020, EdB, HKSAR (2019-2020)

- Committee Member, Ad Hoc committee on Primary Education Curriculum Guide, Curriculum Development Council, Education Bureau, HKSAR (2020-21)

- Sponsoring Body Manager, The CCC Kei Faat Primary School (Yau Tong) (2020-)

- Sponsoring Body Manager, CCC Wanchai Church Kei To Primary School (Kowloon City) (2020-)

-  Auditor, The Quality Assurance Council, University Grants Committee, HKSAR (2022-)

- Sponsoring Body Manager, CCC Kei San Secondary School (2023-)

- Sponsoring Body Manager, The Education University of Hong Kong Jockey Club Primary School (2023-)

- Chairperson, Ad Hoc Committee for the Development of the Science (Primary 1 - 6) Curriculum, EdB (2023-)

- Committee Member, CDC-HKEAA Committee on Biology and HKDSE Biology Subject Committee (2023-)

- Co-chief Examiner, Biology and Combined Science, HKDSE, HKEAA (2023-)

- Committee Member, Social Cohesion and Inclusion Strategic Committee, Hong Kong Red Cross (2023-2026)

- Chairperson, Assessment Panel on Primary General Studies, Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence, EdB (2022-23)

- Committee Member of the Assessment Working Group, Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence, EdB (2024-25)

- Committee Member of the Assessment Panel on Award for Education Innovation, Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence, EdB (2024-25)



Personal Profile

About Dr. Li

 

Dr. Li received his B. Sc. in Applied Biology (Major in Environmental Science) and Ph.D. from Hong Kong Baptist University. After graduation, he was a lecturer and course coordinator of Environmental Conservation Studies at College of International Education, Hong Kong Baptist University during 2007-2012. Currently he is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Science and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Education University of Hong Kong. Dr. Li’s current research mainly focuses on soil pollution and microbes-enhanced phytoremediation.

 

 

Academic and Professional Qualification

1. B.Sc. (Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science), Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University

2. Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Croucher Institute for Environmental Sciences and Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University

3. PGDE (Biology), Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

4. Certified Member, Environmental Management Association of Hong Kong (CEMAHK)

5. Full Member, The Institution of Environmental Sciences, UK (MIEnvSc)

6. Full Member, Royal Society of Biology, UK (MRSB)

 

Award and recognition:

2024           Silver award & Special award, 9th Int’ Invention Innovation Competition in Canada

2024           Silver award, Silicon Valley International Inventions Festival, 2024

2023           Second Class Award in Natural Science, Guangdong Province Science and Technology Awards, China (Title: The Impact and Mechanism of Root Anatomy and Moisture Factors on the Accumulation of Heavy Metals in Rice)

2020-24      World’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University (2024: top 0.25% (Single year) and 0.58% (Career life) in Env. Science)

2022          Research Impact Prize, FLASS, EdUHK

2020           Research Impact Prize & Knowledge Transfer Prize, FLASS, EdUHK

2020           Award for Excellent Field Experience Supervision, LTTC & SPFEO, EdUHK

2020           President’s award for Outstanding Performance in Administrative Services (Team Award)

2019           Research Impact Prize, Research Output Prize & Knowledge Transfer Prize, FLASS, EdUHK

2018           Research Output Prize, FLASS, EdUHK

2018           The Outstanding Performance in Teaching Award, Dept of SES, EdUHK

2017-19      Certificate of Appreciation for the Peer Support of Teaching Scheme, as a mentor of academic and teaching staff, Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology, EdUHK

2017           Nomination for 2017 UGC Teaching Award, University Grants Committee, HKSAR

2017          President’s Award for Outstanding Performance in Teaching (Faculty track)    

2017           The Outstanding Performance in Teaching Award, Dept of SES, EdUHK

2016           Certificate of Appreciation for Field Experience Coordinator, SPFEO, EdUHK

2016          Teaching Award, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, EdUHK

2016          Grand Award, Knowledge Transfer Awards Scheme (as Team member), EdUHK

2015           The Outstanding Performance in Teaching Award, Dept of SES, EdUHK

 

Teaching Area:

  • Plant and Animal Diversity
  • Microbiology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Conservation and Ecotourism
  • Ecology and Field Studies
  • Ecosystem and Impacts of Biotechnology
  • Science for Sustainability
  • Science for Global and Environmental Studies
  • Public Health
  • Human Health and Pollution
  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Environmental Health Assessment and Management
  • Research Method
Research Interests
  1. Phyto/Bio-remediation
  2. Environmental Toxicology
  3. Environmental Microbiology
  4. Soil/Water pollution
External Appointments

- Deputy Staff Officer, Health and Safety Team, Hong Kong Red Cross (2011-present)

- Standard First-Aid Lecturer and Examiner, Hong Kong Red Cross (2011-present)

- Adjudicator (Senior Biology and Chemistry session), Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition, organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (2012-present)

- Adjudicator and Profession facilitator, HK Green School Award, EPD (2013-present)

- Automated External Defibrillator Lecturer and Examiner, Hong Kong Red Cross (2014-present)

- Member of Textbook Committee, General Studies Textbook Review Panel (Primary), Education Bureau, HKSAR (2014)

- Committee Member, Ad Hoc committee on General Studies for Primary School, Curriculum Development Council, Education Bureau, HKSAR (2015)

- External Examiner, Department of Food and Health Science, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (2017)

- External Examiner , Nang Yan College of Higher Education (2016-17, 2017-19)

- Invited Session Chair, The 3rd International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Health 2017, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China

- Committee Member and representative of EdUHK, Hong Kong Joint School Biology Olympiad (2017-present)

- Assessment Working Group of the Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence (2018/19), EdB, HKSAR

- Secretary and Executive Board Members, East-Asian Association for Science Education (EASE), (2019-22)

- STEM Consultant, School-based Curriculum Planning Workshop on QEF thematic network (QTN) STEM (S.K.H Holy Cross’s Primary School) (2018-present)

- Member, Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence Steering Committee (2019-2021), EdB, HKSAR

- Member, Committee on Certification for Principalship (Jan 2020- Dec 2021), EdB, HKSAR

- Independent Manager, The CCC Kei To Secondary School (2019-2021)

- Sponsoring Body Manager, The CCC Kei To Secondary School (2021-)

- External Examiner, BEd（Hons) Early Childhood Education, Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (2019-2022)

- Member of the selection panel for the booth exhibition of the STEM Education Fair 2020, EdB, HKSAR (2019-2020)

- Committee Member, Ad Hoc committee on Primary Education Curriculum Guide, Curriculum Development Council, Education Bureau, HKSAR (2020-21)

- Sponsoring Body Manager, The CCC Kei Faat Primary School (Yau Tong) (2020-)

- Sponsoring Body Manager, CCC Wanchai Church Kei To Primary School (Kowloon City) (2020-)

-  Auditor, The Quality Assurance Council, University Grants Committee, HKSAR (2022-)

- Sponsoring Body Manager, CCC Kei San Secondary School (2023-)

- Sponsoring Body Manager, The Education University of Hong Kong Jockey Club Primary School (2023-)

- Chairperson, Ad Hoc Committee for the Development of the Science (Primary 1 - 6) Curriculum, EdB (2023-)

- Committee Member, CDC-HKEAA Committee on Biology and HKDSE Biology Subject Committee (2023-)

- Co-chief Examiner, Biology and Combined Science, HKDSE, HKEAA (2023-)

- Committee Member, Social Cohesion and Inclusion Strategic Committee, Hong Kong Red Cross (2023-2026)

- Chairperson, Assessment Panel on Primary General Studies, Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence, EdB (2022-23)

- Committee Member of the Assessment Working Group, Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence, EdB (2024-25)

- Committee Member of the Assessment Panel on Award for Education Innovation, Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence, EdB (2024-25)



Research Outputs
Scholarly Books, Monographs and Chapters
Research book or monograph (author)
Fok, L., Tsoi, K.H., Li, W.C., Cheang, C.C., Feng, W., Yeung, L.C.J., Lee, B.Y., Loi, I.H.E., Sin, Y.T.S. & Chow, W.K. (2019). 汀角生態行 - 汀角海岸環境「全方位學習」中學教材套. Hong Kong: Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong and Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, HKSAR Government.
Chapter in an edited book (author)
Chi YH, Tang YY, Li WC (2025). Sources, Dynamics, and Mitigation Strategies of Arsenic and Cadmium and Their Co-Contamination in Paddy Systems: A Comprehensive Review. Wong MH, Ecological and Human Health Impacts of Contaminated Food and Environments (309-326). Boca Raton: CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003492115-21
MD Rokonuzzaman, Wai Chin Li (2025). Arsenic in Rice: Existing Know-How and Potential Mitigation Appraches to Limit Its Level in Rice Grains. Wong MH, Ecological and Human Health Impacts of Contaminated Food and Environments (281-308). Boca Raton: CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003492115-20
Lee LH, Li WC, Yeung CH (2025). Flipped classroom in K-12 science education: Practices, challenges, and implications in Mainland China and Hong Kong. Ehmke Timo, LEE John Chi Kin, Innovative Teaching and Classroom Processes Research- Perspectives from Germany and China (xx-xx). London: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003436065-9
Khadeza Y, Mohammad Al Mamun, MD. Abul Kashem, MD Rokonuzzaman, LI WC (2024). Prospects of Invasive Plant Species for Sustainable Food Provision. WONG MH, SEASTEDT TR, Sustainable Management of Invasive Species (xx-xx). World Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1142/9781800615847_0013
LI WC, LEUNG HM (2023). Management strategy and mitigation measures for plastic pollution. Eddy Y. ZENG, Microplastic contamination in aquatic environments: An emerging matter of environmental urgency (399-419). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15332-7.00002-8
Li W.C., Tse H.F., Leung H.M., Yue Y.K. Degradation of Plastic Waste in the Marine Environment. In: Shahnawaz M., Sangale M.K., Daochen Z., Ade A.B. (eds) Impact of Plastic Waste on the Marine Biota. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5403-9_8
LI WC, TSE HF (2018). Plastic in marine litter. In R M Harrison (Ed.), Issues in Environmental Science and Technology, Volume no: 46 - Plastics and the Environment. (21-59). UK: The Royal Society of Chemistry.
LI WC (2018). The Occurrence, Fate and Effects of Microplastics in the Marine Environment. In Eddy Zeng (Ed), Microplastic Contamination in Aquatic Environments: An Emerging Matter of Environmental Urgency (p133-p173). UK: Elsevier.
李偉展 (2014). 塑膠污染. 蘇詠梅, 科學議題的探究 (xiii-xvi). Hong Kong: 第十七屆『常識百搭』創新科學與環境探究.
Edited book (editor)
LI WC, LEE HM, SO WMW, LEUNG CF (2023)。 小學STEM探究展覽：「膳」愛地球。第二十四屆「常識百搭」小學STEM探究展覽籌委會。 https://julac.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?query=any,contains,991018222458303410&vid=EDUHKFind@EdUHK Library, https://educoll.lib.eduhk.hk/records/VTV2pxAZpublished version
Li, W. C., Lee, H. M., So, W. M., Leung, C. F. (2021)。 《第二十三屆「常識百搭」小學STEM探究展覽：走進各行各業中》。教育局課程發展處資優教育組。 https://www.edcity.hk/pspe/zh-hant/content/%E7%AC%AC%E4%BA%8C%E5%8D%81%E4%B8%89%E5%B1%86%E3%80%8C%E5%B8%B8%E8%AD%98%E7%99%BE%E6%90%AD%E3%80%8Dpublished version

Journal Publications
Publication in refereed journal
Yasmin K, Roy R, Li WC (2025). From Rice Grain to Human Hair: Assessing Dietary Heavy Metal Exposure and Health Risks in Narsingdi, Bangladesh. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 495, 138921. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.138921
Pan JH, Wu C, Lv YT, Li WC, Wang J, Hu M, Chen HR, Zou Q, Xue SG (2025). Manganese residue harmlessness with the combination of manganese mineralizing microbes, CaO and CO2. Journal of Environmental Sciences, xx, xx-xx. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jes.2025.05.007
Huang YY, Luo YX, Wu C, Xue SG, Chen HR, Wu YH, LI WC* (2025). Synergistic multi-metal stabilization of lead–zinc smelting contaminated soil by Ochrobactrum EEELCW01-loaded iron-modified biochar: Performance and long-term efficacy. Biochar, 7, Article 58. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-025-00441-7
Huang YY, Luo YX, Wu C, Li WC, Chen HR, Wu YH, Xue SG (2025). The biomineralization process of Ochrobactrum EEELCW01 and its implication for arsenic immobilization. Soil & Environmental Health, 3(2), Article 100141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seh.2025.100141
Gao WY, Xiang C, Wu C, Li X, Zhang W, Tang L, Jiang J, Li WC, Guo JK, Xue SG* (2024). Unveiling heavy metal(loid) contamination and migration at an abandoned smelting site: Integrated geophysical and hydrological analyse. Chemical Engineering Journal, 500, Article 156853. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.156853
LUO H, LI WC (2024). Are they ready for sustainability? A study of the environmental attitudes of early childhood in-service teachers. Early Childhood Education Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-024-01775-w
Xu N, Zhang N, Yi PH, Chen LF, Dai HT, Zhang JH, Li WC, Li RL, Liu AY, Zhou ZH, Tu XJ* (2024). Integrated physio-biochemistry and RNA-seq revealed the mechanism underlying biochar-mediated alleviation of compound heavy metals (Cd, Pb, As) toxicity in cotton. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 284, Article 116974. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116974
Khadeza Yasmin, Md. Shahadat Hossain , Wai Chin Li (2024). Simultaneous immobilization strategy of anionic metalloids and cationic metals in agricultural systems: A review. Chemosphere, 364, Article 143106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143106
Leung HM, Sung KC, Woo LY, Mo WY, Cheung KC, Au CK, Yung KKL*, LI WC* (2024). Application of cytochrome P450 monooxygenases in plant for rapid detection of 2,3,7,8 Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin in the contaminated sites. International Journal of Environmental Research, 18, Article 102. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41742-024-00640-3
SUNG KC, LEUNG HM, LEE CF, FATEMEH T, MO WY, WOO LY, CHEUNG KC, OGBONNAYA Y, YUNG KKL, LI WC* (2024). Assessment of spatial variability of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in urban soils and fungal disease status of trees grown in Hong Kong areas. International Journal of Environmental Research, 18, Article 101. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41742-024-00629-y
Luo XH, Xiang C, Wu C, Gao WY, Ke WS, Zeng JQ, Li WC, Xue SG* (2024). Geochemical fractionation and potential release behaviour of heavy metals in lead‒zinc smelting soils. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 139, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jes.2023.05.022
GAO WY, WU KK, CHEN T, LI WC, CHEN HR, CHEN YR, WU H, ZHU F, LI HD, WU C, XUE SG (2024). Heavy metal(loid)s transformation in dust at a lead smelting site. Journal of Central South University, 31, 1036-1049. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11771-024-5600-0
WU C, CHEN HR, LU YP, QI YT, LI HF, LUO XH, CHEN YR, LOU W, YANG WC, LI WC* (2024). Soil microbial community in lead smelting area and the role of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria. Journal of Central South University, 31, 1050-1063. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11771-024-5601-z
LUO H, LI WC* (2024). Leading change toward future sustainability: Teacher environmental leadership and its impacts on the environmental attitudes of early childhood teachers. Journal of Cleaner Production, 442, Article 141110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141110
Gao WY, Wu KK, Wu C*, Chen HR, Li WC, Xue SG* (2023). Life cycle assessment of a typical lead smelting process in China. Journal of Cleaner Production, 415, Article 137796. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137796
Xiao AW, Chi YH, Huang L, Li WC*, Ye ZH* (2023). Effects of cultivar, water condition and their interactions on Cd accumulation in rice grains. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 262, Article 115168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115168
Pan WS, Zou Q*, Hu M, Li WC, Xiong XR, Qi YT, Wu C* (2023). Microbial community composition and cooccurrence patterns driven by co-contamination of arsenic and antimony in antimony-mining area. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 454, Article 131535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131535
Md Rokonuzzaman, Ye ZH, Wu C, LI WC* (2023). Arsenic elevated groundwater irrigation: Farmers’ perception of rice and vegetable contamination in a naturally arsenic endemic area. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(6), Article 4989. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20064989
Chen YC, Xu N, Du LH, Zhang JH, Chen R, Zhu QF, Li WC, Wu C, Peng GH*, Rao LQ*, Wang QM* (2023). Light plays a critical role in the accumulation of chlorogenic acid in Lonicera macranthoides Hand.-Mazz. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 196, 793-806. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.02.016
Qi YT, Wang QM, Xie QX, Wu C, Xu MH, Han SF, ZHou T, Li J, Xia LB, Li WC*, Pang WS* (2022). Safety evaluation of FAD2 RNAi transgenic Brassica napus L. based on microbial diversity and metabonomic analysis. Frontiers in Plant Science, 13, Article 953476. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.953476
Wu C, Chen YR, Qian ZY, Chen HR, Li WC, Li QH*, Xue SG* (2022). The effect of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of iron-oxidizing bacteria (Ochrobactrum EEELCW01) on mineral transformation and arsenic (As) fate. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 130, 187-196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jes.2022.10.004
Lv YT, Kabanda G, Chen YR, Wu C*, LI WC* (2022). Spatial distribution and ecological risk assessment of heavy metals in manganese (Mn) contaminated site. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10, Article 942544. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.942544
Xue SG, He X, Jiang XX, Pang WS, Li WC, Xia LB, Wu C* (2022). Arsenic biotransformation genes and As transportation in soil-rice system affected by iron-oxidizing strain (Ochrobactrum sp.). Environmental Pollution, 314, Article 120311. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120311
Qi YT, Wei XD, Zhao MJ, Pan WS, Jiang C, Wu JB, LI WC* (2022). Heavy metal pollution characteristics and potential ecological risk assessment of soils around three typical antimony mining areas and watersheds in China. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10, Article 913293. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.913293
MD Rokonuzzaman, LI WC*, Wu C, Ye ZH (2022). Human health impact due to arsenic contaminated rice and vegetables consumption in naturally arsenic endemic regions. Environmental Pollution, 308, Article 119712. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119712
Md Rokonuzzaman, Ye ZH, Wu C, LI WC* (2022). Arsenic accumulation in rice: Alternative irrigation regimes produce rice safe from arsenic contamination. Environmental Pollution, 310, Article 119829. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119829
Chi YH, Tam FYN, Li WC*, Ye ZH* (2022). Multiple geochemical and microbial processes regulated by redox and organic matter control the vertical heterogeneity of As and Cd in paddy soil. Science of The Total Environment, xx, 156229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156229
Chi YH, Peng L, Tam FYN, Lin QR, Liang HB, LI WC*, Ye ZH* (2022). Effects of fly ash and steel slag on cadmium and arsenic accumulation in rice grains and soil health: A field study over four crop seasons in Guangdong, China. Geoderma, 419, 115879. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2022.115879
Leung HM, Sung KC, Peng XL, Cheung KC, Au CK, Yung KKL*, Li WC* (2022). Evaluating seasonal variations of fecal coliform colonization in Magallana hongkongensis and Crassostrea rhizophorae: A preliminary study of oyster quality grown in Hong Kong aquacultural farms. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 178, 113583. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113583
ROKONUZZAMAN Md, LI WC*, MAN YB, TSANG YF, YE ZH (2022). Arsenic Accumulation in Rice: Sources, Human Health Impact and Probable Mitigation Approaches. Rice Science, 29(4), 309-327. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1672630822000385
So WWM*, He QW, Chen Y, Li WC, Cheng INY, Lee TTH (2022). Engaging Students with Intellectual Disability in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Learning. Science Education International, 33, 25-37. https://doi.org/10.33828/sei.v33.i1.3
Luo XH, Wu C*, Lin YC, Li WC, Deng M, Tan JQ, Xue SG (2022). Soil heavy metal pollution from Pb/Zn smelting regions in China and the remediation potential of biomineralization. Journal of Environmental Sciences, xx, xx. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jes.2022.01.029
Qian ZY, Wu C, Pan WS*, Xiong XR, Xia LB, Li WC (2022). Arsenic transformation in soil-rice system affected by ironoxidizing Ochrobactrum sp. strain and related soil metabolomics analysis. Frontiers in Microbiology, 13, 794950. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2022.794950
Wu KK, Wu C, Jiang XX, Xue R, Pan WS, LI WC*, Luo XH, Xue SG (2022). Remediation of arsenic-contaminated paddy field by a new iron oxidizing strain (Ochrobactrum sp.) and iron-modified biochar. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 115, 411-421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jes.2021.08.009
An WH, Wu C*, Xue SG, Liu ZY, Liu M, Li WC (2021). Effects of biochar/AQDS on As (III)-adsorbed ferrihydrite reduction and arsenic (As) and iron (Fe) transformation: Abiotic and biological conditions. Chemosphere, 291, 133126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133126
So WWM*, He QW, Cheng INY, Lee TTH, Li WC (2021). Teachers’ Professional Development with Peer Coaching to Support Students with Intellectual Disabilities in STEM Learning. Educational Technology & Society, 24, 86-98. https://www.jstor.org/stable/48629247?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents
Chen YC, Luo B, Liu CW, Zhang ZF, Zhou C, Zhou T, Peng GP, Wang XJ, Li WC, Wu C, Rao LQ*, Wang QM* (2021). Identification of reliable reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR analysis of the Rhus chinensis Mill. leaf response to temperature changes. FEBS open bio, 11, 2763-2773. https://doi.org/10.1002/2211-5463.13275
Luo, T., So, W. W. M., Wan, Z. H., & Li, W. C. (2021). STEM stereotypes predict students’ STEM career interest via self-efficacy and outcome expectations. International Journal of STEM Education, online first, 1-13.
Huang L, Wang X, Huang LN, Chi YH, LI WC, Ye ZH* (2021). Rhizosphere Bacterial Community Composition Affects Cadmium and Arsenic Accumulation in Rice (Oryza sativa L.). Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (accepted), 222, xx-xx.
Luo, T., So, W. M. W.*, Li, W. C., Yao, J (2021). The Development and Validation of a Survey for Evaluating Primary Students’ Self efficacy in STEM Activities. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 30, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-020-09882-0
LEUNG HM, CHEUNG KC, AU CK, YUNG KKL, LI WC* (2021). An assessment of heavy metal contamination in the marine soil/sediment of Coles Bay Area, Svalbard, and Greater Bay Area, China: a baseline survey from a rapidly developing bay. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, xx, 22170-22178.
XIAO AW, CHEN DT, LI WC*, YE ZH* (2021). Root Morphology and Anatomy Affect Cadmium Translocation and Accumulation in Rice. Rice Science, 28, 594-604.
Cheang, C.C., Ng, W.K., Wong, Y.S.D., Li, W.C., & Tsoi, K.H. (2021). Planting a seed of experience: Long term effects of a co-curricular ecogarden-based program in higher education in Hong Kong. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, Article 583319. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.583319
Qian ZY, Xue SG, Cui MQ, Wu C*, Li WC (2021). Arsenic availability and transportation in soil-rice system affected by iron-modified biochar. Journal of Central South University, 28, 1901-1918. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11771-021-4738-2
Man YB, Zhang F, Ma KL, Mo WY, Kwan HS, Chow KL, Man KY, Tsang YF, Li WC, Wong MH (2020). Growth and intestinal microbiota of Sabah giant grouper reared on food waste-based pellets supplemented with spirulina as a growth promoter and alternative protein source. Aquaculture Reports, 18, 100553.
Luo T, So WWM, Li WC, Yao JX (2020). The Development and Validation of a Survey for Evaluating Primary Students’ Self-efficacy in STEM Activities. Journal of Science Education and Technology, XX, 1-12.
Qi XL, Tam NFY, Li WC, Ye ZH (2020). The role of root apoplastic barriers in cadmium translocation and accumulation in cultivars of rice (Oryza sativa L.) with different Cd-accumulating characteristics. Environmental Pollution, in press, 114736.
Xue SG, Jiang XX, Wu C*, Hartley W, Qian ZY, Luo XH, Li WC (2020). Microbial driven iron reduction affects arsenic transformation and transportation in soil-rice system. Environmental Pollution, 220, 114010.
Leung HM, Yu YKP, Sze CWS, Au CK, Cheung KC, Chan KL, Lok HY, Li WC*, Yung KLK (2019). Behavioral toxicity studies of Cyclope neritea and Nassarius mutabilis exposed to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, xx, xx-xx.
Xiao AW, Li WC*, Ye ZH (2019). Effects of Fe-oxidizing bacteria (FeOB) on iron plaque formation, As concentrations and speciation in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 190, 110136.
Leung HM, Yue YKP, Sze CWS, Au CK, Cheung KC, Chan KL, Yung KLK, LI WC* (2019). The potential of Mikania micrantha (Chinese creeper) to hyperaccumulate heavy metals in soil contaminated by electronic waste. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26 (34), 35275-35280.
XIAO AW, LI Z, LI WC*, YE ZH (2019). The effect of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on arsenic accumulation and the growth of rice plants (Oryza sativa L.). Chemosphere, 242, 125136.
M Rajendran, WH An, WC Li, V Perumal*, C Wu, SV Sahi, SK Sarkar (2019). Chromium detoxification mechanism induced growth and antioxidant responses in vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides(L.) Roberty). Journal of Central South University, 26(2), 489-500.
M Rajendran, LZ Shi, C Wu, WC Li, WH An, ZY Liu, SG Xue (2019). Effect of sulfur and sulfur-iron modified biochar on cadmium availability and transfer in the soil–rice system. Chemosphere, 222, 314-322.
Wu C, Shi LZ, Xue SG, Li WC*, Jiang XX, Rajendran M, Qian ZY (2018). Effect of sulfur-iron modified biochar on the available cadmium and bacterial community structure in contaminated soils. Science of the Total Environment, 647, 1158-1168.
Chi YH, Li FB, Tam FYN, Liu CP, Ouyang Y, Qi XL, Li WC, Ye ZH* (2018). Variations in grain cadmium and arsenic concentrations and screening for stable low-accumulating rice cultivars from multi-environment trials. Science of the Total Environment, 643, 1314-1324.
Wu C, Cui M, Xue S, Li WC, Huang L, Jiang X, Qian Z. (2018). Remediation of arsenic-contaminated paddy soil by iron-modified biochar. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25(21), 20792-20801.
HUANG L, LI WC*, TAM FYN, YE ZH* (2018). Effects of root morphology and anatomy on cadmium uptake and translocation in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Journal of Environmental Sciences, 643, 1314-1324.
Zou Q, Wu C*, Xue SG, LI WC, Shi LZ, An WH (2017). Red mud-modified biochar reduces soil arsenic availability and changes bacterial composition. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 16(2), 615-622.
HE HD, TAM NFY, YAO A, QIU R, LI WC, YE ZH*. (2017). Growth and Cd uptake by rice (Oryza sativa) in acidic and Cd-contaminated paddy soils amended with steel slag. Chemosphere, 189, 247-254.
LI, WC, DENG H, WONG, MH* (2017). Effects of Fe plaque and organic acids on metal uptake by wetland plants under drained and waterlogged conditions. Environmental Pollution, 231, 732-741.
LI WC*, CHOW CF (2017). Adverse child health impacts resulting from food adulterations in the Greater China Region. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 97, 3897-3916.
HE HD, LI WC*, YU RQ, YE ZH (2017). Illumina-based Analysis of Bulk and Rhizosphere Soil Bacteria Communities in Rice Paddy Fields under the Influence of Mixed Heavy Metal Contamination. Pedosphere, 27, 569-578.
Xiao A, Ouyang Y, Li WC*, Ye ZH*. (2017). Effect of organic manure on Cd and As accumulation in brown rice and grain yield in Cd-As-contaminated paddy fields.. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 24, 9111-9121.
Fok, Lincoln*, Cheung, P.K., Tang, G.D. & Li, W.C. (2017). Size distribution of stranded small plastic debris on the coast of Guangdong, South China. Environmental Pollution, 220(A), 407-412.
J.T.K. Chan, H.M. Leung, P.Y.K. Yue, C.K. Au, Y.K. Wong, K.C. Cheung, W.C. Li, K.K.L. Yung* (2017). Combined effects of land reclamation, channel dredging upon the bioavailable concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Victoria Harbour sediment, Hong Kong. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 114, 587-591.
HD He, NFY Tam, AJ Yao, RL Qiu, WC Li, ZH Ye* (2016). Effects of alkaline and bioorganic amendments on cadmium, lead, zinc, and nutrient accumulation in brown rice and grain yield in acidic paddy fields contaminated with a mixture of heavy metals. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23, 23551-23560.
LI WC*, TSE HF, FOK L (2016). Plastic waste in the marine environment: A review of sources, occurrence and effects. Science of The Total Environment, 566-567, 333-349.
LI WC, DENG H, WONG MH* (2015). Metal Solubility and Speciation under the Influence of Waterlogged Condition and the Presence of Wetland Plants. Geoderma, 270, 98-108.
LI WC*, LAW FY, CHAN YHM (2015). Biosorption studies on copper (II) and cadmium (II) using pretreated rice straw and rice husk. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 24, 8903-8915.
CHAN WF#, LI WC#, WONG MH* (2015). The Uptake Kinetics of Arsenic in Upland Rice Cultivar Zhonghan 221 Inoculated with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi. International Journal of Phytoremediation (#Equal contribution) (DOI:10.1080/15226514.2015.1021952), 17(11), 1073-1080.
LI, WC*, TSE HF (2015). Health risk and significance of mercury in the environment. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 22 (1), 192-201.
LI WC, WONG MH* (2014). A comparative study on tetracycline sorption by Pachydictyon coriaceum and Sargassum hemiphyllum. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 8, 2731-2740.
Li WC, Ouyang Y, Ye ZH* (2014). Accumulation of mercury and cadmium in rice from and its chemical behavior in paddy soil near a mercury mine. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 33, 2438-2447.
CP LEUNG*, KK YIP, YS HO, FKW SIU, WC LI, B Garner (2014). Mechanisms Underlying the Effect of Acupuncture on Cognitive Improvement: A Systematic Review of Animal Studies (DOI:10.1007/s11481-014-9550-4). J Neuroimmune Pharmacol, Retrieved from http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11481-014-9550-4, online publication, online.
WC LI*, KKA YEUNG (2014). A comprehensive study of green roof performance from environmental perspective. International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment, 3, 127-134.
WC LI*, Y ZHANG, (2014). Can the Weather Influence Arthritis Symptoms?. Rheumatology Reports (DOI: 10.4081/rr.2014.5398), 6, 5398.
WC LI (2014). Occurrence, sources, and fate of pharmaceuticals in aquatic environment and soil. Environmental Pollution, 187, 193-201.
WC LI (2013). A Knowledge Transfer Programme on Environmental Pollution investigation for In-service Teachers/ Technicians in Hong Kong Secondary Schools. The Newsletter of the East-Asian Association for Science Education, 6 (4), 12-13.
W.C. Li and M.H. Wong* (2012). Interaction of hyperacumulating plant, Sedum alfredii, and rhizosphere bacteria on metal uptake and removal of phenantherene. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 209, 421-433.
W.C. Li and M.H. Wong* (2010). Effects of Bacteria on Metal Bioavailability, Speciation and Mobility in Different Metal Mine Soils: A Column Study. Journal of Soils and Sediment, 10, 313-325.
W.C. Li, Z.H. Ye and M.H. Wong* (2009). Metal mobilization and production of short-chain organic acids by rhizosphere bacteria associated with a Cd/Zn hyperaccumulating plant, Sedum alfredii.. Plant and Soil, 326, 453.
W.C. Li, Z.H. Ye and M.H. Wong* (2007). Effects of bacteria on enhanced metal uptake of the Cd/Zn-hyperaccumulating plant, Sedum alfredii. Journal of Experimental Botany, 58, 4173-4182.
H.B. Wang , Z.H. Ye, W.S. Shu, W. C. Li, M. H. Wong and C. Y. Lan (2006). Arsenic uptake and accumulation in fern species growing on arsenic contaminated sites of southern china: field surveys. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 8, 1-11.

Conference Papers
Invited conference paper
Cheang, C.C., Cheng, N.Y.I., Li, W.C., Cheung, T.O.L., Fok, Lincoln, Chow, S.Y.A., Pei, Q., & Wong, T.C.R. (2022, April). 自然教育宝库 - 香港郊野公园. 大灣區自然教育分會會議 2022, China.
Refereed conference paper
Lee, B.Y., Ng, W.K., Ip, B.H.Y., Yiu, W.H., Li, W.C., Tsoi, K.H., Lee, Y.C., & Cheang, C.C. (2017, November). The Perceived Function of a Campus Ecogarden to Conserve Biodiversity and Serve as a Tool in Education for Sustainability. Paper presented at the The 6th AZEC & 33rd ASET Joint International Conference, Pingtung, Taiwan.
Tsoi, K.H.S., Chan, T.S.J., Tang, M.Y.V., Cheang, C.C., & Li, W.C. (2017, November). The Effectiveness of the “Dreams Take Wing Patronage and Award Scheme” for Children Development. Paper presented at the WERA Focal Meeting & HKERA International Conference 2017, Hong Kong.
Fok, Lincoln, Li, W.C., Tsoi, K.H., Cheang, C.C., Chow, W.K. and Loi, I.H.E. (2015, June). Marine Conservation Education for Primary and Secondary Schools. International Conference on Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation of Marine Ecosystems, Hong Kong.

Patents, Agreements, Assignments and Companies
Patents granted
Li, W.C., Leung, H.M., & Kwan, K.L. (2023). Mycorrhizas Embedded Microbead and Manufacturing Method and Utilizing Method Thereof [Patent granted]. Taiwan: Intellectual Property Office, Taiwan.

All Other Outputs
Other outputs
李揚津, 鄧權隱, 羅家駒, 李海洋, 李文樂, 陳文豪, 蔣志超, 郭炳偉, 何詠基, 李凱雯, 李偉展, 曾耀輝, 楊志豪, 楊友源 (2019)。 《教出STEM姿采：十四所中小學的專業發展路》。香港教育大學。 http://www.lib.eduhk.hk/cgi-bin/handle.pl?pub=2260/4773published version (EdUHK Users only), https://julac.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?query=any,contains,991017438808603410&vid=EDUHKFind@EdUHK Library

Projects
Investigation of the Homo- and Hetero-aggregation of Nanoplastics Driven by Rhizosphere Components and Implications for Rice Uptake

Project Start Year: 2025, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin

 
Effects of Mn Oxidizing Bacteria on Mn Transformation, and Cycling of Nutrients and Heavy Metal(loid)s in Mn Mine Tailing

Project Start Year: 2024, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin

 
Study of Microplastic Biofilm-facilitated Transfer and Enrichment of Aquatic Pathogens and Antibiotic Resistance in Hong Kong Waters, and Potential Mechanisms
This project aims to: 1) study the microplastic biofilms community composition in Hong Kong coastal water; 2) screen for antibiotic-resistant genes and pathogens within the microplastic biofilms to assess their ecological and health risks; and 3) investigate the mechanisms of enrichment and detachment of microplastics biofilm to inform the development of microplastic biofilm-based strategies for pollution reduction.
Project Start Year: 2024, Principal Investigator(s): CHENG, Jinping (LI, Wai Chin as Co-Investigator)

 
Mapping STE(A)M Education in Finland and Hong Kong by Tackling Global Educational Challenges

Project Start Year: 2024, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin

 
The Mechanism of Arsenic and Antimony Mineralization in Soil Remediation at Antimony Smelting Contaminated Site
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Project Start Year: 2023, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin

 
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled Web-interface Platform for Assessments and Feedback of Microscopy Image Analysis
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Project Start Year: 2023, Principal Investigator(s): CHONG, Yee Ling (LI, Wai Chin as Co-Investigator)

 
Self-directed Learning and Curriculum-oriented STEM Education with Progressive Components
The project aims to enhance self-directed learning in STEM education, strengthen the connection between STEM and subject curricula, incorporate authentic problem-solving elements, and develop students' problem-solving abilities progressively. The main goal is to develop the capacity of school leaders and teachers to achieve these objectives. Additionally, the project aims to cultivate students' values and virtues throughout the STEM learning process.
Project Start Year: 2022, Principal Investigator(s): TSANG, Po Keung, Eric (LI, Wai Chin as Collaborator)

 
The Role of Root System Architectures on Cadmium Accumulation in Rice and the Underlying Mechanisms

Project Start Year: 2022, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin

 
Arsenic Biomineralization by Iron Oxidizing Strain (Ochrobactrum sp.) and Its Application in Contaminated Paddy Field Remediation
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Project Start Year: 2021, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Knowledge and Behavior Change with Covid-19 among Hong Kong Primary Students: An Intervention Study with Animated Videos
Information about COVID-19 is overwhelming in the Internet and media worlds. However, in the school curriculum, teaching materials on COVID-19 and curriculum time for teachers to discuss pandemic-related issues with students are rather limited. As there are studies reporting evidence that people share false claims about COVID-19 partly because they simply fail to think sufficiently about whether or not the content is accurate when deciding what to share, students may have mistaken views on COVID-19 after exposure to various sources and peers. All classes of senior primary students of three schools will be invited to complete the pre-survey to identify students’ prior conceptions of COVID-19. Students will then be arranged to watch the six videos (5 minutes each) during class time in a month. They will be encouraged to watch the videos again within 2 weeks during their free time. All students will be invited to complete the post-survey, and three students from each intervention class will be invited to take part in an interview share their views on the features of the animated videos that are significant to the changes in their conceptions and behaviour.
Project Start Year: 2021, Principal Investigator(s): SO, Wing Mui Winnie 蘇詠梅 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Provision of Service for Conducting Fisheries Survey
An contracted project to investigate the local fisheries through a territory-wise fishermen survey.
Project Start Year: 2021, Principal Investigator(s): CHEANG, Chi Chiu 蔣志超 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Provision of Consultancy Services to Design Outdoor Learning Programmes and to Develop Learning and Teaching Resources for Primary and Secondary Schools with Reference to Country Parks and Special Areas of Hong Kong
The overall objective of the study is to design school education programmes and develop the associated L&T resources for primary and secondary schools with the use of country parks and special areas in Hong Kong as outdoor venues
Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): CHENG, Nga Yee, Irene (LI, Wai Chin as Co-Principal Investigator)

 
Revealing the Impacts of Root Systems for Stable Low-Cd Rice Cultivars
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Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
EdUHK Quality General Studies e-learning resources for Free and Open Use
In collaboration with teacher awardees of Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence (CEATE), our university academic staff and students, 24 teaching and learning animated videos along with online assessments and teaching guides would be produced to help consolidate primary students’ learning of knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the General Studies (GS) curriculum.
Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): SO, Wing Mui, Winnie (LI, Wai Chin as Co-Investigator)

 
Do Root Apoplastic Barriers Hinder Cadmium (Cd) Transfer from Soil to Rice?
• To evaluate the contribution of the apoplastic pathways in the uptake and translocation of Cd in rice plants;
• To analyze the impacts of the characteristics and permeability of the root apoplastic barriers on the translocation and accumulation of Cd in rice; and
• To explore the dominant characteristics of the root apoplastic barrier in determining the Cd accumulation in rice grains and the common characteristics of low-Cd accumulation rice cultivars.
Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Stem) Education: Giving Voice to Teachers on Notion of Integration
The significance of the research will be an overview of the barriers and successes teachers are encountering the progression in STEM learning provided to school students. Recommendations will be concluded for the reference of the Education Bureau, educators and practitioners in future advocation of STEM education in Hong Kong.
Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): SO, Wing Mui Winnie 蘇詠梅 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Long-term Effects of Fly Ash and Steel Slag on the Cd and As Accumulation in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Soil Health
This project aims to estimate the long-term effects of fly ash and steel slag on the cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) accumulation in rice grains and related mechanisms. Meanwhile, the potential impacts of applying fly ash and steel slag on soil health, including the physicochemical properties, elemental status and microbial features, will also be evaluated. Through elucidating the sustainability and adverse effects of fly ash and steel slag, this project will provide theoretical guidance for the extensive use of this kind of alkaline industrial waste materials as soil amendments.
Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Development of a Green and Sustainable Method to C-H Activate Inert Plastic Wastes into Useful Resources (EdUHK/Departmental Research Fund)
The great demand for synthetic plastics and the ineffective recycling of plastic waste threaten our environment at a time when fossil fuels are gradually running out. The development of an economically viable C–H activation system for alkanes remains a major unsolved problem in this millennium. In this study, we will develop new high-valent metal-oxo catalysts to activate carbon-hydrogen bonds of PE, PP, PS, and PVC by solid green oxidants.
Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): CHOW, Cheuk Fai Stephen 周卓輝 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Environmental Health Impact Assessment on Crucial Environmental Contaminants and Associated STEM Education
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Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): LAM, Chung Wah James 林忠華 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Eco-Garden: Experiencing and Experimenting 2019
The aims of the project were to educate the public about the knowledge related to biodiversity through guided tours and hands-on educational activities; to promote public awareness of Hong Kong biodiversity through guided tours and hands-on educational activities; and to let the public realize the significance of Eco-Garden in conserving urban biodiversity
Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): MAN, Yu Bon 文裕邦 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Biochar and Fate of Heavy Metal in Soil & Heavy Metal in Rice Grain
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Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Impact of Root Structure on Arsenic and Cadmium Tolerance, Uptake, Translocation and Accumulation in Rice (Oryza Sztiva L)
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Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Teacher Professional Development with Peer Coaching: STEM Education for students with Intellectual Disabilities
This study aims to research the under-explored area in STEM education of teacher professional development to support students with mild intellectual disabilities (ID).
Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): SO, Wing Mui Winnie 蘇詠梅 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
EcoGarden: Experiencing and Experimenting 2018
A continued project in promoting Hong Kong Biodiversity
Project Start Year: 2018, Principal Investigator(s): CHEANG, Chi Chiu 蔣志超 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Investigation of Root Anatomy in Rice with Different Characteristics of Metalloid Uptake and Accumulation
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Project Start Year: 2018, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Uptake of Persistent Toxic Substances by Marine Fish Fed with Food waste-Based Feed: The Role of Fish Gut Microbiota
This study focuses on the feasibility of recycling food waste for production of fish feed for feeding marine fish. More importantly, the removal mechanisms of pollutants in microbial reactions and bioaccessibility of pollutants in fish gut will be identified.
Project Start Year: 2018, Principal Investigator(s): MAN, Yu Bon 文裕邦 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Resource Recovery from Organic Wastes: Utilization of Different Organic Wastes as Substrates for Production of Biodegradable Plastics with Specific Characteristics for Industrial Applications
The overall aim of this research is to provide a potentially inexpensive source of carbon substrate from different organic wastes for the production of industrially relevant bio-derived biodegradable materials with specific properties through the exploration of novel and advanced routes for resource recovery.
Project Start Year: 2017, Principal Investigator(s): TSANG, Yiu Fai 曾耀輝 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Ecogarden: Experiencing and Experimenting II
This is a continuing project of environmental education, supported by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department under the "Biodiversity Festival 2017". The aim of the project is, through guided tours and hands-on educational activities in the campus Ecogarden of EdUHK, to educate the public about the knowledge related to biodiversity and to promote public awareness of Hong Kong biodiversity.
Project Start Year: 2017, Principal Investigator(s): CHEANG, Chi Chiu 蔣志超 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Provision of School-based Professional Support (SBPS) under University-School Support Programmes (USP) Financed by Education Development Fund - Promoting STEM Education at the Upper Primary and Secondary Levels by Using Self-directed Learning as a Strategy
This project aims to develop upper primary and secondary teachers’ capacity to promote STEM education in their schools using SDL as the major strategy. It provides school based support for teachers to master the essential content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and pedagogical skills for promoting STEM education in general, and developing teachers’ competence in using SDL to empower students learning and applying STEM knowledge and skills in particular.
Project Start Year: 2017, Principal Investigator(s): LEE, Yeung Chung 李揚津 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Joint University Collaboration to Develop Students’ Competence and Leadership in Promoting Integrated STEM Education
This project facilitates STEM undergraduates and pre-service teachers to cross programme and subject boundaries between different majors of the university partners so that students in different universities could collaborate with each other in undertaking problem solving projects characteristic of STEM. The project involves two stages. The first stage is to provide the necessary inputs of a wide range of content knowledge from different STEM disciplines to further the students’ understanding of STEM. This is achieved by requiring students to attend joint-university lectures/workshops outside their majors. The second stage involves the formation of joint-university multi-disciplinary U-STEMist groups by different STEM majors from different universities. These groups will undertake experiential learning projects to solve problems through engineering designs. Each group will either partner with a social service providers to provide service to the needy or with a school to design STEM activities for school students.
Project Start Year: 2017, Principal Investigator(s): LEE, Yeung Chung 李揚津, YEUNG, Chi Ho 楊志豪 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Exploring the Rhizosphere of Rice in Relation to Uptake and Accumulation of Arsenic and Cadmium in Contaminated Paddy Soils
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Project Start Year: 2017, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Ecosystem Encounters 生態全接觸
-To promote teaching effectiveness by providing teaching resources for pre-/in-service teachers in Primary and Secondary schools;
-To transfer knowledge of ecosystem services/functions through field visit, docent tour and lecture;
-To provide hands-on information of ecosystem in Hong Kong for the general public;
-To stimulate the participants (both teachers and public) to think more critically about environmental issues; and
-To provide consultancy and technical supports for teachers in environmental education.

Project Start Year: 2017, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Ecogarden: Experiencing and Experimenting 遊園學藝
This is a project of environmental education, supported by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department under the "Biodiversity Festival 2016". The aim of the project is, through guided tours and hands-on educational activities in the campus Ecogarden of EdUHK, to educate the public about the knowledge related to biodiversity and to promote public awareness of Hong Kong biodiversity. Twelve sections have been organized between October and December 2016, in which around 300 primary, secondary teachers and students, as well as, general public have taken part in the activities. The effectiveness of this kind of place-based educational programme will be evaluated.
Project Start Year: 2016, Principal Investigator(s): CHEANG, Chi Chiu 蔣志超 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Team Member)

 
Effects of Rhizobacteria on the Tolerance, Uptake and Speciation of Arsenic and Mercury in Rice
Objectives
1.Investigate the effects of isolated As- and Hg-tolerant rhizobacteria on rice growth and their plant growth promoting mechanisms;
2.Examine the effects of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on As and Hg uptake, accumulation and speciation in rice;
3.Investigate the effects of Fe-oxidising bacteria (FeOB) on Fe plaque formation in rice roots and accumulation of As and Hg in rice; and
4.Explore the feasibility of combing rhizobacteria (PGPR and FeOB) to enhance the As and Hg tolerance of rice and reduce As and Hg accumulation in rice grains.
Project Start Year: 2015, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
GreenEducation for EcoGarden
Along with the ongoing establishment of the EcoGarden (next to the Kindergarten) funded by the UGC under the AA&I block grant, the project aims to advance sustainability education to our students and the community in the EcoGarden by building a display and control rooms, namely the GreenEducation amenity. The planned eco-installations of the EcoGarden, including organic farmlands, aquaponic system and food production, living walls, rain gardens, butterfly gardens, ecological ponds and renewable energy devices are monitored and controlled from the GreenEducation amenity. These functions would serve a demonstration purpose which incorporates the transfer of sustainability knowledge and education into the eco-facilities. Lining up with our Institute’s missions and strategic plans, this amenity represents a development of the Programme Area of Environmental Studies.
To maintain the Institute’s high professional standards in education, the proposed amenity will facilitate the completion of a learning cycle established in the educational platform of the EcoGarden. It also supplements and reinforces learning experiences provided by the garden. Prior to the visit of the outdoor environment, abstract conceptualization and theoretical background of sustainability will be briefed to the visitors in the GreenEducation amenity (tentatively named as Green Corridor). The design ideologies and the operation of the EcoGarden will also be introduced through demonstration models. Visitors will then construct concrete concepts in the outdoor authentic environment (EcoGarden). The learning cycle will, finally, be completed through a reflective learning process in the proposed amenities.
Project Start Year: 2015, Principal Investigator(s): TSOI, Kwok Ho 蔡國豪 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Professional Training Programme on Practices of Environmental Monitoring and Green Technology for In-service Teachers/technicians in Secondary Schools
The specific objectives of this study are (1) to promote teaching effectiveness and quality of environmental related subjects by providing teaching resources for in-service teachers/technicians in secondary schools; (2) to transfer knowledge of environmental monitoring and green technology in generic issues and scientific inquiry to facilitators through an experiential and interactive workshop; and (3) to enhance in-service teachers/technicians’ knowledge and understanding of various practices of environmental monitoring and green technology in Hong Kong.
Project Start Year: 2015, Principal Investigator(s): TSANG, Yiu Fai 曾耀輝 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
The importance of social capital – Can a networking scheme conquer social exclusion of children from low income families?
The aim of the research project described herein is to explore how quality social networking can help underprivileged children alleviate social exclusion as well as enhance their own capacity to extend social network. The impact of children networking works on parents will also be analyzed. The result would provide insights on the role of networking in helping children, and would assist in development of socio-educational intervention for these children. The findings may have positive implications for informing the public about the potential of the development of social networking and capital in helping more underprivileged children and families in the society.
Project Start Year: 2014, Principal Investigator(s): TSOI KWOK HO 蔡國豪 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Macau Primary School-based Professional Support Pilot Project - General Studies
The objective of the project is to provide professional support to Macau teachers for the implementation of the General Studies curriculum guidelines into their classroom teaching. It aims also to enrich the ability of curriculum development of Macau General Studies teachers through on-site visits and academic interchanges.
Project Start Year: 2014, Principal Investigator(s): CHENG, Nga Yee Irene 鄭雅儀 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Marine Conservation Education Programme for Primary and Secondary Schools
In line with the project specification declared by AFCD, HKIEd would like to take up the contract to provide a teaching program to promote marine conservation among Hong Kong local schools. In the last twenty years, a lot of effort has been put into protecting Hong Kong’s marine environment. The environment, ecology, and conservation strategies are all excellent teaching resources for executing Environmental Education in schools. Through this program, we aim to promote Hong Kong marine environment, its ecological value, and protection works to local schools for the purpose of increasing people’s awareness of marine conservation.

The content of the program includes providing innovative and comprehensive teaching material to local schools, organizing lectures to effectively deliver marine-related knowledge and messages of marine conservation to local students. All these works target to educate the young generation our marine environment, and raising their conservation awareness. Schools can integrated our program with curriculums of General Studies in primary schools, and other subjects like Integrated Sciences, Geography in secondary schools. It can also be incorporated in “Other Learning Experience” of the New Senior Secondary School Curriculum to foster students’ whole personal development and develop sense of responsibility to protect our living environment as a part of civic education
Project Start Year: 2014, Principal Investigator(s): TSOI KWOK HO 蔡國豪 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Provision of Services on Development of an Educational Resource Kit for Secondary School Students to Conduct a Field-based Study in Mangrove Habitat (Ting Kok)
The project aims to develop a bilingual educational resource kit (the Kit) for secondary school students. The Kit will facilitate a field-based study in a mangrove habitat. The involved learning experiences will be built on real contexts and authentic environments in the coastal region of Ting Kok and the associated marine habitats. These activities will help the participants to construct knowledge about the coastal environment, to develop conservation attitudes and generic skills, which are essential to their whole-person development. By applying a scientific approach, the Kit would contribute to the understanding of the ecological factors act upon species diversity and community structure of a coastal ecosystem in Ting Kok. Besides, an on-site field trip demonstration session will be provided for secondary school teachers to illustrate the application of the Kit. Products developed by our professional team will be adopted as a study guide and learning materials in coastal environmental education workshops or field-based study tours related to marine conservation organized by AFCD for local secondary school students. To facilitate and consolidate students’ learning, the Kit will basically include three parts which can be combine as a whole effective learning process for secondary students.
Project Start Year: 2014, Principal Investigator(s): FOK, Lincoln 霍年亨 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Field Study on Constructed Wetland in Removing Pollutants from Combined Village Sewage
The construction of River Channels at Ta Kwu Ling of Ping Yuen River was completed in April 2006, aiming at improving the flow capacity of the river, to alleviating local flooding of the areas, during the wet seasons (DSD, 2007). In order to improve the visual impact and maintain habitat for wildlife, the channel embankments were generally covered by reinforced grass and/or perforated precast concrete base (i.e. grasscrete). Other environmental friendly features included aquatic planting bays along and adjacent to certain dry-weather flow channels, for maintaining a natural appearance. The geotextile mat was used to enhance the erosion resistance, by providing effective anchor to the root systems of grasses, forming a composite soil/root mat. Detailed instructions with regards to maintenance and repair of various facilities including those which serve as support for plants, such as the geotextile mat for reinforced grass system, aquatic planting bays and associated gabion walls, and pond features, were provided (DSD, 2007). Constructed wetlands are effective in purifying contaminants in wastewater which include domestic wastewater (with high biological oxygen demands and nutrient contents such as nitrogen and phosphorus), as well as industrial wastes (dominated by heavy metals and other toxic chemical compounds, such as pesticides and phenols, pending on the type of industries). There seems to be a need to conduct this proposed project, as some of the vegetation originally planted at the site, were not able to survive, and part of the areas have been taken over by some undesirable plant species. The major objectives of this investigation are to (1) use wetland plants for purifying wastewater, stabilizing the embankment as well as improving the scenic value of the site; (2) create habitats using different wetland species suitable for a wide range of biological organisms, such as dragonflies, snails, fish, etc); and (3) raise environmental awareness concerning ecological balance and biological conservation for school students as well as the general to use the sites as open-air classrooms.
Project Start Year: 2014, Principal Investigator(s): WONG, Ming Hung 黃銘洪 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Development of an Education Programme to Primary School Children using Life-wide Learning Approach in a Coastal Environment
The project aims to develop an education programme to primary school students using the life-wide learning approach. Learning experiences built on real contexts and authentic environments in the coastal region of Ting Kok and associated natural habitat facilitate the whole-person development of the students in constructing environmental knowledge, and developing conservation attitudes and generic skills. Products developed by our professional team will be adopted as a study guide and learning materials in environmental education workshops or field-based study tours organized by AFCD for local primary school students.
Project Start Year: 2014, Principal Investigator(s): TSOI KWOK HO 蔡國豪 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Provision of Service on Mobile Web Application of Ting Kok Coastal Conservation Plan (Ting Kok Plus)
The project aims to develop a mobile web application (WebApp) for promotion of environmental education to the public on coastal ecology and conservation and introduction of a new Ting Kok Coastal Conservation Plan (Ting Kok +). The product developed will be adopted as a supplementary learning material in conservation workshops organized by AFCD or relevant organizers for local students on studying coastal ecology and conservation.
Project Start Year: 2014, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Effect of genotypes, ROL and water regimes on accumulation, tolerance and speciation of Cd by rice
(1) investigation of effects of ROL and external oxygen supply on Fe plaque formation and Cd accumulation among rice genotypes; (2) investigation of effects of ROL on changes of pH, Fe plaque formation on root surfaces and in the rhizosphere, concentration of Cd and Mn in different parts of rice and in rhizosphere soil, and the speciation of Cd in rhizosphere soil via a rhizobox trial; and (3) elucidation of effects of water regimes and organic amendments on Cd speciation and accumulation in rice in Cd-contaminated paddy soil as well as the sustainable mitigation of Cd accumulation in rice
Project Start Year: 2013, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Provision of Services on Basic Environmental Badge Assessment Training Workshop for Teachers, Student Environmental Protection Ambassador Scheme (SEPAS) 2013/14 (organized by Environmental Campaign Committee)
To familiarize teachers with environmental knowledge covered in BEB training for SEPAs with a view to training the teachers to be a Qualified Assessor to conduct BEB training for SEPA;
To facilitate teachers in nurturing a sense of environmental awareness and leadership skills in students.
Project Start Year: 2013, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Provision of Services on Environmental Training Workshops for Teachers, Student Environmental Protection Ambassador Scheme (SEPAS) 2013/14 (organized by Environmental Campaign Committee)
To familiarize teachers with knowledge on environmental protection, with particular reference to HK context;
To equip teachers with teaching skills in implementing environmental education and devising school-based activities for students.
Project Start Year: 2013, Principal Investigator(s): TSANG, Yiu Fai 曾耀輝 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Development of a wetland system and ecopond
The ecological pond is expected to serve the following functions, which constitute the reasons why an ecological pond should be implemented in IEd campus:
(1) Productivity
(2) Biodiversity
(3) Environmental sustainability
(4) Education
It’s noteworthy that the pond and other nature resources implemented in IEd’s campus are significantly important for lining with the development of 335 NSS curriculum and courses infused with sustainability of the current programmes, including BEd (P) in General Studies; BSoSci in Global and Environmental Studies; BA in Liberal Studies Education; BA in Education for Sustainability; BScEd in Science and Web Technology; and MA in Education for Environmental Sustainability. The ecopond is expected to provide learning and research resources for their future studies.

Project Start Year: 2013, Principal Investigator(s): TSOI, Kwok Ho 蔡國豪 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Development of a wetland system and ecopond
The project is revised to develop aquaponic system and renewable energy devices: Rainwater harvesting system, pumping system, filtering system, lighting system, drip irrigation system, drainage system, planting living wall and solar cells. A freshwater ecology and pond ecosystem is established for providing students a vivid learning facility to investigate the temporal change in the community structure and water chemistry and the ecosystem. Also an aquaponic system is established for demonstrating how science and technology can be applied to promote environmental sustainability from minimizing the waste production and maximizing the food production. Aquaponic system is a water efficient method recently developed for sustainable agriculture. It
combines two production systems - the aquaculture (fish culture) and hydroponics (plant cultivation)in a self-contained system.
Project Start Year: 2013, Principal Investigator(s): TSOI, Kwok Ho 蔡國豪 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Mobile Web Application for Education on Hong Kong Marine Conservation
The project aims is to develop a mobile web application (webapp) for promotion of environmental education to the public on Hong Kong marine ecology and conservation. containing information about marine ecology and conservation of Hong Kong. The product developed application will be adoptedpromoted to the general public, especially local primary and secondary school students, as a supplementary learning material in conservation workshops organized by AFCD or relevant organizers for local students on studying HK marine ecology and biodiversity, marine park and conservation environment and conservation condition.
Project Start Year: 2013, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Study of Microbial Communities in As-/Cd-contaminated Paddy Fields in Four Metal Mining Areas in Guangdong Province, China
1)To investigate the microbial and geochemical characteristics of paddy soils in three metal mines in Guangdong Province, China;
2)To evaluate the impacts of As and Cd contamination on the biomass, abundance, and activity of the microbial community as well as its diversity and composition in the rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soils of rice grown in As-/Cd-contaminated paddy fields; and
3)To elucidate the effects of As and Cd on soil community level physiological profiles as an indicator for microbial community function.
Project Start Year: 2013, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Macau Curriculum Guidelines Development Program
The objective of the programme is to develop General Studies curriculum guidelines for Macau primary schools so as to help Macau teachers adapt the curriculum framework into their school curriculum and implement the required competence of the subject provided by the Macau government. Advice would also be given to Macau General Studies teachers for the development of school-based curriculum and professional teacher development regarding teaching and learning as well as assessment activities.
Project Start Year: 2013, Principal Investigator(s): CHENG, Nga Yee Irene 鄭雅儀 (LI, Wai Chin 李偉展 as Co-Investigator)

 
Professional training on environmental pollution investigation for in-service teachers/technicians in secondary schools
1.To promote teaching effectiveness and quality of related courses by providing teaching resources for in-service teachers/technicians in secondary schools;
2.To improve learning experience of secondary students;
3.To enhance in-service teachers/technicians’ knowledge and understanding of various environmental pollution in Hong Kong;
4.To provide practical information of some of the pollution status in Hong Kong for the general public; and
5.To provide consultancy and technical supports for in-service teachers/technicians in environmental
pollution studies.
Project Start Year: 2013, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Relationship between mercury (Hg) accumulation in rice and its chemical behaviors in soils at Wanshan Hg mine, Guizhou Province, China
The objectives of this field survey are to (1) investigate the degree of Hg contamination in vegetation and soils in and around Wanshan mine of Guizhou; (2) examine the chemical behaviors of Hg in rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soil of rice; and (3) investigate the correlation between Hg accumulation in rice and its levels and chemical behaviors in soils.
Project Start Year: 2012, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Wai Chin 李偉展

 
Prizes and awards
Special award of excellence
Prof WONG Ming Hung's "Portable Aeroponic Culture Unit" won a Silver Medal and Special Award from the iCAN 2024
Date of receipt: /8/2024, Conferred by: 9th Int’ Invention Innovation Competition in Canada
 
Silver medal
Prof WONG Ming Hung's "Portable Aeroponic Culture Unit" won a Silver Medal and Special Award from the iCAN 2024
Date of receipt: /8/2024, Conferred by: 9th Int’ Invention Innovation Competition in Canada
 
Silver medal
Prof WONG Ming Hung's "Portable Aeroponic Culture Unit" won a Silver Medal from the SVIIF 2024
Date of receipt: /7/2024, Conferred by: Silicon Valley International Inventions Festival, 2024
 
Second Class Award in Natural Science (根據特徵與水份因子對稻米重金屬累積的影響及機理)
The study reveals the impact of heavy metal pollution in paddy fields on rice yield, as well as the crucial role of different varieties and environmental factors. The research has identified important patterns and mechanisms, and offers new insights for selecting low-accumulation varieties and controlling pollution.
Date of receipt: /5/2023, Conferred by: Guangdong Province Science and Technology Awards
 
FE Supervision Appreciation Scheme - Award for Excellent FE Supervision, 2021/22

Date of receipt: 30/5/2022, Conferred by: LTTC and SPFEO
 
FE Supervision Appreciation Scheme - Award for Excellent FE Supervision, 2019/20

Date of receipt: 1/12/2020, Conferred by: LTTC and SPFEO
 
Knowledge Transfer Prize, Dean’s Research Prize 2019, FLASS, EdUHK

Date of receipt: /6/2020, Conferred by: FLASS
 
Research Impact Prize, Dean’s Research Prize 2019, FLASS, EdUHK

Date of receipt: /6/2020, Conferred by: FLASS
 
President's Award for Outstanding Performance in Administrative Services 2019/20 (Team award)
The President’s Award for Outstanding Performance in Administrative Services was established to recognise and reward University staff members, individually and in teams, who demonstrate exemplary performance in areas such as administration, information technology, project management, outreach, and other support functions not directly related to teaching and research. The Award also reflects the University’s commitment to promoting people-based University governance and organisational efficiency and responsiveness, through a culture of continuous self-improvement and change, participation and consultation, trust and mutual support.
Date of receipt: 7/4/2020, Conferred by: EdUHK
 
Certificate of Appreciation for the Peer Support of Teaching Scheme (2018-19)

Date of receipt: /8/2019, Conferred by: Centre for Learning, Teaching and Tenchnology
 
Knowledge Transfer Prize, Dean’s Research Prize 2018, FLASS, EdUHK

Date of receipt: /4/2019, Conferred by: FLASS
 
Research Output Prize, Dean’s Research Prize 2018, FLASS, EdUHK

Date of receipt: /4/2019, Conferred by: FLASS
 
Research Impact Prize, Dean’s Research Prize 2018, FLASS, EdUHK

Date of receipt: /4/2019, Conferred by: FLASS
 
The Outstanding Performance in Teaching Award (2017-18), Dept of SES, EdUHK

Date of receipt: /9/2018, Conferred by: Dept of SES
 
Research Output Prize, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Science (2017/18)

Date of receipt: /4/2018, Conferred by: Dean's Research Prize, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Science
 
Certificate of Appreciation for the Peer Support of Teaching Scheme

Date of receipt: 29/6/2017, Conferred by: Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology
 
President’s Awards for Outstanding Performance in Teaching (2016-17)
The President’s Award for Outstanding Performance in Teaching was established to recognise and reward excellence in teaching and to emphasise the University's commitment to fostering teaching innovation and excellence, enhancing student learning and supporting scholarship of teaching.
Date of receipt: 12/5/2017, Conferred by: The Education University of Hong Kong
 
Certificate of Appreciation for Field Experience Coordinator, SPFEO, EdUHK

Date of receipt: /11/2016, Conferred by: School Partnership and Field Experience Office
 
Teaching Award, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (2015-16)
FLASS Teaching Award Scheme (TAS) is established to recognize, encourage and reward excellence in teaching and sustained involvement in disseminating and sharing the results of effective and innovative teaching.
Date of receipt: /9/2016, Conferred by: Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 2015-16
 
Grand Award, Knowledge Transfer Awards Scheme (as Team member)

Date of receipt: 13/1/2016, Conferred by: RDO
 
The Outstanding Performance in Teaching Award (2014-15), Dept of SES, EduHK

Date of receipt: /9/2015, Conferred by: Department of Science and Environmental Studies
 
Patents
水耕裝置和菌根菌微珠及其製作和使用方法
- G/A01
 
Production of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Inocula by Aeroponic Method
Laboratory scale production of AMF - G/A01
 
A setup for production of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inocula
Production of AMF by Aeroponic culture - G/A01