Grants and contract research as principal investigator (P-I) or co-investigator (Co-I)
Seq. No. |
PI/ CoI |
Project Title |
Funding Source(s) and Amount (HK$) |
Start Date |
(Expected) Completion Date |
1 | CoI |
Centre for Slope Safety |
RGC Area of Excellence Scheme |
1-02-2019 |
31-01-2027 |
2 |
CoI |
Jockey Club Smart City Tree Management Project |
The HK Jockey Club Charities Trust |
12-02-2018 |
11-02-2021 |
3 | CoI |
Understanding Debris Flow Mechanisms and Mitigating Risks for a Sustainable Hong Kong |
GRC Theme-based Research Scheme (T22-603/15N) |
01-10-2015 |
30-09-2020 |
4 | CoI |
Living Water & Community Revitalization ¡V An Agricultural-led Action, Engagement and Incubation Programme at Lai Chi Wo |
Hongkong Bank Foundation (Funding amount cannot be disclosed) |
01-10-2013 |
I: 31-03-2015 (Completed) II: 30-09-2017 (Completed) III: 30-9-2019 (Completed) IV: 30-9-2021 |
5 |
CoI |
Conservation Action Plan for Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) in Hong Kong: Assessment of Threats and Resource Requirements |
Environment and Conservation Fund |
01-04-2017 |
31-03-2019 |
6 |
PI |
Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan for Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) in Hong Kong |
Ocean Park Conservation Foundation |
01-07-2016 |
30-06-2018 |
7 |
CoI |
Impact of suspended sediment, turbidity and streamflow conditions on river biodiversity in the Lai Chi Wo catchment in Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund |
01-02-2016 |
31-01-2018 |
8 |
CoI |
Green slope Engineering: Bioengineered, Live Cover Systems for Man-made Fill Slopes and Landfill Capillary Barriers in Hong Kong |
RGC Collaborative Research Fund |
01-06-2013 |
31-05-2016 |
9 |
PI |
Global Forest Observatory: Public Involvement and Training in Scientific Research in Hong Kong |
Hongkong Bank Foundation |
01-06-2011 |
31-05-2014 |
10 |
Co-I |
Green Slope Engineering for Hong Kong |
RGC Collaborative Research Fund (HKUST9/CRF/09) |
01-06-2010 |
(31-05-2013) |
11 |
Co-I |
Pilot Scheme for Management Agreements: Sustainable Habitat Management in Long Valley |
Environment and Conservation Fund |
01-11-2005 |
31-03-2008 |
12 |
Co-I |
Action Model for Sustainable Development at Long Valley |
Sustainable Development Fund |
16-03-2005 |
15-03-2007 |
13 |
P-I |
Accelerating natural forest regeneration on degraded lands in Hong Kong |
Research Initiation Grants 2001-2002 HKU |
01-05-2002 |
30-04-2004 |
14 |
P-I |
Performance assessment of greening techniques and vegetation species on slopes |
Civil Engineering Department |
15-08-2002 |
31-10-2003 |
Consultancy Services (Not taken as outside practice, all money generated go back to teaching and research in School of Biological Sciences)
Seq. No. |
Project Title |
Funding Source(s) and Amount (HK$) |
Start Date |
(Expected) Completion Date |
1 | Agreement No. MN 01/2019 Pilot Trial on Biodiversity Elevation in Seasonal Floodplain of Engineered Channels by Zonal Manipulatiion |
Drainage Services Department |
1-02-2020 |
31-07-2021 |
2 | Agreement No. CE26/2018(GE) Sub-consultancy for Special Task-Study on Effects of Soil Nailing Works to Existing Trees on Slopes |
Furgro (Hong Kong) Limited |
3-01-2020 |
28-02-2021 |
3 |
Agreement No. CE 26/2016 (GE) Special Task: A study with site trial to review and assess the health conditions of trees and undergrowth on fill slopes upgraded by soil nails with grillage beams |
Furgro (Hong Kong) Limited |
16-02-2017 |
(15-02-2021) |
4 |
Consultancy Services for Baseline Ecological Study of Irrigation Reservoirs in Hong Kong |
Water Supplies Department |
1-10-2018 |
31-01-2020) |
5 |
Contract No. ST1/1/SWH-1/2016: The application of eco-landscape design in DSD's Facilities |
Drainage Services Department |
07-11-2016 |
(06-11-2019) |
6 |
Contract Research on Plantation Improvement on the slopes in the Ex- Au Tau Departmental Quarters of the Hong Kong Housing Authority |
Hong Kong Housing Authority |
01-10-2013 |
31-08-2016 |
7 |
Agreement No. CE30/2009 (GE), Landslip Prevention and Mitigation Programme, 2009, Package D, Natural Terrain Hazard Mitigation Works, Hong Kong Island and Sai Kung - Investigation, Design and Construction - Study on the Selection of Suitable Tree Species for Planting on Man-made Slopes and Natural Terrain in Hong Kong |
Fugro (Hong Kong) Limited |
26-07-2010 |
September 2014 |
8 |
Consultancy service for the CLP Group's 5-year Regional Tree Planting Scheme |
China Light and Power Hong Kong Limited |
27-04-2009 |
25-04-2013 |
9 |
Agreement No. CE54/2009, Review of GEO Publication No.1/2000 - Feasibility Study. Sub-consultancy: Literature Review, preparation of the summary of Literature Review, Provide Technical Supports to the Revised Guidelines and the new GEO Publication. |
Halcrow China Limited |
01-03-2010 |
30-04-2012 |
10 |
Agreement No. CE 8/2007 (CE) 10-Year Extended LPM Project, Phase 7, Package N. Hong Kong Island and the New Territories. Landslide Preventive Works on Government Slopes and Related Studies - Investigation, Design and Construction - Study on Soil Cement Used in Slope Works. Phase 2, Site trials |
Fugro (Hong Kong) Limited |
16-04-2009 |
31-07-2011 |
11 |
Agreement No. CE 15/2007 (GE) 10-Year Extended LPM Project, Phase 8, Package C. Sub-consultancy: Study on the Application of Various Vegetation Species on Man-made Slopes |
Halcrow China Limited |
03-10-2007 |
31-07-2011 |
12 |
Agreement No. CE 8/2007 (CE) 10-Year Extended LPM Project, Phase 7, Package N. Hong Kong Island and the New Territories. Landslide Preventive Works on Government Slopes and Related Studies - Investigation, Design and Construction - Study on Soil Cement Used in Slope Works. Phase 1, Nursery trials |
Fugro (Hong Kong) Limited |
28-09-2007 |
08-07-2009 |
13 |
Agreement No. CE 18/2004 10-Year Extended LPM Project, Phase 5, Package H. Sub-consultancy: Update translocation manual, baseline survey and monitoring the site, and capture, maintenance & release of Romer's Tree Frog for the LPM works under environmental permit no. 149/2002. |
WHalcrow China Limited |
21-09-2007 |
18-02-2009 |
14 |
Forest Rehabilitation Plan for the Proposed Nature Reserve at Shuen Wan, Tai Po |
Wheelock Properties |
26-5-2005 |
Completed in 2008 |
15 |
Agreement No. CE 61/2005 10-Year Extended LPM Project, Phase 7, Package C Outlying Islands and Tai Po Landslip Preventive Works on Government Slopes and Related Studies - Field survey on plants |
Halcrow China Limited |
14-10-2007 |
15-10-2007 |
16 |
AForest Rehabilitation Plan for the Proposed Nature Reserve at Mui Tsz Lam, Shantin. |
New Town Project Management Limited |
11-04-2005 |
30-06-2005 |
17 |
Agreement No. CE74/99 & Supplementary Agreement No. 1 GEO - 10 Year Extended LPM Peoject, Review of Landscape Conditions of Man-made slopes along South Lantau Road After LPM Works. |
Halcrow China Limited |
22-07-2005 |
31-12-2006 |
18 |
Agreement No. CE14/2003(GE) 10-Year Extended LPM Project, Phase 4, Package C Kwun Tong, Wong Tai Sin and Sai Kung Landslip Preventive Works on Government Slopes and Related Studies - Landscape application of vegetation species on man-made slopes |
Halcrow China Limited |
01-11-2003 |
28-02-2007 |
19 |
Agreement no. CE 40/2000 10-Year Extended LPM Project, Phase 2, Package G Preparation of Project Profile under the EIA Ordinance Habitat Surveys and Ecological Inputs |
Halcrow China Limited |
01-03-2002 |
09-07-2002 |
Teaching grants/ donations as principle investigator (P-I) or co-investigator Co-I) for Experiential Learning programmes for students
Seq. No. |
P-I/ Co-I |
Project Title |
Funding Source(s) and Amount (HK$) |
Start Date |
(Expected) Completion Date |
1 |
PI |
HKU-K11 Eco-leaders Training Programme* |
K11 Concepts Ltd. . |
2009 |
2018* With renewal potential |
2 |
PI |
Yan Oi Tong Green Adventure |
Yan Oi Tong |
2013 |
2019* With renewal potential |
3 |
CoI |
A unified on-line learning portal for Majors and Minors offered by the newly formed School of Biological Sciences |
Run Run Shaw Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants |
2008 |
2009 |
4 |
PI |
Hong Kong-Hainan interflow field trip to Bawangling National nature Reserve, Hainan, China. For 20 Environmental Life Science students |
Wofoo Foundation Limited |
29-07-2005 |
07-08-2005 |
Professional training in ecology, biodiversity and environment
Seq. No. |
Role |
Project Title |
Funding Source(s) and Amount (HK$) |
Start Date |
(Expected) Completion Date |
1 |
Principle trainer |
HSBC Environmental Volunteer Leadership Programme |
HSBC Hong Kong Ltd. |
01-05-2013 |
30-04-2014 |
2 |
Principle trainer |
HSBC Climate Banker- |
HSBC Hong Kong Ltd. |
01-06-2009 |
31-5-2012 |