Approved Research, Technology Demonstration and Conference Projects   Project No. Project Proponent Project Title 2010-09 Prof. WONG Koon Kwai of the Hong Kong Baptist University Global Climate Change and Low-carbon Living: Perceptions of Secondary School Students in Hong Kong 2010-01 Prof. Jin-Guang TENG of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University First International Conference on Sustainable Urbanisation (ICSU 2010) 2009-29 Dr. Jian-wen QIU of Hong Kong Baptist University A study of the ecology of the giant sea anemone Entacmaea quadricolor and its associated animals 2009-28 Prof. Richard WELFORD of The University of Hong Kong The Sixteenth Annual International Sustainable Development Research Conference 2010 2009-27 Prof. Yuanzhi ZHANG of The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Second International Conference on Global Change and the Environment in Asia and Pacific (GCEAP): Inland Waters and Coastal Environment 2009-26 Dr. Linwei TIAN of The Chinese University of Hong Kong Improvement in roadside PM2.5 pollution after vehicle emission control measures in Hong Kong 2009-21 Environmental Campaign Committee and Civic Exchange CLIMATE CHANGE CREATIVITY – Creating a Low Carbon Economy for Low Carbon Living – Climate Change Conference 2010 2009-14 Prof. Jonathan W.C. WONG of Hong Kong Baptist University International Conference on Solid Waste Management for Sustainability in Resource Management 2009-11 Prof. DENG Shiming of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Sustainable low cost residential humidity control in Hong Kong 2009-10 Dr. Chung Shing Jason PUN of the University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Night Sky Brightness Monitoring Network 2009-09 Dr. CHUNG Shan Shan of Hong Kong Baptist University A study of the impacts of intensive diving tourism on the marine environment of Hong Kong 2009-07 Prof. Tao WANG of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Study of photochemical air pollution in Hong Kong 2009-05 Dr. CHIU Man Ying of the City University of Hong Kong Characterization of Bacterial Community Associated with Skeletal Tissue Growth Anomalies in the Coral Platygyra carnosus 2009-04 Prof. Chak K. CHAN of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Air quality in Hong Kong: A supersite program for real-time characterization of Particulate Matter (PM) in Hong Kong’s air 2008-25 Dr. Jian-Wen QIU of the Hong Kong Baptist University Impact of Sea Urchin Bioerosion on Coral Communities in Hong Kong 2008-22 Dr. Fu XIAO of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Study on the Feasibility and Cost-effectiveness of a Hybrid Desiccant and Evaporative Cooling System Applied in Hong Kong 2008-20 Dr. GUO Hai of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Quantitative measurement of acidic ultrafine particles in the atmosphere 2008-19 Prof. LAI Chi-keung of the City University of Hong Kong Waste Heat Powered Air-conditioning System for Automobile 2008-18 Ir. Otto POON of Hong Kong Climate Change Forum 2nd International Climate Change Conference 2008-17 Mr. Kenny Siu-wai WONG of the Hong Kong Productivity Council Development of an Automatic Switching Off System for Idling Engine to Achieve Enhanced Fuel Economy and Improved Environment 2008-15 Ms AU Wing-tsz of the Friends of the Earth (HK) Questionnaire on public usage of plastic bags before and after the implementation Plastic Bags Levy 2008-13 Prof. Francis WH YIK of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Building Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP): Initial Phase of Development 2008-12 Dr. Wen ZHOU of the City University of Hong Kong The Impacts of South China Monsoon Climate Variability and El Nino on Hong Kong Air Quality 2008-11 Dr. Kelvin Sze-yin LEUNG of the Hong Kong Baptist University Antibiotics and antibiotic resistant genes in potable water and soil environment of Hong Kong 2008-09 Dr. LU Lin of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Environmental payback time analysis of building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) applications in Hong Kong 2008-04 Dr. Cheung Ho-fai of the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society Studying landbirds in important bird habitats of Hong Kong, especially in the IBAs 2008-01 Ms Linda W.P. HO of the Green Council Limited Current Status and Direction for Green Purchasing in Hong Kong 2007-11 Dr. HUNG Wing-tat of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Developing a fully automated Close-Proximity vehicle for measuring tyre/road noise 2007-10 Prof. Chi Sun Poon of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Recycling of CRT glass from discarded computer monitor and TV sets 2007-09 Dr. Michael K.H. LEUNG of the University of Hong Kong Enhancement of integrated heat pumps for energy savings in hot water and air-conditioning at home 2007-08 Dr. K C Cheung of the Hong Kong Baptist University Environmental education on river remediation and ecological restoration: A case study on Shing Mun River and Lam Tsuen River 2007-07 Dr. Jian-wen QIU of the Hong Kong Baptist University A study of the biodiversity of coral-associated polychaetes in Sharp Island 2007-06 Dr. Lu Lin, Vivien of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Investigation on the feasibility and enhancement methods of wind power utilization in high-rise buildings of Hong Kong 2007-05 Prof. TANG Shiu Keung and Prof. CHAU Chi Kwan of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University On the Public's willingness-to-pay for improved acoustics of residential environments 2007-04 Dr. Tak-cheung WAI of the University of Hong Kong Stock and Ecological Status of Sea Urchins in Hong Kong: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas Using Sea Urchins as Model Organisms 2007-02 Professor Samuel CL Lo of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Easy identification of dinoflagellates: Phase I - Rapid identification of dinoflagellates with protein/peptide mass fingerprints obtained using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry 2007-01 Dr. Chun-shing Jason PUN of the University of Hong Kong A Survey of Light Pollution in Hong Kong 2006-13 Mr. CHU Hon-keung of the Friends of the Earth (HK) Charity Ltd. Sustainable Energy: survey on electricity consumption habits and energy saving perception of Hong Kong residential users 2006-11 Professor CHU Lee-man of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Ecological sustainability of vegetated steep soil cutslopes 2006-10 Dr. CHEUNG Ho-fai of Hong Kong Bird Watching Society Ltd. Association of other waterbird species with wintering Black-faced Spoonbills Platalea minor in Hong Kong 2006-08 Dr. Jian-wen QIU of the Hong Kong Baptist University A Study of the Impact of Apple Snails on Macrophytes, Nutrients and Chlorophyll in Local Wetlands 2006-07 Dr. Ji-Dong Gu of the University of Hong Kong Mechanism of the elevated algal proliferation in intertidal shrimp ponds (gei wais) of the Mai Po Nature Reserve 2006-06 Dr Robin Sarah BRADBEER of City University of Hong Kong To establish a three dimensional, real-time marine environment monitoring system in the Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park with connection to the internet 2005-14 Professor MH Wong of Hong Kong Baptist University The International Conference on Environmental and Public Health Management: Aquaculture and Environment 2005-10 Dr. Cheung Ho Fai of the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society Seabird migration survey in southern and southeastern Hong Kong waters, spring 2006 2005-09 Prof. Guang-hao Chen of the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Development of a novel and low-cost membrane bioreactor (MBR) for treating Hong Kong village sewage 2005-07 World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong (Mr. Bena SMITH) Study upon the Vegetation Effects and Potential Economic Habitat Management Benefits of Introducing Asian Water Buffalo Bubalus bubalis into the Freshwater Ponds at Mai Po Nature Reserve 2005-06 Professor KL Yeung & Professor Gordon McKay of the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Environmentally-friendly nanosorbents for recovery of precious metals from waste effluents 2005-04 Dr Josie Close of the University of Hong Kong Capacity Building - identifying the missing links: developing the model for future community-operated renewable energy (BIPV) projects 2005-03 Dr Jian-wen QIU of the Hong Kong Baptist University Species Identification, Ecology and Biological Control of Apple Snails in Hong Kong 2004-25 Dr. N. S. Duzgoren-Aydin of the University of Hong Kong Atmospheric Deposition of Mercury in Hong Kong 2004-23 Dr Hung Wing-tat of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Towards developing an engineering strategy to reduce tire-pavement noise 2004-22 Dr Yeung Lam-lung of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Aerosol Size Distribution Study of Cooking Fumes Emitted from Real Life Cooking Activities 2004-20 Dr Josie Close of the University of Hong Kong Water Conservation through Enhanced Biological Wastewater Treatment and UV Disinfection 2004-17 Dr. Jonathan Wong of the Hong Kong Baptist University On-Farm Organic Waste Composting Trial for Organic Farmers: Demonstration Project 2004-13 Dr Zongwei CAI of the Hong Kong Baptist University Development of Single Analytical Method for Simultaneously Determining Dioxins and Dioxin-like PCBs in Ambient Air 2004-12 Professor Joseph HW Lee of the University of Hong Kong The 4th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics and the 14th Congress of the Asia and Pacific Division of the International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research 2004-08 Dr Joseph TY Wong of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Development of Pre-bloom Fluorimetric Assays for the Monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms 2004-07 The Lantau Buffalo Association Limited Population Dynamics and Ecology of Water Buffalo in Pui O, Lantau 2004-06 Professor David J Randall of the City University of Hong Kong Ecological and Physiological Response of Hong Kong Coral Communities to Changing Temperature and Oxygen Level 2004-02 Dr. Danny Li of City University of Hong Kong Development of a Simple Graphical Approach based on Daylight Coefficient Concept and the CIE 15 Standard Skies for Indoor Daylight Luminance Prediction 2003-27 Professor MH Wong of Hong Kong Baptist University The International Conference on Environmental and Public Health Management: Persistent Toxic Substances (PTS) 2003-25 Dr. Wong Heung of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University The impact of air pollution on public health - a regional analysis 2003-22 Dr. Fung Ka-shuen of Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education Study of Marine Air Pollutant Emission around Kwai Chung Containers Terminal 2003-21 Dr Lai Poh-chin of The University of Hong Kong A Public Web-GIS Platform for Analysing Visual and Environmental Impacts of Construction Projects in Hong Kong 2003-16 Prof MH Wong of the Hong Kong Baptist University The Use of Biomarkers for Ecotoxicological Assessment of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and Heavy Metals on Birds at Mai Po Nature Reserve and Other Wetlands 2003-14 Dr Yau Wing-kwong of Tai Po Environmental Association Conservation of House Swifts (Apus nipalensis) in Hong Kong: Preliminary Field Trial of Artificial Nest Box for Breeding House Swifts 2003-12 Drs. Paul Shin, S.G. Cheung and Richard Kong of City University of Hong Kong Conservation of horseshoe crabs in Hong Kong 2003-11 Dr King L. Chow of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Development of a Rapid and Sensitive Bioassay of Heavy Metal Toxicity by Coupling a Transgenic Reporter Gene in a Mutant Nematode Strain 2003-01 Dr Guohua Chen of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Oily Wastewater Treatment and Reuse System - a Demonstration Project 2002-24 Mr Edwin Lau of Friends of the Earth (Charity) Limited A Way out Towards Sustainable Development in Hong Kong - Survey on the Attitude and Behaviour of Sustainable Consumption 2002-23 Dr Cheung Hon-fai of The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society Limited Pilot Project to Increase Awareness of the Ecological Importance of the Breeding Colonies of Terns in Hong Kong 2002-20 Dr Michael Leung of The University of The Hong Kong Environmental - friendly Cold Water Thawing for Catering Industry 2002-10 Dr Gordon McKay of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Feasibility Study for Product Development from Waste Tyres 2002-04 Mr William Suen Kai-yuen of The Wildlife Conservation Foundation Limited Diversity and Conservation of Bats in Hong Kong 2002-03 Dr Paul Shin and Dr S G Cheung of City University of Hong Kong The Ecology and Aspect of Biology of Amphioxus in Hong Kong 2002-02 Professor C S Poon of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Recycling of Construction and Demolition Materials for Civil Engineering and Building Applications in Hong Kong