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Project No. |
Principal Investigator |
Project Title/Brief |
Approved Grant ($) |
| 1. |
2022-02 |
Professor Fung Jimmy Chi Hung, Division of Environment and Sustainability, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Prepare for more severe storm surges and waves fueled amid climate change - Foresight from a novel coupled modeling system over the Greater Bay Area |
$479,200 |
| 2. |
2022-06 |
Professor Lo Irene Man Chi, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Removal/Recovery of Phosphorus from Water by Using La2(CO3)3-Loaded Anion Exchange Resin in a Semi-fluidized Bed Reactor |
$496,000 |
| 3. |
2022-08 |
Dr Zhou Simen, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Energy-Saving Passive Evaporative Eco-Cooling Paint |
$484,000* |
| 4. |
2022-11 |
Dr Ning Zhi, Division of Environment and Sustainability, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Development and demonstration of threshold based smart VOC canister sampling method for ozone episode monitoring and source identification |
$495,000 |
| 5. |
2022-13 |
Dr Gu Dasa, Division of Environment and Sustainability, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Ultra-compact drone-based VOC sampling system for vertical profile measurements |
$494,540 |
| 6. |
2022-15 |
Professor Lau Kai Hon Alexis, Division of Environment and Sustainability, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Smart Improvement of Air Quality Monitoring, Awareness and Management in Non-Centrally Ventilated Classrooms |
$495,000 |
| 7. |
2022-21 |
Dr Shen Xi, Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Development of a non-contact solar-thermal converter material for sustainable solar desalination |
$499,400 |
| 8. |
2022-26 |
Professor Du Yaping, Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - CO2 and CH4 Conversion into High-Value Liquid Chemicals and Fuels in One Step at Room Temperature by Sliding Arc Plasma-Catalyst Synergy |
$500,000 |
| 9. |
2022-29 |
Professor Wen Chih-yung, Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - A Novel Real-Time Thermal Management solution Using Lightweight CFD and Reinforcement Learning for Hong Kong's Next-Generation Data Center |
$500,000 |
| 10. |
2022-33 |
Dr Li Meng-Jung, Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Process intensification reinforces the carbon-free ammonia-to-hydrogen efficiency through microwave heating |
$500,000 |
| 11. |
2022-34 |
Dr Zhao Jiong, Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Convert the Coffee Grounds into Two-Dimensional Graphene Thin Film |
$500,000 |
| 12. |
2022-35 |
Professor Chao Christopher Yu Hang, Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - A Feasibility Study on Various Types of High-Efficiency Chillers in Hong Kong: A Life-Cycle Assessment |
$1,000,000 |
| 13. |
2022-36 |
Dr Fu Sau Chung, Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Development of an energy efficient technology for removal of microplastics from wastewater |
$495,000 |
| 14. |
2022-42 |
Dr Dong You, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Coastal Hazard Protection Benefits of Ecosystems in Hong Kong under Global Climate Change |
$806,400 |
| 15. |
2022-47 |
Dr Zhang Shipeng, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - High-Performance Artificial Aggregate derived from Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Bottom Ash |
$452,000 |
| 16. |
2022-49 |
Dr Wang Minghao, Department of Electrical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Dynamic decarbonization audit and cost-efficient management system of multiphysical photovoltaic power generation systems in smart cities |
$500,000 |
| 17. |
2022-51 |
Dr Ren Jingzheng, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Converting waste plastics into value-added products: process design, simulation, and feasibility analysis |
$482,000 |
| 18. |
2022-64 |
Dr Lee Ho, Roger, Science Unit, Lingnan University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Nature-based greening solutions for insect pollinator conservation and sustainable agriculture development |
$889,000 |
| 19. |
2022-66 |
Dr Sung Yik Hei, Science Unit, Lingnan University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Assessing prevalence of pathogens in endangered freshwater turtle populations |
$499,200 |
| 20. |
2022-69 |
Dr Li Wanxin, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - ESG investing: anchoring the E pillar in environmental compliance and enforcement using Delphi method and big data |
$498,180 |
| 21. |
2022-70 |
Dr Wong Chun Yuen, Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Upcycling of black soldier fly larvae oil for sustainable food waste treatment |
$495,000* |
| 22. |
2022-71 |
Dr Lee Patrick Kwan Hon, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Monitoring the real-time temporal trends, concentrations, and sources of bioaerosols in the indoor air of commercial buildings in Hong Kong |
$499,200 |
| 23. |
2022-73 |
Dr Lau Denvid, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Recycling wasted printed circuit board as fillers for manufacturing sustainable wall partition bricks |
$498,947* |
| 24. |
2022-74 |
Professor Li Qiusheng, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Modelling the effects of noise barriers and moving vehicles on traffic-induced air pollution dispersion in urban areas of Hong Kong |
$817,600 |
| 25. |
2022-76 |
Dr Wu Wei, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Versatile PV technology using super-hygroscopic hydrogel membrane for synergetic power generation, water harvesting, and dehumidification in Hong Kong |
$485,000 |
| 26. |
2022-83 |
Dr Li Weihong, Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Combating Hong Kong Urban Heat Island via a Biocompatible Self-Adaptive Radiative Cooling Paint |
$710,000 |
| 27. |
2022-88 |
Dr Dong Liang, Department of Public and International Affairs, City University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Developing a low-carbon smart-waste system for carbon MRV (monitoring, reporting and verification): community demonstration and strengthen the public participation |
$731,200 |
| 28. |
2022-92 |
Dr Tsui Tsz Ki Martin, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Baseline characterization of mercury levels and its potential toxicity in shorebirds in Mai Po Nature Reserve and Deep Bay |
$495,200 |
| 29. |
2022-94 |
Dr Lu Xingcheng, Department of Geography and Resource Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Development of a hybrid deep-learning - data assimilation framework for spatiotemporal NOx emission inversion |
$495,000 |
| 30. |
2022-97 |
Dr Tsang Ling Ming, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Discovering Hong Kong sea slug diversity, distribution and habitat preference through joint effort of scientific survey and citizen scientist programme |
$1,365,060 |
| 31. |
2022-100 |
Dr Chui Pui Yi, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Bringing larger massive form coral colonies back in Tolo Channel using micro-colony-fusion approach |
$805,000 |
| 32. |
2022-102 |
Dr Ke Jintao, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Estimating carbon emissions, assessing decarbonization strategies and managing green transportation in Hong Kong with a multifunctional simulation platform |
$500,000 |
| 33. |
2022-104 |
Professor Williams Gray, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Connecting the dots: a standardized and quality-assured marine biodiversity database for Hong Kong |
$1,021,000 |
| 34. |
2022-106 |
Dr Seymour Mathew Stephen, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Hong Kong Chironomidae biodiversity: an initial assessment of the largest freshwater insect group and their link with ecologically important stream conservation |
$1,300,000 |
| 35. |
2022-107 |
Dr Gaitan Espitia Juan Diego, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Assessing and monitoring ecological dynamics of seagrass ecosystems in Hong Kong: Tools for management and restoration efforts |
$2,307,296 |
| 36. |
2022-109 |
Professor Phillips David Lee, Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Towards Livable & Healthy City: Solar-Driven Exhaust Fume (NOx) Purification Engineering for Eco-Friendly Transportation and Electricity Generation in Hong Kong |
$1,083,000 |
| 37. |
2022-111 |
Dr Chow Chi Yung Philip, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Flexible and ultralow-power consumption air quality sensor based on wafer-scale 2D material |
$500,000* |
| 38. |
2022-112 |
Dr Schunter Celia Marei, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Fish Community Monitoring: Environmental Factors and Marine Protected Area Effectiveness |
$1,306,000 |
| 39. |
2022-113 |
Dr Ng Chi Yung Stephen, Department of Physics, The University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Exploratory Study of the Impact of Artificial Light at Night on Birds at Mai Po Nature Reserve |
$499,880 |
| 40. |
2022-117 |
Dr Deng Xiaowei, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Durability Evaluation of Slag-Based Recycled Aggregate Geopolymer Concrete for Coastal Structures in Hong Kong |
$474,824 |
| 41. |
2022-118 |
Dr Baker David, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - A mammoth task: creating a reliable and cheap test to distinguish mammoth and elephant ivories to prevent trafficking and laundering of elephant ivory |
$890,800 |
| 42. |
2022-120 |
Dr Chiu Man Ying, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Reconstruction of Food Web in the Southern Marine Waters of Hong Kong using Gut Content Metabarcoding |
$500,000 |
| 43. |
2022-121 |
Dr Gao Meng, Department of Geography, Hong Kong Baptist University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Optimal planning of greenhouse gas monitoring sites in Hong Kong |
$464,000 |
| 44. |
2022-122 |
Dr Ip Chi Ho, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Using eDNA metabarcoding to monitor the changes in fish communities after the deployment of artificial reefs in South Lantau Marine Park |
$798,500 |
| 45. |
2022-123 |
Dr Mathikere Krishnegowda Manu, Department of Biology and Institute of Bioresource and Agriculture, Hong Kong Baptist University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - End of life scenarios assessment of bioplastics and biomass-based disposable bags/tableware available in Hong Kong: biodegradability and environmental impact |
$1,100,000 |
| 46. |
2022-127 |
Dr Zhao Jun, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Advanced processing of food waste digestate for hydrogen production and nutrients recovery based on catalytic wet oxidation: a zero-waste strategy contributing to Hong Kong's decarbonization goals |
$499,700 |
| 47. |
2022-128 |
Professor Wong Jonathan, Department of Biology and Institute of Bioresource and Agriculture, Hong Kong Baptist University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Development of a novel combined thermal and biological strategy for food waste digestate disposal |
$1,000,640 |
| 48. |
2022-129 |
Professor Qiu Jianwen, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Applicability of eDNA metabarcoding in fish community monitoring: Case study in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park |
$1,339,500 |
| 49. |
2022-132 |
Dr Cheng Jinping, Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong |
Environment and Conservation Fund - Study of marine food web interactions and their responses to environmental gradients and coral bioerosion in Hong Kong eastern waters using environmental DNA |
$952,200 |
* Jointly funded by the Environment and Conservation Fund and the Woo Wheelock Green Fund on an equal share basis.