Approved Projects 2021/22 | Graduate School

Project Titles	Supervisors	Students
Development of a novel antibiotic resistance efflux pump inhibitor (EPI)	Dr Chua, Song Lin Assistant Professor	Chen, Jiayu
Preclinical investigation of the anti-cancer effect of EFGR inhibitors on colorectal cancer with APC/TP53 co-occurrent mutation	Dr Tai, Chi-shing William Research Assistant Professor	Mao, Yiwei
Enantioselective direct C–H amidation for chiral lactams synthesis	Dr Yu, Wing Yiu Professor	Lin, Ming Kit
Investigation of the potential synergy between black raspberry-derived polyphenol and fibre as prebiotics for promoting gut health	Dr Zhao, Danyue Daisy Assistant Professor	Chan, Chi Ming
Identification and functional characterization of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in regulation of drug resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma	Dr Lee, Kin Wah Terence Associate Professor	Zhang, Xiaoyi
		Gao, Qian
		Sun, Liyang
		Wu, Yitao
Development of Novel Iron Complexes for Visible Light Photocatalysis	Dr Wong, Wing Leung Research Assistant Professor	Zhang, Haiqi
Evaluating the role of bacterivorous predator in bacterial biofilm dispersal	Dr Chua, Song Lin Assistant Professor	Hu, Minqi
Using serology assays and machine learning to study prevalence of COVID-19 on population level	Dr He, Daihai Associate Professor	Ruan, Yang
		Qin, Zhiyuan
		Xu, Su
The Post-pandemic Era of COVID-19: Reinfection, Interactions with Respiratory Diseases and Future Transmission Analysis	Dr He, Daihai Associate Professor	Dong, Nanxi
		Xie, Mengxin
		Zhang, Xinzhi
Experimental Realization of Quantum Gradient Descent Method on a Programmable Quantum Computer	Dr Zhang, Guofeng Associate Professor	Jain, Rakshit
Reinforcement Learning based Robo-Advising Apps under Enhanced Mean-Variance Framework	Dr Li, Xun Professor	Cai, Yangnuo
	Dr Li, Xun Professor	Gao, Yaning
Microfluidic systems for microalgae screening	Dr Zhang, Xuming Associate Professor	Wang, Yidong
Lattice model simulation of fragile-to-strong transition in glassy materials	Dr Lam, Chi Hang Associate Professor	Ong, Chin Yuan
A study of glass using a population of swap-initiating particles	Dr Lam, Chi Hang Associate Professor	Gopinath, Gautham
Tactics of online product display: The effect of empty space in a product image on consumers in the online shopping context	Dr Baek Eunsoo Assistant Professor	Gulati, Simran
Have Stocks Recovered from Covid-19? Evidence from Earnings Expectation	Dr Chen, Te-feng Assistant Professor	Chen, Yusong
	Dr Chen, Te-feng Assistant Professor	Zheng, Kaiyun
Top Performing Stocks in Hong Kong Stock Market and Their Common Characteristics	Dr Chen, Te-feng Assistant Professor	Yang, Tongshu
	Dr Chen, Te-feng Assistant Professor	Li, Xiawei
Investment under information vacuum: The closure of local newspaper in foreign languages undermines foreigners’ investment outcomes	Dr Kang, Byoung Uk Associate Professor	Gong, Zihan
	Dr Kang, Byoung Uk Associate Professor	Huang, Daopeng
Terminal Distribution Problems in Electronic Commerce Environment	Dr Anthony King Wah Pang Associate Professor	Jiang, Ruixuan
		Liu, Ruofan
		Xu, Jingyi
The Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Asia and Europe	Dr Achim I. Czerny Associate Professor	Chan, Yung Ting
Study of Timber Buildings in Fire	Dr Jiang, Liming Assistant Professor	Chan, Wai Shan
Experimental and Numerical Study of Passive Radiative Coolers for Space Cooling in Local Buildings	Dr Lu, Lin Professor	Law, Wing Chun
Study of Combustion Behavior of Constructional Timber in Buildings	Dr Jiang, Liming Assistant Professor	Wan, Oscar Man Hei
Study of Fire Impact on Glass Panels	Dr Jiang, Liming Assistant Professor	Lam, Ying Tung
Developing Defect-based Building Condition Assessment method for Modular integrated Construction (MiC) Projects	Dr Zayed, Tarek Professor	Xie, Kexin
Influence of carbonation depth of recycled aggregate on the interface transition zone of recycled aggregate concrete	Dr Poon, Chi Sun Chair Professor	Ziyabek, Nazym
Toxic transformation products of tire rubber antioxidants in urban air and stormwater: A neglected threat to environmental health	Dr Jin, Ling Research Assistant Professor	Li, Zekai
Scalable Surface Nanoengineering of Hollow Fiber Membrane via Electrospray-assisted Deposition and Incorporation of Biocidal Nanomaterials	Dr Jiang, Yi Assistant Professor	Weng, Yanni
Ride comfort assessment of MTR using smartphone	Dr Zhu, Songye Professor	Lu, Pengran
Bacteria communities of size-fractionated airborne particles	Dr Jin, Ling Research Assistant Professor	Chau, Ying Tung Natalie
Development of a machine learning model for the prediction of extreme storm surges in Hong Kong	Dr Wang, Shuo Assistant Professor	Wong, Chun Keung Michael
A Parametric Analysis in Location Accuracy Models on Acoustic Leakage Detection Survey	Dr Wallace Lai Associate Professor	Chung, Pui Lam
		Sing, Ho Wai
		Leung, Chun Kit
A Parametric Analysis in Depth Accuracy Models on Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Survey	Dr Wallace Lai Associate Professor	Chung, Kin Wang
		Luk, Ho Fung
		Yiu, Chun Lok
		Tang, Justin Hayse Chi Wing G.
Developments of a Collaborative UAV Simulation Platform for Smart City Applications	Dr Hsu, Li-ta Assistant Professor	Ahad, Sugata
		Shiu, Wai Ching Lucas
		Huang, Xinyue
		Su, Meiling
		Sajid, D M Zahin
UAV-based Remote Sensing System for Marine Environment Monitoring	Dr Li, Boyang Research Assistant Professor	Cheng, Yuling
Examining collaborative decisions between air traffic controllers and pilots in terminal manoeuvring operations	Dr Ng, Kam Hung Assistant Professor	Chow, Chun Ting
		Chan, Tsz Ching
		Li, Kwok Chun
		Wong, Ka Yeung
Screening of drug-targeting ion channels for age-related diabetes	Dr Ruan, Yechun Assistant Professor	Feng, Lin
Study on change in center of mass vibration towards obesity-related musculoskeletal disorders	Dr Wang, Yan Research Assistant Professor	Wai, Kei Chun
Home-based COVID-19 Test	Dr Lee, Ming Hung Associate Professor	Zeng, Kehao
Home-based COVID-19 Test	Dr Lee, Ming Hung Associate Professor	Lee, Sum Yee
The Video Game Development for Computer Science Education	Dr Li, Chen Richard Research Assistant Professor	Li, Hong Lin
Adversarial Attacks and Defenses in Deep neural networks	Dr Xiao, Bin Associate Professor	Li, Liying
Adversarial Robustness in Model-Agnostic Meta-Learning	Dr Xiao, Bin Associate Professor	Li, Yiquan
Deep Learning Methods Based On 3D Point Clouds and Adversarial Attacks On 3D Classifiers	Dr Xiao, Bin Associate Professor	Ma, Suizhi
Learning to Discover Dynamic Objects in 3D Point Clouds	Dr Yang, Bo Assistant Professor	Pinon, Sadman Rakib
Learning to Discover Dynamic Objects in 3D Point Clouds	Dr Yang, Bo Assistant Professor	Rabbani, Sadman Sakib
Algorithm Design for Fair Resource Allocation Problems	Dr Li, Bo Assistant Professor	Xing, Shiji
Semi-Supervised Learning methods for Adversarial Robustness	Dr Xiao, Bin Associate Professor	Ye, Jianyang
Doctor recommendation in online medical forums	Dr Li, Jing Assistant Professor	Zhang, Yubo
Analysis of Privacy Policies of Applications Based on Deep Learning	Dr Luo, Xiapu Associate Professor	Zhao, Yifei
		Liu, Yutong
		Qin, Haoran
		Wang, Zilai
Cooperative Behavior Planning for autonomous vehicles' interactive ramp merging scenario using Multi-Agent Hierarchical Reinforcement learning (MA-HRL)	Dr Chung, Chin Shin Edward Associate Dean (Research), FENG Professor	Naveed, Kaleb Ben
Traffic Network Signal Optimization using Surrogate Modelling	Dr Chung, Chin Shin Edward Associate Dean (Research), FENG Professor	Prabha Chandamouli, Kausthubh
Building a platform with data analysis against factories stealing electricity	Dr Bu, Siqi Associate Professor	Zhu, Zixuan
Hollow-core fiber gas sensor based on Raman spectroscopy and photothermal spectroscopy	Dr Jin, Wei Chair Professor of Photonic Instrumentation	Xue, Qiyao
Evaluation of different attacking algorithms on optical encryption systems	Dr W., Chen Assistant Professor	Ye, Silin
Research on Polyphase Wireless Power Transfer Systems	Dr K.H., Loo Associate Professor	Liu, Junrui
Fluid Jet Polishing process optimisation using advanced data analytics: A hybrid data and knowledge driven approach	Dr Liu, Chao Research Assistant Professor	Tian, Fei
Smart product – digital twin-enabled product lifecycle management in smart manufacturing	Dr Liu, Chao Research Assistant Professor	Kwok, Hin Chi
Intelligent and customizable prognostics and health management for the next-generation cyber-physical machine tools	Dr Liu, Chao Research Assistant Professor	Wong, Tsun Hei
A semantic visual SLAM system for dynamic environments using deep learning-based features	Dr Sun, Yuxiang Research Assistant Professor	Fang, Jiaying
An Intelligent Vision-Guided Robotic System for Skin Rejuvenation	Dr Navarro-Alarcon, David Assistant Professor	Chang, Chun Tzu
	Dr Navarro-Alarcon, David Assistant Professor	Yang, Zhuoxin
Englishes in China: Use, Intelligiblity and Attitudes	Dr Yao, Yao Associate Professor	Liu, Chenxin
Englishes in China: Use, Intelligiblity and Attitudes	Dr Yao, Yao Associate Professor	Xu, Chenxi
The Mismatch Negativity for abstract linguistic contrasts	Dr Politzer-Ahles, Stephen Assistant Professor	Cui, Yixin
The effect of musical background on phonetic convergence in human-robot interaction	Dr Chen, Si Assistant Professor	Jiang, Han
Individual and Family Well-being Among University Students in Hong Kong Under Covid-19	Dr Zhu, Xiaoqin Research Assistant Professor	Lam, Yee Ching
The Development of a bioprinting-based 3D model for studying blood brain barrier dysfunction - focusing on brain endothelial cells and oligodendrocytes interaction	Dr Tse, Kai Hei Franki Assistant Professor	Lee, Hon Sun Ralph
Evaluation of Treatment induced-ROS in TRAIL-mediated Pathway and Apoptosis in Colorectal Cancer Cells	Dr Tam, Shing Yau Research Assistant Professor	Yan, Hong Yiu
	Dr Tam, Shing Yau Research Assistant Professor	Yip, Hiu Yui Jerica
Implementation of reward in improving the benefits of computerized cognitive training for older adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment	Dr Yeung, Kin Chung Michael Research Assistant Professor	Choy, Tsz Kwan
	Dr Yeung, Kin Chung Michael Research Assistant Professor	Chin, Hoi Lam
Effectiveness of a telecare-based intervention in supporting the informal caregiver of community-dwelling older adults: A pilot study	Dr Arkers Kwan, Ching Wong Assistant Professor	Ng, Nga Ping
Implementing Smartphone Technology to Estimate Refractive Errors for Vision Assessment	Dr Do, Chi Wai Associate Professor	Lai, Hui Ching Lotus
Impacts on off-axis astigmatism on short-term refractive and ocular biometric changes	Dr Leung, Tsz Wing Research Assistant Professor	Tai, Cheuk Yiu
	Dr Leung, Tsz Wing Research Assistant Professor	Liu, Wai Cheung
Effect of Myopic Defocus on Choroidal Thickness and Vasculatures in Young Adults	Dr Chun, Ka Man Research Assistant Professor	Yau, Zoe
	Dr Chun, Ka Man Research Assistant Professor	Lo, Sze Ching
The incorporation of sensory technology on PolyU nighttime wayfinding	Dr Kwok, Sze Hang Associate Professor	Fang, Jen Hung
		Lee, Peng Hsuan
		Yeh, Tse Yen
		Yang, Shu Fan
Recovery of Hotels in Hong Kong from the Crisis: Evidence from Tourists’ Emotional Changes by Deep Learning Sentiment Analysis	Dr Li, Mimi Associate Professor	Yu, Chenxi
	Dr Li, Mimi Associate Professor	Zhang, Caiqi
The Way Forward for Wuhan Tourism: An Empirical Study of Tourism Destination Promotion and Destination Image for Wuhan City in the Post COVID-19 Era	Dr Cheung, Catherine Associate Dean and Associate Professor	Liu, Shangshu
How to Create Effective Student Teams in a Virtual Learning Environment? An Intervention Study of Shared Leadership, Mutual Assistance and Team Cohesiveness Based on Social Identity Theory	Dr Cheung, Catherine Associate Dean and Associate Professor	Zhang, Jessica
Analysis of clustered event times with dependent censoring and informative cluster size	Dr Wong, Kin Yau Assistant Professor	Ip, Chun Yin
A Study of the Cause of Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Therapeutic Effect of Related Drugs	Dr He, Daihai Assistant Professor	Xiong, Xiao
A Global prediction Model based on GIS (Geographic information system) strategies on COVID-19 Cases and spread Risk	Dr He, Daihai Assistant Professor	Chen, Guorui
Acceleration of particle dynamics by a particle-swap algorithm in a lattice model of glass	Dr Lam, Chi Hang Associate Professor	An, Xiaodong
Optimal Investment Strategy during Tail Risk Events	Dr Chen, Te Feng Assistant Professor	Cheung, Wai Ching
Improving on riverside open space design of Chongqing - A case study of Jiangbeizui Riparian Zone	Dr Tan, Zheng Assistant Professor	Chen, Huayu
		Wu, Dongyang
		Wang, Han
Research on driving factors and transmission mechanism of green innovation in the construction industry based on big data approach	Dr Fong, Patrick S.W. Associate Professor	Chan, Tsz Kwan
	Dr Fong, Patrick S.W. Associate Professor	Chung, Chun Yin
Effects on Immersive AR/VR-enabled Environment for Construction Technology and Material Education	Dr Chi, Hung-Lin Assistant Professor	Lai, Xinyu
		Chou, Mo
		Wang, Xiangzhi
		Tang, Jingren
A conceptual smart design of Modular Integrated Construction	Dr Yang, Jackie Research Assistant Professor	Zhu, Siying
Applications of UAV for Fire Smoke Visibility Measurements in Smart Firefighting	Dr Wu, Xiqiang Research Assistant Professor	Aldan, Gulzhan
Investigation in Zero Emission Operational System on Solar Power in MENA and Northwest China Desert Areas with Integration of Concentrated Solar Power Application	Dr Cao, Sunliang Assistant Professor	Low, Zhi Pei
		Saba, Roza
		Huang, Yanliang
Development of Traffic Network Model and a Calibration Methodology for Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram	Dr Lam, William Chair Professor	Pua, Lance Edric Lou
	Dr Lam, William Chair Professor	Edbert, Geraldi
Design of a soft resistance-adjustable ankle-foot orthosis (S-AFO) and its effect on gait in individuals with stroke	Dr Kobayashi, Toshiki Associate Professor	Koh, Wen Pin Mark
		Kong, Hong Yi
		Naveed, Merab
The relationship between ACL injury and subsequent knee injury	Dr Wong, Duo Wai-Chi Research Assistant Professor	Lo, Chun Hin
Learning a Neural Radiance Field for 3D Head Animation	Dr Yang, Bo Assistant Professor	Wang, Zhe
		Zhou, Tuohan
		Li, Taokai
		Jiang, Ruixiang
		Wang, Meng
Algorithmic trading system for stochastic cash management	Dr Xu, Linchuan Research Asisstant Professor	Ng, Ka Ho
Algorithmic trading system for stochastic cash management	Dr Xu, Linchuan Research Asisstant Professor	Lu, Junyu
Adaptive partial reliable network transport for real-time video streaming	Dr Wang, Dan Associate Professor	Liu, Yanting
	Dr Wang, Dan Associate Professor	Ding, Yukuan
Machine learning algorithms and statistical analysis in city road-traffic planning	Dr Li, Bo Assistant Professor	Myrgyyassov, Alisher
	Dr Li, Bo Assistant Professor	Turgambekova, Gaukhar
Research and develop the key technologies of the security and privacy protection for blockchain	Dr Luo, Xiapu Associate Professor	Wang, Jiayue
Comparison and analysis of different Cyber Physical Power System models	Dr Bu, Siqi Associate Professor	Wang, Yeping
	Dr Bu, Siqi Associate Professor	Meng, Jiahui
Smart traffic control with vehicle connection	Dr Ye, Hongbo Research Assistant Professor	Tahseen, Ali
AI Cartoonization	Dr Law, Bonnie Associate Professor	Ku, Wing Fung
Establish a content-based recommendation system applicable in a Hong Kong city tourism APP	Dr Law, Bonnie Associate Professor	Cheng, Jiale
	Dr Law, Bonnie Associate Professor	Zhou, Junfan
Fatigue behavior of stainless steel by ultra-precision machining method	Dr Yang, Xusheng Assistant Professor	Chui, Ka Fai
Evaluation of e-logistics in HK	Dr Chung, Sai Ho Associate Professor	Chau, King Lam
Evaluation of e-logistics in HK	Dr Chung, Sai Ho Associate Professor	Cheung, Yat Wai
Syllable Repetition Task performance of typically developing 3-5 years old Cantonese-speaking chidlren	Dr Wong, Min Ney Assistant Professor	Cheng, Tsz King
A Refound Cultural Heritage: Tong Lau and its Social Making in the 21st Century	Dr Mak, Yim King Assistant Professor	Tongthaewthong, Chularak
		Lee, Wai Lam
		Xie, Yuxin
		Tam, Kwong Cheong
		Au, Kin Yee
The study of “The Peninsula Group Magazine” (1964-1979)	Dr Pan, Lu Assistant Professor	Li, Chak Yi
The study of “The Peninsula Group Magazine” (1964-1979)	Dr Pan, Lu Assistant Professor	Lam, Pui Tin
Perception towards mental health among PolyU nursing students (who have participated in the “5Win5As mental health ambassadors training program”)	Dr Mak, Yim Wah Associate Professor	Law, Yeuk Lam
Walking towards Successful Aging: Design and Evaluation of a Smart Crutch	Dr Wang, Hailiang Research Assistant Professor	Li, Zihan
	Dr Wang, Hailiang Research Assistant Professor	Huang, Chengxi
STEM: Ideal CAD Software for Beginners	Dr Shih, Yi Teng Assistant Professor	Ng, Chi Hei
STEM: Ideal CAD Software for Beginners	Dr Shih, Yi Teng Assistant Professor	Sin, Wing Lam
When Human Figure Matters in Hotel Image Advertisements?	Dr Leung, Daniel Assistant Professor	Kang, Dayoon
		Kim, Haeni
		Shin, Jiah
Deep Learning Based End-to-End Motion Planning for Mobile Robots	Dr Sun, Yuxiang Research Assistant Professor	Chen, Zhaoyu
		Feng, Yunlin
		Liu, Mingxuan
		Liu, Yuzhong
Design for an Assistive Robot for Elderly Living Alone	Dr Chu, Kai Hang Henry Assistant Professor	Khan, Hamad
		Nayaz, Raza Mohammed
		Karunanayake, Yeran Maneth Bulankulame
To what extend do Hong Kong family physicians understand occupational therapists’ roles and functions in primary healthcare?	Dr Fong, Nai Kuen Kenneth Professor	Leung, Pocco
The feasibility of Nintendo RingFit to improve balance and muscle strength of elders	Dr Chan, Lap Sun Assistant Professor	Chan, Wing Lam
How does gender ideology affect career- and family-related behaviours and well-being: the mediating effect of career aspiration	Dr Ou, Yi Amy Associate Professor	Yu, Zhexi
		Lu, Yulong
		Jia, Mingrui
Radio Frequency Interference Monitoring in Terminal Area	Dr Xu, Bing Research Assistant Professor	Lyu, Mingyang
Radio Frequency Interference Monitoring in Terminal Area	Dr Xu, Bing Research Assistant Professor	Zhang, Chengchen
Measuring and visualizing risk of COVID-19 exposure in urban enviornment	Dr Shi, Wen-zhong Chair Professor	Au, Tsz Kwan
	Dr Shi, Wen-zhong Chair Professor	Ng, Ka Ho
Sustaining Urban Agriculture in Hong Kong: Current Development and Policy Alternatives	Dr Chen, Juan Professor	Ho, Wing Tung
Experiences of Service-Learning for PolyU Mainland students under COVID-19：a qualitative study	Dr Yu, Lu Associate Professor	Zhang, Yushan
Exploring the Farm-to-Table Phenomenon: Does Greenwashing Exist and What Can We Do About It?	Dr Chandra, Yanto Associate Professor	Wong, Ka Lam Nicholas
		Fong, Ping Na
		Tang, Cheuk Fai
		Leung, Man Kwong
		Tang, Po Kit