Current Projects
Biosynthesis of Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids by Yarrowia lipolyticaFermentation Based on Biosynthetic Pathway of Oleaginous Microalgae
Role: PI
Co-investigator: Henry He (SEE, City University of Hong Kong), Wang Xiang (Jinan University, Guangzhou, China)
Grant type: Hong Kong Branch Open Collaborative Research Fund, Hong Kong Branch of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou)
Date: January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2023
Reducing Transmission of Novel Coronavirus and Other Infectious Diseases using Food Waste-derived Medical Textiles via Electrospinning for Healthcare Apparel and Personal Protective Equipment
Role: PI
Co-investigator: Prof. Chak K. Chan, Dr. Walid Daoud, Dr. Edwin Tso, Dr. Shauhrat Chopra (SEE, City University of Hong Kong), Shao-Yuan Leu (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University), Prof. Christopher Y.H. Chao (The University of Hong Kong), Dr. Zhi Ning (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HKUST)
Grant type: Collaborative Research Grant (CRF), Research Grant Council (RGC) C1105-20GF
Date: June 1, 2021 – May 31, 2024
Weblink: http://www.crf-fwdmt.com/.
Lactic acid and Biosurfactants sourced from Sustainable Agricultual and Industrial (Food) Waste Feedstocks as Novel Functional Ingredients for Consumer Products
Role: Consortium members
Grant type: European Union (EU) Horizon 2020
Project Duraction: June 1, 2021-November 31, 2024