Department of Chemical Engineering
I- Ming HSING, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering; Program Coordinator, Bioengineering Graduate Program
Xijun HU, Associate Professor
David Chi-Wai HUI, Associate Professor Gordon MCKAY, Associate Professor Yongli MI, Associate Professor
King Lun YEUNG, Associate Professor Kathy Q LUO, Visiting Assistant Professor John F PORTER, Assistant Professor
Chi-Kong YEUNG, Visiting Assistant Professor
Ka Ming NG
Head of Department and Professor (2358 7238 ; [email protected])
PhD, University of Houston (1980)
Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1980-2000)
Visiting Scientist, MIT (1989)
Visiting Research Engineer, DuPont Central R&D (1995-96)
Current Research Activities:
Development of processes with multiphase reactions, separation and purification using extraction and crystallization, solids processing; applications in manufacture of pharmaceuticals and specialty
chemicals.
Active Projects as Principal Investigator:
Linking microscopic phenomena, material properties, and operations to product attributes in granulation
RGC - Competitive Earmarked Research Grant HK$380,000 01 Nov 2003 Linking Polymorph Control to SLE Phase Diagrams
RGC - Competitive Earmarked Research Grant HK$283,000 01 Oct 2004 Research on chiral crystallization
Chiral Sciences & Technologies Pte Ltd. HK$10,000 20 Jun 2004 Crystallization of inorganic systems
ClearWaterBay Technology, Inc. HK$78,000 01 Sep 2002
Processing of nanomaterials, advanced materials and pharmaceuticals research
ClearWaterBay Technology, Inc. HK$78,000 01 Feb 2005
Nano and advanced materials for dyes, pigments, and related processes and applications Fong's National Engineering Company Limited HK$500,000 01 Apr 2005 Research on air remediation and related issues
UGC - Government's Matching Grant Scheme HK$8,000 01 Dec 2003 Product and process development of salt and salt-based products
Green Salt Group Limited HK$70,000 15 Feb 2003
General research and development of salt production
Green Salt Group Limited HK$112,000 10 Jun 2004
Institute of NanoMaterials and NanoTechnology (INMT): Development of functional nanomaterials and technologies
Innovation and Technology Commission & Industries HK$60,004,40001 Jun 2003 Development of pharmaceutical products
J.I.C. Technology Company Limited HK$70,000 01 May 2004
Solid products and processes
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation HK$788,120 01 Nov 2002
Manufacturing technologies for nanomaterials
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation HK$38,040 15 Mar 2003
Solid products and processes including nanomaterials
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation HK$68,760 31 Mar 2004
Crystallization and solids processing, including integrated manufacturing technologies for nanomaterials
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation HK$408,000 01 Apr 2004
Research on air remediation and related issues
STL Electronics Limited HK$80,000 01 Dec 2003
Conversion of a Chinese medicinal tincture to a reservoir transdermal patch
Innovation and Technology Commission & Industries HK$1,290,000 01 Nov 2004
Representative Research Publications:
Schroer, Joseph, Ng, Ka Ming (2003) "Process Paths of Kinetically Controlled Crystallization:
Enantiomers and Polymorphs", Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 42(10), 2230-2244.
Fung, Ka Y., Ng, Ka Ming (2003) "Product-Centered Process Synthesis and Development:
Pharmaceutical Tablets and Capsules", AIChE J., 49(5), 1193-1215.
Ng, Ka Ming (2002-2003) "Design and Development of Solids Processes-a Systems Engineering Perspective", Powder Tech., 126, 205-210.
Singh, Divya, Samant, Ketan, Ng, Ka Ming (2002) "Design of Homogeneous Biphasic Catalytic Processes", AIChE Journal, 48(9), 1991-2005.
Kelkar, Vaibhav, Ng, Ka Ming (2002) "Development of Fluidized Catalytic Reactors- Screening and Scale-up", AIChE Journal, 48(7), 1486-1506.
Wibowo, Christianto, Samant, Ketan, Ng, Ka Ming (2002) "High-Dimensional Solid-Liquid Phase Diagrams Involving Compounds and Polymorphs", AIChE Journal, 48(10), 2179-2192.
Ng, Ka Ming (2002) "Teaching Chemical Engineering to Business and Science Students", Chem.
Eng. Edu., 222-225, Summer.
Wibowo, Christianto, Ng, Ka Ming (2002) "Workflow for Process Synthesis and Development:
Crystallization and Solids Processing", Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 41(16), 3839-3848.
Chi Ming CHAN
Professor and Associate Dean of Engineering (2358 7125 ; [email protected])
PhD, California Institute of Technology (1979)
Project Manager and Senior Scientist, Raychem Corporation (1979-92)
Current Research Activities:
Surface and interface science; polymer blends and alloys; conductive composite polymers; crosslinking of polymers; adhesion phenomena.
Active Projects as Principal Investigator:
In-situ study of the annealing and melting behaviors of semi-crystalline polymers
RGC - Competitive Earmarked Research Grant HK$380,00031 Dec 2003 Crystallization processes and surface properties of poly(bisphenol A-co-octane) oligomers and polymers
RGC - Direct Allocation Grant HK$69,000 01 Jan 2005
High performance polymer composites containing micro and nano fillers
UGC - High Impact Area HK$800,00016 Oct 2003
Crystallization behavior of polymers in confined environments
RGC - Competitive Earmarked Research Grant HK$380,00031 Dec 2002
Representative Research Publications:
Wang, Yong, Chan, Chi-Ming, Yong, Jiang, Li, Lin, Lei, Yu-Guo, Cheung, Zhuo-Lin (2004) "Real-time Observation of the Lamellar Branching Induced by an AFM Tip and the Stability of Induced
Nuclei", Langmuir, 20, 8220-8223.
Lei, Yu-Gao, Ng, Kai-Mo, Li, Lin, Weng, Lu-Tao, Chan, Chi-Ming (2003) "Surface Chemical and Morphological Properties of a Blend Containing Semi-crystalline and Amorphous Polymers Studied with ToF-SIMS, XPS and AFM", Polymer, 44, 4673-4679.
Lei, Yu-Gao, Ng, Kai-Mo, Weng, Lu-Tao, Chan, Chi-Ming, Li, Lin (2003) "XPS C1s Binding
Energies for Fluorocarbon-Hydrocarbon Microblock Polymers", Surface and Interface Analysis, 35, 852-855.
Lei, Yu-Gao, Chan, Chi-Ming, Wang, Yong, Ng, Kai-Mo, Jiang, Yong, Li, Lin (2003) "Growth Process of Homogeneously and Heterogeneously Nucleated Spherulites as Observed by Atomic Force Microscopy", Polymer, 44, 3883-3890.
Jiang, Yong, Yan, Da-Dong, Han, Charles C., Jin, Xi-Gao, Li, Lin, Wong, Yong, Chan, Chi-Ming (2003) "Lamellar Branching of Poly(bisphenol A-co-decane) Spherulites at Different Temperatures Studied by High-temperature AFM", Macromolecules, 36, 3652-3655.
Luo, Yan-Hong, Liu, Hong-Wei, Xi, Fu, Jin, Xi-Gao, Han, Charles C, Li, Lin, Chan, Chi-Ming (2003)
"Supramolecular Assembly of Poly(phenylene vinylene) with Crown-Ether Substitutes to Form Nanoribbons", J. Am. Chem. Soc., 125, 6447-6451.
Weng, Lu-Tao, Chan, Chi-Ming (2003) "ToF-SIMS Quantitative Approaches in Copolymers and Polymer Blends", Applied Surface Sci., 203-204, 532-537.
Zhou, Hui, Chan, Chi-Ming, Weng, Lu-Tao, Li, Lin, Ng, Kai-Mo (2002) "Relationship between the Structure of Polymers with Well-Defined Fluorocarbon Segmental Lengths and the Formation of Secondary Ions in SIMS", Surface Interface Analysis, 33, 932-939.
Po Lock YUE
Professor and Director, Environmental Engineering Graduate Program (2358 8370 ; [email protected])
PhD, McGill University (1971) Reader, University of Bath (1991)
Current Research Activities:
Detoxification of hazardous waste and wastewater; advanced oxidation and membrane separation;
waste minimization; novel reactor engineering and applied catalysis; artificial intelligence.
Active Projects as Principal Investigator:
A Falling Film Reactor for Wastewater Treatment by Photochemically Enhanced Fenton Reactions on a Heterogeneous Nanocomposite Catalyst
RGC - Competitive Earmarked Research Grant HK$283,00001 Jan 2005 A patient care system for the control of infectious diseases
RGC - Direct Allocation Grant HK$82,000 01 Jan 2004
Detection of photodegraded materials - a new method
Environmental Protection Department HK$409,40015 Nov 2002
Innovations in chemical reaction engineering
Fong's National Engineering Company Limited & Others HK$68,802 08 Oct 2003 Removal of persistent organic pollutants in water and wastewater by a photochemically enhanced fenton process using a novel heterogeneous catalyst
Germany / Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme HK$29,800 01 Jan 2005
Representative Research Publications:
Maira, A.J., Yeung, K.L., Lee, C.Y., Chan, K.C., Yue, P.L. (2002) "Photo-remediation of volatile chlorinated C2 compounds on nanostructured TiO2 Catalysis", Croucher Advanced Study Institute for Nano Science and Technology - Novel Structures and Phenomena, January, Hong Kong.
Li, Puma G., Yue, P.L. (2001) "A novel fountain photocatalytic reactor: model development and experimental validation", Chem. Eng. Sci., 56, 2733-2744.
Wang, X., Hsing, I-M., Yue, P.L. (2001) "Electrochemical characterization of binary carbon supported electrode in polymer electrolyte fuel cells", J. Power Sources, 96, 282-287.
Maira, A.J., Yeung, K.L., Lee, C.Y., Chan, K.C., Yue, P.L. (2001) "In-situ FTIR investigation of photocatalytic oxidations of volatile chlorinated C2 compounds on nanostructured TiO2", The 6th International Conference on TiO2 PHotocatalytic Purification and Treatment of Water and Air, 26-29 June, Niagara Falls.
Bossmann, S.H., Oliveros, E., Gob, G, Kanter, M., Gopert, A., Braun, A.M., Lei, L., Yue, P.L. (2001)
"Oxidative degradation of polyvinyl alcohol by the photochemically enhanced Fenton. Evidence for the
formation of super-macromolecules", Progress in Reaction Kinetics and Mechanism, 26, 113-137.
Ji, M., Yu, J., Chen, H., Yue, P.L. (2001) "Removal of slowly biodegradable COD in combined thermophilic UASB and MBBR systems", Environmental Technology, 22, 1069-1079.
Liu, G., Yue, P.L., Gao, P. (2001) "Study of mixing dynamics and their effects on photodegradation efficiency within an oscillatory flow photocatalytic reactor (OFPR)", 6th International Conference on TiO2 Photocatalytic Purification and Treatment of Water and Air, 26-29 June, Niagara Falls, Canada.
Li, Puma G., Yue, P.L. (2001) "The modelling of a fountain photocatalytic reactor with a parabolic profile", Chem. Eng. Sci., 56, 721-726.
Ming FANG
Adjunct Professor and Director, Institute for Environment and Sustainable Development
(2358 6916 ; [email protected])
PhD, University of Illinois (1970)
Current Research Activities:
Air pollution characterization and control; environmental catalysis; coastal water quality monitoring.
Active Projects as Principal Investigator:
Source profiling of biohazardous aerosols in hospitals
Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases HK$1,462,60001 Dec 2004
The utilisation of Mobile Real-time Air Monitoring Platform (MAP) data in the intensive study of Hong Kong's air pollution problems
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust HK$2,230,00001 Aug 2004 Removal of organic aerosols and odors in cooking exhaust
Innovation and Technology Commission & Industries HK$2,079,36101 Apr 2004
Representative Research Publications:
Yao, X.H., Chan, Chak K., Fang, Ming (2004) "A preliminary report of the MAP data collected in 2002-03", 11th National Air Pollution Conference, Jinan, China, 23-25 October 2004.
Guo, Z.G., To, K.L., Fang, Ming, Wang, F. (2004) "An upwind/downwind comparative study of solvent extractable organic compounds in PM2.5 in Hong Kong", AAQR, 4, 1-16.
Lee, Alex K.Y., Chan, Chak K., Fang, M., Lau, Arthur P.S. (2004) "The 3-hydroxy fatty acids as biomarkers for quantification and characterization of endotoxins and Gram-negative bacteria in atmospheric aerosols in Hong Kong", Atm. Env., 38, 6307-6317.
Guo, Z.G., Feng, J.L., Fang, M., Chen, H.Y., Lau, K.H. (2004) "The elemental and organic
characteristics of PM2.5 in Asian dust episodes in Qingdao, China, 2002", Atm. Env.(63), 38, 909-919.
Guo, Z.G., Feng, K.L., Fang, Ming, Chen, H.Y., Lau, K.H. (2004) "The elemental and organic characterisics of PM2.5 in Asian dust episodes in Qingdao, China, 2002", Atmospheric Environment, 38, 909-919.
Lau, Ngai T., Fang, Ming, Chan, Chak K. (2003) "Reduction of SO2 by CO and COS over La2O2S - a mechanistic study", Journal of Molecular Catalysis - A: Chemical, 203, 221-229.
Guo, Z.G., Sheng, L.F., Feng, J.L., Fang, M. (2003) "Seasonal variation solvent extractable organic compounds in the aerosols in Qingdao, China", Atm. Env., 37/13, 1825-1834.
Yao, X.H., Fang, Ming, Chan, Chak K. (2003) "The size dependence of chloride depletion in fine and coarse sea-salt particles", Atm. Env., 37, 743-751.
Edmond KO Adjunct Professor ()
PhD, Stanford University (1980)
Current Research Activities:
Sol-gel preparation of solid materials; heterogeneous catalysis; acidity of mixed oxides.
Otto C C LIN Adjunct Professor
(2358 6161 ; [email protected])
PhD, Columbia University (1967)
Vice-President (1983-88) and President (1988-94), Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan
Dean of Engineering and Professor, National Tsing-Hua University (1977-79, 1983-95)
Current Research Activities:
Management of R&D and innovation; science-technology and national competitiveness; technology diffusion; polymers for electronics applications.
Representative Research Publications:
Lin, Otto C.C. (2003) "Formulation of a Vision; Chemical Engineering in the 21st Century", In:
Chemical Engineering: Vision of the World. Editor, R. C. Darton, R.G.H. Prince and D.G. Wood.
Elsevier Science B.V, Chapter 6.
Lin, O.C.C. (2003) "National Innovation System and the Role of the Institute", Six Countries Programme Conference, Industry Canada, Vancouver, June.
John P BARFORD
Associate Professor and Director, Bioengineering Graduate Program (2358 7237 ; [email protected])
PhD, University of New South Wales (1979)
Associate Professor, University of Sydney (1979-98) Visiting Professor, National University of Singapore (1989)
Current Research Activities:
Mathematical modeling of biochemical / wastewater processes; metabolic engineering.
Active Projects as Principal Investigator:
Use of molecular probes to study bioaerosol viral compositions collected with a novel bioaerosol collection device
RGC - Direct Allocation Grant HK$77,000 01 Jan 2005
The application of BOD and phosphate biosensors to the treatment of textile and other wastes in a sequencing batch reactor
France / Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme HK$13,500 01 Jan 2005
Optimisation of operational strategy of wastewater treatment plants, particularly sequencing batch reactors, for biological carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous removal
RGC - Competitive Earmarked Research Grant HK$380,00020 Sep 2002
Representative Research Publications:
Kwan, C.H. Roger, Leung, Ho Fai, Hon, Y.T. Phoebe, Barford, John Patrick, Renneberg, Reinhard (2005) "A Screen Printed Biosensor Using Pyruvate Oxidase For Rapid Determination of Phosphate in Synthetic Water", Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 66,377-383.
Jang, Jae Deog, Barford, John Patrick, Lindawati, Lindawati, Renneberg, Rienhard (2004)
"Application of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Sensor For Optimisation of Biological Carbon and Nitrogen Removal From Synthetic Wastewater in a Sequencing Batch Reactor System", Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 19,233-237.
Lindawati, Lindawati, Barford, John Patrick (2004) "Complete Nutrient Removal (Carbon,
Nitrogen and Phosphorous) by Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) - Operational, Control and Economic Issues", 4th International Conference on Wastewater Treatment For Nutrient Removal and Reuse (ICWNR 4), Bangkok, 155-159.
Lindawati, Lindawati, Barford, John Patrick (2004) "Effect of External Carbon Addition on Post Dentrification in a Second Anoxic Period of a Complete SBR Cycle", 3rd IWA Specialised Conference on Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) Technology, Noosa, Australia, 144-149.
Li, Lu-Lu, Cai, Hong, Lee, Ming-Hung Thomas, Barford, John Patrick, Hsing, I-Ming (2004)
"Electrochemical Detection of PCR Amplicons Using Electroconductive Polymer Modified Electrode and Multiple Nanoparticle Labels", Electroanalysis, 16,1-2,81-87.
Barford, John Patrick, Wong, Chiew Hiet, Barton, Geoff W. (2004) "Systematic Design of SBR For Biological Nutrient Removal", 3rd IWA Specialised Conference on Sequencing Batch Reactor
(SBR)Technology, Noosa, Australia, 167=171.
Wong, Kelvin W., Barford, John Patrick, Porter, John Francis (2004) "Understanding The Pracrical Consequences of Metabolic Interactions- a Software Package for Teaching and Research", International Conference on Computer Applications in Biotechnology (CAB9), 200-206.
Jang, Jae-Deog, Barford, John, Lindawati, Lindawati, Renneberg, Reinhard (2004) "Application of Biochemcial Oxygen Demand (BOD) Biosensor for Optimisation of Biological Carbon and Nitrogen Removal From Synthetic Wastewater in a Sequencing Batch Reactor System", Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 19,805-812.
Chak Keung CHAN Associate Professor
(2358 7124 ; [email protected])
PhD, California Institute of Technology (1992)
Process Engineer, Ralph M Parsons Company (1991-92)
Current Research Activities:
Aerosol physics and chemistry; air pollution; light scattering and spectroscopy.
Active Projects as Principal Investigator:
Study of atmospheric heterogeneous reactions of organic compounds using single particle levitation.
RGC - Competitive Earmarked Research Grant HK$776,000 31 Dec 2003 The role of polymorphs of ammonium nitrate in atmospheric aerosols
RGC - Competitive Earmarked Research Grant HK$285,000 31 Dec 2004 Effect of organic coatings on the hygroscopic growth of atmospheric aerosols
RGC - Direct Allocation Grant HK$77,000 01 Mar 2005
Representative Research Publications:
Pathak, Ravi, Chan, Chak (2005) "Inter-particle and gas-particle interactions in sampling artifacts of PM2.5 in filter-based samplers", Atmospheric Environment, 39, 1597-1607.
Choi, Man, Chan, Chak (2005) "Investigation of efflorescence of inorganic aerosols using fluorescence spectroscopy", J. Physical Chemistry A, 109, 1042-1048.
Chan, Man, Chan, Chak (2005) "The hygroscopicity of water-soluble organic compounds in atmospheric aerosols: amino acid and biomass burning derived organic species", Environmental Science and Technology, 39, 1555-1562.
Chan, Chak, Chan, Man (2004) "New Directions: Polymorphic transformation of ammonium nitrate in atmospheric aerosols", Atmospheric Environment, 38, 1387-1388.
Lee, Alex, Chan, Chak, Fang, Ming, Lau, Arthur (2004) "The 3-hydroxy fatty acids as biomarkers for quantification and characterization of endotoxins and Gram-negative bacteria in atmospheric aerosols in Hong Kong", Atmospheric Environment, 38, 6307-6317 .
Choi, Man, Chan, Chak, Zhang, Yunhong (2004) "Application of fluorescence spectroscopy to study the state of water in atmospheric aerosols", J. Physical Chemistry A, 108, 1133-1138.
Pathak, Ravi, Yao, Xiaohong, Chan, Chak (2004) "Sampling Artifacts of Acidity and Ionic Species in PM2.5", Environ. Sci. Tech., 38, 254-259.
Chan, Man, Chan, Chak (2003) "Hygroscopic properties of two model humic-like substances and their mixtures with inorganics of atmospheric importance", Environ. Sci. Tech., 37, 5109-5115.
Guohua CHEN Associate Professor
(2358 7138 ; [email protected])
PhD, McGill University (1994)
Current Research Activities:
Environmental management; industrial wastewater treatment; solid waste treatment; drying of solids.
Active Projects as Principal Investigator:
Microwave freeze-drying of aqueous solution of high value products with variable initial porosity RGC - Competitive Earmarked Research Grant HK$378,000 01 Jan 2005
Development and characterization of high activity and high stability boron doped diamond electrode on silicon coated titanium substrate for anodic oxidation of refractory pollutants in wastewater
RGC - Competitive Earmarked Research Grant HK$380,000 01 Sep 2003 Fabrication and study of Ti/IrOx-Sb2O5-SnO2 electrocatalysts for O2 evolution
RGC - Direct Allocation Grant HK$67,150 01 Feb 2003
Innovative synthesis, formulation, production and application of environmental friendly paint for coatings of woodenware
Innovation and Technology Commission & Industries HK$5,812,78020 Jun 2005 Advanced processing of Chinese medicine
Huashu Zhongkang Pharmaceutical Inc. HK$180,000 01 Sep 2002
Innovative textile processing technologies
Link Dyeing Works Limited HK$60,000 15 Mar 2003
Representative Research Publications:
Chen, Xueming, Gao, Furong, Chen, Guohua (2005) "Comparison of Ti/BDD and Ti/SnO2-Sb2O5 Electrodes for Pollutant Oxidation", Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 35, 185-191.
Wang, Wei, Chen, Guohua, Gao, Furong (2005) "Effect of Dielectric Material on Microwave Freeze-Drying of Skim Milk", Drying Technology - An International Journal, 23(1&2), 317-340.
Gao, Ping, Chen, Xueming, Shen, Feng, Chen, Guohua (2005) "Removal of Chromium (VI) from Wastewater by Combined Electrocoagulation-Electroflotation Without a Filter", Separation &
Purification Technology, 43 (2) 117-123.
Chen, Xueming, Chen, Guohua (2004) "Improvement of ATO Electrode Stability by Doping With a Trace Amount of Ir", Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters, 7(9) J33-J35.
Chen, Xueming, Chen, Guohua (2004) "Proper HFCVD Conditions for Fabrication of Ti/BDD Electrodes", Journal of Electrochemical Society, 151(4) B214-219.
Chen, Guohua (2004) "Electrochemical Technologies in Wastewater Treatment", Separation and
purification technology, 38(1) 11-41.
Chen, Xueming, Chen, Guohua (2004) "Proper HFCVD Conditions for Fabrication of Ti/BDD Electrodes", Journal of Electrochemical Society, 151(4) B214-219.
Chen, Xueming, Chen, Guohua, Gao, Furong, Yue, Po Lock (2003) "High Performance Ti/BDD Electrode for Pollution Oxidation", Environmental Science & Technology, 37(21) 5021-5026.
Furong GAO
Associate Professor
(2358 7139 ; [email protected])
PhD, McGill University (1993)
Senior Research Engineer, Moldflow International Ltd (1993-95)
Current Research Activities:
Process modeling, control and monitoring; polymer processing; applications of neural networks, fuzzy systems and expert systems.
Active Projects as Principal Investigator:
Batch process on-line monitoring methods
RGC - Competitive Earmarked Research Grant HK$233,000 01 Jan 2005 Model predictive control and its applications to the plastic injection molding industry
Germany / Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme HK$29,800 01 Jan 2005 Development of integrated advanced computer control system for injection molding machines Innovation and Technology Commission & Industries HK$5,705,300 01 Oct 2003
Representative Research Publications:
Chen, Xi, Gao, Furong (2005) "On-line Detection of Gate Freezing-off Time for Injection Molding", Polymer Engineering & Science, Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 33-41.
Chen, XI, Chen, Guohua, Gao, Furong (2004) "Capacitive transducer for in-mold monitoring of injection molding", Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol. 44, No. 8, pp. 1571-1578.
Lu, Ningyun, Yang, Yi, Gao, Furong, Wang, Fuli (2004) "PCA-Based Modeling and On-Line Monitoring Strategy for Uneven-Length Batch Processes", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 43, pp3343-3352.
Allgower, Frank, Gao, Furong (2004) Pre-prints of 7th International Symposium on Adavanced Control of Chemical Processes, International Federation of Automatic Control, Hong Kong, 11-14 January.
Lu, Ningyun, Gao, Furong, Wang, Fuli (2003-2004) "A sub-PCA modeling and on-line monitoring strategy for batch processes", AIChE Journal, Vol. 50, pp 255-259.
Lu, Ningyun, Yang, Yi, Gao, Furong, Wang, Fuli (2003-2004) "Multirate dynamic inferential modeling for multivariable processes", Chemical Engineering Science, Vol 59, pp 855-864.
Lu, Ningyun, Gao, Furong, Yang, Yi, Wang, Fuli (2003-2004) "PCA-Based Modeling and On-Line Monitoring Strategy for Uneven-Length Batch Processes", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry
Research, Vol. 43, pp3343-3352.
Gao, Furong (2003) "Injection Molding Control: Challenge and Prospective", 7th International Conference on Manufacturing Technology: Global Manufacturing & Innovation, Chiang Chen Industrial Charity Foundation, Hong Kong Convention Center, 7-9 December.
Ping GAO
Associate Professor
(2358 7126 ; [email protected])
PhD, University of Cambridge (1990)
Current Research Activities:
Diffusion in polymers; rheology of liquid crystalline polymers and polymer blends; cold extrusion of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.
Active Projects as Principal Investigator:
Improving the creep responses in the highly oriented ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene using carbon nanotubes
RGC - Competitive Earmarked Research Grant HK$390,65131 Dec 2004
Micro-rheological study of polyethylene-layered-silicates nanocomposites containing liquid crystalline copolyesters
RGC - Competitive Earmarked Research Grant HK$380,00001 Dec 2002
Representative Research Publications:
Fang, Liming, Leng, Yang, Gao, Ping (2005) "Processing of Hydroxyapatite Reinforced Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene For Biomedical Applications", Biomaterials, 26, 3471-3478.
Gao, Ping, Shen, Feng, Chen, Xueming, Chen, Guohua (2005) "Removal of Chromium (VI) From Wastewater by Combined Electrocoagulation and Electrofloatation", Separation and Purification
Science and Technology, In press.
Yang, Zhimou, Gu, Hongmei, Fu, Degang, Gao, Ping, Jing, Kwok Lam, Xu, Bing (2004)
"Enzymatic Formation of Supramolecular Hydrogels", Advanced Materials, 16, 1440-1444.
Zhang, Yan, Yang, Zhimou, Yuan, Fang, Gu, Hongwei, Gao, Ping, Xu, Bing (2004) "Molecular Recognition Remodes the Self-Assembly of Hydrogelators and Increases the Elasticity of the Hydrogel by 106 -Fold", Journal of American Chemical Society, 126, 15028-15029.
Gao, Ping (2003) "Modelling of Viscosity Reduction in Molten Polyethylene Containing a Small Amount of TLCP", 3rd Polymer Annual Conference, China.
Ruan, Shilun, Gao, Ping, Yu, Tongxi, Yang, Xugang (2003) "Toughening High Performance Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Using Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes", Polymer, 44, 5643-5654.
Zhang, Wei, He, Gaohong, Gao, Ping, Chen, Guohua (2003) "Development and Characterization of Composite Nanofiltration Membranes and Their Application in Concentration of Antibiotics",
Separation and Purification Technology, 30, 27-35.
Shen, Feng, Chen, Xueming, Gao, Ping, Chen, Guohua (2003) "Electrochemical removal of fluoride ions from industrial wastewater", Chemical Engineering Science, 58, 987-993.