Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes

Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes

Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes Ho Man Tin, Kowloon Hong Kong Enquiries: 2768 6610 Website: http://www.ouhk.edu.hk Email: regadm@ouhk.edu.hk

About this Guidebook This Guidebook is prepared to provide prospective applicants, students and supervisors with relevant information on the research degree programmes offered by the University. The section on Admissions provides information on entry requirements of the research degree programmes and other admissions-related information. The Areas of Research Interest section contains information on the areas of research interests of our academic staff. The Appendices set out important references, such as regulations for the research degree programmes, administrative procedures and the like, for students, supervisors and administrative staff. Other Prospectuses In addition to the research degree programmes, the University also offers full-time degree programmes and other postgraduate, degree or sub-degree programmes through distance learning. Details of these programmes can be obtained from the Admissions Office, Registry. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the text in this Guidebook at the time of issue, the University cannot be bound by its contents where they vary from the Ordinance and the Statutes and Regulations. The contents of the Guidebook are also subject to amendment according to changes in University policy. THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, 2015

CONTENTS 2 Our Mission 4 Admissions 5 Entry requirements 5 Application periods 5 Application fee 5 Application procedures 6 Application acknowledgement 6 Assessment of application 7 Notification of results 7 Special conditions 7 Commencement of study 7 Fees 8 Scholarship 8 Students with disabilities or special educational needs 8 Personal data (privacy) statement 10 Areas of Research Interest 11 School of Arts and Social Sciences 15 Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration 19 School of Education and Languages 22 School of Science and Technology 30 Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education 32 Appendices 33 Appendix 1 Regulations for the research degrees 35 Appendix 2 Administrative procedures for the research degrees 44 Appendix 3 Guidelines for the format of theses 48 Appendix 4 Guidelines for the appointment of research degree supervisors 49 Appendix 5 Research degree supervision: a code of practice 52 Appendix 6 Terms of reference of the Research Degrees Committee 54 Appendix 7 Terms of reference of the School Research Degrees Committee

Mission The mission of The Open University of Hong Kong is to make higher education available to adults, principally through a system of open access and distance education. Key values In providing higher education, the University, as a self-financing, non-profitmaking organization: believes that higher education should be available to all those aspiring to it, regardless of previous qualification, gender, or race; recognizes the importance of sustainable and affordable high-quality programmes and courses across disciplines and at a variety of levels to meet the needs of lifelong learners; commits itself to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and public service; values the appropriate use of information and communication technologies to support learning. Vision The Open University of Hong Kong strives to be a leader among universities providing learning opportunities by open and distance education, and to excel as a provider of higher education in general.

Entry requirements To be eligible for admission to the following degrees, an applicant shall possess: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) a recognized first honours degree with demonstrated ability to pursue advanced studies; or a recognized Master s degree by research; or transfer from the OUHK MPhil degree. Doctor of Education (EdD) a recognized Master s degree (by research or coursework) in education or a related area. Applicants who are unable to be admitted through the route stated above can consider admission through Pathway 1. In this case, an applicant shall possess: a recognized Master s degree (by research or coursework) in an area not related to education. Doctor of Engineering (DEng) a recognized Master s degree in Science, Engineering or a related discipline. Master of Philosophy (MPhil) a recognized first or second upper class honours degree from a tertiary education institution; or any other equivalent qualifications, or provide evidence of academic and professional attainments. evidence of proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS). An applicant shall satisfy the Research Degrees Committee (RDC) that he/she has sufficient command of the language (normally Chinese or English) in which the course of study and research is to be undertaken and in which the thesis is to be presented. At the time of admission, the RDC shall stipulate whether the thesis is to be presented in Chinese or English. Terms of reference of the RDC are available in Appendix 6. Admissions 5 No applicant who is already a candidate for a degree at this or another institution may be admitted to the programme, unless the express permission of the RDC is obtained. Application periods Application for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy and the Master of Philosophy degree may be made throughout the year. The Doctor of Engineering programme will admit students twice a year in January and September. The Doctor of Education programme will admit students in September only. Applicants will normally be considered in batches four times a year, in February, May, August and November. Application fee All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The application fee should be paid by personal cheque or cashier order made payable to The Open University of Hong Kong. Cash is not accepted.

Application procedures Each applicant can only submit one complete set of application papers as follows: (a) (b) (c) (d) Application form (Form DAPPL/RAPPL) to be completed and signed by the applicant. Hong Kong Identity Card/Passport (if you do not have a HKID card) for verification in person during our office hours, or a photocopy of your HKID/Passport with the word copy written across the face if you apply by mail. HK$200 application fee in cheque or cashier order Completed Research Degree Proposals (Form RPROP) for application of PhD/MPhil programme only Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes 6 (e) Reference Forms (2 sets) (Form RREF) to be completed and submitted directly to the Admissions Office of the Registry, OUHK, Homantin, Kowloon by the referees (f) Supporting documents originals of official transcripts and copies of certificates The completed application forms should be submitted by mail or in person to the following address: Admissions Office, Registry The Open University of Hong Kong Ho Man Tin Kowloon Application acknowledgement An application acknowledgement which consists of an application number will be sent to applicants by mail within 2 weeks of the submission of the application. Applicants are advised to quote their application number in subsequent correspondence with OUHK. Applicants who do not receive an application acknowledgment letter or the returned incomplete form within 4 weeks of the submission of their application should contact the Admissions Office without further delay by telephone: 2768 6610, by facsimile: 2761 3935 or by e-mail: regadm@ ouhk.edu.hk. Assessment of application Applications will be assessed individually. Applicants may be required to attend interviews and/or tests as part of the selection process.

Notification of results Notification of the results of the applications will normally be sent to successful applicants well before the commencement of the programme. If an offer of a place is made, applicants must decide to accept or to decline the offer by a specified date. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified in writing. Special conditions The RDC may approve or prescribe special conditions for any applicant, including undertaking a preliminary course of study and/or performing satisfactorily in an examination, oral or written, either before the date of commencement of, or during the period of, the programme of study and research. Commencement of study The RDC shall determine the date of commencement of study. For the PhD and MPhil programme, the date shall normally be on the first day of a calendar month after the date of approval of the application by the RDC and after payment of all fees due. For other research degree programmes involving coursework, the date of commencement of study shall normally be the term commencement date. Fees (per annum) Current Rate PhD DEng* EdD* MPhil Admissions 7 Year 1 to 4 $63,000 Year 5 to 7 $42,000 Year 1 to 3 $46,120 $46,120 $46,120 Year 4 onwards $23,060 $23,060 $23,060 Rate from 1 September 2015 onwards PhD DEng* EdD* MPhil Year 1 to 4 $63,000 Year 5 to 7 $42,000 Year 1 to 3 $48,195 $48,195 $48,195 Year 4 onwards $24,100 $24,100 $24,100 * Students taking up taught courses have to pay courses fee separately. All fess paid will not be refunded.

Students with an OUHK Master card can apply for the Interest-free Tuition Loan offered by the Wing Lung Bank (Enquiries: 2928 6668). Students may also apply for the Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS) offered by the Government through the Student Finance Office (SFO) to cover the tuition fee. (SFO enquiries: 2150 6223 (during office hour); 2802 2345 (24-hour hotline); or website: http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/eng/schemes/nlss.htm). Scholarships The M.T. Geoffrey Yeh Graduate Scholarship (Research Programmes) aims to award and recognize outstanding research degree students who have achieved very satisfactory progress or developed research proposal of special merit in the MPhil or PhD programmes. The award is offered through nomination from the School where the student is/will be enrolled. Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes 8 Students with disabilities or special educational needs The University provides services to students with disabilities or special educational needs. The services include course selection counselling, special aids on loan at the Disabled Student Centre, arrangements of wheelchair accessible tutorial centre, car parking spaces, provision of course materials in CD format and special examination arrangements, subject to the approval at the University s discretion. Special equipments acquired using donations from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, The S K Yee Medical Foundation and The Sir Robert Ho Tung Charitable Fund are available for loan. These equipments may be helpful in assisting students to complete their study and assignments. Students have to apply for the services via Student Affairs Office before the stipulated deadline and should indicate the type of disabilities or special educational needs in the application/registration form to facilitate the University to provide the appropriate services for them. The University will try to provide the required services according to circumstances; however, it may not always be possible to do so if there are insufficient resources or other constraints. If the applicants do not indicate their disabilities or special educational needs in applications, they might not be able to complete the course due to the compulsory requirements of the programme/course. The Student Affairs Office is responsible for the overall coordination and provision of services for students with disabilities or special educational needs. Please contact the staff at 2768-6634 or email sao@ouhk.edu.hk or fax 8148-3376 for details. Personal data (privacy) statement You must provide the University with the personal data required by the application form so that the University may consider your application for admission. If you do not provide the data requested, the University may not be able to process your application. The University will keep such data confidential but may need to transfer it to third parties assisting the University in carrying out the admission exercise. In the event that your application is successful, the personal data will be transferred to your student file established by the University and may also be transferred to third parties for the purposes of student and University administration.

You have the right to ascertain whether the University holds personal data on you, to obtain a copy of such personal data and to have any inaccuracies corrected. Data access requests should be made by using the Data Access Request Form (OPS003 9/2010 Revised), as specified by the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data and addressed to the Data Protection Officer, The Open University of Hong Kong, Room A1021, Homantin, Kowloon. Admissions 9

School of Arts and Social Sciences (A&SS) Research Areas Chinese History/Literature Communication and Mass Communication Comparative Literature Cultural Studies Digital Culture Drama/Theatre Studies Economics English Studies Linguistics/Applied Lignuistics Political Science Psychology Public Administration Sociology Translation (Chinese and English) Contact Person Staff Member CHAN Kar Yue, Kelly BA (Hons), MA (CityU of HK); PhD (Edinburgh) Prof. TAM Kwok-kan Tel: 2768 5700 E-mail: kktam@ouhk.edu.hk Research Interests Literary translation Classical Chinese literature and translation Women s studies (Tang and Song Dynasties) Chinese culture and translation studies Areas of Research Interest 11 CHAN Kit Yee BA (1st Class Hons), MPhil, PhD (CUHK) CHEUK Wai Hing BSc (Texas A&M); MSc (Texas A&I); PhD (Georgia) CHIU Yu Lok BA (Hons), MPhil (CUHK); DLitt (Kyoto) Modern and contemporary Chinese literature Hong Kong fiction Literary theory Stress and coping Causes, correlates and consequences of rejection stress Close friendships Social comparison processes Chinese medieval history Japanese cultures Chinese pre-modern history Sino-Japanese relations Hong Kong history

CHOR Oi Wan, Winnie BA (Hons), MPhil (HKU); PhD (Sydney) KWONG Che Leung, Charles BA, MSSc (HKU); PhD (Monash) Semantics and pragmatics Cognitive linguistics Historical linguistics Functional approaches to comparative grammar The theory of grammaticalization China s political economy Chinese rural economy China s banking sector Economics of institution Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes 12 LAM Sui Kwong, Sunny BSoSc (Hons) (HKBU); MA (Kingston); MPhil (HKU); PhD (CUHK) LAU Wing Kam, Raymond BSocSc (Hons), MBA, PhD (HKU) Mobile communication Information and communication technology Visual culture and communication Social media and digital communication Advertising and consumption behavior Creative economy and cultural industries Digital media and aesthetics Film and television production analysis Critical theory and cultural studies Globalization and comparative studies Organization and systems theory Tourism sociology Heritage studies Sociological theory Media sociology LI Hanhong, John BA (NKU); MA (SYSU); MPhil (GDUFS); PhD (CityU of HK) LI Sum Hung, Eden BSocSc (Hons) (CUHK); PCED (HKU); MA, PG (TESOL) (Canberra); MA, PhD (Macquarie) Corpus Linguistics and Computational Linguistics Lexicology and Lexicography (Computer-assisted) Language Teaching and Learning Language Acquisition and Psycholinguistics Sociolinguistics Stylistics and Discourse Analysis Corpus and Translation Systemic Functional grammar Discourse analysis/critical discourse analysis English for specific purpose Language comparison (and translation) Languages across the curriculum Sociolinguistics

LIE Kin Pou, Leo BCogSc (Hons) (HKU); MHCI (Carnegie Mellon); PhD (HKU) LIU Ching Mui, Garland MA, PhD (Aberdeen) LUI Luen Tim, Percy BSocSc (Hons) (CUHK); MPA, PhD (Virginia Polytechnic) Visual attention Visual memory Human-computer interaction Deviance: sex work and ICTs Mobile communication and social media Gender issues Comparative civil service systems Public policy analysis Ethics in public administration Public administration theory Bureaucratic behaviour and responsibility Hong Kong politics and government NG Chi Man, Michael BBA (Hons) (HKUST); MEcon, MStat (HKU); PhD (Leicester) NG Kwok Kwan, Kenny BA (CUHK); MPhil (HKUST); PhD (Harvard) Labour economics Labour migration Labor assimilation Applied econometrics Adaptation and intercultural relationships Chinese cinema Visual culture critical theory Aesthetics cultural studies Heritage fiction Popular culture Modern Chinese literature Urban literature Film globalization in culture comparative literature Digital humanities Areas of Research Interest 13 PAK Sim, Tess BA (Hons) (CUHK); MPhil, PhD (HKU); Registered Psychol (DIOP/HKPS); Chartered Psychol (DOP/BPS) POON Wai Yee, Emily MA (CityU of HK); PhD (HKU); LLB (Northumbria University) Social psychology Organizational psychology Translation studies Interpretation Legal translation

SO Wai Chor BA (Hons), MPhil (HKU); PhD (ANU) Modern and contemporary Chinese history China Studies History of the Nationalist Party and the Chinese Communist Party Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes 14 TAM Kwok-kan BA (Hons) (CUHK); AM, PhD (Illinois) TSO Wing Bo, Anna BA (Hons), MA, MA, PGDE (HKU); MEd (OUHK); PhD (Birmingham) WONG Chi Hung BA (Hons), PhD (HKU) Ibsen studies Gao Xingjian studies East-West comparative literature World Englishes English studies Globalization studies Modern Chinese literature Drama/Theatre studies Film studies Gender studies Literary/Cultural theory Children s literature Gender studies Translation studies Language arts Modern and contemporary Chinese literature Literary criticism Du Fu studies YU Lai Hang, James BA (Rutgers), MA, PhD (Duquesne) Clinical psychology Psychodynamic theories Mental health practice

Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration (B&A) Research Areas Contact Person Accounting Banking and Finance Business Information Systems Chinese Business Law International Business Management Marketing Dr Leung Chi Chung, Nigel Tel: 2768 6926 E-mail: ccleung@ouhk.edu.hk Staff Member Research Interests AU Kai Ming, Alan MBA (Massey University); MMS, PhD (University of Waikato) CHAN Kin Yee, Kinnie BEd (Hons), MA (CUHK); PhD (James Cook University) Technology transfer Business ethics Marketing communications Strategic marketing English writing assessment Second language acquisition English teaching strategies Many-facets Rasch measurement Areas of Research Interest 15 CHAN Shiu Fai MBA (CNAA); PhD (Bradford) CHAN Yi Li, Bobbie BSc (Bath); MBA (CityU of HK); DBA (South Australia) CHAO Chee Kwong, Kenneth BSocSc (Hons) (HKU); MBA (AIOU); MSc, EdD (Leicester) CHEN Tao, Toro BBA (Hons); MPhi (SYSU); PhD (CityU of HK) Consumer trust Direct marketing emarketing Media effectiveness Leadership Chinese management Chinese culture Personality Knowledge management Business and management education, training and development Management theory and practice Labour relations and law Market microstructure Corporate finance Corporate governance Behavioral finance

CHEUNG Lai Wan, Lenis BPhil (Birmingham); MEd (Bristol); MSc (Dublin); PhD (Nottingham) CHOI Ping Man, Samuel BCompSc (Hons), MSc (Manitoba); PhD (HKUST) Cross-cultural management Chinese culture and management Supervisor and supervisee relationship Postcolonial studies E-commerce Intelligent agents Artificial intelligence Education technologies Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes 16 CHU Ying Ying, Maggie BBA, MPhil, PhD (CUHK) CHUNG Siu Leung BSc (HKU); MS, PhD (Illinois) HO Wai Ming, Agol BSc (HKU); MSc, MPhil (HKUST); PhD (Shanghai University of Fin & Econ) Choice freedom Affective reactions Consumer motivation Consumer judgment Computer security monitoring Security in electronic commerce Economic modelling for software maintenance Application of information technology in distance education Bank efficiency Banking regulation Loan pricing Currency board system KAN Chi Nam, Andy BBA (Hons), PhD (HKBU) KO Chi Keung, Anthony BSocSc (CUHK); MBA, PhD (HKU) LAM Sze Sing, Franklin BA (CityU of HK); MPhil, PhD (CUHK) LAW Kuok Kei, Eddie BBA (UMAC); MPhil, PhD (CityU of HK) Financial derivatives Portfolio management Asset pricing Emerging financial market Strategic management Chinese business and management Family business Industry evolution Fuzzy scheduling e-business systems development Soft computing Decision support systems Knowledge transfer Knowledge appropriation Human resource management in knowledge-based organizations Innovation management

LAU Suk Yin, Rebecca BBA (Hons), MPhil (CUHK); PhD (Virginia Tech) LEE Nga Wan, Carrie BA (Hons), PhD (CityU of HK) LEUNG Chi Chung, Nigel BA (Ji Nan University); MSc, PhD (Wales Aberstwyth) Social exchange Organizational justice Organizational conflict Human resource management Strategic management Organizational behavior Human resources management General management Integrated software engineering environments Computer aided software engineering tools Decision support systems Object-oriented system analysis and design LEUNG Tak Yan BComm (Hons) (Melbourne University); MPhil (HKBU); PhD (HKPolyU) LI Man Lai, Mandy BBA (Hawaii); MBA (San Diego State); DBA (Murdoch) Insider trading Corporate finance Corporate governance Compensation Financial reporting Security valuation Management accounting Executive compensation Areas of Research Interest 17 LIU Ya Ju, Candy LLB (Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan); LLM (Notre Dame, USA); PhD (Manchester Metropolitan, UK) MAK Han Chee, Alex BSc (Hons) (Goldsmiths, London); MSc (LSE, London), MSc (London); PhD (Leeds) POON Shuk Ching, Teresa BSocSc (HKU); MA (Warwick); PhD (Sydney) SHUM Wai Cheong, Ryan BBA (Hons), PhD (HKBU) Intellectual property law Free trade and globalization Comparative law methodology Business law Industrial relations Human resource management Pay and working hours Work-life balance Human resource management Employment relations Firm networks and industrial development Technological upgrading Asset pricing models Investment analysis and portfolio management Market efficiency Emerging stock markets

SIAW Siw Chu, Irene BSc (Manitoba); MSc (Sheffield Hallam); MPA (Southern Queensland); DBA (South Australia) SIE Kam Yung, Agnes BA (Toronto); MBA (CUHK); DBA (HKPolyU) Organizational behaviour E-commerce Accounting education General management Industrial marketing Product counterfeiting Parallel import (gray market) Market entry strategy Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes 18 TIAN Vane Ing BBA, MPhil, PhD (CUHK) WONG Ho Yan, Karen MA (Exeter); PhD (HKBU) WOO Ka Shing MBA (Stirling); PhD (Nottingham) Chinese wisdom in strategic marketing Corporate social responsibility Consumer behaviour Counterfeit consumption Index funds Market structure Behavioural finance REITs Advertising appeals Customer satisfaction Emotional labour Service quality YEUNG Chi Hei, Matthew BSc (Hons), MSc (Hertfordshire); PhD (Nottingham) YEUNG Ping Kwong BSocSc (Hons) (CUHK); MSocSc (Birmingham); PhD (CUHK) YUEN Lai Mei, Susana PgD, MSc (Surrey); MBA (OCU); PhD (Bond) ZHANG Xiao Yang PhD in Law (Strathclyde) Customer satisfaction Foreign direct investment Corporate social responsibility Marketing research Strategies in interfirm competition Competitive dynamics Interlocking directorates Entrepreneurship Management accounting Sustainability reporting Performance management Family business Business law Company law Tax law Arbitration law

School of Education and Languages (E&L) Research Areas Adult and Distance Education Curriculum Studies, Learning and Assessment Drama Education Economics of Education Educational Policy Educational Psychology Educational Finance and Planning Language Education Language Studies Early Childhood Education Educational Leadership and Management Teacher Education Contact Person Dr Cheung Kwok Wah Tel: 2768 5848 E-mail: cheungkw@ouhk.edu.hk Staff Member CHAN Chi Wai BSocSc (Hons), PgDipEd, MEd, MA, EdD (CUHK) Research Interests Educational leadership and management Economics of education Educational finance, planning and policy Early childhood education Areas of Research Interest 19 CHEN Siu Ling, Eve BSocSc (Hons) (CUHK); PCEd (HKU); MPhil (CUHK); PhD (HKU) Gender-role socialization in young children Peer influences on social behavior in young children Internet behavior and internet addiction in children and adolescents CHEUNG Kwok Wah BEd, MA, PhD (Lon) Sociology of education Education policy Education in China CHIU Lai Wan, Hazel BA, DipEd (CUHK); MA (London); MA (HKU); PhD (London) Second language reading and writing Language arts materials Learner autonomy CHOW Mei Yung, Vanliza BPhil, MA, PhD (Birmingham UK) Cognitive linguistics Genre analysis Metaphor studies

CHU Yuk Wo, Edward BA (CityU); PCEd, MA (HKU); EdD (Durham) LAI YEUNG Wai Ching, Susanna BA (Hons) (St Mary s University); PCEd, AdvDipEd, MEd, PhD (HKU) Medium of instruction Language across the curriculum Task-based language teaching Guidance and counselling Educational psychology Gifted education Early childhood education Children with special educational needs Stress and well-being Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes 20 LAO Kam Ling, Polly BEd (Hons), MEd (Liverpool University); PhD (East China Normal University) LEUNG Chung Hong, Danny BA, MPhil, PhD (CUHK) MA Hin Tse BA (CUHK); CertEd, MPhil (HKU); MA (Chu Hai College); DLitt (Asia Institute of Advanced Chinese Studies); PhD (Beijing Normal University) Mathematics education Curriculum and learning Teacher education Early childhood education Applied cognitive linguistics Metaphor and metonymy theory Second language vocabulary acquistion Second language figurative competence Figurative language pedagogy Chinese linguistics Chinese language education Chinese language and culture Chinese language and literature MAK Wing Wah, Pauline BA (Sheffield); PGDE, MA, EdD (CUHK) SHU Chi Yee, Jack BA, PGDE, MPhil (HKBU); MA, PhD (Warwick) TANG Ko Wai, William BSocSc (HKU); PGDE (HKIEd); MA, EdD (CUHK) Second language writing Language assessment Second language teacher education Drama education Applied theatre Drama teacher education Drama in English language education Information literacy Applications of information technology in education Curriculum design

TANG Kwong Wai, Thomas BSc (Hons), AdvDipEd (London); DipEd (CUHK); MEd (HKU); PhD (HKU) YANG Ruowei PhD (Peking); EdD (Leicester) YIM Yu Lok, Edgar BA, MPhil, DipEd, MEd (CUHK); PhD (Fudan University) Cognitive psychology of learning Teachers thinking Phenomenography Adult and distance education Curriculum studies and assessment Early childhood education Chinese language education Teacher education Sociolinguistics Pragmatics Chinese language education Chinese traditional texts Excavated Dunhuang scripts Poetry and prose of the Tang and Song Dynasties Areas of Research Interest 21

School of Science & Technology (S&T) Research Areas Contact Person Applied Computer Science and Technology Chemistry Computing in Distance Education Environmental Science, Biology and Ecology Mathematics & Statistics Nursing and Health Studies Testing and Certification Ir Dr YAU Yiu Hung Tel: 2768 6827 E-mail: yhyau@ouhk.edu.hk Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes 22 Staff Member AU Tat Sheung, Oliver BA (Hons) (York); MSc (Toronto); PhD (Loughborough) CHAN Chin Wing BSc, MPhil (CUHK); PgC THE (HKPolyU); PhD (HKU) Research Interests Requirements specification Formal methods Test-driven development (TDD) Programming methodology Chemistry Synthesis of organic compounds and transition metal complexes Environmental application of inorganic chemistry CHEUNG King Chau, Simon BSc (Hons) (HKU); MStat (ANU) CHOY Sheung On, Steven BEng (Hons), PhD (HKPolyU) CHU Chun Fai, Carlin B.Engg (1st class honor) (CUHK); MPhil (CUHK); PhD (CUHK) CHU Hon Wai, Wilson BS (Boston); MSE (Elec. Eng.), MSE (Math. Sc.) (Johns Hopkins University); PhD (HKUST) Random networks Statistical learning Bayesian nonparametric Random processes Digital image processing Internet computing Computer and network security Mobile applications development Web technologies Intraday volatility models Time series analysis High frequency financial models Optimization Data Mining High speed networking IP networks Video transmission Green Internet

HAN Jie, Crystal BSc; MSc (XMU); PhD (CUHK) Crystal engineering and structural chemistry Anion recognition Self-assembled nanomaterial Environmental/chemical analysis HO Kin Chung, BBSBSc (CUHK); MSc (Salford); MEd (OUHK); PhD (HKU); MIBiol; CBiol; MCIWEM; FHKAAST HUNG King Fai, Kevin BSc (Queen s University); MPhil, PhD (CUHK); MIEEE, MIET, MCIE Red tide and eutrophication Marine and river water quality monitoring Marine ecology Watercourse maintenance and management Environment policy Environmental law Effluents control and treatment Floating refuse Environmental management systems Sustainable development Industrialisation of micro-algae Algal biofuel Algal biomass industrialization Carbon emission reduction and carbon footprint Telemedicine Mobile health Biosignal processing Medical and healthcare devices Pupillary dynamics Eye-tracking Engineering education Areas of Research Interest 23 LAU Hing Keung, George BEng (Hons) (University of Northumbria); MPhil (HKPolyU); PhD (HKU); MIEEE, MIET LEE Chi Chung, Tony BEng (Hons); PhD (HKPolyU); MIEEE, MIET, MCIE LEE Kai Wing, Kelvin BSc, DipEd (CUHK); MPhil, PhD (HKUST) High-speed wireless networks Mobile communications Multipath fading compensation Testing and certification Product safety Electrical and electronic testing Network performance monitoring Optical packet switching Optical signal processing Mathematical modelling of networks Internet Realtime communications

LEE Wang Fat, Fred BSc (Hons), PhD (HKPolyU) LI Tak Sing BScEng (HKU); MSc, PhD (Belfast) Food and environmental testing technology Toxicology and microbiology Producing mechanism and detection of marine toxins (e.g PSP, DSP etc.) Proteomic and genomic study of aquatic microorganisms (e.g microalgae) Biofuel and wastewater treatment Mesh generation Computational geometry Finite element analysis Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes 24 LO Chui Man BSc, PhD (CUHK) LUI Kwok Fai, Andrew BSc (Sydney); PhD (Australian National University) MAK Shu Lun BEng (Hons) (CityU); MSc (CityU); MEC (OUHK); CEng; FInstMC; MIET; FIMechE; RPE; MHKIE; MIEEE; MASQ, FHKAAST; CTP Organogelators Synthesis of dendritic compounds Catalysis of organic reactions Intelligent systems for education Social computing Gesture-based computer interaction Physical & mechanical testing Product safety Quality engineering and management Human Factors Engineering NG Kei Shing, Douglas BSc (1st class Hons); MPhil; PhD (HKPolyU); CMath; MIMA; CSci; MIEEE; CEng; MBCS; MInstP NG Sin Chun, Vanessa BSc (Hons), PhD (CityU of HK); CEng; MIEE; SMIEEE POON Ka Chun, Coolman BSc, PhD (HKUST) SIU Yee Ming, Stanley BSc (Hons)(OUHK); PhD (CityU of HK) SO Wing Cheung, Raymond BA (UNCC); MIS (University of Melbourne); PhD (University of Melbourne) Non-linear partial differential equations Mathematical modelling Computer-aided diagnosis for cerebrovascular diseases Neural networks Computational intelligence Multimedia technology processing Synthetic inorganic and organometallic chemistry Catalysis using inorganic and organometallic compounds Ecotoxicology Environmental chemistry Food analysis Intelligent software agent Agent-oriented software engineering Cognitive architecture

SZE Tung Po, Eric BSc, PhD (CUHK); MRSC; MBTS TANG Wai Fan, Fanny BSc (Hons) (CityU of HK); MSc(Eng) (HKU) TONG Kwong Bun, Bruce BEng (Hons); MPhil (CUHK) Chemical testing of contaminants and toxins in water and other environmental samples Authentication of Chinese materia medica Mass spectrometry of biomolecules Detection and characterization of toxic substances Material science and failure analysis Reliability testing and engineering Laboratory quality management system assessment Industrial management Artificial intelligence Computational intelligence Data structures and algorithms Machine learning GPU computing WAN Chi Kong, Allen BSc (University of British Columbia); MPhil (HKPolyU); RSO; RSA; CMIOSH WONG Kin Yeung, Angus BSc (Hons), PhD (CityU of HK) Occupational safety and health Building information modeling Life cycle assessment Environmental impact assessment Green buildings Environmental labeling Internet systems Network infrastructure security Mobile computing Network science Online social network analysis Areas of Research Interest 25 WONG Sze Mui, Anita BSc (1st Class Hons), MSc (London); PhD (CityU of HK) XU Jingliang, Steven BSc, MSc (JNU) PhD (CityU of HK) Scientific computational modelling for the prediction of hydrodynamics behaviour and transport of pollutants processes in coastal environments Meshless methods for problems with partial differential equations Operational research in optimization problems Fish physiology Environmental toxicology Aquatic ecology Algal physiology Algal biofuel Water and wastewater treatment

YAU Yiu Hung BEng (South Bank); MSc (Griffith); MEngSt, PhD (Queensland); FHKIE; RPE; CEng; EurIng Biomass energy Cleaner production Waste treatment & recovery Energy and carbon management Environmental and chemical engineering Division of Nursing and Health Studies Research Areas Primary Health Clinical Nursing Practice Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation Nursing Profession Nursing Education Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes 26 Contact Person Staff Member CHAN Kor Yee, Claudia MSc, BN, RN Dr Linda LEE Tel: 2768 6806 E-mail: yklee@ouhk.edu.hk Research Interests Nursing education Health promotion Primary healthcare CHAN WAN Yee, Amanda MSc, BScN (Hons); RN CHARM Yee Chong, Caroline BScN (Hons), MSc (HKPolyU); RN CHEUNG Pui Han, Alison MBA (HSM), BN (Hons), Dip. (Surgical Nursing), Cert. (Infection Control); RN CHOI Pin Pin, Sandy PhD (HK PolyU), BScN (Hons); RN FU Chun Yu, Debbie MScN, BScN (Hons); RN Cardiovascular nursing Stroke care Health promotion Community health Health education and promotion Infection control Elderly care Surgical nursing Infection control Simulation training Nursing work environment Nursing management Health promotion Community and family nursing Women's health & gynaecological nursing Infection control Clinical education

FUNG Pui Ling, Bell MSc, BNurs (Hons); RN HO Ka Ming, Jonathan MN, BScN (Hons); RN KAUR, Baljit BSc (Hons) (Oxford Brookes); MNurs (Oxford Brookes), MSocSC (HKU); Dip (Cardiovascular Technology); RN KWOK Pui Shan, Carol MSN, BScN (Hons); PregCert. (Critical Care); RN Emergency nursing Disaster nursing Health education and promotion Emergency nursing Respiratory nursing End-of-life care Gerontology studies Social services Epidemiology and clinical effectiveness Nursing education Nursing simulation education and practice Critical care nursing Community health Health promotion LAM Ching, Simon BN (Hons), MSCG (CUHK); RN LAM Wan Choi, Dave MPhil (HKPolyU); BSN RN Stroke and aged care Disaster management Physical and psychosocial health Quality of life Clinical education End-of-life care Management of sub-health Areas of Research Interest 27 LAW Tsui Yuk, Irene MSc (Behavioural Health), BNur (Hons); RN (Psy) LEE Kok Long, Joseph PhD (Lingnan); RN; SBS; JP LEE Nga Yan, Cathy MPHC, BN (Hons), PD (Health Education and Health Promotion), Dip. (Critical Care Nursing); RN LEE Wai Man, Windy MN, BScN (Hons) Psychotherapy Mindfulness stressed-based reduction Suicide prevention Death education Diagnostic practice Nursing theory Clinical education Health policy Primary health care Critical and intensive care Infection control Simulation and education Critical care nursing Qualitative research Systematic review Motivational interviewing

LEE Yin King, Linda BN (Hons), MNurs, PhD (CUHK); RN; RM; RTN LEUNG Chung Yin, Joyce BN (Hons); MN; RN LI Mei Kuen BN, PRDipHCE (HKPolyU); BCM (HKU); MA (CGCHE); PhD RN; RM; RTN Tai Chi and psychosocial health Exercise intervention Gerontological care Paediatric nursing Qualitative design Community survey Clinical education Chinese medicine Chinese medical nursing Maternal and child health Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes 28 LIU Tai Wa MN (CUHK); MSoSc (HKU); RN LO Ka Yee, Cora MSCG; BN (Hons); Dip. (Critical Care Nursing); RN NG Ting Yan, Bernadette MPHC; BN; Dip. (Counseling); RN Psychotherapies Satisfaction with psychotropic drugs Elderly care Qualitative research Quality of life Transition in health care Surgical nursing Burn management Nursing education TAM Chun Wai PhD, MPhil, BSc TIU Mei Ha, Mimi BScN (McGill University); MBA (Columbia Southern University); DHSc (HKPolyU); RN TONG Ying Ting, Mavis MHSc (CUHK); PgDip Epidemiology and Biostatistics, BN (Hons) (CUHK); RN TSANG Yat Kwan, Alan BN (La Trobe University); PRDipHCE (Nursing) (HKPolyU); MN (Monash University); RN; RN (Psy) Herbal medicine Cancer cell biology Standardization of traditional Chinese medicine Nursing ethics Elderly care Quality of life Emergency nursing Primary health care Health education and promotion Stroke Psychiatric rehabilitation Psychiatric community service Professional attributes of nurses Simulation

WONG Chau Lai, Charlie MSc, BN (Hons), Cert. (Critical Care Nursing); RN WONG Ka Fai BN (Hons), MNurs (CUHK); MSSc (CityU of HK); RN (Psy); RTN WONG Suet Lai BN, MNurs (CUHK); RN; RM Critical care nursing Cardiovascular nursing Geriatric nursing Health promotion and education Lifelong learning Psychotherapy Family intervention Health care delivery models Spiritual care Cardiovascular nursing Critical care nursing Infection control Simulation training in nursing WONG Wing Chi, Wendy MSc; PGD (Mental Health Nursing); BN (Hons); RN; RN (Psy) WONG Yuet Ying, Moon MSCG, BSN (Hons); RN Psycho-geriatric nursing Care for the caregivers Family therapy Community care Gerontology care Validation of instrument Quality of life Areas of Research Interest 29 YAU Sui Yu, Ivy MBA (HSM) (University of Ballarat) MNurs, BNurs (Hons) (HKU); RN YEUNG Chi Yan MN, BN (Hons); RN YU Wai Man, Jamie MN, BN; RN Cardiac nursing Patient expectation and satisfaction Physical activity and health Active transport Surgical nursing Orthopaedic nursing Oncology nursing Quality of life Clinical practice Nursing education Alternative therapy Palliative treatment

Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE) Research Areas Physical, Psychological and Mental Health Rehabilitation Elderly Service Beauty and Healthcare Vocational Education and Training Contact Person Dr WONG Wai Ning, Kris Tel: 3120 9898 E-mail: kriswong@ouhk.edu.hk Staff Member Research Interests Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes 30 Dr WONG Wai Ning, Kris PhD (HKU); MPhil, PDPT (PolyU); FSB; CBiol; CSci; RPT Dr LAM Po Yan, Pamela BComm, MA (Concordia); PhD (UniSA); MCIM Physical, Psychological and Mental Health Rehabilitation Elderly Service Beauty and Healthcare Vocational Education and Training Marketing E-learning Continuing Education Dr CHOI Kwok To, Maurice BSSc, PhD (HKBU) Online Dating Love and Intimacy Gender Studies New Media Methodology Dr POON Man Wai, Carol BSocSc (Hons) (CityU of HK); MPhil (HKU); PhD (Tohoku U) Media Portrayals of Gender, Race and Ethnicity Comparative Study of Popular Cultures in Hong Kong and Japan Globalization and Cultural Imperialism Media Influence in Asia New Media, Innovation and Education Dr SZETO Po Mee, Diana BSc (Uni of NSW); MA (PolyU); MSc (City U of HK); DEd (Bristol U); PDGE (CU) Learning and teaching of mathematics and statistics in ICT environments The development of students higher-order thinking in learning mathematics and statistics Art in mathematics

Dr TANG Cheuck Wing, Andrew BSc (Wales); MSc (Surrey); Med (Newcastle upon Tyne); PhD (HKU); CPsychol (BPsS); Health Psychologist (HCPC); Approved Supervisor (HKPCA) Dr TSANG Chun Yu, Benjamin BA (Hons), MPhil, PhD (HKU) Applied Health Psychology Counselling and Health Promotion Youth Wellness and Wholistic Development Life and Death Education Parenting and Family Education Imperial Chinese History Chinese Culture Chinese Philosophy Dr WONG Hiu Yan, Joey BSSc (Hons), MSocSc (Merit), PhD (HKBU) Dr WOO Chak Kei, Jacqueline BA (University of Notre Dame); MA (New York University); PhD (CUHK) Movie Industry and Popular Culture of China, Hong Kong and Singapore History and culture of comics in East Asia Fashion and Consumption in History Hong Kong Studies Modern and Contemporary China Family Enterprise Sociology of Education International and Comparative Education School Choice Education Reform in Hong Kong and Modern China Research Methods (Qualitative) Areas of Research Interest 31 Dr XIA Wenjing, Crease MA, PhD (PolyU) Dr YEUNG Hang Mee, Po BSc (CUHK); MPhil (HKU); PhD (HKU) Fashion Design Art and Design Human anatomy and physiology Biological science Food and nutrition Sports management Environmental management and public health

Appendix 1 Regulations for the Research Degrees (PhD/MPhil and other Doctoral Degrees) 1 General 1.1 These regulations are made under paragraphs 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 of the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees. 1.2 In these regulations definitions shall apply as in the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees and in the Interpretation Section of the Academic Rules and Regulations. 2 Research Degrees Committee 2.1 The Research Degrees Committee (referred to in these Regulations as the RDC ) shall approve applications for and oversee the progress of all students registered on the programme as required in these regulations. Terms of Reference of the RDC are available in Appendix 6. 3 Entry Requirements 3.1 Entry requirements of the research degrees are given in page 5 of the Guidebook. Appendices 33 3.2 An applicant shall satisfy the RDC that he/she has sufficient command of the language (normally Chinese or English) in which the course of study and research is to be undertaken and in which the thesis is to be presented. At the time of admission, the RDC shall stipulate whether the thesis is to be presented in Chinese or English. 3.3 No applicant who is already a candidate for a degree at this or another institution may be admitted to the programme, unless the express permission of the RDC is obtained. 4 The Award of PhD/MPhil and other Doctoral Degrees 4.1 To be eligible for the award of the PhD/MPhil and other doctoral degrees, a student shall: 4.1.1 comply with the Regulations for Admission, Registration and Maintenance of Status; and 4.1.2 comply with the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees. 4.2 The RDC may approve or prescribe special conditions for any applicant, including undertaking a preliminary course of study and/or performing satisfactorily in an examination, oral or written, either before the date of commencement, or during the period of, the programme of study and research.

4.3 The RDC shall determine the date of commencement of study. For the PhD and MPhil programme, the date shall normally be on the first day of a calendar month after the date of approval of the application by the RDC and after payment of all fees due. For other research degree programmes involving coursework, the date of commencement of study shall normally be the term commencement date. 4.4 Submission of the thesis for examination shall normally be no less than two and no more than five years after a student s first registration for the thesis of the above research degrees. Any period outside the range should require the approval of the RDC. 4.5 The period of study and research from admission to the programme to the satisfactory completion of the thesis shall normally be no more than six years for MPhil and eight years for the doctoral degrees. 4.6 A registered student shall follow under supervision a prescribed programme of study and research for the specified period in a field approved by the RDC. Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes 34 4.7 A registered student may not register or enroll for any other degree of the University or of any other institution during the period of study and research, unless the express permission of the RDC is obtained. 4.8 The Senate may, on the recommendation of the RDC, terminate the registration of any student at any time on the grounds of unsatisfactory performance or of failure to comply with these Regulations by the student. 4.9 A registered student who wishes to be examined for the degree shall give notice, as specified by the University, of the intention to present a thesis. The student shall be required to attend an oral examination, and present the thesis in the form prescribed by the University, and it shall become the property of the University. Consultation of the theses would follow the policies of the University.

Appendix 2 Administrative Procedures for the Research Degrees (PhD / MPhil and other Doctoral Degrees) 1 Admission 1.1 Pre-application inquiries will be directed by the Registry to the research degree contact person(s) in the relevant School. The contact person may in turn direct the prospective applicant to the potential supervisor who may be a member of the School or a member of staff in any other unit. 1.2 Applicants will be encouraged to submit their applications for admission to the research degree together with a brief research proposal, preferably after consulting the potential supervisor. Guidelines for the preparation of the research proposal may be given by the potential supervisor. Where the potential supervisor is not a staff member of a School, the applicant concerned will be required to seek an affiliation with a School with the support of the potential supervisor before submission of his/her application. 1.3 One set of formal applications received by the Registry will be forwarded to the relevant School. The School Research Degrees Committee (SRDC) will consider the applications and make recommendations to the RDC by forwarding the Application Summaries to the Secretary of the RDC after completing the sections relating to the nomination of a supervisor(s), recommendation of the Dean/potential supervisor, decision of the SRDC and other remarks, if any. Terms of Reference of the SRDC are available in Appendix 7. Appendices 35 1.4 The RDC will consider the SRDC s recommendations with respect to all applicants. On the basis of the RDC s decisions, the Registry will issue letters of offer of admission or rejection. Letters of offer of admission will include the language in which the thesis is to be presented. 1.5 The RDC s decisions on admissions/rejections will be reported to the Senate. 1.6 Where the applicants are prima facie not eligible for admission, or where admission is sought on the strength of professional qualifications or other scholarly achievements, Schools recommending admission should provide supporting reasons together with any evidence relating to the applicants suitability for pursuing research studies. 1.7 Applications will normally be considered in batches four times a year February, May, August and November. 2 Special conditions 2.1 The RDC, upon recommendation from the SRDC, may approve or prescribe special conditions for any applicant, including undertaking a preliminary course of study and/ or performing satisfactorily in an examination, oral or written, either before the date of commencement, or during the period of, the programme of study and research.

2.2 Schools should also consider carefully any conditions they attach to offers of admission to ensure fairness to the candidates in terms of the impact such conditions may have on the duration of their candidature. 2.3 Offers so made will be reported to the Senate. 3 Termination of Registration 3.1 The Principal Research Supervisor may recommend to the RDC, through the relevant SRDC, termination of registration of any student due to lack of progress of the student s studies and research or failure to comply with the Regulations. 3.2 The RDC will consider the recommendation and, if appropriate, request the Senate to terminate registration. The Registry will issue a notice of termination to the student concerned in accordance with the decision of the Senate. Guidebook for Research Degree Programmes 36 3.3 A student who wishes to appeal against the decision of the Senate to terminate registration shall do so in writing to the Registrar within 10 calendar days of the date of notice of termination. 3.4 The Registrar shall direct the appeal to the Dean of the School or, if the Dean is a supervisor, to a senior academic appointed by the RDC for investigation. The appeal shall be considered only if there has been a material administrative error, or some other material irregularity. The Registrar will report the matter to the Senate for consideration together with the Dean/Senate nominee s recommendation. The decision of the Senate shall be final. 4 Re-registration 4.1 A registered student shall, subject to the approval of the SRDC, re-register annually throughout the period of further study and research in accordance with arrangements prescribed by the Registrar. 4.2 A registered student may not register or enroll for any other degree of the University or of any other institution during the period of study and research, unless the express permission of the RDC is obtained. 4.3 The student shall be informed at the time of re-registration of the latest date for notification of intention to graduate in any year. Students who intend to graduate will need to serve notice by the stipulated deadline. 5 Period of Study and Research 5.1 Submission of the thesis for examination shall normally be no less than two and no more than five years after a student s first registration for the thesis of the above research degrees. 5.2 The period of study and research from admission to the programme to the satisfactory completion of the thesis shall normally be no more than six years for MPhil and eight years for the doctoral degrees.

5.3 Any period outside the range prescribed in 5.1 and 5.2 above should require the approval of the RDC after taking into account the recommendation of the SRDC and the Principal Research Supervisor. 5.4 Applications for extending the maximum period or shortening the minimum period should be made by students with the support of the Principal Research Supervisor (endorsed by the relevant SRDC) to the RDC at least three months ahead of time. The RDC will consider such applications and decide on behalf of the Senate. Where an extension of the maximum period is permitted, the RDC will stipulate the final date after which extension of the period of study and research will not be permitted. Students will be informed of the outcome of their applications by the Registry. 5.5 Interruption of Candidature applications for leave of absence should be submitted by the students to the Registrar. Approval for interruption of candidature would be granted on valid grounds. 6 Programme of Study and Research 6.1 Upon registration a student shall follow under supervision a prescribed programme of study and research for a specified period in a field approved by the RDC. 6.2 During the course of study and research, a student can apply to the RDC, with the support of the Principal Research Supervisor endorsed by the relevant SRDC, for a change of programme of study and research. The RDC will consider each application taking into account the recommendations of the SRDC and the Principal Research Supervisor. Students will be notified of the outcome of their applications by the Registry. Appendices 37 7 Supervision 7.1 At the time of registration, the RDC shall appoint a full-time member of the academic staff, or another member of staff approved by the Senate for this purpose, as the Principal Research Supervisor of the student. 7.2 The RDC may in addition appoint an Associate Research Supervisor in connection with the student. 7.3 In the case that the supervisor(s) nominated is/are not (a) full-time member(s) of academic staff, the RDC will forward the nomination to the Senate for approval together with its recommendation. 7.4 Where the Principal Research Supervisor is absent from the University for a period of three months or more, the RDC may make alternative arrangements for the period of absence. 7.5 The duties of the Supervisor(s) are set out clearly in Appendix 5 Research Degree Supervision: A Code of Practice. 7.6 It shall be the responsibility of the student to report regularly to the Principal Research Supervisor and the Associate Research Supervisor, if any.