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#HighlightedPapers On this International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, we stress the need for bolstering efforts to achieve climate goals and advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. A pioneering study on 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 by Professor Meng Gao (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Social Sciences) 香港浸會大學文學及社會科學院 (社會科學) and his collaborators sheds light on enhancing China's food security and underscores the importance of ozone pollution control and stringent air quality regulations. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫: https://lnkd.in/g8AshD8e 🗝️ Cluster: Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence #Cluster_Data_Analytics_and_Artificial_Intelligence #HKBU #ResearchOffice #HKBUResearch #HKBURO #HKBUFASS #ArtsandSocialSciences #food #AirPollution #collaborations #IDAFLW Abstract Air pollution exerts crucial influence on crop yields and impacts regional and global food supplies. Here we employ a statistical model using satellite-based observations and flexible functional forms to analyse the synergistic effects of reductions in ozone and aerosols on China’s food security. The model consistently shows that ozone is detrimental to crops, whereas aerosol has variable effects. China’s maize, rice and wheat yields are projected to increase by 7.84%, 4.10% and 3.43%, respectively, upon reaching two air quality targets (60 μg m−3 for peak-season ozone and 35 μg m−3 for annual fine particulate matter). Average calories produced from these crops would surge by 4.51%, potentially allowing China to attain grain self-sufficiency 2 years earlier than previously estimated. These results show that ozone pollution control should be a high priority to increase staple crop edible calories, and future stringent air pollution regulations would enhance China’s food security.

🌟Reflecting on the month of new beginnings at HKBU! The Graduate School hosted 2 successful orientation events earlier, welcoming over 200 new research postgraduate students. Professor Lyu Aiping, HKBU’s Vice-President (Research and Development) and Dean of Graduate School, encouraged students as they embark on their journeys, "You are part of our vibrant community of scholars, researchers, and thinkers who are here to support you, guide you, and inspire you every step of the way." We eagerly anticipate our students' impactful contributions at HKBU and beyond. Explore more highlights from the Graduate School’s website: https://lnkd.in/gNuR9yMZ #HKBU #HKBUResearch #HKBUGraduateSchool #ResearchCulture #PhD #InstituteofTransdisciplinaryStudies #RPgStudents Hong Kong Baptist University

HKBU alumna Dr Denise Fan (Academy of Music) shifted her career to research at her alma mater through the esteemed RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme (now known as the RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme). With a deep passion for classical music, she specialises in both Baroque and modern cello. Dr Fan has collaborated with notable early music ensembles and performed at prestigious institutions such as Harvard and Yale. Her research explores how native languages influence sensitivity to sound, impacting string performance, and she seeks to make significant contributions in the field. The RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme (JRFS) aims to support global outstanding postdoctoral researchers at UGC-funded universities with a vision to propel Hong Kong's research and development landscape. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 (Chinese only): https://lnkd.in/g7QxJZ2X #HKBU #ResearchOffice #HKBUResearch #HKBURO #music #UniversityGrantsCommittee #ResearchGrantsCouncil #UGC #RGC #PDFS #JRFS

🎊 Honouring HKBU awardees of the Hong Kong Scholars Program 2024! Each awarded supervisor will receive funding support to employ a designated distinguished postdoctoral research fellow from the Mainland for two years to work on their projects: 💠 Professor Christy Cheung (HKBU School of Business) Understanding users’ deep engagement and deviant behaviors in metaverse through the sociotechnical perspective: A mixed-methods research approach 💠 Professor Kelvin Leung (HKBU Faculty of Science) Catalytic degradation and removal of microplastics from water 💠 Professor Shi Jue (HKBU Faculty of Science) Dynamic behaviors and multiscale system mechanisms underlying tumor-immune interactions in 3D tumor microenvironment 💠 Professor Wang Jun (HKBU Faculty of Science) Transition metal-catalyzed asymmtric C-P bond formation 💠 Professor Yu Zhiling (School of Chinese Medicine, HKBU) Pharmacological studies of natural compounds derived from Chinese medicines in treating therapy-resistant cancers *Link in Comments #HKBU #ResearchOffice #HKBUResearch #HKBURO #HKBUSCM #ChineseMedicine #HKBUSCI #science #HKBUBUS #business #HKScholarsProgram #ResearchGrants #collaborations

HKBU Faculty of Science is featuring updates of its recent research news and activities in the latest issue of Science Gateways. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞-𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://lnkd.in/ggeeeXZy   #HKBU #ResearchOffice #HKBUResearch #HKBURO #HKBUSCI #science #newsletters #eNewsletters

🌕 As we gather to celebrate the Mid‐Autumn Festival, let us reflect on the radiant full moon that symbolises our unity. Throughout our research journey, may we keep rolling with energy and enthusiasm toward new horizons. Wishing you all a joyful celebration filled with love and inspiration!

🔥Proud to be part of the supportive HKBU research community! Recently, researchers from diverse disciplines united at #ResearchMixer to share invaluable experiences and foster innovative ideas. Facilitators and participants dove into lively discussions about grants and initiatives, while Mr Ivan Lau from our Office and Ms Wang Lu from the HKBU Office of Institutional Research and Planning provided fantastic insights for future projects. A special shout-out to Dr Dimple Thadani (HKBU School of Business) for moderating the event. Together, we harness collective intelligence for our community! #HKBU #ResearchOffice #HKBUResearch #HKBURO #ResearchCulture #OIRP Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Social Sciences) 香港浸會大學文學及社會科學院 (社會科學) HKBU School of Business School of Chinese Medicine, HKBU HKBU Faculty of Science Department of Communication Studies, HKBU 浸大生物系 Department of Biology HKBU Department of Computer Science HKBU Department of Accountancy, Economics and Finance

🏅 Join us in congratulating Dr Ken Leung (HKBU Faculty of Science) on his International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) Scientist Medal! His team’s work on “Advanced Healthcare Nanomaterials” was recognised at the 60th Assembly of Advanced Materials Congress in Stockholm. The IAAM Scientist Award and Medal are presented to distinguished senior, mid-career, and early-career researchers and scientists to recognise their distinctive contributions towards interfacing materials for science, engineering and technology.   🗝 Cluster: Health and Drug Discovery #Cluster_Health_and_Drug_Discovery #HKBU #ResearchOffice #HKBUResearch #HKBURO #HKBUSCI #science #chemistry #IAAM #AdvancedMaterials #InterfacingMaterials #engineering #technology #ResearchExcellence

Excited to announce that the Guangdong and Hong Kong Universities “1 1 1” Cross-Campus Research Collaboration Scheme Launch Ceremony was successfully held on September 11! With a seed funding pool of around 90 million dollars over 3 years, this Hong Kong Baptist University collaboration with the Guangdong Science and Technology Department and BNU-HKBU United International College (UIC) aims to foster scientific cooperation and cultivate exceptional research talents, prioritising research in data science, AI and interdisciplinary applications. Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, joined the Ceremony alongside enthusiastic researchers via ZOOM. Professor Chen Zhi, President of UIC, envisioned mutual efforts for cooperation and win-win outcomes. Professor Lyu Aiping, Vice-President (Research and Development) of HKBU, emphasised interdisciplinary research approaches and HKBU’s 4 research clusters. This Ceremony stems from a collaboration agreement signed in May 2024. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/djAJZGz8 #Cluster_Creative_Media_and_Practice #Cluster_Health_and_Drug_Discovery #Cluster_Data_Analytics_and_Artificial_Intelligence #Cluster_Humanities_and_Cultures #HKBU #ResearchOffice #HKBUResearch #HKBURO #ResearchClusters #Interdisciplinary #collaborations #GuandongScienceandTechnologyDepartment #UIC #DataScience #AI #LaunchCeremony

#ResearchAchievement Celebrating a HK$4 million boost for the School of Chinese Medicine, HKBU for their impactful research! Congratulations to Dr Hou Mengyang, Dr Jialing ZHANG and Dr Zhang Xuan for awarding the Health Bureau’s Chinese Medicine Development Fund (CMDF)! 👏  They are setting new standards in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) by enhancing herbal soup decoction knowledge, refining diabetes treatment with TCM, and creating a database for ancient theories in modern practice. *Link in comments 🗝 Cluster: Health and Drug Discovery #Cluster_Health_and_Drug_Discovery #HKBU #ResearchOffice #HKBUResearch #HKBURO #HKBUSCM #ChineseMedicine #health #ResearchGrants #ChineseMedicineDevelopmentFund #CMDF #HealthBureau