Academic Qualification
Ph.D. in School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong
MPhil in Analytical Chemistry, Baptist University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Teaching Area
Environmental Science
Climate Change
Experimental Analytical Chemistry
Research Area
Water Pollution: Source, pathway, transformation, degradation, adsorption and toxicity of emerging contaminants in aquatic environment
Atmospheric Chemistry: source appointment, speciation, transformation and reactive oxidative potential of metals and organic compounds in size-segregated particulate matter (PM)
Analytical Chemistry: method development and validation, qualitative and quantitative analyses, chromatography and spectrometry
Working Experience
Sept. 2021 ~ Present Assistant Professor, Macao Environmental Research Institute, Macao University of Science and Technology
Aug. 2019 ~ Aug. 2021 Research Fellow, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College
Sept. 2018 ~ Aug. 2019 Postdoctoral fellow, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Jan. 2013 ~ Aug. 2014 Research Assistant, City University of Hong Kong
Academic Publication (selected) (* corresponding author)
1. Chen W., Yang Y., Mei H., Sun H., Louie P.K.K., Jiang S.Y.*, Ning Z.*, (2024), Analysis of an ozone episode in the Greater Bay Area based on low-cost sensor network. Atmospheric Environment. 322:120367
2. Li J., Liu X., Fu J., Gong Z., Jiang S.Y., Chen J.P.*, (2024), Metabolic profile changes of zebrafish larvae in the single-and co-exposures of microplastics and phenanthrene. Science of The Total Environment.953:175994
3. Wang D.J.,1, Jiang S.Y.1*, Fan C.C., Fu L.S., Ruan H.D.*, (2023), Occurrence and correlation of microplastics and dibutyl phthalate in rivers from Pearl River Delta, China. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 197 :115759.
4. Chen J., Lu J., Jiang S.Y.*, Lee C., Li Y., Ruan H.D.*, (2023)，The Effect of Modifier Adding Sequence on Physical-Chemical Property and Adsorption Ability of Inorganic-Organic Montmorillonite (IOMMt). Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 11 : 110115.
5. Lu Z., Jiang S.Y.*, Chen J., Lee C., Cai Z., Ruan H.D.*, (2023), Fabrication of superhydrophobic soil stabilizers derived from solid wastes applied for road construction: A review. Transportation Geotechnics. 40 :100974.
6. He Z., Chen J., Lu J., Jiang S. Y.*, Su L., Lee C. and Ruan H. D.*, (2022), Batch and Column Adsorption of Phosphorus by Modified Montmorillonite. Applied Sciences 12 :5703.
7. Chen J., Lu J., Su L., Ruan H., Zhao Y., Lee C., Cai Z., Wu Z., Jiang Y.*, (2022), Enhanced Adsorption of Methyl Orange by Mongolian Montmorillonite after Aluminum Pillaring. Applied Sciences 12 (6): 3182.
8. Wang D.J, Su L.C, Ruan H.D.*, Chen. J.J., Lu J.Z., Lee C.-H. and Jiang S.Y.*, (2021). Quantitative and qualitative determination of microplastics in oyster, seawater and sediment from the coastal areas in Zhuhai, China. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 164 :112000.
9. Li, Y., Wang, Y., Jin, X., Niu, D., Zhang, L., Jiang, S.Y., Ruan, H.D., Ho, G.W.* (2020). Sex differences in hemispheric lateralization of attentional networks. Psychological Research.
10. Jiang S.Y., Gali. N.K., Ruan. H. D., Ning Z*., (2020) Photo-oxidation of particle phase iron species dominates the generation of reactive oxygen species in secondary aerosol. Science of the Total Environment. 723 : 137994.
11. Jiang S.Y., Gali. N.K., Yang F.H., Zhang J.K., Ning Z.*, (2017) Chemical characterization of size-segregated PM from different public transport modes and implications of source specific contribution to public exposure. Environ Sci Pollut Res 24:20029–20040.
12. Gali. N.K., Jiang S.Y., Yang F.H., Sun L., Ning Z.*, (2017) Redox characteristics of size-segregated PM from different public transport microenvironments in Hong Kong. Air Qual Atmos Health , 1–12.
13. Chan K.L, Jiang S.Y., Ning Z*. (2016) Speciation of water soluble iron in size segregated airborne particulate matter using LED based liquid waveguide with a novel dispersive absorption spectroscopic measurement technique. Analytica Chimica Acta 914, 100-109.
14. Jiang S.Y., Kaul D.S., Yang F.H. Sun L. Ning Z.* (2015) Source apportionment and water solubility of metals in size segregated particles in urban environments. Science of the Total Environment 533, 347–355.
15. Gali N.K., Yang F.H., Jiang S.Y., Chan K.L., Sun L., Ho K.F., Ning Z.* (2015) Spatial and seasonal heterogeneity of atmospheric particles induced reactive oxygen species in urban areas and the role of water-soluble metals. Environmental Pollution 198, 86-96.
16. Wubulihairen M., Jiang, S.Y., Ning Z.* (2015) Prototype Development and Laboratory Evaluation of an Aerosol to Hydrosol Sampler. Aerosol and Air Quality Research, (15) 776–785.
17. Jiang, S.Y., Yang F.H., Chan K.L., Ning Z.* (2014) Water solubility of metals in coarse PM and PM2.5 in typical urban environment in Hong Kong. Atmospheric Pollution Research (5) 236-244.
18. Sang Z.Y.1, Jiang Y.N. 1 (Co-first author, two authors contributed equally to this paper) Tsoi Y.K., Leung K.S.Y.* (2014) Evaluating the environmental impact of artificial sweeteners: A study of their distributions, photodegradation and toxicities. Water research 52, 260-274.
19. Jiang, S.Y.N., Su.L.C., Ruan H.D.*, Zhang G.F., Lai S.Y., Lee C.H., Yu C.F., Wu Z., Chen X., He S. (2014) Adsorption of phosphorus by modified clay mineral waste material relating to removal of it from aquatic system. International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis, Volume 2, Issue 1, 36-44.
20. Jiang, Y.N., Ruan, H.D.*, Lai, S.Y., Lee, C.H., Yu, C.F., Wu, Z., Chen, X., He, S. (2013) Recycling of solid waste material in Hong Kong: I. Properties of modified clay mineral waste material and its application for removal of cadmium in water. Earth Sci. 2(2), 40-46.
21. Jiang, S. Y. N., Yang F.H., Chan K.L., and Ning Z. (2015) Investigation of metals in PM2.5 and coarse PM at in typical urban environment in Hong Kong. The 2015 European Aerosol Conference (EAC 2015) 6th-11th Sept., 2015. Milan, Italy.
22. Jiang, Y.N., Ruan, H.D., Zhang, G.F., Lai, S.Y., Lee, C.H., Yu, C.F., Wu, Z., Chen, X., He, S. (2013) Recycling of Solid Waste Material: II. Phosphate Adsorption by Modified Clay Mineral Waste Material Relating to Remediation of Eutrophication in Aquatic Systems. 2013 International Symposium on Engineering and Natural Science (ISEANS), August 29-31, Macau.
23. Jiang, Y.N. and Leung K.S.Y. (2012) Probing the environmental fate of emerging pollutants. The 19th Symposium on Chemistry Postgraduate Research in Hong Kong. 14th April, 2012. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. AE-14.
24. Jiang, Y.N., Ruan, H.D., Lai, S.Y., Yu, C.F., Lee, C.H., Wu Z., Chen, X. and He, S. (2011) Effects of ionic strength and pH on phosphate adsorption by modified clay mineral waste material. International conference on Solid Waste 2011, Moving towards Sustainable Resource Management. Hong Kong SAR, China, 3-7 May 2011.
25. Jiang, Y.N., Lin, Z.Q., Ruan, H.D., Lai, S.Y., Yu, C.F., Lee, C.H. and Wu Z. (2011) Application of a modified clay mineral waste material for the removal of cadmium (II) in water. International conference on Solid Waste 2011, Moving towards Sustainable Resource Management. Hong Kong SAR, China, 3-7 May 2011.
Research Grants
2024.09 -- 2027.08 海水中老化微塑料與PFOS及其前體物的復合機理及復合毒性效應研究.(FDCT) (Principal Investigator)
2024.09 -- 2027.08 人工造陸對澳門及珠江口生態的影響—以大型底栖無脊椎動物爲重點.(FDCT) (Co-Principal Investigator)
2022.09 -- 2025.08 海水中微塑料老化與抗生素的吸附機理及其複合生物毒性研究. (FDCT) (Principal Investigator)
2021.09 -- 2023.08 The occurrence and distribution of microplastics in oyster, seawater and sediment in Pearl River Delta area. (Research Platform and Research Project from Guangdong Department of Education) (Principal Investigator)
2021.09 -- 2024.08 開發固體廢料製備多功能吸附劑技術支持鄉村經濟振興. (廣東省高校重點平臺和科研項目) (Participant)
2021.09 -- 2024.08 Modification of Montmorillonite for Fabrication of Multifunctional Adsorbent Leading to Modification of Mineral Solid Waste Material. (BNU-HKBU grant) (Participant)
2021.09 -- 2024.08 Social and non-social orienting in depressed and neurotypical individuals. (BNU-HKBU grant) (Participant)
2020.09 -- 2023.08 Neurotoxic metals, brain activity, cognitive decline, and their interactions in the degenerative course of Alzheimer's disease. (BNU-HKBU grant) (Co-principal Investigator)
2016.09 -- 2019.08 Transformation of water soluble iron speciation in particulate matter: evidence in the atmosphere and implication on particle oxidative potential. (HKGRF) (Co-principal Investigator)
2010.09 -- 2013.08 Evaluating the environmental impact of artificial sweeteners: A study of their distributions, photodegradation and toxicities. (HKGRF) (Participant)
Professional Certification and Awards
Outstanding Academic Performance, 2016-2017
Research Tuition Scholarships, 2016-2017
Outstanding Academic Performance, 2015-2016
Research Tuition Scholarships, 2015-2016
Government Funds-University Grants Committee, 2014-2017
HKBU Postgraduate Research Fund, 2010-2012
Top Award of Chinese Culture in HKBU, 2010
Student Awards
Li Junjie --- Outstanding performance in the academic report at the 2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Graduate Student Chemical Forum, Excellent Academic Report Award.
