Dr. Sam S.S. Lau 劉信信博士
Principal Lecturer, Division of Applied Science
Academic Qualifications
- PhD, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge, U.K.
- MPhil, Department of Biology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, H.K.
- BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology (Environmental Science), Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University, H.K.
Teaching at CIE
Course(s) taught at CIE:1. ENCS1107 Microbiology and Laboratory
Research / Research Interests
- Bioresources, Sustainable Agriculture, and Environmental Sustainability
- Environmental Assessment and Health Risks
- Biogeochemistry, Biodiversity and Ecology
- Wetland Restoration, Conservation, and Management
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Professional Qualification(s)
- Associate Editor, International Journal “Wetlands”, U.S.A.
- Assistant Director, Institute of Bioresource and Agriculture, HKBU
- Member of Governing Board, Hong Kong Organic Resource Centre, H.K.
- Honorary Member, Institute of Horticulture (Hong Kong), H.K.
- Country Designate (Hong Kong and China), Society of Wetland Scientists, U.S.A.
Selected Publications
1. Lau SSS (2018) Hong Kong International Conference on Engineering and Applied Science: Biochar Derived from Oil Seed Rape Straw as Effective Adsorbents for Removal of Cadmium(II) in Aqueous Solution on 18-20 Decembrt 2018, Hong Kong.
2. Lau SSS (2018) Learning & Teaching Expo 2018: Closing the Gap in Science Education with Active Learning Strategy on 12-14 December 2018, Hong Kong.
3. Lau SSS (2018) International Wetland Convention: Management and conservation of Hong Kong wetlands: understanding the threat landscape on 19-23 November 2018, Taipei.
4. Lau SSS (2018) International Wetland Convention: Evaluation of threats faced by benthic invertebrates in Hong Kong wetland using micropaleontological and neontological approach on 19-23 November 2018, Taipei.
5. Lau SSS (2018) The 19th Cross-Strait Forum on Continuing Education: Active learning strategies in science teaching on 24-25 October 2018, Tianjin, China.
6. Lau SSS (2018) Teaching and Learning Workshop: Active Learning Strategies and Communities of Practices (CoP): Good Practices and Lessons Learned, FSTE 2018 Conference on Striving for Quality Education on 1 June 2018, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
7. Wang X, Selvam A, Lau SSS and Wong JWC (2018) Influence of lime and struvite on microbial community succession and odour emission during food waste composting. Bioresource Technology, 247:652–9.
8. Lau SSS, Chiu WTR and Wong JWC (2018) Wetland Conservation in Hong Kong: Lessons of Invasive Species, The 9th Conference on Taiwan Wetland Ecosystems and the 4th Cross-Strait Wetland Conservation Conference on 5 May 2018, National Taiwan University, Taipei.
9. Lau SSS (2017) Does Integrating Active Learning into a Content-intensive Science Course Work? FSTE Conference on Innovative Learning and Teaching on 24 November 2017, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
10. Lau SSS, Lee V, Ho KWK and Sung EKP (2016) Building Confidence and Cultivating Leadership via a New Whole Person Development Programme, Conference on Enhancing Student Learning Experience on 17 November 2016, Co-organized by the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education (FSTE) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
11. Lau SSS, Lee V, Chan SWC and Hai H (2016) Enhancing Students' Global, Cross-cultural Experience via Off-campus and On-campus Internationalization, Conference on Enhancing Student Learning Experience on 17 November 2016, Co-organized by the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education (FSTE) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
12. Lau SSS, Lee V and Lam DFY (2016) Promoting Teaching Excellence through Peer Sharing of Best Practices and New Pedagogies, Conference on Enhancing Student Learning Experience on 17 November 2016, Co-organized by the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education (FSTE) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
13. Liang M.Y. and Lau SSS (2016) 如何為副學士學生創造優勢——香港浸會大學國際學院個案研究 (Creating Edges of the Associate Degree Programme in Hong Kong: A case Study of the College of International Education, Hong Kong Baptist University), The 17th Cross-Strait Forum on Continuing Education (第十七屆海峽兩岸繼續教育論壇----繼續教育的內涵建設: 路徑、質量、品牌) on 2-4 November 2016, organised by School of Continuing Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
14. Lee V, Lau SSS, Ming S and Chan SWC (2015) Combating the English Literary Crisis through Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC): a case study at the Associate Degree level at Hong Kong Baptist University College of International Education, International Conference on English Across the Curriculum (EAC) 2015 on 15 December 2015, Organised by English Across the Curriculum Inter-University Project Team, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.15. Lee V, Lau SSS and Chu YC (2015) Reflecting on AD (Associate Degree) Students' Assessment Experiences in Hong Kong: Their Dispositions, Attitudes and Responses, International Conference on Assessment for Learning in Higher Education 2015, 14-15 May 2015.
2. Lau SSS (2018) Learning & Teaching Expo 2018: Closing the Gap in Science Education with Active Learning Strategy on 12-14 December 2018, Hong Kong.
3. Lau SSS (2018) International Wetland Convention: Management and conservation of Hong Kong wetlands: understanding the threat landscape on 19-23 November 2018, Taipei.
4. Lau SSS (2018) International Wetland Convention: Evaluation of threats faced by benthic invertebrates in Hong Kong wetland using micropaleontological and neontological approach on 19-23 November 2018, Taipei.
5. Lau SSS (2018) The 19th Cross-Strait Forum on Continuing Education: Active learning strategies in science teaching on 24-25 October 2018, Tianjin, China.
6. Lau SSS (2018) Teaching and Learning Workshop: Active Learning Strategies and Communities of Practices (CoP): Good Practices and Lessons Learned, FSTE 2018 Conference on Striving for Quality Education on 1 June 2018, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
7. Wang X, Selvam A, Lau SSS and Wong JWC (2018) Influence of lime and struvite on microbial community succession and odour emission during food waste composting. Bioresource Technology, 247:652–9.
8. Lau SSS, Chiu WTR and Wong JWC (2018) Wetland Conservation in Hong Kong: Lessons of Invasive Species, The 9th Conference on Taiwan Wetland Ecosystems and the 4th Cross-Strait Wetland Conservation Conference on 5 May 2018, National Taiwan University, Taipei.
9. Lau SSS (2017) Does Integrating Active Learning into a Content-intensive Science Course Work? FSTE Conference on Innovative Learning and Teaching on 24 November 2017, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
10. Lau SSS, Lee V, Ho KWK and Sung EKP (2016) Building Confidence and Cultivating Leadership via a New Whole Person Development Programme, Conference on Enhancing Student Learning Experience on 17 November 2016, Co-organized by the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education (FSTE) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
11. Lau SSS, Lee V, Chan SWC and Hai H (2016) Enhancing Students' Global, Cross-cultural Experience via Off-campus and On-campus Internationalization, Conference on Enhancing Student Learning Experience on 17 November 2016, Co-organized by the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education (FSTE) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
12. Lau SSS, Lee V and Lam DFY (2016) Promoting Teaching Excellence through Peer Sharing of Best Practices and New Pedagogies, Conference on Enhancing Student Learning Experience on 17 November 2016, Co-organized by the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education (FSTE) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
13. Liang M.Y. and Lau SSS (2016) 如何為副學士學生創造優勢——香港浸會大學國際學院個案研究 (Creating Edges of the Associate Degree Programme in Hong Kong: A case Study of the College of International Education, Hong Kong Baptist University), The 17th Cross-Strait Forum on Continuing Education (第十七屆海峽兩岸繼續教育論壇----繼續教育的內涵建設: 路徑、質量、品牌) on 2-4 November 2016, organised by School of Continuing Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
14. Lee V, Lau SSS, Ming S and Chan SWC (2015) Combating the English Literary Crisis through Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC): a case study at the Associate Degree level at Hong Kong Baptist University College of International Education, International Conference on English Across the Curriculum (EAC) 2015 on 15 December 2015, Organised by English Across the Curriculum Inter-University Project Team, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.15. Lee V, Lau SSS and Chu YC (2015) Reflecting on AD (Associate Degree) Students' Assessment Experiences in Hong Kong: Their Dispositions, Attitudes and Responses, International Conference on Assessment for Learning in Higher Education 2015, 14-15 May 2015.
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