副教授
建造、环境及工程学系
联络方法
Phone: +852 3890 8282
Dr. Allen Zhang holds a PhD in Biology from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He joined THEi in 2014 and currently serves as the Associate Professor in the Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering.
With a strong commitment to urban sustainability, ecology, and forestry, Dr. Zhang has actively engaged in various research projects throughout his academic career. He has published over 40 papers in international academic journals, covering diverse fields such as urban ecology, landscape ecology, and urban greening. Since 2017, Dr. Zhang has served as the Vice President of the Hong Kong Institute of Horticultural Science, actively promoting the development of the horticulture, arboriculture and landscape profession in Hong Kong. He also provides consulting services to various local organisations.
Dr. Zhang is dedicated to promoting educational innovation and advancing applied education in Hong Kong. He advocates for closer collaboration among educational institutions, industry, and other stakeholders within the "industry-academia-research" model. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture, Arboriculture, and Landscape Management programme, which he established, is one of the first applied degree programmes in Hong Kong, emphasising the integration of theory and practice while providing extensive internship opportunities and work-based learning experiences. Launched in the academic year 2022/23, this programme marks a significant milestone in the evolution of applied higher education in Hong Kong.
QUALIFICATIONS
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PhD in Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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MPhil in Botany, South China Agricultural University |
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BA in Forestry, South China Agricultural University |
EMPLOYMENT
| 2020 – Present | Associate Professor, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) |
| 2015 – 2019 | Assistant Professor, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) |
| 2014 – 2015 | Teaching Fellow, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) |
| 2012 – 2014 | Post-doctoral Fellow, The University of Hong Kong |
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
| 2014 | Professional Member, Arboricultural Association of the United Kingdom |
| 2011 | Certified Arborist, International Society of Arboriculture USA |
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
| 2019 – Present | Academic Committee Member, Advanced Diploma in Tree Management and Conservation, HKU SPACE |
| 2018 – Present | Assessment Member, Certification Board Member, Hong Kong Organic Resource Centre Certification Limited |
| 2017 – Present | Vice President, Hong Kong Institute of Horticultural Science |
| 2017 – Present | Academic Advisor, Hong Kong Landscape and Arboriculture Professionals General Union |
| 2015 – Present | Expert, External Relation Office, VTC |
| 2016 – Present | Academic Advisor, Hong Kong Greening Contractors Association |
| 2012 – Present | External Advisor, Accredited Arboricultural Practitioners (AAP) Scheme, The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects |
RESEARCH GRANTS
- 2024– 2024, RGC Inter-Institutional Development Scheme (IIDS), Seminar Series on “Smart City with Nature-based Solutions – Discovering Urban Forestry and Landscape Ecology”, HK$442,659 (Principal Investigator)
- 2023 – 2025, RGC Research Matching Grant Scheme (RMGS) for the Establishment of the Wu Jieh Yee Arboriculture Education & Research Centre, HK$3,200,000 (Principal Investigator)
- 2023 – 2025, Wu Jieh Yee Charitable Foundation, Establishment of the Wu Jieh Yee Arboriculture Education & Research Centre, HK$5,000,000 (Principal Investigator)
- 2022 – 2025, Quality Enhancement Support Scheme (QESS), Formation and development of a Work Integrated Learning hub for diverse programmes of THEi, HK$5,867,715 (Principal Investigator)
- 2022 – 2024, Environment and Conservation Fund (Environmental Research, Technology Demonstration and Conference Projects), Does the “Right Tree, Right Place” principle increase carbon sequestration of urban trees?, HK$$380,444 (Principal Investigator)
- 2020 – 2023, RGC Faculty Development Scheme (FDS), Pioneering environmental sensing technologies in microclimate research: evidence-based study of urban green infrastructures combatting urban heat island and climate change, HK$843,630 (Principal Investigator)
- 2020 – 2023, RGC Faculty Development Scheme (FDS), Effects of sewage sludge-Chinese medicinal herbal residue-biochar amendment on antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes in agricultural soil and plants, HK$782,942 (Co-Principal Investigator)
- 2020 – 2022, Education Bureau, Pilot Project on the Development of Applied Degree Programmes, Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management, HK$2,000,000 (Principal Investigator)
- 2020 – 2022, RGC Faculty Development Scheme (FDS), Soil Properties and Microbial Communities in Relation to Tree Performance across Urban Green Space (UGS) Types in Hong Kong, HK$881,426 (Principal Investigator)
- 2020 – 2021, RGC Inter-Institutional Development Scheme (IIDS), Seminar Series on “Finding our way out for our urban forest – the lessons learned from the aftermath after super typhoon”, HK$357,290 (Co-Principal Investigator)
- 2020 – 2021, Highway Department, Brown Root Rot Disease Tests, HK$1,100,000 (Principal Investigator)
- 2019 – 2020, Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme, Knowledge Exchange Programme for Enhancing Urban Horticulture Industry: Expediting Technologies and Sustainability Mindset Series, HK$321,000 (Principal Investigator)
- 2019 – 2019, RGC Inter-Institutional Development Scheme (IIDS), Seminar on Arboriculture and Sustainable Urban Forest Management, HK$368,603 (Principal Investigator)
SELECTED PUBLICATION
- Louis, Shing Him Lee, Hao Zhang, Tsz Kwun Ng, Shun Cheong Lo, Alan, Siu Lun Yu. 2023. Structure and species composition of tree stands on verges and slopes along a major highway in Hong Kong. Journal of Forestry Research 34(5), 1347–1358. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-023-01601-w
- Louis, Shing Him Lee, Hao Zhang, Tsz Kwun Ng, Shun Cheong Lo, Alan, Siu Lun Yu. 2023. Streamlining urban forest monitoring based on a large-scale tree survey: A case study of highway vegetation in Hong Kong. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 195(1), 198
- Louis, Shing Him Lee, Hao Zhang, Tsz Kwun Ng, Shun Cheong Lo, Alan, Siu Lun Yu. 2022. Analysing urban trees on verges and slopes along a highway using machine learning methods. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening 78, 127786
- Hao Zhang, Tsz Kwun Ng, Kai Chun Lee, Zoen Wing Leung, Wai Fu Yau, Wai Shing Wong. 2022. Development and evaluation of Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) as a preliminary diagnostic tool for brown root rot disease caused by Phellinus noxius (Corner) G.H. Cunningham in Hong Kong Urban Tree Management. Sustainability 14 (15): 9708. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14159708
- Tris Kee, Hao Zhang. 2022. Digital experiential learning for sustainable horticulture and landscape management education. Sustainability 14(15):9116.DOI: 10.1080/13603116.2022.2112771
- Sifeng Wang, Hao Zhang. 2022. Tree composition and diversity in relation to urban park history in Hong Kong, China. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening 67: 127430
- Min Pan, Pui Ching Yau, Kai Chun Lee, Hao Zhang, Vincent Lee, Cheuk Yi Lai, Ho Juen Fan. 2021. Nutrient accumulation and environmental risks of biosolids and different fertilizers on horticultural plants. Water Air Soil Pollution 232: 480
- CY Jim, Hao Zhang, Ling Chui Hui, John Parker. 2021. Agreement levels of London tree officers towards the benefits and costs of urban forests. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening 65:127356
- Louis S.H. Lee, Hao Zhang, C.Y. Jim. 2021. Serviceable tree volume: an alternative tool to assess ecosystem services provided by ornamental trees in urban forests. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening 59:127003
- N L Chau, CY Jim, Hao Zhang. 2020. Species-specific holistic assessment of tree structure and defects in urban Hong Kong. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening 55:126813
- LC Hui, CY Jim, Hao Zhang. 2020. Allometry of urban trees in subtropical Hong Kong and effects of habitat types. Landscape Ecology 35:1143-1160
- Po Ying Lai, C.Y. Jim, Hao Zhang. 2020. Heritage trees in Macau: Relationships amongst biomass structure, age and ecosystem services. Arboriculture and Urban Forestry 46:109-134
- Louis Lee, CY Jim, Hao Zhang. 2019. Tree density and diversity in Hong Kong’s public housing estates: from provision injustice to socio-ecological inclusiveness. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening 46:126468
- Yang Xing, Peter Brimblecombe, Sifeng, Wang, Hao Zhang. 2019. Tree distribution, morphology and modelled air pollution in urban parks of Hong Kong. Journal of Environmental Management 248:109304
- Po Ying Lai, C.Y. Jim, Guang Da Tang, Wen Jun Hong, Hao Zhang. 2019. Spatial differentiation of heritage trees in the rapidly-urbanizing city of Shenzhen, China. Landscape and Urban Planning 181:148-156
CONFERENCES PRESENTATIONS
- Hao Zhang. Comparison of Three Hydroponic Systems in Hong Kong. V European Horticultural Congress – EHC2024 (SHE2024), 12- 16 May 2024, Bucharest, Romania. (Oral presentation)
- Hao Zhang. Enhancing Urban Forest Structure along San Tin Highway in Hong Kong. 2nd World Forum on Urban Forests, Food and Agriculture. 16-20 October 2023, Washington DC, USA. (Oral presentation)
- Hao Zhang. Soil Properties in Relation to Tree Performance across Urban Green Space (UGS) Types In Hong Kong. SGEM Vienna Green 2022 “Green Sciences For Green Life”, 22nd SGEM Earth & Planetary Sciences Conference 2022, 6 – 9 December 2022, Vienna, Austria. (Oral presentation)
- Hao Zhang. Air Purification by Urban Park Trees in Hong Kong. The 10th IALE World Congress, 1-5 July 2019, Milano, Italy (Oral presentation)
- Hao Zhang. Urban Tree Structure and Diversity in relation to Park History in Hong Kong. The 6th Fabos Conference on Landscape and Greenway Planning, 28-30 March 2019, University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA (Oral presentation)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Urban Horticulture
- Urban Forestry and Urban Greening
- Landscape Ecology
- Restoration Ecology