Pui Sang LAU
劉培生
PhD in Biology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 1995

Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Education

Senior Lecturer
Division of Environment and Sustainability

TPG Programs Coordinator (Environment and Sustainability)

UG Programs Coordinator (Environment and Sustainability)



(852) 2358 6915
pslau@ust.hk
Room 4361
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ORCID
0000-0002-7445-051X

Scopus ID
7202626176




Research Interest Publications Projects Teaching Assignment RPG Supervision Space used




Research Interest

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Bioaerosols
Biomarkers and microbial VOCs
General air quality
Environmental education



Publications

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2020 1

Traffic-related air pollution and Hong Kong school children: abridged secondary publication
Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi, v. 26, (6), December 2020, p. 6-9
Lao, Xiang Qian; Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, C. H. Y.; Yu, T. S. I. Article

2019 1

Associations Of Wheeze During The First 18 Months Of Life With Indoor Nitrogen Dioxide, Formaldehyde, And Family History Of Asthma: A Prospective Cohort Study
Hong Kong Medical Journal, v. 25, (1), February 2019, p. 20-23
Li, Albert Martin; Fung, Cecilia K.C.; Yu, Ignatius Tak Sun; Goggins, William Bernard; Chan, Gilbert Y.S.; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Arthur Pui Sang; Leung, J.O.S. Article

2018 1

Household Cleaning Products and the Risk of Allergic Dermatitis: a Prospective Cohort Study With Primary‐school Children
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, v. 32, (4), April 2018, p. 624-631
Liu, X.; Tan, L.; Yu, I.T.S.; Zhang, Z.; Wong, C.C.-Y.; Guo, C.; Ho, K.F.; Lau, Pui Sang; Yeoh, E.K.; Lee, A.; Lao, X.Q. Article

2017 2

Association of Wheeze During the First 18 Months of Life With Indoor Nitrogen Dioxide, Formaldehyde, and Family History of Asthma: a Prospective Cohort Study
Hong Kong medical journal = 香港醫學雜誌, v. 23, (3), 1 June 2017, p. 19-23
Yu, Ignatius T.; Li, Albert M.; Goggins, Williams; Leung, J. O. S; Chan, G. Y.; Fung, Cecilia K.; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Pui Sang Article
Dietary Patterns and the Risk of Rhinitis in Primary School Children: A Prospective Cohort Study
Scientific Reports, v. 7, March 2017, article number 44610
Liu, Xudong; Wong, Claudie Chiu Yi; Yu, Ignatius Tak Sun; Zhang, Zilong; Tan, Lixing; Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, Albert; Yeoh, Eng Kiong; Lao, Xiang Qian Article

2016 1

Frequent Use of Household Cleaning Products is Associated with Rhinitis in Chinese Children
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, v. 138, (3), September 2016, p. 754-760
Liu, Xudong; Lao, Xiang Qian; Wong, Claudie Chiu-Yi; Tan, Lixing; Zhang, Zilong; Wong, Tze Wai; Tse, Lap-ah; Lau, Pui Sang; Yu, Ignatius T. S. Article

2014 3

Characterization of size-segregated aerosols using ToF-SIMS imaging and depth profiling
Surface and interface analysis, v. 46, (7), July 2014, p. 480-488
Cheng, Wenjuan; Weng, Lutao; Li, Yongjie; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung; Chan, Chi Ming Article
Ambient VOCs Characterized by the IMR-MS Multiple Gas Analyzer
The 4th International Workshop on Regional Air Quality Management in Rapidly Developing Economic Regions, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, 14-17 January 2014
Lau, P. S. Arthur; Lee, Hin Kwong; Leung, Pou Ian Tiga Conference paper
Prospective Cohort Study on Health Effects of School Environmental Air Quality in Hong Kong School Children
Indoor Air 2014 - 13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, 2014, p. 687-690
Lao, Xiangqian; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Adrien Kam Cheuk; Ho, Kinfai; Claudie, Chiu Yi Wong; Yu, Ignatius Tak Sun Conference paper

2013 2

Surface Chemical Composition of Size-Fractionated Urban Walkway Aerosols Determined by X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Aerosol Science and Technology, v. 47, (10), October 2013, p. 1118-1124
Cheng, Wenjuan; Weng, Lutao; Li, Yongjie; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung; Chan, Chi-Ming Article
Surface Chemical Composition of Size-fractionated Urban Walkway Aerosols Determined by XPS and ToF-SIMS
European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013, Vienna, Austria, 7-12 April 2013
Cheng, Wenjuan; Weng, Lutao; Li, Yongjie; Lau, Arthur; Chan, Chak Keung; Chan, Chi Ming Conference paper

2012 2

Bioactive and total endotoxins in atmospheric aerosols in the Pearl River Delta region, China
Atmospheric environment, v. 47, February 2012, p. 3-11
Cheng, Jessica Y. W.; Hui, Esther L. C.; Lau, Pui Sang Article
Characterization of Organic Particles from Incense Burning Using an Aerodyne High-Resolution Time-of-Flight Aerosol Mass Spectrometer
Aerosol science and technology, v. 46, (6), June 2012, p. 654-665
Li, Yongjie; Yeung, Joe W.T.; Leung, Tiga P.I.; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung Article

2011 1

Quantification of Airborne Elemental Carbon by Digital Imaging
Aerosol Science and Technology, v. 45, (5), May 2011, p. 581-586
Cheng, Jessica Y. W.; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Pui Sang Article

2010 5

Acid-Catalyzed Condensed-Phase Reactions of Limonene and Terpineol and Their Impacts on Gas-to-Particle Partitioning in the Formation of Organic Aerosols
Environmental Science and Technology, v. 44, (14), July 2010, p. 5483-5489
Li, Yong Jie; Cheong, Gema Y.L.; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung Article
Growth and Shrinkage of New Particles in the Atmosphere in Hong Kong
Aerosol Science and Technology, v. 44, (8), August 2010, p. 639-650
Yao, Xiaohong; Choi, M.Y.; Lau, N.T.; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung; Fang, Ming Article
An in vivo system studying the transformation and fate of sesquiterpene emitted directly from fungi
2010 International Aerosol Conference, Helsinki, Finland, August 29 - September 3, 2010
Yuan, Mingyue; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Pui Sang Conference paper
Sampling artifacts of 3-hydroxy fatty acids as biomarkers for quantification of endotoxins in ambient aerosols
2010 International Aerosol Conference, Helsinki, Finland, August 29 - September 3, 2010
Hui, E.L.C.; Lau, A.P.S. Conference paper
Sesquiterpenes emitted from six common fungi collected from ambient air
2010 International Aerosol Conference, Helsinki, Finland, August 29 - September 3, 2010
Leung, Pou Ian; Lau, A.P.S. Conference paper

2009 7

A Multilevel Antimicrobial Coating Based on Polymer-Encapsulated ClO2
Langmuir, v. 25, (23), December 2009, p. 13472-13480
Li, Yan; Leung, Wai Kin; Yeung, King Lun; Lau, Pui Sang; Kwan, Joseph Kai Cho Article
Bactericidal and sporicidal performance of a polymer-encapsulated chlorine dioxide-coated surface
Journal of Applied Microbiology, v. 106, (5), May 2009, p. 1463-1472
Leung, Wai kin; Lau, Pui Sang; Yeung, King Lun Article
Carbon content of common airborne fungal species and fungal contribution to aerosol organic carbon in a subtropical city
Atmospheric Environment, v. 43, (17), June 2009, p. 2781-2787
Cheng, Yuen Wah; Chan, Chak Keung; Lee, Chung Te; Lau, Pui Sang Article
Source analysis of high particulate matter days in Hong Kong
Atmospheric environment, v. 43, (6), February 2009, p. 1196-1203
Huang, Xiao-Feng; Yu, Jian Zhen; Yuan, Zibing; Lau, Alexis K.H.; Louie, Peter K.K. Article
A multi-level antimicrobial coating for a healthier environment
American Chemical Society 238th National Meeting & Exposition, Washington D.C., U.S.A. August 16-20, 2009
Leung, Wai Kin; Lau, Arthur P.S.; Yeung, King Lun; Chen, Xinqing Conference paper
Acid-catalyzed reactions of limonene and terpineol and their implication in secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation
European Aerosol Conference, European Aerosol Assembly, Karlsruhe, Germany, Sept 6-11, 2009, T028A03
Li, Y.J.; Cheong, G.Y.L.; Lee, A.K.Y.; Lau, Arthur P.S.; Chan, Chak Keung Conference paper
Endotoxins loading in atmospheric aerosols in the Pearl River Delta cities
European Aerosol Conference 2009, European Aerosol Assembly, Karlsruhe, Germany, Sept 6-11, 2009, T058A15
Lau, Arthur P.S.; Cheng, Jessica Y.W. Conference paper

2008 6

A re-evaluation on the atmospheric significance of octanal vapor uptake by acidic particles: Roles of particle acidity and gas-phase octanal concentration
Aerosol science and technology, v. 42, (12), December 2008, p. 992-1000
Lee, King Yin Alex; Li, Yongjie; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung Article
Accretion reactions of octanal catalyzed by sulfuric acid: Product identification, reaction pathways, and atmospheric implications
Environmental science & technology, v. 42, (19), October 2008, p. 7138-7145
Li, Yongjie; Lee, King Yin Alex; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung Article
Aerodynamic properties of biohazardous aerosols in hospitals
Hong Kong Medical Journal, v. 14, (1), February 2008, p. 26-28
Fang, M.; Lau, A.P.S.; Chan, Chak Keung; Hung, C. T.; Lee, T. W. Article
Assessment of the atmospheric fungal prevalence through field ergosterol measurement I - Determination of the specific ergosterol content in common ambient fungal spores and yeast cells
Atmospheric environment, v. 42, (22), July 2008, p. 5526-5533
Cheng, Yuen Wah; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming Article
Assessment of the atmospheric fungal prevalence through field ergosterol measurement II: Establishing the conversion factor
Atmospheric environment, v. 42, (22), July 2008, p. 5534-5541
Cheng, Jessica Y.W.; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming Article
Bioaerosols - Significance, Assessment and Impact in the Atmosphere
Conference on Climate and Environment in the Pearl River Delta City Cluster, Guangzhou,PRC, January 7-9, 2008
Lau, Arthur P.S. Conference paper

2007 4

Source identification analysis for the airborne bacteria and fungi using a biomarker approach
Atmospheric environment, v. 41, (13), April 2007, p. 2831-2843
Lee, King Yin Alex; Lau, Pui Sang; Cheng, Yuen Wah; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung Article
Fungal Contribution To The Ambient Organic Carbon
European Aerosol Conference 2007, Salzburg, September 9-14, 2007
Cheng, Jessica Y.W.; Lau, Arthur P.S.; Fang, Ming Conference paper
Smart hygienic coating for a healthier living environment
American Chemical Society 234th National Meeting & Exposition, Boston, U.S.A., August 19-23, 2007
Leung, W.K.; Lau, A.P.S.; Yeung, K.L. Conference paper
The Mobile real-time Air monitoring Platform (MAP)
10th International Conference on Atmospheric Sciences and Applications to Air Quality, Hong Kong
Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak K.; Yao, Xiaohong; Lau, Ngai Ting; Lau, Pui Sang Conference paper

2006 6

A comparative study of the organic matter in PM2.5 from three Chinese megacities in three different climatic zones
Atmospheric environment, v. 40, (21), July 2006, p. 3983-3994
Feng, Jialiang; Hu, Min; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming; He, Lingyan; Tang, Xiaoyan Article
Ergosterol as a biomarker for the quantification of the fungal biomass in atmospheric aerosols
Atmospheric environment, v. 40, (2), January 2006, p. 249-259
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, King Yin Alex; Chan, Chak Keung; Fang, M. Article
Possible sampling artifact in real time particle size distributions related to sampling rate
Aerosol science and technology, v. 40, (12), December 2006, p. 1080-1089
Yao, Xiao hong; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Ngai Ting; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming Article
Ergosterol - conversion factor for estimating fungal concentration in ambient aerosols
7th International Aerosol Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Lau, Arthur P.S.; Fang, Ming; Cheng, Jessica Y.W. Conference paper
Possible Sampling artifact for on-road nano-particle measurements
7th International Aerosol Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Yao, Xiaohong; Lau, Ngai Ting; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung Conference paper
The bioaerosols associated with air-conditioned bedrooms during summer nights
7th International Aerosol Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Cheng, Jessica Y.W.; Kwan, Frances K.M.; Lau, Arthur P.S. Conference paper

2004 8

Seasonal variation in antioxidative responses and acetylcholinesterase activity in Perna viridis in eastern oceanic and western estuarine waters of Hong Kong
Continental shelf research, v. 24, (16), October 2004, p. 1969-1987
Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, H. L.; Garrigues, P. Article
The 3-hydroxy fatty acids as biomarkers for quantification and characterization of endotoxins and Gram-negative bacteria in atmospheric aerosols in Hong Kong
Atmospheric environment, v. 38, (37), December 2004, p. 6307-6317
Lee, King Yin Alex; Chan, Chak Keung; Fang, Ming; Lau, Pui Sang Article
Is air-borne fungi playing a role in atmospheric corrosion?
Abstract, The 3rd Asian Aerosol Conference, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, Jan 6-9, p. 255
Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, Stanley; Chan, Chak Keung Conference paper
Plant antioxidant enzymes and metabolites as bioindicators to air pollutants
Abstract, The 3rd Asian Aerosol Conference, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, Jan 6-9, 2004, P274
Lau, Pui Sang; Kwan, Frances Conference paper
Seasonal variations of the indoor and outdoor profile of the airborne bacteria and fungi in Hong Kong
Abstract, The 3rd Asian Aerosol Conference, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, Jan 6-9, p. 253
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, King Yin; Kwan, Frances Conference paper
The 3-OH fatty acids as bacterial marker in assessing mass loading and potential allergenic potential in ambient aerosols
Journal of Aerosol Science, Supplement 1 - Abstracts of European Aerosol Conference 2004, Supplement: S401-402
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, K.Y.; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung Conference paper
The quantification of 3-OH fatty acids and ergosterol as markers in assessing the allergenic bacteria and fungi in ambient air in Hong Kong
Journal of Aerosol Science, Abstracts of European Aerosol Conference, 34, S2, 1427-1428
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, King Yin; Chan, Chak Keung Conference paper
Use of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for detection of airborne bacteria and fungi in ambient environment
Abstract, The 3rd Asian Aerosol Conference, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, Jan 6-9, p. 162
Lee, King Yin; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Pui Sang Conference paper

2003 4

Effect of size, tissue parts and location on six biochemical markers in the green-lipped mussel, Perna viridis
Marine pollution bulletin, v. 46, (12), December 2003, p. 1563-1572
Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, H. L Article
Size distributions and formation of ionic species in atmospheric particulate pollutants in Beijing, China: 1 - inorganic ions
Atmospheric environment, v. 37, (21), July 2003, p. 2991-3000
Yao, Xiaohong; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung; Hu, Min Article
Size Distributions And Formation Of Ionic Species In Atmospheric Particulate Pollutants in Beijing, China: 2 - Dicarboxylic Acids
Atmospheric environment, v.37, (21), July 2003, p. 3001-3007
Yao, Xiaohong; Lau, Arthur P.S.; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung; Hu, Min Article
The Isolation And Characterization Of Type 1 Metallothionein (MT) cDNA From A Heavy-metal-tolerant plant, Festuca rubra cv. Merlin
Plant science, v.164, (1), January 2003, p. 51-60
Ma, Mi; Lau, Pui Sang; Jia, Yan Tao; Tsang, Wing Keung; Lam, SKS; Tam, Nora F.Y; Wong, Yuk Shan Article

2002 2

Diurnal variations of indoor and outdoor profile of the air-borne bacteria and fungi in Hong Kong
Sixth International Aerosol Conference Abstracts, September 9-13, Taipei, Taiwan, Vol 2: 725-726
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, K.Y.; Kwan, Frances K. M.; Tsang, Wing Keung; Chan, Chak Keung Conference paper
The development of potential biomarkers for the Pearl River estuarine region
Symposium on Estuary Research, Pearl River Estuary Pollution Project, 23-25 April, HKUST
Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, Hiu Lam Conference paper

1999 2

Biodegradation capacity of tributyltin by two Chlorella species
Environmental pollution, v.105, (3), June 1999, p. 289-297
Tsang, CK; Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS Article
Effect of metal interference, pH and temperature on Cu and Ni biosorption by Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella miniata
Environmental technology, v.20, (9), September 1999, p. 953-961
Lau, PS; Lee, HY; Tsang, CCK; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS Article

1998 4

Effect of carrageenan immobilization on the physiological activities of Chlorella vulgaris
Bioresource technology, v.63, (2), February 1998, p. 115-121
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS Article
Metal removal studied by a laboratory scale immobilized microalgal reactor
Journal of Environmental Sciences, v.10, (4), December 1998, p. 474-478
Lau, Arthur; Wong, Yuk Shan; Zhang, T.; Tam, N.F.Y. Article
Operational Optimization of Batchwise Nutrient Removal From Wastewater by Carrageenan Immobilized Chlorella Vulgaris
Water Science and Technology, v.38, (1), 1998, p. 185-192
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS Article
微藻废水处理装置(Algabiotor)的设计和操作
国防环境科学及工程技术研究 / 国防科工委工程设计研究总院. 北京 : 中国环境科学出版社, 1998, p. 9-17
張統; 劉少懷; 黃玉山; 劉培生; 譚鳳儀 Book chapter

1997 3

Preliminary studies of the identification and expression of metallothionein-like gene in Festuca rubra
Acta Botanica Sinica, v.39, (11), 1997, p. 1078-1081
Ma, M.; Tsang, W.K.; Kwan k. m, F.; Lau, P.S.; Wong, Y.S. Article
Wastewater nutrients (N and P) removal by carrageenan and alginate immobilized Chlorella vulgaris
Environmental technology, v.18, (9), September 1997, p. 945-951
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS Article
Carrageenan as a Matrix for Immobilizing Microalgal Cells for Wastewater Nutrients Removal
Wastewater Treatment with Algae / Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 1998, p. 145-163
Lau, Pui Sang; Tam, N.F.Y.; Wong, Y.S. Book chapter

1996 1

Wastewater nutrients removal by Chlorella vulgaris: Optimization through acclimation
Environmental technology, v.17, (2), February 1996, p. 183-189
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS Article

1995 2

Effect of Algal Density on the Nutrient Removal from Primary Settled Waste-water
Environmental pollution, v.89, (1), 1995, p. 59-66
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS Article
The toxicity of marine sediments in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong
Marine pollution bulletin, v.31, (4-12), April 1995, p. 464-470
Wong, YS; Tam, NFY; Lau, PS; Xue, XZ Article

1994 2

Influence of organic-N sources on an algal wastewater treatment system
Resources Conservation and Recycling, v. 11, (1-4), June 1994, p. 197-208
Lau, Pui Sang; Tam, NFY; Wong, Yuk Shan Article
Waste-Water Inorganic N and P Removal by Immobilized Chlorella Vulgaris
Water Science and Technology, v. 30, (6), 1994, p. 369-374
Tam, NFY; Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, Yuk Shan Conference paper


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Article 1

Traffic-related air pollution and Hong Kong school children: abridged secondary publication
Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi, v. 26, (6), December 2020, p. 6-9
Lao, Xiang Qian; Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, C. H. Y.; Yu, T. S. I.


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Article 1

Associations Of Wheeze During The First 18 Months Of Life With Indoor Nitrogen Dioxide, Formaldehyde, And Family History Of Asthma: A Prospective Cohort Study
Hong Kong Medical Journal, v. 25, (1), February 2019, p. 20-23
Li, Albert Martin; Fung, Cecilia K.C.; Yu, Ignatius Tak Sun; Goggins, William Bernard; Chan, Gilbert Y.S.; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Arthur Pui Sang; Leung, J.O.S.


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Article 1

Household Cleaning Products and the Risk of Allergic Dermatitis: a Prospective Cohort Study With Primary‐school Children
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, v. 32, (4), April 2018, p. 624-631
Liu, X.; Tan, L.; Yu, I.T.S.; Zhang, Z.; Wong, C.C.-Y.; Guo, C.; Ho, K.F.; Lau, Pui Sang; Yeoh, E.K.; Lee, A.; Lao, X.Q.


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Article 2

Association of Wheeze During the First 18 Months of Life With Indoor Nitrogen Dioxide, Formaldehyde, and Family History of Asthma: a Prospective Cohort Study
Hong Kong medical journal = 香港醫學雜誌, v. 23, (3), 1 June 2017, p. 19-23
Yu, Ignatius T.; Li, Albert M.; Goggins, Williams; Leung, J. O. S; Chan, G. Y.; Fung, Cecilia K.; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Pui Sang
Dietary Patterns and the Risk of Rhinitis in Primary School Children: A Prospective Cohort Study
Scientific Reports, v. 7, March 2017, article number 44610
Liu, Xudong; Wong, Claudie Chiu Yi; Yu, Ignatius Tak Sun; Zhang, Zilong; Tan, Lixing; Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, Albert; Yeoh, Eng Kiong; Lao, Xiang Qian


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Article 1

Frequent Use of Household Cleaning Products is Associated with Rhinitis in Chinese Children
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, v. 138, (3), September 2016, p. 754-760
Liu, Xudong; Lao, Xiang Qian; Wong, Claudie Chiu-Yi; Tan, Lixing; Zhang, Zilong; Wong, Tze Wai; Tse, Lap-ah; Lau, Pui Sang; Yu, Ignatius T. S.


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Article 1

Characterization of size-segregated aerosols using ToF-SIMS imaging and depth profiling
Surface and interface analysis, v. 46, (7), July 2014, p. 480-488
Cheng, Wenjuan; Weng, Lutao; Li, Yongjie; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung; Chan, Chi Ming

Conference paper 2

Ambient VOCs Characterized by the IMR-MS Multiple Gas Analyzer
The 4th International Workshop on Regional Air Quality Management in Rapidly Developing Economic Regions, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, 14-17 January 2014
Lau, P. S. Arthur; Lee, Hin Kwong; Leung, Pou Ian Tiga
Prospective Cohort Study on Health Effects of School Environmental Air Quality in Hong Kong School Children
Indoor Air 2014 - 13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, 2014, p. 687-690
Lao, Xiangqian; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Adrien Kam Cheuk; Ho, Kinfai; Claudie, Chiu Yi Wong; Yu, Ignatius Tak Sun


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Article 1

Surface Chemical Composition of Size-Fractionated Urban Walkway Aerosols Determined by X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Aerosol Science and Technology, v. 47, (10), October 2013, p. 1118-1124
Cheng, Wenjuan; Weng, Lutao; Li, Yongjie; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung; Chan, Chi-Ming

Conference paper 1

Surface Chemical Composition of Size-fractionated Urban Walkway Aerosols Determined by XPS and ToF-SIMS
European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013, Vienna, Austria, 7-12 April 2013
Cheng, Wenjuan; Weng, Lutao; Li, Yongjie; Lau, Arthur; Chan, Chak Keung; Chan, Chi Ming


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Article 2

Bioactive and total endotoxins in atmospheric aerosols in the Pearl River Delta region, China
Atmospheric environment, v. 47, February 2012, p. 3-11
Cheng, Jessica Y. W.; Hui, Esther L. C.; Lau, Pui Sang
Characterization of Organic Particles from Incense Burning Using an Aerodyne High-Resolution Time-of-Flight Aerosol Mass Spectrometer
Aerosol science and technology, v. 46, (6), June 2012, p. 654-665
Li, Yongjie; Yeung, Joe W.T.; Leung, Tiga P.I.; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung


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Article 1

Quantification of Airborne Elemental Carbon by Digital Imaging
Aerosol Science and Technology, v. 45, (5), May 2011, p. 581-586
Cheng, Jessica Y. W.; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Pui Sang


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Article 2

Acid-Catalyzed Condensed-Phase Reactions of Limonene and Terpineol and Their Impacts on Gas-to-Particle Partitioning in the Formation of Organic Aerosols
Environmental Science and Technology, v. 44, (14), July 2010, p. 5483-5489
Li, Yong Jie; Cheong, Gema Y.L.; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung
Growth and Shrinkage of New Particles in the Atmosphere in Hong Kong
Aerosol Science and Technology, v. 44, (8), August 2010, p. 639-650
Yao, Xiaohong; Choi, M.Y.; Lau, N.T.; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung; Fang, Ming

Conference paper 3

An in vivo system studying the transformation and fate of sesquiterpene emitted directly from fungi
2010 International Aerosol Conference, Helsinki, Finland, August 29 - September 3, 2010
Yuan, Mingyue; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Pui Sang
Sampling artifacts of 3-hydroxy fatty acids as biomarkers for quantification of endotoxins in ambient aerosols
2010 International Aerosol Conference, Helsinki, Finland, August 29 - September 3, 2010
Hui, E.L.C.; Lau, A.P.S.
Sesquiterpenes emitted from six common fungi collected from ambient air
2010 International Aerosol Conference, Helsinki, Finland, August 29 - September 3, 2010
Leung, Pou Ian; Lau, A.P.S.


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Article 4

A Multilevel Antimicrobial Coating Based on Polymer-Encapsulated ClO2
Langmuir, v. 25, (23), December 2009, p. 13472-13480
Li, Yan; Leung, Wai Kin; Yeung, King Lun; Lau, Pui Sang; Kwan, Joseph Kai Cho
Bactericidal and sporicidal performance of a polymer-encapsulated chlorine dioxide-coated surface
Journal of Applied Microbiology, v. 106, (5), May 2009, p. 1463-1472
Leung, Wai kin; Lau, Pui Sang; Yeung, King Lun
Carbon content of common airborne fungal species and fungal contribution to aerosol organic carbon in a subtropical city
Atmospheric Environment, v. 43, (17), June 2009, p. 2781-2787
Cheng, Yuen Wah; Chan, Chak Keung; Lee, Chung Te; Lau, Pui Sang
Source analysis of high particulate matter days in Hong Kong
Atmospheric environment, v. 43, (6), February 2009, p. 1196-1203
Huang, Xiao-Feng; Yu, Jian Zhen; Yuan, Zibing; Lau, Alexis K.H.; Louie, Peter K.K.

Conference paper 3

A multi-level antimicrobial coating for a healthier environment
American Chemical Society 238th National Meeting & Exposition, Washington D.C., U.S.A. August 16-20, 2009
Leung, Wai Kin; Lau, Arthur P.S.; Yeung, King Lun; Chen, Xinqing
Acid-catalyzed reactions of limonene and terpineol and their implication in secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation
European Aerosol Conference, European Aerosol Assembly, Karlsruhe, Germany, Sept 6-11, 2009, T028A03
Li, Y.J.; Cheong, G.Y.L.; Lee, A.K.Y.; Lau, Arthur P.S.; Chan, Chak Keung
Endotoxins loading in atmospheric aerosols in the Pearl River Delta cities
European Aerosol Conference 2009, European Aerosol Assembly, Karlsruhe, Germany, Sept 6-11, 2009, T058A15
Lau, Arthur P.S.; Cheng, Jessica Y.W.


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Article 5

A re-evaluation on the atmospheric significance of octanal vapor uptake by acidic particles: Roles of particle acidity and gas-phase octanal concentration
Aerosol science and technology, v. 42, (12), December 2008, p. 992-1000
Lee, King Yin Alex; Li, Yongjie; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung
Accretion reactions of octanal catalyzed by sulfuric acid: Product identification, reaction pathways, and atmospheric implications
Environmental science & technology, v. 42, (19), October 2008, p. 7138-7145
Li, Yongjie; Lee, King Yin Alex; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung
Aerodynamic properties of biohazardous aerosols in hospitals
Hong Kong Medical Journal, v. 14, (1), February 2008, p. 26-28
Fang, M.; Lau, A.P.S.; Chan, Chak Keung; Hung, C. T.; Lee, T. W.
Assessment of the atmospheric fungal prevalence through field ergosterol measurement I - Determination of the specific ergosterol content in common ambient fungal spores and yeast cells
Atmospheric environment, v. 42, (22), July 2008, p. 5526-5533
Cheng, Yuen Wah; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming
Assessment of the atmospheric fungal prevalence through field ergosterol measurement II: Establishing the conversion factor
Atmospheric environment, v. 42, (22), July 2008, p. 5534-5541
Cheng, Jessica Y.W.; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming

Conference paper 1

Bioaerosols - Significance, Assessment and Impact in the Atmosphere
Conference on Climate and Environment in the Pearl River Delta City Cluster, Guangzhou,PRC, January 7-9, 2008
Lau, Arthur P.S.


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Article 1

Source identification analysis for the airborne bacteria and fungi using a biomarker approach
Atmospheric environment, v. 41, (13), April 2007, p. 2831-2843
Lee, King Yin Alex; Lau, Pui Sang; Cheng, Yuen Wah; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung

Conference paper 3

Fungal Contribution To The Ambient Organic Carbon
European Aerosol Conference 2007, Salzburg, September 9-14, 2007
Cheng, Jessica Y.W.; Lau, Arthur P.S.; Fang, Ming
Smart hygienic coating for a healthier living environment
American Chemical Society 234th National Meeting & Exposition, Boston, U.S.A., August 19-23, 2007
Leung, W.K.; Lau, A.P.S.; Yeung, K.L.
The Mobile real-time Air monitoring Platform (MAP)
10th International Conference on Atmospheric Sciences and Applications to Air Quality, Hong Kong
Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak K.; Yao, Xiaohong; Lau, Ngai Ting; Lau, Pui Sang


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Article 3

A comparative study of the organic matter in PM2.5 from three Chinese megacities in three different climatic zones
Atmospheric environment, v. 40, (21), July 2006, p. 3983-3994
Feng, Jialiang; Hu, Min; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming; He, Lingyan; Tang, Xiaoyan
Ergosterol as a biomarker for the quantification of the fungal biomass in atmospheric aerosols
Atmospheric environment, v. 40, (2), January 2006, p. 249-259
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, King Yin Alex; Chan, Chak Keung; Fang, M.
Possible sampling artifact in real time particle size distributions related to sampling rate
Aerosol science and technology, v. 40, (12), December 2006, p. 1080-1089
Yao, Xiao hong; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Ngai Ting; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming

Conference paper 3

Ergosterol - conversion factor for estimating fungal concentration in ambient aerosols
7th International Aerosol Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Lau, Arthur P.S.; Fang, Ming; Cheng, Jessica Y.W.
Possible Sampling artifact for on-road nano-particle measurements
7th International Aerosol Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Yao, Xiaohong; Lau, Ngai Ting; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung
The bioaerosols associated with air-conditioned bedrooms during summer nights
7th International Aerosol Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Cheng, Jessica Y.W.; Kwan, Frances K.M.; Lau, Arthur P.S.


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Article 2

Seasonal variation in antioxidative responses and acetylcholinesterase activity in Perna viridis in eastern oceanic and western estuarine waters of Hong Kong
Continental shelf research, v. 24, (16), October 2004, p. 1969-1987
Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, H. L.; Garrigues, P.
The 3-hydroxy fatty acids as biomarkers for quantification and characterization of endotoxins and Gram-negative bacteria in atmospheric aerosols in Hong Kong
Atmospheric environment, v. 38, (37), December 2004, p. 6307-6317
Lee, King Yin Alex; Chan, Chak Keung; Fang, Ming; Lau, Pui Sang

Conference paper 6

Is air-borne fungi playing a role in atmospheric corrosion?
Abstract, The 3rd Asian Aerosol Conference, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, Jan 6-9, p. 255
Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, Stanley; Chan, Chak Keung
Plant antioxidant enzymes and metabolites as bioindicators to air pollutants
Abstract, The 3rd Asian Aerosol Conference, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, Jan 6-9, 2004, P274
Lau, Pui Sang; Kwan, Frances
Seasonal variations of the indoor and outdoor profile of the airborne bacteria and fungi in Hong Kong
Abstract, The 3rd Asian Aerosol Conference, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, Jan 6-9, p. 253
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, King Yin; Kwan, Frances
The 3-OH fatty acids as bacterial marker in assessing mass loading and potential allergenic potential in ambient aerosols
Journal of Aerosol Science, Supplement 1 - Abstracts of European Aerosol Conference 2004, Supplement: S401-402
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, K.Y.; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung
The quantification of 3-OH fatty acids and ergosterol as markers in assessing the allergenic bacteria and fungi in ambient air in Hong Kong
Journal of Aerosol Science, Abstracts of European Aerosol Conference, 34, S2, 1427-1428
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, King Yin; Chan, Chak Keung
Use of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for detection of airborne bacteria and fungi in ambient environment
Abstract, The 3rd Asian Aerosol Conference, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, Jan 6-9, p. 162
Lee, King Yin; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Pui Sang


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Article 4

Effect of size, tissue parts and location on six biochemical markers in the green-lipped mussel, Perna viridis
Marine pollution bulletin, v. 46, (12), December 2003, p. 1563-1572
Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, H. L
Size distributions and formation of ionic species in atmospheric particulate pollutants in Beijing, China: 1 - inorganic ions
Atmospheric environment, v. 37, (21), July 2003, p. 2991-3000
Yao, Xiaohong; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung; Hu, Min
Size Distributions And Formation Of Ionic Species In Atmospheric Particulate Pollutants in Beijing, China: 2 - Dicarboxylic Acids
Atmospheric environment, v.37, (21), July 2003, p. 3001-3007
Yao, Xiaohong; Lau, Arthur P.S.; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung; Hu, Min
The Isolation And Characterization Of Type 1 Metallothionein (MT) cDNA From A Heavy-metal-tolerant plant, Festuca rubra cv. Merlin
Plant science, v.164, (1), January 2003, p. 51-60
Ma, Mi; Lau, Pui Sang; Jia, Yan Tao; Tsang, Wing Keung; Lam, SKS; Tam, Nora F.Y; Wong, Yuk Shan


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Conference paper 2

Diurnal variations of indoor and outdoor profile of the air-borne bacteria and fungi in Hong Kong
Sixth International Aerosol Conference Abstracts, September 9-13, Taipei, Taiwan, Vol 2: 725-726
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, K.Y.; Kwan, Frances K. M.; Tsang, Wing Keung; Chan, Chak Keung
The development of potential biomarkers for the Pearl River estuarine region
Symposium on Estuary Research, Pearl River Estuary Pollution Project, 23-25 April, HKUST
Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, Hiu Lam


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Article 2

Biodegradation capacity of tributyltin by two Chlorella species
Environmental pollution, v.105, (3), June 1999, p. 289-297
Tsang, CK; Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS
Effect of metal interference, pH and temperature on Cu and Ni biosorption by Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella miniata
Environmental technology, v.20, (9), September 1999, p. 953-961
Lau, PS; Lee, HY; Tsang, CCK; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS


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Article 3

Effect of carrageenan immobilization on the physiological activities of Chlorella vulgaris
Bioresource technology, v.63, (2), February 1998, p. 115-121
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS
Metal removal studied by a laboratory scale immobilized microalgal reactor
Journal of Environmental Sciences, v.10, (4), December 1998, p. 474-478
Lau, Arthur; Wong, Yuk Shan; Zhang, T.; Tam, N.F.Y.
Operational Optimization of Batchwise Nutrient Removal From Wastewater by Carrageenan Immobilized Chlorella Vulgaris
Water Science and Technology, v.38, (1), 1998, p. 185-192
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS

Book chapter 1

微藻废水处理装置(Algabiotor)的设计和操作
国防环境科学及工程技术研究 / 国防科工委工程设计研究总院. 北京 : 中国环境科学出版社, 1998, p. 9-17
張統; 劉少懷; 黃玉山; 劉培生; 譚鳳儀


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Article 2

Preliminary studies of the identification and expression of metallothionein-like gene in Festuca rubra
Acta Botanica Sinica, v.39, (11), 1997, p. 1078-1081
Ma, M.; Tsang, W.K.; Kwan k. m, F.; Lau, P.S.; Wong, Y.S.
Wastewater nutrients (N and P) removal by carrageenan and alginate immobilized Chlorella vulgaris
Environmental technology, v.18, (9), September 1997, p. 945-951
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS

Book chapter 1

Carrageenan as a Matrix for Immobilizing Microalgal Cells for Wastewater Nutrients Removal
Wastewater Treatment with Algae / Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 1998, p. 145-163
Lau, Pui Sang; Tam, N.F.Y.; Wong, Y.S.


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Article 1

Wastewater nutrients removal by Chlorella vulgaris: Optimization through acclimation
Environmental technology, v.17, (2), February 1996, p. 183-189
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS


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Article 2

Effect of Algal Density on the Nutrient Removal from Primary Settled Waste-water
Environmental pollution, v.89, (1), 1995, p. 59-66
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS
The toxicity of marine sediments in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong
Marine pollution bulletin, v.31, (4-12), April 1995, p. 464-470
Wong, YS; Tam, NFY; Lau, PS; Xue, XZ


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Article 1

Influence of organic-N sources on an algal wastewater treatment system
Resources Conservation and Recycling, v. 11, (1-4), June 1994, p. 197-208
Lau, Pui Sang; Tam, NFY; Wong, Yuk Shan

Conference paper 1

Waste-Water Inorganic N and P Removal by Immobilized Chlorella Vulgaris
Water Science and Technology, v. 30, (6), 1994, p. 369-374
Tam, NFY; Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, Yuk Shan


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2016 1

Frequent Use of Household Cleaning Products is Associated with Rhinitis in Chinese Children
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, v. 138, (3), September 2016, p. 754-760
Liu, Xudong; Lao, Xiang Qian; Wong, Claudie Chiu-Yi; Tan, Lixing; Zhang, Zilong; Wong, Tze Wai; Tse, Lap-ah; Lau, Pui Sang; Yu, Ignatius T. S. Article

2014 3

Characterization of size-segregated aerosols using ToF-SIMS imaging and depth profiling
Surface and interface analysis, v. 46, (7), July 2014, p. 480-488
Cheng, Wenjuan; Weng, Lutao; Li, Yongjie; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung; Chan, Chi Ming Article
Ambient VOCs Characterized by the IMR-MS Multiple Gas Analyzer
The 4th International Workshop on Regional Air Quality Management in Rapidly Developing Economic Regions, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, 14-17 January 2014
Lau, P. S. Arthur; Lee, Hin Kwong; Leung, Pou Ian Tiga Conference paper
Prospective Cohort Study on Health Effects of School Environmental Air Quality in Hong Kong School Children
Indoor Air 2014 - 13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, 2014, p. 687-690
Lao, Xiangqian; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Adrien Kam Cheuk; Ho, Kinfai; Claudie, Chiu Yi Wong; Yu, Ignatius Tak Sun Conference paper

2013 2

Surface Chemical Composition of Size-Fractionated Urban Walkway Aerosols Determined by X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Aerosol Science and Technology, v. 47, (10), October 2013, p. 1118-1124
Cheng, Wenjuan; Weng, Lutao; Li, Yongjie; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung; Chan, Chi-Ming Article
Surface Chemical Composition of Size-fractionated Urban Walkway Aerosols Determined by XPS and ToF-SIMS
European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013, Vienna, Austria, 7-12 April 2013
Cheng, Wenjuan; Weng, Lutao; Li, Yongjie; Lau, Arthur; Chan, Chak Keung; Chan, Chi Ming Conference paper

2012 2

Bioactive and total endotoxins in atmospheric aerosols in the Pearl River Delta region, China
Atmospheric environment, v. 47, February 2012, p. 3-11
Cheng, Jessica Y. W.; Hui, Esther L. C.; Lau, Pui Sang Article
Characterization of Organic Particles from Incense Burning Using an Aerodyne High-Resolution Time-of-Flight Aerosol Mass Spectrometer
Aerosol science and technology, v. 46, (6), June 2012, p. 654-665
Li, Yongjie; Yeung, Joe W.T.; Leung, Tiga P.I.; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung Article

2011 1

Quantification of Airborne Elemental Carbon by Digital Imaging
Aerosol Science and Technology, v. 45, (5), May 2011, p. 581-586
Cheng, Jessica Y. W.; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Pui Sang Article

2010 5

Acid-Catalyzed Condensed-Phase Reactions of Limonene and Terpineol and Their Impacts on Gas-to-Particle Partitioning in the Formation of Organic Aerosols
Environmental Science and Technology, v. 44, (14), July 2010, p. 5483-5489
Li, Yong Jie; Cheong, Gema Y.L.; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung Article
Growth and Shrinkage of New Particles in the Atmosphere in Hong Kong
Aerosol Science and Technology, v. 44, (8), August 2010, p. 639-650
Yao, Xiaohong; Choi, M.Y.; Lau, N.T.; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung; Fang, Ming Article
An in vivo system studying the transformation and fate of sesquiterpene emitted directly from fungi
2010 International Aerosol Conference, Helsinki, Finland, August 29 - September 3, 2010
Yuan, Mingyue; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Pui Sang Conference paper
Sampling artifacts of 3-hydroxy fatty acids as biomarkers for quantification of endotoxins in ambient aerosols
2010 International Aerosol Conference, Helsinki, Finland, August 29 - September 3, 2010
Hui, E.L.C.; Lau, A.P.S. Conference paper
Sesquiterpenes emitted from six common fungi collected from ambient air
2010 International Aerosol Conference, Helsinki, Finland, August 29 - September 3, 2010
Leung, Pou Ian; Lau, A.P.S. Conference paper

2009 7

A Multilevel Antimicrobial Coating Based on Polymer-Encapsulated ClO2
Langmuir, v. 25, (23), December 2009, p. 13472-13480
Li, Yan; Leung, Wai Kin; Yeung, King Lun; Lau, Pui Sang; Kwan, Joseph Kai Cho Article
Bactericidal and sporicidal performance of a polymer-encapsulated chlorine dioxide-coated surface
Journal of Applied Microbiology, v. 106, (5), May 2009, p. 1463-1472
Leung, Wai kin; Lau, Pui Sang; Yeung, King Lun Article
Carbon content of common airborne fungal species and fungal contribution to aerosol organic carbon in a subtropical city
Atmospheric Environment, v. 43, (17), June 2009, p. 2781-2787
Cheng, Yuen Wah; Chan, Chak Keung; Lee, Chung Te; Lau, Pui Sang Article
Source analysis of high particulate matter days in Hong Kong
Atmospheric environment, v. 43, (6), February 2009, p. 1196-1203
Huang, Xiao-Feng; Yu, Jian Zhen; Yuan, Zibing; Lau, Alexis K.H.; Louie, Peter K.K. Article
A multi-level antimicrobial coating for a healthier environment
American Chemical Society 238th National Meeting & Exposition, Washington D.C., U.S.A. August 16-20, 2009
Leung, Wai Kin; Lau, Arthur P.S.; Yeung, King Lun; Chen, Xinqing Conference paper
Acid-catalyzed reactions of limonene and terpineol and their implication in secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation
European Aerosol Conference, European Aerosol Assembly, Karlsruhe, Germany, Sept 6-11, 2009, T028A03
Li, Y.J.; Cheong, G.Y.L.; Lee, A.K.Y.; Lau, Arthur P.S.; Chan, Chak Keung Conference paper
Endotoxins loading in atmospheric aerosols in the Pearl River Delta cities
European Aerosol Conference 2009, European Aerosol Assembly, Karlsruhe, Germany, Sept 6-11, 2009, T058A15
Lau, Arthur P.S.; Cheng, Jessica Y.W. Conference paper

2008 6

A re-evaluation on the atmospheric significance of octanal vapor uptake by acidic particles: Roles of particle acidity and gas-phase octanal concentration
Aerosol science and technology, v. 42, (12), December 2008, p. 992-1000
Lee, King Yin Alex; Li, Yongjie; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung Article
Accretion reactions of octanal catalyzed by sulfuric acid: Product identification, reaction pathways, and atmospheric implications
Environmental science & technology, v. 42, (19), October 2008, p. 7138-7145
Li, Yongjie; Lee, King Yin Alex; Lau, Pui Sang; Chan, Chak Keung Article
Aerodynamic properties of biohazardous aerosols in hospitals
Hong Kong Medical Journal, v. 14, (1), February 2008, p. 26-28
Fang, M.; Lau, A.P.S.; Chan, Chak Keung; Hung, C. T.; Lee, T. W. Article
Assessment of the atmospheric fungal prevalence through field ergosterol measurement I - Determination of the specific ergosterol content in common ambient fungal spores and yeast cells
Atmospheric environment, v. 42, (22), July 2008, p. 5526-5533
Cheng, Yuen Wah; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming Article
Assessment of the atmospheric fungal prevalence through field ergosterol measurement II: Establishing the conversion factor
Atmospheric environment, v. 42, (22), July 2008, p. 5534-5541
Cheng, Jessica Y.W.; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming Article
Bioaerosols - Significance, Assessment and Impact in the Atmosphere
Conference on Climate and Environment in the Pearl River Delta City Cluster, Guangzhou,PRC, January 7-9, 2008
Lau, Arthur P.S. Conference paper

2007 4

Source identification analysis for the airborne bacteria and fungi using a biomarker approach
Atmospheric environment, v. 41, (13), April 2007, p. 2831-2843
Lee, King Yin Alex; Lau, Pui Sang; Cheng, Yuen Wah; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung Article
Fungal Contribution To The Ambient Organic Carbon
European Aerosol Conference 2007, Salzburg, September 9-14, 2007
Cheng, Jessica Y.W.; Lau, Arthur P.S.; Fang, Ming Conference paper
Smart hygienic coating for a healthier living environment
American Chemical Society 234th National Meeting & Exposition, Boston, U.S.A., August 19-23, 2007
Leung, W.K.; Lau, A.P.S.; Yeung, K.L. Conference paper
The Mobile real-time Air monitoring Platform (MAP)
10th International Conference on Atmospheric Sciences and Applications to Air Quality, Hong Kong
Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak K.; Yao, Xiaohong; Lau, Ngai Ting; Lau, Pui Sang Conference paper

2006 6

A comparative study of the organic matter in PM2.5 from three Chinese megacities in three different climatic zones
Atmospheric environment, v. 40, (21), July 2006, p. 3983-3994
Feng, Jialiang; Hu, Min; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming; He, Lingyan; Tang, Xiaoyan Article
Ergosterol as a biomarker for the quantification of the fungal biomass in atmospheric aerosols
Atmospheric environment, v. 40, (2), January 2006, p. 249-259
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, King Yin Alex; Chan, Chak Keung; Fang, M. Article
Possible sampling artifact in real time particle size distributions related to sampling rate
Aerosol science and technology, v. 40, (12), December 2006, p. 1080-1089
Yao, Xiao hong; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Ngai Ting; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming Article
Ergosterol - conversion factor for estimating fungal concentration in ambient aerosols
7th International Aerosol Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Lau, Arthur P.S.; Fang, Ming; Cheng, Jessica Y.W. Conference paper
Possible Sampling artifact for on-road nano-particle measurements
7th International Aerosol Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Yao, Xiaohong; Lau, Ngai Ting; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung Conference paper
The bioaerosols associated with air-conditioned bedrooms during summer nights
7th International Aerosol Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Cheng, Jessica Y.W.; Kwan, Frances K.M.; Lau, Arthur P.S. Conference paper

2004 8

Seasonal variation in antioxidative responses and acetylcholinesterase activity in Perna viridis in eastern oceanic and western estuarine waters of Hong Kong
Continental shelf research, v. 24, (16), October 2004, p. 1969-1987
Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, H. L.; Garrigues, P. Article
The 3-hydroxy fatty acids as biomarkers for quantification and characterization of endotoxins and Gram-negative bacteria in atmospheric aerosols in Hong Kong
Atmospheric environment, v. 38, (37), December 2004, p. 6307-6317
Lee, King Yin Alex; Chan, Chak Keung; Fang, Ming; Lau, Pui Sang Article
Is air-borne fungi playing a role in atmospheric corrosion?
Abstract, The 3rd Asian Aerosol Conference, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, Jan 6-9, p. 255
Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, Stanley; Chan, Chak Keung Conference paper
Plant antioxidant enzymes and metabolites as bioindicators to air pollutants
Abstract, The 3rd Asian Aerosol Conference, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, Jan 6-9, 2004, P274
Lau, Pui Sang; Kwan, Frances Conference paper
Seasonal variations of the indoor and outdoor profile of the airborne bacteria and fungi in Hong Kong
Abstract, The 3rd Asian Aerosol Conference, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, Jan 6-9, p. 253
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, King Yin; Kwan, Frances Conference paper
The 3-OH fatty acids as bacterial marker in assessing mass loading and potential allergenic potential in ambient aerosols
Journal of Aerosol Science, Supplement 1 - Abstracts of European Aerosol Conference 2004, Supplement: S401-402
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, K.Y.; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung Conference paper
The quantification of 3-OH fatty acids and ergosterol as markers in assessing the allergenic bacteria and fungi in ambient air in Hong Kong
Journal of Aerosol Science, Abstracts of European Aerosol Conference, 34, S2, 1427-1428
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, King Yin; Chan, Chak Keung Conference paper
Use of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for detection of airborne bacteria and fungi in ambient environment
Abstract, The 3rd Asian Aerosol Conference, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, Jan 6-9, p. 162
Lee, King Yin; Chan, Chak Keung; Lau, Pui Sang Conference paper

2003 4

Effect of size, tissue parts and location on six biochemical markers in the green-lipped mussel, Perna viridis
Marine pollution bulletin, v. 46, (12), December 2003, p. 1563-1572
Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, H. L Article
Size distributions and formation of ionic species in atmospheric particulate pollutants in Beijing, China: 1 - inorganic ions
Atmospheric environment, v. 37, (21), July 2003, p. 2991-3000
Yao, Xiaohong; Lau, Pui Sang; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung; Hu, Min Article
Size Distributions And Formation Of Ionic Species In Atmospheric Particulate Pollutants in Beijing, China: 2 - Dicarboxylic Acids
Atmospheric environment, v.37, (21), July 2003, p. 3001-3007
Yao, Xiaohong; Lau, Arthur P.S.; Fang, Ming; Chan, Chak Keung; Hu, Min Article
The Isolation And Characterization Of Type 1 Metallothionein (MT) cDNA From A Heavy-metal-tolerant plant, Festuca rubra cv. Merlin
Plant science, v.164, (1), January 2003, p. 51-60
Ma, Mi; Lau, Pui Sang; Jia, Yan Tao; Tsang, Wing Keung; Lam, SKS; Tam, Nora F.Y; Wong, Yuk Shan Article

2002 2

Diurnal variations of indoor and outdoor profile of the air-borne bacteria and fungi in Hong Kong
Sixth International Aerosol Conference Abstracts, September 9-13, Taipei, Taiwan, Vol 2: 725-726
Lau, Pui Sang; Lee, K.Y.; Kwan, Frances K. M.; Tsang, Wing Keung; Chan, Chak Keung Conference paper
The development of potential biomarkers for the Pearl River estuarine region
Symposium on Estuary Research, Pearl River Estuary Pollution Project, 23-25 April, HKUST
Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, Hiu Lam Conference paper

1999 2

Biodegradation capacity of tributyltin by two Chlorella species
Environmental pollution, v.105, (3), June 1999, p. 289-297
Tsang, CK; Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS Article
Effect of metal interference, pH and temperature on Cu and Ni biosorption by Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella miniata
Environmental technology, v.20, (9), September 1999, p. 953-961
Lau, PS; Lee, HY; Tsang, CCK; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS Article

1998 4

Effect of carrageenan immobilization on the physiological activities of Chlorella vulgaris
Bioresource technology, v.63, (2), February 1998, p. 115-121
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS Article
Metal removal studied by a laboratory scale immobilized microalgal reactor
Journal of Environmental Sciences, v.10, (4), December 1998, p. 474-478
Lau, Arthur; Wong, Yuk Shan; Zhang, T.; Tam, N.F.Y. Article
Operational Optimization of Batchwise Nutrient Removal From Wastewater by Carrageenan Immobilized Chlorella Vulgaris
Water Science and Technology, v.38, (1), 1998, p. 185-192
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS Article
微藻废水处理装置(Algabiotor)的设计和操作
国防环境科学及工程技术研究 / 国防科工委工程设计研究总院. 北京 : 中国环境科学出版社, 1998, p. 9-17
張統; 劉少懷; 黃玉山; 劉培生; 譚鳳儀 Book chapter

1997 3

Preliminary studies of the identification and expression of metallothionein-like gene in Festuca rubra
Acta Botanica Sinica, v.39, (11), 1997, p. 1078-1081
Ma, M.; Tsang, W.K.; Kwan k. m, F.; Lau, P.S.; Wong, Y.S. Article
Wastewater nutrients (N and P) removal by carrageenan and alginate immobilized Chlorella vulgaris
Environmental technology, v.18, (9), September 1997, p. 945-951
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS Article
Carrageenan as a Matrix for Immobilizing Microalgal Cells for Wastewater Nutrients Removal
Wastewater Treatment with Algae / Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 1998, p. 145-163
Lau, Pui Sang; Tam, N.F.Y.; Wong, Y.S. Book chapter

1996 1

Wastewater nutrients removal by Chlorella vulgaris: Optimization through acclimation
Environmental technology, v.17, (2), February 1996, p. 183-189
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS Article

1995 2

Effect of Algal Density on the Nutrient Removal from Primary Settled Waste-water
Environmental pollution, v.89, (1), 1995, p. 59-66
Lau, PS; Tam, NFY; Wong, YS Article
The toxicity of marine sediments in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong
Marine pollution bulletin, v.31, (4-12), April 1995, p. 464-470
Wong, YS; Tam, NFY; Lau, PS; Xue, XZ Article

1994 2

Influence of organic-N sources on an algal wastewater treatment system
Resources Conservation and Recycling, v. 11, (1-4), June 1994, p. 197-208
Lau, Pui Sang; Tam, NFY; Wong, Yuk Shan Article
Waste-Water Inorganic N and P Removal by Immobilized Chlorella Vulgaris
Water Science and Technology, v. 30, (6), 1994, p. 369-374
Tam, NFY; Lau, Pui Sang; Wong, Yuk Shan Conference paper


No Publications


No Publications






Teaching Assignment

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2021-22 Winter 2 2021-22 Fall 5 2020-21 Summer 0 2020-21 Spring 6 2020-21 Winter 1 2020-21 Fall 6

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ENVR2001 Academic and Professional Development I
ENVR3001 Academic and Professional Development II


ENVR2001 Academic and Professional Development I
ENVR2010 Environmental Science Fundamentals
ENVR3001 Academic and Professional Development II
ENVR4001 Academic and Professional Development III
SUST1000 Introduction to Sustainability


ENVR2001 Academic and Professional Development I
ENVR3001 Academic and Professional Development II
ENVR4001 Academic and Professional Development III
ENVR4990 Environmental Management and Technology Capstone Project II
EVSM6070 Environmental Impact Assessment
SUST1000 Introduction to Sustainability


ENVR3001 Academic and Professional Development II


ENVR2001 Academic and Professional Development I
ENVR2010 Environmental Science Fundamentals
ENVR3001 Academic and Professional Development II
ENVR4001 Academic and Professional Development III
ENVR4980 Environmental Management and Technology Capstone Project I
SUST1000 Introduction to Sustainability


No Teaching Assignments






Research Postgraduate (RPG) Supervision From January 2019 to December 2022 (As of 01 February 2022)

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Current RPGs

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Master of Philosophy CHUNG, Nga Lai (co-supervision)
Environmental Science, Policy and Management( 2021 - )









ProjectsFrom January 2020 to December 2022

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All Projects 2 Leading Projects 1 Participating Projects 1

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The Health Effects of Traffic-related Air Pollution in Hong Kong School Children Participating


Health and Medical Research Fund


Project Team (HKUST)
LAU Pui Sang


2014 -




Air quality research Leading


Civic Exchange


Project Team (HKUST)
LAU Pui Sang (Lead)


2009 -