Kira MATUS
穆綺蘭
PhD in Public Policy
Harvard University, 2009

Associate Head and Associate Professor
Division of Public Policy

Associate Professor
Division of Environment and Sustainability

Co-Director of Master of Public Policy Program



(852) 3469 2730
kmatus@ust.hk
Room 4616D
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ORCID
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Research Interest Publications Projects Teaching Assignment RPG Supervision Space used




Research Interest

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Sustainable production and manufacturing
Emergence of the innovation systems approach
Green chemistry and engineering
National innovation systems in Asia and Europe



Publications

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All Years 15 2022 0 2021 2 2020 1 2019 2 2018 0 2017 0 2016 10

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2021 2

Certification systems for machine learning: Lessons from sustainability
Regulation & Governance, 9 June 2021
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Veale, Michael Article
Towards a responsible integration of artificial intelligence technology in the construction sector
Science and Public Policy, v. 47, (5), April 2021, p. 689-704
Sivarudran pillai, Vishnu; Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn Article

2020 1

Media attention and policy response: 21st century chemical regulation in the USA
Science and Public Policy, v. 47, (4), August 2020, p. 548-560
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Bernal Garrido, Marie Noel Loullie Article

2019 2

Advancing sustainable consumption and production in cities-A transdisciplinary research and stakeholder engagement framework to address consumption-based emissions and impacts
Journal of Cleaner Production, v. 213, March 2019, p. 114-125
Schr?der, Patrick; Vergragt, Philip; Brown, Halina Szejnwald; Dendler, Leonie; Gorenflo, Neal; Matus, Kira; Quist, Jaco; Rupprecht, Christoph D.D.; Tukker, Arnold; Wennersten, Ronald Article
Using Private Regulation for the Public Good
The Palgrave Handbook of the Public Servant / Sullivan H., Dickinson H., Henderson H. (eds). Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, 2019
Donadelli, Flavia; Matus, Kira Book chapter

2016 2

Making Technological Innovation Work for Sustainable Development
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, v. 113, (35), August 2016, p. 9682-9690
Anadon, Laura Diaz; Chan, Gabriel; Harley, Alicia G.; Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Moon, Suerie; Murthy, Sharmila L.; Clark, William C. Article
Transitions to Sustainable Consumption and Production in Cities
Journal of Cleaner Production, v. 134, (Part A), October 2016, p. 1-12
Vergragt, Philip J.; Dendler, Leonie; De Jong, Martin; Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn Article

2014 2

Science, Badgers, Politics: Advocacy Coalitions and Policy Change in Bovine Tuberculosis Policy in Britain
Policy Studies Journal, v. 42, (3), August 2014, p. 367-390
Lodge, Martin; Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn Article
Capacity, Innovation, and their Interaction in Multi-stakeholder Sustainability Initiatives
The Problem-solving Capacity of the Modern State: Governance Challenges and Administrative Capacities / Editors: Martin Lodge and Kai Wegrich. Oxford University Press, 2014, Ch. 14
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn Book chapter

2012 3

Barriers to The Implementation of Green Chemistry in The United States
Environmental Science and Technology, v. 46, (20), October 2012, p. 10892-10899
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Clark, William C.; Anastas, Paul Thomas; Zimmerman, Julie Beth Article
Green Chemistry and Green Engineering in China: Trends, Policies and Barriers
Journal of Cleaner Production, v. 32, September 2012, p. 193-203
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Xiao, Xin; Zimmerman, Julie B. Article
Health Damages from Air Pollution in China
Global Environmental Change, v. 22, (1), February 2012, p. 55-66
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Nam, Kyung-Min; Selin, Noelle E.; Lamsal, Lok N.; Reilly, John M.; Paltsev, Sergey Article

2010 1

A Proactive Approach to Toxic Chemicals: Moving Green Chemistry Beyond Alternatives in The "Safe Chemicals Act of 2010"
Environmental Science and Technology, v. 44, (16), August 2010, p. 6022-6023
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Zimmerman, Julie B.; Beach, Evan Article

2008 1

Toward Integrated Assessment of Environmental Change: Air Pollution Health Effects in the USA
Climatic Change, v. 88, (1), May 2008, p. 59-92
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Yang, Trent; Paltsev, Sergey V.; Reilly, John M.; Nam, Kyungmin Article

2004 1

The Workings of a Molecular Thermometer: The Vibrational Excitation of Carbon Tetrachloride by a Solvent
Journal of Chemical Physics, v. 121, (11), September 2004, p. 5348-5355
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Graham, Polly B.; Stratt, Richard M. Article


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Article 2

Certification systems for machine learning: Lessons from sustainability
Regulation & Governance, 9 June 2021
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Veale, Michael
Towards a responsible integration of artificial intelligence technology in the construction sector
Science and Public Policy, v. 47, (5), April 2021, p. 689-704
Sivarudran pillai, Vishnu; Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn


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Article 1

Media attention and policy response: 21st century chemical regulation in the USA
Science and Public Policy, v. 47, (4), August 2020, p. 548-560
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Bernal Garrido, Marie Noel Loullie


Expand All Collapse All


Article 1

Advancing sustainable consumption and production in cities-A transdisciplinary research and stakeholder engagement framework to address consumption-based emissions and impacts
Journal of Cleaner Production, v. 213, March 2019, p. 114-125
Schr?der, Patrick; Vergragt, Philip; Brown, Halina Szejnwald; Dendler, Leonie; Gorenflo, Neal; Matus, Kira; Quist, Jaco; Rupprecht, Christoph D.D.; Tukker, Arnold; Wennersten, Ronald

Book chapter 1

Using Private Regulation for the Public Good
The Palgrave Handbook of the Public Servant / Sullivan H., Dickinson H., Henderson H. (eds). Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, 2019
Donadelli, Flavia; Matus, Kira


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Article 2

Making Technological Innovation Work for Sustainable Development
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, v. 113, (35), August 2016, p. 9682-9690
Anadon, Laura Diaz; Chan, Gabriel; Harley, Alicia G.; Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Moon, Suerie; Murthy, Sharmila L.; Clark, William C.
Transitions to Sustainable Consumption and Production in Cities
Journal of Cleaner Production, v. 134, (Part A), October 2016, p. 1-12
Vergragt, Philip J.; Dendler, Leonie; De Jong, Martin; Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn


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Article 1

Science, Badgers, Politics: Advocacy Coalitions and Policy Change in Bovine Tuberculosis Policy in Britain
Policy Studies Journal, v. 42, (3), August 2014, p. 367-390
Lodge, Martin; Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn

Book chapter 1

Capacity, Innovation, and their Interaction in Multi-stakeholder Sustainability Initiatives
The Problem-solving Capacity of the Modern State: Governance Challenges and Administrative Capacities / Editors: Martin Lodge and Kai Wegrich. Oxford University Press, 2014, Ch. 14
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn


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Article 3

Barriers to The Implementation of Green Chemistry in The United States
Environmental Science and Technology, v. 46, (20), October 2012, p. 10892-10899
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Clark, William C.; Anastas, Paul Thomas; Zimmerman, Julie Beth
Green Chemistry and Green Engineering in China: Trends, Policies and Barriers
Journal of Cleaner Production, v. 32, September 2012, p. 193-203
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Xiao, Xin; Zimmerman, Julie B.
Health Damages from Air Pollution in China
Global Environmental Change, v. 22, (1), February 2012, p. 55-66
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Nam, Kyung-Min; Selin, Noelle E.; Lamsal, Lok N.; Reilly, John M.; Paltsev, Sergey


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Article 1

A Proactive Approach to Toxic Chemicals: Moving Green Chemistry Beyond Alternatives in The "Safe Chemicals Act of 2010"
Environmental Science and Technology, v. 44, (16), August 2010, p. 6022-6023
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Zimmerman, Julie B.; Beach, Evan


Expand All Collapse All


Article 1

Toward Integrated Assessment of Environmental Change: Air Pollution Health Effects in the USA
Climatic Change, v. 88, (1), May 2008, p. 59-92
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Yang, Trent; Paltsev, Sergey V.; Reilly, John M.; Nam, Kyungmin


Expand All Collapse All


Article 1

The Workings of a Molecular Thermometer: The Vibrational Excitation of Carbon Tetrachloride by a Solvent
Journal of Chemical Physics, v. 121, (11), September 2004, p. 5348-5355
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Graham, Polly B.; Stratt, Richard M.


Expand All Collapse All


2016 2

Making Technological Innovation Work for Sustainable Development
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, v. 113, (35), August 2016, p. 9682-9690
Anadon, Laura Diaz; Chan, Gabriel; Harley, Alicia G.; Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Moon, Suerie; Murthy, Sharmila L.; Clark, William C. Article
Transitions to Sustainable Consumption and Production in Cities
Journal of Cleaner Production, v. 134, (Part A), October 2016, p. 1-12
Vergragt, Philip J.; Dendler, Leonie; De Jong, Martin; Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn Article

2014 2

Science, Badgers, Politics: Advocacy Coalitions and Policy Change in Bovine Tuberculosis Policy in Britain
Policy Studies Journal, v. 42, (3), August 2014, p. 367-390
Lodge, Martin; Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn Article
Capacity, Innovation, and their Interaction in Multi-stakeholder Sustainability Initiatives
The Problem-solving Capacity of the Modern State: Governance Challenges and Administrative Capacities / Editors: Martin Lodge and Kai Wegrich. Oxford University Press, 2014, Ch. 14
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn Book chapter

2012 3

Barriers to The Implementation of Green Chemistry in The United States
Environmental Science and Technology, v. 46, (20), October 2012, p. 10892-10899
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Clark, William C.; Anastas, Paul Thomas; Zimmerman, Julie Beth Article
Green Chemistry and Green Engineering in China: Trends, Policies and Barriers
Journal of Cleaner Production, v. 32, September 2012, p. 193-203
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Xiao, Xin; Zimmerman, Julie B. Article
Health Damages from Air Pollution in China
Global Environmental Change, v. 22, (1), February 2012, p. 55-66
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Nam, Kyung-Min; Selin, Noelle E.; Lamsal, Lok N.; Reilly, John M.; Paltsev, Sergey Article

2010 1

A Proactive Approach to Toxic Chemicals: Moving Green Chemistry Beyond Alternatives in The "Safe Chemicals Act of 2010"
Environmental Science and Technology, v. 44, (16), August 2010, p. 6022-6023
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Zimmerman, Julie B.; Beach, Evan Article

2008 1

Toward Integrated Assessment of Environmental Change: Air Pollution Health Effects in the USA
Climatic Change, v. 88, (1), May 2008, p. 59-92
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Yang, Trent; Paltsev, Sergey V.; Reilly, John M.; Nam, Kyungmin Article

2004 1

The Workings of a Molecular Thermometer: The Vibrational Excitation of Carbon Tetrachloride by a Solvent
Journal of Chemical Physics, v. 121, (11), September 2004, p. 5348-5355
Matus, Kira Jen Mendelsohn; Graham, Polly B.; Stratt, Richard M. Article


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Teaching Assignment

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2021-22 Winter 0 2021-22 Fall 4 2020-21 Summer 2 2020-21 Spring 5 2020-21 Winter 0 2020-21 Fall 2

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IIMP6030 Cross-disciplinary Design Thinking I
PPOL5110 Foundation in Public Policy
SOSC5780 Foundation in Public Policy
UROP2100E Undergraduate Research Opportunities Series 2


UROP1000 Undergraduate Research Opportunities
UROP1100D Undergraduate Research Opportunities Series 1


IIMP6030 Cross-disciplinary Design Thinking I
PPOL5111 Foundation in Public Policy II
PPOL5170 Public Management and Leadership
PPOL6770 Professional Development in Public Policy
SHSS4991 Capstone Project


IIMP6030 Cross-disciplinary Design Thinking I
SOSC3600 Public Policy Analysis


No Teaching Assignments


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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Doctor of Philosophy ABDUL KHALEK, Joulan (co-supervision)
Computational Media and Arts( 2021 - )

CRUZ, Christian Joy Pattawi (co-supervision)
Public Policy( 2021 - )

SHARMA, Shubham
Public Policy( 2021 - )

SONG, Max (co-supervision)
Public Policy( 2021 - )

WANG, Xinyi (co-supervision)
Innovation, Policy and Entrepreneurship( 2021 - )

DOEME, Viktoria
Public Policy( 2020 - )

LI, Alvin
Public Policy( 2020 - )

BIMIR, Mathias Nigatu
Environmental Science, Policy and Management( 2019 - )

SIVARUDRAN PILLAI, Vishnu
Public Policy( 2018 - )

BERNAL GARRIDO, Marie Noel Loullie
Public Policy( 2017 - )

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Master of Philosophy LI, Wei (co-supervision)
Innovation, Policy and Entrepreneurship( 2021 - )









ProjectsFrom January 2020 to December 2022

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All Projects 3 Leading Projects 1 Participating Projects 2

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The Persistence of Behavioral Changes in Post-Pandemic Hong Kong: Implications for Transportation, Housing and Economic Development Policies


後疫情時代香港社會?為轉變的持續性研究：對於交通政策、住房政策以及經濟發展政策的指導意義 Participating


RGC - Public Policy Research Funding Scheme


Project Team (HKUST)
ZHU Pengyu (Lead)
MATUS Kira


2022 -




Innovation and Access to Technology for Sustainable Development: The Role of Public Policy Actors


可持續發展的創新和技術獲取: 公共政策參與者的角色 Leading


RGC - General Research Fund


Project Team (HKUST)
MATUS Kira (Lead)


2019 -




Trans-regional Air Pollution Control in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area: The Interplay between Science and Policy


粵港澳大灣區跨區域空氣污染控制：科學與政策間的相互作用 Participating


RGC - Public Policy Research Funding Scheme


Project Team (HKUST)
WU Xun (Lead)
LAU Alexis Kai Hon
MATUS Kira
PATCHELL Gerald Roe
YARIME Masaru


2019 - 2020