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Personal profile
Name in Chinese
葉志豪
Research interests
Molecular ecology, Evolutionary genomics, Aquatic biodiversity, Coral reef ecology, Symbiosis, Environmental DNA
Biography
I am a molecular ecologist and Assistant Professor at Lingnan University. My research focuses on molluscan and coral genomics, environmental DNA (eDNA) for assessing marine biodiversity, and sustainable aquaculture—areas with critical implications for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem resilience. My work leverages advanced genomic sequencing and big-data analytics to address the pressing ecological questions. Over the past three years, I have secured 8 competitive grants in Hong Kong, including continuous ECS/GRF awards (2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26), totalling approximately HK$ 8 million in funding.
Our research group is seeking applications for Two three-year PhD students in 2026 to study the evolutionary and conservation genomics of reef-building corals and mollusks. For inquiries, please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected].
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Symbiotic zooxanthellae diversity and stability during coral bleaching in a marginal subtropical reef: A meta-haplotype approach (基於元單型的方法研究邊緣亞熱帶珊瑚礁白化期間的共生藻多樣性和穩定性)
IP, C. H. (PI) & QIU, J. (CoPI)
Research Grants Council (Hong Kong, China)
1/10/23 → 30/09/25
Project: Grant Research
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Bridging the gap: An eDNA approach to ecological assessment and conservation of scleractinian corals (環境DNA − 石珊瑚生態評估與保育的橋樑)
IP, C. H. (PI)
Research Grants Council (Hong Kong, China)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Grant Research
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Environment and Conservation Fund Using Genome Skimming to Uncover the Hidden Genetic Diversity of Hong Kong's Rocky Shores
IP, C. H. (PI), WILLIAMS, G. A. (CoI), HUI, T. Y. (CoI) & LEUNG, B. K. H. (CoI)
Environment and Conservation Fund
30/03/26 → 29/03/28
Project: Grant Research
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Signatures of divergence, invasiveness, and terrestrialization revealed by four apple snail genomes
SUN, J., MU, H., IP, J. C. H., LI, R., XU, T., ACCORSI, A., ALVARADO, A. S., ROSS, E., LAN, Y., SUN, Y., CASTRO-VAZQUEZ, A., VEGA, I. A., HERAS, H., ITUARTE, S., VAN BOCXLAER, B., HAYES, K. A., COWIE, R. H., ZHAO, Z., ZHANG, Y. & QIAN, P. Y. & 1 others, , Jul 2019, In: Molecular Biology and Evolution. 36, 7, p. 1507-1520 14 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
Open Access70 Citations (Scopus) -
Host-Endosymbiont Genome Integration in a Deep-Sea Chemosymbiotic Clam
IP, J.C.-H., XU, T., SUN, J., LI, R., CHEN, C., LAN, Y., HAN, Z., ZHANG, H., WEI, J., WANG, H., TAO, J., CAI, Z., QIAN, P. Y. & QIU, J. W., Feb 2021, In: Molecular Biology and Evolution. 38, 2, p. 502-518 17 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
Open Access74 Citations (Scopus) -
The Scaly-foot Snail genome and implications for the origins of biomineralised armour
SUN, J., CHEN, C., MIYAMOTO, N., LI, R., SIGWART, J. D., XU, T., SUN, Y., WONG, W. C., IP, J. C. H., ZHANG, W., LAN, Y., BISSESSUR, D., WATSUJI, T.-O., WATANABE, H. K., TAKAKI, Y., IKEO, K., FUJII, N., YOSHITAKE, K., QIU, J. W. & TAKAI, K. & 1 others, , 1 Dec 2020, In: Nature Communications. 11, 12 p., 1657.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
Open Access91 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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LU Research & Knowledge Transfer Fund Award 2024 (RGC Grant)
IP, C. H. (Recipient), Sept 2024
Prize: Prize (CDCF)
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LU Research & Knowledge Transfer Fund Award 2023 (RGC Grant)
IP, C. H. (Recipient), Sept 2023
Prize: Prize (CDCF)
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LU Early Career Researcher Award 2025 (Award winner)
IP, C. H. (Recipient), Sept 2025
Prize: Prize (CDCF)
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Scientific data (Journal)
IP, J.C.-H. (Guest Editor)
24 Nov 2025 → 23 Jul 2026Activity: Editorial / Peer-review Work › Editorial (Journal)
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eDNA detection technology and applications
IP, J. (Speaker)
19 Sept 2025Activity: Talks or Presentations › Other Invited Talks or Presentations
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环境DNA技术用于监测香港水域丰富的生物多样性
叶志豪 (Speaker)
30 Aug 2025Activity: Talks or Presentations › Other Invited Talks or Presentations
Press/Media
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智創未來｜農場接收餐飲及便利店集團餐前廚餘 製作酵素提升農場產能實踐循環經濟 Farms turn kitchen waste into productivity-boosting enzymes
20/12/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer
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本地再生農業要持續發展 創新技術接軌商業必不可少 Research results on the WeGen Farming project
17/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer
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本地農莊善用廚餘轉廢為材 零農藥蔬菜升級健康美食 Local farm innovates with zero-pesticide vegetables
22/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer