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Biography
I am an associate professor in the Science Unit at Lingnan University. I am interested in understanding the patterns and processes that shape biodiversity. My research touches on topics in evolutionary biology, systematics, and conservation genetics. Originally trained in herpetology (study of amphibians and reptiles), I am also interested in mycology (study of fungi), thanks to my time at Seoul National University working with Dr. Young Woon Lim. My current research focuses on the phylogeography and population genetics of amphibians, reptiles, and fungi in Asia. I also have a keen interest in science education, especially in teaching evolutionary biology and natural history. Along with my B.A. from UC Berkeley, I received a minor in Education. I have been fortunate to have taught and mentored a variety of age groups (elementary, middle, & high school, university) and in different countries (USA, Korea, mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong).
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Chromosome-level reference genome of the Hong Kong Krabby Harvestman (Heterobiantes geniculatus)
FONG, J. (PI) & TAN, K. T. D. (CoI)
1/03/25 → 28/02/27
Project: Grant Research
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Refining conservation genetics and wildlife forensic methods to combat the illegal wildlife trade (完善保育遺傳學與野生動物法醫法以打擊非法野生動物貿易)
FONG, J. (PI)
Research Grants Council (HKSAR)
1/01/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Grant Research
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Environment and Conservation Fund Monitoring and Eradication of Invasive Crayfish Using Mark-recapture and eDNA Methods
LAU, A. (PI), FONG, J. (CoI) & SO, K. Y. K. (CoI)
Environment and Conservation Fund (HKSAR)
1/07/24 → 30/06/26
Project: Grant Research
Research output
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Effects of conventional and organic management on viral communities in a non-experimental agroecosystem In Hong Kong, China
NING, J., FONG, J. J., WANG, Y., ZHAO, W. F. & ZHOU, J., 31 Jan 2025, In: Applied Ecology and Environmental Research. 23, 1, p. 1307-1324 18 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
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Metagenomic Analysis of Virulence Factors and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Soil Microbial Communities
ZHANG, X., FONG, J. J., WANG, Y., KONG, Y. & ZHOU, J., 1 Jan 2025, In: Environmental Engineering Science. 42, 1, p. 40-48 9 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
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Are fecal samples an appropriate proxy for amphibian intestinal microbiota?
LAM, I. P. Y. & FONG, J., Feb 2024, In: Ecology and Evolution. 14, 2, e10862.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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LU Research & Knowledge Transfer Fund Award 2022 (RGC Grant)
FONG, J. (Recipient), Apr 2022
Prize: Prize (CDCF)
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LU Research & Knowledge Transfer Fund Award 2020 (RGC/PICO Grant)
FONG, J. (Recipient), Apr 2020
Prize: Prize (CDCF)
Activities
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Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution (Journal)
FONG, J. (Associate Editor)
2021 → …Activity: Editorial / Peer-review Work › Editorial (Journal)
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Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (HKSAR) (External organisation)
FONG, J. (Member)
20 Jun 2021 → 19 Jun 2023Activity: Advisory Body | Committee Membership › External Advisory Body for Knowledge Transfer
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Journal of Natural History (Journal)
FONG, J. (Member of editorial board)
2020 → …Activity: Editorial / Peer-review Work › Editorial (Journal)
Press/Media
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「嶺」航未來 |從實驗室走上法庭 嶺大團隊助打擊非法野生動物貿易 Lingnan University contributes to efforts against illegal hunting of endangered turtles in Hong Kong
23/01/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Commentaries
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嶺航未來︱從實驗室走上法庭 嶺大團隊助打擊非法野生動物貿易 Lingnan University contributes to efforts against illegal hunting of endangered turtles in Hong Kong
23/01/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Commentaries
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