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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).
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Disentangling the influence of ecology and evolution on the hostmicrobiome relationship in amphibians
FONG, J., CAVIEDES SOLIS, I. W. & LAM, P. Y.
Research Grants Council (HKSAR)
1/01/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Grant Research
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Assessing the genetic diversity and ecological role of the endangered wattle-necked softshell turtle (Palea steindachneri) through the study of remnant populations
FONG, J., SUNG, Y. H., LE, D. M. & THOMSON, R.
Ocean Park Conservation Foundation (Hong Kong)
1/11/21 → 31/10/23
Project: Contract Research
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Post-disturbance recovery of amphibian and reptile communities in secondary forests in Hong Kong
LAU, Y. K. A., WONG, P. Y. P., SUNG, Y. H. & FONG, J.
1/05/21 → 31/08/22
Project: Grant Research
Research output
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Mercy or messy: distribution and differentiation of native and released Chinese bullfrogs (Hoplobatrachus rugulosus) in Hong Kong using genetic and morphological analyses
LEE, W. H., FONG, J., LEE, W. H. & SUNG, Y. H., Jan 2022, In: Management of Biological Invasions. 13, 1, p. 246-258 13 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Comment / Debate › peer-review
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Using eDNA techniques to find the endangered big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum)
LAM, I. P. Y., SUNG, Y-H. & FONG, J. J., 7 Feb 2022, In: PLoS ONE. 17, 2, e0262015.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
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Assessing the diet of the endangered Beale’s eyed turtle (Sacalia bealei) using faecal content and stable isotope analyses: Implications for conservation
SUNG, Y. H., LIEW, J. H., CHAN, H. K., LEE, WH., WONG, B. H-F., DINGLE, C., KARRAKER, N. E., FONG, J. J. & SPENCER, R-J., Oct 2021, In: Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. 31, 10, p. 2804-2813 10 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
Prizes
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LU Knowledge Transfer Excellence Award 2019
McGINLEY, Mark Alan (Recipient) & FONG, Jonathan (Recipient), Apr 2019
Prize: Prize (CDCF)
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LU Research & Knowledge Transfer Fund Award 2020 (RGC/PICO Grant)
FONG, Jonathan (Recipient), Apr 2020
Prize: Prize (CDCF)
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LU Research & Knowledge Transfer Fund Award 2022 (RGC/PICO Grant)
FONG, Jonathan (Recipient), Apr 2022
Prize: Prize (CDCF)
Activities
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Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution (Journal)
Jonathan FONG (Associate Editor)
2021 → …Activity: Editorial / Peer-review Work › Editorial (Journal)
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Agriculture Fisheries and Agriculture Department, HKSAR (External organisation)
Jonathan FONG (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)
Jonathan FONG (Member of editorial board)
2020 → …Activity: Editorial / Peer-review Work › Editorial (Journal)
Press / Media
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eDNA: Emerging Technology for Biodiversity Conservation
6/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer
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eDNA: Emerging Technology for Biodiversity Conservation
6/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer
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Lingnan University in Hong Kong builds unique specimen collection of amphibians and reptiles in Hong Kong for conservation and education
21/01/20 → 21/01/21
12 items of Media coverage
Press/Media