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Personal profile
Biography
I am an assistant 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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Projects
Conservation genomics of two endangered Hong Kong turtles—the big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) and Beal’s eyed turtle (Sacalia bealei)
FONG, J., FUJITA, M. K. & SUNG, Y. H.
1/01/20 → 31/12/22
Project: Grant Research
Microbial Difference between Conventional and Organic Agriculture in Hong Kong
FONG, J. & ZHOU, J.
1/12/19 → 30/11/20
Project: Grant Research
Research Output
Genetic diversity and inferred dispersal history of the Schlegel’s Japanese Gecko (Gekko japonicus) in Northeast Asia based on population genetic analyses and paleo-species distribution modelling
KIM, J-S., PARK, J., FONG, J. J., ZHANG, Y-P., LI, S-R., OTA, H., MIN, S-H., MIN, M-S. & PARK, D., 26 Mar 2020, In : Mitochondrial DNA Part A: DNA Mapping, Sequencing, and Analysis. 11 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed)
Investigating Wood Decaying Fungi Diversity in Central Siberia, Russia Using ITS Sequence Analysis and Interaction with Host Trees
PARK, J-H., PAVLOV, I. N., KIM, M-J., PARK, M. S., OH, S-Y., PARK, K. H., FONG, J. J. & LIM, Y. W., 24 Mar 2020, In : Sustainability. 12, 6, 2535.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed)
Open Access
Phylogenetic Systematics of the Water Toad (Bufo stejnegeri) Elucidates the Evolution of Semi-aquatic Toad Ecology and Pleistocene Glacial Refugia
FONG, J. J., YANG, B. T., LI, P. P., WALDMAN, B. & MIN, M. S., 22 Jan 2020, In : Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 7, 523.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed)
Open Access
Prizes
LU Knowledge Transfer Excellence Award 2019
Mark Alan MC GINLEY (Recipient) & Jonathan FONG (Recipient), Apr 2019
Prize: Prize / Award
Activities
- 2 Editorial (Journal)
Frontiers for Young Minds (Journal)
Jonathan FONG (Review Editor)2017 → …
Activity: Editorial / Peer-review Work › Editorial (Journal)
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution (Journal)
Jonathan FONG (Review Editor)2013 → …
Activity: Editorial / Peer-review Work › Editorial (Journal)
Press / Media
生物學者方健恩 樣本蒐集有奇效 Biologist Prof Jonathan Fong’s innovative approach to collect samples
8/10/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer
海陸空蒐基因 研龜不必捉龜 New eDNA technique to replace traditional traps to collect turtle cells
23/05/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer