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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).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Devlopment 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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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
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Detection of European Eel (Anguilla anguilla) from Water Samples by DNA Metabarcoding Method
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (HKSAR)
1/09/20 → 31/12/21
Project: Contract Research
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Establishing an affordable, accessible solution to the water challenges in developing countries
1/06/20 → 31/05/22
Project: Other Knowledge Transfer
Research output
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Fungal diversity living in the root and sporophore of the endemic Korean fern Mankyua chejuense
OH, S. Y., PARK, K. H., BALDRIAN, P., FONG, J. J., KWON, H. J. & KIM, S., Apr 2021, In: Fungal Ecology. 50, 101038.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
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Natural History Collection - Lingnan University
FONG, J., SUNG, Y. H., CAVIEDES SOLIS, I. W. & LAM, P. Y., 21 Jan 2021Research output: Creative Works (Non-textual form) › Software or System
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Prevalence of illegal turtle trade on social media and implications for wildlife trade monitoring
SUNG, Y-H., LEE, W-H., LEUNG, F. K-W. & FONG, J. J., 1 Sep 2021, In: Biological Conservation. 261, 109245.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)
Activities
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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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Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution (Journal)
Jonathan FONG (Associate Editor)
2021 → …Activity: Editorial / Peer-review Work › Editorial (Journal)
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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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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
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In Pictures: The art of herping in Hong Kong
7/11/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer
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中外學者聯合在《Current Biology》發文探討中國野生動物保護管理 LU scholar co-authors an article on wildlife conservation in China in Current Biology
31/08/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer