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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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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Environment and Conservation Fund Applying Wildlife Forensic Methods to Understand the Illegal Seahorse Trade
FONG, J. (PI), LEE, H. (CoI), HUI, T. Y. (CoI), SANGPHUEAK, S. (CoI) & GU, Y. (CoI)
Environment and Conservation Fund
1/09/26 → 29/02/28
Project: Grant Research
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Chromosome-level annotated reference genome of the introduced Greenhouse Frog (Eleutherodactylus planirostris)
FONG, J. (PI) & LEUNG, Y. N. (CoI)
1/06/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Grant Research
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Impact measurement on the different community rowing programme in Hong Kong
MOK, K. M. (PI), CHEN, X. (CoPI), FONG, J. (CoI) & CHENG, H. Y. C. (CoI)
Hong Kong, China Rowing Association
1/04/26 → 31/03/29
Project: Grant Research
Research output
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A cross-families evaluation of using fecal samples as a method to study the amphibian gut microbiome
LAM, I. P. Y. & FONG, J. J., 2 Oct 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Microbiological Methods. 107733.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
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Intraspecific Diversity of Short-Legged Horned Toad (Boulenophrys brachykolos) in Hong Kong: Identification of a Distinct Conservation Unit on Lantau Island
SUNG, Y.-H., LEUNG, F.K.-W., CHAN, H.M.-H. & FONG, J. J., Feb 2026, In: Current Herpetology. 45, 1, p. 33-43 11 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
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Movement and Space Use Patterns of the Beale's Eyed Turtle (Sacalia bealei) Suggest Sensitivity to Environmental Changes and Poaching
CHAN, W. S., FONG, J. J., BONEBRAKE, T. C. & SUNG, Y., 13 Apr 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) Wildlife Letters.Research output: Other Publications › Other Article › Communication
Open Access
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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Transforming Job Interviews with AI in Recruitment
LEE, L. (Speaker) & FONG, J. (Organiser)
3 Mar 2025Activity: Involvement in Scholarly Events › Conduct Training / Workshop
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Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (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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Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution (Journal)
FONG, J. (Associate Editor)
2021 → …Activity: Editorial / Peer-review Work › Editorial (Journal)
Press/Media
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岭大联合研究：濒危短脚角蟾大屿山族群或正演化成新物种
7/10/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer › Research / Knowledge Transfer
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【Emily】嶺大：大嶼山短腳角蟾基因有別 求偶聲異
7/10/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer › Research / Knowledge Transfer
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嶺大：大嶼山「短腳角蟾」或正演化成新物種
7/10/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer › Research / Knowledge Transfer