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Curriculum Vitae

Professor Kaimin Shih

Department of Civil Engineering Leader, Environmental Materials Research Group

Warden, Suen Chi Sun Hall The University of Hong Kong

Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong (+852) 2859-1973

[email protected] http://web.hku.hk/~kshih/

■ Education

Stanford University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

9/2000 - 9/2005 Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and Science Areas of Study: Aquatic Chemistry, Environmental Materials, Sludge and

Hazardous Waste, Soil Chemistry Advisor: Professor James O. Leckie

9/1999 - 6/2000 M.S. in Environmental Engineering and Science Areas of Study: Fate and Transport of Environmental Pollutants, Water and

Wastewater Treatment Processes

National Cheng Kung University, Department of Earth Sciences

9/1997 - 6/1999 Ph.D. Student in Environmental Geology and Science Areas of Study: Environmental Geology, Hydrogeology, Groundwater

Contamination and Remediation Advisor: Professor Ming-Chee Wu

9/1994 - 1/1997 M.S. in Environmental Geology and Science Areas of Study: Hydrogeology, Groundwater Modeling, Land Subsidence

9/1990 - 6/1994 B.S., in Geology Honor thesis in hydrogeological property and testing of geomaterials

■ Awards and Honors

Outstanding Environmental Service Award, Overseas Chinese Environmental Engineers and Scientists Association (2016)

Co-author of the paper (Title: A Novel and Eco-friendly Method for Recycling Waste Formwork into Cement-bonded Particleboard) winning 2015 HKIE Environmental Paper Award, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Hong Kong (2015)

Co-author of the paper (Title: Beneficially Utilize Aluminum and Iron Components in Sludge Incineration Residues for Ceramic Materials) winning HKIE Outstanding Paper Award for Young Engineers/Researchers 2014 with Dr. Yuanyuan Tang (my former Ph.D. student), The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Hong Kong (2014)

Supervisor of the 2nd Runner-up of 2013-14 Best Final Year Energy Project Competition (Student: Ms. Yuen Ching Chan; Thesis Title: Comparison of Lithium Iron Phosphate Synthesis Methods for Lithium Battery Performance), Energy Institute - Hong Kong Branch (2014)

Outstanding Teaching Award (Individual), The University of Hong Kong (2014)

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Faculty Outstanding Teaching Award (Individual), Faculty of Engineering, The University of Hong Kong (2013)

Supervisor of the Final Year Project Thesis Winner (Champion) in “Waste & Environmental Management Project Competition 2010/2011” (Student: Mr. Chaoyi Li; Thesis Title: Stabilizing nickel in simulated solid waste by spinel formation), Hong Kong Waste Management Association (2011)

Singapore Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (2007)

OPEL Environmental Award for Environmental Solution, General Motors, Taiwan (1997)

Geophysics Student Award, Geophysical Society of China, Taiwan (1994)

Early Admission Student for Postgraduate Program, Department of Earth Sciences, National Cheng Kung University (1993)

■ Professional Experiences

10/2007- present Assistant Professor (2007-2013), tenured Associate Professor (2013-2018), and Professor (2018-), The University of Hong Kong, Department of Civil Engineering (Hong Kong) Subjects taught: Solid waste engineering and management, environmental chemistry, water/wastewater treatment, engineering for sustainable development, and other environmental science and engineering courses. Research interests: Developing and exploring material properties for environmental applications. Examples include turning waste sludge into ceramic or aggregate materials, using incineration ashes as construction or industrial raw materials, developing anti-fouling membrane materials for wastewater treatment, designing novel catalysts for pollutants degradation in water and soils, revealing sorption/partition behavior of persistent pollutants on solid surfaces (sludge, sediments, soils, catalysts), utilizing thermal processes for waste stabilization/detoxification, and conducting crystallographic studies for novel materials in industrial and energy applications.

7/2012 – 7/2012 Visiting Academic. Imperial College London, Centre for Advanced Structural Ceramics (UK) One month visit to conduct collaborative research and experiments on the application of glass-ceramic composites in hazardous metal stabilization and nuclear waste immobilization.

7/2010 – 8/2010 Visiting Academic. University of California, Davis, Organized Research Unit: Nanomaterials in the Environment, Agriculture and Technology (USA) One month visit to conduct research collaboration on determining the thermodynamic properties of spinel solid solutions and their relationship to cation distribution and structural characteristics.

6/2008 – 7/2008 Visiting Academic. Nanyang Technological University, School of Materials Science and Engineering (Singapore) One month visit to conduct research collaboration on crystal structure refinement analysis via the powder X-ray diffraction technique and on its application in hazardous metal incorporation studies.

9/2005 – 9/2007 Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Stanford University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (USA) Carried out research projects on the development of efficient and visible-light sensitive TiO2-based photocatalysts, using nanomaterial techniques, red-shift dopants, and various supporting materials. The purpose was to explore new environmental catalysts with strong photocatalytic properties and easy separation characteristics applicable in water/wastewater treatment. Laboratory work included nanomaterial characterization, catalyst synthesis, and treatment process design and testing.

9/2000 – 8/2005 Research Assistant. Stanford University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (USA) Developed ceramic materials for hazardous metal stabilization, with studies on ceramic sintering processes, crystal structure characterization and phase quantification, and material leaching behavior in aqueous environments. Utilized instrumental techniques including AA, BET, ICPMS, QXRD, FESEM, HRTEM, XPS, and EXAFS.

9/2000 – 12/2004 Teaching Assistant. Stanford University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (USA)

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For postgraduate courses of Aquatic Chemistry (2000 - 2004), Aquatic Chemistry Laboratory (2000 - 2002), Physical and Chemical Treatment Processes (2004), Teaching of Civil and Environmental Engineering (2001-2003)

9/1997 – 7/1999 Research Assistant. National Cheng Kung University, Department of Earth Sciences (Taiwan) Carried out National Science Council projects (No. 86-2116M-006-010 and No. 88-2116M-006-011) to identify the geological structure and hydrogeological characteristics of Pingtung Alluvial Plain. The project tasks included geological drilling, well-log analysis, sensor system installation, groundwater monitoring, aquifer mapping, groundwater quality analysis, paleofluminologic setting reconstruction, and numerical modeling of groundwater flow.

8/1995 – 1/1997 Research Assistant. National Cheng Kung University, Department of Earth Sciences (Taiwan) Carried out National Science Council project (No. 85-2111M-006-009) to evaluate interstrata seepage in Nanhau water reservoir. The project tasks included drilling in shallow rock layers, testing log samples, installation of monitoring wells, hydrogeological mapping, seepage monitoring, groundwater flow modeling, environmental impact assessment, and recommendations for reservoir operation and water resource management.

8/1994 – 7/1995 Teaching Assistant. National Cheng Kung University, Department of Earth Sciences (Taiwan) For undergraduate courses in Introduction of Geology (1st semester) and Mineralogy (2nd semester).

4/1994 – 7/1995 Research Assistant. National Cheng Kung University, Department of Earth Sciences (Taiwan) Carried out National Science Council project (No. 83-0202M-006-007) to characterize the hydrogeological properties (permeability, anisotropy, porosity, mineral phases, crystallinity, fracture patterns) of geomaterial samples collected from the strata within the proposed flooded area of Nanhua water reservoir.

■ Professional Qualifications

Member, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Hong Kong (06/2013)

Class-A Specialist in Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Protection Administration, Taiwan (11/1999)

Class-A Specialist in Air Pollution Control, Environmental Protection Administration, Taiwan (08/1999)

Licensed Professional Engineer in Applied Geological Engineering, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan (02/1998)

■ Current Professional Services

► Vice-Chairman: Hong Kong Waste Management Association (2015-present).

► Secretary: Asia-Pacific Association of Sustainable Waste Management (organized in May 2013; 2013-present).

► Board Director: American Society of Civil Engineers - Hong Kong Chapter (2015-present).

► Co-op Committee Member: Environmental Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (2017-present).

► Member of Scientific Advisory Panel: International Waste Working Group (2015-present).

► Member of International Advisory Board: Asian-Pacific Landfill Symposium (2012-present).

► Editor: HKIE Transactions, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (2013-present).

► Associate Editor: Waste Management, Elsevier (2013-present).

► Associate Editor: ASCE Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste, American Society of Civil Engineers (2013-present).

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► Member of Editorial Board: Sustainable Environment Research (2011-present); Computational Water, Energy, and Environmental Engineering (2012-present), Current Advances in Environmental Science (2013-present), International Journal of Waste Resources (2013-present).

► Panel Member: Incubation Programmes Admission, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (2017-present).

► Expert: China’s “111” Program (Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities), Dalian University of Technology, China (2015-present).

► Advisor: Unlimited Institute – An undergraduate student organization aiming to build sustainable communities in developing countries with joint hands of universities (2014-present).

► University Representing Member: Hong Kong Sustainable Campus Consortium (2016-present).

► Committee Member: Common Core Curriculum Committee (Science and Technological Literacy Area of Inquiry), The University of Hong Kong (2016-present).

► Committee Member: First Year Experience Committee, Academic Advising Office, The University of Hong Kong (2016-present).

► Committee Member: Committee on Halls, The University of Hong Kong (2013-present).

► Team Member: Strategic Research Theme in “Energy and Environment”, the University of Hong Kong (2013-present).

► Committee Member and Departmental Coordinator: Faculty of Engineering Teaching and Learning Quality Committee, The University of Hong Kong (2014-present).

► Assistant Director: Research Cluster in Clean Energy and Environment, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Hong Kong (2017-present).

► Environmental Group Coordinator: Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong (2017-present).

► Senior Member: International Engineering and Technology Institute (2015-present).

► Invited Member: Thermodynamics Consortium (2017-present).

► Memberships: International Waste Working Group; Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors; American Chemical Society; Hong Kong Waste Management Association; Overseas Chinese Environmental Engineers and Scientists Association; American Society of Civil Engineers; Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; Mineralogical Society of America; The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.

■ Selected Past Activities and Services

Deputy Chairperson: HKIE Transactions Committee (2014-2017).

Departmental Coordinator: Engineering Admission Committee, The University of Hong Kong (2011-2017).

Member of Technical Committee: WSGES2017 - The 1st World Symposium on Geology and Earth Sciences, Beijing, China (2017).

President: Overseas Chinese Environmental Engineers and Scientists Association (2015-2016).

Associate Editor: American Mineralogist, Mineralogical Society of America (2013-2016).

Co-op Director: American Society of Civil Engineers - Hong Kong Chapter (2013-2015).

Conference Organizing Committee (Local) Chairman: The 9th Asian-Pacific Landfill Symposium (APLAS) in 2016 at Hong Kong (2012-2016).

Member of International Technical Committee: ISOEE2016 - 2016 International Symposium on Civil and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan, China (2016).

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Member of Executive Programme Committee: SUM 2016 - The 3rd Symposium on Urban Mining, Bergamo, Italy (2016).

Member of Scientific Advisory Board: Himalayan Climate Meet - 2016 in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India (2016).

Deputy Convenor: Emerging Strategic Research Theme in “Earth as a Habitable Planet”, the University of Hong Kong (2013-2016).

Member of International Technical Committee: Geo-Chicago 2016 (2015-2016).

Guest Speaker: Starfish Bay Beach Cleanup event organized by Institution of Civil Engineers (Hong Kong Association), Wu Kai Sha, Hong Kong (2016).

Session Chair: SARDINIA 2015, The 15th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy (2015).

Member of Chinese Organizing Committee: SARDINIA 2015, The 15th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy (2015).

Honorary Secretary: Hong Kong Waste Management Association (2014-present).

Session Chair: International Conference on Solid Wastes 2015: Knowledge Transfer for Sustainable Resource Management (ICSWHK), Hong Kong (2015).

Session Chair: The 2nd Symposium of International Waste Working Group - Asian Region Branch, Shanghai, China (2015).

Session Chair: The 16th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Taichung, Taiwan (2014).

Session Chair and Round Table Chair: International Workshop on Urban Waste: Anticipating on China’s Unprecedented Urbanization Transformation, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China (2014).

Session Chair: SUM2014: The 2nd Symposium on Urban Mining, Bergamo, Italy (2014).

Vice-President: Overseas Chinese Environmental Engineers and Scientists Association (2014).

Appointed Faculty Representative: Board of Studies for English Language Enhancement Programme, the University of Hong Kong (2012-2014).

Member of Executive Programme Committee: SUM 2014 - The 2nd Symposium on Urban Mining, Bergamo, Italy (2014).

Session Chair: ENVR Session “Pollutant Transport and Transformation at Mineral-Water Interfaces” in the 247th ACS National Meeting, Dallas, TX (2014).

Member of Executive Committee: Hong Kong Waste Management Association (2011-2014).

Session Chair: Advances in Stabilization/Solidification of Contaminated Soil and Waste Session in 2014 Geo-Congress: Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability (2014).

Member of International Scientific Committee: IconSWM2014: The 4th International Conference on Solid Waste Management (2014).

Chairman of Editorial Committee: Conference on “Novel Insights in Waste Management and Clean Air” cum The 7th Two Coast Forum on Sustainable Waste Management, Hong Kong (2013).

Secretary/Treasurer: Overseas Chinese Environmental Engineers and Scientists Association (2012-2013).

Member of National Council: North California Representative from OCEESA, Chinese Institute of Engineers – USA (2012).

Associate Editor: HKIE Transactions, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (2009-2013).

Guest Co-Editor: Special issue on “The Analysis Method and Transformation of Emerging Pollutants in Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment”, Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry (2013).

Scientific Committee Member: International Conference on Solid Waste 2013 - Innovation in

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Technology Management (2013).

Session Chair: The 1st Symposium of International Waste Working Group - Asian Region Branch, Hokkaido, Japan (2013).

Session Chair: Two-Coast Forum on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, Macau, China (2012).

Session Chair: The 15th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Guilin, China (2012).

Director: Overseas Chinese Environmental Engineers and Scientists Association (2010-2012)

Person-In-Charge: Section of Hong Kong Waste Management Association in Green Carnival 2012 (2012).

Team Member: Strategic Research Theme in “Sustainable Environment”, the University of Hong Kong (2007-2012).

Member: Engineering Admission Committee, the University of Hong Kong (2008-2011).

Faculty Representative: Board of Studies for English Language Enhancement Programme, the University of Hong Kong (2008-2010).

Session Chair: The 14th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Tainan, Taiwan (2011).

Proposal Reviewer: Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP), U.S. Department of Defense, USA (2011).

Assessor for Personal Research Output and Academic Standing: National Research Foundation (NRF), South Africa (2011).

Consultant: Community Waste Recovery Project, Kwun Tong District, Hong Kong (2011)

Session Chair: The 26th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, USA (2011).

Event Guest: Green Carnival 2011, Hong Kong; also was the Person-In-Charge for the Hong Kong Waste Management Association (2010).

Session Chair: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Asia/Pacific Annual Meeting (2010).

Session Chair: The 13th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Chongqing, China (2010).

Session Chair: Two-Coast Forum on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, Hong Kong, China (2009).

Co-op Member of Executive Committee: Hong Kong Waste Management Association (2009-2010).

Participant of Focus Group Meeting: Engineering Investigation and Environmental Studies for (Hong Kong) Integrated Waste Management Facilities Phase 1 - Feasibility Study (2009).

Session Chair: The 24th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, USA (2009).

Session Chair: The 12th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (2008).

Coordinator: Environmental Engineering Seminar Planning Committee, Stanford University (2005).

Joint Teaching/Research Assistant: International research/teaching collaboration “Singapore-Stanford Partnership”, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2004, 2005).

Reviewers: Environmental Science & Technology; Water Research; Journal of Membrane Science; Environmental Pollution; Chemical Engineering Journal; Chemosphere; Fuel; Science of the Total Environment; Waste Management & Research; Critical Reviews in Environmental Science & Technology; Journal of Hazardous Materials; Separation and Purification Technology; Materials Letters; Waste Management; CLEAN – Soil, Air, Water; Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science; Journal of Hydro-Environment Research; HKIE

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Transactions; The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management; Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry; Fibers and Polymers; Building and Environment; and others.

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Research and Scholarship

■ SCI Journal Papers (* Corresponding Author) Impact

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1. Li, H.; Gao, Y.; Xiong, Z.; Liao, C.; Shih*, K. Enhanced Selective Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 to CH4 over Plasmonic Au Modified g-C3N4 Photocatalyst under UV-Vis Light Irradiation. Applied Surface Science 2018, 439, 552-559.

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2. Jiang, S.; Liu, X.; Li*, H.; Wang, J.; Yang, Z.; Peng, H.; Shih, K. Synergistic Effect of HCl and NO in Elemental Mercury Catalytic Oxidation over La2O3-TiO2 Catalyst. Fuel 2018, 215, 232-238.

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3. Kong, L.; Han, M.; Shih*, K.; Su, M.; Diao, Z.; Long, J.; Chen*, D.; Hou, L.; Peng, Y. Nano-Rod Ca-Decorated Sludge Derived Carbon for Removal of Phosphorus. Environmental Pollution 2018, 233, 698-705.

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4. Marquez-Medina, M. D.; Prinsen, P.; Li, H.; Shih, K.; Romero, A. A.; Luque*, R. Continuous-Flow Synthesis of Supported Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Efficient Isoeugenol Conversion into Vanillin. ChemSusChem 2018, 11, 389-396.

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5. Wang, S.; Kong*, L.; Long, J.; Su, M.; Diao, Z.; Chang, X.; Chen, D.; Song, G.; Shih*, K. Adsorption of Phosphorus by Calcium-Flour Biochar: Isotherm, Kinetic and Transformation Studies. Chemosphere 2018, 195, 666-672.

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6. Yu*, J.; Yao, J.; Lin*, X.; Li, H.; Lam, J. Y. K.; Leung, C. K. Y.; Sham, I. M. L.; Shih, K. Tensile Performance of Sustainable Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites with Hybrid PVA and Recycled PET Fibers. Cement and Concrete Research 2018, 107, 110-123.

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7. Yu, Y.; Yu, L.; Shih, K.; Chen*, P. J. Yttrium-Doped Iron Oxide Magnetic Adsorbent for Enhancement in Arsenic Removal and Ease in Separation after Applications. Journal of Colloid & Interface Science, in press.

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8. Zhou, Y.; Liao, C.-Z.; Shih*, K. Combined Fe2O3 and CaCO3 Additives to Enhance the Immobilization of Pb in Cathode Ray Tube Funnel Glass. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2018, 6, 3669-3675.

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9. Feng, Y.; Wu, D.; Li, H.; Bai, J.; Hu, Y.-B.; Liao, C.-Z.; Li, X.-Y.; Shih*, K. Activation of Persulfates Using Siderite as a Source of Ferrous Ions: Sulfate Radical Production, Stoichiometric Efficiency, and Implications. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2018, 6, 3624-3631.

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10. Su, M.; Liao, C.; Chan, T.-S.; Shih*, K.; Xiao, T.; Chen, D.; Kong, L.; Song, G. Incorporation of Cadmium and Nickel into Ferrite Spinel Solid Solution: X-ray Diffraction and X-ray Absorption Fine Structure Analyses. Environmental Science & Technology 2018, 52, 775-782.

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11. Wang*, J.; Zhang, G.; Liu, .; Li, H.; Liu, Y.; Wang, Z.; Li, X.; Shih*, K. Mai*, L. Li3V(MoO4)3 as a Novel Electrode Material with Good Lithium Storage Properties and Improved Initial Coulombic Efficiency, Nano Energy 2018, 44, 272-278.

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12. Feng, Y.; Li, H.; Lin, L.; Kong, L.; Li, X.-Y.; Wu, D.; Zhao, H.; Shih*, K. Degradation of 1,4-Dioxane via Controlled Generation of Radicals by Pyrite-Activated Oxidants: Synergistic Effects, Role of Disulfides, and Activation Sites. Chemical Engineering Journal 2018, 336, 416-426.

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13. Zhang, W.; Wang, J.; Yang, Z.; Li, L.; Shih, K.; Li*, H. Copper Slag as a Catalyst for Mercury Oxidation in Coal Combustion Flue Gas. Waste Management, in press.

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14. Wong, M. K.; Liu, F.; Kam, C. S.; Leung, T. L.; Tam, H. W.; Djurisic*, A. B.; Popovic, J.; Li, H.; Shih, K.; Low, K.-H.; Chan, W. K.; Chen, W.; He, Z.; Ng, A.; Surya, C. Synthesis of Lead-Free Perovskite Films by Combinatorial Evaporation: Fast Processes for Screening Different Precursor Combinations. Chemistry of Materials 2017, 29, 9946-9953.

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15. Feng, Y; Liao, C.; Liu, C.; Shih*, K. Cu2O-Promoted Degradation of Sulfamethoxazole by -Fe2O3-Catalyzed Peroxymonosulfate under Circumneutral Conditions:

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Synergistic Effect, Cu/Fe Ratios, and Mechanisms. Environmental Technology 2018, 39, 1-11.

16. Dong, M.; Wang, Z.; Li, H.; Guo, H.; Li, X.; Shih, K.; Wang*, J. Metallurgy Inspired Formation of Homogeneous Al2O3 Coating Layer to Improve the Electrochemical Properties of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 Cathode Material. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering 2017, 5, 10199-10205.

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17. Sun, Q.; Bijelić, M.; Djurisic*, A. B.; Suchomski, C.; Liu, X.; Xie, M.; Ng, A. M. C.; Li, H.; Shih, K.; Burazer, S.; Skoko, Z.; Djerdj, I.; Popović, J. Graphene-Oxide-Wrapped ZnMn2O4 as High Performance Lithium Ion Battery Anode. Nanotechnology 2017, 28(45),455401.

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18. Kong, L.; Han, M.; Shih*, K.; Su, M.; Diao, Z.; Long, J.; Chen*, D.; Hou, L.; Peng, Y. Nano-Rod Ca-Decorated Sludge Derived Carbon for Removal of Phosphorus. Environmental Pollution 2017, 233, 698-705.

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19. Kong*, L.; Su, M.; Peng, Y.; Hou, L.; Liu, J.; Li, H.; Diao, Z.; Shih, K.; Xiong, Y.; Chen*, D. Producing Sawdust Derived Activated Carbon by Co-Calcinations with Limestone for Enhanced Acid Orange II Adsorption. Journal of Cleaner Production 2017, 168, 22-29.

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20. Guo, M. Y.; Liu, F.; Leung, Y. H.; He, Y.; Ng*, A. M. C.; Djurišić*, A. B.; Li, H.; Shih, K.; Chan, W. K. Annealing-Induced Antibacterial Activity in TiO2 under Ambient Light. Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2017, 121, 24060-24068.

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21. Li, H.; Zhang, W.; Wang, J.; Yang, Z.; Li, L.; Shih*, K. Coexistence of Enhanced Hg0 Oxidation and Induced Hg2+ Reduction on CuO/TiO2 Catalyst in the Presence of NO and NH3. Chemical Engineering Journal 2017, 330, 1248-1254.

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22. Pan, W.; Peng*, W.; Guo, H.; Wang, J.; Wang, Z.; Li, H.; Shih*, K. Effect of Molybdenum Substitution on Electrochemical Performance of Li[Li0.2Mn0.54Co0.13Ni0.13]O2 Cathode Material. Ceramics International 2017, 43, 14836-14841.

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23. Feng, Y.; Wu, D.; Zhou, Y.; Shih*, K. A Metal-Free Method of Generating Sulfate Radicals through Direct Interaction of Hydroxylamine and Peroxymonosulfate: Mechanisms, Kinetics, and Implications. Chemical Engineering Journal 2017, 330, 906-913.

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24. Liao, C.; Liu, C.; Su, M.; Shih*, K. Quantification of the Partitioning Ratio of Minor Actinide Surrogates between Zirconolite and Glass in Glass-Ceramic for Nuclear Waste Disposal. Inorganic Chemistry 2017, 56, 9913-9921.

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25. Leng, J.; Wang, Z.; Li, X.; Guo, H.; Li, H.; Shih, K.; Yan, G.; Wang*, J. Accurate Construction of Hierarchical Nickel-Cobalt Oxide Multishell Yolk-Shell Structure with Large and Ultrafast Lithium Storage Capability. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2017, 5, 14996-15001.

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26. Li, H.; Zhu, L.; Wang, J.; Li, L.; Lee, P.-H.; Feng, Y.; Shih*, K. Effect of Nitrogen Oxides on Elemental Mercury Removal by Nanosized Mineral Sulfide. Environmental Science & Technology 2017, 51, 8530-8536.

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27. Zhou, Z.; Su*, M.; Shih, K. Highly Efficient and Recyclable Graphene Oxide-Magnetite Composites for Isatin Mineralization. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 2017, 725, 302-309.

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28. Zeng, K.; Li*, X.; Wang, Z.; Guo, H.; Wang, J.; Li, T.; Pan, W.; Shih, K. Cave-Embedded Porous Mn2O3 Hollow Microsphere as Anode Material for Lithium Ion Batteries. Electrochimica Acta 2017, 247, 795-802.

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29. Li, H.; Feng, S.; Liu*, Y.; Shih, K. Binding of Mercury Species and Typical Flue Gas Components on ZnS(110). Energy & Fuels 2017, 31, 5355-5362.

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30. Gu, W.; Bai*, J.; Dong*, B.; Zhuang, X.; Zhao, J.; Zhang, C.; Wang, J.; Shih, K. Enhanced Bioleaching Efficiency of Copper from Waste Printed Circuit Board Driven by Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanotubes Modified Electrode. Chemical Engineering Journal 2017, 324, 122-129.

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31. Lu, X.; Ning, X.; Lee, P. H.; Shih, K. Wang*, F.; Zeng, E. Y. Transformation of Hazardous Lead into Lead Ferrite Ceramics: Crystal Structures and Their Role in Lead Leaching. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2017, 336, 139-145.

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32. Milovanovic, J.; Tschentscher, R.; Romero, A. A.; Li, H.; Shih, K.; Rajic, N.; Luque*, R. Study on the Pyrolysis Products of Two Different Hardwood Lignins in the Presence of

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NiO Contained-Zeolites. Biomass and Bioenergy 2017, 103, 29-34. 33. Gu, W.; Bai, J.; Dong*, B.; Zhuang, X.; Zhao, J.; Zhang, C.; Wang, J.; Shih*, K.

Catalytic Effect of Graphene in Bioleaching Copper from Waste Printed Circuit Boards by Acidithiobacillus Ferrooxidans. Hydrometallurgy 2017, 171, 172-178.

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34. Azad, F.; Luo, C.; Su, S. C.; Younas, M.; Azeem, W.; Kuznetsov, A.; Azarov, A.; Shih, K.; Liao, C.; Maqsood, A.; Ling*, F. Surface Localization of the Er-Related Optical Active Centers in Er-Doped Zinc Oxide Films. Journal of Applied Physics 2017, 121, 235701.

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35. Feng, Y.; Lee, P.-H.; Wu, D.; Shih*, K. Surface-Bound Sulfate Radical-Dominated Degradation of 1,4-Dioxane by Alumina-Supported Palladium (Pd/Al2O3) Catalyzed Peroxymonosulfate. Water Research 2017, 120, 12-21.

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36. Lu, X.; Shih, K.; Zeng, E.Y.; Wang*, F. Effectiveness of Municipal Sewage Sludge (MSS) Ash Application on the Stabilization of Pb-Zn Sludge from Mining Activities. Journal of Cleaner Production 2017, 151, 145-151.

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37. Yan, Z.; Hu, Q.; Yan*, G.; Li, H.; Shih, K.; Yang, Z.; Li, X.; Wang, Z.; Wang*, J. Co3O4/Co Nanoparticles Enclosed Graphitic Carbon as Anode Material for High Performance Li-Ion Batteries. Chemical Engineering Journal 2017, 321, 495-501.

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38. Liu*, J.; Zhao, D. D.; Li, L.; Weng, M. Zhang, C.; Zhang, S.; Zhu, J.; Feng, Y.; Shih, K.; Huang, W. Mini-sized Carbon Nitride Nanosheets with Double Excitation- and pH-Dependent Fluorescence Behaviors for Two-photon Cell Imaging. Chemistry – An Asian Journal 2017, 12, 835-840.

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39. Feng, Y.; Lee, P.-H.; Wu, D.; Zhou, Z.; Li, H.; Shih*, K. Degradation of Contaminants by Cu+-Activated Molecular Oxygen in Aqueous Solutions: Evidence for Cupryl Species (Cu3+). Journal of Hazardous Materials 2017, 331, 81-87.

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40. Yu, J.; Li*, H.; Leung, C. Y. K.; Lin, X.; Lam, J. Y. K.; Sham, I. M. L.; Shih, K. Matrix Design for Waterproof Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECCs). Construction & Building Materials 2017, 139, 438-446.

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41. Liao, C.-Z.; Liu, C.; Lee, P.-H.; Stennett, M. C., Hyatt*, N. C.; Shih*, K. Combined Quantitative X-ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Transmission Electron Microscopy Investigations of Crystal Evolution in CaO-Al2O3-SiO2-TiO2-ZrO2-Nd2O3-Na2O System. Crystal Growth & Design 2017, 17, 1079-1087.

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42. Feng, Y.; Lee, P.-H.; Wu, D.; Shih*, K. Rapid Selective Circumneutral Degradation of Phenolic Pollutants Using Peroxymonosulfate-Iodide Metal-Free Oxidation: Role of Iodine Atoms. Environmental Science & Technology 2017, 51, 2312-2320.

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43. Li, H.; Zhu, L.; Wu, S.; Liu, Y.; Shih*, K. Synergy of CuO and CeO2 Combination for Mercury Oxidation under Low-Temperature Selective Catalytic Reduction Atmosphere. International Journal of Coal Geology 2017, 170, 69-76.

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44. Yang, Z.; Wu, Y.; Guo, H.; Ma, X.-H.; Lin, C.-E.; Zhou, Y.; Cao, B.; Zhu, B.-K.; Shih, K.; Tang*, C. Y. A Novel Thin-Film Nano-Templated Composite Membrane with in situ Silver Nanoparticles Loading: Separation Performance Enhancement and Implications. Journal of Membrane Science 2017, 544, 351-358.

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45. Li, H.; Gao, Y.; Wu, X.; Li, Y.; Lee, P.-H.; Shih*, K. Fabrication of Heterostructured -C3N4/Ag-TiO2 Hybrid Photocatalyst with Enhanced Performance of Photocatalytic Conversion of CO2 Under Simulated Sunlight Irradiation. Applied Surface Science 2017, 402, 198-207.

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46. Li, H.; Wang, J.; Liu, X.; Su, Q.; Djurišić, A. B.; Xie, M.; Mei, Y.; Tang, C. Y.; Shih*, K. Template-Free Synthesis of Hierarchical Hollow V2O5 Microspheres with Highly Stable Lithium Storage Capacity. RSC Advances 2017, 7, 2480-248.

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47. Su, M.; Shih, K.; Kong*, L. Stabilizing Cadmium into Aluminate and Ferrite Structures: Effectiveness and Leaching Behavior. Journal of Environmental Management 2017, 187, 340-346.

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48. Liao, C. Z.; Tang, Y.; Lee, P.-H.; Liu, C.; Shih*, K.; Li, F. Detoxification and Immobilization of Chromite Ore Processing Residue in Spinel-Based Glass-Ceramic. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2017, 321, 449-455.

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49. Yu, H.; Leng*, Z.; Zhou, Z.; Shih, K.; Xiao, F.; Gao, Z. Optimization of Preparation Procedure of Liquid Warm Mix Additive Modified Asphalt Rubber. Journal of Cleaner Production 2017, 141, 336-345.

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50. Zhou, H.; Su, M.; Lee, P.-H.; Shih*, K. Synthesis of Submicron Lead Oxide Particles from the Simulated Spent Lead Paste for Battery Anodes. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 2017, 690, 101-107.

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51. Su, M.; Liao, C.; Lee, P.-H.; Li, H.; Shih*, K. Formation and Leaching Behavior of Ferrite Spinel for Cadmium Stabilization. Chemical Engineering Science 2017, 158, 287-293.

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52. Guo, H.; Wang, J.; Han, Y.; Feng, Y.; Shih, K.; Tang*, C.Y. Removal of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate by a Gravity-Driven Membrane: Filtration Performance and Regeneration Behavior. Separation and Purification Technology 2017, 174, 136-144.

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53. Su*, M.; He, C.; Shih*, K. Facile Synthesis of Morphology and Size-Controlled -Fe2O3

and Fe3O4 Nano- and Microstructures by Hydrothermal/Solvothermal Process: The Roles of Reaction Medium and Urea Dose. Ceramics International 2016, 42, 14793-14804.

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54. Liu, Z.; Wang, H.; Peng*, W.; Wang, Z.; Li, X.; Guo, H.; Wang, J.; Shih*, K. Synthesis of FeO-Nanowires/NiCo2O4-Nanosheets Core/Shell Heterostructure as Free-Standing Electrode with Enhanced Lithium Storage Properties. Ceramics International 2016, 42, 15099-15103.

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55. Feng, Y.; Zhou, Y.; Lee, P.-H.; Shih*, K. Mineralization of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorodecanoate (PFDA) from Aqueous Solution by Porous Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Adsorption Followed by Simultaneous Thermal Decomposition and Regeneration. RSC Advances 2016, 6, 113773-113780.

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56. Wang*, J.; Liu, Z.; Yan, G.; Li, H.; Peng, W.; Li, X.; Song, L.; Shih*, K. Improving the Electrochemical Performance of Lithium Vanadium Fluorophosphate Cathode Material: Focus on Interfacial Stability. Journal of Power Sources 2016, 329, 553-557.

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57. Milovanović, J.; Rajić, N.; Romero, A. A.; Li, H.; Shih, K.; Tschentscher, R.; Luque*, R. Insights into the Microwave-Assisted Mild Deconstruction of Lignin Feedstocks Using NiO-Containing ZSM-5 Zeolites. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering 2016, 4, 4305-4313.

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58. Liu, C.; Zhu, Z.; Li*, F.; Liu, T.; Liao, C.; Lee, J. J.; Shih, K.; Tao, L.; Wu, Y. Fe (II)-Induced Phase Transformation of Ferrihydrite: The Inhibition Effects and Stabilization of Divalent Metal Cations. Chemical Geology 2016, 444, 110-119.

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59. Li, H.; Zhu, L.; Wang, J.; Li, L.; Shih*, K. Development of Nano-Sulfide Sorbent for Efficient Removal of Elemental Mercury from Coal Combustion Fuel Gas. Environmental Science & Technology 2016, 50, 9551-9557.

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60. Wang, L.; Chena, S. S.; Tsang*, D. C. W.; Poon, C.-S.; Shih, K. Value-Added Recycling of Construction Waste Wood into Noise and Thermal Insulating Cement-Bonded Particleboards. Construction & Building Materials 2016, 125, 316-325.

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61. Wang, L.; Chena, S. S.; Tsang*, D. C. W.; Poon, C.-S.; Shih, K. Recycling Contaminated Wood into Eco-friendly Particleboard Using Green Cement and Carbon Dioxide Curing. Journal of Cleaner Production 2016, 137, 861-870.

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62. Leng, L.; Wang, J.; Qiu, X.; Zhao, Y.; Yip, Y. W.; Law, G. L.; Shih, K.; Zhou, Z.; Lee*, P. H. Thermodynamic Selectivity of Functional Agents on Zeolite for Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate Sequestration. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2016, 318, 41-47.

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63. Lu, X.; Wang*, F.; Li, X.-Y.; Shih, K.; Zeng, E. Adsorption and Thermal Stabilization of Pb2+ and Cu2+ by Zeolite. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2016, 55, 8767–8773.

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64. Lu, X.; Shih, K.; Li, X.-Y.; Liu, G.; Zeng, E. Y.; Wang*, F. Accuracy and Application of Quantitative X-ray Diffraction on the Precipitation of Struvite Product. Water Research 2016, 90, 9-14.

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65. Tan, G. Y. A.; Lee*, P.-H., Shih*, K. One for All, and All for One: Exploiting Microbial Mutualism for a New Renaissance in Anaerobic Digestion. Waste Management 2016, 53, 1-2.

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66. Liu, Z.; Peng, W.; Xu, Z.; Shih, K.; Wang*, J.; Wang, Z.; Lv, X.; Chen, J.; Li, X. Molybdenum Disulfide Decorating Lithium Vanadium Fluorophosphate for Lithium Ion Batteries Anode: Experiments and First-Principles Calculations. ChemSusChem 2016, 9, 2122-2128.

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67. Feng, Y.; Wu, D.; Liao, C.; Deng, Y.; Zhang, T.; Shih*, K. Red Mud Powders as Low-Cost and Efficient Catalysts for Persulfate Activation: Pathways and Reusability of

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Mineralizing Sulfadiazine. Separation and Purification Technology 2016, 167, 136-145. 68. Feng, Y.; Liao, C.; Shih*, K. Copper-promoted Circumneutral Activation of H2O2 by

Magnetic CuFe2O4 Spinel Nanoparticles: Mechanism, Stoichiometric Efficiency, and Pathway of Degrading Sulfanilamide. Chemosphere 2016, 154, 573-582.

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69. Li, H.; Wu, X.; Wang, J.; Gao, Y.; Li, L.; Shih*, K. Enhanced Activity of Ag-MgO-TiO2 Catalyst for Photocatalytic Conversion of CO2 and H2O into CH4. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2016, 41, 8479-8488.

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70. Yan, H.; Shih*, K. Effects of Calcium and Ferric Ions on Struvite Precipitation: A New Assessment Based on Quantitative X-ray Diffraction Analysis. Water Research 2016, 95, 310-318.

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71. Tang*, Y.; Shih, K.; Liu, C.; Liao, C. Cubic and Tetragonal Ferrite Crystal Structures for Copper Ion Immobilization in Iron-rich Ceramic Matrix. RSC Advances 2016, 6, 28579-28585.

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72. Liao, C.; Tang, Y.; Liu*, C.; Shih, K.; Li, F. Double-Barrier Mechanism for Chromium Immobilization: A Quantitative Study of Crystallization and Leachability. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2016, 311, 246-253.

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73. Li, H.; Li, H.; Wu, S.; Liao, C.; Zhou, Z.; Liu, X.; Djurisic, A. B.; Xie, M.; Tang, C.; Shih*, K. Facile Synthesis, Characterization, and Electrochemical Performance of Multi-Scale AgVO3 Particles. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 2016, 674, 56-62.

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74. Liu, Z.; Peng, W.; Shih, K.; Wang*, J.; Wang, Z.; Guo, H.; Yan, G.; Li, X.; Song, L. A MoS2 Coating Strategy to Improve the Comprehensive Electrochemical Performance of LiVPO4F. Journal of Power Sources 2016, 315, 294-301. [WoS Highly Cited Paper (1%)]

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75. Feng, Y.; Wu, D.; Deng, Y.; Zhang, T.; Shih*, K. Sulfate Radical-Mediated Degradation of Sulfadiazine by CuFeO2 Rhombohedral Crystal-Catalyzed Peroxymonosulfate: Synergistic Effects and Mechanisms. Environmental Science & Technology 2016, 50, 3119-3127. [WoS Hot Paper (0.1%); WoS Highly Cited Paper (1%)]

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76. Al-Naji, M.; Yepez, A.; Balu, A. M.; Romero, A. A.; Chen, Z.; Wilde, N.; Li, H.; Shih, K.; Glaser, R.; Luque*, R. Insights into the Selective Hydrogenation of Levulinic Acid to -Valerolactone using Supported Mono- and Bimetallic Catalysts. Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 2016, 417, 145-152.

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77. Liu*, J.; Zhang, Q. M.; Feng, Y.; Zhou, Z.; Shih*, K. Solvent-Switching Gelation and Orange-Red Emission of Ultrasmall Copper Nanoclusters. ChemPhysChem 2016, 17, 225-231.

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78. Liu, F.; Dong, Q.; Wong, M. K.; Djurisic*, A. B.; Ng, A.; Ren, Z.; Shen, Q.; Surya, C.; Chan, W. K.; Wang, J.; Ng, A. M. C.; Liao, C,; Li, H.; Shih, K.; Wei, C.; Su, H.; Dai, J. Is Excess PbI2 Beneficial for Perovskite Solar Cell Performance? Advanced Energy Materials 2016, 6, 1502206:1-9. [WoS Highly Cited Paper (1%)]

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79. Ma, W.; Li*, H.; Yao*, X.; Li, L; Shih, K. Preparation of Hydrophilic Activated Carbon through Alkaline Hydrolysis of Ester for Effective Water-Vapor Adsorption. Separation Science and Technology 2016, 51, 193-201.

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80. Liu, X.; Sun, Q.; Ng, A. M. C.; Djurisic*, A. B.; Xie, M.; Dai, B.; Tang, J.; Surya, C.; Liao, C; Shih, K. An Alumina Stabilized Graphene Oxide Wrapped SnO2 Hollow Sphere LIB Anode with Improved Lithium Storage. RSC Advances 2015, 5, 100783-100789.

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81. Su, M.; Liao, C.; Chung, K.-H.; Wey, M.-Y.; Shih*, K. Cadmium Stabilization Efficiency and Leachability by CdAl4O7 Monoclinic Structure. Environmental Science & Technology 2015, 49, 11452-11459.

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82. Guo, M. Y.; Liu, F.; Tsui, J.; Voskanyan, A. A.; Ng*, A. M. C.; Djurisic*, A. B.; Chan, W. K.; Chan, K.-Y.; Liao, C.; Shih, K.; Surya, C. Hydrothermally Synthesized CuxO as a Catalyst for CO Oxidation. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2015, 3, 3627-3632.

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83. Liu, X.; Sun, Q.; Ng, A. M. C.; Djurisic*, A. B.; Xie, M.; Liao, C.; Shih, K.; Vranjes, M.; Nedeljkovic, J. M.; Deng, Z. In Situ Synthesis of TiO2(B) Nanotube/Nanoparticle Composite Anode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries. Nanotechnology 2015, 26, 425403.

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84. Sun, Q.; Liu, X.; Djurisic*, A. B.; Leung, T. L.; Xie, M.; Ng, A. M. C.; Li, H.; Deng, Z.; Shih, K. Iron Oxide/Graphene Composites as Negative-Electrode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries- Optimum Particles Size for Stable Performance. RSC Advances 2015,

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5, 91466-91471. 85. Wu, D.; Chen, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Feng, Y.; Shih*, K. Ferric Iron Enhanced Chloramphenicol

Oxidation in Pyrite Induced Fenton-like Reactions. Separation and Purification Technology 2015, 154, 60-67.

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86. Li, H.; Wu, S.; Li, L.; Wang, J.; Ma*, W.; Shih*, K. CuO-CeO2/TiO2 Catalyst for Simultaneous NO Reduction and Hg0 Oxidation at Low Temperatures. Catalysis Science & Technology 2015, 5, 5129-5138.

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87. Kamali*, S.; Shih, K.; Barbiellini, B.; Wang, Y. J.; Kaprzyk, S.; Itou, M.; Bansil, A.; Sakurai, Y. Extracting the Cation Distributions in NiFe2-xAlxO4 Solid Solutions Using Magnetic Compton Scattering. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter 2015, 27, 456003.

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88. Chen, Q.-Y.; Shih*, K.; Meng*, C.-M.; Wang, L.-L.; Xie, H.; Wu, T. First Principles Study of Uranium Solubility in Gd2Zr2O7 Pyrochlore. Chinese Journal of Chemical Physics 2015, 28, 733-738.

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89. Wu, S.; Li*, H.; Wu, C.-Y.; Li, L.; Zhang, J.; Shih*, K. Effects of Flue-Gas Parameters on Low Temperature NO Reduction over a Cu-Promoted CeO2-TiO2 Catalyst. Fuel 2015, 159, 876-882.

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90. Liao, C.; Shih*, K.; Lee, W. Crystal Structures of Al-Nd Codoped Zirconolite Derived from Glass Matrix and Powder Sintering. Inorganic Chemistry 2015, 54, 7353-7361.

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91. Li, H.; Wu, S.; Wu, C.-Y.; Wang, J.; Li*, L.; Shih*, K. SCR Atmosphere Induced Reduction of Oxidized Mercury over CuO/CeO2-TiO2 Catalyst. Environmental Science & Technology 2015, 49, 7373-7379.

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92. Lu, X.; Shih*, K. Formation of Lead-aluminate Ceramics: Reaction Mechanisms in Immobilizing the Simulated Lead Sludge. Chemosphere 2015, 138, 156-163.

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93. Feng, Y.; Wu, D.; Liu, J.; Zhou, Z.; Deng, Y.; Zhang, T.; Shih*, K. Efficient Degradation of Sulfamethazine with CuCo2O4 Spinel Nanocatalysts for Peroxymonosulfate Activation. Chemical Engineering Journal 2015, 280, 514-524. . [WoS Highly Cited Paper (1%)]

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94. Tang, Y.; Shih*, K. Mechanisms of Zinc Incorporation in Aluminosilicate Crystalline Structures and the Leaching Behavior of Product Phases. Environmental Technology 2015, 36, 2977-2986.

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95. Wang, F.; Lu, X.; Li*, X.-Y.; Shih, K. Effectiveness and Mechanisms of Defluorination of Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances by Calcium Compounds during Waste Thermal Treatment. Environmental Science & Technology 2015, 49, 5672-5680.

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96. Jim, W. Y.; Liu, X.; Yiu, W. K.; Leung, Y. H.; Djurišić*, A. B.; Chan, W. K.; Liao, C.; Shih, K.; Surya, C. The Effect of Different Dopants on the Performance of SnO2-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. Physica Status Solidi (B) Basic Research 2015, 252, 553-557.

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97. Chen, Q. Y.; Shih*, K.; Shen, Y. H.; Luo, Y.; Li, R. Effects of SiNx Interlayer on Characterisation of Amorphous Diamond-Like Carbon Films. Materials Science and Technology 2015, 31, 703-708.

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98. Liao, C.-Z.; Zeng, L.; Shih*, K. Quantitative X-ray Diffraction (QXRD) Analysis for Revealing Thermal Transformations of Red Mud. Chemosphere 2015, 131, 171-177.

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99. Liao, C.-Z.; Dong*, C.; Shih*, K.; Zeng, L.; He, B.; Cao, W.; Yang, L. Preparation and Properties of a New Ternary Phase Mg3+xNi7-xB2 (0.17≤x≤0.66) and its Cu-Doping Effect. Journal of Solid State Chemistry 2015, 226, 24-28.

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100. Wang*, F.; Shih, K.; Li, X.-Y. The Partition Behavior of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanesulfonamide (FOSA) on Microplastics. Chemosphere 2015, 119, 841-847.

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101. Wang*, F.; Shih, K.; Ma, R.; Li, X.-Y. Influence of Cations on the Partition Behavior of Perfluoroheptanoate (PFHpA) and Perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS) on Wastewater

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Sludge. Chemosphere 2015, 131, 178-183.

102. Wang, F.; Shih*, K.; Leckie, J. O. Effect of Humic Acid on the Sorption of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (PFBS) on Boehmite. Chemosphere 2015, 118C, 213-218.

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103. Chan, V. B. S.; Vinn, O.; Li, C.; Lu, X.; Kudryavtsev, A. B.; Schopf, W.; Shih, K.; Zhang, T.; Thiyagarajan*, V. Evidence of Compositional and Ultrastructural Shifts during the Development of Calcareous Tubes in the Biofouling Tubeworm, Hydroides Elegans. Journal of Structural Biology 2015, 189, 230-237.

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104. Liu*, J.; Yu, J.; Chen*, J.; Shih*, K. Noncovalent Assembly of Carbon Nanoparticles and Aptamer for Sensitive Detection of ATP. RSC Advances 2014, 4, 38199-38205.

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105. Wang*, F.; Lu, X.; Shih, K.; Wang, P.; Li, X.-Y. Removal of Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates (PFAS) from Aqueous Solution Using Permanently Confined Micelle Arrays (PCMAs). Separation and Purification Technology 2014, 123, 7-12.

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106. Chang, Y.-H.; Hau, N. Y.; Liu, C.; Huang, Y.-T.; Li, C.-C.; Shih, K.; Feng*, S.-P. A Short-Range Ordered-Disordered Transition of NiOOH/Ni(OH)2 Pair Induces Switchable Wettability. Nanoscale 2014, 6, 15309-15315.

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107. Liu, F.; Leung, Y. H.; Djurisic*, A.; Ng, A. M. C.; Chan, W. K.; Ng, K. L.; Wong, K. S.; Shih, K.; Liao, C.; Surya, C. Effect of Plasma Treatment on Native Defects and Photocatalytic Activities of Zinc Oxide Tetrapods. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2014, 118, 22760–22767.

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108. Tang, Y.; Lu, X.; Shih*, K. Alumina Polymorphs Affect the Metal Immobilization Effect when Beneficially Using Copper-Bearing Electroplating Sludge for Ceramics. Chemosphere 2014, 117C, 575-581.

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109. Li, C.; Chan, V.; He, C.; Meng, Y.; Yao, H.; Shih, K.; Thiyagarajan*, V. Weakening Mechanisms of the Serpulid Tube in a High CO2 World. Environmental Science & Technology 2014, 48, 14158-14167.

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110. Liu, X.; Liu, F. Z.; Sun, Q.; Ng, A. M. C.; Djurisic*, A. B.; Xie, M. H.; Liao, C. Z.; Shih, K.; Deng, Z. F. In Situ Synthesis of CuxO/SnOx@CNT and CuxO/SnOx@SnO2/CNT Nanocomposite Anodes for Lithium Ion Batteries by a Simple Chemical Treatment Process. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces 2014, 6, 13478-13486.

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111. Kong, L.; Xiong*, Y.; Sun, L.; Tian, S.; Xu, X.; Zhao, C.; Luo, R.; Yang, X.; Shih, K.; Liu, H. Sorption Performance and Mechanism of a Sludge-Derived Char as Porous Carbon-Based Hybrid Adsorbent for Benzene Derivatives in Aqueous Solution. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2014, 274, 205-211.

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112. Liu*, J.; Yu, J.; Chen*, J.; Yang, R.; Shih*, K. Signal-Amplification and Real-Time Fluorescence Anisotropy Detection of Apyrase by Carbon Nanoparticle. Materials Science and Engineering C 2014, 38, 206-211.

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113. Zhou, Z.; Shih*, K.; Cai, Y.-P.; Szeto, L.; Wong, W. T. A Highly Specific Probe for Ferric Ions in Aqueous Solution Based on 5,6-Dicarboxy-3H-benzoimidazol-1-ium Nitrate. Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie (ZAAC) 2014, 640, 1494-1498.

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114. Tang, Y.; Chan, S.-W.; Shih*, K. Copper Stabilization in Beneficial Use of Waterworks Sludge and Copper-laden Electroplating Sludge for Ceramic Materials. Waste Management 2014, 34, 1085-1091.

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115. Tang, Y.; Liu, C.; Shih*, K. Beneficial Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in Using Simulated Sludge Incineration Ash for Ceramic Products. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 2014, 89, 536-543.

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116. Tang, Y.; Shih*, K. Stabilization Mechanisms and Reaction Sequences for Sintering Simulated Copper-Laden Sludge with Alumina. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2013, 1, 1239-1245.

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117. Chan, V. B. S.; Thiyagarajan*, V.; Lu, X.; Zhang, T.; Shih, K. Temperature Dependent Effects of Elevated CO2 on Shell Composition and Mechanical Properties of Hydroides Elegans: Insights from a Multiple Stressor Experiment. PLoS ONE 2013, 8, art. no. e78945.

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118. Lu, X.; Shih*, K.; Liu, C.; Wang, F. Extraction of Metallic Lead from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Funnel Glass by Thermal Reduction with Metallic Iron. Environmental Science & Technology 2013, 47, 9972-9978.

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119. Tang, Y.; Lee, P.-H.; Shih*, K. Copper Sludge from Printed Circuit Board Production/Recycling for Ceramic Materials: A Quantitative Analysis of Copper Transformation and Immobilization. Environmental Science & Technology 2013, 47, 8609-8615.

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120. Qi*, F.; Ying, G. G.; Shih, K.; Kumirska, J.; Pehlivanoglu-Mantas, E.; Luo, X. Editorial: Analysis and Fate of Emerging Pollutants during Water Treatment. Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry 2013, art. no. 256956.

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121. Hu, Y.; Liu, X.; Bai, J.; Shih, K.; Zeng, E. Y.; Cheng*, H. Assessing Heavy Metal Pollution in the Surface Soils of a Region that Had Undergone Three Decades of Intense Industrialization and Urbanization. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2013, 20, 6150-6159. . [WoS Highly Cited Paper (1%)]

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122. Wang, F.; Shih*, K.; Lu, X.; Liu, C. Mineralization Behavior of Fluorine in Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) during Thermal Treatment of Lime-Conditioned Sludge. Environmental Science & Technology 2013, 47, 2621-2627.

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123. Zhang*, G.; Guo, Y.; Ao, J.; Yang, J.; Lv, G.; Shih, K. Thermally Induced Phase Transformation of Pearl Powder. Materials Science and Engineering C 2013, 33, 2046-2049.

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124. Lu, X.; Shih*, K.; Cheng, H. Lead Glass-Ceramics Produced from the Beneficial Use of Waterworks Sludge. Water Research 2013, 47, 1353-1360.

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125. Chuang, K.-H.; Shih, K.; Lu, C.-Y.; Wey*, M.-Y. Copper Catalysts Prepared via Microwave-Heated Polyol Process for Preferential Oxidation of CO in H2-Rich Streams. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2013, 38, 100-108.

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126. Hsieh, C.-H.; Shih, K.; Hu, C.-Y.; Lo*, S.-L.; Li, N.-H.; Cheng, Y.-T. The Effects of Salinity and Temperature on Phase Transformation of Copper-Laden Sludge. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2013, 244-245, 501-506.

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127. Chuang, K.-H.; Shih, K.; Wey*, M.-Y. The Influences of Microwave Irradiation and Polyol Precursor pH on Cu/AC Catalyst and its CO Oxidation Performance. Journal of Nanoparticle Research 2012, 14:1178, 1-8.

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128. Chan, V. B. S.; Li, C. Y.; Lane, A. C.; Wang, Y.; Lu, X.; Shih, K.; Zhang, T.; Thiyagarajan*, V. CO2-driven Ocean Acidification Alters and Weakens Integrity of Calcareous Tube Produced by the Serpulid Tubeworm Hydroides Elegans. PLoS ONE 2012, 7, art. no. e42718.

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129. Shih*, K. Formation of Nickel and Copper Ferrites in Ceramics: A Potential Reaction in the Reuse of Iron-Rich Sludge Incineration Ash. Environmental Technology 2012, 33, 2511-2516.

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130. Wang, F.; Liu, C.; Shih*, K. Adsorption Behavior of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Boehmite. Chemosphere 2012, 89, 1009-1014.

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131. Kuo, J.-H.; Shih, K., Lin, C.-L.; Wey*, M.-Y. Simulation of Agglomeration/Defluidization Inhibition Process in Aluminum-Sodium System by Experimental and Thermodynamic Approaches. Powder Technology 2012, 224, 395-403.

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132. Lu, X.; Zeng, L.; Shih*, K. Crystal Structure, Thermal Expansion and Magnetic Properties of Nd2Cu0.8Ge3 Compound. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids 2012, 73, 1191-1195.

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133. Liu, C.; Shih*, K.; Gao, Y.; Li*, F.; Wei, L. Dechlorinating Transformation of Propachlor through Nucleophilic Substitution by Dithionite on the Surface of Alumina. Journal of Soils and Sediments 2012, 12, 724-733.

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134. Tseng, H.-H.; Shih, K.; Shiu, P.-T.; Wey*, M.-Y. Influence of Support Structure on the Permeation Behavior of Polyetherimide-Derived Carbon Molecular Sieve Composite Membrane. Journal of Membrane Science 2012, 405-406, 250-260.

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135. Shih*, K.; Tang, Y. Incorporating Simulated Zinc Ash by Kaolinite- and Sludge-Based Ceramics: Phase Transformation and Product Leachability. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering (special issue in honor of Prof. Gordon McKay) 2012, 20, 411-416.

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136. Wu, M.-H.; Shih, K.; Lin*, C.-L. Impact of Bed Particle Size Distribution on the Distribution of Heavy Metal during Defluidization Process in Fluidized Bed Incinerator. Combustion Science and Technology 2012, 184, 811-828.

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137. Chen, M.; Shih, K.; Hu, M.; Li*, F.; Liu, C.; Wu, W.; Tong, H. Biostimulation of Indigenous Microbial Communities for Anaerobic Transformation of Pentachlorophenol in Paddy Soils of Southern China. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2012, 60, 2967-2975.

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138. He, Y.; Shih*, K. Nano-Indentation on Nickel Aluminate Spinel and the Influence of Acid and Alkaline Attacks on the Spinel Surface. Ceramics International 2012, 38, 3121-3128.

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139. Liu, C. S.; Shih*, K.; Sun, C. X.; Wang, F. Oxidative Degradation of Propachlor by Ferrous and Copper Ion Activated Persulfate. Science of the Total Environment 2012, 416, 507-512.

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140. Liu, C. S.; Shih*, K.; Wang, F. Oxidative Decomposition of Perfluorooctanesulfonate in Water by Permanganate. Separation and Purification Technology 2012, 87, 95-100.

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141. Lu, X.; Shih*, K. Metal Stabilization Mechanism of Incorporating Lead-Bearing Sludge in Kaolinite-Based Ceramics. Chemosphere 2012, 86, 817-821.

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142. Lilova, K. I.; Shih*, K.; Pao, C.-W.; Lee, J.–F.; Navrotsky, A. Thermodynamics of NiAl2O4–NiFe2O4 Spinel Solid Solutions. Journal of the American Ceramic Society 2012, 95, 423-430.

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143. Wang, Y.; Shih*, K.; Jiang, X. Phase Transformation during the Sintering of -alumina and the Simulated Ni-Laden Waste Sludge. Ceramics International 2012, 38, 1879-1886.

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144. Liu, C. S.; Higgins, C. P.; Wang, F.; Shih*, K. Effect of Temperature on Oxidative Transformation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) by Persulfate Activation in Water Separation and Purification Technology. Separation and Purification Technology 2012, 91, 46-51.

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145. Kwon, Y.-N.; Shih, K.; Tang, C.; Leckie*, J. O. Adsorption of Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) on Thin-Film Composite Polyamide Membranes. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 2012, 124, 1042-1049.

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146. Tang, Y.; Shih*, K.; Wang, Y.; Chong, T.-C. Zinc Stabilization Efficiency of Aluminate Spinel Structure and its Leaching Behavior. Environmental Science & Technology 2011, 45, 10544-10550.

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147. Lu*, X.; Zeng, L.; Shih, K. Crystal Structure, Thermal Expansion and Magnetic Properties of Pr2Cu0.8Ge3 Compound Materials Chemistry and Physics. Materials Chemistry and Physics 2011, 130, 1336-1340.

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148. Liu, C. S.; Shih*, K.; Wei, L.; Wang, F.; Li, F. B. Kinetics and Mechanism of Propachlor Reductive Transformation through Nucleophilic Substitution by Dithionite. Chemosphere 2011, 85, 1438-1443.

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149. Liu, Y.; Han, P.; Li, X.-Y.; Shih, K.; Gu*, J.-D. Enantioselective Degradation and Unidirectional Chiral Inversion of 2-Phenylbutyric Acid, An Intermediate from Linear Alkylbenzene, by Xanthobacter Flavus PA1. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2011, 192, 1633-1640.

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150. Lu, X.; Shih*, K. Phase Transformation and its Role in Stabilizing Simulated Lead-Laden Sludge in Aluminum-Rich Ceramics. Water Research 2011, 45, 5123-5129.

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151. Wang, F.; Lu, X.; Shih*, K.; Liu, C. Influence of Calcium Hydroxide on the Fate of Perfluorooctanesulfonate under Thermal Conditions. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2011, 192, 1067-1071.

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152. Wang, X.-M.; Li, X. Y.; Shih*, K. Spontaneous Formation of Nano-fibrillar Boehmite and the Enhancement Effect of Polyethylene Glycol. Journal of the American Ceramic Society 2011, 94, 4435-4443.

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153. Tang, Y.; Chui*, S. S.-Y.; Shih*, K.; Zhang, L. Copper Stabilization via Spinel Formation during the Sintering of Simulated Copper-Laden Sludge with Aluminum-Rich Ceramic Precursors. Environmental Science & Technology 2011, 45, 3598-3604.

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154. Wang, F.; Shih*, K. Adsorption of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Alumina: Influence of Solution pH and Cations. Water Research 2011, 45, 2925-2930.

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155. Shih*, K.; Tang, Y. Prolonged Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure for Nickel and Copper Aluminates. Journal of Environmental Monitoring 2011, 13, 829-835.

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156. Wang, X.-M.; Li, X.-Y.; Shih*, K. In-Situ Embedment and Growth of Anhydrous and Hydrated Aluminum Oxide Particles on Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Membranes. Journal of Membrane Science 2011, 368, 134-143.

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157. Zhang*, T.; Chao, Y. Q.; Shih, K.; Li, X. Y.; Fang, H. H. P. Quantification of the Lateral Detachment Force for Bacteria Cells Using Atomic Force Microscope and Centrifugation. Ultramicroscopy 2011, 111, 131-139.

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158. Hu, C.-Y.; Shih, K.; Leckie*, J. O. Formation of Copper Aluminate Spinel and Cuprous Aluminate Delafossite to Thermally Stabilize Simulated Copper-Laden Sludge. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2010, 181, 399-404.

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159. Tang, Y.; Shih*, K.; Chan, K. Copper Aluminate Spinel in the Stabilization and Detoxification of Simulated Copper-Laden Sludge, Chemosphere 2010, 80, 275-380.

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160. Hu, C.-Y.; Lo*, S.-L.; Liou, Y.-H.; Hsu, Y.-W.; Shih, K.; Lin, C.-J. Hexavalent Chromium Removal from Near Natural Water by Copper-Iron Bimetallic Particles. Water Research 2010, 44, 3101-3108.

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161. Wang, X.; Shih, K.; Li*, X. Y. Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation from Water under Visible Light Using Core/Shell Nano-Catalysts. Water Science & Technology 2010, 61, 2303-2308.

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162. Ma, R.; Shih*, K. Perfluorochemicals in Wastewater Treatment Plants and Sediments in Hong Kong. Environmental Pollution 2010, 158, 1354-1362.

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163. Davie, M. G.; Shih, K.; Pacheco, F. A.; Leckie, J. O.; Reinhard*, M. Palladium-Indium Catalyzed Reduction of N-Nitrosodimethylamine: Indium as a Promoter Metal. Environmental Science & Technology 2008, 42, 3040-3046.

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164. Hsieh, C.-H.; Lo*, S.-L.; Hu, C.-Y.; Shih, K.; Kuan, W.-H.; Chen, C.-L. Thermal Detoxification of Hazardous Metal Sludge by Applied Electromagnetic Energy. Chemosphere 2008, 71, 1693-1700.

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165. Shih, K.; Leckie*, J. O. Nickel Aluminate Spinel Formation during Sintering of Simulated Ni-Laden Sludge and Kaolinite. Journal of the European Ceramic Society 2007, 27, 91-99.

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166. Lim, S. H.; Ferraris, C.; Schreyer, M; Shih, K.; Leckie, J. O.; White*, T. J. The Influence of Cobalt Doping on Photocatalytic Nano-Titania: Crystal Chemical Analysis by XRD and XPS. Journal of Solid State Chemistry 2007, 180, 2905-2915.

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167. Shih, K.; White, T. J.; Leckie*, J. O. Spinel Formation for Stabilizing Simulated Ni-Laden Sludge with Aluminum-Rich Ceramic Precursors. Environmental Science & Technology 2006, 40, 5077-5083.

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168. Shih, K.; White, T. J.; Leckie*, J. O. Nickel Stabilization Efficiency of Aluminate and Ferrite Spinels and their Leaching Behavior. Environmental Science & Technology 2006, 40, 5520-5526.

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169. Jean*, J.-S.; Ai, K.-F.; Shih, K.; Hung, C.-C. Stone Cover and Slope Factors Influencing Hillside Surface Runoff and Infiltration: Laboratory Investigation. Hydrological Processes 2000, 14, 1829-1849.

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■ Conference Papers

Shih, K.; Lu, X.; Yan, H. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction (QXRD) Technique for Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery. Presented at The 33rd International conference of the Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health (SEGH 2017), Guangzhou, China. June 30 – July 04, 2017.

Shih, K.; Yan, H.; Kong, L. Characterizing Phosphates Recovered from Wastewater via New Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique. Presented at The 2nd International Conference on Biological Waste as Resource 2017 (BWR2017), Hong Kong. 23-28 May 2017.

Yan, H.; Shih, K. Phosphorus Recovery from Wastewater: Phosphate Crystallization Behavior Characterized by X-Ray Diffraction Technique. Presented at The 3rd International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Health, Guangzhou, China. 12-14 May 2017.

Yan, H.; Shih, K. Phosphorus Recovery from Sludge Liquor as Struvite - Quantitatively Assessing the Effects of Foreign Cations on Struvite Crystallization. Presented at the 3rd Symposium of International Waste Working Group - Asian Region Branch, Seoul, South Korea. 12-14 April 2017.

Sun, Q. ; Leung, T. L.; Sing, K. C.; Djurisic, A. B.; Xie, M. H.; Ng, A. M. C.; Li, H.; Shih, K. Cycling Performance of Mn2O3 Porous Nanocubes and Hollow Spheres for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Presented at SPIE OPTO 2017, San Francisco, USA. 28 January - 2 February, 2017.

Shih, K.; Chan, V.; Li, C.; Ram, D.; Meng, Y.; Zhou, Z.; Thiyagarajan, V. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction (QXRD) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for Biological Minerals. Presented at The 2nd Interdisciplinary Symposium on Ocean Acidification and Climate Change, Hong Kong. 08 December 2016.

Shih, K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction for Environmental Materials: Examples in Sludge Beneficial Uses and Phosphorus Recovery from Wastewater. Presented at the 9th Asian-Pacific Landfill Symposium 2016 (APLAS 2016), Hong Kong. 09-11 November 2016.

Zhou, Z.; Ram, D.; Meng, Y.; Shih, K.; Thiyagarajan, V. The Characterization of Oyster Shell and Ocean Acidification Effect on its Shell Formation. Presented at The 2nd Interdisciplinary Symposium on Ocean Acidification and Climate Change, Hong Kong. 08 December 2016.

Milovanovic, J.; Luque, R.; Tschentscher, R.; Romero, A. A.; Li, H.; Shih, K.; Rajic, N. Study of the Influence of Zeolite and Lignin Type on the Lignin Pyrolysis Products. Presented at COST Action FP1306 Joint WG1 & WG3 Meeting, Lisbon, Portugal. 26-27 September 2016.

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Behavior. Presented at GEO-CHICAGO 2016: Sustainability, Energy, and the Geoenvironment, Chicago, USA. 14-18 August 2016.

Shih, K. Formation of Metal Aluminates and Ferrites in Ceramic Products: A Mechanism of Reducing Metal Leachability of Sludge Incineration Ash. Presented at The 9th Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium (ICLRS 2016), Hokkaido, Japan. 13-15 June 2016.

Shih, K.; Zhou, H.; Su, M. Regeneration of Spent Lead Paste into Submicron Lead Oxide Particles. Presented at SUM2016: The 3rd Symposium on Urban Mining and Circular Economy, Bergamo, Italy. 23-25 May 2016.

Shih, K.; Fang, H. H. P.; Su, M. Ceramic Precursors for Thermally Stabilizing Cadmium in Monoclinic CdAl4O7 Structure. Presented at The 17th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Kunming, China. 06-10 December 2015.

Shih, K. X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Metal Stabilization and Recovery Applications. Presented at The 9th Two Coast Forum on Sustainable Waste Management, Hangzhou, China. 31 October 2015.

Shih, K. Resource Recovery from Wastewater Sludge and Examples of the Associated Challenges. Presented at The 3rd SNU Symposium on Waste-to-Energy 2015, Seoul, South Korea. 23 October 2015.

Shih, K.; Liao, C.; Feng, Y. Quantify Fluorine Transformation in PFCS during the Thermal Treatments of Lime-Conditioned Sewage Sludge. Presented at SARDINIA 2015, The 15th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy. 05 - 09 October 2015.

Shih, K. Sludge Management in Hong Kong. Presented at SARDINIA 2015, The 15th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy. 05 - 09 October 2015.

Liao, C; Su, M.; Shih, K. Characterization of Red Mud and Phase Transformation Mechanism for Its Thermally-Treated Products. Presented at International Conference on Solid Wastes 2015: Knowledge Transfer for Sustainable Resource Management (ICSWHK2015), Hong Kong. 19-23 May 2015.

Shih, K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction (QXRD) Technique for Waste Beneficial Uses and Resources Recovery Technologies. Presented at International Conference on Solid Wastes 2015: Knowledge Transfer for Sustainable Resource Management (ICSWHK2015), Hong Kong. 19-23 May 2015.

Shih, K.; Su, M.; Liao, C. Metals in Ceramic Matrix: A Mechanism of Substantially Reducing Metal Leachability from Sludge and Ash. Presented at the 2nd Symposium of International Waste Working Group - Asian Region Branch, Shanghai, China. 12-15 April 2015.

Shih, K.; Lu, X.; Su, M. Quantitative Mineral Phase Composition Analysis in Assisting the Development of Metal stabilization and Recovery Techniques. Presented at WasteSafe 2015: International Conference on Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries, Khulna, Bangladesh. 15-17 February 2015.

Shih, K.; Feng Y. Fate and Transformation of Fluorine in PFCs during the Thermal Treatments of Lime-Conditioned Sewage Sludge. Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization (ICSU2015), Symposium 3: International Symposium on Sustainable Water in Cities. Hong Kong. 07-09 January 2015.

Jia, J. J.; Lee, J. C. F.; Leung, C. K. Y.; Shih, K.; Wan, K. T.; Zhu, H. G.; Ng, P. L.; Sham, I. M. L. Development of Pseudo Ductile Cementitious Composite with Recycled Plastic Fibre. Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization (ICSU2015), Symposium 1: International Symposium on Emerging Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure. Hong Kong. 07-09 January 2015.

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Shih, K. Fate and Transport of Fluorine in Perfluorooctanesulfonate when Thermally Treating Lime-Conditioned Sewage Sludge. Presented at the 16th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Taichung, Taiwan. 16-21 November 2014.

Shih, K. Formation of Metal Aluminates and Ferrites in Ceramic Products: A Mechanism of Reducing Metal Leachability of Sludge Incineration Ash. Presented at the 8th Asian-Pacific Landfill Symposium 2014 (APLAS 2014), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 23 October 2014.

Shih, K. A “Waste-to-Resource” Method on Using Waste Aluminum and Iron in Sludge as Ceramic Materials. Presented at SUM2014: The 2nd Symposium on Urban Mining, Bergamo, Italy. 19-21 May 2014.

Liao, C.; Shih, K. Structure Determination of (Al, Nd)-Doped Zirconolite Grown from CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-TiO2-ZrO2-Nd2O3-Na2O Glass. Presented at the 6th Forum on New Materials, Montecatini Terme, Italy, 16-19 June, 2014.

Shih, K.; Wang, F. Adsorption Behavior and Fate of Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) Discharged from Municipal Wastewater Sludge. Presented at The 247th American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting, Dallas, USA. 16-20 March, 2014.

Shih, K.; Tang, Y. Leaching Behavior and Stabilization Mechanisms of Nickel and Copper in Ceramic Matrix. Presented at The 247th American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting, Dallas, USA. 16-20 March, 2014.

Shih, K.; Chan, V.; Thiyagarajan, V.; Lu, X.; Liao, C.; Zhang, G. X-Ray Powder Diffraction (XRPD) for Biological Minerals. Presented at The World is Our Oyster: WOO Symposium 2014, Hong Kong. 04-06 March, 2014.

Shih, K.; Tang, Y.; Liao, C. Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in the Beneficial Use of Ash/Sludge Residues for Ceramic Products. Presented at SARDINIA 2013, The 14th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Cagliari, Italy. 30 September - 04 October, 2013.

Shih, K.; Wang, F.; Lu, X. Thermal Treatment of Lime-Conditioned Sludge: Fate of Fluorine in Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS). Presented at 2013 AEESP 50th Anniversary Conference Environmental Engineers and Scientists of 2050: Education, Research, and Practice, Golden, Colorado, USA.14-16 July, 2013.

Shih, K.; Wang, F. Adsorption Behavior of Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) on Boehmite: Influence of Solution Chemistry. Presented at 2013 International Symposium on Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian, China. 04-07 June, 2013.

Tang, Y.; Shih, K. Using Al/Fe Rich Sludge Residues from Water and Wastewater Treatment Processing to Immobilize Copper Electroplating Waste. Presented at International Conference on Solid Waste 2013: Innovation in Technology and Management, Hong Kong. 05-08 May, 2013.

Shih, K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Reliable Beneficial Uses of Waste Metal Sludge and Ashes. Presented at 2013 International Low-Carbon Forum of Regional Development, Shenzhen, China. 20-22 April, 2013.

Shih, K.; Tang, Y. Copper Stabilization in Beneficial Use of Waterworks Sludge and Copper-laden Electroplating Sludge for Ceramic Materials. Presented at the 1st Symposium of International Waste Working Group - Asian Region Branch, Hokkaido, Japan. 18-21 March, 2013.

Shih, K.; Chan, V.; Thiyagarajan, V.; Lu, X.; Liao, C.; Zhang, G. Use of X-Ray Powder Diffraction - Application in Studying Biological Minerals. Presented at the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Ocean Acidification and Climate Change, Hong Kong. 11-14 December, 2012.

Tang, Y.; Shih, K.; Fang, H.H.P. Mechanisms of Stabilizing Hazardous Metals through Thermal Reactions with Clay Materials. Presented at the 15th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Guilin, China. 3-4 November, 2012.

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Shih, K. Municipal Solid Waste Management and Technology in Hong Kong. Presented at the 7th Asian-Pacific Landfill Symposium, Bali, Indonesia. 08-10 October 2012.

Lu, X.; Shih, K. Incorporation Mechanism of Stabilizing Simulated Lead-Laden Sludge in Aluminum-Rich Ceramics. Presented at ICESE 2012: International Conference on Environmental Science and Engineering, Rome, Italy. 26-27 September, 2012.

Wang, F.; Shih, K. Influence of Solution Chemistry on Adsorption of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Boehmite. Presented at ICESE 2012: International Conference on Environmental Science and Engineering, Rome, Italy. 26-27 September, 2012.

Shih, K.; Lu, X.; Liao, C.; Zeng, L. Powder X-Ray Diffraction Analysis in Phosphorus Recycling Processes and Nuclear Waste Immobilization Techniques. Presented at 2012 Annual Meeting of Chinese Crystallographic Society, Xi’an, China. 21-23 August 2012.

Shih, K. Beneficial Use of Sludge Incinerations Ash: Sludge Characteristics Affecting Reuse Strategy. Presented at 2012 Cross-Strait Environmental Summit, Taipei, Taiwan. 23-24 April 2012.

Shih, K.; Lu, X. Stabilization of Hazardous Metal through Thermal Reactions with Clay Materials. Presented at 2012 GeoCongress, Oakland, California, USA. 25-29 March 2012.

Shih, K.; Lu, X. Stabilization of Hazardous Nickel and Copper Wastes through Thermal Reactions with Clay Materials. Presented at the 27th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 11-14 March 2012.

Shih, K.; Tang, Y. Beneficial Utilization of Waterworks Sludge for Zinc Stabilization. Presented at the 27th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 11-14 March 2012.

Shih, K. Environmental Material Research for Controlling Pollutant Release in Aqueous Environment. Presented at 2011 International Maritime Forum, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 10 November, 2011.

Shih, K. Why Hazardous Metals Can Be Thermally Stabilized By Clay Materials? Presented at 2011 CHUMT-OCEESA Environmental Science and Engineering Seminars, Tainan, Taiwan. 07 November, 2011.

Wang, F.; Liu, C.; Shih, K. Influence of Solution Chemistry on Adsorption of Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) on Alumina. Presented at the 14th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Tainan, Taiwan. 05-06 November, 2011.

Shih, K.; Tang, Y. Zinc Stabilization during the Sintering of Simulated Zinc-Laden Sludge with Aluminum-Rich Ceramic Precursors. Presented at the 14th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Tainan, Taiwan. 05-06 November, 2011.

Wang, X.-M.; Shih, K.; Li, X.-Y. Anti-fouling Property of Alumina-Doped Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Membranes. Presented at The 4th IWA - ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition, Toward Sustainable Water Supply and Recycling Systems, Tokyo, Japan. 02-06 October 2011.

Shih, K.; Tang, Y.; Liao, C. How Hazardous Metals are Stabilized through the Thermal Reaction with Clay Materials? Presented at SARDINIA 2011, The 13th International Waste Management, Cagliari, Italy. 03-07 October, 2011.

Shih, K.; Tang, Y.; Liao, C. Transform Nickel and Copper in Waste Solids into Spinel Structures. Presented at The 6th International Symposium on Chemical-Environmental-Biomedical Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan. 04-07 September, 2011.

Shih, K.; Tang, Y.; Liao, C. Phase Transformation of Metals in Reusing Sludge for Ceramic

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Products: Examples of Nickel and Copper. Presented at Global Sustainability and Environmental Engineering & Science: Implications for Research, Education and Practice, Tampa, Florida, USA. 10-12 July, 2011.

Shih, K.; Liu, C. Oxidative Degradation of Propachlor by Cu(II) Activated Persulfate. Presented at 2011 International Symposium on Environmental Science and Technology, Dongguan, China. 01-04 June 2011.

Shih, K. Phase Transformation of Metals in Reusing the Incineration Ash of Chemically Enhanced Primary Treatment Sludge as Ceramic Raw Materials. Presented at International Conference on Solid Waste 2011 Moving Towards Sustainable Resource Management, Hong Kong. 2-7 May 2011.

Shih, K.; Tang, Y.; Liao, C. Potential Beneficial Uses of Water Treatment Sludge Incineration Ash in Hong Kong. Presented at the 26th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 27-30 March 2011.

Shih, K.; Tang, Y.; Liao, C. Stabilize Nickel and Copper in Ceramic Matrix: Phase Transformation and Product Leachability. Presented at the 26th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 27-30 March 2011.

Chan V.B.S.; Wang Y.C.; He Y.; Chao Y.Q.; Shih K.; Zhang T.; Thiyagarajan V. Dynamics of Calcium Carbonate Polymorph During Larval Development And Metamorphosis In Marine Invertebrates: Effects Of Ocean Acidification. Presented at the 10th International-Conference on the Chemistry and Biology of Mineralized Tissues, Arizona, USA. 07-12 November 2010.

Chan, V.B.S.; Shih, K.; Zhang, T.; Vengatesen, T. Biomineralization of Marine Invertebrates in CO2 Enriched Seawater: Emphasis on Post-Settlement. Presented at the 9th Larval Biology Symposium, New Zealand. 23-27 August 2010.

Tang, Y.; Shih, K.; Zhang, L. Copper Stabilization and Detoxication via Copper Aluminate Spinel Formation. Presented at International Conference and Workshops of the Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health (SEGH) on Environmental Quality and Human Health, Glaway, Ireland, 27 June- 02 July. 2010.

Shih, K.; Tang, Y.; Wang, Y.; He, Y. Jiang, X. Stabilized Nickel Phases via Aluminum- and Iron-Rich Ceramic Precursors. Presented at the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Asia/Pacific Annual Meeting, Guangzhou, China. 4-7 June 2010.

Tang, Y.; Shih, K.; Lu, X.; Zhang, L. Potential of Using Copper Aluminate Spinel to Stabilize Copper-Bearing Sludge. Presented at the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Asia/Pacific Annual Meeting, Guangzhou, China. 4-7 June 2010.

Tang, Y.; Shih, K. Copper Stabilization and Detoxification of by Aluminate Spinel. Presented at the 13th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Chongqing, China. 23-25 April 2010.

Ma, R.; Wang, F.; Shih, K. Detection of Perfluorochemicals in Sludge and Sediments in Hong Kong. Presented at the 13th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Chongqing, China. 23-25 April 2010.

Wang, X.; Shih, K.; Li, X.Y. Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation from Water under Visible Light Using Core/Shell Nano-Catalysts. Presented at the 3rd IWA Asia-Pacific Regional (ASPIRE) Conference, Taipei, Taiwan. 12-18 October 2009.

Ma, R.; Shih, K. Partition and Fate of Perfluorochemicals in Wastewater Sludge. Presented at the 42nd IUPAC Congress - Chemistry Solutions, Glasgow, U.K. 2-7 August 2009.

Shih, K. Incinerating Hong Kong Water Treatment Sludge: The Potential of Ash Reuse and Recycling. The First Kadoorie Institute Symposium - How Sustainable Development Matters: The Search for Joined-up Disciplines, Hong Kong. 25-27 May 2009.

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Shih, K. Mechanisms of Spinels Formation from Waste Metal Solids to Ceramic Products, Presented at the 24th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, USA. 15-18 March 2009.

Shih, K.; Hu, C.-Y.; Lo, S.-L. Spinels Stabilize Nickel and Copper in Thermally Treated Construction Ceramics. Presented at the 12th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 20-26 October 2008.

Shih, K.; Davie, M. G., Reinhard, M. Characterization and Performance of Palladium-Indium Catalyst for Reduction of N-Nitrosodimethylamine. Presented at the 12th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 20-26 October 2008.

Kwon, Y.-N.; Shih, K.; Tang, C.; Leckie, J. O. Adsorption Behavior of Perfluorinated Compounds on Thin-film Composite Membranes, Presented at 2008 International Congress on Membranes and Membrane Processes, Hawaii. 12-18 July 2008.

Shih, K.; Leckie, J. O. Sintering of Simulated Ni-bearing Sludge and Kaolin: Ni-Al Spinel Formation. Presented at the Joint Clean Water Programme Symposium 2005, Singapore. 31 May - 1 June, 2005.

Shih, K.; White, T. J.; Leckie, J. O. Stabilizing Simulated Ni-bearing Sludge by Aluminum-Rich and Iron-Rich Ceramic Precursors. Presented at the Joint Clean Water Programme Symposium 2005, Singapore. 31 May - 1 June, 2005.

Wu, M.-C.; Cheng, C.-L.; Shih, K. Modeling the Development and Distribution of Artesian Wells. Presented at the Conference on Groundwater Resources and Water Quality Protection, Chungli, Taiwan. 13-14 January 1999.

Lin, Z.-S.; Shih, K; Wang, C.-S. Study on Groundwater Management for Subsidence Remediation in Changhua Plain. Presented at the Conference on Groundwater Resources and Water Quality Protection, Chungli, Taiwan. 13-14 January 1999.

Wu, M.-C.; Shih, K. The Hydraulic Environment Affected by Inter-strata Seepage in the Vicinity of a Reservoir. Presented at the American Geophysical Union - Western Pacific Geophysics Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan. 21-24 July 1998.

Cheng, C.-L.; Shih, K.; Wu, M.-C. Relationship between the Distribution of Artesian Well and the Constitution of Sedimentary Strata within Pingtung Alluvial Plain. Presented at the Geological Society of China Annual Meeting, Chungli, Taiwan. 20-21 March 1998.

Wu, M.-C.; Shih, K. Application of Numerical Modeling Technique on the Inter-strata Seepage around a Reservoir. Presented at the Geological Society of China Annual Meeting, Tainan, Taiwan. 20-22 March1997.

Wu, M.-C.; Shih, K. Inter-strata Seepage Effect around the Flooded Region of Nanhua Reservoir. Presented at the Geological Society of China Annual Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan. 18-19 April 1996.

Wu, M.-C.; Cheng, C.-L.; Shih, K. Paleofluminologic Setting and Artesian Aquifer within Pingtung Alluvial Plain. Presented at the Geological Society of China Annual Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan. 18-19 April 1996.

Shih, K.; Wu, M.-C. Studies of Hydrogeologic Characteristics for Rocks from the Strata within the Area of Nanhua Reservoir between Kwansan and Pinglyn. Presented at the Geological Society of China Annual Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan. 22-23 March 1995.

Wu, M.-C.; Shih, K. A Preliminary Study of Seepage along the Stratigraphic Formation within the Flooded Area of a Water Reservoir- Will It be Seeping? Presented at the Geological Society of China Annual Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan. 22-23 March1995.

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■ Conference Keynote/Plenary Presentations

Shih, K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Metal Thermal Incorporation in Geomaterials. Presented at 2014 Soil Chemistry Conference of Soil Science Society of China, Guangzhou, China. 05-09 December 2014.

Shih, K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction (QXRD) Technique for Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery. Presented at the 16th Mainland-Taiwan Environmental Protection Conference, Taichung, Taiwan. 16-21 November 2014.

Shih, K. The Path of Waste Management in Hong Kong. Presented at the 8th Asian-Pacific Landfill Symposium 2014 (APLAS 2014), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 23 October 2014.

Shih, K. Environmental Materials Research for Sludge Beneficial Uses and Resource Recovery. Presented at the 11th IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 26-29 May 2014.

Shih, K. 2012 Project Resource Recovery, Reuse, Recycling and Conversion (PR4C): Hong Kong. Presented at the 27th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 11-14 March 2012.

Shih, K. Mechanisms for Incorporating Hazardous Metal Sludge in Ceramic Matrix. Presented at the 2nd International Symposium on Recycling Technologies for Heavy Metal Containing Ash, Slag and Sludge, Taipei. 25 January 2008.

■ Invited Presentations

Shih. K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction (QXRD) Technique for Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery. Presented at Central South University, Changsha, China, 10 June 2017.

Shih, K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction (QXRD) Technique for Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery. Presented at School of Environmental Science and Engineering at South University of Science and Technology of China, Shenzhen, China. 29 March 2017.

Shih, K.; Wang, J. One-Dimensional Transition Metal Oxides Heterostructures as Free-Standing Anodes for High-Performance Lithium Ion Batteries. Presented at Workshop on Electrochemical Energy Research, Hong Kong, 29 June 2016.

Shih, K. Environmental Materials for Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery. Presented at 2016 HKU-HKUST-PolyU Joint Workshop on Water Environments, Hong Kong, 16 April 2016.

Shih, K. Engineering Solid Waste: Some Innovative Ideas. Presented at Greenwoods, HKUSU, Hong Kong. 02 February 2016.

Shih, K. Environmental Materials for Waste-to-Resources Strategies. Presented at Guangdong-HK Environmental Materials Workshop in 2015, Shenzhen, China. 08 - 09 August 2015.

Shih, K. Mineralogical Compositions Information for Reliable Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery Strategies. Presented at ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute) Technology Advisory Committee Meeting on Energy and Environment Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan. 20-21 May 2015.

Shih, K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Thermal Solidification/Stabilization of Metals in Geomaterials. Presented at International Workshop on Solidification/Stabilization Industrially Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils, Beijing, China. 30 April – 01 May 2015.

Shih, K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Environmental Materials. Presented at Department of Materials Science and Engineering at South University of Science and Technology of China, Shenzhen, China. 23 April 2015.

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Shih, K. Application of Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique in Hazardous Metals and Nuclear Waste Stabilization. Presented at School of Environmental Engineering at Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China. 05 December 2014.

Shih, K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Metal Stabilization and Recovery. Presented at International Workshop on Urban Waste: Anticipating on China’s Unprecedented Urbanization Transformation, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing. 11-12 November 2014.

Shih, K. Remediation of Contaminated Grounds. Presented at American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Hong Kong Section Workshop on Geotechnical Engineering in Problematic Grounds, Hong Kong. 07 November 2014.

Shih, K. Environmental Materials Research for Sludge Beneficial Uses and Resource Recovery. Presented at IMETE (International Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Engineering) Summer School on Resource Recovery from Wastewater, Gent, Belgium. 12 September 2014.

Shih, K. Mineral Phase Analysis for Safe and Reliable Waste-Derived Construction Materials. Presented at NAMI Symposium - Green Building Technologies and Materials, Hong Kong. 27 June 2014.

Shih, K. Solid Waste Engineering - Where We Are and What Are We Looking for? Presented at The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Waste Management Series, Hong Kong. 14 May 2014.

Shih, K. Engineering Solid Waste: Some Innovative Ideas. Presented at 2014 Harvard College in Asia Program, Hong Kong. 22 March 2014.

Shih, K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction (QXRD) Technique for Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery. Presented at Department of Earth Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan. 06 December 2013.

Shih, K. Application of Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique in Hazardous Metals and Nuclear Waste Stabilization. Presented at School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, China. 12 November 2013.

Shih, K. Environmental Materials for Pollution Prevention and Resource Recovery. Presented at Water Desalination and Reuse Center (WDRC) at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. 03 November 2013.

Shih, K. Environmental Materials for Metal Stabilization and Resource Recovery. Presented at HKU-UNIST Workshop: Asian Water Research Network, Hong Kong. 25 July 2013.

Shih, K. Fate and Transport of Perfluorochemicals in Wastewater Sludge and its Thermal Treatment Processes. Presented at School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China. 04 March 2013.

Shih, K. Environment and Sustainable Development. Presented at 2013 Carbon Emission Summit, Mechanical Engineering Student Society of the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 19 January 2013.

Shih, K. Environmental Materials for Resource Recovery. Presented at School of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, South Korea. 09 January 2013.

Shih, K.; Lu, X.; Liao, C. Environmental Materials for Metal Stabilization and Resource Recovery. Presented at College of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, China. 04 December 2012.

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Centre for Advanced Structural Ceramics, Imperial College London, London, UK. 04 July 2012.

Shih, K. Hong Kong Sludge Treatment Facilities. Presented at HKU-HITSGS Forum on Technologies of Drinking Water Safety, Hong Kong. 23 June 2012.

Shih, K. The Planning of Sludge Treatment Facilities in Hong Kong. Presented at Shenzhen Water (Group) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China. 08 March 2012.

Shih, K. Environmental Materials: Examples on Metal Stabilization and Resource Recovery. Presented at Guangdong Institute of Eco-Environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangzhou, China. 01 January 2012.

Shih, K. Environmental Materials: Examples on Waste Stabilization and Resource Recovery Research. Presented at Institute of East Asia Environments (RIEAE), Kyushu University, Kyushu, Japan. 22 December 2011.

Shih, K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction for Environmental Materials: Application Examples in Sludge/Ash Reuse and Phosphorus Recovery from Wastewater. Presented at Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen Campus, Shenzhen, China. 20 December 2011.

Shih, K. Examples of Perfluorochemical Distribution, Adsorption Behavior, and Oxidative Transformation. Presented at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. 10 December 2011.

Shih, K.; Wang, F. Persistent Perfluorochemicals in Hong Kong Sludge. Presented at the 5th Two-Coast Forum on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, Beijing, China. 28 August 2011.

Shih, K. Environmental Materials for Pollution Prevention and Decontamination. Presented at Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. 26 August 2011.

Shih, K. Wastewater Treatment: Technological Advancement and Practices in Hong Kong. Presented at HKU Workshop for Jiangsu Province Water Bureau, Hong Kong. 27 July 2011.

Shih, K. Phase Transformation of Metals in Reusing the Incineration Ash of CEPT Wastewater Sludge as Ceramic Raw Materials. Presented at Environmental Technologies Workshop – Wastewater Treatment, Hong Kong. 11 June 2011.

Shih, K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction for Environmental Materials: Application Examples in Sludge/Ash Reuse and Phosphorus Recovery from Wastewater. Presented at Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taiwan. 08 April 2011.

Shih, K. Study Mission for Attending the 4th Two-Coast Forum on Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Taiwan. Presented at Technical Seminar of Hong Kong Waste Management Association, Hong Kong. 19 January 2011.

Shih, K. Incinerating Hong Kong Water Treatment Sludge: The Potential of Ash Reuse and Recycling. Presented at the 4th Two-Coast Forum on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, Taipei, Taiwan. 18 December 2010.

Shih, K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction for Environmental Materials: Application Examples in Sludge Reuse and Phosphorus Recovery from Wastewater. Presented at UK-China Forum on Nanostructures/Nanotechnologies for Water, Hong Kong, China. 11 November 2010.

Shih, K. Environmental Materials: Applications in Pollution Prevention and Decontamination. Presented at Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China. 30 October 2010.

Shih, K. Environmental Materials for Waste and Water Treatment Technologies. Presented at HKIE Environmental Division Seminar, Hong Kong. 11 November 2010.

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Applications. Presented at Peter A. Rock Thermochemistry Laboratory, University of California at Davis, California, USA. 12 August 2010.

Shih, K. Environmental Materials for Pollution Prevention and Decontamination. Presented at Chinese Academy of Science Guangdong Institute of Eco-Environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangzhou, China. 12 July 2010.

Shih, K. Characterizations of Environmental Materials for Pollution Prevention. Presented at Guangxi University, Nanning, China. 25 May 2010.

Shih, K. XRD and Electron Microscopic Characterizations of Environmental Materials. Presented at Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, China. 29 March 2010.

Shih, K. Environmental Materials: Water Membrane Characterization and Material Design. Presented at Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin, China. 05 February 2010.

Shih, K. Thermal Technology for Stabilizing Hazardous Metals: Sludge and Incineration Ash Recycling. Presented at Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Forum: Beauty for Brokenness – Highlights of Solid Waste and Wastewater Treatment Technologies, Hong Kong. 29 January 2010.

Shih, K. Thermal Stabilization for Nickel and Copper in Sludge. Presented at the 8th Young Chinese Environmental Scholars Symposium, Nanjing, China. 28 November 2009.

Shih, K. Transform Hazardous Metals from Sludge to Spinels: Examples of Nickel and Copper. Presented at 2009 Wuhan International Conference on the Environment, Wuhan, China. 18 October 2009.

Shih, K. Environmental Nanomaterials for Pollution Control and Decontamination Technology. Presented at 2009 International Conference on Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Hong Kong. 06 May 2009.

Shih, K. Exploring the Potential of Spinels Stabilization for Hazardous Metals. Presented at Metal and Metalloid Speciation and Adsorption Symposium, the 237th National American Chemical Society Meeting, Salt Lake City, USA. 24 March 2009.

Shih, K. Characterization of Novel Ecomaterials: Metals-Bearing Ceramics and Environmental Catalysts. Presented at National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Taiwan. 24 October 2008.

Shih, K. Applications of Novel Environmental Materials in Stabilizing Hazardous Metals and Degrading Emerging Pollutants. Presented at Department of Environmental Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. 23 October 2008.

Shih, K. Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in Construction Ceramics. Presented at HKU-Tsinghua-Rice Symposium, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 18 March 2008.

Shih, K. Environmental Nanomaterials: A New Horizons in Pollution Control and Decontamination Technology. Presented at Department of Environmental Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan. 24 January 2008.

■ Books

Shih, K. (2013) X-Ray Diffraction: Structure, Principles and Applications. ISBN: 978-1-62808-591-4, Nova Science Publishers, New York, 282p.

Prasad, M. N. V.; Shih, K. (2016) Environmental Materials and Waste: Resource Recovery and Pollution Prevention. ISBN: 978-0-12-803837-6, Academic Press (an imprint of Elsevier), London, 728p.

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■ Book Chapters

Shih, K.; Su, M. Stabilization of Cadmium in Waste Incineration Residues by Aluminum/Iron-Rich Materials. In Remediation of Heavy Metals in the Environment (Chen, J. P.; Wang, L. K.; Wang, M.-H. S.; Hung, Y.-T., Shammas, N. K. ed.; published in 2016), CRC Press, ISBN: 978-1-46-651001-2, pp. 239-245.

Shih, K.; Chuang, K.-H. Treatment and Use of Ashes from Solid Waste Processing. In Sustainable Waste Management (Wong, J. W. C.; Surampalli, R. Y.; Zhang, T. C.; Tyagi, R. D.; Selvam, A. ed.; published in 2016), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), ISBN: 978-078447930-8, pp. 549-576.

Liao, C.-Z.; Shih, K. Thermal Behavior of Red Mud and its Beneficial Use in Glass-Ceramic Production. In Environmental Materials and Waste: Resource Recovery and Pollution Prevention (Prasad, M. N. V.; Shih, K. ed.; published in 2016), Academic Press (an imprint of Elsevier), ISBN: 978-0-12-803837-6, pp. 525-542.

Shih, K.; Yan, H. The Crystallization of Struvite and its Analog (K-Struvite) from Waste Streams for Nutrient Recycling. In Environmental Materials and Waste: Resource Recovery and Pollution Prevention (Prasad, M. N. V.; Shih, K. ed.; published in 2016), Academic Press (an imprint of Elsevier), ISBN: 978-0-12-803837-6, pp. 665-686.

Farid, O.; Shih, K.; Lee, W. E.; Yamana, H. The Current Situation and Future Plans for Fukushima. In Radioactive Waste Management and Contaminated Site Clean-Up: Processes, Technologies and International Experience (Lee, W. E., Ojovan, M. I., and Jantzen, C. ed.; expected to be published in December 2013), Woodhead Publishing, ISBN: 978-0-85709-435-3, pp. 744-771.

Lu, X.; Shih, K. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction for Revealing the Thermal Incorporation Behavior of Lead. In X-Ray Diffraction: Structure, Principles and Applications (Shih, K. ed.; published in 2013), Nova Science Publishers, ISBN: 978-1-62808-591-4, pp. 135-160.

Shih, K.; Tang, Y. Applying Kaolinite-Mullite Reaction Series to Immobilize Toxic Metals in Environment. In Kaolinite: Occurrences, Characteristics and Applications (Orbovic, V. and Huang, Z. ed.; published in 2012), Nova Science Publishers, ISBN: 978-1-62100-240-6, pp. 69-97.

Shih, K.; Lu, X. Metal Stabilization Mechanisms in Recycling Metal-Bearing Waste Materials for Ceramic Products. In Advances in Ceramics – Electric and Magnetic Ceramics, Bioceramics, Ceramics and Environment (Sikalidis, C. ed.; published in 2011), InTech, ISBN 978-953-307-350-7, pp. 511-532.

■ Patents

Shih, K.; Zhang, G. Stepwise Interfacial Polymerization Technique with Different Reagent Solution Designs to Prepare Hollow Fiber Nanofiltration Membrane Composites. U.S. Patent 14/465,819, allowed on 15 August 2017.

Shih, K.; Zhang, G. Stepwise Interfacial Polymerization Technique with Different Reagent Solution Designs to Prepare Hollow Fiber Nanofiltration Membrane Composites. China Patent 201410524913.3, granted on 29 December 2017.

Liu, C.; Lu, X.; Shih, K. Method for Recovering Lead from Lead-Containing Discarded Electronic Waste Cathode Ray Tube Glass. U.S. Patent 9,650,693 B2, granted on 16 May 2017.

Shih, K.; Li, X.-Y., Zhang, T.; Wang, X. Doping of Inorganic Minerals to Hydrophobic Membrane Surface. China Patent 201180042331.6, granted on 17 February 2016.

Shih, K.; Li, X.-Y., Zhang, T.; Wang, X. Doping of Inorganic Minerals to Hydrophobic Membrane Surface. U.S. Patent 9,211,506 B2, granted on 15 December 2015.

Liu, C.; Liao, C.; Shih, K.; Tang, Y.; Li, F.; Chen, M.; Tong, H.; Yu, H. A Glass-Ceramic Method to Provide the Double-Barrier for Stabilizing and Detoxifying the Chromium in Slag. China Patent Application No. 201510713666.6, filed on 27 October 2015.

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Liu, C.; Liao, C.; Shih, K.; Li, F.; Tao, L. A Solid-State Method to Stabilize and Detoxify Chromium Slag. China Patent 201310655095.6, granted on 19 August 2015.

Liu, C.; Lu, X.; Shih, K.; Li, F. A Method to Extract Metallic Lead from Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Glass in Electronic Wastes. China Patent 201210345035.X, granted on 29 January 2014.

■ Theses and Technical Reports

Shih, K. Causes and Mechanisms of Water Pipe Corrosion in Hong Kong; Report for Black & Veatch Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong, 2017.

Shih, K. Hydrothermal Carbonization of Shek Wu Hui Sewage Sludge to Improve Sludge Dewaterability; Report for Drainage Services Department, Government of Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong, 2016.

Shih, K. Performance Analysis for a Disclosure Calculation Model (DCM); Report for Bureau Veritas Hong Kong Limited, 2015.

Shih, K. Disintegration and Drying of Sewage Sludge by KDS Unit; Report for JCL Engineering Limited Company, Hong Kong, 2014.

Li, X.-Y.; Zhang, T.; Shih, K. Pilot-Scale Trials on the Treatment of Soy Sauce Wastewater by Ceramic Membrane Filtration; Report for JCL Engineering Limited Company, Hong Kong, 2012.

Li, X.-Y.; Zhang, T.; Shih, K. Study on the Characteristics and Formation Mechanisms of Solid Deposition and Marine Growth within Salt Water Mains in Hong Kong and Recommendation of Minimization Methods; Report for Water Supplies Department, Government of Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong, 2010.

Shih, K. Stabilization of Nickel by Aluminum- and Iron-Rich Ceramic Materials: Reaction Pathways and Products Leaching Behavior; Ph.D. Dissertation, Stanford University: Stanford, CA, 2005.

Shih, K. Groundwater Remediation under the Geological Condition of Taiwan; Investigation Report for General Motor: Taipei, Taiwan, 1997.

Shih, K. Permeabilities of Strata and Their Effect on Interstrata Seepage in the Vicinity of Nanhua Reservoir; Master Thesis, National Cheng Kung University: Tainan, Taiwan, 1997.

Shih, K. Seepage Problems of Nanhua Reservoir: A Preliminary Study; Undergraduate Thesis, National Cheng Kung University: Tainan, Taiwan, 1994.

■ Selected Exhibitions

Shih, K. Hollow Fiber Composite for Nanofiltration Membranes. Eco Expo Asia – International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection, Asia World-Expo, Hong Kong. 28-31 October 2013.

Shih, K.; Li, X.-Y.; Wang, X.-M.; Zhang, T. Novel Membranes for Water Reclamation Technology. Eco Expo Asia – International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection, Asia World-Expo, Hong Kong. 28-31 October 2013.

Shih, K.; Li, X.-Y.; Wang, X.-M.; Zhang, T. Novel Membranes for Water Reclamation Technology. The University of Hong Kong Exhibition at 2011 InnoCarnival, Science Park, Hong Kong. 5-13 November 2011.

Shih, K.; Li, X.-Y., Zhang, T.; Wang, X. Novel Nanoparticles Embedment Technology for Anti-biofouling Water Treatment Membranes. Centenary Exhibition of Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong. Times Square, Hong Kong. 1-3 July 2011.

■ Miscellaneous Scholarly Publications

Lin, X.; Yu, J.; Lam, J. Y. K.; Sham*, I. M. L.; Leung, C. K. Y.; Shih, K. Waterproofing Application of

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Sustainable Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) with Recycled PET Fibers. Innovation in Construction, accepted.

Jia, J. J.; Ng*, P. L.; Li, H. D.; Wan, K. T.; Sham, M. L.; Shih, K.; Leung, C. K. Y. Surface Modifications and Applications of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Fibre for Construction: A Review. Innovation in Construction, accepted.

Su*, M.; Shih, K. Utilisation of Incinerated Sewage Sludge Ash as a Matrix for Cadmium Stabilisation. HKIE Transactions 2017, 24, 35-41.

Wong*, M. K.; Dong, Q.; Liu, F.; Djurisic, A. B.; Chan, W. K.; Li, H.; Shih, K.; Ng, A.; Surya, C. Encapsulated Perovskite Based Photovoltaics Devices with High Stability. MRS Advances 2016, 1, 3191-3198.

Tang*, Y.; Shih, K.; Li, M.; Wu, P. Zinc Immobilization in Simulated Aluminum-rich Waterworks Sludge Systems. Procedia Environmental Sciences 2016, 31, 691-697.

Interviewed by Patricia Yeung (DBS Group Research) in “Renewable Energy Sector”. The DBS Asia Insights SparX report, 25 August 2016.

Chen*, Q. Y.; Shih, K.; Duan, M. Y.; Wang, L. L. Mechanical Properties and Surface Morphology of Diamond-like Carbon Films with SiNx Interlayer. Applied Mechanics and Materials 2015, 723, 515-519.

Liu, F.; Leung, Y. H.; Djurisic*, A. B.; Liao, C.; Shih, K. Zinc Oxide Tetrapods as Efficient Photocatalysts for Organic Pollutant Degradation. Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering 2015, 9364, 93641W.

Tang*, Y.; Shih, K. Beneficial Use of Aluminium and Iron Components of Sludge Incineration Residues in Ceramic Materials. HKIE Transactions 2014, 21, 223-231. (winning HKIE Outstanding Paper Award for Young Engineers/Researchers 2014)

Liu, X.; Sun, Q.; Liu, F.; Djurišić*, A. B.; Ng, A. M. C.; Xie, M.; Wood, T.; Zapien, J. A.; Liao, C.; Shih, K. The Influence of TiO2 Nanostructure Properties on the Performance of TiO2-Based Anodes in Lithium Ion Battery Applications. Turkish Journal of Physics 2014, 38, 442-449.

Su, M.; Shih*, K. 2012 Project Resource Recovery, Reuse, Recycling and Conversion (PR4C): Hong Kong. The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management 2014, 40, 1-9.

Liao, C.; Shih*, K. Immobilization of Zirconolite-Based Glass-Ceramics and Investigation on Analogue of Actinides. World Nuclear Geoscience 2014, 31, 365-369.

Shih*, K.; Liao, C. Application of Quantitative Powder XRD Technology to Stabilization of Hazardous Metal and Nuclear Waste. World Nuclear Geoscience 2014, 31, 393-397.

Shih*, K.; Tang, Y.; Lu, X.; Liao, C. Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Technique for Evaluating the Stabilization of Hazardous Metals in Ceramic Products. Acta Minalogica Sinica 2013, 33, S1, 81.

Shih*, K. Pursuing Environmental Sustainability in a Built Environment - Hong Kong. In Retrospect ad Prospect 1980-2013. Overseas Chinese Environmental Engineers and Scientists Association Special Issue 2013, 36-37.

Shih*, K.; Wang, F. Adsorption Behavior of Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) on Boehmite: Influence of Solution Chemistry. Procedia Environmental Sciences 2013, 18, 106-113.

Zhou, Z.; Shih*, K. Crystal Structure of 5, 6-Dicarboxy-3H-benzoimidazol-1-ium nitrate (Hdcbii•NO3). Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, Reference Number #926305, February 2013.

Shih*, K. Powder Diffraction Pattern of Neodymium Copper Germanium (Nd2Cu0.8Ge3): Crystallographic Information File #30651. Entered in the editorial system of International Centre for Diffraction Data (S. N. Kabekkodu, Editor-in-Chief), 04 January 2013.

Wang, X.-M.; Shih, K.; Li*, X.-Y. Anti-Fouling Property of Alumina-Doped Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Membranes. Journal of Water and Environment Technology 2012, 10, 241-252.

Shih*, K. Novel Membranes for Water Reclamation Technology. In Engineering Innovation and

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Knowledge Exchange (Y. S. Hung ed.; published in 2012), Faculty of Engineering, The University of Hong Kong. ISBN 978-988-15045-5-5, pp. 107-110 (in Chinese).

Shih*, K.; Li, X.-Y., Zhang, T.; Wang, X. Membrane Technology - A New Strategy for Clear Water Resource. Metro Hong Kong, 14 July 2011.

Shih*, K. Exciting Opportunities: Environmental Nanomaterials for Water Treatment Technology. NAMI Times (Hong Kong), September 2010, pp. 5-7.

Interviewed by Tiago Azevedo in “Gov't Begins Testing to Bury Waste ash in Coloane Hills”. Macao Daily Times, 25 August 2010.

Lin*, Z.-S.; Shih, K; Chen, C.-H. Unsteady State Simulation to Estimate Safety Yield for Underground Water Production in the Formation of Changhua Subsidence Area, Mining and Metallurgy 2002, 46(3), 75-84 (peer-reviewed article; in Chinese).

Wu*, M.-C.; Shih, K. Modeling the Inter-Strata Seepage Effect near the Nanhua Reservoir, Taiwan. Journal of the Geological Society of China 1999, 42(3), 409-428.

Ai, K.-F.; Jean*, J.-S.; Hung, C.-C.; Shih, K. Stone Covering Factor Influencing Hillside Pond Interception and Storage in a Partial Rainfall Area. Journal of the Geological Society of China 1999, 42(3), 385-408.

■ Selected External Research Grants

[ Hong Kong RGC and ITF Grants ]

2016: Theme-based Research Scheme, “Enhanced Separation and Sludge Refinery for Wastewater Treatment - Solving the Nexus of Pollution Control and Resource Recovery in Mega Cities”, T21-771/16R, Hong Kong Research Grants Council, Hong Kong, HK$$35,556,000 (Co-Principal Investigator).

2016: General Research Fund, “Mechanisms of Capturing Mercury with Novel Nano-Structured Sulfide Stabilizers”, HKU 17257616, Hong Kong Research Grants Council, Hong Kong, HK$844,559 (Principal Investigator).

2015: General Research Fund, “Low-Temperature Reacting Glass-Ceramic Matrices for Incorporating Zinc and Lead in Waste Incineration Residues”, HKU 17212015E, Hong Kong Research Grants Council, Hong Kong, HK$633,788 (Principal Investigator).

2015: Collaborative Research Fund, “Fe-Enhanced Primary Sedimentation and Sludge Acidogenesis for Resources (P and PHA) Recovery during Wastewater Treatment”, C7044-14G, Hong Kong Research Grants Council, Hong Kong, HK$8,893,440 (Co-Investigator).

2014: General Research Fund, “Speciation Mechanisms of Lead in Glass-Ceramic Matrices: A Key for Effective Metal Stabilization and Recovery”, HKU 17206714E, Hong Kong Research Grants Council, Hong Kong, HK$500,000 (Principal Investigator).

2012: Innovation and Technology Support Programme, “Next Generation Hollow Fiber Composite for Energy Saving Nanofiltration Membranes”, ITP/017/12NP, Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund, HK$1,199,991 (Principal Investigator).

2012: General Research Fund, “Using Metakaolin to Promote Metal Incorporation under Thermal Conditions: Mechanisms of Copper, Zinc and Lead Incorporation”, HKU 715612E, Hong Kong Research Grants Council, Hong Kong, HK$700,000 (Principal Investigator).

2011: General Research Fund, “Biomineral Mechanical Properties as a Function of Rising Carbon Dioxide: The Mechanisms and Consequences of This Biomineral-Environment Interaction”, HKU 705511P, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong, HK$807,600 (Co-Investigator).

2010: General Research Fund, “Spinel Formation in Recycling Sludge-Incineration Ash for Fabrication of Ceramic Materials”, HKU 716310E, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong, HK$858,711 (Principal Investigator).

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Changing Carbonate Chemistry Scenarios in Estuaries: Insights into Functional Adaptive Strategies”, HKU 780510M, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong, HK$986,000 (Co-Investigator).

2009: General Research Fund, “Sorption of Perfluorochemicals on Sediments and Sludge of Hong Kong”, HKU 716809E, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong, HK$852,800 (Principal Investigator).

2009: Innovation and Technology Support Programme, “Fabrication of Anti-Biofouling PVDF Water Membrane through Impregnation of Alumina Nanomaterials”, ITS/151/09FP, Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund, HK$884,825 (Principal Investigator).

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2017: Industrial Contract Research, “Causes and Mechanisms of Water Pipe Corrosion in Hong Kong”, Black & Veatch Ltd., HK$345,000 (Principal Investigator).

2017: Consultancy Project, “5th Condition Survey of the Chemical Waste Treatment Facility - Waste Processing Aspects”, AECOM Asia Company Limited, HK$30,000 (Principal Investigator).

2016: Consultancy Project, “Hydrothermal Carbonation of Shek Wu Hui Sewage Sludge to Improve Sludge Dewaterability”, Drainage Services Department, Government of Hong Kong SAR, HK$48,000 (Principal Investigator).

2016: Consultancy Project, “Development of Water Sampling Protocols”, Water Supplies Department, Government of Hong Kong SAR, HK$1,064,000 (Principal Investigator).

2016: Consultancy Project, “4th Condition Survey of the Chemical Waste Treatment Facility - Waste Processing Aspects”, AECOM Asia Company Limited, HK$30,000 (Principal Investigator).

2015: Consultancy Project, “Performance Analysis for a Disclosure Calculation Model (DCM)”, Bureau Veritas Hong Kong Limited, HK$250,000 (Principal Investigator).

2014: Industrial Contract Research, “Development of Ultra-Ductile Cementitious Waterproofing Rendering by using Recycled Plastic”, Construction Industry Council, HK$1,843,450 (Project Advisor).

2013: Government Contract Research, “Study on the Cause and Solutions for the Letting-by of Valves in Salt Water Supply System in Hong Kong”, No. F034764, Water Supplies Department, Government of Hong Kong SAR, HK$1,100,000 (Co-Investigator).

2013: Industrial Contract Research, “Testing of KDS Micronex System in Zhuhai”, JCL Engineering Limited Company, HK$90,000 (Principal Investigator).

2012: Industrial Contract Research, “Pilot-Scale Trials on the Treatment of Soy Sauce Wastewater by Ceramic Membrane Filtration”, JCL Engineering Limited Company, HK$300,000 (Co-Investigator).

2009: Government Contract Research, “Study on the Characteristics and Formation Mechanisms of Solid Deposition and Marine Growth within Salt Water Mains in Hong Kong and Recommendation of Minimization Methods”, No. E975744, Water Supplies Department, Government of Hong Kong SAR, HK$1,200,000 (Co-Investigator).

2008: Special Equipment Grant (a peer-reviewed competitive research grant), “Environmental Bio-Nano Interface Characterization System”, #SEG_HKU10, University Grants Committee, Hong Kong, HK$2,850,000 (Co-Investigator).

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Teaching and Learning

■ Supervision/Graduation of Research Postgraduate Students

► Mr. Yong FENG, Ph.D. Candidate. Research interest: Design metal oxide composites as the catalysts for water pollutant degradations (09/2014-present)

► Mr. Hangkong LI, Ph.D. Candidate. Research interest: Ceramic materials for battery and energy–relevant applications (09/2014-present)

► Ms. Ying ZHOU, Ph.D. Student. Research interest: Solid solution systems for chromium immobilization (09/2015-present)

► Mr. Zequn YANG, Ph.D. Student. Research interest: Mercury capture by novel nano-structured sulfide stabilizers (09/2016-present)

Dr. Zhengyuan ZHOU, Ph.D. Degree. Thesis Title: Graphene Oxide Based Composites for Organic Pollutant Removal and Polymer Modification (01/2012-01/2017).

Dr. Hanlu YAN, Ph.D. Degree. Thesis Title: Effective Phosphorus Recovery from Wastewater by Integrating Adsorption and Crystallization Techniques (09/2012-08/2016).

Dr. Changzhong LIAO, Ph.D. Degree. Thesis Title: Glass-Ceramic Matrices to Immobilize Actinide and Hazardous Metal Wastes (01/2012-12/2015).

Dr. Chaoyi LI, Ph.D. Degree. Thesis Title: Crystallization Process of Bio-Minerals in Related to Ocean Acidification (09/2011-08/2015).

Dr. Minhua SU, Ph.D. Degree. Thesis Title: Stabilization Mechanisms of Cadmium Wastes Using Ceramic Precursors (09/2011-08/2015).

Mr. Jun YANG, M.Phil. Degree. Thesis Title: Thermal Incorporation Behavior during the Reduction and Stabilization of Chromium Wastes (09/2013-08/2015).

Dr. Xiuqing LU, Ph.D. Degree. Thesis Title: Phase Transformation and Leaching Behavior of Hazardous Zinc Stabilized in Aluminum-Based Ceramic Products (01/2011-12/2014).

Dr. Xingwen LU, Ph.D. Degree. Thesis Title: Application of X-Ray Diffraction to Identify the Phase Formed during Lead Stabilization and Resource Recovery (01/2010-12/2013).

Dr. Fei WANG, Ph.D. Degree. Thesis Title: Behavior of Perfluorochemicals on Solid Surfaces: Sorption and Mineralization Processes (09/2009-08/2013).

Dr. Yuanyuan TANG, Ph.D. Degree. Thesis Title: Mechanisms of Thermally Stabilizing Copper and Zinc Waste in Ceramic Matrix (09/2008-08/2012).

Mr. Hengrui ZHOU, M.Phil. Degree. Thesis Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Lead in Lead Battery Waste Treatment (09/2012-06/2015).

Mr. Yue HE, M.Phil. Degree. Thesis Title: Characterization of Metal Stabilization Effect by X-Ray Diffraction Technique and Nano-Indentation (01/2010-12/2011).

Ms. Ruowei MA, M.Phil. Degree. Thesis Title: Quantification and Partition of Perfluorochemicals in Hong Kong Wastewater Sludge (09/2007-08/2009).

■ Lecture/Course Records * Student No.: Student numbers in the class # Teacher SET Score: Teacher effectiveness scores in Students' Evaluations of Teaching (SET) results § Dept. AVG: Departmental average of SET scores in the corresponding year and semester.

Course Code/Name: ENGG1006: Engineering for Sustainable Development

Main Lectures: Introducing past and present engineering works in the context of sustainable development. Topics covered are the main areas of environmental, infrastructural, transportation, and energy engineering. The aim is to develop student ability to formulate strategies by drawing upon the relevant best engineering practices.

Offered in 2008-09 2nd Sem. (15 hr.): New materials developed for the "Environmental Sustainability" module, which included topics related to air, water and solid waste problems often encountered.

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Student No.*: Teacher SET Score# comparing to Dept. AVG§:

10 4.0% above Dept. AVG

Additional feedback:

“confirm my confidence in my future study”; “responsible”; “impressive” “need more time to explain some complicated content”

Offered in 2009-10 1st Sem. (Class A, 15 hr.): Redesigned the technical sections to include more fundamental concepts and examples that were more suitable for Year-1 students.




“good”; “interactive”; “helpful”; “friendly and pleasant”; “very good teaching and friendly manner”; “interesting content”; “simple, direct and easy to understand”; “clear notes”; “some questions about chemistry are difficult to learn”; “too much formula”; “explain chemistry part more”

Offered in 2009-10 1st Sem. (Class B, 15 hr.): Same as described in Class A.




“catch our eyes”; “good covering”; “informative”; “funny and clearly”; “good”; “attractive”; “capture student’s attention effectively”; “interaction with students”; “good covering”; “excellent English”; “the content of the power point can be reduced”; “add interactive teaching materials”; “not much needs be changed”

Offered in 2010-11 1st Sem. (Class A, 15 hr.): Refined materials to make them more interactive for students, including the in-course laboratory section and “Engineer’s Toolbox” question section.




“inspiring”; “passionate”; “logical and clear”; “speaks loudly and fluent English”; “well-organized content”; “detailed explanations are given”; “interesting topic”; “very good”; “interactive teaching”; “clear”; “nice”; “good presentation skill”; “too little lessons”; “workload should be reduced”





“the lab on the lecture is interesting”; “clear outline”; “sufficient assessment”; “clear explanation during lectures”; “the engineering tool box is very useful”; “different aspects of environmental engineering were introduced”; “inspiring”; “available for help”; “reduce the number of homework and quiz”

Offered in 2011-12 1st Sem. (Class A, 15 hr.): Refined the homework questions and solutions. Added recent environmental issues to the examples discussed in the course.




“a lot of fun”; “makes topic interesting”; “inspiring ”; “nice”; “easy to follow”; “willing to talk to student”; “humorous and energetic ”;“good to know Hong Kong’s plan”; “good explanation”; “full of joy”; “more exercise”; “activities outside lecture rooms can be

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organized”; “give more lectures”





“interesting lessons”; “very organized and very passionate”; “excellent speech in the lecture”; “good atmosphere and good explanation”; “nice delivery”; “good interaction with students and interesting lecture”; “humorous ”;“not much should be improved”

Offered in 2012-13 1st Sem. (15 hr.): Established online course system (Moodle) to enhance student course learning experience, provide timely assistance, and facilitate quiz/homework submission and feedback.




“explained nicely”; “communicates his ideas very well”; “make the lectures interesting and involves class participation”; “excellent in explaining concepts to us and replied our e-mails very quickly”; “conduct presentation fluently and inspire students to think from time to time”; “excellent teaching methods to attract students, effective interaction and illustrating in-course experiments”; “good explaining with detail examples”; “clear presentation and concrete examples”; “he is enjoying his lecture”; “very effective”; “fun lessons”; “explain more about calculation”; “give more exam-related lectures”

Course Code/Name: ENGG1201: Engineering for Sustainable Development

Main Lectures: Introducing past and present engineering works in the context of sustainable development. Topics covered are the main areas of environmental, infrastructural, transportation, and energy engineering. The aim is to develop student ability to formulate strategies by drawing upon the relevant best engineering practices. This course is offered for the 4-year curriculum students to continue what ENGG1006 offered to the 3-year curriculum students.

Offered in 2012-13 2nd Sem. (Class A, 15 hr.): Re-adjusted course content loading, although still maintained the same agenda required in this course’s predecessor (ENGG1006). The type and level of homework assignments were adjusted accordingly to fit 4-year curriculum student skills and knowledge.




Not available.

Offered in 2012-13 2nd Sem. (Class B, 15 hr.): Same as described in Class A.




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Offered in 2013-14 1st Sem. (15 hr.)




“great teacher”; “impressive lectures”; learning goals clearly given”; “concept was presented in systematic approach”; “express some boring contents in an interesting way”; “good demonstration in class”; “explain concepts very clearly”; “makes sure we understand step-by-step”.

Offered in 2013-14 2nd Sem. (15 hr.)








“alive class”; “explain concept completely”; “learn the key concepts through experiments”; “inspires me”; “very interesting”; “well-structured and easy to follow”; “quite effective in explaining ideas”; “vibrant”; “clear learning outcomes”.





“very passionate”; “good teaching style”; “useful knowledge”; “connect reality and theories”; “comprehensive but critical”; “well-structured”; “make the class very interesting”; “help memorize concepts more easily”.





“clear explanation”; “useful learning outcomes”; “enthusiastic”; “very interesting and interactive”; “the best lecture I have ever seen”; “informative”; “intellectually stimulating”; “inspiring interests”; “very engaging teaching materials”; “absolutely love the class”.





“clear when illustrating the course knowledge”; “interesting”; “fun”; “interactive”; “insightful”.




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feedback:



200 11.1% below Dept. AVG


Not available.

Course Code/Name: CIVL1012: Environmental Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Main Lectures: Training students to use previous knowledge and engineering principles learned from the course to solve practical environmental engineering problems. Main topics are on fundamentals of fluid mechanics, hydrology, environmental chemistry, and environmental engineering treatment processes.

Offered in 2010-11 2nd Sem. (18 hr.): New material development for topics on the introduction of environmental chemistry and engineering treatment techniques.




“most of the time is good”; “presentation is interesting”; “good relationship with environment”; “more exercise”; “more things can be introduced”

Course Code/Name: CIVL2004: Hydraulics & Hydrology

Main Lectures: Applying fundamentals of fluid mechanics to civil engineering hydraulic problems. It also provides an understanding of the basic concepts of the hydrological cycle. The main topics covered are open channel flow, laminar and turbulent flow, boundary layers and wakes, precipitation, evaporation and transpiration, infiltration, runoff and unit hydrographs.

Offered in 2007-08 2nd Sem. (16 hr.): My lectures mainly covered the hydrology part of the course, which included new material developed for the introduction of hydrology, precipitation, evaporation and transpiration, infiltration, runoff and unit hydrograph.




“fluent and living presentation”; “enthusiastic in teaching”; “lectures are very interesting”; “excellent teaching”; “suitable paces”; “more time for tutorial class”

Course Code/Name: CIVL3015: Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

Main Lectures: Providing an understanding of the engineering and scientific principles applied to the integrated management of waste and material resources. The main topics are waste sources, material characteristics, waste

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classification, definition of the 4Rs, waste processing (mechanical, biological, chemical and thermal), final disposal, and case studies.

Offered in 2010-11 2nd Sem. (21 hr.): New material developed for 7 topics, including the definition and strategies of the 4Rs, mechanical, chemical and thermal processing, final disposal and case studies.




“helpful”

Offered in 2011-12 2nd Sem. (18 hr.): Redesigned the case studies into an interactive section "Environmental Friendliness of Products" to allow students to have hands-on experience in analyzing the materials of consumable products. Coordinated a learning section at landfill site.




”I love the landfill site visit.”; “the toaster assignment is interesting”; “good interaction and clear explanation”; “very friendly and approachable”; “I hope more site visits can be organized”; “notes can have more blanks to fill in”

Offered in 2012-13 2nd Sem. (18 hr.): Expanded and redesign the resource “Recycling and Recovery” topic into 2 sections to further emphasize its great need for this field in today’s solid waste management development, particularly for an urban environment such as Hong Kong.




”interesting lectures, inspiring + knowledgeable on the topics”; “very energetic & interactive”; “caring”; “helpful”; “I cannot even think of any to be further improved. Simply perfect!”

Offered in 2013-14 2nd Sem. (30 hr.).




”great teaching with comprehensive explanation”; “interesting and interactive”; “encouraging and stimulating”; “communicate effectively”; “quick feedback”; “deliver materials clearly”.

Course Code/Name: CIVL3115: Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

Main Lectures: Providing an understanding of the engineering and scientific principles applied to the integrated management of waste and material resources. The main topics are waste sources, material characteristics, waste classification, definition of the 4Rs, waste processing (mechanical, biological, chemical and thermal), final disposal, and case studies. This course is offered for the 4-year curriculum students to continue what CIVL3015 offered to the 3-year curriculum students.


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“interesting teaching materials and lectures”; “very knowledgeable about the subject”; “kind and supportive to help students”; “timely responses to our questions”; “teaches very well”; “look forward to taking his courses”; “examples were great to see how things work in real life”; “very good teaching quality and lecture experience”; “hands-on practice was very interesting”; very-well structured”.





“engage the audience”; “interesting and very knowledgeable”; “very nice teaching”; “lots of fun in the lectures”; “responsive to Q&A”; “very clear explanation of concepts”.





Not available.

Course Code/Name: CIVL6006: Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment

Main Lectures: Introducing water and wastewater characteristics, standards, and the details of their treatment techniques. Topics covered include coagulation/flocculation, sedimentation and filtration, membrane separation, adsorption, chemical oxidation, disinfection, biological removal of organic pollutants and nutrients.

Offered in 2010-11 1st Sem. (5 hr.): Modified and updated the course materials of “Disinfection Processes” and “Physicochemical Treatments: Activated Carbon and Ion Exchange” topics.




“easy to understand”; “well organized”; “nice and fluent English”; “good explanation and clear presentation”

Offered in 2014-15 1st Sem. (10 hr.): Created new course materials on “Nutrient Removal” and “Sludge Management” topics.




“very helpful”; “understand the difficult concept easily”; “fun presentations”; “explain in-depth of ideas”; “great teaching attitude”; “very patient”; “well-designed”; “practical and linked to my work”.

Offered in 2016-17 (RPG class) 1st Sem. (10 hr.)


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“very good presentation and teaching skills”.

Offered in 2016-17 (TPG class) 1st Sem. (10 hr.)




“Teaching in details”; “Thoughtful teacher”.

Course Code/Name: CIVL6023: Environmental Chemistry

Main Lectures: Introducing the chemistry concepts and skills used in analyzing natural environmental processes, microbial biochemistry, water pollution and treatments, soil chemical reactions, hazardous waste properties, and environmental chemical analysis tasks.

Offered in 2007-08 2nd Sem. (5 hr.): Organized the basic water/sewage treatment concepts for an introductory section, and also developed the materials for a new topic of "Atmospheric Chemistry".




Not available.

Offered in 2009-10 1st Sem. (5 hr.): New material development for topics of "Geosphere and Geochemistry" and "Soil and Agricultural Environmental Chemistry”.




“interactive”; “make lecture interesting”; “explanation of course material is very clear”; “very good pronunciation”; “funny”; “very easy to understand”; “excellent presenter”

Offered in 2013-14 1st Sem. (5 hr.): Reform materials into the topics of "The Atmosphere and Atmospheric Chemistry" and "Geosphere, Geochemistry, and Soil Chemistry”.




“handouts were well-prepared and easy to understand”.

Offered in 2015-16 1st Sem. (10 hr.).




“comprehensive”; “easy-understanding presentations”.

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Course Code/Name: CIVL6040: Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Engineering

Main Lectures: Introduction and discussion of current engineering processes used for the integrated management of municipal and industrial wastes. The main topics are waste generation, characteristic analyses, implementation examples of the 4Rs, treatments and facilities, final disposal, environmental impact, and special waste handling.

Offered in 2007-08 2nd Sem. (15 hr.): New material development of 5 topics, including the characteristic analyses of waste, implementation examples of the 4Rs, treatment processes, and waste facilities.




Not available.

Offered in 2011-12 2nd Sem. (18 hr.): Developed the materials for a new section on special waste handling and landfill trip learning.




Not available.





“motivate students”; “strong enthusiasm in teaching”; “good presentation”.





“interactive with students”; “interesting”; “interactive”; “systematic”; “simple language“; get to the point”. (Post note: The received teacher effectiveness SET score was resulted from 2 strongly disagree, 1 disagree, 0 neutral, 7 agree, and 9 strongly agree.)

Course Code/Name: CIVL6081: Recent Advances in Water and Environmental Engineering

Main Lectures: Understanding of a variety of scientific concepts currently applied in water and environmental engineering to strengthen the knowledge needed for further study. Developments in selected areas are reported to facilitate the pursuing of in-depth analyses and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Offered in 2009-10 2nd Sem. (9 hr.): Coordinated this new course and developed new materials

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for the section of "Aquatic Chemistry" which included the acid/base reactions, homogeneous systems, heterogeneous systems, and basic oxidation/reduction reactions.




“extend one’s knowledge” ; “useful knowledge”; “good explanation of academic knowledge”; “difficult to follow for students who do not have background in these areas”

Offered in 2010-11 2nd Sem. (12 hr.): Refined course materials and homework questions. Added coordination chemistry, hydrolysis reactions and the review section.




“good English”; “very serious to course and students”; “a good teacher”; “clear and interesting”; “well organized”; “attractive teaching”; “some content need more explanation”, “too many questions”





Not available.

Course Code/Name: CIVL8011: Advanced Topics in Water and Environmental Engineering

Main Lectures: Designed for research postgraduate students, this course aims to enhance fundamental understanding of a variety of scientific concepts and research skills in water and environmental engineering. The goal is to strengthen the knowledge needed for students to facilitate the pursuing of frontier research activities.

Offered in 2014-15 2nd Sem. (9 hr.). Prepared this new course and developed a higher level of aquatic chemistry section for research postgraduate students. Problem-based analyses on acid/base reactions, homogeneous/heterogeneous systems, and basic oxidation/reduction reactions are introduced.




Not available.





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Course Code/Name: ENVM7014: Environmental Quality Management

Main Lectures: Introducing the types, sources and effects of environmental pollution and the key principles and strategies used in managing environmental quality. Topics include water and air quality management, solid waste management, noise pollution control, pollution legislation and enforcement, environmental education and conservation.

Offered in 2008-09 1st Sem. (6 hr.): Refined materials used for the two sections on “Waste Management” in this course.


36 0.1% above Faculty of Science AVG


Not available.

Offered in 2009-10 1st Sem. (6 hr.): Re-developed the materials for two sections on “Material Resource and Waste Generation" and "Solid Waste Management".




Not available.

Offered in 2010-11 1st Sem. (6 hr.): Incorporated new homework assignment for student’s extended practice on problem/case solving skills.




Not available.





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Offered in 2012-13 1st Sem. (6 hr.): Refined homework assignments.


53 1.1% below Faculty of Science AVG


Not available.





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“precious sharing”; “interesting topics”; “interesting teaching skills”; “good overview and balance”; “lively and clearly”; “interesting assessments”; “make real-world engineering understandable”; “inspiring questions”; “explain the technical parts with ease”.





“expert in this topic”; “interesting and offering us a lot of useful information”; “fun and interactive”; ”clear ppt and attractive talk”; “helpful note and exercises”; “inspiring introduction”; “active teaching atmosphere”; “clear thinking”; engaging and knowledgeable”; “explain everything clearly”; “stimulate my interest”; “very patient and make sure students from different background can understand the course materials”; “bring joy to the class”; “multi-disciplinary”.





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Course Code/Name: CCST9020: Sustainable Development of the Built Environment

Main Lectures: Introducing the sustainable functioning of large cities and the influence of human activity on the present and future impact. Topics specific to this course include global issues related to the natural and built environment, the science of sustainable development and associated technologies, the environmental, energy, and resource issues currently encountered.

Offered in 2011-12 2nd Sem. (18 hr.): New material development for the module of "Environment and Energy Sustainability" which included the topics of environmental sustainability, air and waste pollutions, resource and waste management, energy challenges, and the strategies of developing clear and renewal energy.




Not available.

Offered in 2012-13 2nd Sem. (18 hr.): Refined homework assignments.




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“passionate”; “active and effective”; “explain explicitly and easy to understand”; “attractive lessons”; “very inspiring”; “approachable teaching style”; “stimulating”; “very well-organized and vivid explanation”; “very well-prepared and interactive”; “cheerful and informative lectures”; “very helpful question lists and learning outcome worksheet”.





“interesting teaching”; “intellectually inspiring”; “deliver clearly”; “interactive lectures”.





“clear note prepared for students”; “interesting examples”; “interact with students”; “interesting content”; “well-prepared”; “organized and clear to facilitate learning”; “fun and interactive”; insightful and informative”; “engaging students”; “clear structure and rich content”; “professional lectures”; “clear assessment standard”; “achieve expectation”; “broaden my horizon”; “inspiring”; “enhance critical thinking”.





“discuss the issues in different perspectives…interesting style of teaching”; “engaging teaching methods, no wonder the highest attendance rate”; “interactive”; “friendly and encouraging”; “teaching method is very interesting”; “very interesting narration and experiment”; “detailed and friendly response to questions”.

■ Tutorials and Other Supervision/Coordination/Teaching Tasks

► Thesis Supervisor of Taught Postgraduate Students: Every year, supervise 3-6 new Master of Science (M.Sc.) students from Environmental Engineering program and Environmental Management program for their project work and M.Sc. theses (2008-present).

► Supervisor of Final Year Project Students: Every year, supervise 4-7 civil engineering undergraduate students for their project work and Final Year Project (FYP) theses (2007-present).

► Instructor and Tutor for Year-1 Environmental Projects: Teaching and leading 4 sub-groups (~5 students each) of Year-1 students to conduct project study with environmental themes as part of their required “Problem-Based Tutorial” module in “CIVL1012: Environmental Engineering and Fluid Mechanics” course (2007-present).

Invited Speaker: Teaching Excellence Award Winners Seminar Series (08 May 2014); Teaching Development Workshop for New HKU Faculty (12 June 2014); HKU Teaching Development Workshop - Advanced Teaching and Learning Session (04 December 2014). Teaching Development Workshop for New HKU Faculty – Seminar Mode (06 June 2015) and Intensive Mode (25 June 2015); HKU Teaching Development Workshop - Advanced Teaching

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and Learning Session (11 November 2015); Advanced Teaching and Learning @ HKU Programme (02 June 2016); Advanced Teaching and Learning @ HKU Programme (08 December 2016).

Appointed Faculty Representative: Board of Studies for English Language Enhancement Programme, the University of Hong Kong (2012-2014).

Coordinator: Interdisciplinary and project-based course “CIVL2001: Engineering Design and Communication” (2008-present). Responsible for course administration and the design and hosting of a series of guest lecture sections.

Staff Tutor for Engineering Design and Communication Projects: Leading a group (~7 students) of Year-2 students to conduct a one-year project study on a specific civil and/or environmental theme as the main training component in “CIVL2001: Engineering Design and Communication” course (2008-2014).

Coordinator: Faculty “English in the Major” Pilot Teaching Plan, the University of Hong Kong (2007-2009).

Instructor: Provided lectures and tutorials for the course of “Environmental Engineering” in the HKU Civil Engineering and Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU) 2+2 program (2009 -2011).

■ International Education Community Engagement

Selected Participant: US-NSF and US-EPA funded “Adding Sustainability to Engineering Education” workshop, hosted by Center for Sustainable Engineering (CSE) at Syracuse University, USA (2011).

[ Updated: March 2018 ]

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