Staff Profile

School of Science and Technology People Key Staff Staff Profile
Dr. Cheung Yuk Yam Andy 張煜鑫博士
BSc CUHK, MPhil HKU, PhD CUHK
Reg. MLT Part I (HK)
Assistant Professor
School of Science and Technology

Biography

Dr. Cheung is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Science and Technology at the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU).  He received his B.Sc. in Molecular Biotechnology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). In 2014, he completed his M.Phil. in Microbiology at the University of Hong Kong. In 2020, he obtained his Ph.D. in Microbiology at CUHK.

 

Teaching Areas & Research Interests

  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Laboratory accreditation and Quality management
  • Molecular detection of infectious agents
  • Antimicrobial resistance mechanisms

Academic & Professional Experience

Dr. Cheung is currently registered as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in Part I of the register under the Hong Kong Medical Laboratory Technologists Board. He has more than 10 years of experience in microbiology testing in the private sector and public sector. Before joining HKMU, he was a Scientific Officer (Medical) in Public Health Laboratory Services Branch, Department of Health. His research focuses on antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and emerging infectious diseases including COVID-19. He has been appointed HOKLAS Technical Expert and Technical Assessor (Medical Testing), Hong Kong Accreditation Service, Innovation and Technology Commission since 2022.

Selected Publications

Journal Articles

  • Cheung, Y. Y., Sit, B.H., Po, K.H.L., Tsang, A.K.L., Leung, P.K.L., Zheng, J., Lam, A.Y.T., Lam, E.T.K., Ng, K.H.L. & Chan, R.C.W. (2022). Detection of SARS-CoV-2 VOC-Omicron using commercial sample-to-answer real-time RT-PCR platforms and melting curve-based SNP assays. Journal of clinical virology plus, 2(3), 100091.
  • Wang, K., Ho, K.F., Leung, L.Y.T., Chow, K.M., Cheung, Y. Y., Tsang, D., Lai, R.W.M., Xu, R.H., Yeoh, E.K. & Hung, C.T. (2022). Risk of air and surface contamination of SARS-CoV-2 in isolation wards and its relationship with patient and environmental characteristics. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 113740.
  • Lai, C.K., Lui, C.Y., Chen, Z., Cheung, Y.Y., Cheng, K.C., Leung, S.Y., Ng, W.Y., Cheung, L.K., Yeung, C.M., Ho, C.S., Chan, C., Hui, S.C., Tsang, N.C. and Chan, K.S. (2021). Comparison of self-collected mouth gargle with deep-throat saliva samples for the diagnosis of COVID-19: Mouth gargle for diagnosis of COVID-19. Journal of Infection, 83(4), pp.496-522.
  • Cheung, Y. Y., & Hui, M. (2017). Effects of echinocandins in combination with nikkomycin Z against invasive Candida albicans bloodstream isolates and the fks mutants. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 61(11), e00619-17.
  • Ho, P. L., Cheung, Y. Y., Wang, Y., Lo, W. U., Lai, E. L. Y., Chow, K. H., & Cheng, V. C. C. (2016). Characterization of carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae from a healthcare region in Hong Kong. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 35(3), 379-385.
  • Ho, P. L., Cheung, Y. Y., Lo, W. U., Li, Z., Chow, K. H., Lin, C. H. & Cheng, V. C. C. (2013). Molecular Characterization of an Atypical IncX3 Plasmid pKPC-NY79 Carrying blaKPC-2 in a Klebsiella pneumoniae. Current microbiology, 67(4), 493-498.
  • Lo, W. U., Cheung, Y. Y., Lai, E., Lung, D., Que, T. L. & Ho, P. L. (2013). Complete sequence of an IncN plasmid, pIMP-HZ1, carrying blaIMP-4 in a Klebsiella pneumoniae strain associated with medical travel to China. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 57(3), 1561-1562.
  • Ho, P. L., Li, Z., Lo, W. U., Cheung, Y. Y., Lin, C. H., Sham, P. C. & Chow, K. H. (2012). Identification and characterization of a novel incompatibility group X3 plasmid carrying blaNDM-1 in Enterobacteriaceae isolates with epidemiological links to multiple geographical areas in China. Emerging microbes & infections, 1(11), e39.

Selected Professional & Community Services

  • HOKLAS Technical Expert and Technical Assessor (Medical Testing), Hong Kong Accreditation Service, Innovation and Technology Commission
  • Task Force member on PCR testing, Working Party on Biological and Chemical Testing under the Accreditation Advisory Board, Hong Kong Accreditation Service, Innovation and Technology Commission
  • Scientific Consultant / Knowledge Officer (Science) at GX Foundation

Further Information

Link to Google Scholar page

Modified Date: 10 Jul, 2024
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Jonathan Chiu
Marketing Director
3DP Technology Limited

Jonathan handles all external affairs include business development, patents write up and public relations. He is frequently interviewed by media and is considered a pioneer in 3D printing products.

Krutz Cheuk
Biomedical Engineer
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital

After graduating from OUHK, Krutz obtained an M.Sc. in Engineering Management from CityU. He is now completing his second master degree, M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, at CUHK. Krutz has a wide range of working experience. He has been with Siemens, VTech, and PCCW.

Hugo Leung
Software and Hardware Engineer
Innovation Team Company Limited

Hugo Leung Wai-yin, who graduated from his four-year programme in 2015, won the Best Paper Award for his ‘intelligent pill-dispenser’ design at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering’s International Conference on Consumer Electronics – China 2015.

The pill-dispenser alerts patients via sound and LED flashes to pre-set dosage and time intervals. Unlike units currently on the market, Hugo’s design connects to any mobile phone globally. In explaining how it works, he said: ‘There are three layers in the portable pillbox. The lowest level is a controller with various devices which can be connected to mobile phones in remote locations. Patients are alerted by a sound alarm and flashes. Should they fail to follow their prescribed regime, data can be sent via SMS to relatives and friends for follow up.’ The pill-dispenser has four medicine slots, plus a back-up with a LED alert, topped by a 500ml water bottle. It took Hugo three months of research and coding to complete his design, but he feels it was worth all his time and effort.

Hugo’s public examination results were disappointing and he was at a loss about his future before enrolling at the OUHK, which he now realizes was a major turning point in his life. He is grateful for the OUHK’s learning environment, its industry links and the positive guidance and encouragement from his teachers. The University is now exploring the commercial potential of his design with a pharmaceutical company. He hopes that this will benefit the elderly and chronically ill, as well as the society at large.

Soon after completing his studies, Hugo joined an automation technology company as an assistant engineer. He is responsible for the design and development of automation devices. The target is to minimize human labor and increase the quality of products. He is developing products which are used in various sections, including healthcare, manufacturing and consumer electronics.

Course Code Title Credits
  COMP S321F Advanced Database and Data Warehousing 5
  COMP S333F Advanced Programming and AI Algorithms 5
  COMP S351F Software Project Management 5
  COMP S362F Concurrent and Network Programming 5
  COMP S363F Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing 5
  COMP S382F Data Mining and Analytics 5
  COMP S390F Creative Programming for Games 5
  COMP S492F Machine Learning 5
  ELEC S305F Computer Networking 5
  ELEC S348F IOT Security 5
  ELEC S371F Digital Forensics 5
  ELEC S431F Blockchain Technologies 5
  ELEC S425F Computer and Network Security 5
 Course CodeTitleCredits
 ELEC S201FBasic Electronics5
 IT S290FHuman Computer Interaction & User Experience Design5
 STAT S251FStatistical Data Analysis5
 Course CodeTitleCredits
 COMPS333FAdvanced Programming and AI Algorithms5
 COMPS362FConcurrent and Network Programming5
 COMPS363FDistributed Systems and Parallel Computing5
 COMPS380FWeb Applications: Design and Development5
 COMPS381FServer-side Technologies and Cloud Computing5
 COMPS382FData Mining and Analytics5
 COMPS390FCreative Programming for Games5
 COMPS413FApplication Design and Development for Mobile Devices5
 COMPS492FMachine Learning5
 ELECS305FComputer Networking5
 ELECS363FAdvanced Computer Design5
 ELECS425FComputer and Network Security5