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Biography

Dr Chan graduated from City University of Hong Kong with a degree with honors in Applied Chemistry. He then completed his PhD study in Environmental Biology in the same university. Dr Chan has good experience in the Testing and Certification industry, and taught subjects in applied sciences in multiple higher education institutes in Hong Kong. His research interests include bioremediation of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) by microalgae and applications of analytical technologies in environmental monitoring.

Teaching Areas & Research Interests

• Analytical Chemistry
• Chemical and Microbiological Testing Standards
• Bioremediation of Organic Pollutants
• Environmental Monitoring

Selected Publications

Journal Articles

• Tse, Y.-T., Chan, S. M.-N., & Sze, E. T.-P. (2022). Quantitative Assessment of Full Size Microplastics in Bottled and Tap Water Samples in Hong Kong. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(20): 13432
• Ng, K.L., Suk, K.F., Cheung, K.W., Shek, R.H.T., Chan, S.M.N., Tam N.F.Y., Cheung, S.G., Fang, J.K.-H, Lo, H.S. (2022). Macroalgal morphology mediates microplastic accumulation on thallus and in sediments. Science of The Total Environment, 825: 153987
• Leung L. Y.-L., Chan S.M.-N., Tam H.L., Wong E.S-W. (2022). Astaxanthin Influence on Health Outcomes of Adults at Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients, 14(10):2050
• Tse, Y.-T., Lo, H.-S., Chan, S. M.-N., & Sze, E. T.-P. (2022). Flow Cytometry as a Rapid Alternative to Quantify Small Microplastics in Environmental Water Samples. Water, 14(9), 1436
• Yu, Y.-M., Poon, P. M.-Y., Sharma, A. A., Chan, S. M.-N., Lee, F. W.-F., Mo, I. W.-Y., & Sze, E. T.-P. (2022). Colonization of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in Cirrhinus molitorella (Mud Carp) Fingerling: Evidence for Improving Disease Resistance and Growth Performance. Applied Microbiology, 2(1), 175–184
• Jin, J., Yang, L.H., Chan, S.M.N., Luan, T.G., Li, Y. and Tam, N.Y.F. (2011) Effect of nutrients on the biodegradation of tributyltin (TBT) by alginate immobilized microalga, Chlorella vulgaris, in natural river water. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 185(2-3): 1582-1586
• Luan, T.G., Fang, S.H., Zhong, Y., Lin, L., Chan, S.M.N., Lan, C.Y. and Tam, N.F.Y. (2007) Determination of hydroxy metabolites of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by fully automated solid-phase microextraction derivatization and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Journal of Chromatography A, 1173(41671): 37-43
• Chan, S.M.N., Luan, T.G., Wong, M.H. and Tam, N.F.Y. (2006) Removal and Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by Selenastrum capricornutum. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 25(7): 1772-1779
• Luan, T.G., Jin, J., Chan, S.M.N., Wong, Y.S. and Tam, N.F.Y. (2006) Biosorption and biodegradation of tributyltin (TBT) by alginate immobilized Chlorella vulgaris beads in several treatment cycles. Process Biochemistry, 41: 1560-1565

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