Staff Profile

School of Science and Technology People Key Staff Staff Profile
Dr. Chan Ping Lung Panda 陳秉隆博士
BSc (Hons) CUHK, MA HKBU, MPhil CUHK, PhD HKU
MRSB
Assistant Professor
School of Science and Technology

Biography

Dr PL Chan received his Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Biochemistry and Master of Philosophy degree in Microbiology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He then pursued his interests in influenza and immune cell biology research and obtained his doctorate in immunology from the University of Hong Kong. Dr Chan continued his research work at the University of Hong Kong before joining the School of Science and Technology of the then Open University of Hong Kong in 2015 as a teaching assistant. He then moved to the position of lecturer and assistant professor. He assumed the position of assistant professor of the School of Nursing and Health Studies in 2022.

His current research interest is in the effect of antibiotics and pollutants on microbiome and resistome in food, manure, farm soil, and microplastics. He is also interested in the immunology of inflammatory bowel diseases and the immunotoxicities of pollutant of emerging concerns

Apart from research, Dr Chan also enjoys teaching and concerns about the moral and value education of students. He has earned the Master of Art in Ethics and Public Affairs with Distinction in the Hong Kong Baptist University. 

Teaching Areas & Research Interests

  • Microbiome and resistome in food, manure, and farm soil
  • Microbiome and resistome in microplastics
  • Immunotoxicity of pollutant of emerging concerns
  • Immunology of inflammatory bowel disease

Academic & Professional Experience

  • Member of Royal Society of Biology
  • Senate Member (2018 - 2020)

 

Selected Publications

Journal Articles

  • Lee TCH, Chan PL, Tam NFY, Xu SJL, Lee FWF (2021). Establish Axenic Cultures of Armored and Unarmored Marine Dinoflagellate Species Using Density Separation, Antibacterial Treatments and Stepwise Dilution Selection. Scientific Reports Sci Rep 11, 202. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-80638-x
  • Lam KL, Kong WP, Ling PY, Lau, TH, Ho KH, Lee FF, Chan, PL. (2020) Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Hydroponic Lettuce in Retail: A Comparative Survey. Foods 9:1327.
  • Fung KL, Chan PL. (2020). Comment on: COVID-19: a recommendation to examine the effect of hydroxychloroquine in preventing infection and progression. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, dkaa169, https://doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkaa169
  • Lee TCH, Chan PL, Xu SJL, Lee FWF (2020) Comparison of growth and toxicity responses between non-toxic and toxic strains of Prorocentrum hoffmannianum. Aquat Biol 29:59-70. https://doi.org/10.3354/ab00725
  • Zheng, J., Chan, P.L., Liu, Y.P., Qin, G., Zheng, X., Lam, K.T., Lewi,s D.B., Lau, Y.L. and Tu, W. (Dec 2013). ICOS regulates the generation of functional human CD4+ Treg in a CTLA-4 dependent manner. PLoS One. 8(12):e82203
  • Chan. P.L., Zheng, J., Liu, Y., Liu, Y.P., Lam, K.T., Liu, Y., Zheng, X., Lau, Y.L., and Tu, W. (Jul 2013). TLR5 signaling enhances the proliferation of human allogenic CD40-activated B cell induced CD4hiCD25+ regulatory T cells. PLoS One. 8(7):e67969.
  • Tu, W., Mao, H., Zheng, J., Liu, Y., Chiu, S.S., Qin, G., Chan, P.L., Lam, K.T., Guan, J., Zhang, L., Guan, Y., Yuen, K.Y., Peiris, J.S., and Lau, Y.L. (Jul 2010). Cytotoxic T lymphocytes established by seasonal human influenza cross-react against pandemic H1N1 influenza virus. J Virol. 84 (13), 6527–6535.
  • Zheng, J., Liu, Y., Qin, G., Chan, P.L., Mao, H., Lam, K.T., Lewis, D.B., Lau, Y.L., and Tu, W. (Sep 2009). Efficient induction and expansion of human alloantigen-specific CD8 regulatory T cells from naïve precursors by CD40-activated B cells. J Immunol. 183 (6), 3742–3750.
  • Mao, H., Tu, W., Qin, G., Law, H.K., Sia, S.F., Chan, P.L., Liu, Y., Lam, K.T., Zheng, J., Peiris, J., Peiris, M., and Lau, Y.L. (Sep 2009). Influenza virus directly infects human natural killer cells and induces cell apoptosis. J Virol. 83 (18), 9215–9222.
  • Tu W., Lau Y.L., Zheng J., Liu Y., Chan P.L., Mao H., Dionis K., Schneider P., and Lewis D.B. (Sep 2008). Efficient generation of human alloantigen-specific CD4+ regulatory T cells from naïve precursors by CD40-activated B cells. Blood. 112 (6),2554–2562.

Selected Professional & Community Services

  • Reviewer of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Further Information

Link to Google Scholar page

Modified Date: 30 Mar, 2023
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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