Current lab members in bold.
2026
144) Chung JCT, Cheng MLH, Yu YT, Tsui MTK (2026) A health assessment of mercury exposure and selenium protection in breeding Bridled Terns (Onychoprion anaethetus) in South China Sea. Third Asian Ornithological Conference, Singapore, 14-17 Novermber, 2026. (poster)
143) Cheng MLH, Tsui MTK, Au Yeung JTH (2026) Effects of vegetation types and selenium in methylmercury biomagnification in terrestrial food webs, International Conference on Tropical Biodiversity, Conservation and Genomics 2026, Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia, 3-5 November, 2026.
142) Yu Z, Tsui MTK, Wang S, Cheng S (2026) Pre-soaked biochar to mitigate methylmercury formation in coastal sediments. SETAC Asia-Pacific 15th Biennial Meeting, Tsukuba, Japan, 20-23 September, 2026. (talk)
141) Cheung JTH, Tsui MTK, Choi CY, Leung KKS (2026) Risk characterisation and source identification of mercury in migratory shorebirds in a subtropical wetland. SETAC Asia-Pacific 15th Biennial Meeting, Tsukuba, Japan, 20-23 September, 2026. (poster)
140) Leung M, Yang M, Cheng M, Wang S, Tsui MTK, Chow A, Liu L, Chen Z (2026) Estimation of mercury budget on Antarctic terrestrial surfaces through integrating ground measurements with remote sensing tools. 12th SCAR Open Science Conference & Meetings, Oslo, Norway, 8-19 August, 2026. (digital poster)
139) Cheng M, Tsui MTK, Wang S, Liu G, Chen Z, Li J, Kwon SY, Chung JMK, Liu L, Chow ATS (2026) Empirical observations of toxic mercury increase in terrestrial ecosystems under Antarctic greening. 12th SCAR Open Science Conference & Meetings, Oslo, Norway, 8-19 August, 2026. (on-site poster)
138) Wang S, Tsui MTK (2026) Spatial variability in organic matter and mercury cycling in estuarine wetlands. Asia Oceania Geosciences Society. Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) 2026, Fukuoka, Japan, 2-7 August, 2026.
137) Mo X, Trettin CC, Olivares CI, Wang J, Tsui MTK, Tolić N, Chu RK, Chow ATS (2026) Legacies of long-term forest management on dissolved organic matter export and molecular composition in source water. Goldschmidt 2026 Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 12-17 July, 2026.
136) Tsui MTK, Cheng M, Wang S, Liu G, Bao Y, Leung M, Yang L, Chen ZL, Li J, Chung J, Kwon SY, Zhong H, Lee P, Liu L, Chow A (2026) Elevated methylmercury in Antarctic mosslands. Japan Geophysical Union-American Geophysical Union Joint Meeting 2026, Chiba, Japan, 24-29 May, 2026. (invited keynote talk)
135) Muisa N, Tsui MTK, Cheng MLH (2026) Trophic transfer of lithium in terrestrial ecosystems. SETAC Europe 36th Annual Meeting, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 17-21 May, 2026. (talk)
134) Tsui MTK, Cheng M, Wang S, Liu G (2026) Mercury pollution studies in Southeast Asia. 5th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration, and Management, Quy Nhon, Vietnam, 9-12 March, 2026. (talk)
133) Wang S, Tsui MTK (2026) Hotspots and flux of mercury and methylation in coastal wetland. 5th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration, and Management, Quy Nhon, Vietnam, 9-12 March, 2026. (talk)
132) Yu Z, Tsui MTK, Wang S, Cheng S (2026) Pretreated biochar to mitigate methylmercury formation in coastal sediments. 5th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration, and Management, Quy Nhon, Vietnam, 9-12 March, 2026. (talk)
131) Chung JCT, Cheng MLH, Yu YT, Tsui MTK (2026) Total mercury burdens in Bridled Terns (Onychoprion anaethetus) breeding in the northern South China Sea. 5th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration, and Management, Quy Nhon, Vietnam, 9-12 March, 2026. (poster) (note: winning student poster award)
130) Liu G, Tsui MTK, Bao Y, Cheng M, Wang S (2026) Roles of biofilms in mercury transformations in aquatic ecosystems. 5th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration, and Management, Quy Nhon, Vietnam, 9-12 March, 2026. (talk) (note: winning student oral presentation award)
129) Cheng MLH, Au Yeung JTH, Tsui MTK (2026) Methylmercury biomagnification in subtropical forested ecosystems. 5th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration, and Management, Quy Nhon, Vietnam, 9-12 March, 2026. (talk)
128) Tee KA, Yau KMY, Tsui MTK (2026) Effect of mercury and antibiotics co-occurrence on dissolved mercury, dissolved organic matter, and mercury methylation potential in aquatic environments. 5th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration, and Management, Quy Nhon, Vietnam, 9-12 March, 2026. (talk)
2025
127) Cheng MLH, Tsui MTK, Wang S, Liu G, Chen ZL, Li J, Kwon SY, Chung JMK, Liu L, Chow ATS (2025) Probing into mercury transformations in ice-free lands on King George Island, Antarctic Peninsula. American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 15-19 December, 2025. (virtual poster)
126) Barrick A, Boardwine AJ, Iwai CB, Chatel A, Choi K, Harper B, Harper S, Janiga-MacNelly A, Koubová A, Lavado R, Val AL, de Nazaré Paula da Silva A, Nguyen C, Nguyen HTV, Nguyen NHA, Novotna J, Nugegoda D, Nyadjro ES, Nzabanita D, Pham T, Sevcu A, Slaughter C, Thammatorn W, Tran S, Tsui MTK, Wang S, Wojichowski T, Žlábek V, Hoang TC (2025) Background microplastics in research laboratory: inevitable and the need for QA/QC for microplastic research. SETAC North America 46th Annual Meeting, Portland, Oregon, USA, 16-20 November, 2025. (talk)
125) Tsui MTK (2025) Assessing and comparing mercury cycling across vegetated landscapes. Seminar, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore. 4 November, 2025. (talk; invited)
124) Tsui MTK, Yu Z, Wang S, Cheng S (2025) Developing and optimizing biochar for pollutant remediation. APRU Food Security and Agritech Symposium, 2-4 November, 2025. (talk)
123) Tsui MTK (2025) Doing science while exploring and appreciating the nature. CW Chu College High Table Dinner First Term 2025-26, 25 September, 2025. (talk; invited)
122) Wang S, Tsui MTK, Cheng MLH, Yau KMY, Cheung JTH, Liu G (2025) Influence of Ecological, Microbial, and Geochemical Factors on Methylmercury Production in Southeast Asian Mangrove Ecosystems. Asia Oceania Geosciences Society. Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) 2025, Singapore, 27 July - 1 August, 2025. (talk)
121) Liu G, Bao Y, Tsui MTK, Lee PKH (2025) Environmental response strategies of mercury methylating microorganisms to anthropogenic stress in the Pearl River Estuary of southern China. Asia Oceania Geosciences Society. Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) 2025, Singapore, 27 July - 1 August, 2025. (talk)
120) Lyu R, Tsui MTK (2025) Seasonal Variations in Soil Metabolomics and Mercury Dynamics in an Upland Ecosystem of Hong Kong. Asia Oceania Geosciences Society. Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) 2025, Singapore, 27 July - 1 August, 2025. (talk)
119) Tsui MTK (2025) Controls of Mercury Toxicity by Subtropical and Tropical Mangrove Ecosystems. Worlwide Universitieds Network Annual General Meeting 2025, Hong Kong, 21-23 May, 2025. (talk; invited)
2024
118) Yang X, Liu G, Tsui MTK, Zhang X, Tang W, Zhong H, Song X, Wang J (2024) Elevational trends and microbial controls on methylmercury cycling in forest soils. The 1st International Conference on Health, Environment, Education and Research 2024, Hong Kong, 16-18 December, 2024. (poster)
117) Cheng MLH, Tsui MTK, Cheung JTH (2024) Methylmercury biomagnification in subtropical forest ecosystems. The 1st International Conference on Health, Environment, Education and Research 2024, Hong Kong, 16-18 December, 2024. (oral)
116) Liu G, Wang S, Cheng MLH, Tsui MTK (2024) Roles of biofilm in mercury transformations in aquatic ecosystems. The 1st International Conference on Health, Environment, Education and Research 2024, Hong Kong, 16-18 December, 2024. (poster)
115) Yau KMY, Tsui MTK, Miao AJ (2024) Influence of microplastics degradation and biofilm colonization on mercury sorption capabilities. The 1st International Conference on Health, Environment, Education and Research 2024, Hong Kong, 16-18 December, 2024. (poster)
114) Yuan M, Tsui MTK, Cheng MLH, Wang CC, Chan YL, Leung TY (2024) Impacts of mercury exposure on human reproductive health. The 1st International Conference on Health, Environment, Education and Research 2024, Hong Kong, 16-18 December, 2024. (oral)
113) Lyu R, Tsui MTK (2024) Metabolomics and methylmercury dynamics in upland ecosystems during precipitation events. The 1st International Conference on Health, Environment, Education and Research 2024, Hong Kong, 16-18 December, 2024. (poster)
112) Cheung JTH, Tsui MTK (2024) Risk characterization and source identification of mercury in shorebirds at Mai Po Nature Reserve and Deep Bay, Hong Kong. The 1st International Conference on Health, Environment, Education and Research 2024, Hong Kong, 16-18 December, 2024. (oral)
111) Muisa N, Cheng MLH, Tsui MTK (2024) The role of soil organic matter on Li distribution in terrestrial ecosystems. The 1st International Conference on Health, Environment, Education and Research 2024, Hong Kong, 16-18 December, 2024. (poster)
110) Tsui MTK, Wang S, Cheng M, Yang X, Lyu R, Liu G (2024) Understanding the biogeochemical controls of toxic methylmercury across aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. SETAC Asia-Pacific 14th Biennial Meeting, Tianjin, China 21-25 September, 2024. (invited keynote talk)
109) Yang X, Liu G, Tsui MTK, Zhang X, Tang W, Zhong H, Song X, Wang J (2024) Elevational trends and microbial controls on methylmercury cycling in forest soils. The 2nd International Conference on Eco-Environment & Health, Hong Kong, 16-20 June, 2024. (talk)
108) Yuan M, Tsui MTK, Chan DYL, Wang CC (2024) Impacts of mercury exposure on male reproductive health. The 2nd International Conference on Eco-Environment & Health, Hong Kong, 16-20 June, 2024. (talk)
107) Wang S, Tsui MTK, Liu G, Li J, Lee PKH (2024) Variations of methylmercury in mangrove wetland sediments: Insights from subtropical ecosystems in Hong Kong. 4th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration, and Management, Quy Nhon, Vietnam, 3-7 March, 2024. (talk)
106) Cheng MLH, Tsui MTK, Yau KMY, Cheung JTH (2024) Methylmercury biomagnification in subtropical forest food webs. 4th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration, and Management, Quy Nhon, Vietnam, 3-7 March, 2024. (talk)
105) Yau KMY, Tsui MTK, Miao AJ (2024) Influences of microplastics on mercury cycling in forested ecosystems. 4th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration, and Management, Quy Nhon, Vietnam, 3-7 March, 2024. (talk)
104) Cheung JTH, Tsui MTK, Cheng MLH, Wang S (2024) Biomagnification of mercury and the risk characterization of shorebirds in a subtropical wetland ecosystem in Hong Kong, China. 4th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration, and Management, Quy Nhon, Vietnam, 3-7 March, 2024. (talk)
103) Liu G, Tsui MTK, Wang S, Cheng MLH, Lee PKH (2024) The dynamic variation of microbial community composition and Hg-related gene abundance in the complex mangrove ecosystem. 10th International Conference on Marine Pollution and Ecotoxicology (ICMPE-10), Hong Kong, 3-6 January, 2024. (poster)
102) Cheng MLH, Tsui MTK, Yau KMY (2024) From Valley to Plain: Distribution of Mercury along the freshwater to saltwater continuum in Kuk Po, Hong Kong. 10th International Conference on Marine Pollution and Ecotoxicology (ICMPE-10), Hong Kong, 3-6 January, 2024. (talk)
101) Wang S, Tsui MTK (2024) Variations of methylmercury in a mangrove wetland sediments: Insight from subtropical ecosystems in Hong Kong. 10th International Conference on Marine Pollution and Ecotoxicology, Hong Kong (ICMPE-10), 3-6 January, 2024. (talk)
100) Tsui MTK, Wang S (2024) Review of mercury pollution research in Southeast Asia marine environments. 10th International Conference on Marine Pollution and Ecotoxicology (ICMPE-10), Hong Kong, 3-6 January, 2024. (talk)
2023
99) Yuan M, Tsui MTK, Wang CC, Chan DYL, Leung TY (2023) Mercury in human Health: effects on sperm dysfunction and maternal-fetal systems. International Conference on Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences for Carbon Neutrality (ICE3SCN), Hong Kong, 1-5 December, 2023. (talk)
98) Yang X, Tsui MTK (2023) Elevational trends in mercury speciation and vegetation controls on methylmercury cycling in tropical soils. International Conference on Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences for Carbon Neutrality (ICE3SCN), Hong Kong, 1-5 December, 2023. (talk)
97) Cheung JTH, Tsui MTK, Ulus Y, Ku P, Morales K, Nyarko P, Lam HM (2023) Mercury Biomagnification in Temperate Grassland Food Web (Kansas, USA). International Conference on Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences for Carbon Neutrality (ICE3SCN), Hong Kong, 1-5 December, 2023. (talk)
96) Muisa N, Tsui MTK (2023) Baseline lithium concentrations in sediments and soils in a rural area of Hong Kong. International Conference on Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences for Carbon Neutrality (ICE3SCN), Hong Kong, 1-5 December, 2023. (talk)
95) Yau KMY, Tsui MTK, Miao AJ (2023) Influences of Microplastics on Mercury Cycling in Forested Ecosystems. International Conference on Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences for Carbon Neutrality (ICE3SCN), Hong Kong, 1-5 December, 2023. (talk)
94) Cheng MLH, Tsui MTK, Cheung JTH, Yau KMY (2023) Methylmercury biomagnification in subtropical forest food webs. International Conference on Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences for Carbon Neutrality (ICE3SCN), Hong Kong, 1-5 December, 2023. (talk)
93) Wang S, Tsui MTK (2023) Variations of Methylmercury in a Mangrove Wetland Sediments: Insights from Subtropical Ecosystems in Hong Kong. International Conference on Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences for Carbon Neutrality (ICE3SCN), Hong Kong, 1-5 December, 2023. (talk)
92) Cheng MLH, Tsui MTK, Cheung JTH, Yau KMY (2023) Mercury Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification in Subtropical Forest Ecosystems of Hong Kong. Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) 2023, Singapore, 30 July - 4 August, 2023. (talk)
91) Wang S, Tsui MTK (2023) Biogeochemical factors driving mercury methylation in a subtropical mangrove wetland. Asia Oceania Geosciences Society. Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) 2023, Singapore, 30 July - 4 August, 2023. (talk)
2022
90) Ulus Y, Coleman J, Morales K, Tsui MTK, Chow AT, Trettin CC (2022) Alteration of Mercury Cycling in Forested Wetland Watersheds by Common Forest Management Prescriptions. Goldschmidt2023, Lyon, France, 9-14 July. (talk)
89) Tsui MTK (2022) Probing into complex mercury cycles in forests. CUHK School of Life Sciences. PI Seminar. Hong Kong. (talk)
88) Morales K, Tsui MTK, Coleman J, Schug M (2022) Assessing Methylmercury Concentrations in Invertebrates inhabiting Constructed Artificial Wetlands. 15th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant, Virtual Meeting (July 24-29, 2022).
87) Ulus Y, Labonte P, Coleman J, Tsui MTK, Chow AT, Trettin CC (2022) Alteration of mercury cycling in forested wetland watersheds by common forest management prescriptions. 15th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant, Virtual Meeting (July 24-29, 2022).
86) Tsui MTK, Blum JD, Johnson MW, Coleman JS, Kwon SY, Ku P, Ulus Y, Chong JH, Farmer TM, Chow AT, Amatya D, Trettin CC (2022) Mercury isotopic compositions in paired experimental watersheds with or without forest management. 15th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant, Virtual Meeting (July 24-29, 2022).
85) Morales K, Tsui MTK, Coleman J, Schug M (2022) Methylmercury (MeHg) and artificial wetlands: Do invertebrates in and around constructed artificial wetlands have elevated concentrations of MeHg? Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA (May 14-20, 2022).
2021
84) Tsui MTK (2021) Pollution in agricultural fields: What are we actually eating? CUHK Agrobiotechnology Talk Series – 14. Invited Seminar. Hong Kong. (talk)
83) Tsui MTK (2021) Global Contamination of Mercury in Forested Landscapes. CUHK Earth System Science Programme. Invited Seminar. Hong Kong. (talk)
82) Ku P, Tsui MTK, Farmer T, Chen H, Amatya D, Trettin C, Chow A (2021) Effects of forest management practice (prescribed burning) on mercury transport: Case study in a paired experimental watershed in lower coastal plain of South Carolina. 21st Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference. Virtual Meeting. (talk)
81) Coleman J, Trettin C, Tsui MTK, Chow A, Ulus Y (2021) How Does Mercury Methylation Respond to Intensive Forest Management and the Creation of Anoxia in Floodplain Soils? U.S. Department of Energy Environmental System Science PI Meeting. Virtual Meeting. (poster)