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Research output per year
Personal profile
Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3085-1634
Scopus Author ID: 57193525410
ResearcherID: C-1697-2019
Impact
Qualifications (Brief)
PhD in Chemistry, Michigan State University
Qualifications/Experiences
Academic Appointment
Jul 2025 – Present City University of Hong Kong, Associate Professor
Jul 2019 – Jun 2025 City University of Hong Kong, Assistant Professor
2018 – 2019 Wesleyan University, Visiting Assistant Professor
2015 – 2018 Yale University, Donnelley Postdoctoral Fellow
Biography
With interests in combatting climate change and environmental pollution, Prof. Lam’s research direction focuses on applying electrocatalysis to transform renewable feedstock and waste materials into chemicals and fuels. Prof. Lam is also interested in designing electrocatalyst to degrade persistent organic pollutants in wastewater.
Research Interests/Areas
My research group focuses on developing aqueous-based electrocatalytic reactions to transform wastes to useful chemicals and fuels. We aim to publish the highest quality paper through tailoring catalyst morphology to control product yield/selectivity and investigating reaction mechanisms. There are 3 main research directions
- Electrocatalytic Upgrading of Biomass and Waste Materials in an Aqueous Environment
- Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) Electrocatalytic Treatment of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Wastewater
- Electrochemical Extraction of Valuable Metals from e-Waste
Outside of lab, I enjoy designing workshops and teaching materials to educate younger generations on the importance of upcycling.
Teaching
- SEE 6214 Solid Waste Treatment and Management
- SEE 3003 Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies
- SEE 2000 Professional Development I
- SEE 4000 Professional Development II
- SEE 4994 Guided Study in Energy & Environment I
- SEE 4995 Guided Study in Energy & Environment II
- SEE 4998 Special Project in Energy & Environment I
- SEE 4999 Special Project in Energy & Environment II
Services in CityUHK
- Programme Leader of Double Degree in BEng. in Environmental Science and Engineering and BBA in Finance Programme (JUPAS Code: JS 1052)
- Programme Leader of BEng. in Environmental Science and Engineering Programme (JUPAS Code: JS 1051)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Research output
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Ammonia capture from wastewater via electrochemical pH control using conductive membrane: Toward a circular nitrogen economy
Lee, V. P. H., Sun, J., Au, W. C., Li, X., Wei, X., Lu, S., Lam, J.C.-H. & An, A. K., 15 Sept 2026, In: Desalination. 634, 120326.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Bacteria photosensitized by CdS@Au@polymeric coatings for sustainable carbon dioxide fixation and bioplastic production
Jiang, Y. (Co-first Author), Chai, Y. (Co-first Author), Jiang, Y. (Co-first Author), Tian, S., Wang, Z., Cao, Y., Lam, J.C.-H., Zhu, J.-J., Lin, R. & Zhu, W., Jul 2026, In: Chinese Chemical Letters. 37, 7, 7 p., 111115.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Enhanced electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-HMF to FDCA using cobalt-doped nickel hydroxide: Broadening the potential window and improving efficiency
Xu, C., Zhong, S., Jin, Y., Lam, J.C.-H., Huang, S. & Luo, Y., 15 Jan 2026, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 528, 172427.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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NiFe Layered Double Hydroxide-Catalyzed Selective Electrooxidation of 5-HMF to FDCA in a Wide Potential Window
Liu, N., Huang, S., Xu, C., Lam, J.C.-H. & Luo, Y., 20 Apr 2026, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 14, 15, p. 7239-7251Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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MEEF(AA)-ExtU-Lead: Heavy Metal Contamination Assessment and Non-disruptive Remediation Strategy for Coastal Mudflat Ecosystems Adjacent to 3RS Project: Protecting Local Coastal Nursery Habitat
LAM, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/07/26 → …
Project: Research
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REG-Postdoc Fellow: Study on Electronic Structure Regulation of Single-Atom Catalysts and Their Electrocatalytic Degradation Mechanism for Emerging Contaminants in Water
LAM, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & WANG, W.-M. (Co-Investigator)
1/06/26 → …
Project: Research
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TDG(CityU): AI-Personalized Learning for Sustainability Education (AI-PLS)
LAM, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
13/10/25 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: Laboratory Investigation of Particle Surface Organic Peroxy Radicals Chemistry
LAM, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/08/25 → …
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SKL: State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Health (SKLMEH) - Internal Fund
LEUNG, M. Y. K. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), CAI, W. (Co-Investigator), CHAN, L. L. (Co-Investigator), CHEUNG, S. G. (Co-Investigator), FANG, M. (Co-Investigator), HAN, P. (Co-Investigator), HE, Y. (Co-Investigator), HUANG, Y. (Co-Investigator), JEN, A. (Co-Investigator), KO, C. C. V. (Co-Investigator), KWOK, C. K. (Co-Investigator), LAM, J. (Co-Investigator), LEE, P. K. H. (Co-Investigator), LEUNG, K. H. M. (Co-Investigator), LI, R. (Co-Investigator), LO, P. K. P. (Co-Investigator), LU, Z. (Co-Investigator), LY, T. H. (Co-Investigator), NAH, E. M. T. (Co-Investigator), RUAN, Y. P. (Co-Investigator), ST-HILAIRE, S. N. (Co-Investigator), TAN, X. (Co-Investigator), TONG, X. (Co-Investigator), TSO, C. Y. (Co-Investigator), WANG, S. (Co-Investigator), WANG, W. (Co-Investigator), WANG, X. (Co-Investigator), WONG, C. Y. A. (Co-Investigator), YAN, M. (Co-Investigator), YANG, Y. (Co-Investigator), YASUHARA, M. (Co-Investigator), YE, R. (Co-Investigator), YIN, H. (Co-Investigator), YIP, H. L. (Co-Investigator), YUAN, Z. (Co-Investigator) & ZENG, Z. (Co-Investigator)
1/07/25 → …
Project: Research
Prizes
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Stanford's Top 2% most highly cited scientists 2025
LAM, J. (Recipient), Sept 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Outstanding Reviewers for Green Chemistry in 2024
LAM, J. (Recipient), May 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
LAM, J. (Recipient) & LE, Q. (Recipient), Apr 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's Top 2% most highly cited scientists 2024
LAM, J. (Recipient), Sept 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Press/Media
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HKTDC (香港貿易發展局) Interview - Waste wood brings green harvest
20/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
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RTHK (香港電台) Interview - Biomass Waste in Hong Kong
18/01/22
1 item of Media coverage
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TVB Pearl (無綫明珠台) Interview - A Wake Up Call
21/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
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Headline News (頭條日報) Interview -「電. 廢. 成金」: 利用環保能源轉廢為資源
23/02/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Sing Tao Daily (星島日報) Interview - Hong Kong Greentech Fund 二億基金助研減碳 綠色科企求才若渴
5/03/20
1 item of Media coverage
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Supervised Students
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