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Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9555-0587
Scopus Author ID: 57222254822
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Biography
Dr. Tong obtained his Bachelor degree in Environmental Science and a Dual degree in Business Administration from Hohai University, Nanjing, China. He then moved to Singapore, where he earned his Ph.D. degree in Environmental Engineering from National University of Singapore. During his academic journey, Dr. Tong received numerous prestigious awards, including Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Students Abroad and Lee Seng Lip Medal and Prize, among others. Prior to joining City University of Hong Kong, he was a Research Fellow at National University of Singapore. Dr. Tong serves as an early-career editorial board member for Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, Ecosystem Health and Sustainability, and River.
Editor or Editorial Membership
- Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances (Elsevier)
- Ecosystem Health and Sustainability (AAAS)
- River (Wiley)
Position(s) Available
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as undergraduate/graduate interns, MPhil/PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, or research assistants. Ideal candidates should have an academic background in environment, ecology, hydraulics, hydrology, geography, computer science, or related disciplines. Additionally, candidates with technical expertise in hydro-environmental modelling and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Fortran, or MATLAB are preferred.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their CV and a one-page cover letter to Dr. Tong at [email protected]. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all positions are filled.
Research Interests/Areas
Dr. Tong’s research specialization lies in water quality and ecosystem processes, with a particular focus on understanding and predicting the transport and fate of emerging microbial and chemical contaminants in aquatic environments, using a combination of process-based and data-driven hydro-environmental modelling approaches. His key research interests include:
- Development and application of hydrodynamic, environmental, and ecological models.
- Transport and fate of complex contaminants in the aquatic environments.
- Intertidal zone and land-sea interaction ecosystems.
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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Research output
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Comprehensive insights on the detection, occurrence and modelling of pharmaceuticals in surface water, groundwater, and drinking water treatment plants
Mohapatra, S., Tong, X., Mukherjee, S., Dubey, M., Subhash, S., Luhua, Y., van der Hoek, J. P. & Gin, K.Y.-H., May 2025, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances. 18, 100707.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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A multi-pronged approach to assessing antimicrobial resistance risks in coastal waters and aquaculture systems
Goh, S. G., You, L., Ng, C., Tong, X., Mohapatra, S., Khor, W. C., Ong, H. M. G., Aung, K. T. & Gin, K.Y.-H., 15 Nov 2024, In: Water Research. 266, 122353.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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A rapid approach with machine learning for quantifying the relative burden of antimicrobial resistance in natural aquatic environments
Jiang, P. (Co-first Author), Sun, S. (Co-first Author), Goh, S. G., Tong, X., Chen, Y., Yu, K., He, Y. & Gin, K.Y.-H., 15 Sept 2024, In: Water Research. 262, 122079.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Comprehensive insight into the occurrence characteristics, influencing factors and risk assessments of antibiotics in the Chaohu Basin
Hu, S., Zhang, H., Yang, Y., Cui, K., Ao, J., Tong, X., Shi, M., Wang, Y., Chen, X., Li, C. & Chen, Y., May 2024, In: Frontiers of Environmental Science and Engineering. 18, 5, 57.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Predicting Antibiotic Resistance and Assessing the Risk Burden from Antibiotics: A Holistic Modeling Framework in a Tropical Reservoir
Tong, X., Goh, S. G., Mohapatra, S., Tran, N. H., You, L., Zhang, J., He, Y. & Gin, K.Y.-H., 16 Apr 2024, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 58, 15, p. 6781-6792Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open AccessFile7 Citations (Scopus)2 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars)
Projects
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REG-Postdoc Fellow: A Comprehensive Modelling Framework for Predicting Emissions, Fate, and Risks of Emerging Contaminants: Advancing Science and Environmental Management
TONG, X. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & ZHUANG, Y. (Co-Investigator)
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Project: Research