Introduction The University of Hong Kong has a long tradition of excellence in ecological research. It has close links with The University of Hong Kong's Swire Institute of Marine Science and the Kadoorie Agricultural Research Centre. Research is carried out in the Department at different levels. Student projects in the final year of the B.Sc. Interested students are invited to contact potential supervisors directly for more information.
Graduate students undertake their research under the supervision of one, or more, members of staff.
The following lists some of the main themes of research carried out in the Department. The ecology and biodiversity of microfungi in Hong Kong, S. China and S.E. Asia, with special reference to fungi in mangroves, freshwater systems and on terrestrial bamboo and palms. Methods to measure this biodiversity. SEM, TEM and molecular studies as tools in fungal systematics. Sub-tidal ecology and all aspects of coastal zone management and conservation.