Lab Members
Post-Doctoral
Postgraduate Students
Doctoral (Ph.D.)
The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR
Research topic
Biochemical and bioacoustic study of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins: Ontogenetic shifts, soundscape, and environmental history of the Pearl River Delta
The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR
Research topic
Socio-behavioural dynamics and spatial ecology of African elephants (Loxodonta africana)
Master (M.Phil.)
The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR
Research topic
Population ecology of sympatric delphinids in Tañon Strait Protected Seascape, Philippines
Affiliate Students
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Research topic
Population ecology of Risso’s dolphins off Taiwan
Yale University, United States
Research topic
Social and decision process of large carnivore reintroduction in South Africa
Previous Post-Docs
Carmen K.M. Or
(2017 - 2018)
The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR
Research Topic
Marine Protected Areas for Chinese white dolphins in Hong Kong
Wai-Ho Wong (Simon)
(2017 - 2018)
The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR
Research Topic
Resource selection function and spatial models of habitat use of humpback dolphins in Hong Kong
Wenzhi (Joe) Lin
(2014 - 2015)
Sun Yat-sen University, China
Research Topic
Genetic demography and trophic ecology of PRE cetaceans
Research Topic
Demographic models and population trend analysis
Shiang-Lin Huang (Alex)
(2014 - 2015)
National Taiwan Ocean University
Glenn Gailey
(2013 - 2014)
Texas A&M University
Research Topic
Computational ecology and database management
Wildlife Research Center of Kyoto University
Research topic
Acoustic behaviour of Heaviside's dolphins (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii)
Wildlife Research Center of Kyoto University
Research Topic
Surface behaviour of Heaviside's dolphins (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii)
Previous Postgraduates
The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR
Thesis Title
Macro- and micro-scale anthropogenic pressure on Chinese white dolphins in Hong Kong: Quantifying impacts of habitat loss and coastal tourism
Doctoral (Ph.D.)
The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR
Thesis Title
Socio-spatial ecology of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Estuary
The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR
Thesis Title
Ecology of wildlife reintroduction: habitat selection of reintroduced lions (Panthera Leo) and behavioural responses of their prey
Sun Yat-sen University, CHina
Thesis Title
Divergence history and population biology of the humpback dolphin (genus Sousa)
Thesis Title
Population ecology of spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) in an offshore resting habitat in the Red Sea
Sun Yat-sen University, China
Thesis Title
Behaviour and ecology of Chinese white dolphins (Sousa chinensis) in Pearl River Estuary
Keshni Gopal (2014)
University of Pretoria
Thesis Title
A genetic study of two inshore dolphin species (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii and Tursiops aduncus) found along the coast of South Africa
Master
Previous Research Personnel
University of Pretoria
Thesis Title
Population parameters and group dynamics of humpback dolphins (Sousa plumbea) in Platenberg Bay, South Africa
Sun Yat-sen University, China
Thesis Title
Habitat use and human impacts on the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) in the western Pearl River Estuary
National Taiwan University
Thesis title
Social structure and reproductive parameters of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) off the west coast of Taiwan
Julie L. Serot (M.Phil., 2013)
The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR
Thesis title
Heavy metal analysis in Heaviside’s Dolphins (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii)
Macarena F. Bravo Dubo (M.Phil., 2013)
The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR
Thesis title
Risso's dolphins of La Herradura, Coquimbo, Chile
Alice E. Johnson (M.Sc., 2012)
University of Pretoria
Thesis title
Population analyses of humpback dolphins (Sousa plumbea) in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa [PDF]
Caryn A. Behrmann (M.Sc., 2011)
University of Pretoria
Thesis title
Occurrence and group dynamics of Heaviside’s dolphins (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) in Table Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Pui-Yin Lam (Ivan)
(2015 - 2018)
Research Assistant
The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR
Thesis Title
Demography and socio-ecology of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin
(Sousa chinensis) metapopulation in the Pearl River Estuary
Cetacea Research Institute, HKSAR
Research Topic
Socio-demography and population ecology of coastal delphinids
CETACEAN ECOLOGY LAB
The Swire Institute of Marine Science, The University of Hong Kong
