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International & Asian Projects

Project Title: Exploring the role of big data analytics (BDA) in promoting smart low-carbon cities: A human-centered, community-based, and deep engagement approach in Hong Kong
Funding Body: 
Research Grant Council’s Research Impact Fund
Amount of Grant: HK$5,700,000
Project Period: June 2021 – June 2024
Co-Investigators: D. Mah (HKBU), K.P. Chun (HKBU), Q. Zhou (HKBU), K. Lo (HKBU), D. Cheung (HKBU), B. Choi (HKBU), Y. Guo (HKBU), K. Ng (HKBU), M.H. Chan (HKBU), A. Siu (Stanford), S. Yun (Seoul national), T. Lee (Yonsei), B. McLellan (Kyoto), L. Huang (National Taiwan), L. Deng (Sun Yat-sen), M. Leung (CityU), K.H. Lam (HKU), D. Hui (HKBU)
Organizational Partners: Hongkong Electric, Kansai Electric Power Company, Business Environment Council, Kai Shing Management Service, Hong Chi Association, Buddhist Wing Yan School, Greenpeace, Environmental Association, Sungdaegol Energy Transition Town

Project Title: Trust and the Smart City
Funding Body:
 Hong Kong Baptist University’s Faculty Niche Research Fund
Amount of Grant: HK$933,792
Project Period: June 2020 – May 2022
Investigators: A. Cole (HKBU), D. Mah (HKBU), E. Tran (HKBU), K. Ip (HKBU)

Project Title: Urban Climate Responsibility in the Asia Pacific
Funding Body: Macquarie University Research Seeding Grant (MQRSG) Scheme
Amount of Grant: HK$220,179.15 (AUD41,383)
Project Period: January 2019 – December 2020
Investigators: S. Fuller (Macquarie U), D. Mah (HKBU), M. Low (NUS)

Project Title: Engaging the Community to Develop a Model for Sustainable Energy Futures: A Case Study of Two prospective Solar Communities in Hong Kong
Funding Body: 
Policy Innovation and Co-ordination Office’s Public Policy Research Funding Scheme
Amount of Grant: HK$632,500
Project Period:  
September 2018 – November 2019
Investigators: 
D. Mah (HKBU), K. Lo (HKBU), Q. Zhou (HKBU), M. Leung (CityU), R. Chung (HKU), W. Law (HU), M. Wolfram (Sungkyunkwan University), F. Yeung (Greenpeace)
Deliverables: Community Guide Book (download);  Executive Summary of Final Report (download); Full Report of Final Report (download)

Project Title: The diversity and critical processes of urban energy transitions through community engagement: An international comparison of London, Freiburg (Germany), New York City, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and Foshan (China)
Funding Body:
 Hong Kong Baptist University’s Faculty Research Grant
Project Period: July 2018 – December 2019
Investigators: D. Mah (HKBU), A. Mori (Kyoto University), M. Wolfram (Sungkyunkwan U), S. Fuller (Macquarie U), G. Lepesant (Sciences Po/ CNRS), Richard Balme (Sciences Po)

Project Title: Deliberative participation, trust, and social learning for sustainable energy transitions (SETs): A comparative study of Japan, South Korea, and China
Funding Body: Research Grant Council’s General Research Fund
Amount of Grant: 
HK$1,326,170
Project Period:  
October 2017 – March 2021
Investigators: 
D. Mah (HKBU), R. Balme (Sciences Po), R. Chung (HKU), P. Hills (HKBU)

Highlights:
(18 July 2020) The Online Deliberative Poll on Solar Future in Hong Kong
(4 April 2020) The Online Deliberative Poll on Solar Future in Tokyo, Japan

Project Title: Environmental attitudes, sense of place and energy consumption behavior in Hong Kong
Funding Body: 
Hong Kong Baptist University’s Faculty Research Grant
Amount of Grant: HK$49,920
Project Period: June 2017-February 2018
Investigators: K.P. Chun (HKBU), D. Mah (HKBU)

Project Title: Deliberative Participation for Enhancing Nuclear Power Decision-making: A Comparative Study of Local Experiences from France, South Korea, and China
Funding Body: 
Hong Kong Baptist University Faculty of Social Sciences’ 3-Way Partnership Grant
Amount of Grant: HK$199,694
Project Period: June 2016 – November 2017
Investigators: D. Mah, A. Siu (Stanford), L. Deng (Sun Yat-sen), P. Hills (Kadoorie Institute, HKU), Q. Ye (Tsinghua), R. Balme (Sciences Po), T. Lee (Yonsei), X. Fang (Sun Yat-sen)

Project Title: Urban Energy Innovation and Tranisitons in China: Typologies, Spatial Patterns, and Causal Mechanisms
Funding Body: University College London Development Planning Unit’s Barlett Synergy Grant
Amount of Grant: HK$103,036 (£10,000)
Project Period: June 2016-June 2017
Investigators:  V. Castan Broto (UCL), F. Zhang (UCL), F. Wu (UCL), P. Huang (UCL), K. Lo (HKBU) and V. Lam (HKBU)

Project Title: Conceptualising and Evaluating Deliberative Energy Decision-Making: A Case Study of the 2012 National Deliberative Polling on Energy in Japan
Funding Body: 
Hong Kong Baptist University’s Faculty Research Grant
Amount of Grant: HK$49,960
Project Period: August 2015 – May 2016
Investigators: D. Mah and A. Siu (Stanford)

Project Title: Engaging Consumers for a Low-carbon Future: A Comparative Study on the Diffusion of Smart Grids in Japan and China
Funding Body: 
Research Grant Council’s Early Career Scheme
Amount of Grant: HK$619,000
Project Period: October 2014 – March 2017
Investigators: D. Mah, A. Siu (Stanford), A. Poh (University of Tokyo), CP. Liao (Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion (GIEC), Chinese Academy of Sciences), R. Chung (HKU), and P. Hills (Kadoorie Institute, HKU)

Project Title: Deliberative Governance to Enhancing Energy Decision-making: The Development, Applications, and Prospects of Deliberative Pollings in Japan
Funding Body: 
Hong Kong Baptist University’s Faculty Research Grant
Amount of Grant: HK$98,904
Project Period: December 2014 – July 2016
Investigators: D. Mah, A. Siu (Stanford), A. Poh (University of Tokyo), R. Balme (Sciences Po), D. Kechemair (Pantheon Assas Paris II University), and P. Hills (Kadoorie Institute, HKU)

Mainland Projects

Project Title: The Role and Missions of Hong Kong under Energy Transition of the Greater Bay Area
Funding Body: Chinese Academy of Engineering
Amount of Grant: HK$72,000 (CNY60,000)
Project Period: January 2020 – June 2021
Investigators: C. Liao (GIEC), D. Mah. (HKBU), M. Guo (HKBU), K. Lo (HKBU) and D. Cheung (HKBU)

Highlights:
(23 October 2020) The Online Discussion Forum on Great Bay Area in Hong Kong

Project Title: The Current Status, Characteristics, and Trends of Hong Kong’s Energy Demand and Supply in the Context of Energy Transformation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
Funding Body: Chinese Academy of Engineering
Amount of Grant: HK$90,000 (CNY75,000)
Project Period: January 2019 – December 2019
Investigators:   C. Liao (GIEC), D. Mah. (HKBU), K. Lo (HKBU), K.P. Chun (HKBU), M. Guo (HKBU) and D. Cheung (HKBU)

Contracted Studies

Project Title: Exploring a Community-based Solution for Enhancing Hong Kong’s Climate Resilience: A Pilot Study of a Climate Resilient Community in Sai Kung
Funding Body: Greenpeace East Asia
Project Period: July 2020 – December 2021
Investigators: D. Mah (HKBU), D. Cheung (HKBU), M. Chan (HKBU), B. Choi (HKBU), K. Chun (HKBU), K. Lo (HKBU) and K. Ng (HKBU)

Highlights:
(October to November 2020) The Community Event in Sai Kung, Hong Kong

Project Title: Solar Schools in Hong Kong – Potentials and Challenges
Funding Body: Greenpeace East Asia
Project Period:  
February – December 2018
Investigators: 
D. Mah (HKBU), K. Lo (HKBU), M. Leung (CityU), M. H. Chan (HKBU)

Project Title: Renewable Dialogue Workshop for Hong Kong
Funding Body: Greenpeace East Asia and 350HK
Project Period:  
September – December 2017
Investigators: 
D. Mah (HKBU), K. Lo (HKBU)

Project Title: Attitudes and Perceived Drivers and Barriers to Solar Policies: Perspectives of Stakeholders in Hong Kong
Funding Body: Greenpeace East Asia and World Wild Fund for Nature (HK)
Project Period: January – December 2016
Investigators: D. Mah (HKBU), K. Lo (HKBU), P. Hills (HKBU), M. Leung (CityU)

Project Title: Potential of Rooftop Photovoltaics in Hong Kong
Funding Body: CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd
Project Period: October 2015 – June 2016
Investigators: D. Mah (HKBU), M. Leung (CityU), A. Lo (HKU) and P. Hills (HKU)

Project Title: Hong Kong Sustainable Energy Future: Technological and Policy Options for Hong Kong-Pearl River Delta Collaboration
Consultancy Report Client: Greenpeace China
Project Period: July 2010 – March 2011
Investigators: D. Mah, J. Close (School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong), and P. Hills (Kadoorie Institute, HKU)

Project Title: Market Readiness Towards Low Carbon Building in Hong Kong
Consultancy Report Client: Greenpeace China
Project Period: August 2010 – February 2011
Investigators: D. Mah, S. Lau (Faculty of Architecture, HKU), and P. Hills (Kadoorie Institute, HKU)

Project Title: Hong Kong’s Vulnerability to Global Climate Change Impacts
Consultancy Report Client: Oxfam (Hong Kong)
Project Period: August 2010
Investigators: D. Mah and P. Hills (Kadoorie Institute, HKU)

Service-Learning & Community Projects