Tong Zhang
Professor
Environmental Engineering
Hong Kong University
Hong Kong
Biography
Polyphosphate-accumulating organisms in enhanced biological phosphorus removal process: new insights from metagenomics and metatranscriptomics approaches. 2016-2018. 172057/15E. Supported by Hong Kong GRF (RGC). HK$695,788. (ongoing) Exploring core keystone populations in activated sludge using network analysis based on next generation sequencing. 2015-2017. 172099/14E. Supported by Hong Kong GRF (RGC). HK$ 500, 000. (ongoing) Exploring biodegradation pathway and associated genes for emerging pollutants using high-resolution LC-QToF-MS and high-throughput sequencing. 2013-2015. 7190/12E. Supported by Hong Kong GRF (RGC). HK$ 700,000. (ongoing) Fates of antibiotics resistant bacteria and genes in sewage treatment plants. 2012-2014. 7201/11E. Supported by Hong Kong GRF (RGC). HK$ 1,095,720. (Completed) Removal mechanisms of personal care products in activated sludge and anaerobic digestion processes. 2011-2013. 7198/10E. Supported by Hong Kong GRF (RGC). HK$1,028, 213. (Completed) Biodegradation/biotransformation and adsorption of antibiotics in sewage and sludge treatment processes. 2010-2012. 7202/09E. Supported by Hong Kong GRF (RGC). HK$ 1,111,200. (Completed) Partial nitrification from ammonia to nitrite by enriched ammonia-oxidizing Archaea in sewage. 2009-2011. 7197/08E. Supported by Hong Kong GRF (RGC). HK$ 861,203. (Completed) Microbial diversity and characteristics of activated sludge treating Hong Kong's saline sewage. 2007-2009. HKU 7195/06E. Supported by Hong Kong GRF (RGC). HK$ 864,300. (Completed) ITF (Innovation and Technology Fund) The study of anaerobic biohydrogen production technology from cellulose-containing biomass material and application. 2013-2015. GHP/015/11SZ. Supported by ITF (Innovation and Technology Fund). HK$ 880,720. (ongoing) Develop diagnostic platform for important microbial groups in biological municipal wastewater treatment using next generation sequencing. 2013-2015. ITS/304/12. Supported by ITF (Innovation and Technology Fund). HK$ 959,900. (Completed) ECF (Environment and Conservation Fund) Exploring microbial diversity and antibiotic resistant genes of Hong Kong marine sediment using advanced molecular techniques. 2014-2015. ECF Project 30/2012. Supported by ECF (Environment and Conservation Fund). HK$ 494,760. (Completed) Quantification of antibiotic residues and microbial antibiotic-resistant genes in fishponds and marine culture zones of Hong Kong. 2010-2011. ECF Project 35/2009. Supported by ECF (Environment and Conservation Fund). HK$ 499, 880. (Completed)
Research Interest
Wastewater engineering and biological treatment Anaerobic digestion Environmental microbiology and biotechnology Environmental bioinformatics Environmental toxicology related to wastewater treatment
Publications
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Ju F, Zhang T*. 2015. Bacterial assembly and temporal dynamics in activated sludge of a full-scale municipal wastewater treatment plant. The ISME Journal. 9(3), 683-95.
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Li B, Yang Y, Ma LP, Ju F, Guo F, Tiedje JM, Zhang T*. 2015. Metagenomic and network analysis reveal wide distribution and co-occurrence of environmental antibiotic resistance genes. The ISME Journal. 9(11), 2490-502.
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Ju F, Zhang T*. 2015. Experimental design and bioinformatics analysis for the application of metagenomics in environmental sciences and biotechnology, Environmental Science and Technology, 49(21), 12628-40.
