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Biography
Dr Esther Hiu Kwan YUNG held a MSc and PhD degrees from the Department of Real Estate and Construction at the University of Hong Kong. She also obtained a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of New South Wales, Australia.
Dr Yung worked as an assistant architect in two renowned architectural firms in Hong Kong before studying for her PhD. After obtaining her PhD, she worked as a research officer in a NGO for the handicapped for two years. Dr Yung joined the Hong Kong Polytechnic University as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in BRE. She was appointed as an Assistant Professor in Planning and Development in 2014. She has published extensively in top refereed journals in the area of built heritage conservation, and ageing and built environment.
Research interests
Built heritage conservation
Urban planning and development
Urban sustainability
Ageing and urban environment
Teaching
Development Control Law
Urban Planning and Urban design
Research Methods
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Science in Construction Project Management, The University of Hong Kong
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong
Diploma in Legal Studies, The University of Hong Kong, School of Professional and Continuing Education
Bachelor of Architecture, The University of New South Wales
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Research output
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An integrated approach for examining urban fragmentation in metropolitan areas: Implications for sustainable urban planning
Yu, P., Chan, H. W. E., Wong, M. S., Wang, S., Chen, Y. & Yung, H. K., 2023, In: Journal of Cleaner Production.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
10 Citations (Scopus) -
A regulatory framework for the use of small unmanned aircrafts (SUAs) in the construction industry
Wang, X., Yang, Y., Chan, A. P. C., Chi, H. L. & Yung, E. H. K., Feb 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus) -
Capturing open space fragmentation in high–density cities: Towards sustainable open space planning
Yu, P., Yung, E. H. K., Chan, E. H. W., Wang, S., Chen, Y. & Chen, Y., May 2023, In: Applied Geography. 154, 102927.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
24 Citations (Scopus) -
Development of a significant index model for assessing heritage building maintenance management challenges
Adegoriola, M. I., Lai, J. H. K., Yung, E. H. K. & Chan, E. H. W., 3 Apr 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus) -
Elderly's intention and use behavior of urban parks: Planned behavior perspective
Wang, S., Yung, E. H. K., Jayantha, W. M. & Chan, E. H. W., Apr 2023, In: Habitat International. 134, 102780.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
19 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
- 1 Editorial work for journals
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Journal of Housing and the Built Environment (Journal)
Yung, H. K. (Associate editor)
Jan 2020 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals