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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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Achieving Sustainable Urban Development with an Ageing Population: An “Age-Friendly City and Community” Approach
Han, J., Chan, H. W. E., Qian, Q. K. & Yung, H. K., Aug 2022, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 13, 8614.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Analyzing the influence of urban morphological features on pedestrian thermal comfort
Ma, X., Leung, T. M., Chau, C. K. & Yung, E. H. K., Jul 2022, In: Urban Climate. 44, 101192.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
A Policy Framework for Producing Age-Friendly Communities from the Perspective of Production of Space
Han, J., Chan, H. W. E., Yung, H. K. & Qian, Q. K., 11 Feb 2022, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Assessing the mitigation performance of building setback from street and the combination with roadside tree planting
Tan, Z., Wang, A., Morakinyo, T. E., Yung, E. H. K. & Chan, E. H. W., 15 Mar 2022, In: Building and Environment. 212, 108814.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Effects of open space accessibility and quality on older adults' visit: Planning towards equal right to the city
Wang, S., Yung, E. H. K. & Sun, Y., Jun 2022, In: Cities. 125, 103611.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
- 1 Editorial work for journals
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Journal of Housing and the Built Environment (Journal)
Hiu Kwan Yung (Associate editor)
Jan 2020 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals