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Personal profile
Biography
Kenneth N. K. Fong is Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. His background training is in occupational therapy. He is now the Editor-in-Chief of the Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy (HKJOT) (indexed in SCI with 2019 Impact Factor: 0.480 and 5-year impact factor: 0.803), and honorary advisors of several organizations for people with chronic diseases and disabilities in Hong Kong.
He received the Department Outstanding Teaching Award in 2011, the Department Outstanding Team Teaching Award in 2018, and the Faculty Team Teaching Award of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences in 2010 and 2019 respectively. Currently, he is supervising 4 PhD students and 4 DHSc students, and co-supervising 4 PhD students. His undergraduate students received overseas awards in design of assistive technology products every year in the Student Innovation World Challenge, i-CREATe held in different countries in Asia.
His records of competitive public research grants as Principal Investigator include:
Research Impact Fund (RIF) (R5028, 2021-), Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee, Hong Kong
General Research Fund (GRF) (15105919M, 2019-) (15103915M, 2016-18), (560812M, 2013-16), Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee, Hong Kong
Hospital and Medical Research Fund (HMRF) (01121966, 2014-16), Food & Health Bureau, Hong Kong
Innovation and Technology Fund – Mid-stream Research Programme for Universities (MRP/011/17X, 2018-21), Innovation and Technology Commission, Hong Kong
His records of competitive public research grants as Co-Investigator include:
General Research Fund (GRF) (15100120, 2021-), (15200619E, 2019-) (15104415M, 2016-18), Early Career Scheme (25100219M, 2019-), Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee, Hong Kong
Innovation and Technology Fund For Better Living (ITF/FBL/4015/19P, 2020-), Innovation and Technology Commission, Hong Kong
Research interests
- Mechanism of human performance particularly in the integration of cognitive and motor performances
- Neurorehabilitation for clients with stroke, brain injury and dementia
- Environmental issues & assistive technology for people with disabilities
Education/Academic qualification
Professional Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health, Hong Kong Baptist University
Professional Diploma in Occupational Therapy, Hong Kong Polytechnic
Master of Science in Health Care (Occupational Therapy), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Certificate in Child Mental Health, University of Hong Kong
Doctor of Philosophy (Education), University of Hull
Bachelor of Science (Health Studies), University of Paisley
Postgraduate Diploma in Biomechanics, University of Strathclyde
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Research output
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Effectiveness of a Two-Tier Family-Oriented Intervention in Enhancing the Family Functioning and Care Capacity of the Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Lou, V. W. Q., Tang, J. Y. M., Lau, G. K. K., Lum, T. Y. S., Fong, K., Ko, R. W. T., Cheng, C. Y. M., Fu, J. Y., Chow, E. S. L., Chu, A. C. K., Hui, E., NG Winnie Wing-ling, Chan, F. H. W., Luk, C. C. & Kwok, T. K., 28 May 2021, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 10, 5, e16703.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Event-related desynchronization during mirror visual feedback: A comparison of older adults and people after stroke
Fong, K., Ting, K. H., Zhang, J., Yau, C. S. F. & Li, L. S. W., 31 May 2021, In: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 15, 629592.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak Quarantine, Isolation, and Lockdown Policies on Mental Health and Suicide
Ganesan, B., Al-Jumaily, A. A., Fong, K., Prasad, P., Kumar Meena, S. & Tong, R. K. Y., 16 Apr 2021, In: Frontiers in Psychiatry. 12, 565190.Research output: Journal article publication › Review article › Academic research › peer-review
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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on occupational therapy practice and use of telerehabilitation - A cross sectional study
Ganesan, B., Fong, K. N. K., Meena, S. K., Prasad, P. & Tong, R. K. Y., May 2021, In: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences. 25, 9, p. 3614-3622 9 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Probing the effects of single-session iTBS on associative memory: A prospective, randomized, controlled cross-over study
Zhang, B., Kan, L., Woo, T. F., Chan, C. H., Fong, N. K. & Kranz, G., 1 Jul 2021, In: Brain Stimulation. 14, 4, p. 924-926 3 p., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brs.2021.05.017.Research output: Journal article publication › Letter › Academic research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Departmental Outstanding Teaching Award 2010/2011
Fong, Nai Kuen (Recipient), 5 Jul 2011
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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Department Outstanding Team Teaching Award in Rehabilitation Sciences 2018/2019
Fong, Nai Kuen (Recipient), 20 Jul 2019
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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Faculty/ School Awards for Outstanding Performance/ Achievement 2009/2010
Fong, Nai Kuen (Recipient), 26 Nov 2010
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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The Faculty Team Award for Outstanding Performance/Achievement in Teaching 2018/2019
Fong, Nai Kuen (Recipient), 24 Apr 2020
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
Activities
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Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service (External organisation)
Nai Kuen Fong (Chair / President)
17 Dec 2019 → …Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of committee
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Central Committee on Information Technology for Rehabilitation Services, Social Welfare Department, Hong Kong (External organisation)
Nai Kuen Fong (Chair / President)
5 Jan 2018 → …Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of committee
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SAHK (External organisation)
Nai Kuen Fong (Chair / President)
1 Jan 2018 → 31 Dec 2021Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of committee
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YWCA (External organisation)
Nai Kuen Fong (Chair / President)
1 Jan 2018 → 31 Dec 2020Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of committee
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Vocational Training Council (External organisation)
Nai Kuen Fong (Chair / President)
1 Apr 2018 → 31 Aug 2019Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of committee