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PROFESSOR ALAN KIN-TAK LAU

Alex Wong Siu Wah/Gigi Wong Fook Gi Professor in Product Design Engineering PhD CEng CPEng FRAeS FIEAust FIMechE FIMMM FIED FHKIE Member of European Academy of Sciences

Independent Non-Executive Director of Kingsflair International (Holdings) Limited (Stock Code 6822)

Associate Dean (Industrial Relations) of the Faculty of Engineering

International Vice President and Trustee Board member of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) - The first time IMechE has appointed an International Vice President who

comes from a country outside European territories

Chairman of International Strategic Board of IMechE

Director of the James Hisoung Lee Product Testing and Analysis Centre

Deputy Chairman of BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering and BEng(Hons) in Aviation Engineering

Accreditation Board member of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)

Advisory Panel member of Aircraft Discipline of HKIE

Professional Review Panel member of Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC)

Hong Kong University Grant Committee (UGC) Award for Teaching Excellence 2013

Department of Mechanical Engineering The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Tel: (852) 2766 7730, Fax: (852) 2365 4703 E-mail: mmktlau@polyu.edu.hk Specialization: Aerospace Composites; Product Design and Engineering; Aircraft Structures and Materials; Unmanned Air vehicles and Biocomposites.

Editor of Advanced Materials Research

Associate Editor i) Nanomaterials ii) Structural Health Monitoring – an International Journal and iii) International Journal of Smart and Nano-materials

Citation Records: SCI Citation Index = 3500, h-index =30, citation per item = 25 Google Scholar Citation Index =7650, h-index = 44

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Membership of Professional Bodies Fellow of The Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS) Fellow of The Institution of Engineers, Australia (FIEAust). Fellow of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE) Fellow of The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM) Fellow of The Institute of Engineering Designers (FIED) Fellow of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (FHKIE) Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council (CEng) Chartered Professional Engineers, Australia (CPEng) Registered Professional Engineer, HKIE (RPE) Member of the European Academy of Sciences

1.2 Working Experience 01/14 – now : Associate Dean Faculty of Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic

University, Hong Kong 12/14 – now : Endowed Professor in Alex Wong Siu Wah & Gigi Wong Fook Gi Endowed Product Engineering Design Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 05/10 – now : Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong

Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Director James Hsisoung Lee Foundation Product Testing and Analysis

Centre (through HSBC Donation) 09/01 – now : School Manager Wa Ying College (Band 1A school in Hong Kong) 08/10 – 05/12: Executive Director and Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites, Professor University of Southern Queensland, Australia. (A special no-pay leave was taken from 07/10 to 04/12, 20%

of loading was kept at PolyU within this period to support industry-funded projects at Hong Kong)

12/10 – 11/13: Visiting Chair Professor Harbin Institute of Technology (Under 100 scholars’ scheme) 06/10 – 05/14: Visiting Chair Professor London South Bank University (Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Programme) 07/09 - 06/14 : Visiting Chair Professor Chonbuk National University, Korea. (Under the World Class University Programme) 05/05 - 07/10 : Associate Professor The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 02/08- 12/08 : Visiting Research Fellow University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia 09/02- 05/05 : Assistant Professor The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 04/01- 08/02 : Post-doctoral Fellow The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 09/99- 07/01 : Part-time Lecturer Institute of Vocational Education (Aircraft Engineering) 06/97- 09/97 : Engineering Designer PolyU Technology & Consultancy Company Limited 01/97- 06/97 : Mechanical Engineer Dynaweld Limited, Hong Kong 02/96- 11/96 : Research Assistant Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite

(Aerospace) Structures (CRC-ACS) Australia 11/95-2/96 : Engineer Trainee General Aviation Maintenance Pty. Ltd. Australia 1987-1990 : Aircraft Maintenance Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Apprentice

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Adjunct Appointments 06/12- 05/18: Adjunct Professor University of Southern Queensland, Australia 04/10- 04/13 : Adjunct Professor Shanghai Maritime University, China 10/06- 09/09 : Adjunct Professor Ocean University of China, China. 11/06- 10/08 : Adjunct Professor Lanzhou University, China. 05/03- 05/07 : Adjunct Professor University of New Orleans, USA.

1.3 Academic Qualifications

9/97 – 04/01 : Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Thesis: Mechanical Performance and Structural Health Monitoring of Composite-

strengthened Structures 2/96 – 11/96 : Master of Engineering (MEng), Aerospace Engineering Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, RMIT University Thesis: The Use of Ultrasonic Welding for Carbon Fiber Preforms for RTM Process.

Group Project: Design of an Unmanned Air Vehicle. 2/91 – 11/95 : Bachelor of Engineering (BEng (Hons)), Aerospace Engineering Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, RMIT University Thesis: Investigation on a Cutout Effect for Aircraft Structures

1.4 Professional Service/Officer Bearer 2014-15 : Member of University Grant Committee (UGC) Teaching Award Committee 2014-17 : Accreditation Board member of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) 2014-17 : International Vice President of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) 2014/15 : Professional Review Panel of the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) 2013/14 : Council Member of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) 2012/16 : Committee of the Hong Kong Electrical Appliance Industries Association 2012/13 : Chairman of Asia-Pacific Initiative, IMechE, UK 2012/13 : Honorary Secretary of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Hong Kong Section 2012/14 : Member of the Sustainable Development Policy Board of the Hong Kong Aircraft

Engineering Company Limited (HAECO). 2014 – now : Independent Non-executive Director, King’s Flair International (Holdings) Limited 2011-2012 : Vice-Chair, Engineers Australia, Toowoomba Region, Australia 2009/10 : Vice Chair of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Hong Kong Section 2008/09 : President of Engineers Australia, Hong Kong Chapter 2009 – now : School Manager of Wa Ying College (Band 1A) 2010 – now : Chairman, The International Multifunctional Materials and Structures Council 2008 – now : Regional Chair, The Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) 2004/12 : Chairman, Hong Kong Secondary School, Product and Technology Design Group

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2 RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

2.1 Patents

Automatic Testing for Palpation of Diabetic Foot Inventor: LAU KT and LEUNG WWF (US 9,017,266)

Temperature-compensated FBG strain sensor for statically and dynamically measuring mechanical strains of cement-based structures (ZL 03272851.4.) Inventors: LAU KT and Chan KC

Rotary Stepping Actuator (ZL 2005 1 0079594.0) Inventors: LAU KT, Yeung KC, Wong KK and Ho WY

Novel Carbon Nanotube/nanoclay Composites (CN 100432009C) Inventors: LAU KT and Lu M.

Sensory Re-educator (CN 100434036C) Inventors: LAU KT, Lau ML and Chen CY

An FBG music tuner (U.S. Patent No. 7,507,891) Inventors: LAU KT and Lam PM

A Fibre-optic Transducer for Simultaneous Pressure and Temperature Measurement in Fluid Flow Inventors: LAU KT, HANG-YIN LING and Lam PM (Patent No. 11/797,343)

A Hygiene Rubbish Bin Inventors: LAU KT, Chan KS, Leung CP and Yu CM (U.S. Patent No. 2009/008402 A1)

2.2 Honours and Awards 2.2.1 Awards Awards (by Dr. Lau) - Research and Teaching: External 2015: USQ Research Giant Award, Australia 2014: “Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education” granted by the Global Learntech Congress. 2013: University Grant Committee (UGC) Award for Teaching Excellence. 2012: Research Excellence Award in Fundamental Research for Smart Composites, The 3rd International

Conference on Smart Materials and Nano-technology Engineering. 2011: Outstanding International Research Leader Award, by International Association of

Multidisciplinary Research. 2011: The most cited paper award in Composites Part B: Engineering issued by Elsevier Sciences 2011. 2011: The 1st Technology Award in Heilongjiang Province, China in Space Smart and Structural Health

Monitoring Research (黑龍江省科技獎 一 等獎 : 航天智能材料结構健康監测).

2010: 100 Professorship Scheme in Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), China. 2009: Winner of the Ernest L. Boyer International Award for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and

Technology, in the 20th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Florida, USA

(the first scholar outside the United States to receive this honour). 2007: Most Cited Paper 2003 – 2007 Award, issued by Chemical Physics Letters, Elsevier. 2007: Elected as Member of European Academy of Sciences. 2006: Award for Outstanding Research (International) “Nanocomposites for Space Applications”, The 14th International Conference of Composites/Nano

Engineering, July 2006, Colorado USA.

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2004: Young Engineer of the Year Award, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). 2002: Young Scientist Award 2002, Award in Engineering Science Discipline, The Institute of Science. 2000: The Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowship Award. 1998: The Best Paper Award - on Materials in 1998, The Hong Kong Institute of Engineers (HKIE). Internal 2009: Faculty of Engineering Industrial and Engineering Services Grant Achievement Award. 2009: Faculty Merit Award in Research and Scholarly Activities. 2008: President’s Award in Teaching and Outstanding Faculty Award in Teaching. 2007: President’s Award and Outstanding Faculty Award in Service (Team). 2007: Most Valued Product Development Project Award (winner), PolyU Design and Fabrication of Multifunctional Sensory Re-education Device for Stroke Patients 2007: Multi-departmental Participation Award (winner), PolyU KCRC Project on East Rail - Review Panel and Investigation of the Vibration Issues leading to Cracks

in the Under-frame of Trains, 2005: Outstanding Faculty Award in Research and Scholarly Activities 2001: Fellowship Award - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award. 2.2.2 Honours Chairmanship:

Chairman: The International Conference on Aviation Maintenance Globalization, 16-18 November, 2014. Hong Kong.

Chairman: The 1st Young Leadership Conference, EngNow, The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 16-17 Sept 2013, Hong Kong.

Chairman: The 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering, 10-12 July 2013, Gold Coast, Australia.

Chairman: The 20th International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAM XX), 15-18 December 2011, Hong Kong.

Chairman: Selection committee of the Ernest L. Boyer International Award for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology, USA, 2010.

Chairman: International Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures (MFMS), 28 – (Founding) 31 July 2008, Hong Kong SAR China (over 600 participants), 2009 in Qingdao, China; 2010 in Jeonju, Korea, 2011 in Cairo, Egypt and 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Chairman: Panellist Session: Future Directions on Multifunctional Materials Research. SAMPE, Memphis, USA. 7-10 September 2008.

Co-Chairman: The Fifteenth International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering, 15-21, July 2007, Haikou, Hainan China.

Chairman: Symposium “Measurements for Bio and Tissue Engineering Applications” in the 8th International Conference on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments (ISMTII2007), 25-27 September 2007, Sendai, Japan.

Chairman: Symposium “Bio-compatible and Bio-composite Materials” in The 13th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics (ICEM13) July 1-6, 2007, Alexandroupolis, Greece,.

Chairman: Workshop “Application of Nano Technology for Fracture Risk Prediction in Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), July 8, 2006, Boulder, Colorado, USA.

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Chairman: Symposium “Nanocomposites” in the 5th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM-5), 27-30 November, 2006, Hong Kong.

Co-Chairman: The Twelfth International Conference of Composites Engineering (ICCE 12), 1-6 August 2005, Tenerife, Spain.

Chairman: Symposium “Nano-composites for Space and Infrastructure Applications” in European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) Spring Meeting, Strasbourg, May 24-28, 2004, France.

Co-Chairman: The Ninth International Conference of Composites Engineering (ICCE/9), San Diego, California, 2002.

2.3 Editorial Services

2.3.1 Editorship

Editor : E-Newsletters for Science and Technology, published by the European Academy of Sciences (2006 – present).

Editor : Advanced Materials Research, Trans Tech Publications, USA (2007 – present). Reg. Editor : The American Journal of Applied Sciences, published by Science Publication, UK (2004

– present). Asso. Editor : Nanomaterials, published by Hindawi Publishers (2005-present).

(Impact factor = 1.675) Asso. Editor : Structural Health Monitoring, An International Journal published by SAGA Publications

(2003 – present). (Impact factor = 3.14)

Asso. Editor : International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials, published by Taylor & Francis (2009 –)

Asso. Editor : The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) Transactions (2004 – 2008). 2.3.2 Guest Editorship “Nanotechnology and Smart Sensors for Structural Health Monitoring” of Structural Health Monitoring –

An International Journal, 2015; 14(2). “Natural Materials in Composites Engineering” of Composites Part B: Engineering, 2012; 43(7). “Sustainable Materials” of Materials and Design, 2011; 36. “Design of Nanomaterials and Structures” of Materials and Design 2010; 31(4). "Smart Composite Structures” of Smart Materials and Structures, 2009; 8(7). "Natural Fibre Composites” of Composites Part B: Engineering, 2009; 40(7). “Nanocomposites for Engineering Applications” of Journal of Nano-materials 2009; 16. “Surface Engineering Technologies” of Surface Engineering 2009; 25(5). “Sensors, Actuators and Intelligent Processing” of Materials and Manufacturing Processes 2010; 25(4). “Multifunctional Materials Processing” of Materials and Manufacturing Processes 2009; 32. “Nanocomposites” of Composites Science & Technology. 2008; 68(14). “Advances in Composite Materials and Structures”, Key Engg. Mater. 2007; 334-335. “Bio-engineered Composite Materials” of Comp. Pt. B: Engg. 2007; 38(3). “Bio-compatible and bio-composite materials” of the American Journal of Applied Sciences, published by

Science Publication, 2006; 11. “Nano-engineered Composites” of Comp. Pt. B: Engg. 2006; 37. “Nanocomposites for Space and Infrastructure Applications” of Comp. Sci. & Tech. 2005; 65(5). “Nanoscience and Nanocomposites” of Comp. Pt. B: Engg. 2004; 35(2).

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2.3.3 Editorial Board

Journal of Composites Part B: Engineering, published by Elsevier Science [SCI Indexed] (2002-). The Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and

Applications, published by SAGA Publications [SCI Index] (2014 -) Journal of Nano Research, published by Trans Tech Publication, Switzerland [SCI Indexed] (2015 -) Nano Hybrids and Composites, published by Trans Tech Publication, Switzerland (2015 -). Fibre, published by MDPI AG (Basel, Switzerland) (2013 -) International Advisory Board of Composites Research, Korean Society for Composite Materials (2013-) The Scientific World Journal, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, [SCI Indexed] (2012 -) ISRN Mechanical Engineering (2010-) Nanoscience and Nanotechnology - Asia (2011-) The Open Biomaterials Journals, published by Bentham Open (2009-) European Academy of Sciences (2006-2009). World Journal of Engineering (2007-).

2.4 Publications (SCI citations since 2002: > 3500; h-index = 30; citations/paper = 26) 3 articles, published in Composites Part B: Engineering, Composites Science and Technology, Progress in Polymer Science and Chemical Physics Letters have been placed in the TOP 1% MOST CITED ARTICLES within its field in 2006 and 2007 by THOMSON according to Essential Science IndicatorsSM. Dr Lau is the main contributor of his most highly cited papers. @ Highly-cited Papers (recorded by ISI Web of Knowledge) Books

Fillers and Reinforcements for Advanced Nanocomposites Edited by Dong Y, Umer R and Lau KT Published by Elsevier ISBN: 978-0-08-100079-3 (2015)

Polymer-based Materials and Composites – Synthesis, Assembly, Properties and Applications Edited by Chipara M, Lau KT, Cheng ZY and Goppalan P. Published by Materials Research Society / Cambridge University Press, 514 pages ISBN: 978-1-60511-289-3 (2011)

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Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites Edited by LAU KT AND LENG JS. Published by Taylor & Francis / CRC Press, USA, 670 pages. ISBN: 9781439816820 (2010)

Nano- and Bio-Composites Edited by LAU KT, F Hussain and L Khalid. Published by Taylor & Francis / CRC Press, USA, 400 pages. ISBN: 9781420080278 (2009)

Research, Development and Applications Edited by Li S, Wong TT, Gomez, LAU KT, Wang XB and Mo LB. Published by Tsinghua University Press, 300 pages ISBN: 978-7-302-18475-1 (2008)

Multifunctional Materials and Structures Edited by LAU KT, Varadan VK, Chang FK, Lu J, Tu PJ and Lam PM. Published by Trans Tech Publication Inc. USA.1500 pages. ISBN: 0-87849-378-6 (2008)

Advances in Composite Materials and Structures Edited by Kim JK, Wo DZ, Zhou LM, Huang HT, LAU KT and Wang M. Published by Trans Tech Publications Inc. USA, 1360 pages ISBN: 0-87849-427-8 (2007)

Book Chapters

1. Hao W and LAU KT. Hemp and Hemp-based Composites. Green Composites from Natural Resources, CRC Press, USA,

edited by Vijay Kumar. 32-46, 2013 (ISNB: 9781466570696). 2. LAU KT. Carbon Nanotube Polymer Composites. Nano- and Biocomposites, published by by Taylor & Francis / CRC

Press, USA, 1 – 22, 2009 (ISBN: 9781420080278). 3. LAU KT. Recent Development on Carbon Nanotube Polymer Composites. Functional Materials, Nanophysics and

Nanotechnology, published by Institute of Materials, Vietnam, edited by Anthony Chatham. 118-150, 2006 (ISBN: 987-90-9021459-7).

4. LAU KT. Potential Applications of nanotube and Nanoclay Polymer-based Composites. Developments in Composites: Advanced, Infrastructural, Natural and Nano-composites, 2006 (ISBN 0-7334-2362-9).

5. JIN W, LEE TKY, HO L, HO HL, LAU KT, ZHOU LM and ZHOU Y. Structural Strain and Temperature Measurements Using Fiber BRAGG Grating Sensors. Guided Wave Optical. Chapter 25, 2005.

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6. LAU KT, SANKAR J and HUI D. Enhancement of the Mechanical Strength of Polymer-based Composite using Carbon Nanotubes. NanoEngineering of Structural, Functional and Smart Materials (Chapter 14), published by CRC Press, edited by Mark J Schulz, Ajit D Kelkar, Mannur J Sundaresan. 2005 (ISBN: 0849316537).

7. GOU J and LAU KT. Modeling and Simulation of Carbon Nanotube/Polymer Composites. A chapter in The Handbook of Theoretical and Computational Nanotechnology, published by American Scientific Publishers, edited by Michael Rieth and Wolfram Schommers, 2005 (ISBN 1-58883-042-X).

8. LING HY. LAU KT. CHENG L. JIN W. THOMSON RS and Murray L SCOTT. Embedded FBG Sensor for Dynamic Strain Measurement for a Clamped-Clamped Composite Structure. Key Engineering Materials (Vol 295-296). Trans Tech Publications Inc. Publishers in Science and Engineering, USA, 2005; 21-26. (ISBN: 0-87849-977-6)

9. LING HY, LAU KT, ZHOU LM, CHENG L, TENG JG and W JIN. Utilisation of Embedded Fibre-optic Sensors for Infrastructure Applications. Advanced Smart Materials and Smart Structures Technology. Edited by F. K. Chang, C. B. Yun and B. F. Spencer. DES tech Publications, Inc. USA. 2004; 453-460. (ISBN: 1-932078-40-1).

10. LAU KT, ZHOU LM and YE L. Strain Evaluation on Strengthened Concrete Beam by using FBG Sensor. Non-destructive Characterisation of Materials, Chapter, Edited by R. E. Green, American Institute of Physics (AIP) (ISBN 1-5639-911-4), New York, pp 303-308, 1999.

11. LAU KT, SHI SQ and ZHOU LM. Stress Intensity Factor for the Concrete Beam Strengthening by Composite Plate. Fracture Mechanics and Advanced Engineering Materials, Chapter, Edited by L. Ye and Y. W. Mai, The University of Sydney Press (ISBN 1-86487-283-7), Australia, pp 84-91, 1999.

12. CHAN PKC, LAU KT, JIN W and ZHOU LM. Utilisation of Fibre-optic Bragg Grating Sensors in Concrete Columns Confined with Glass-fibre-reinforced Plastic (GFRP) Laminate under Uni-axial Compression Test. Chapter, Edited by Marcus M. A. and Wang A., The International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE) (ISBN 0-8194-2999-6), U.S.A. pp 64-72, 1999.

Single-authorship Papers 13. LAU KT. Structural Health Monitoring for Smart Composites using Embedded FBG Sensor Technology. Materials

Science and Technology. 2014; 30(13A): 1642-1654. 14. LAU KT. Interfacial Bonding Characteristics of Nanotube/polymer Composites. Chemical Physics Letters. 2003; 370:

399-405 (Highly-cited Paper). 15. LAU KT. Fibre-optic Sensors and Smart Composites for Concrete Applications: A Review Article. Magazine of

Concrete Research, 2003; 51(1): 19-34. 16. LAU KT. Vibration Characteristics of SMA Composite Beams with Different Boundary Conditions. Materials and

Design. 2002: 23: 741-749.

Journal articles (accepted and published) 17. Lau ML and Lau KT. Measurements of Heat treatment Effects on Bovine Cortical Bones by Nanoindentation and

Compression Testing. Journal of Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology. 2015; In press. 18. Ho MP and Lau KT. Enhancement of Impact Resistance of Biodegradable Polymer using bamboo Charcoal Particles.

Materials Letters. 2014; 136: 122-125. 19. Li p, Yan ZJ, Zhang L, Liu YJ, Leng JS and Lau KT. Monitoring of deployment process of shape memory polymers for

morphing structures with embedded fibre Bragg grating Sensors. J. Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. 2014; 25(10): 1224-1232.

20. Wong TZ, Tam WY, Julie A and Lau KT. Feasibility of Using ZnO/Epoxy Filled Hollowed Glass Fibres for UV Resistant Polymer Composites. Materials Letters. 2014; 63: 76-84.

21. Haroosh H, Yu D and Lau KT. Tetracycline Hydrochloride (TCH)-loaded Drug Carrier Based on PLA:PCL Nanofibre Mats: Experimental Characterisation and Release Kinetics Modelling. J. Materials Science. 2014; 49(18): 6270-6281.

22. Wang H, Kabir MM and Lau KT. Hemp Reinforced Composites with Alkalization and Acetylation Fibre Treatments. Polymers and Polymer Composites. 2014; 22(3): 247-252.

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23. Misnon I, Epaarachchi J and Lau KT. Potentiality of Utilising Natural Textile Materials for Engineering Composites Applications. Materials & Design. 2014; 59: 359-368 (DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2014.03.022).

24. Dong Y, Mosaval T, Haroosh HJ, Umer R, Takagi H and Lau KT. The Potential Use of Electro-spun Poly-lactic Acid Nanofibres as Alternative Reinforcements in an Epoxy Composites System. J. Poly. Sci. Part B – Polymer Physics. 2014; 52: 618-623 (DOI: 10.1002/polb.23467)

25. Wong TL, Lau KT and Tam WY. UV resistibility of a Nano-ZnO/galss Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Composite. Materials and Design. 2014; 56: 254-257 (DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2013.11.014)

26. Dong Y, Ghataura A, Takagi H, Haroosh HJ, Nakagaito AN and Lau KT. Polylactic acid (PLA) Biocomposites Reinforced with Cori Fibres: Evaluation of Mechanical Performance and Multifunctional Properties. Composites Part A. 2014; 63: 76-84.

27. Rohan B, Manalo A, Warna K and Lau KT. An Overview of Mechanical Properties and Durability of Glass-fibre Reinforced Recycled Mixed Plastic Waste Composites. Materials and Design; 2014; 62: 98-112.

28. Tao F, Liu YJ, Lau KT and Leng JS. Impact Source Identification in a Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Plate by using Embedded Fibre Optic Acoustic Emission Senosr. Comp. Pt. B: Engineering. 2014; 66: 420-429.

29. Ho MP and Lau KT. Design of an Impact Resistant Glass Fibre/Epoxy Composite using Short Silk Fibre. Materials and Design, 2014; 136: 122-125.

30. Ho MP, Lau KT, Au HY and Tam HY. Monitoring of an asymmetrical SMA reinforced composite using embedded FBG sensors. Smart Materials and Structures. 2013; 22(12): 125015.

31. Gayan K., Epaarachchi, Wang H and Lau KT. Extraction and Processing of Real Time Strain of Embedded FBG Sensors using a Fixed Filter FBG Circuit and an Artificial Neural Network. Measurement. 2013; 46(10): 4045-4051.

32. Lau ML, Lau KT, Ku H and Bhattacharyya D. Analysis of Heat-treated Bovine Cortical Bones by Thermal Gravimetric and Nanoindentation. Composites Part B: Engineering. 2013; 55: 447-452.

33. Lau KT, Wong TZ, Leng JS and Hui D. Property Enhancement of Polymer-based Composites at Cryogenic Environment by using Tailored Carbon Nanotubes. Composites Part B: Engineering. 2013; 54: 41-43.

34. Kabir MM, Wang H, Lau KT, Cardona F, Aravinthan T. Mechanical properties of chemically-treated hemp fibre reinforced sandwich composites. Composites: Part B: Engineering. 2013; 53: 362-368.

35. Yu D, Thomas B, Hazim JH and Lau KT. Multi-response analysis in the material characterisation of electrospun poly (lactic acid)/halloysite nanotube composite fibres based on Taguchi design of experiments: fibre diameter, non-intercalation and nucleation effects. Applied Physics A- Materials Science & Processing. 2013; 112(3): 747-757.

36. Kabir MM, Wang H and Lau KT. Effects of Chemical Treatments on Hemp Fibre Structures. Applied Surface Science. 2013; 276: 13-23.

37. Li Q, Mishra AK, Hoon N, Lee JH and Lau KT. Effects of processing conditions of pol(methylmethacrylate) encapsulated liquid curing agent on the properties of self-healing composites. Composites Part B. 2013; 49: 6-15.

38. Tarawneh MA., Shmad SHJ., EhNoum SY and Lau KT. Sonication effect on the mechanical properties of MWNTs reinforced natural rubber. J. Composites Materials. 2013; 47(5): 579-585.

39. Yan Z, Wang H and Lau KT. Reinforced of polypropylene with hemp fibre. Composites Part B. 2013; 46: 221-226. 40. He YX, Li Q, Kuila T and Lau KT. Micro-crack behaviour of carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic modified epoxy

composites for cryogenic applications. Composites Part B. 2013; 44(1): 533-539. 41. Shamsuddoha Md, Mainul Md, Aravinthan T and Lau KT. Effectiveness of using fibre-reinforced polymer

composites for under water steel pipeline repairs. Composite Structures. 2013; 100: 40-54. 42. Albdiry MT, Yousif BF, Ku H and Lau KT. A critical review on the manufacturing processes in relation to the

properties of nanoclay/polymer composites. J. Composite Materials. 2013; 47(9): 1093-1115. 43. Ho MP, Wang H and Lau KT. Effect of silk fibre to the mechanical and thermal properties of its biodegradable

composites. J. Applied Polymer Science. 2013; 127(4): 2389-2396. 44. YS Choy, Liu Y, Cheung HY, Qiang X and Lau KT. Development of a Composite Plate for Composite Silence Design,

Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2012; 331(10): 2348-2364. 45. Ho MP, Wang H and Lau KT. Degumming Effect on Silkworm Silk Fibre for Biodegradable Polymer Composites.

Applied surface science. 2012; 258: 3948-3955. 46. Cardona F, Lau KT, Fedrigo J. Novel Phenolic Resin with Improved Mechanical and Toughness Properties. Journal

of Applied Polymer Sciences. 2012; 123: 2131-2139. 47. Liu LW, Liu YJ, Leng JS and Lau KT. Electromechanical Stability of Compressible Dielectric Elastomer Actuators.

Smart Materials and Structures. 2011; 20(11): 115015.

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48. Kim MT, Rhee KY, Lee JH and Lau AKT. Property Enhancement of a Carbon Fibre/Epoxy Composite by using Carbon Nanotubes. Composites Part B: Engineering. 2011; 42(5): 1257-1261.

49. Chan ML, Wong TT and Lau KT. Interfacial Properties of Nanoclay/Polymer Composites. Applied Surface Science. 2011; 258: 860-864.

50. Chan ML, Lau KT, Wong TT, Ho MP and Hui D. Mechanism of Reinforcement in a Nanoclay/polymer Composite. Composites Part B: Engineering. 2011; 42: 1708-1712.

51. Dong Y, Chaudhary D, Ploumis C and Lau KT. Correlation of Mechanical Performance and Morphological Structures of Epoxy/Micro/Nanoparticulate Composites. Composites Part A. 2011; 42: 1483-1492.

52. Bose S, Kim NH, Kuila T, Lau KT and Lee JH. Electrochemical performance of a graphene-polypyrrole nanocomposite as a super-capacitor electrode. Nanotechnology, 2011; 22(29): 295202.

53. @ Bose S, Kuila T, Thi XLN, Lau KT and Lee JH. Polymer membranes for high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell: Recent advances and challenges. Progress in Polymer Science. 2011; 36(6): 813-843.

54. Tarawneh MA, Ahmad SH, Rasid R, Lau KT and Lee JH. Thermal behavior of MWNT-reinforced thermoplastic natural rubber nanocomposites. J. Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 2011; 30(3): 216-221.

55. Ho MP, Lau KT and Wang H. Characteristics of a Silk Fibre Reinforced Biodegradable Plastic. Composites Part B: Engineering. 2011; 42(2): 117-122.

56. Bose S, Kuila T, Uddin Md E, Kim NH, Lau KT and Lee JH. In-situ Synthesis and Characterization of Electrically Conductive PP/Graphene nanocomposites. Polymer, 2010; 51: 5921-5928.

57. Zhao YQ, Cheung HY and Lau KT. Silkworm silk/PLA Biocomposites: Dynamic mechanical, thermal and biodegradable properties. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 2010; 95(10): 1978-1987.

58. Cheng S, Lau KT and Chen SG. Microscopical Observation of the Marine Bacterium Vibrio Natriegeus Growth on Metallic Corrosion. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2010; 25(5): 293-297.

59. Lau ML, Lau KT, Yin YS, Li L, Wong M, Chan K and Chen W. A Shape Memory Alloy Energy Absorber for Backpack Design. Materials and Manufacturing Processes. 2010; 25(4): 281-286.

60. Guo QB, Lau KT, Rong MZ and Zhang Q. Optimization of tribological and mechanical properties of epoxy through hybrid filling. Wear, 2010; 269(1-2): 13-20.

61. Zhou YQ, Lau KT, Lim JK, Xu CL, Zhao DD and Li HL. Nanodiamond/PLA nanocomposites: effect of nanodiamond on Structure and Properties of PLA., Composites Part B: Engineering. 2010; 41: 646-653.

62. Liu T, Lau KT, Chen SG, Cheng S, He T and Yin YS. The electrochemistry corrosion behaviour of Fe3Al-type intermetallic with Super-hydrophobic surfaces. Materials and Manufacturing Processes. 2010; 25(5): 298-301.

63. Cheung HY, Lau KT, Pow YF, Zhao YQ and Hui D. Biodegradation of a Silkworm Silk/PLA Composite. Composites: Part B: Engineering, 2010, 41(3): 223-228.

64. Park OK, Kim NH, Lau KT and Lee JH. Effect of Surface Treatment with Potassium Persulfate on Dispersion Stability of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes. Materials Letters. 2010; 64: 718-721.

65. Lau ML, Lau KT and Lee JH. Measurement of Bovine Bone Properties through Surface Indentation Technique. Materials and Manufacturing Process, 2010; 25(5): 324-328

66. Ji XY, Li H, Hsiao KT, Ou JP and Lau KT. I-V Characteristics and Electro-mechnaical response of different carbon balck/epoxy composites. Composites Part B: Engineering. 2010; 41: 25-32.

67. Cheung HY, Ho MP, LAU KT, Cardona F and Hui D. Natural Fibre-reinforced Composites for Bioengineering and Environmental Engineering. Comp. Pt. B: Engineering. 2009; 40: 655-663.

68. Cheng S, LAU KT, Liu T, Zhao YQ, Lam PM and Yin YS. Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Chicken Feather Fiber/PLA Green Composites. Comp. Pt. B: Engineering. 2009; 40: 650-354.

69. Choy YS, LAU KT, Wang C, Chau CW, Liu Y and Hui D. Composite panels for reducing noise in air conditioning and ventilation systems. Comp. Pt. B: Engineering. 2009; 40: 259-266.

70. Lam PM and LAU KT. Acousto-ultrasonic Sensing for Delaminated GFRP Composites using An Embedded FBG Sensor. Optics and Lasers in Engineering. 2009; 47: 1049-1055.

71. Cheung HY, LAU KT, Ho MP and Mosallam A. Study on the Mechanical Properties of Different Silkworm Silk Fibers. J. Comp. Mater. 2009: 43(22): 2521-2531.

72. Lam CK and LAU KT. Optimization Effect of Micro Hardness by Nanoclay Clusters in Nanoclay/Epoxy Composites. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials. 2009: 22: 213-225.

73. Li XF and LAU KT. Luminescent and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy-based Composites Doped with Europium Complex. Materials Letters. 2009, in press.

74. Guo QB, Rong MZ, Jia GL, LAU KT and Zhang MQ. Sliding wear performance of nano-SiO2/short carbon fiber/epoxy hybrid composites. Wear. 2009; 266: 658-665.

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75. Wang B, Teng JG, De Lorenzis L, Zhou LM, Ou JP, Jin W and LAU KT. Strain Monitoring of RC Members Strengthened with Smart NSM FRP Bars. Construction and Building Materials. 2009: 23: 1698-1711.

76. Guo QB, LAU KT, Zheng BF, Rong MZ and Zhang MQ. Imparting Ultra-low Friction and Wear Rate to Epoxy by the Incorporation of Microencapsulated Lubricant. Marcomolecular Materials and Engineering. 2009; 294: 20-24.

77. Wang ZC, Xu CL, Zhao YQ, Li HL and LAU KT. Fabrication and mechanical properties of exfoliated clay-CNTs/epoxy nanocomposites. Materials Science and Engineering A. 2008; 490 (1-2): 481-487

78. Chipara M, Brittain WJ, LAU KT and Chipara MD. Polycarbonate-Carbon Nanofibers Composites: An Electron Spin Resonance Study. Polymers and Polymer Composites. 2008; 16(8): 519-526.

79. Chan ML, LAU KT, Ho MP, Cheng A and Wong TT. Fabrication of uniformly-dispersed nanoclay cluster/epoxy composites. Polymers and Polymer Composites. 16 (8); 2008: 555-559.

80. Si XJ, Guo LF, Wang YM and LAU KT. Preparation and study of Polypropylene/polyethylene terephthalate composite fibres. Comp. Sci and Tech. 2008; 68: 2943-2947.

81. Li XF, LAU KT and Yin YS. Mechanical Properties of Epoxy-based Composites using Coiled Carbon Nanotubes. Comp. Sci. Tech. 2008; 68(14): 2876-2811.

82. Guo LF, Wang YM, LAU KT and Hui D. Preparation and study of PP/PET composite fibers. Comp. Sci. Tech. 2008; 68(14): 2943-2947.

83. LAU KT, Cheung HY, Lu J, Hui D and Li HL. Carbon nanotubes for space and bio-engineering applications. J. Computational & Theoretical nanoscience (invited). 2008; 5(1): 23-35.

84. Zhu YF, Shi L, Liang J, Hui D and LAU KT. Synthesis of Zirconia Nanoparticles on Carbon Nanotubes and Their Potential for Enhancing the Fracture Toughness of Alumina Ceramics. Composites Part B; 2008: 39(7-8): 1136-1141.

85. Cheung HY, LAU KT and Tao XM. A Potential Material for Tissue Engineering: Silkworm Silk/PLA Biocomposite. Comp. Pt. B: Engineering. 2008; 36(6): 1026-1033.

86. Zhu JJ, Wang XY, Guo LF, Wang YM, Wang YP, Yu MF and LAU KT. A Graphite Foam Reinforced by Graphite Particles. Carbon, 2007; 45(13): 2547-2550.

87. LAU KT, Chan WH, Au S and Chung CY. Implementation of the Web-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) System. Computer-aided Design. 2007; 15-16: March/April 2007 .

88. Lam CK and LAU KT. Tribological Behaviour of Nanoclay/epoxy Composites. Materials Letters. 2007; 61(18); 3863-3866.

89. Wang Y, An QQ, Cao LL, Si XJ, Liu DH, Chen JJ, Wang YM, LAU KT. The Study on Effective Thermal Conductivity of Carbon Foam based on Fractal Theory. E-Polymer. 2007; Aug 29: 95.

90. Ling HY, Choi PC, Zheng YP and LAU KT. Extraction of mechanical properties of soft tissue using ultrasound indentation associated with genetic algorithm. J. Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 2007: 18(8): 1579-1586.

91. Ling HY, LAU KT and Lam PM. Damage assessment in advanced composite structures using embedded fibre Bragg grating sensors. HKIE Transactions. 2007; 14(3): 23-32.

92. LAU KT, King A and Justice L. New Engineering & Product Design Opportunities in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta Region of China. Engineering Designer, IED, 2007; Jan/Feb, 18-22.

93. Wei J, Li YB and LAU KT. Preparation and characterization of a nano-apatite/polyamide6 bioactive composite. Composites Part B: Engineering. 2007; 38(3): 301-305.

94. Cheung HY, LAU KT, Lu TPC and Hui. A Critical Review on Bio-engineered Materials for Scaffold Development. Composites Part B: Engineering. 2007; 38(3): 291-300.

95. Ling HY, LAU KT and Jin W and Chan KC. Characterization of dynamic strain measurement using reflection spectrum from a fiber Bragg grating. Optics communications. 2007; 270:25-30.

96. Lam CK and LAU KT. Enhancement of Hardness and Wear Resistance of Epoxy-based Materials using Clay Nanoparticles. HKIE Transactions. 2007; 14(1): 13-17.

97. Li XF, LAU KT and Yin YS. Nano-mechanical properties of coiled carbon nanotube reinforced epoxy composites. Key Engg. Mater., 2007; 334-335:389-392.

98. Lam PM, LAU KT, Ling HY and Su ZQ. Fibre Bragg grating sensor/piezoelectric actuator hybrid system for damage detection in composite laminates. Key Engg. Mater., 2007; 334-335:973-976.

99. Lam CK, LAU KT and Zhou LM. Nano-mechanical creep properties of nanoclay/epoxy composite by nano-indentation. Key Engg. Mater., 2007;334-335: 685-688.

100. Ling HY, Lau KT, Lam PM and Tam HY. Delamination detection in composite structures using chirped fibre Bragg grating sensors. Key Engg. Mater. 2007; 334-335: 969-972.

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101. Leung RCK, Lau KT and Yu SF. Design of shape memory alloy actuated deformable airfoil for subsonic flight. Key Engg. Mater., 2007; 334-335: 1133-1136.

102. Cheung HY and Lau KT. Mechanical performance of an animal-based silk/polymer bio-composite. Key Engg. Mater. 2007; 334-335: 1193-1196.

103. Wong KK, Shi SQ and LAU KT. Mechanical and thermal behaviour of a polymer composite reinforced with functionalized carbon nanotubes. Key Engg. Mater., 2007; 334-335:321-324.

104. Ling HY, LAU KT, Zheng YP and Choi PC. Study on the mechanical properties of tissue-mimicking phantom composites using ultrasound indention. Key Engg. Mater., 2007; 334-335: 133-136.

105. Yin YS, Chen SG, Chang XT and LAU KT. Preparation and mechanical properties of nanoCobalt coated Al2O3-TiC Composites. Key Engg. Mater., 2007; 334-335:933-936

106. Ling HY, LAU KT, Su YL and Wong ETT. Monitoring mode II fracture behaviour of composite laminates using embedded fiber-optic sensors. Comp. Pt. B: Engg. 2007: 38: 488-497.

107. Xiong CY, Zhu JJ, Wang YM and LAU KT. Preparation of a novel cellular fiber: control of cell density of the fiber. E-polymers. 2006: 64: 1-9.

108. LAU KT, Lin H, Lee F and Iliffe P. Emerging computer-aided technology for supporting the growth of automotive engineering industry in China. Hong Kong Engineer. 2006; 34(11): 20-21.

109. LAU KT, Au HY, Ling HY and Chan PKC. Residual Stress in a Polymer-Glued FBG Temperature-Compensated Sensor for Civil Engineering Applications. Key Engineering Materials. 2006; 326-328: 789-792.

110. Cheung HY and LAU KT. Mechanical Performance of Silk-Based Structural Composites. Key Engineering Materials. 2006; 326-328: 457-460.

111. Meng XL, Cai W, Lau KT, Zhou LM and Zhao LC. Phase Transformation and Thermal Stability of Aged Ti-Ni-Hf High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys. J. mater. Sci. Technol., 2006; 22(5): 691-695.

112. LAU KT, Lu M and Liao K. Improved mechanical properties of coiled nanotubes reinforced epoxy nanocomposites. Comp. Pt. A. 2006; 37(10); 1837-1840.

113. Ling HY, LAU KT, Cheng L and Su ZG. Mode II fracture behaviour monitoring for composite laminates using embedded Bragg grating sensors. Composite Structures. 2006; 76: 88–93.

114. Sankar J, Hui D, LAU KT, et al. "Nanoengineered Composites and Ceramic Laminates". Comp. Pt. B: Engg. 2006, 37 (6): 379-381.

115. Ho MW, Lam CK, LAU KT, Ng DHL and Hui D. Mechanical properties of epoxy-based composites using nanoclays. Composite Structures. 2006; 75(1-4): 415-421.

116. Lam CK and LAU KT. Localized elastic modulus distribution of nanoclay/epoxy composites by using nanoindentation. Composite Structures. 2006; 75(1-4): 553-558.

117. LAU KT, Gu C and Hui D. A Critical Review on Nanotube and Nanotube/Nanoclay related Polymer Composite Materials. Comp. Pt. B. 2006; 37:425-436.

118. LAU KT, LU M and HUI D. Coiled carbon nanotubes: Synthesis and their potential applications in advanced composite structures. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2006; 37:437-448.

119. TANG CY, DU FP, TSUI CP, LAU KT and TAM HY. Low Cost Fabrication of IPMC Actuator for Industrial Design. Industrial Engineering Research. 2006; 3(1): 30-39.

120. LING HY, LAU KT, CHENG L and JIN W. Viability of using embedded FBG sensor in a composite structure for dynamic strain measurement. Measurement, 39(4); 2006: 328-334

121. LAU KT, LU M, QI JQ, ZHAO DD, CHEUNG HY, LAM CK, XIAO LN and LI HL. Cobalt Hydroxide Colloidal Particles Precipitation on Nanoclay Layers for the Formation of Novel Nanocomposites of Carbon Nanotubes/Nanoclay. Composites Science and Technology, 2006; 66(3-4): 450-458.

122. Lu M, LAU KT and Tam WY. Enhancement of Vicker’s hardness of nanoclay-supported nanotubes reinforced novel polymer nanocomposites. Carbon, 2006; 44(2): 383-386.

123. 劉建德, 陸梅, 梁天培. 溶劑對碳納米管/環氧樹脂複合材料熱性能的影響. 機械設計與硏究. 2005; 21(4):89-93.

124. Ling HY, LAU KT, Cheng L and Jin W. Utilization of embedded optical fibre sensors for delamination characterization in composite laminates using a static strain method. Smart Materials and Structures. 2005; 14: 1377-1386.

125. Su ZQ, Ling HY, Zhou LM, LAU KT and Ye L. Efficiency of genetic algorithms and artificial neural networks for evaluating delamination in composite structures using fibre Bragg grating sensors. Smart Materials and Structures, 2005; 14: 1541-1553

126. Ling HY, LAU KT and Cheng L. Embedded fibre Bragg grating sensors for non-uniform strain sensing in composite structures. Measurement Science and Technology. 2005; 16: 2415-2424.

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127. LU M, LAU KT, QI JQ, ZHAO DD, WANG Z and LI HL. Novel nanocomposite of carbon nanotube-nanoclay by direct growth of nanotubes on nanoclay surface. J. Mater. Sci. 2005; 40 (13): 3545-3548

128. LU M, LAU KT, XU JC and LI HL. Coiled carbon nanotubes growth and DSC study in epoxy-based composites. Colloids and Surfaces A – Physicochemcial and engineering Aspects, 2005; 257-258: 339-343.

129. LING HY, LAU KT, CHENG L and JIN W. Fibre optic sensors for delamination identification in composite beams using genetic algorithm. Smart Mater. Struct. 2005; 14 (1): 287-295.

130. LING HY, LAU KT and LAM CK. Effects of embedded optical fibre on mode II fracture behaviours of woven composite laminates. Composites Part B: Engineering. 2005; 36(6-7): 534-543.

131. LAM CK, CHEUNG HY, LING HY and LAU KT. Effect of ultrasonic sonication in nanoclay clusters of nanoclay/epoxy composites. Materials Letters. 2005; 59(11): 1369-1372.

132. MENG XL, CAI W, LAU KT, ZHAO LC AND ZHOU LM. Phase transformation and microstructure of quaternary TiNiHfCu high temperature shape memory alloys. Intermetallics, 2005; 13(2): 197-201.

133. @ LAU KT, LU M, LAM CK, CHEUNG HY, SHENG FL and LI HL. Thermal and mechanical properties of single-walled carbon nanotube bundle-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites: the role of solvent for nanotube dispersion. Composites Science and Technology. 2005; 65(5): 719-725.

134. LAU KT, Nurse AD and Veprek S. Nano-Composites for Space and Infrastructure Applications: Preface. Composites Science and Technology. 2005; 65 (5): 711-712.

135. LAM CK, CHEUNG HY, LAU KT, ZHOU LM, HO MW and HUI D. Cluster size effect in hardness of nanoclay/epoxy composites. Comp. Pt. B: Engineering. 2005, 36(3): 263-269.

136. POON CK, LAU KT and ZHOU LM. Design of pullout stresses for prestrained SMA wire/polymer hybrid composites. Composite Part B: Engineering. 2005; 36 (1): 25-31.

137. HUI D, CHIPARA M, SANKAR J and LAU KT. Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotube Composites. J. Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience. 2004; 1: 209-220. [INVITED PAPER].

138. LAU KT, LU M, LI HL, ZHOU LM and HUI D. Heat absorbability of single-walled, coiled and bamboo nanotube/epoxy nano-composites. Journal of Materials Science, 2004; 39(18): 5861-5863.

139. MENG XL, CAI W, LAU KT, ZHOU LM AND ZHAO LC. Phase Transformation and Thermal Stability of Aged Ti-Ni-Hf High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys. Solid State Communications, 2004; submitted.

140. CHIPARA M, ALDICA GH, HUI D, DIMONIE M, LAU KT, GEORGESCU L, MUNTEANU I AND MARASCOIU H. Electron Spin Resonance and DC electrical investigations on chlorine doped polyanilines. Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials. 2004; 6(1): 297-305.

141. CHIPARA M. HUI D. LAU KT. CHIPARA MD. NOTINGHER P AND PANAITESCU D. Investigations on Polymer/Carbon Black Blends. Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, 2004; 11(1); 19-26.

142. LAU KT, GU C, GAO GH, LING HY and REID SR. Stretching process of single- and multi-walled carbon nanotubes for nanocomposite applications. Carbon. 2004; 42: 423-460.

143. LAU KT, LING HY and ZHOU LM. Low-velocity impact on SMA stitched composite plates. Smart Materials and Structures. 2004; 13(2): 364-370.

144. LU M, LI HL, GAO XY and LAU KT. Formation of carbon nanotubes in silicon-coated alumina nano-reactor. Carbon, 2004; 42: 1841-1885.

145. @ LAU KT, CHIPARA M, LING HY AND HUI D. On the Elastic Moduli of Carbon Nanotubes for Nanocomposite Structures. Composites Part B: Engineering, 2004; 35B(2): 95-101.

146. LU M, LI HL and LAU KT. Formation and Growth Mechanism of Dissimilar Coiled Carbon Nanotubes by Reduced-pressure Catalytic Chemical Vapor Deposition. Journal of Physical Chemistry, 2004; 108: 6186-6192.

147. CHIPARA M. HUI D. NOTINGHER PV. CHIPARA MD, LAU KT AND PANAITESCU D. On Polyethylene/Polyaniline Composites. Composites Part B: Engineering. 2003; 34; 637-645.

148. LAU KT, SHI SQ and CHENG HM. Micro-mechanical Properties and Morphological Observation on Fractured Surfaces of Carbon Nanotube Composites Pre-treated At Different Temperature. Comp. Sci. Tech., 2003; 63:1161-1164.

149. Hui D, Alexandrescu, Chipara M, Morjan I, Aldica Gh, Chipara MD and LAU KT. Impedance Spectroscopy Studies on Doped Polyanlines. J. Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials. 2004; 6(3): 817-824.

150. LAU KT, LI HL, LIM DS and HUI D. Recent Development and Future Research Trend on Nanotube/polymer Composite Materials (Invited paper). Annals of European Academy of Science. 2003:1: 314-330.

151. MENG XL, CAI W, LAU KT, ZHOU LM AND ZHAO LC. Effect of Training on Two-way shape memory Effect and Its Stability in a Ti-Ni-Hf High Temperature Shape Memory Alloy. J. Mater. Tech. 2003; 16(6): 590-592.

152. LAU KT, SHI SQ AND ZHOU LM. Mirco-hardness and Flexural Properties of Randomly-oriented Carbon Nanotube Composites. J. Comp. Mater., 2003; 37(4): 365-376.

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153. MENG XL, LAU KT, ZHOU LM, CAI W and ZHAO L. C. Design and Stability of Shape Memory Alloys Springs Subjected to a Constant Axial Load. J. Mater. Sci. Tech., 2003; 11(1): 1-11.

154. YUAN LB, ZHOU LM, JIN W and LAU KT, Effect of Thermally Induced Strain on Optical Fiber Sensor Embedded in Cement-based Composites. Optical Fiber Technology.2003; 9: 95-106.

155. LAU KT, ZHOU LM and TAO XM. Control of a Clamped-clamped Composite Beam with Embedded Shape Memory Alloys Actuators. Composite Structures, 2002; 58: 39-47.

156. LAU KT, TAM WY, ZHOU LM. and MENG XL. Morphological Study on Twisted NiTi Wires for Smart Composite Systems. Mater. Lett., 2002; 57: 364-368.

157. MENG XL, TONG YX, LAU KT, Zhou LM and Zhao LC. Effect of Cu Addition on Phase Transformation of TiNiHf High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys. Mater. Lett., 2002; 57(2): 452-456.

158. LAU KT and SHI SQ. Failure Mechanics of Carbon Nanotube/epoxy Composites Pretreated in Different Temperature Environments. Carbon, 2002; 40: 2965-2968.

159. LAU KT, POON CK, YAM LH and ZHOU LM. Bonding Behaviour at a NiTi/epoxy Interface: SEM Observation and Theoretical Study. Materials Science Forum, 2002; 394-395: 527-530.

160. @ LAU KT and HUI D. The Revolutionary Creation of New Advanced Materials - Carbon Nanotube Composites. Composite Part B: Engineering, 2002; 33: 263-277.

161. LAU KT and HUI D. Effectiveness of using Carbon Nanotubes as Nano-reinforcements for Advanced Composite Structures. Carbon, 2002; 40: 1605-1606.

162. LAU KT, CHAN WL, SHI SQ and ZHOU LM. Debond induced by Strain Recovery of an Embedded NiTi wire at a NiTi/epoxy interface: Micro-scale Observation. Materials and Design, 2002; 23: 265-270.

163. YUAN LB, ZHOU LM, LAU KT, JIN W and Demokan MS Fiber Optic Extensometer for Concrete Deformation Measurements, Review of Scientific Instruments, 2002; 73: 2469-2474.

164. LAU KT, YUAN LB and ZHOU LM. Applications of Composites, Optical Fibre Sensors and Smart Composites for Concrete Rehabilitation: An Overview. Appl. Comp. Mater., 2002; 9: 221-247.

165. LAU KT and ZHOU LM. Investigation on Strengthening and Strain Sensing Techniques for Concrete Structures using FRP Composites and FBG Sensors. Mater. Struct., 2001; 34: 42-50.

166. LAU KT and ZHOU LM. The Mechanical Behaviour of Composite-wrapped Concrete Column Subjected to Uni-axial Compression Load. Comp. Struct., 2001; 52: 189-198.

167. LAU KT and ZHOU LM. Mechanical Performance of Composite-strengthened Concrete Structures. Composites Part B: Engineering, No.1 32 (2001) 21-31.

168. LAU KT, CHAN CC, ZHOU LM and JIN W. Strain Monitoring in Composite-strengthened Concrete Structures using Optical Fibre Sensors. Comp. Pt. B: Engg., 2001; 32(1): 33-45.

169. LAU KT, SHI SQ and ZHOU LM. Estimation of Stress Intensity Factor (KI) for the Plate Bonded Concrete Beams by using Superposition Method. Mag. Con. Res., 2001; 53: 31-41.

170. LAU KT, ZHOU LM and YE L. Rehabilitating and Real-time Strain Monitoring on Concrete Structures using Advanced Composites and Optical Fibre Sensor, Mag. Soc. Manu. Eng., 2001; CM01-02. Invited.

171. CHAN CC, GAO YJ, LAU KT, HO HL, ZHOU LM and JIN W. Characterisation of Crosstalk of a TDM FBG Sensor Array using a Laser Source. Optics and Laser Technology, 2001; 33: 299-304.

172. LAU KT, YUAN LB and ZHOU LM. Thermal Effects on Embedded Grating Sensor for FRP Structure. Smart Mater. and Struct., 2001; 10: 705-712.

173. YUAN LB, JIN W, ZHOU LM and LAU KT. The Temperature Characteristic of Fibre-optic Pre-embedded Concrete Bar Sensor. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2001; 93: 206-213.

174. LAU KT, DUTTA PK, ZHOU LM and HUI D. Mechanics of Bonds in An FRP Bonded Concrete Beam. Comp. Pt. B: Engineering, 2001; 32: 491-502.

175. LAU KT, YUAN LB, ZHOU LM and WOO CH. Strain Monitoring in FRP Laminates and Concrete Beam using FBG Sensors. Comp. Struct., 2001; 53: 9-20.

176. CHAN KC, JIN W, LAU KT and ZHOU LM. Multi-point Strain Measurement of Composite-bonded Concrete Materials with a FMCW Multiplexed FBG Sensor Array. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2000; 87: 19-25.

177. LAU KT, ZHOU LM and WOO CH. Strengthening and Strain Monitoring Concrete Structures using Fibreglass Composites and FBG Sensor. Mater. Sci. Res. Inter., 1999; 5(3): 216-221.

178. LAU KT, ZHOU LM and YE L. Investigation on Upgrading and Health Monitoring the Civil Concrete Structures using FRP and FBG Sensor. Adv. Comp. Letter., 1999; 8(6): 323-332.

International Refereed Conference Papers

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179. Kabir MM, Wang H, Lau KT, Cardona T, Aravinthan T. Compressive properties of chemically-treated hemp fibre

reinforced composites. Composites Australia Conference: Diversity in Composites. 15-17 March 2012, Sydney, Australia.

180. Ho MP, Lau KT and Wang H. Effect of Degumming on Tussah silk Fibre. Proceeding of the 19th International Conference on Composite Materials 2011. M13-6-AF2055.

181. Ho MP, Lau KT, Wang H, Bhattacharyya D. Mechanical Properties of an Injected Silk Fibre Reinforced PLA Composite. Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials XIX, 2011: 885-894.

182. Ho MP, Wang H, Ho CK and Lau KT. A Study on the Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Silk Fibre Composites. Proceeding of the 20th International Conference on Composite Materials, in press, 2011.

183. Lau ML, Lau KT and Yeo YD Experimental Measurement of Cortical Bone Properties. The 17th International Conference on Composites or Nano Engineering (ICCE-17) 26 July – 01 Aug 2009, China.

184. Lau ML, Lau KT and Yeo YD Experimental Measurement of Cortical Bone Properties. The 17th International Conference on Composites or Nano Engineering (ICCE-17) 26 July – 01 Aug 2009, China.

185. Lau ML, Lau KT, Yao YD and Bahattacharyya D. A Study on Bone Properties using Nanoindentation Technique, Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials XIX (PFAM-19), Hong Kong, January 14 - 17, 2011.

186. Zhao YQ, LAU KT, Li HL. A Potential Bio-engineered Materials Based on Nano-diamond and Poly(Lacti Acid). International Conference on Multi-functional Materials and Structures, Hong Kong, 28-31 July 2008.

187. Kabir MM, Wang H, Aravinthan T, Cardona F, Lau KT. Effects of natural fibre surface on composite properties: a review. eddBE2011 procedings, Energy, environment and sustainability. 27-29th April 2011, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane. pp 94-99.

188. Wang H, Kabir MM, Lau KT. The effect of fibre chemical treatments on hemp reinforced composites. 18th international conference on composite materials

189. Chan ML, LAU KT, Ho MP and Wong TT. Preliminary Study on a High Strength Nanoclay/Epoxy Coating for Ocean Engineering Applications. International Conference on Multi-functional Materials and Structures, Hong Kong, 28-31 July 2008.

190. Yin YS, Cheng S, LAU KT, Chen SG and Liu T. The influence of the marine bacterium Vibrio natriegeus growth on metallic corrosion as studied by microscope technologies. International Conference on Multi-functional Materials and Structures, Hong Kong, 28-31 July 2008.

191. Liu T, LAU KT, Chen SG, Cheng S and Yin YS. Super-hydrophobic surfaces improve corrosion resistance of Fe3Al-type intermetallic in seawater. International Conference on Multi-functional Materials and Structures, Hong Kong, 28-31 July 2008.

192. Chen SG, Cheng S, LAU KT and Yin YS. Quantum Chemical and Electrochemical Studies on the Inhibitive effect of Carboxymenthylchitosan for Mild Steel in different pHs. International Conference on Multi-functional Materials and Structures, Hong Kong, 28-31 July 2008.

193. Chipara M, Brittain W, LAU KT, Chipara DC. Polycarbonate-Carbon Nanofibers Composites: An Electron Spin Resonance Study. International Conference on Multi-functional Materials and Structures, Hong Kong, 28-31 July 2008.

194. LAU KT. Optimal Mechanical Properties of Nanotube-related Polymer Composites. International Forum on Advanced Material Science and Technology (IFAMST). Hong Kong, June 12 to 14, 2008

195. Cheung HY, LAU KT, Zhao YQ and Lu J. Tensile Properties of Different Silkworms Silk Fibers. International Conference on Multi-functional Materials and Structures, Hong Kong, 28-31 July 2008.

196. Zhao YQ, LAU KT, Liu T, Cheng S, Lam PM and Li HL. Biocomposites made from Biodegradable Poly (latic acid) and Keratin Fibers obtained from Chicken Feathers. International Conference on Multi-functional Materials and Structures, Hong Kong, 28-31 July 2008.

197. Chau CW, Choy YS, LAU KT and Liu Y. Noise reduction by using composite plate. International Conference on Multi-functional Materials and Structures, Hong Kong, 28-31 July 2008.

198. Zhu ZZ, Wang Z, LAU KT and Li HL. Highly Dispersed Palladium Nanoparticles on Functional MWNT Surfaces for Methanol Oxidation in Alkaline Solution. The Fifteen International Conference on Nano/Composite Engineering,

Hainan, China, 16-21 July 2007.

199. LAU KT and Chan WH. New Additions of Web-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Approach. Iinternational Mass Customization Meeting 2007 (IMCM’07) & International Conference on Economic, Technical and Organizational Aspects of Product Configuration Systems (PETO’07), Germany, 21-22, 2007.

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200. LAU KT, Gibson I and Chow CY. Creative Design of Assistive Products for the Elderly. international Convention for Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology (i-CREATe), Singapore, 23-26 April 2007.

201. Cheung HY and LAU KT. Thermal Properties of Silk/Poly(lactic acid) Bio-composite. International Conference on Experimental Mechanics, Alexandropoulos, Greece, 1-6 July 2007.

202. Lam PM, LAU KT, Ling HY, Tam HY. Ultrasonic technique for damage detection in composite laminates with an embedded FBG sensor. the 3rd International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent

Infrastructure (SHMII-3), Vancouver, Canada 14-16 Nov. 2007. 203. LAU KT and Chan WH. A Web-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) System for Product Design Development.

Joint Conference of IMCM’07 and PETO’07, June 21-22, Hamburg/Germany 204. Ling HY, Wang Q, Zheng YP and LAU KT. A Fibre Bragg grating sensor for monitoring saline solution temperature in

situ during ultrasonic measurement of shrinking-swelling behaviour of articular cartilage. BME 2006 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING CONFERENCE21st – 23rd September 2006. Hong Kong Productivity Council, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon

205. Deng WB, LAU KT, Peng BY and Ma L. A study on airbag inflation and passenger safety based on finite element method. 2006 International Congress for Asia Pacific Automotive Industry (ICAPAI 2006). Dec 2006, Hong Kong.

206. LAU KT. Integration of nano-materials technology for automotive engineering applications. 2006 International Congress for Asia Pacific Automotive Industry (ICAPAI 2006). Dec 2006, Hong Kong.

207. Wang B, Teng JG, Lorenzis L, Zhou LM, Ou JP, Jin W and LAU KT. Smart FRP bars for strengthening RC beam. The 9th Intern. Symposium on Structural Engineering for Young Experts. Fuzhou & Xiamen, China. Aug 18-21, 2006.

208. Wong KK, Shi SQ and LAU KT. Mechanical and thermal behaviour of a Phenolic-based reinforced with functionalized carbon nanotubes. The 5th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM-5), 27-30 November, 2006, Hong Kong.

209. Li XF, LAU KT and Lam CK. Nano-mechanical properties of coiled carbon nanotube reinforced epoxy composites. The 5th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM-5), 27-30 November, 2006, Hong Kong.

210. Lam PM, LAU KT, Ling HY and Su ZQ. Fibre Bragg grating sensor/piezoelectric actuator hybrid system for damage detection in composite laminates. The 5th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM-5), 27-30 November, 2006, Hong Kong.

211. Cheung HY and Lau KT. Mechanical performance for an animal-based silk/polymer bio-composite. The 5th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM-5), 27-30 November, 2006, Hong Kong.

212. Lam CK, LAU KT and Zhou LM. Micro-mechanical properties of clay-cluster/polymer composite. The 5th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM-5), 27-30 November, 2006, Hong Kong.

213. Ling HY, LAU KT, Lam PM and Tam HY. Quantitative identification of delamination locations in composite structures using chirped fibre Bragg grating sensors. The 5th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM-5), 27-30 November, 2006, Hong Kong.

214. Ling HY, LAU KT, Zheng YP and Choi PC. Study on the mechanical properties of tissue-mimicking phantom composites using ultrasound indention. The 5th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM-5), 27-30 November, 2006, Hong Kong.

215. Cheung HY and LAU KT. Mechanical Performance of Silk-based Structural Composites. Proceedings of The International Conference on Experimental Mechanics, which will be held from September 26th to September 29th, 2006 at Lotte Hotel, Jeju, Korea, pp. 457-461.

216. LAU KT, Au HY, Ling HY and Chan PK. Residual Stress in a Polymer-glued FBG Temperature-compensated Sensor for Civil Engineering Applications. Proceedings The International Conference on Experimental Mechanics, which will be held from September 26th to September 29th, 2006 at Lotte Hotel, Jeju, Korea, pp. 789-793.

217. LAU KT. The current research trend and future prospect of nanotube-related polymer composites for industrial applications. Proceedings of ACUN-5 International Composites Conference "Developments in Composites: Advanced, Infrastructural, Natural and Nano-composites, Sydney (11-14 July 2006), pp.324-328.

218. Ho MW, LAU KT and Hui D. Enhancement of Thermal Properties of Polymer-Based Composites Using Nanoclays. Proceedings The Fourteenth International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE-14), Colorado, USA, July 1-7, 2006, pp. 220-221.

219. LAU KT, Wong TT, Cheung GY and Hui D. Micro/Nano materials technology for green composites Development. Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE-14), Colorado, USA, July 1-7 2006, pp. 318-319.

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220. Lam CK and LAU KT. Localized elastic modulus distribution of nanoclay/epoxy composites by using nanoindentation. Composite Structures. International Conference on Composite Structures. 14-16 Nov 2005, Melbourne, Australia.

221. Chipara M and LAU KT. Electron Spin Resonance Studies on Electron Beam Irradiated Carbon Nanotubes Dispersed in Styrene-Isoprene-Stryrene Block Co-polymer. Mater. Res. Soc. Symposium. Proc. Boston. USA. 29 Nov – 3 Dec. Vol. 851: 2005.

222. Chipara M and LAU KT. Conducting and Antistatic Composites for Space Applications. Mater. Res. Soc. Symposium. Proc. Boston. USA. 29 Nov – 3 Dec. Vol. 851: 2005.

223. LAU KT. Nano-materials for product engineering applications. The 12th International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE-12), Canary Island, Spain, Aug 1-6 2005.

224. Su SQ, Ling HY, Zhou LM, LAU KT and Ye L. Comparison of Genetic Algorithm and Neural Network for Damaged Detection of Composite Structures. The Proceeding of the 15th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM15), 27 June 2005- 1 July 2005, Durban, South Africa.

225. Lam CK and LAU KT. Effect of ultrasonic sonication in nanoclay clusters of nanoclay/epoxy composites. The Proceeding of the 15th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM15), 27 June 2 005- 1 July 2005, Durban, South Africa.

226. Tam WT, LAU KT, Liao K and Hui D. Role of defects on the load transfer system in the carbon nanotube composite through the molecular simulation. The Proceeding of the 15th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM15), 27 June 2 005- 1 July 2005, Durban, South Africa.

227. LAU KT, So RMC, Justice L. Lee TC and Chu LKP. Design opportunity in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta Region. Proceeding of The 3rd Engineering & Product Design Education International Conference, Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland, 15 and 16 September, 2005.

228. Ling HY, LAU KT, Cheng L and Jin W. Characterization of embedded optical fibre sensor for delamination detection of composite structures using static strain method. The Proceeding of the 15th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM15), 27 June 2 005- 1 July 2005, Durban, South Africa.

229. JIN W, LEE TKY, HO SL, LAU KT and CHAN CC. Measurement of structural strain using FBG sensors. The 4th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics. Singapore. 29 Nov. to 2 Dec. 2004.

230. LING HY, LAU KT, CHENG L and JIN W. Delamination detection of composite beams using Fibre-Bragg Grating sensors and Genetic Algorithm. The 4th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics. Singapore. 29 Nov. to 2 Dec. 2004.

231. LING HY, LAU KT, ZHOU LM, CHENG L, TENG JG and W JIN. Utilisation of Embedded Fibre-optic Sensors for Infrastructure Applications. Proceedings of The First International Workshop on Advanced Smart Materials and Smart Structures Technology, Hawaii, USA., 12-14 January 2004; 1: 453-461.

232. LAU KT, LU M and LI HL. Thermal and mechanical properties of single-walled carbon nanotube bundle-reinforced epoxy nanocomposites: the role of solvent for nanotube dispersion. Symposium Nanocomposites for Space and Infrastructure Applications, E-MRS Spring Meeting, Strasbourg, France. 24-28 May, 2004.

233. LU M, LI HL and LAU KT. Formation of Dissimilar Coiled Carbon Nanotubes by Reduced-Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition And its Applications in Epoxy-Based Composites”. The Tenth International Conference on Organized Molecular Films. 5-10 October 2003, Beijing, China.

234. LING HY, LAU KT and CHENG L. Determination of Dynamic Stress Profile of Composite Structures Using Embedded multiplexed Fibre-Optic Sensors. The Twelfth International Conference on Composite Structures (ICCS/12), Melbourne 17 - 19 November 2003.

235. LING HY, LAU KT, L CHENG, J WEI, MURRAY L SCOTT and RS. THOMSON. Embedded FBG Sensor for Dynamic Strain Measurement for a Clamped-clamped Composite Structure. The Sixth International Symposium on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments (ISMTII 2003), 28 Nov - 1 Dec, Hong Kong.

236. CHIPARA M, HUI D, LAU KT and ARTIAGE R. On Superparamagnetic and Magnetic Contributions in Nanocomposites. TNT 2003 Trends in Nanotechnology, Salamanca, Spain, 15-19 September 2003.

237. LAU KT, LING HY, ZHOU LM AND MIRCEA C. An analytical evaluation of interfacial bonding properties of single/multi-walled nanotube/polymer composites. International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM14), San Diego California, USA, 14-18 July 2003.

238. TAM E, GARCIA J, HUI D, CHIPARA M and LAU KT. Physical Properties on Composites Based on Carbon Nanotubes. Proceedings of International Conference on Composite /Nanocomposite Engineering, New Orleans, 21-25 July 2003. 941-942.

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239. LAU KT. CHIPARA M. HUI D. SANKAR J. CHIPARA MD AND ALDICA GH. Composites and Nano-composites Based on Conducting Polymers. Proceedings of International Conference on Composite /Nanocomposite Engineering, New Orleans, 21-25 July, 2003. 381-382.

240. LAU KT, ZHOU LM and SCOTT L MURRAY. The Development of an advanced Composite with Integrated Optical Fibre Sensors for Civil Engineering Applications. Proc. ACCM-3, 2002, Auckland, New Zealand.

241. HO MW, LAU KT and HUI D. The Nano-fabrication and Characterisation of Aluminium-based Intermetallic Compounds and Metal Matrix Composite Materials. Proc. ICCE/9, July 1-7, 2002, San Diego.

242. LAU KT and HUI D. Hardness Properties of Carbon Nanotube/epoxy Composites. Proc. ICCE/9, July 1-7, 2002, San Diego, USA.

243. LAU KT, ZHOU LM and TAO XM. Twisted Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Wires for Smart Composites. Proc. ICCE/9, July 1-7, 2002, San Diego, USA.

244. LAU. KT and SHI SQ. Hardness and Flexural Behaviour of Nanotube Composites. Accepted for presentation in E-MRS 2002 Spring Meeting, June 18-21 Strasburg, France.

245. YUAN LB, ZHOU LM, JIN W and LAU KT. Effect of Thermally Induced Strain on Optical Fibre Sensor Embedded in Cement-based Composites. NDT of Materials and Composites, Proc. of SPIE. 4336 (2001).

246. LAU KT, POON CK and ZHOU LM. Interfacial Bonding Behaviours of Embedded SMA Wires for Smart Composite Structures. Proc. of ICCE/8, Aug 5-11, 2001, Spain.

247. LAU KT, POON CK and ZHOU LM. Interfacial Bonding Behaviours at a NiTi/Epoxy Interface: SEM Observation and Theoretical Study. The 3rd Proc. SMST-SMM, 2001, Kunming, China.

248. LAU KT and ZHOU LM. The Potentiality of using embedded fibre-optic sensor for infrastructure applications. CICE 2001, Hong Kong.

249. CHAN KC, JIN W, LAU KT and ZHOU LM. Strain Monitoring of Composite-bonded Concrete Specimen Measurements by using of FMCW Multiplexed Fibre Bragg Grating Sensor Array. Proc. of ICSC 2000, Wuhan, China, June 19-21.

250. YUAN LB, ZHOU LM, LIANG Y and LAU KT. Fibre Optic Ultrasonic Sensors for Concrete Non-destructive Detecting. Proc. of The International Conference on Trends in Optical Non-destructive Testing, May 3-6 2000, Switzerland.

251. LAU KT and ZHOU LM. Using Fibre-optic Bragg Grating Sensor for Strain Measurement in Composite-strengthened Concrete Structure. Proc. of ICCE/7, July 2-8, 2000, Denver Colorado.

252. LAU KT, ZHOU LM, YE L and DIAO M. Strengthening and Strain Sensing Techniques in Rectangular Concrete Beam using Fibreglass Composites and Fibre Bragg Grating Sensors. Proc. International Conference on Composite Materials, Paris, (1999).

253. LAU KT, ZHOU LM and WOO CH. Monitoring Technique of Strengthening Civil Concrete Materials by using Advanced Composite Materials with the Aid of Fibre-optic Bragg Grating Sensor. Proc. of ACCM-1, Osaka, Japan, 2 (1998) 6271-6274.

254. CHUI MC, LAU KT and ZHOU LM. Mechanical Characterisation of Concrete Structure With and Without Strengthening by Using Fibreglass Composites. The Best Paper Award (1st Prize) on Materials 1998 in the Best Paper Competition of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.

3. CONSULTANCY PROJECTS 2000 A twisting test on rotating clutch made by Polycarbonate Company: Simatelex Manufactory Co., Ltd. 2000 The investigation on bending properties of Zinc-coated steel supporting channels Company: Lee Wah Engineering Co., Ltd. 2001 Assessment of the strain/stress in the bodyshell of KCRC trains for the prediction of the life expectancy

of the trains Company: Kowloon-canton Railway Corporation, KCRC. 2001 Phenomenal study on a Composite Skateboard subjected to a 500 kgf compression load Company: (Hong Kong Productivity Council. 2002 Bonding strength of a ceiling panel strengthened by glue bonded stiffener for Tung Chung Station,

Package 1. Company: Premier Technical Consulting Ltd. 2002 [Intended Expert Service]

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Assessment of mobile crane damages due to an unsecured lock of hoist 2 pins Company: Kam Lee Heavy Lift & Transportation Co. Ltd. 2003 The influence on mechanical properties of ultraviolet (UV) treated Polyethylene (PE) sheets Company: Hasbro Far East Ltd. 2003 Stress Analysis of frame structures using finite element analysis Company: MAYA International Ltd. 2003 [Intended Expert Service] Forklift Truck Accident Company: Hip Hing Construction Co. Ltd. 2003 Design of Ballistic Panels for EC 155 B Eurocopter Company: Techcom Security Technology Limited. 2003 [Intended Expert Service] Failure analysis on a sliding tempered glass door (Combo Bath and Shower Unit) Company: Adrian Yeung & Cheng Solicitors 2004 [Intended Expert Service] Expert Opinion on Infringement of Design of a Multi-Function Steam Brush Company: Joseph C.T. Lee & Co. (P03-0339) 2004 [Intended Expert Service] Expert Opinion on Infringement of Design of Multi-function Steam Brush Company: Joseph C. T. Lee & Co. (P03-0490) 2004 [Intended Expert Service] Expert Opinion on the Failure of a Steel Base Plate for an Office Chair Company: LAMEX Trading Co., Ltd. 2004 Investigation on the Cause of Failure of Steel Cutting Blades Company: Simatelex Manufactory Co., Ltd. 2004 Checking of C-Post (H 2194) for Block-out (Parapet design) Company: Dixie Engineering Co. Ltd. 2004 Stress Analysis of a Plastic Lamp Holder using Finite Element method (FEM) Company: Neonlite Electronic & Lighting (HK) Ltd. 2004 Investigation on the cause of failure of ice cutting blades Company: Chiaphua Industries Limited. 2004 Computer Simulated Impact Analyses of 2 New Types of Bridge Parapets Company: Highways Department Hong Kong. 2004 [Intended Expert Service]

Expert opinion on heat transfer property of a SIEMENS microwave plus and microwave oven and its influence to a freeze underneath it.

Company: Bernard Wong & Co. (Solicitors & Notaries) 2004 Effectiveness of Obstruction Deflector in Minimizing Derailment Risk Due to Tapped Obstruction Company: Kowloon-Canton Railways Cooperation (KCRC). 2005 Hardness, Torsional and Geometrical Properties of Pozi Screws Company: Superior Screws Manufacturers Co. 2005 Preliminary Assessment on Infringement of Design of an Auto-off Dome Company: Germain Holdings Limited. 2005 Expert Opinion on Infringement of Design of an Auto-off Dome Company: Germain Holdings Limited. 2005 Assessment on Infringement of Design of an Auto-off Dome (Consultation) Company: Germain Holdings Limited. 2005 Damage Impeller of Chiller No. 5 at the Passenger Terminal Building of the Hong Kong International

Airport

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Company: Airport Authority Hong Kong. 2005 Investigation on the Cause of Failure of Spring Steel Clips Company: Tyco Electronics AMP Guangdong Ltd. 2005 Investigation on the cause of failure of gear box Company: Biwater Man Lee Ltd. 2005 SB0625BL Diaphragm Failure Test and Analysis Company: Sound Blast Sonic Power Co., Ltd. 2005 Structural Design in a Weather Machine Company: 1st Design Studio. 2005 Design of Card Launcher Mechanism Company: Polyfect Toys Co., Ltd. 2005 Investigation on the root cause of failure of Chiller No. 3 at the PTB of HKIA Company: Airport Authority Hong Kong. 2005 Investigation on the Mechanical Properties of Two Steel Plates Company: Sound Blast Sonic Power Co., Ltd. 2006 Multi-rotational ball design Company: Polyfect Toys Co., Ltd. 2006 Detail investigation on the mechanical properties of SS316Ti plate Company: Sound Blast Sonic Power Co., Ltd. 2006 Acceptability of reusing the holding part of molten candy toys after cleaning Company: Bernard Wong & Co. (Solicitors & Notaries) 2006 Investigation on the cause of failure of broken shaft Company: Biwater Man Lee Ltd. 2006 DESIGN OF A BBQ FRUNACE Company: Phoenix Vacuum Flask Company Limited 2006 STRUCTURAL DESIGN IN A WEATHER MACHINE (2) Company: 1st Design Studio. 2006 To investigate the vibration issues leading to cracks in the under-frame if trains Company: Kowloon-Canton Railways Cooperation (KCRC). 2006 Tensile properties of a metallic plate Company: Bosch Rexroth (China) Ltd. 2006 Investigation on the cause of failure of point machine bolts Company: Kowloon-canton Railway Corporation, KCRC 2006 Mechanical performance of an AISI steel strip Company: Bosch Rexroth (China) Ltd. 2006 Water leakage and structural safety Company: Hong Kong Productivity Council 2006 Investigation on the properties of steel bar Company: Bosch Rexroth (China) Ltd. 2006 Testing on sharps containers: BS 7320: 1990 Company: Eco-tek Company Limited 2006 KCRC Project on East Rail - Review Panel and Investigation of the Vibration Issues leading to Cracks in

the Under-frame of Trains Company: Kowloon-canton Railway Corporation, KCRC 2006 Determination of the severity of damage of a CPT system Company: Hong Kong Productivity Council, Automotive Industry Development. 2007 Comment on the Cause of an Industrial Accident at a Concrete Plant Company: Simon SI & Co. 2007 N12817 Independent Structural Review for URL EMU

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Company: MTR Corporation Limited (MTR) 2007 Investigation on Damage of Ti Pipes Company: Airport Authority Hong Kong. 2007 Case Structural Integrity Calculation Company: TROX HK Ltd 2007 Chemical Tests on Corroded Feeder Wires Company: MTR Corporation Limited (MTRC) 2007 Detail Assessment on Point Machine Joints Company: Kowloon-canton Railway Corporation, KCRC 2007 Expert Opinion on the Mechanical Design and Drawing Company: Poon & Cheung, Solicitors. 2007 Application of Hydroelectric Technology in Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment Works Company: E&M Projects Division (Drainage Services Department）

2007 Fallen Containers Company: Johnson Stokes & Master 2008 Verifying the Property of GFRP Plates Company: Royton (Holding) Co., Ltd 2008 Safety Test of a Headrest Company: MTM Media Ltd 2008 Design of a Student E-book Company: Yick Shing Toys Manufacturing Co. Ltd 2008 Verification on the type of Air Hoses (Materials Characterization) Company: Hong Kong Airport Authority 2008 NGBT Roller Design Company: The Hong Kong Jockey Club 2009 Investigation on the Root Cause of Failure of U-bolts for Nursery Swing Company: Grow’n Up Limited 2009 Review on the WKE Tripwire System Company: MTR Corporation Limited (MTRC) 2010 Design of Composite Sandwich Modular Home Company: Custom Home (Australia) 2010 Lightweight Geopolymer Company: Wangers CFT Company (Australia) 2011 Life-cycle Assessment of Composites

Company: Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, Queensland Government.

2012 Life Extension of KCRC Trains Company: Mass Transit Railway Corporation Limited, Hong Kong. 2014 Study a Functional Feature Installed in a Vehicle Company: Linkalters 2014 Investigation on the Root Cause of Damage of Nylon Cargo Net Company: Heliservices 2015 Study Hair’s Quality Company: Philips Electronics Hong Kong Limited 2015 Inspection on Inset Type Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) Unit Company: Hong Kong International Airport