Dr. Karen L.Y. Woo 胡麗恩博士
Division Leader; Associate Programme Director of Associate Degree in Applied Science; Academic Co-ordinator and Lecturer, Geography and Resources Management / Generic Content - GE Level 2 Interdisciplinary Thematic Courses (Sustainable Communities), Division of Applied Science
karenwoo@hkbu.edu.hk3411 3372
Teaching Areas
Course(s) taught:- GRMG2100 Introduction to Geography and Environmental Resources Management
- GRMG2102 Understanding Environmental Issues in Hong Kong
- GRMG2103 Introduction to Geology and Geotourism
- TCSU2100 Sustainable Communities and the Environment
- ELSS2103 Internship for Environment, Conservation and Ecotourism
Research Interests
- Environmental Resources Management and Policy
- Nature Conservation
- Environmental Education
- Geotourism
- Sustainable Development
Professional Qualifications
- Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS)
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
Selected Publications
- 蔡慕贞胡丽恩 (2024 年6 月19 - 21日) 。 “地质公园科普-共融 共赏 香港分享”。在《中国地质学会旅游地学与地质公园研究分会地质公园科普研讨会》提交会议论文和进行口头演示。
- Cindy Choi and Karen Woo. (9 - 11 May 2024). Abstract submission “Assessing the Sustainability and Geotourism Resources of Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark: A SWOT Analysis”. The International Conference on Tourism Development and Investment in Sustainability, organized by The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
- 蔡慕贞和胡丽恩 (2023年08月22 - 24日)。“地质多样性:香港地质旅游的宝库”。在《中国地质学会旅游地学与地质公园研究分会第37届年会暨‘天上黄河・山水化隆’2023地学旅游週》提交会议论文和进行口头演示。
- Cindy Choi and Karen Woo (May 2023) “Engaging the Disabled People in Geotourism and Education Activities – Experience Sharing by Association for Geoconservation, Hong Kong”. Abstract submission and presentation in the International Conference on Sustainable, Transformative and Regenerative Tourism organised by Department of Geography and Resource Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
- 浸大国际学院与食德好联合发佈“业界厨余现况调查”(2022年06月14日) [HKBU CIE and Food Grace jointly release the results of the “Survey of Food Waste in the Catering Industry”]
- 浸大国际学院与绿色力量联合发布“林村居民对林村河及集水区的认知调查”(2022年03月26日) [HKBU CIE and Green Power jointly announce a survey on local perceptions of Lam Tsuen River and its catchment area]
- Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, Hong Kong Baptist University Library & Woo, Karen (2019). Map. Retrieved January 1, 2020, from Hong Kong Wildtracks: https://digital.lib.hkbu.edu.hk/hkwildtracks/
- 浸大国际学院与绿色力量联合发布“香港市民对郊野公园之意见调查”(2019年03月11日) [HKBU CIE and Green Power release results of public perception survey on Country Parks in Hong Kong]
- 第二次全港家居厨余现况大型调查报告暨建议书 (2018年7月) [Food Grace and HKBU CIE (Jul 2018). Report of Second Territorial-wide Survey of Household Food Waste in Hong Kong]
- 浸大国际学院与绿色力量联合新闻稿发布 (2018年02月14日):大屿山可持续发展民意调查 [HKBU CIE and Green Power. (14 Feb 2018). Joint Press Release on “Public Survey on Sustainable Development in Lantau”]
- 浸大国际学院新闻稿 (2017年03月22日):“地理及资源管理”专修调查:八成元朗居民希望“元朗明渠”復修成绿化河滨公园 [HKBU CIE. (22 Mar 2017). Press Release on “CIE Geography and Resources Management students conduct a community survey on residents’ perceptions of Yuen Long Nullah”]
Professional / Community Services
- Vice Chairman, Association for Geoconservation, Hong Kong. (2023 - 2025)
- Course Adviser in the Environment Service and Environmental Industry Sector, Community Leap (2022 - 2025)
- Third-party project evaluator in “Vessel Repair: Kwai Tsing Repair Service Station cum Train-the Trainer Programme” (Sep 2023 - Jul 2024)
Grants
- “Exploring the role of big data analytics in promoting smart low-carbon cities: A human-centered, community-based, and deep engagement approach in Hong Kong” (Jun 2021 - Jun 2024) awarded with Research Impact Fund (RIF) 2020/21, the Research Grants Council, the University Grants Committee (Project No.: R2002-20) and HKBU’s Matching Fund. Dr. Karen Woo is one of the Co-Principal Investigators.
- “Reducing Food Waste in Kwai Tsing” under Environmental Education and Community Action Projects awarded with Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) (2019 - 20) (Project No.: 2137). HKBU CIE is the sole co-organiser with Food Grace in this environmental community project and Dr. Karen Woo is the responsible staff.
- “The Sound Map of the Biodiversity of Hong Kong” under Environmental Education and Community Action Projects awarded with Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) (2016 - 17) (Project No.: 61). “The Hong Kong Bird Atlas, with the Engagement of Citizen Scientists” awarded with Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) (2016) (Project No.: 49/2015). HKBU CIE is the co-organiser with Hong Kong Bird Watching Society in the above two conservation projects and Dr. Karen Woo is the responsible staff. Please see the “Hong Kong Wildtracks” interactive biodiversity sound map at https://digital.lib.hkbu.edu.hk/hkwildtracks/
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