Even Yee Man LEUNG

Excited to get Zebrawood (Microberlinia bisulcata) samples in Cameroon! (Photo credit: Tim).

Hi! I'm Even. My dad gave me this name to encourage balance in all things, and it echoes my Chinese name, "Yee Man". Born and raised in Hong Kong, I've always been intrigued by the exceptionally high biodiversity in the city. Who would have thought this metropolis could nurture so much wildlife? 

I completed both my Bachelor's and PhD in Ecology & Biodiversity at HKU. I'm generally interested in all wildlife, but my favourite is plants. Plants are quiet and graceful, subtly supporting other members of the ecosystem by providing shelter, food and oxygen. My PhD project examined the timber trade in Asia and Africa, revealing illegal supply chains through social network analysis of seizure data, assessing the ecological consequences of armed conflict using remote sensing, and exploring conservation implications using population genomics. I have also worked on side projects on Hong Kong Danaid butterfly tracking, parent-child perceptions of snakes, and other wildlife trade studies.  

Throughout my studies,  I've developed a keen interest in environmental education, across both formal (tertiary) and informal learning. I am an Advance HE Fellow and recipient of the Excellent Teaching Assistant Award 2022-23. Outside of the University, I stay active in the community, by coordinating the "Take Action! 2021" program and leading ecotours for various NGOs.

I am many things: a conservation scientist, an educator, a "lab rat", a dog and cat lover, a trampolinist (coach and judge) and a Cantopop fan. Feel free to contact me at evenleungym (at) gmail.com to talk about research, HKU life, Cantopop, trampolining or furry pets!

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My cat "Mao jai"
(means little cat in Canto)

Trampolining!

My Mongrel Momo