Teacher

Dr. Li Ming obtained his Bachelor of Science (Hons.), Master of Philosophy in Biology, and Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Prior to joining academia, he served as a Research Associate at the Institute of Chinese Medicine and the State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China at CUHK. His research interests span DNA barcoding, molecular authentication of Chinese medicines, phytochemistry, systematic botany, pharmaceutical efficacy of traditional Chinese medicines, and neural stem cell research. 

Since joining the Office of University General Education in 2012, Dr. Li has taught General Education (GE) Foundation, College GE, and University GE courses. He is committed to enhancing student learning through diversified pedagogical approaches, including experiential learning, flipped classrooms, blended learning, and peer-assisted learning. As a certified Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Supervisor and Supplemental Instruction (SI) Supervisor, he actively promotes collaborative and student-centered learning practices.

Dr. Li’s recent academic interests focus on sustainability education in higher education, with particular emphasis on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), sustainability curriculum mapping, and the impact of sustainability education within GE. In addition to his academic pursuits, he is a certified Wine Educator (WSET) and International Sake Lecturer (SSI) and is dedicated to promoting wine and sake cultures.

Recognitions

• 2015 JSE Outstanding Paper Award
• 2019 Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award (General Education)
• 2019 Exemplary Teaching Award in General Education
• 2021 University Education Award (Team)
• 2021 CUHK Nominee for University Grants Committee Teaching Award (Team)
• 2021 Positive Workplace Service Award (Individual Award)

• UGFN1000 In Dialogue with Nature
• UGFN1001 In Dialogue with Nature (Cross-institutional)
• GESH1010 Orientation and Outreach
• GESH4010 Work and Productive Life
• UGEB2296 Experiencing and Rethinking Science and Technology in Agriculture

• Li M, Zeng Z, Tai PKA. 2024. Sustainable Development Goals Course Inventory: A Preliminary Study at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Proceedings of the International Conference on New Approaches in Education. 1(1): Pp 1-9
• Li M. 2023. Designing Co-curriculum Experiential Learning Practice in Permaculture for Studying Science Classics. In J. Domenech, P. M. Alvarez-Hevia, A. Martinez-Varea, R. M. Llacer-Iglesias, D. Brunetto (Eds.). Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’23). Valencia: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia. Pp. 843-850
• Li M. 2022. Identification of Medicinal Materials Using Forensically Informative Nucleotide Sequencing. In Shaw PC, Cao H, Lo YT (ed.) Authentication of Chinese Medicinal Materials by DNA Technology (Second Edition): Techniques and Application. Singapore: World Scientific. Pp. 269-304
• Szeto WM, Li M, Wu VJ, Wong IKT, Cheng AHW, LEUNG MY. 2022. A Student Perspective on the Effectiveness of PASS in Seminar Courses: A Mixed-Method Study. Journal of Peer Learning 15:48-65
• Li M, Shaw PC. 2020. Aristolochiaceae. In Li DZ, Chen ZD, Wang H, Lu AM, Luo Y, Yu WB (ed.) The Families and Genera of Chinese Vascular Plants (Volume I). Beijing: Science Press. Pp 215 -219 [article in Chinese]
• Li M, Shaw PC. 2020. Vitaceae. In Li DZ, Chen ZD, Wang H, Lu AM, Luo Y, Yu WB (ed.) The Families and Genera of Chinese Vascular Plants (Volume II). Beijing: Science Press. Pp 858-866 [article in Chinese]
• Leung CH, Li M. 2020. On Humanist Science General Education: Ideas and Issues. Education Journal 48(1): 23-46 [article in Chinese]
• Li M, Lai CW, Szeto WM. 2019. Whiteboard Animations for Flipped Classrooms in a Common Core Science General Education Course. In J. Domenech, P. Merello, E. de la Poza, D. Blázquez, R. Peña-Ortiz (Eds.). 5th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’19). Valencia: Universität Politècnica de Valencia. Pp. 929-938
• Li M. 2018. In Dialogue with Nature: Experiential Learning Through Farming in a University Common Core Science General Education Course. Journal of Applied and Physical Sciences. 4(3):101-111
• Li M, Shaw PC. 2018. Aristolochiaceae. In Li DZ, Chen ZD, Wang H, Lu AM (ed.) A Dictionary of the Families and Genera of Chinese Vascular Plants. Beijing: Science Press
• Li M, Shaw PC. 2018. Vitaceae. In Li DZ, Chen ZD, Wang H, Lu AM (ed.) A Dictionary of the Families and Genera of Chinese Vascular Plants. Beijing: Science Press
• Lau KC, Li M, Liao L. 2018. Assessment of Students’ Views of Nature of Science in the Context of the Discovery of DNA Structure. In Vopava J, Douda V, Kratochvil R, Konecki M (ed.) Proceedings of MAC 2018 in Prague. Prague: MAC Prague Consulting s.r.o. Pp. 196-216
• Li M, Lai CW, Szeto WM. 2017. Whiteboard Animation: An Innovative Teaching and Learning Tool for Flipped Classrooms. In Nygaard C, Horsted A, Branch J, Bartholomew P (ed.). New Innovations in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Oxfordshire: Libri Publishing Ltd. Pp. 159-175
• McGuire W, Evans R, Li M, Midford S. 2017. Student-Centred E-Learning. In Nygaard C, Horsted A, Branch J, Bartholomew P (ed.) New Innovations in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Oxfordshire: Libri Publishing Ltd. Pp. 113-123
• Lo YT, Li M, Shaw PC. 2015. Identification of constituent herbs in ginseng decoctions by DNA markers. Chinese Medicine 10(1): 1-8
• Li M, Au KY, Lam H, Cheng L, But PPH, Shaw PC. 2014. Molecular identification and in vitro cytotoxicity study of traditional Chinese medicines that are commonly confused with Aristolochia species. Food Chemistry 147: 332-339
• Jiang LL, Wong KL, Wong YT, Chen WT, Li M, Lau CBS, Shaw PC. 2014 Helicase-dependent amplification is effective in distinguishing Ginseng from American ginseng. Food Control 43: 199-205
• Li M, Wong YL, Jiang LL, Wong KL, Wong YT, Lau CBS, Shaw PC. 2013. Application of novel loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for rapid authentication of the herbal tea ingredient Hedyotis diffusa Willd. Food Chemistry 141(3): 2522-2525
• Li M, He J, Jiang LL, Ng ESK, Wang H, Lam FFY, Zhang YM, Tan NH, Shaw PC. 2013. The anti-arthritic effects of Aconitum vilmorinianum, a folk herbal medicine in Southwestern China. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 147(1): 122-127
• Li M, But PPH, Shaw PC. 2013. Molecular identification of traditional medicinal materials. In Huang LQ (ed.). Molecular Pharmacognosy. Dordrecht: Springer. Pp.45-66
• Li M, Au KY, Lam H, Cheng L, Jiang RW, But PPH, Shaw PC. 2012. Identification of Baiying (Herba Solani Lyrati) commodity and its toxic substitute Xungufeng (Herba Aristolochiae Mollissimae) using DNA barcoding and chemical profiling techniques. Food Chemistry 135(3): 1653-1658
• Li M, Choi ST, Tsang KS, Shaw PC, Lau KF. 2012. DNA microarray expression analysis of baicalin-induced differentiation of C17.2 neural stem cells. ChemBioChem 13(9): 1286-1290
• Li M, Wong KL, Chan WH, Li JX, But PPH, Cao H, Shaw PC. 2012. Establishment of DNA barcodes for the identification of the botanical sources of the Chinese ‘cooling’ beverage. Food Control 25(2): 758-766
• Yu J, Li M, Guo X, Wang RJ, Chiu SW, Shaw PC, But PPH. 2012. Value of FINS depends on choice of DNA locus as shown in Baihuasheshecao. Journal of Food and Drug Analysis 20(4): 879-886
• But PPH, Li M, Wan MSM, Chan YM. 2012. Exacum paucisquamum (C.B. Clarke) Klack., a new record of mycoheterotroph (Gentianaceae) to the flora of Hong Kong. Taiwania 57(3): 300-304
• Li M, Cao H, But PPH, Shaw PC. 2011. Identification of herbal medicinal materials using DNA barcodes. Journal of Systematics and Evolution 49(3): 271-283
• Li M, Tsang KS, Choi ST, Li KH, Shaw PC, Lau KF. 2011. Neuronal differentiation of C17.2 neural stem cells induced by a natural flavonoid, baicalin. ChemBioChem 12(3): 449-456
• Li M, Zhang YBK, But PPH, Shaw PC. 2011. Forensically informative nucleotide sequencing (FINS) for the authentication of Chinese medicinal materials. Chinese Medicine 6(1): 42
• Li M, Ling KH, Lam H, Shaw PC, Cheng L, Techen N, Khan IA, Chang YS, But PPH. 2010. Cardiocrinum seeds as a replacement for Aristolochia fruits in treating cough. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 130(2): 429-432
• Li M, Jiang RW, Hon PM, Cheng L, Zhou JR, Li LL, Shaw PC, But PPH. 2010. Authentication of the anti-tumor herb Baihuasheshecao with bioactive marker compounds and molecular sequences. Food Chemistry 119(3): 1239-1245
• Lou SK, Wong KL, Li M, But PPH, Tsui KW, Shaw PC. 2010. An integrated web medicinal materials DNA database: MMDBD (Medicinal Materials DNA Barcode Database). BMC Genomics 11(1): 402

• Co-supervisor, “Beyond Simulation: AI-powered Hardware-in-the-Loop Experiential Learning for Next-Generation Sustainability Education” Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant for 2025-28 Triennium; 2-2026 to 4-2028, HK$816,698
• Co-supervisor, “Integrating Al in Assessment for Learning Enhancement & Grading Efficiency” Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant for 2022-25 Triennium; 5-2024 to 6-2025, HK$485,378
• Principal Supervisor, “Consolidating Peer Learning at CUHK for Synergy and Furthering Development” University Education Award Funding Scheme, Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant for 2022-25 Triennium; 03-2024 to 06-2025; HK$200,000
• Co-supervisor, “Supporting Internationalization of Curriculum for Sustainability Education” Funding Scheme for Initiatives on Internationalization of Curriculum, Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant for 2022-25 Triennium; 11-2023 to 04-2025; HK$299,082
• Co-supervisor, “The Peer Advantage: Harnessing the Power of Peer Learning for First-Year Growth and University Transitions” Funding Scheme to Enhance Student Engagement and Address Student Learning Needs, Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant for 2022-25 Triennium; 08-2023 to 06-2025; HK$300,000
• Co-supervisor, “Evaluation of the Revision of the General Education Foundation Programme” Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant for 2022-25 Triennium; 01-2023 to 06-2025; HK$1,355,768
• Principal Supervisor, “Advancing Sustainability Education at CUHK and beyond via General Education and Cross-sector Synergy”, Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant for 2022-25 Triennium; 12-2022 to 04-2025; HK$1,932,040
• Project Leader, “Popularization of SDGs and Targets using Animations for a Wider Community”, Sustainable Development Goals Action Fund 2022; 10-2022 to 9-2024; HK$49,993
• Project Leader, “Animations for SDGs and Targets (Phase 2)”, Sustainable Development Goals Action Fund 2021; 1-2022 to 12-2023; HK$50,000
• Principal Supervisor, “A Pilot Collaborative Teaching and Learning of Common-core GE Courses with Ursinus College”, Grant Scheme for Internationalization of Curriculum for the 2019-22 Triennium; 09-2020 to 06-2022; HK$100;000
• Project Leader, “Animations for SDGs and Targets”, Sustainable Development Goals Action Fund 2020; 8-2020 to 9-2021; HK$46,155
• Principal Supervisor, “Engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to Cultivate Global Citizens”, Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant for 2019-22 Triennium; 12-2019 to 07-2022; HK$2,497,600
• Co-supervisor, “Engaging students as partners with Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)”, Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant for 2019-22 Triennium; 11-2019 to 07-2022; HK$1,434,000
• Principal Supervisor, “Development of Experiential-learning Schemes for the General Education Foundation Programme”, Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant for 2019-22 Triennium; 12-2019 to 06-2022; HK$499,762
• Project Leader, “Permaculture as a Sustainable Way of Living – Experiencing the Principles through Farming Practices”, Sustainable Development Goal Programme; 08-2019 to 12-2019, HK$ 31,500
• Project Leader, “Development of the Mobile App ‘GE101’ for Blended Learning in the GEF Programme”, Courseware Development Grant Scheme; 09-2018 to 05-2019; HK$90,000
• Project Member, “Developing Micro-modules for Virtual Reality Experience in UGFN1000”, Micro-module Courseware Development Grant Scheme 2: Studies in Foundation Courses; 01-2018 to 10-2018; HK$100;000
• Co-supervisor, “Applying Socratic Method in Peer Learning”, Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant for 2016-19 Triennium; 01-2018 to 06-2019; HK$99,950
• Principal Supervisor, “Experiencing Classics in the GEF Programme through Farming”, Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant for 2016-2019 Triennium; 11-2017 to 06-2019; HK$91,910
• Project Leader, “Flipping the Classrooms of the Two Foundation Courses in GEF Programme using Whiteboard Animations”, Micro-module Courseware Development Grant Scheme 2: Studies in Foundation Courses 2017-18; 11-2017 to 10-2018; HK$84,750
• Project Leader, “Building Whiteboard Animations for Flipped Classroom in GEF Courses”, Micro-module Courseware Development Grant Scheme 2: Studies in Foundation Courses 2016-17; 05-2017 to 04-2018; HK$99,800
• Co-supervisor, “A Collaborative Project on Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)”, Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant for 2016-19 Triennium; 09-2016 to 06-2019; HK$500,000
• Project Leader, “UGFN-animated: Flipped Classroom with Whiteboard Animations”, Micro-Module Courseware Development Grant Scheme 2: Studies in Foundation Courses 2015-16; 01-2016 to 12-2016; HK$87,500