c. Mathematical Modelling of Marine Water Quality and Eutrophication Dynamics
Water pollution is an important problem of particular relevance to Hong Kong and it has been recognised as such for many years. Despite actions taken to curtail pollution it is generally agreed that with the continuing increase in population and industrialisation, water quality in Hong Kong has been deteriorating in recent years especially in semi- enclosed bays with poor flushing rates. A case in point is Tolo Harbour where organic discharges could lead to serious eutrophication of the water body. Professor Y.K. Cheung and Dr. J.H.W. Lee of the University of Hong Kong propose to embark on a research programme -
the first of its kind in Hong Kong - aimed at developing quantitative modelling of water quality parameters in general and eutrophication dynamics in parti- cular. Impressed by the timeliness as well as the importance of this research, which involves cooperation with both Japanese and Dutch laboratories, the Trustees agreed to provide a grant of HK$530,000 over a 4 year period.
3. Micro-Viscometry
The viscosity changes in fluids under impact are of considerable interest and practical importance but the literature reveals a number of discrepancies in findings obtained by investigators using different methods of measurement. Professor C.L. Chow, Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the University of Hong Kong, requested the Foundation for support to carry out detailed studies using optical methods in collaboration with Professor A. Cameron and Dr. G.R. Paul of London, the leading experts in this field. In the hope that the research might lead to definitive values being obtained, the Trustees authorised a grant of HK$299,000 spread over three years.
4. Development of the Hong Kong Baptist College
In view of the recent upgrading of status of the Baptist College and its recognition for support by Government, the Trustees were favourably disposed to assist in its development by enabling it to invite a senior scholar from overseas to act as a consultant to the College. In response to an application from Dr. Daniel C.W. Tse, President of the College, they therefore agreed to make a grant of HK$97,200 in order that Professor Norman Hunt, Vice-Principal of the University of Edinburgh, could spend six months of the academic year 1984/85 as Distinguished Visiting Scholar to assist in the development of the Business Faculty in particular and of the Baptist College in general.
5. Growth of Infants in Hong Kong
The pattern of physical growth of weight, length and head circumference during infancy and early childhood in Hong Kong children is unusual when compared with international reference standards. During the first six months the mean curves of growth closely follow the reference standard. Over the following 6-12 months there is a slowing of growth and especially of weight gain; from about 18 months onwards the growth once again follows the reference standard. Where opinion has been expressed to account for this faltering of growth, undernutrition during weaning due to prolonged use of rice congee foods has been held responsible. Professor D.P. Davies (Professor of Paediatrics in the Medical School of the Chinese University of Hong Kong) considers that the role of nutrition may have been exaggerated and that other (e.g. genetic) factors may be involved. Shatin New Town, with its "social mix", provides an ideal situation for studying this problem a solution to
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