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Research interests
- Sleep and sleep disorders
- My research covers how sleep – including sleep quality, sleep problems, disorders, loss, deprivation and restriction – can affect daytime functioning, and also how our daytime behaviors and environmental factors such as stress, caffeine intake, napping, and occupational variables affect our night-time sleep.
- Clinical neuropsychology and neurocognitive functioning of healthy and patient populations
- Forgiveness, spirituality, and mental health
External Appointments
Honorary Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Hong Kong
Professional information
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PhD (Clin.Psy), R.Psych (Out of Province, B.C, Canada)
Member of Register of Clinical Psychologists accredited by Department of Health
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Nap right: A longitudinal day-to-day investigation of bidirectional sleep-mood associations in young adults with subclinical insomnia, depression, and anxiety using ecological momentary assessment and electroencephalography
LAU, E. Y. Y. (PI), Hinako, K. (CoI), Fiona, Y.-Y. H. (CoI), SUN, R. W. I. (CoI), CHEUNG, S.-H. (CoI), LEE, J. J. J. (CoI), CHAN, S. C. (CoI) & CHUNG, K. F. (CoI)
01/03/25 → 28/02/27
Project: Research project
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With Faith and Commitment, Chinese College Students May Remain Hopeful, Forgiving, and Restful, Predicting Self-and Other-compassion, and Meaning in Life after Adversities
LAU, E. Y. Y. (PI), LEE, C. K. J. (CoPI), MA,, H. Y. D. (CoI), SUN,, R. W. (CoI), CHEUNG,, S. H. (CoI), HUI,, H. C. (CoI) & CHEUNG,, S. F. (CoI)
01/08/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Research project
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Why Lose Sleep for Work if Sleep Works for You? Neurocognitive Affective Benefits of Home-based Sleep Extension in Chronically Sleep-restricted Emerging Adults
LAU, E. Y. Y. (PI), CHEUNG,, S. H. (CoI), Hsiao,, J. H. W. (CoI), LAM, Y. C. (CoI), Wong,, M. L. (CoI), Zhang,, J. (CoI) & CHIU, M. M. (CoI)
01/10/23 → 30/09/26
Project: Research project
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Flourishing Outcomes and Psychosocial Predictors of 10-year Trajectories of Sleep Quality in Emerging Adults
LAU, E. Y. Y. (PI) & CHEUNG,, S. H. (CoI)
01/01/20 → 31/12/22
Project: Research project
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The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Emotional Functioning and Its Electroencephalographic (EEG) Correlates
LAU, E. Y. Y. (PI), Hsiao,, J. H. (CoI), Li,, C. (CoI), Rusak,, B. (CoI), Zhang,, J. (CoI), Zhang,, J. (CoI) & YEE, T. S. L. (CoI)
01/01/18 → 31/12/20
Project: Research project
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Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months postpartum: A prospective mixed-method cohort study
CHOW, K. M., LEUNG, A. W. Y., HUI, L. L., YEUNG, K. H. T., LAU, E. Y. Y., ROLLINS, N. C. & NELSON, E. A. S., Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Pediatric Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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A content analysis of digital marketing strategies of formula companies and influencers to promote commercial milk formula in Hong Kong
NG, W. C., YEUNG, K. H. T., HUI, L. L., CHOW, K. M., LAU, E. Y. Y. & NELSON, E. A. S., Jul 2025, In: Maternal & Child Nutrition. 21, 3, e70007.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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A pilot study of sleep measurements in Japanese infants
KOJIMA, H., KIYAMA, S., LAU, E. Y. Y. & TSENG, C.-H., Sept 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Associations between napping habits with mood and insomnia symptoms in young adult nappers of Hong Kong
KOJIMA, H., SUN, R. W., MA, H. Y. D., CHEUNG, S.-H., CHEUNG, S. F., HUI, C. H. & LAU, E. Y. Y., Sept 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of group-based trajectory modeling of sleep duration across age groups and in relation to health outcomes
WANG, W., CHEUNG, S.-H., CHEUNG, S. F., SUN, R.-W., HUI, C. H., MA, H. Y. D. & LAU, E. Y. Y., Apr 2025, In: Sleep. 48, 4, zsaf021.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Prizes
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2nd Runner Up of Poster Presentation
LAM., Y. C. (Recipient), LAU,, N. T. K. (Recipient) & LAU, E. Y. Y. (Recipient), 17 Jun 2017
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2nd Runner-up of Poster Winner
Wong,, D. C. K. (Recipient), LAU,, K. N. T. L. (Recipient) & LAU, E. Y. Y. (Recipient), Jun 2016
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Best Poster Award
LAU,, K.N.-T. (Recipient), CHAN,, C. S. (Recipient), TSENG,, C.-H. (Recipient), LAM,, Y. C. (Recipient), CHENG, W. Y. S. (Recipient), TSE, M. S. D. (Recipient), CHUNG,, K.-F. (Recipient), WING,, Y.-K. (Recipient) & LAU, E. Y. Y. (Recipient), 12 Jun 2019
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Best Presentation Award
LAU, E. Y. Y. (Recipient), HINAKO,, K. (Recipient), TSENG,, C. (Recipient) & TOGASHI,, M. (Recipient), Dec 2024
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Poster Prize Winner
Lee, W. L. (Recipient), LAU,, K. N. T. (Recipient) & LAU, E. Y. Y. (Recipient), Jun 2016
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