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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
Personal profile
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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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A randomised control trial of an individualised and AI-assisted nap-optimisation protocol in emerging adults with subclinical insomnia, depression, and anxiety
LAU, E. Y. Y. (PI), Prof, C. A. B. (CoI), Prof, C. C. S. (CoI), Prof, C. K. F. (CoI), Prof, H. Y. Y. F. (CoI), Prof, H. J.H.-W. (CoI), KOJIMA, H. (CoI), Dr, L. J. J. J. (CoI), Prof, L. J. (CoI) & Dr, S. I. R. W. (CoI)
26/06/26 → 30/09/27
Project: Research project
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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 → 31/12/27
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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Examining the effects of horticulture-based interventions on students’ well-being: A systematic review
CHAN, S. F., KAWUKI, J., SUBRAMANIAM, M., BROADBENT, E., LAU, E. Y. Y. & LUI, K. F. H., 2026, In: Education Sciences. 16, 723.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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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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From barriers to benefits: A personalized sleep intervention enhances sleep duration and emotional health in chronic short sleepers
WANG, W., MA, H. Y. D., CHIU, M. M., CHEUNG, S. F., HUI, C. H., WONG, M. L., HSIAO, J.H.-W., SUN, R. W., LAM, Y. C., OKABE, A. B., CHAN, C. H. & LAU, E. Y. Y., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: British Journal of Psychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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High-intensity circuit training plus sleep health intervention for sleep improvement: A randomized clinical trial
ZHANG, B., ZHENG, C., LIAO, Q., ZHANG, H., FANG, Y., WANG, W., SONG, H. H., LAU, E. Y. Y., TSE, A. C. Y., LO, S. K. & SUN, F., Feb 2026, In: JAMA Network Open. 9, 2, e2556927.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Ru-SATED scale and Sleep Health Index: A systematic review of two leading multidimensional sleep health measures and frameworks across the globe
Meng, R., BaHammam, A. S., Dzierzewski, J. M., Yang, N., Vézina-Im, L. A., LAU, E. Y. Y., Sun, I. R., Gregory, A. M., Zeitzer, J. M., Quan, S. F., Dietch, J. R., Szklo-Coxe, M., Dautovich, N. D., Stranges, S., Tahmasian, M., Jean-Louis, G., Thompson, M. G., Jackson, C. L., Matricciani, L. & Tang, N. K. Y. & 32 others, , 2026, In: Sleep Medicine Reviews. 88, 102296.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
Prize: Prizes / Awards
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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
Prize: Prizes / Awards
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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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