Selected Research
Kurniawan, T. A., Khan, S., Mohyuddin, A., Haider, A., Lei, T. M. T., Othman, M. H. D., Goh, H. H., Zhang, D., Anouzla, A., Aziz, F., Mahmoud, M., Ali, I., Haddout, S., AbdulKareem-Alsultan, G., & Alkhadher, S. A. A. (2024). Technological solutions for air pollution control to mitigate climate change: An approach to facilitate global transition toward blue sky and net-zero emission. Chemical Papers, 78(12), 6843–6871. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-024-03594-0
Zacarias, H., Marques, J. A. L., Felizardo, V., Pourvahab, M., & Garcia, N. M. (2024). ECG forecasting system based on long short-term memory. Bioengineering, 11(1), 89. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering11010089
Ribeiro, P., Marques, J. A. L., Pordeus, D., Zacarias, L., Leite, C. F., Sobreira-Neto, M. A., Peixoto Jr, A. A., Oliveira, A. de M., & Madeiro, J. P. do V. (2024). Machine learning-based cardiac activity non-linear analysis for discriminating COVID-19 patients with different degrees of severity [Journal article]. Universidade Católica Portuguesa Repository. https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85173285676
Cheong, H.-H., Al-Azzawi, S., Al-Saedi, A., Al-Shuhaimi, N., Al-Shuhaimi, N. A., Al-Shuhaimi, A. H., Al-Shuhaimi, A. A., & Al-Shuhaimi, M. A. (2024). Identification of anticancer peptides from the genome of Candida albicans: In silico screening, in vitro and in vivo validations. Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling, 64(15), 6174–6189. https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85199025480
Kehdi, R. C., Silva, M. F. S., Cavalcante, L. R. L., Fiorenza, N. G., Viana, M., Leite, I. B., Silva, B. R. dos S., Assis, D. F. de, Cortez, P. C., Bezerra, D. L., Motta, P. C., Marques, J. A. L., Chaves Filho, A. J. M., Correia, É., Farias, A. A., Miyajima, F., Teixeira, A. L., Thomason, M. E., Carvalho, F. H. C., & Macedo, D. S. (2025). Cord blood cytokines/chemokines linked to delays in toddlers exposed to SARS-CoV-2 prenatally. https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105007877195
Khan, M. M. H., Kurniawan, T. A., Chandra, I., & Lei, T. M. T. (2025). Modeling PM₁₀ emissions in quarry and mining operations: Insights from AERMOD applications in Malaysia. https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105003558144
Lei, T., Cai, J., Cheng, W.-H., & Kurniawan, T. A. (2025). Application of deep learning techniques for air quality prediction: A case study in Macau. https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105006776952
Tang, N., Zhang, D., Sun, F., & Leung, C. T.-L. (2023). ‘Brick’ or ‘Bridge’? – The roles and functions of Chinese social workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. International Social Work, 67(3), 714-729. https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728231208005
Al-Razgan, M., Ali, Y. A., Neira-Molina, H., Ma, H., Du, W., & Ul Ain, Q. (2024). Optimizing fetal health status detection using quantum intelligent deep-learning methods on cardiotocographic data. SPIN, 14(1), 2440005. https://doi.org/10.1142/S2010324724400058
Nizamani, A. H., Chen, Z., Nizamani, A. A., Bhatti, M. A., Ma, H., & Du, W. (2025). Trans-EffNet: A hybrid model for brain tumor detection using EfficientNet and transformer encoder. IEEE. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10924814
ENSURE HEALTHY LIVES AND PROMOTE WELL-BEING FOR ALL AT ALL AGES
MENTAL-HEALTH EDUCATION
Mental Health and well-being are essential for a sustainable society.In the 2024-2025 academic year, 8% of our graduates earned degrees in Psychology. Equipped to enhance the mental health and well-being of their communities. We also launched a new Master’s programme in Social Work with specialisation in Mental Health. This is Macao’s first master’s degree programme dedicated specifically to mental health, contributing to the overall improvement of mental health care in Macao.
POLICIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
USJ is a smoke-free campus as smoking is not allowed on campus. This is in compliance with the Macao Regime for Prevention and Control of Tobacco Use. The use of tobacco products is prohibited in enclosed buildings and facilities, as well as during events, both indoors and outdoors. Under the Alcohol and Illegal Substances Policy, USJ is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from substance abuse.
COLLABORATIONS
Partnerships are important in making progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). USJ partners with the Macao government and other organisations to enhance the health of Macao’s population.
In the 2024-2025 academic year, we co-organised the USJ Blood Drive with the Macao Blood Transfusion Centre, attracting more than 20 students and staff. This initiative is an annual event that promotes health and well-being through community engagement and awareness, and encourages the USJ community to contribute to health and wellness. Additionally, in collaboration with the General Association of Chinese Students of Macau (AECM), we jointly released the Survey on the Mental Health of Secondary Students in Macao. The survey involved 7 local secondary schools; 1,017 students participated. Our professor, Dr Jayson Lou, Coordinator of the Master of Social Work programme at USJ, was the project monitor. The team urged schools, parents, and the government to ease academic pressure, support mental health, and prioritise student well-being.
HEALTH SERVICE
We provide free mental health support to our students and staff and to the community at a reduced rate through our Counselling Services. We are also promoting physical health through our sports facilities, which are shared with a local secondary school. USJ students and staff are welcome to use the fitness room/gym located on the 4th floor of the Residential Hall, as well as the swimming pool.