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Dr. ZHENG Chen

Health and Physical Education

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Dr. ZHENG Chen

Dr. ZHENG Chen

Assistant Professor

czheng@eduhk.hk

29487844

D4-2/F-09

Qualification
  • Ph.D. (Education), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • M.Sc. (Exercise Science), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • B.Ed. (Sports Science), Beijing Sport University
Area of Teaching
  • Physical Activity for Health
  • Physical Activity, Health and Fitness in School Populations
  • Research Methods
Research Expertise
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior
  • Obesity, Aging, and Cardio-metabolic Health
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Recent Publications:

  • Zhang, B.R., Zheng, C., Liao, Q., Zhang, H.W., Fang, Y., Wang, W., Song, H.Q, Lau, E.Y., Tse, A.C., Lo, S.K., Sun, F.H.* (2026). High-intensity circuit training plus sleep-health intervention for sleep: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Network Open. 9(2),e2556927. doi: 1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.56927.
  • Zheng, C.#, Poon, E.T.#, Huang, J.L., Wan, K.W., Sun, F.H., Sit, C.H., Wong, M.C., Huang, J.H.*, Wong, S.H.* (2026) Effects of wearing a surgical face mask on cardiac biomarkers, respiratory function, and perceptual responses during exercise in a hot and humid climate at different intensities: a randomized crossover trial. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation. 18(108):1-12. doi: 10.1186/s13102-026-01532-z.
  • Zheng, C.#, Yu, F.Y.#, Chan, P.S.#, Sun, F.H., Chen, X.K., Huang, W.Y., Wong, S.H., Fang, Y., Wang, Z.X.* (2024) Receiving three doses of inactivated or mRNA COVID-19 vaccines was associated with lower odds of long COVID symptoms among people with a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Hong Kong, China: A cross-sectional survey study. Epidemiology and Infection. 11(152): e166. doi: 10.1017/S0950268824001687
  • Zheng, C.#, Chen, X.K.#, Sit, C.H., Liang, X., Li, M.H., Ma, A.C., Wong, S.H.* (2024) Effect of physical exercise-based rehabilitation on long COVID: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 56(1): 143-154. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003280.
  • Zheng, C., Chen J.J., Dai, Z.H., Wan, K.W., Sun, F.H., Huang, J.H., Chen, X.K.* (2024) Physical exercise-related manifestations of long COVID: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness. 22(4), 341-349. doi: 10.1016/j.jesf.2024.06.001.

Current Research Projects:

  • Effects of 5:2 Diet Combined with High-intensity Interval Training on Liver Fat Content and Appetite in Men with MASLD: A Comparative Randomized Controlled Trial, 01/02/2026-31/01/2028, PI, HMRF Research Fellowship Scheme, (10240037), HKD 915,960
  • Combination of Time-restricted Eating with Aerobic-resistance Exercise Training to Improve Body Composition in Older Adults with Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 01/01/2026-31/12/2028, PI, RGC ECS 2025/26,
    (28614425), HKD 1,199,823
  • Association Between Non-Nutritive Sweeteners, Exercise, Gut Microbiota, and Metabolic Health in Adults with Obesity, 01/08/2025-31/07/2026, PI, Dean’s Research Fund – Interdisciplinary Research Scheme (IDS), EdUHK (FLASS/DRF/IDS-1), HKD 180,000
  • Time-Restricted Eating Plus Morning or Evening Exercise to Alleviate Metabolic Syndrome in Physically Inactive Adults with Central Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 16/06/2025-15/12/2026, PI, Seed Funding Grant, EdUHK, (RG 106/2024-2025R), HKD 175,000