Kevin Cheng

Prof. Kevin Cheng is an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean (Research) at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He holds a PhD in Criminology from the University of Hong Kong, and has earned the CUHK Research Excellence Award 2015-16.

• JD and PCLL from CUHK Faculty of Law
• Bachelor of Arts (with distinction) in Criminology and Political Science from the University of Toronto

His research focuses on Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Socio-legal Studies, emphasizing empirical analysis of Hong Kong's legal system. Recent work compares sentencing guidelines internationally and explores procedural justice legitimacy.

He has received substantial competitive funding including multiple General Research Fund (GRF) grants and the Impact Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme. His publications span leading journals like the British Journal of Criminology and Punishment & Society, demonstrating interdisciplinary methodological rigor.

• 2023 Cambridge monograph on guilty plea timing
• 2022 comparative studies on drug sentencing and gender disparities
• 2020 empirical analyses of sentencing deviations

His academic leadership combines empirical inquiry with policy-relevant analysis, addressing contemporary challenges in Hong Kong's unique post-colonial legal environment.