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Prof. Noam Noked is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, specializing in tax law and policy. He serves as Director of the Faculty’s Ph.D. and M.Phil. programs and is an Honorary Secretary of Hong Kong’s Joint Liaison Committee on Taxation. Education: Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), Harvard Law School LL.M. (requirements fulfilled, degree waived), Harvard Law School LL.B., Tel Aviv University Faculty of Law B.A., Accounting Department, Tel Aviv University Research Interests: Tax policy and international taxation Tax administration and compliance Law and economics intersections His work focuses on combating offshore tax evasion, mandatory disclosure rules, and aligning domestic tax frameworks with global minimum standards. Scientific Awards: Research Excellence Award (2023-24) Young Researcher Award, CUHK (2020) John M. Olin Prize for Best Paper in Law & Economics (2010) Research Grants: HK$481,000 General Research Fund (2023-2025): "New Ways to Compete: How Hong Kong Can Adapt to the New International Tax Order" HK$475,000 General Research Fund (2021-2023): "Mandatory Disclosure Rules: Development, Policy Analysis, and Implications for Financial Centers" HK$470,000 Early Career Scheme (2019-2021): "Regularization of Tax Noncompliance: Comparative Legal Analysis and Proposal for China"
Professor Samson Yuen serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Government and International Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Baptist University, where he actively engages in research and teaching on political systems in Greater China. His institutional affiliation includes the Academy of Geography, Sociology and International Studies under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and he maintains professional communication in Cantonese, Putonghua, and English through his official university email samsonyuen@hkbu.edu.hk. His scholarly focus spans four interconnected domains critical to contemporary Asian political analysis: China Studies: Comprehensive examination of China's political evolution, policy frameworks, and socio-economic transformations HK Politics & Governance: In-depth analysis of Hong Kong's unique administrative system, constitutional challenges, and evolving autonomy Political Science & International Relations: Theoretical and empirical investigations into global political dynamics with regional specialization Social Movement: Systematic study of collective action, protest dynamics, and civil society development in Chinese contexts These research strands demonstrate his commitment to understanding political transitions and governance complexities across Greater China through rigorous interdisciplinary methodologies.
Professor Roni Michaely is The Hong Kong Jockey Club Professor in Finance and Entrepreneurship at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Business School, where he also serves as Associate Dean (Global Engagement), Chair of Finance and Entrepreneurship, and Co-director of the HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute. He is the Founder & Executive Director of the HKU-TLV Innovation Hub and a research member at the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI). Previously, he was The Rudd Family Professor of Finance at Cornell University and Cornell Tech. Professor Michaely's research focuses on empirical corporate finance, corporate governance, ESG (examining how financial markets and institutions affect sustainability and climate change), and entrepreneurial finance. His work addresses how informational and agency frictions in capital markets influence managers, investors, and information providers' decisions and outputs, and their effect on capital market efficiency. He has published over 80 academic papers in top finance journals including the Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Financial Economics. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on sustainability and corporate governance issues, with significant research on ESG investing, index fund monitoring, and the impact of social responsibility on firms. The research shows a clear trend toward examining how financial institutions and markets influence corporate behavior regarding environmental and social issues, with several high-impact papers published in leading journals between 2019-2024. Professor Michaely has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career: 2024 Review of Finance best paper award 2024 Antitrust Writing Award Best paper award of the 2023 Financial Management Association International Best paper at the 2022 French Finance Association 2020 Review of Finance best paper award 2017 Distinguish research award of the Eastern Finance Association With over 33,000 citations, Professor Michaely is recognized as one of the most prolific researchers in finance. He has given over 300 invited research talks worldwide and collaborates with scholars from Asia, the US, and Europe. He has also co-founded two startups and serves on the advisory boards of several others. His practical experience includes serving as Director of the Israeli Securities Authority (1998-2003) and as chairperson of Tachlit investment committee. Professor Michaely leads the HKU-TLV Innovation Hub, which fosters collaboration between entrepreneurs from HK and China with those from Israel and Europe. This initiative aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, establish intellectual exchanges between the regions, and leverage Israel's strong startup ecosystem to benefit students, scholars, and business leaders from both areas.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)Hong Kong SAR
Chao Xi serves as Dean and Professor at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), a position he has held since joining CUHK in 2007. Internationally recognized for expertise in Chinese law and corporate governance, he previously held leadership roles including Interim Dean and Associate Dean (Research). His scholarly contributions have earned him multiple CUHK Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Awards (2010, 2017, 2022) and the CUHK Research Excellence Award (2009-2010). Professor Xi holds a PhD and LLM in Commercial and Corporate Law from the University of London, and an LLB from Sun Yat-Sen University. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), reflecting his professional engagement in dispute resolution. His research centers on Chinese corporate law, securities regulation, and empirical legal studies, with recent emphasis on Greater Bay Area legal harmonization and cross-border data flows. He pioneers data-driven methodologies to analyze judicial behavior and corporate governance mechanisms in China, bridging legal theory with practical regulatory challenges. His work consistently examines the political economy of lawmaking and enforcement in China’s evolving market. Recent publications reveal three dominant trends: empirical analysis of shareholder voting mechanisms in Chinese listed companies, regulatory challenges in Greater Bay Area integration, and cryptocurrency/data flow regulation. His scholarship increasingly incorporates comparative perspectives while maintaining China-specific contextualization, with growing focus on policy implementation challenges. Professor Xi’s honors include: CUHK Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award (2022, 2017, 2010) CUHK Young Researcher Award (2011) CUHK Research Excellence Award (2009-2010) He currently leads nine major research projects totaling over HK$10 million, including a HK$6.86 million Research Impact Fund project on Greater Bay Area business law harmonization (2024-2029) and multiple General Research Fund grants. His public service includes membership on the Hong Kong SAR Department of Justice’s Greater Bay Area Task Force and the HKSAR Government’s Public Policy Research Funding Scheme Assessment Panel, demonstrating his commitment to legal reform and policy development. Professor Xi directs CUHK’s legal research initiatives on Chinese corporate governance and Greater Bay Area integration, collaborating with mainland Chinese institutions and international partners to address regulatory fragmentation through empirical scholarship and policy engagement.
Professor Dorothy TSE Hiu Hung serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities and Creative Writing at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University, where she contributes to the Academy of Language and Culture's interdisciplinary mission. Her research spans critical intersections of literary theory, cultural politics, and creative practice across Chinese and global contexts. This expansive scholarly profile bridges traditional humanities with contemporary socio-political analysis. Key research domains include: Chinese Language & Literature Comparative Literature Creative Arts Cultural Studies & Policy Drama / Theatre History Literacy Theory & Criticism Translation HK Politics & Governance Social Movement
Professor Daphne Ngar-yin Mah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and serves as the Director of the Asian Energy Studies Centre. Named as one of the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University in 2022, she has established herself as a leading expert in energy policy and governance in Asian contexts. Dr. Mah received her Ph.D. from The University of Hong Kong, M.Sc. from The University of Nottingham (UK), and BSSc from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both geographical and energy studies with international perspectives. Her research focuses on the social dimensions of energy transitions, with particular expertise in smart grids, urban solar energy, energy communities, and comparative energy governance across Asian cities. Dr. Mah employs interdisciplinary approaches that bridge geography, policy studies, and energy technology assessment to examine how communities and institutions navigate the complex challenges of sustainable energy development. Her work often emphasizes participatory governance models and the role of social learning in energy transitions. Analysis of Dr. Mah's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on understanding the socio-political dimensions of energy transitions in Asian contexts. Her work spans multiple research streams including energy governance frameworks, community engagement in renewable energy adoption, energy poverty and justice issues, and regional energy collaboration in the Greater Bay Area. A distinctive feature of her research is the comparative approach, examining energy transitions across multiple Asian cities to identify transferable lessons and context-specific challenges. World's Top 2% Scientist (2022) (named by Stanford University) Faculty/School of Social Sciences Performance Award in Teaching (Team Teaching), HKBU (2024) Faculty Performance Award in Team Teaching 2023/24 (Faculty of Social Sciences Team) Performance Award in Scholarly Work for the Faculty of Social Sciences (2022), HKBU Faculty Award for Early Career Academic (Research)(2014), HKBU Chevening Scholarship Dr. Mah has demonstrated exceptional success in securing research funding, having led 32 research projects as principal investigator totaling over HK$11.4 million. Her grant portfolio includes significant awards from the Research Grants Council (including General Research Fund and Research Impact Grant projects), Greenpeace East Asia, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and various government bodies. She has established strong collaborative networks across Asia and with international institutions, frequently working with researchers from Japan, South Korea, China, and Europe. Dr. Mah also serves as Chairperson of the Hong Kong Geographical Association (2023-2025) and is actively involved in community engagement through initiatives like the Hong Kong Solar Partnership. As Director of the Asian Energy Studies Centre, Dr. Mah leads a multidisciplinary research team focused on energy transitions in Asian contexts. She is also the founding convener of the Asian Low-Carbon Universities-Cities Network (ALUN), which connects academic institutions with city governments to accelerate low-carbon transitions. Through her role as co-founding editor of the Journal of Asian Energy Studies, she has helped establish an important platform for scholarly discourse on energy issues in the region.
