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Jyh-An Lee is a Professor and founding Executive Director of the Centre for Legal Innovation and Digital Society (CLINDS) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Faculty of Law. He leads the New Ventures Legal Team (NVLT) and holds advisory roles at institutions like the European Center for E-Commerce & Internet Law and National University of Singapore. Education : JSD (Stanford), LLM (Harvard), MBA & LLB (National Taiwan University) Admissions : Practicing lawyer in Taiwan His research interests focus on Intellectual Property , AI and the Law , Law & Digital Technology , and Asian Law . He has contributed to landmark studies on NFTs, metaverse legal frameworks, cybersecurity, and IP litigation in Asia. The scientific awards he has received include: CUHK PhD IMPAC Award (2024-25) CUHK Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award (2023, 2019) CUHK Outstanding Research Impact Award (2022-23) Numerous other university and faculty-level honors His work has been cited by major international courts and agencies. He is also a TRAIL Academic Fellow and active in policy advisory roles for Creative Commons and IP offices in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Dr. Damien Charrieras is an Associate Professor at the School of Creative Media , City University of Hong Kong, where he serves as Program Leader for the Master of Art in Creative Media and deputy program leader for the PhD in Creative Media. His work bridges cultural studies, new media theory, and the intersection of financial technologies with artistic practices through the ACIM Laboratory for Interventions in Speculative Finance . Doctoral research on digital artists' trajectories in Montreal FRQSC Postdoctoral Fellowship at McGill University Research spans game engine design , datafication of creativity , blockchain in art , and post-anthropocentric creative processes . With over HK$3.14M in grants as Principal Investigator, he explores situated digital creativity in urban contexts, critical worldbuilding pedagogy , and the mediation of technical systems in cultural production. His publications in Cities , Organized Sound , and Human Relations analyze the reconfiguration of artistic practices through software infrastructures and automation paradigms. Scientific awards include: FRQSC Postdoctoral Fellowship
Professor Michael C.L. CHAU serves as Professor and Deputy Area Head of Innovation and Information Management at The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Business and Economics. He also holds the position of Associate Director at the HKU HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, and serves on the HKU Senate and Court. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona and a B.Sc. in Computer Science (Information Systems) from the University of Hong Kong. Dr. Chau's research spans business analytics, artificial intelligence, web mining, fintech, smart health, and security informatics. His work focuses on applying data/text/web mining techniques to business, education, and social domains. He leads the Artificial Intelligence Research Group at HKU Business School, which has secured significant funding from the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, Food and Health Bureau, and other agencies for projects including 'The Invisible Hand in Crowdfunding' and 'Factors Moderating the Predictive Power of Social Media Sentiment on Stock Returns'. His publication portfolio includes over 150 articles in premier journals like MIS Quarterly, JMIS, and IEEE Transactions, with recent work exploring large language models, hate speech detection, and disaster-related social media analysis. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections across computer science, information systems, and business applications. INFORMS ISS Design Science Award (2020) IEEE ITSS Leadership Award in Intelligence and Security Informatics (2020) AIS Sandra Slaughter Service Award (2016) HKU Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2014) Faculty Research Postgraduate Supervision Award (2020 & 2025) Cited over 9,400 times (h-index = 47) Dr. Chau actively mentors doctoral students and has supervised numerous PhD graduates who now hold academic positions at institutions including Fudan University, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, and the University of Maryland. His research grants portfolio demonstrates sustained funding success across diverse areas including blockchain, mental health applications, and social media analytics. The Artificial Intelligence Research Group he leads maintains strong industry connections through projects with Hong Kong Red Cross and the Hospital Authority.
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Stuart Hargreaves is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law , The Chinese University of Hong Kong . His research focuses on information and privacy law and constitutional law and legal theory , reflecting his prior legal practice and academic background. Education: SJD, University of Toronto (2013) BCL, Oxford University (2008) JD, Osgoode Hall Law School (2006) BA in Politics & Sociology, McGill University (2000) His work examines the intersection of artificial intelligence and legal education , with projects like “Teaching Avatars” using AI for educational content creation. He also investigates surveillance technologies , privacy law , and constitutional rights in the context of Hong Kong’s political and legal environment. Scientific Awards and Grants: CUHK Teaching Excellence Award (2017) CUHK Direct Grant for Research University Grants Committee Teaching Development Grant Research Grants Council General Research Fund Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship Google Policy Fellowship He has contributed to AI in legal pedagogy through multiple conference presentations (e.g., “Teaching Avatars” at the 2024 CUHK Teaching & Learning Innovation Expo) and serves on the Board of Advisors for Teach for Hong Kong . His external roles include journal reviewing and LAWASIA membership.
Professor Tse-Chun Lin serves as Professor and Head of the Finance Area at HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong. He joined HKU in 2009 as Assistant Professor, achieving tenure and promotion to Associate Professor in 2015 and full Professor in 2018. His research appears in premier journals including American Economic Review, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies, with coverage in The Economist, WSJ, and Bloomberg. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Amsterdam M.Phil. in Economics, Tinbergen Institute M.B.A., National Chengchi University B.A. in Economics, National Taiwan University Professor Lin's research centers on Behavioral Finance, Empirical Asset Pricing, and Financial Markets. He investigates how cognitive limitations, psychological biases, and information asymmetry influence investor decisions and market dynamics. His work frequently employs large-scale datasets and natural experiments to document phenomena like social media's impact on local information advantages, psychological barriers in cross-firm return predictability, and behavioral drivers of trading anomalies. His methodologies often bridge experimental design with real-world market data to isolate causal relationships. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on behavioral mechanisms in financial markets, with increasing emphasis on societal implications (e.g., stock market losses linked to domestic violence) and novel data sources (e.g., social media). His work demonstrates methodological rigor through repeated natural experiments and large-sample analyses, contributing significantly to understanding market inefficiencies and investor psychology. Professor Lin has advised doctoral students including Vesa Pursiainen (co-author on crowdfunding research). As Finance Area Head, he leads academic strategy and curriculum development. His research program reflects sustained funding through HKU appointments and collaborative projects with international scholars.
S. Louisa Wei is a Professor of Cinematic Art at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, where she has taught since 2001. With a PhD in Film Studies from the University of Alberta and an MA in Comparative Literature from Carleton University, she has taught over 4,000 students in both theoretical and production courses including Documentary 1, Documentary 2, Visual Storytelling, Visualizing Literature, and Chinese Cinema. Her educational background includes: PhD in Film Studies, University of Alberta, Canada MA in Comparative Literature, Carleton University, Canada Wei's research focuses on Sinophone cinema with particular emphasis on women filmmakers across historical periods, Chinese film history, and documentary practice. Her work often explores the intersections of gender, politics, and cultural identity in Chinese cinema, with special attention to neglected historical figures and transnational connections. She approaches film history through both scholarly research and documentary filmmaking, creating a unique methodology that bridges academic and creative practices. Her research has significantly contributed to recovering the histories of early Chinese women filmmakers and documenting politically sensitive historical narratives in Chinese literary and film history. Her recent scholarly and creative output shows a consistent focus on biographical documentary work centered on Chinese intellectuals and artists, women's contributions to cinema history, and politically significant moments in Chinese cultural history. Her publications and films often work in dialogue with each other, with documentary projects frequently informing scholarly books and vice versa, creating a rich interdisciplinary approach to her subject matter. Her notable awards include: Hong Kong Book Award 2017 for Esther Eng: Ocean-crossing Film and Women Pioneers Distinguished Publishing Prize in the Literature and Fiction Category of The First Hong Kong Biennial Publishing Prize for Wang Shiwei: A Reform in Thinking As an educator, Wei has advised hundreds of student projects, many of which have won awards in international and local film festivals. She is not currently accepting PhD students but has been instrumental in mentoring emerging filmmakers through her teaching. Her documentary work has gained international recognition from both academic circles and film festivals, attracting media attention from Hollywood trade magazines to major newspapers in Hong Kong and mainland China. She has served as a professional jury member for the Hong Kong Film Awards and became a member of the Hong Kong Director's Guild in 2018. While she doesn't appear to lead a formal research lab, her work involves extensive collaboration with historians, archivists, and fellow filmmakers across multiple countries, creating an informal network of scholars and practitioners focused on recovering marginalized histories in Chinese cinema and literature.
Max Hattler is a media artist and Associate Professor at the School of Creative Media , City University of Hong Kong . He previously held Lecturer positions at Goldsmiths, University of London (2006-2014) and the Royal College of Art (2012-2014). His work explores intersections of abstraction/figuration , sound/image relationships , and creative media through experimental animation and audiovisual performance. Current Research Focus: Abstracted moving images as frameworks for rethinking power relations Recent Curatorial Work: Relentless Melt series (2021-2025) showcasing Hong Kong experimental animation Key Publications Trends : Recent articles examine stereoscopic innovation , graphical sound techniques , and abstract animation semiotics . His curatorial research in Hong Kong digital art and VR animation demonstrates technical and theoretical contributions. Major Awards : Cannes Lions (2013) Visual Music Awards (2010, 2011, 2014) CityU Teaching Excellence Award (2021-22) President's Award (2022) for research contributions Best Experimental Film at Reanima Festival (2017) International Presence : Regularly participates in Ars Electronica , Animafest Zagreb , and Society for Animation Studies conferences. Has conducted workshops at CalArts , Geneva University of Art and Design , and Floating Projects Hong Kong .
Jinzhao Du serves as Associate Professor of Marketing at The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Business and Economics, where he also holds the position of BBA Deputy Programme Director and Admissions Tutor. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Marketing from Duke University (2018) and a B.A. in Economics from Tsinghua University (2012). His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Marketing, Duke University, 2018 B.A. in Economics, Tsinghua University, 2012 Professor Du's research centers on platform-based marketing, with particular emphasis on media platforms and matching platforms. His work examines strategic interactions among multiple players in media ecosystems (publishers, consumers, advertisers, content suppliers, and news aggregators) and investigates how information design, strategic pricing, and AI development can improve matching outcomes. He employs game-theoretic models to analyze these complex market dynamics, with growing attention to how consumer data rights and AI tools are reshaping platform marketing landscapes. His publication portfolio reveals consistent contributions to top marketing and operations journals, with recent work focusing on personalized product offerings, ride-hailing platform operations, customer review systems, media platform competition, and publisher-aggregator relationships. The research demonstrates a strong theoretical foundation while addressing practical challenges faced by platform companies. Notable recognition includes: 2022 Research Output Prize in the Faculty of Business and Economics at HKU Professor Du actively mentors doctoral students, including executive professionals pursuing DBAs, and teaches courses including Pricing Strategies and Tactics (MSMK 7031), Pricing Strategies (MKTG3527), and Introduction to Marketing (MKTG2501). His industry engagement informs his research on organizational communication and platform strategy, bridging academic theory with practical business applications. He has also shared insights on platform competition strategies, ethical pricing approaches, and the importance of quantitative skills in modern marketing.
Ryo Ikeshiro is an Assistant Professor at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, and co-director of the spatial audio art/research unit SoundLab. His work bridges sound art, computational creativity, and cultural studies through immersive installations, algorithmic audio-visual systems, and sonification techniques. PhD in Creative Practice (Goldsmiths, University of London) MPhil in Music (University of Cambridge) BMus (King's College London) Ikeshiro's research interrogates the materiality of sound through: Multichannel Ambisonics and directional audio Neural network-driven temporal dislocation Sonification of climate data and historical soundscapes Machine learning for artistic interpretation Interplay of identity and technology East Asian ideophonic traditions His 2010-2024 publications and installations reveal cross-disciplinary engagement with: Fractal mathematics in audiovisual art Algorithmic composition systems Interactive installation technologies Sonic cartography Historical memory in sound Collaborative research frameworks SoundLab, which he co-directs, develops spatial audio research at the intersection of: Technical innovation Cultural representation Experimental pedagogy Public engagement International artistic exchange Practice-based research
Professor David Xu is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Information Systems at City University of Hong Kong, where he has served as Professor since 2023 after progressing from Associate Professor (2017-2023). Prior to joining CityU, he held academic positions at Wichita State University from 2011-2017, culminating in the Bomhoff Endowed Professor of Business title in 2017. His educational background includes a PhD in Management Information Systems from the University of British Columbia (2011), an MPhil in Information Systems from City University of Hong Kong, and a First-class honors BBA in Business Administration from Lingnan University. As Programme Leader for both BBA Information Management and Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems programs since 2018, he plays a significant administrative role in curriculum development. Professor Xu's research spans human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence applications, and technology adoption across diverse domains. With over 90 publications including 40+ journal papers in top-tier venues like MIS Quarterly and Information Systems Research, his work demonstrates exceptional scholarly impact. His Google Scholar metrics (3,300+ citations, h-index of 22) reflect substantial influence in the field. His recent publications reveal a strategic focus on AI ethics, information cocoon mitigation in social media, healthcare applications of AI, and digital transformation effects on business. The work spans theoretical contributions and practical implementations, with increasing emphasis on societal impacts of technology. AIS Early Career Award (2018) AIS Distinguished Member – Cum Laude (2020) Multiple teaching excellence awards (2021, 2024, 2025) ICIS and ISR Best Associate Editor Awards (2020-2021) Numerous paper award nominations across major conferences Professor Xu has secured significant research funding including NSFC, RGC GRF, and CityU Strategic Research Grants totaling millions in funding. His current projects address critical issues like AI beauty filters, depression treatment systems, and information cocoon mitigation. As Senior Editor for Information Systems Journal and Associate Editor for Information Systems Research, he shapes the field's scholarly discourse while supervising DBA and PhD students across multiple programs.
Professor Sara Kim serves as Professor and Head of the Marketing Area at the University of Hong Kong, where she has established herself as a leading scholar in consumer behavior since joining in 2012. Her interdisciplinary research bridges psychological theory and marketing practice, with findings published in premier journals including Journal of Marketing and Journal of Consumer Research , and featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times and Time . Her academic credentials include: Ph.D., Booth School of Business, University of Chicago MBA, Booth School of Business, University of Chicago M.S., KAIST Business School, Korea B.S., KAIST, Korea Professor Kim's research program centers on how consumers interpret humanlike qualities in objects and services, with three interconnected pillars: (1) anthropomorphism in technology-mediated contexts like robotics and digital interfaces; (2) emoticon/emoji usage in service communications; and (3) implicit theories shaping consumer decision-making. Her recent work examines how money anthropomorphism influences financial behavior and how leader emojis affect team creativity, demonstrating practical applications for service industries navigating digital transformation. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward technology-intensive service contexts, with 60% of 2023-2025 work focusing on human-AI interaction dynamics. Her scholarship consistently applies social psychology frameworks to contemporary marketing challenges, particularly in service employee-consumer relationships within digital environments, while maintaining strong theoretical contributions to attribution theory and person perception literature. Her accolades include: MSI 2024 Scholar designation AP-ACR Best Consumer Behavior Working Paper Award Outstanding Area Editor at International Journal of Research in Marketing (2023) Multiple university-level teaching and research awards from 2014-2021 Professor Kim has received significant institutional recognition for postgraduate supervision, evidenced by her 2021 Faculty Research Postgraduate Supervision Award, though specific student names and grant funding details are not publicly documented. Her ongoing research agenda continues to explore the psychological mechanisms underlying consumer-technology interactions in service ecosystems.
Prof. Henry Ma is Professor and Programme Leader of the Doctor of Design programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Design, where he also leads the Creativity and Design Education Laboratory. He holds concurrent visiting professorships at Southwest Jiaotong University, Zhejiang University of Technology, and Beijing Film Academy. His academic credentials include a PhD from PolyU, MBA from University of Leicester, MA in Mass Communications from University of Leicester, and Adv. Dip from Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Research Interests: Prof. Ma's work centers on creativity research, design education methodologies, and applications of design thinking. Key domains include: Creative process and innovation strategies Digital media design and animation pedagogy Studio-based flipped classroom approaches Tacit knowledge construction in design education Entrepreneurship frameworks for designers His publication trends (2021-2024) demonstrate strong focus on pedagogical innovation in design education, particularly exploring studio-based learning, tacit knowledge transfer, and technology-enhanced teaching methods. Recent works frequently examine flipped classrooms, OER integration, and motivational frameworks for creative professionals. Awards & Honors: Creative Industry Leader Award in China (2012) 1st Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Industry Person of the Year (2007) PolyU School Award in Services (2016) Projects & Leadership: Prof. Ma directs the Creativity and Design Education Lab and has secured significant grants including: HK$3.167M for Automatic Music Arrangement System (Innovation Fund) HK$3.1M for Game Content Creation Platform (Innovation Fund) HK$1M MOOC on Design Thinking (eLearning Fund) He serves as Vice-Chairman (Education) of Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association and Honorary Advisor to ACM SIGGRAPH Hong Kong.
Hector Rodriguez is an Associate Professor at the School of Creative Media , City University of Hong Kong . His work bridges art and mathematics , software art , and computational cinema , focusing on the intersection of digital abstraction and cinematic representation . His research interests include: Art and Mathematics Cinema Studies Computational Cinema Ludology and Games Studies Software Art Media Theory Recent publications and projects like Theorem 8 and Gestus: Judex highlight his integration of machine learning , vector analysis , and artistic practice . His articles explore themes such as interactive fiction , cinematic rhythm , and medium-specific theory . Scientific awards include: Artist of the Year (Media Arts) (2020) Achievement Award, Hong Kong Contemporary Art Awards (2012, 2013) Finalist, CyNetArt (2016) Appointed member, Distinguished Group of Experts, International Creative Center of new Media Arts and Design (2016) He supervises PhD students in the School of Creative Media and co-organizes events like Ars incognita and Knowledge Asymmetries in the Age of Machine Learning . His Writing Machine Collective and collaborations with programmers like Philip Kretschmann underscore his interdisciplinary approach.
François Mouillot serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities and Creative Writing at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Academy of Language and Culture), Hong Kong Baptist University. His interdisciplinary research spans critical cultural analysis and technological innovation: Cultural Studies & Policy frameworks with emphasis on social equity Media/Technology Studies focusing on AI integration and digital transformation Identity Studies examining cultural minorities and Disability Studies Urban Culture dynamics through Improvisation Studies lenses Music ecosystem analysis covering Live Recording Industries, Experimental Music, and Sound Studies His work bridges Cultural Industries theory with practical applications in creative writing and digital humanities, particularly investigating how emerging technologies reshape artistic expression and cultural participation in contemporary society.
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Alexander Green is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, joining in January 2025. A public international lawyer, legal philosopher, and political theorist, his expertise spans state creation/continuity, climate change law, Indigenous rights, and legal pluralism. His work bridges analytical philosophy with critical legal theory while exploring law's representation in opera and popular culture. His educational background includes: PhD in Law, University College London LLM in Human Rights Law, University College London LLB(Hons) in Law, University College London Bar Professional Training Course, City University London Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, University of York Green's research integrates three core domains: public international law (focusing on statehood challenges from climate change), legal philosophy (examining law-morality relationships and legal identification), and political theory (analyzing political community and Hannah Arendt's thought). His interdisciplinary approach connects jurisprudence with cultural studies, evidenced by monographs on science fiction's legal dimensions and Wagnerian opera symbolism. Recent scholarship demonstrates growing emphasis on anthropogenic climate impacts on state continuity, ethical dimensions of legal education, and reconstructing foundational international law concepts through philosophical lenses. His scientific recognition includes: Hong Kong Research Grants Council Early Career Scheme (2019) Modern Law Review Covid-19 Response Fellowship (2020) Multiple Lincoln's Inn scholarships (2011-2012) Sir Richard Stapley Educational Trust Doctoral Award (2013) Modern Law Review Doctoral Scholarship (2014-2016) Green secures competitive grants from ESRC and Hong Kong RGC while maintaining active external roles: Academic Associate at 23 Essex Street Chambers, Trustee of UK Socio-Legal Studies Association, and editorial board membership for Asia Pacific Journal on Human Rights. He teaches Climate Law and Public International Law for graduate students, having previously held positions at University of York, Leeds Beckett, and University of Hong Kong with visiting roles at Cambridge and Leeds. His conference convening—including 'The Law(s) of the Future' (2025)—highlights commitment to advancing interdisciplinary legal scholarship. He directs collaborative projects examining law's representation in science fiction and opera, while providing expert testimony to UK parliamentary committees on small island states' climate vulnerability. His public engagement spans podcasts ('Called to the Bar'), international media interviews (Fortune Magazine), and written interventions to UK Foreign Office on Pacific Island policy.
