Alvin Hung

Alvin Hung is a Research Fellow at ANU Law School within the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy at the Australian National University. He holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford, an LLM from the London School of Economics, and an LLB from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

His research focuses on legal systems in Asia, particularly in areas such as blockchain technology in rural China, crypto asset regulation, legal ethics education in Hong Kong, and socio-legal analyses of human trafficking and ethnic persecution. He also explores topics like AI-driven surveillance in workplaces and the intersection of traditional Chinese legal culture with modern property systems.

Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, addressing topics ranging from Myanmar-China cross-border bride trafficking to the implications of US sanctions harmonization with AI-blockchain technology. His work frequently engages with comparative legal frameworks, including Anglo-American common law and Chinese civil law systems.

While no formal awards are listed, his research has garnered citations across multiple disciplines, reflecting its interdisciplinary impact. His advisory activities are not explicitly mentioned, though his collaborative projects span regions like rural China, Myanmar, and Hong Kong.

Key research themes include the socio-legal dimensions of technology adoption, legal consciousness in digital economies, and the evolution of property paradigms in response to technological and cultural shifts.