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Jeffrey C. F. Ho is an Associate Professor at the School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He serves as Deputy Specialism Leader of Interaction Design and Chairman of the School Learning & Teaching Committee. His research centers on virtual reality (VR) and interaction design, applying social science principles to influence attitudes and behaviors through immersive technologies. He leads projects in VR applications for safety training, virtual museums, and healthcare, and collaborates with the Asian Lifestyle Design Lab and the Technology and Social Behavior Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
- PhD in Communication, City University of Hong Kong
- MSc in Human-Computer Interaction with Ergonomics, University College London
- MPhil in Computer Science, The University of Hong Kong
- BEng in Software Engineering, The University of Hong Kong
Ho’s research explores VR’s role in perspective-taking experiences, focusing on empathy, prosocial behavior, and spatial cognition. His work bridges VR with public health, education, and cultural preservation, such as designing VR environments for elderly care and dietary reflection. His recent publications highlight trends in generative AI ethics, beginner-friendly design software, and spatio-social impacts in VR applications.
His articles span virtual reality games, VR safety training, and interactive museum design, with keywords like Virtual Reality, Human-Computer Interaction, and Cultural Preservation. Key subfields include immersive technology, social behavior analysis, and ethical design frameworks.
- UGC Teaching Award - Nominee (2024)
- Best Paper Award, EAI ArtsIT 2020 (2020)
- Exemplary Teaching and Learning Award - Merit (2024)
- QS Reimagine Education Awards 2024 - Global Education Award (2024)
- QS Reimagine Education Awards 2024 - Gold Award in Smart Omnichannel Campus (2024)
Ho has secured grants from Hong Kong’s Research Grant Council, including HK$678,607 for immersive VR construction safety training (2024–2026) and HK$741,961 for VR safety education focusing on accident victims (2021–2023). He contributes as a reviewer for journals like Universal Access in the Information Society and Frontiers in Psychology, and leads teaching initiatives in information architecture and interactive media design.
