Philip Wing Keung Chan

Dr. Philip Wing Keung Chan is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Education, Monash University. His research spans AI in education, education policy, network governance, and leadership, with a groundbreaking focus on the ‘Asia as method’ framework for education studies.

• Current Roles:
  • Co-leader, Globalisation, Education and Work research group
  • Coordinator, China Research Network
  • Co-series editor, Education in the Asia-Pacific Region (Springer)
  • Co-senior editor, International Education Journal: Comparative Perspectives
• Honorary Appointments:
  • Honorary Fellow, School of Education, University of Durham (UK)
  • Senior Research Fellow, Shanghai Municipal Institute for Lifong Education, East China Normal University

Research Focus centers on redefining education research through inter-Asian inter-referencing, challenging Western theoretical dominance. He explores network governance in education reform, particularly in Chinese state-owned enterprise schools, and examines globalization’s impact on Australian and Asia-Pacific education systems.

Key Contributions include 6 major books, 74 research outputs, and leadership in 6 active projects like the China Teacher Status Index. His work aligns with UN SDGs for quality education and reduced inequalities.

• Selected Honors:
  • UNESCO Chief Specialist (2022)
  • Dean's ECR Grant (2017)
  • Dean's Awards (2016, 2023)