Wing-Kwong Chan

Wing-Kwong Chan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at City University of Hong Kong. With a background that includes industry experience as a software engineer, Dr. Chan returned to academia and has established himself as a leading researcher in software engineering with a focus on emerging technologies.

Dr. Chan received his BEng, MPhil, and PhD all from The University of Hong Kong. His academic journey began with a hardware-oriented Computer Engineering degree before shifting to software engineering for his graduate studies.

His research interests center on software engineering, particularly the technical aspects interfacing with machine learning, blockchain, and GPU technologies. He addresses challenges in program analysis and concurrency, with recent work focusing on deep learning model verification and robustness. His publications span top venues including TOSEM, TSE, ICSE, ESEC/FSE, and ASE.

Dr. Chan's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating software engineering principles with deep learning systems, particularly in verification, testing, and robustness of AI models. His work bridges theoretical software engineering concepts with practical applications in emerging technologies.

• Best Paper Award from COMPSAC'04
• Best Paper Award from COMPSAC'08
• Best Paper Award from COMPSAC'10
• Best Paper Award from QSIC'11
• Best Paper Award from QRS'16
• Best Paper Award from ISET'18
• CityU President's Award 2017

Dr. Chan has successfully advised numerous PhD and MPhil students, with alumni dating back to 2006. He has secured substantial research funding through multiple Hong Kong Research Grants Council projects, ITF grants, and international collaborations. His current research focuses on patch robustness certification for deep learning models, reflecting his ongoing commitment to advancing software engineering practices for emerging technologies.

As Program Leader for the MSc in E-Commerce program from the CS Department, Dr. Chan also contributes significantly to academic administration and curriculum development at City University of Hong Kong.