Professor Hubert T.H. Chan is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Hong Kong, and serves as Programme Director for the BEng(CompSc) programme. He holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University (2007) and previously worked as a postdoc at Max-Planck-Institut für Informatik in Germany. His research focuses on algorithms, combinatorial optimization, discrete metric spaces, and security & privacy, with applications in graph theory, network analysis, and privacy-preserving mechanisms. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 2007 BEng (Computer Science), details not specified in text Research interests emphasize algorithmic design for dynamic systems, privacy in data aggregation, and efficient optimization techniques. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in network security and distributed systems. Key grants include Hong Kong RGC-funded projects on oblivious data structures, spectral hypergraph analysis, and dynamic metric problems (2012–2018). His publications span top conferences like SODA, FOCS, WWW, and ICML, addressing challenges in clustering, sorting, privacy, and graph decomposition. He oversees research groups exploring hypergraph learning, secure computation, and algorithmic privacy. His lab's work often intersects with real-world systems, emphasizing both theoretical rigor and practical relevance.
Professor Dong Xu is a faculty member at the University of Hong Kong's School of Computing and Data Science, Department of Computer Science. He holds a PhD from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). His research focuses on computer vision, multimedia, and machine learning, with applications in autonomous driving, AR/VR, medical image analysis, and video surveillance. He has published over 150 papers in top venues like CVPR, ICCV, and IEEE Transactions. He has received prestigious awards including IEEE and IAPR Fellowships, and holds editorial roles at ACM Computing Surveys and multiple IEEE Transactions journals. Education: B.Eng. and PhD from USTC (2001, 2005). Postdoctoral work at Columbia University, tenure-track roles at Nanyang Technological University and the University of Sydney. Current research includes developing machine learning methods for vision and multimedia systems. His publications emphasize cross-domain adaptation, neural networks for video analysis, and medical imaging. Recent work explores spatial-temporal modeling, adversarial learning, and generative AI in HCI. Leadership roles include Program Coordinator for ACM Multimedia 2024, steering committee member for ICME, and program co-chair for multiple conferences. Awards highlight his editorial contributions and research impact in pattern analysis. Advising: Supervised students whose work earned Best Student Paper (CVPR 2010) and IEEE Prize Paper (2014). Active in organizing international conferences and training future researchers.
Yi Ma is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), serving as Chair of Artificial Intelligence and Director of HKU's School of Computing and Data Science (HKU CDS) and the Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science (HKU IDS). He holds a joint faculty position in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley. His academic journey includes roles at UIUC (2000-2011), Microsoft Research Asia (2009-2014), and ShanghaiTech University (2014-2017). He earned his PhD from UC Berkeley in 2000, with earlier degrees from Tsinghua University. Research focuses on computer vision, high-dimensional data analysis, and intelligent systems, with contributions to robust face recognition, sparse representation, and deep learning principles. Key publications include works on ReduNet, low-dimensional models, and generalized PCA. He has been Program Chair for ICCV 2013 and General Chair for ICCV 2015. Recent activities include keynote speeches at international conferences (e.g., Future Science Prize Symposium 2024, PRCV 2024) and leadership in initiatives like the Conference on Parsimony and Learning (CPAL 2024). Awards include IEEE, ACM, and SIAM Fellowships, along with best paper and Marr prizes. Education : Bachelor’s in Automation and Applied Mathematics, Tsinghua University (1995) Master’s in EECS and Mathematics, Tsinghua University (1997) PhD in EECS, UC Berkeley (2000) Awards : NSF Career Award (2004) ONR Young Investigator Award (2005) David Marr Prize (ICCV 1999) IEEE/ACM/SIAM Fellowships Labs & Initiatives : HKU IDS and CDS Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR)
Chao Huang is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Institute of Data Science at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). As the director of the Data Intelligence Lab@HKU, his research focuses on Large Language Models (LLMs), LLM Agents, Graph Learning, Recommender Systems, and AI for Smart Cities. He holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame. Education: PhD in Computer Science from University of Notre Dame (USA). Research Interests: His work bridges machine learning with practical applications, including: Developing advanced LLM frameworks like GraphGPT and UrbanGPT Creating automated research tools (AutoAgent, AI-Researcher) Designing recommendation systems with LLM integration (RLMRec, LLMRec) Exploring spatio-temporal AI for urban challenges Notable Achievements: Over 11,000 Google Scholar citations (h-index 55), multiple top conference awards (WWW/SIGIR/KDD), and open-source projects with thousands of GitHub stars. His work has been recognized as most influential/pioneering in major AI conferences. Labs/Teams: Leads the Data Intelligence Lab, collaborating on projects like LightRAG, MiniRAG, and VideoRAG. The lab emphasizes open-source contributions with repositories on GitHub. Grants/Advising: Supervises PhD/MPhil students and offers research internships. Active in recruiting motivated researchers and students through HKU's programs.
Dr. Gu Min is a Clinical Associate Professor in Orthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong. She serves in the Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics and has been actively contributing to orthodontic research and education. Her clinical and research expertise focuses on craniofacial orthopedics with special emphasis on airway analysis and pediatric sleep-disordered breathing. Dr. Gu holds multiple advanced degrees including BDS (Wuhan), MDS (Orth) (Sichuan), AdvDipOrth (HK), MOrth RCSEd, PhD (HK), and FDS RCSEd. Her educational background demonstrates strong foundation in both clinical dentistry and research methodology. Her primary research interests center around orthodontic treatment of pediatric sleep disordered breathing, 3D technology-assisted orthodontic diagnosis and treatment, and craniofacial regeneration. She has pioneered work in upper airway analysis using advanced imaging techniques and has published extensively on facial asymmetry assessment and digital orthodontics applications. Her research bridges the gap between traditional orthodontics and modern digital technologies, with particular focus on how craniofacial morphology relates to airway function. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward 3D imaging applications in orthodontics, with increasing focus on airway analysis in relation to sleep-disordered breathing, facial asymmetry quantification, and digital workflow development. Her work demonstrates consistent progression from basic cephalometric analysis to advanced 3D imaging techniques and their clinical applications. Best Presentation Award at 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Dentistry, HKU Award of the Faculty Annual Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Dentistry, HKU (2022) Finalist in the CTOR Award for Student Excellence in Orthodontics Research (2021) 1st price at QUEST5.0 Graduate Dental Science Extravaganza IDEA 2021 (2021) First Place at The 33rd IADR-SEA Division Annual Scientific Meeting (2019) Dr. Gu has been principal investigator and co-investigator on multiple research grants, including General Research Fund projects on AI-assisted orthodontic-orthognathic surgery planning and 3D tooth tracking. She serves on several professional committees including the Committee on the Use of Live Animals in Teaching and Research at HKU. Her knowledge exchange activities include numerous media appearances where she discusses orthodontic treatments and their relationship with children's sleep disorders. As an active member of the European Orthodontic Society, World Federation of Orthodontics, and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Dr. Gu maintains strong international connections in her field. She also serves as a trainer for Specialty Boards in both Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics for The College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong.
Brian Lee is an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean (Resources & Infrastructure) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , leading the Asian Lifestyle Design Research Lab and the BA (Hons) in Product Design program. His work bridges product design , interactive systems , and social innovation , focusing on sustainability, aging societies, and community-driven solutions. Education PhD in Design & Technology, PolyU MA in Design, PolyU BA (Hons) in Industrial Design, PolyU Brian’s research explores human-centered design to address challenges like sustainable consumption , age-friendly public spaces , and technology adoption among elderly populations . He develops frameworks for co-creation , behavior change systems , and eco-materials integration , as seen in projects like REMA (Regional Eco-materials Archive) and smart healthcare technologies. His recent publications focus on inclusive public design , smart aging technologies , and behavior change in physical environments , reflecting interests in design for sustainability and intergenerational design . Collaborative projects with institutions like the Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Scientific Awards : Silver Medal, Geneva Inventions (2010) A’ Design Awards (Lighting & Street Furniture categories, 2015-2018) Wofoo Asian Award for Family Well-being (2018) Hong Kong Secretary for Home Affairs Commendation (2018) Brian leads grants in elderly-focused design and eco-materials , including projects funded by the Environmental Protection Department and UGC PolyU . He advises on curriculum reform and serves as a vetter for design policy in Hong Kong.
Clifford Sze Tsan Choy is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, specializing in interaction design, physical computing, and digital fabrication. Since 2000, he has contributed to design education and research while actively promoting maker culture through events like Maker Faire Hong Kong (2015, 2017, 2018). BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University PhD, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University His research integrates digital fabrication with design knowledge management , focusing on creativity support systems and maker culture. Recent projects include thermal deformation analysis in 3D printing and sustainable molded pulp product fabrication. Dr. Choy's work spans design theory , applied technology , and interdisciplinary innovation , with publications addressing inclusive design for visually impaired users and fractal analysis in motor control studies. His research methodology emphasizes computational approaches to visual communication design. Professional engagements include membership in the CDC-HKEAA committee on Design and Applied Technology, and consultancy roles in robotics education programs. He leads initiatives on online collaborative design platforms and drink carton recycling education.
Dr Asif Hameed serves as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, maintaining his office in Room 633 of the Lee Shau Kee Building. His academic career spans both the United Kingdom and Hong Kong, having previously held positions at four prestigious UK institutions: Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton, and Royal Holloway, University of London. Dr Hameed completed his legal education at the University of Oxford, establishing the foundation for his scholarly work in constitutional and international legal theory. His academic trajectory demonstrates movement from foundational institutions in the UK legal tradition to his current position in Hong Kong's distinctive legal environment. His research program centers on constitutional law, political theory, and international law, with particular focus on whether high-stakes political questions can be addressed impartially and to what extent they should be. Dr Hameed's work frequently examines the intersection between democratic and meritocratic governance models, with special attention to the Asian context where Hong Kong provides what he describes as 'a particularly rich concentration of academics thinking about the relations between democratic and meritocratic forms of government.' Dr Hameed's recent scholarship reveals consistent engagement with foundational questions about legislation, constitutional interpretation, and legal theory. His 2023 publications in Law and Philosophy and Oxford Journal of Legal Studies demonstrate sophisticated analysis of legislative theory and constitutional structures, while his 2022 work on Brexit consequences shows his ability to address complex transitions in legal systems. Constitutional Scholarship: Analysis of parliamentary sovereignty, constitutional conventions, and legal continuity Legislative Theory: Distinctions between legislation and judicial rulings, legislative processes International Law: Jus cogens norms, treaty implementation, EU law transition Dr Hameed has presented his work at leading academic centers including the Centre for Public Law at Cambridge, Centre for Law, Policy and Society at Southampton, and Centre for Constitutional Studies at University College Dublin. His scholarly network includes prominent legal theorists such as Richard Collins, Robert Craig, and David Feldman, indicating active engagement with the international legal academic community. Dr Hameed maintains professional profiles through ORCID (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1032-5832) and SSRN (https://ssrn.com/author=2408294), facilitating access to his scholarly contributions. His research program bridges Western legal philosophical traditions with Asian constitutional contexts, positioning him to continue making significant contributions to understanding governance structures in hybrid political systems.
Normann Witzleb is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of The Chinese University of Hong Kong , joining in 2021. He previously served as Associate Professor and Associate Dean (International and Engagement) at Monash University and maintains an adjunct position there. Education Dr. iur., European University Viadrina Frankfurt/O Germany LLB, Murdoch University Second German State Law Exam, Kammergericht Berlin First German State Law Exam, Bavaria Research Interests Privacy and data protection law Torts and remedies Comparative legal analysis Digital governance and surveillance Scientific Awards and Grants Meta XR Programs & Research Fund (2023) Hong Kong University Grants Committee (2022) German Academic Exchange Service Joint Research Scheme (2021) Monash Teaching Excellence Award (2010) Advising and Funding Prof. Witzleb supervises PhD students in privacy law, torts, and comparative law. His funded projects include collaborations with the Australian Attorney-General’s Department and Office of the Australian Information Commissioner , focusing on data governance and AI regulation. Labs and Teams He contributes to the Obligations Lab Asia and participates in global conferences on digital law, including the Metaverse Law Conference and EU external trade data protection workshops .
Chao Xi serves as Dean and Professor at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), a position he has held since joining CUHK in 2007. Internationally recognized for expertise in Chinese law and corporate governance, he previously held leadership roles including Interim Dean and Associate Dean (Research). His scholarly contributions have earned him multiple CUHK Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Awards (2010, 2017, 2022) and the CUHK Research Excellence Award (2009-2010). Professor Xi holds a PhD and LLM in Commercial and Corporate Law from the University of London, and an LLB from Sun Yat-Sen University. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), reflecting his professional engagement in dispute resolution. His research centers on Chinese corporate law, securities regulation, and empirical legal studies, with recent emphasis on Greater Bay Area legal harmonization and cross-border data flows. He pioneers data-driven methodologies to analyze judicial behavior and corporate governance mechanisms in China, bridging legal theory with practical regulatory challenges. His work consistently examines the political economy of lawmaking and enforcement in China’s evolving market. Recent publications reveal three dominant trends: empirical analysis of shareholder voting mechanisms in Chinese listed companies, regulatory challenges in Greater Bay Area integration, and cryptocurrency/data flow regulation. His scholarship increasingly incorporates comparative perspectives while maintaining China-specific contextualization, with growing focus on policy implementation challenges. Professor Xi’s honors include: CUHK Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award (2022, 2017, 2010) CUHK Young Researcher Award (2011) CUHK Research Excellence Award (2009-2010) He currently leads nine major research projects totaling over HK$10 million, including a HK$6.86 million Research Impact Fund project on Greater Bay Area business law harmonization (2024-2029) and multiple General Research Fund grants. His public service includes membership on the Hong Kong SAR Department of Justice’s Greater Bay Area Task Force and the HKSAR Government’s Public Policy Research Funding Scheme Assessment Panel, demonstrating his commitment to legal reform and policy development. Professor Xi directs CUHK’s legal research initiatives on Chinese corporate governance and Greater Bay Area integration, collaborating with mainland Chinese institutions and international partners to address regulatory fragmentation through empirical scholarship and policy engagement.
Yueming Yan serves as Assistant Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Faculty of Law, with additional appointments as Editorial Board Member of the Journal of International Economic Law , Co-Chair of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) Asia-Pacific Interest Group, and Senior Fellow at The University of Melbourne Law School. Her institutional leadership includes Cluster Head of the Transnational Economic Law and Dispute Settlement Group at CUHK's Centre for Comparative and Transnational Law (CCTL). Her academic credentials feature a PhD in Law from McGill University (2021), Master of Law from Xiamen University (2016), and Bachelor of Law from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (2014). She maintains fluency in Mandarin, English, and conversational French. Professor Yan's research examines the intersection of international economic law with sustainable development, anti-corruption frameworks, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Her empirical and doctrinal work critically analyzes labor provisions in trade agreements, investor-state arbitration innovations, and China's evolving engagement with global legal regimes. Current scholarship emphasizes Asia-Pacific contexts and institutional design of commercial courts. Her publication record demonstrates consistent thematic progression toward integrating non-trade values into economic agreements, with increasing focus on climate governance and multilateral dispute settlement platforms. Recent works analyze the China-EU Comprehensive Agreement on Investment, Belt and Road Initiative legal frameworks, and anti-corruption provisions in investment treaties. Scientific recognition includes the JIEL Excellence in Reviewing Award (2023) and Piero Bernardini Award for Investment Arbitration Law (2022), alongside multiple McGill University graduate awards. Her grant portfolio features CUHK Direct Grants for research on international commercial courts and trade-plus values. Professor Yan actively contributes to global policy through government training programs on investment treaty management and multi-party dispute resolution. She teaches International Trade Law, Commercial Arbitration, and Investment Law at CUHK while leading the CCTL's Transnational Economic Law cluster.
Hao Zhang is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), where he served as Deputy Director of the LLM Programme in Energy and Environmental Law from 2019 to 2023. He holds a PhD from Melbourne Law School and serves as associate editor of Climate Law and member of the International Bar Association's Academic Advisory Group for Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure Law. His research centers on energy decarbonization and green economic transition , examining carbon pricing mechanisms, electricity market regulation, renewable energy integration (particularly in China's Greater Bay Area), green finance frameworks, and emissions trading systems. Recent work investigates regulatory barriers to renewable grid access, stranded assets in natural gas pricing, and comparative climate neutrality frameworks between the EU and China. Analysis of his 2019-2024 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Empirical focus on China's pilot emissions trading schemes and carbon market design; (2) Growing emphasis on regional energy integration challenges in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area; (3) Increasing comparative analysis of EU and Chinese regulatory approaches to carbon neutrality. His work consistently bridges legal theory with policy implementation challenges. His notable recognition includes: CUHK Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award (2020) Dr. Zhang has secured three major research grants as Principal Investigator: a Hong Kong Early Career Scheme grant (2021-22) on renewable energy integration pathways, and two CUHK Direct Grants (2020/21 and 2018/19) on carbon capture/storage regulations and decarbonization strategies respectively. He provides expert consultancy to the Energy Charter Secretariat, German Environment Agency, and Children’s Investment Fund Foundation. His international collaborations include co-authoring reports for multilateral organizations and participating in the UK-China Graduate Work Experience Programme, reflecting his engagement with global energy policy networks.
Hubert Tsz-Hong Chan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing and Data Science at The University of Hong Kong. He earned his PhD in 2007 from Carnegie Mellon University under the supervision of Anupam Gupta, followed by post-doctoral research at the Max-Planck-Institut für Informatik (2007-2009). Education PhD in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 2007 Research Interests Dr Chan's research lies at the intersection of algorithms , combinatorial optimisation , discrete metric spaces , and security & privacy . A recurring theme is the design of provably efficient approximation algorithms for geometric and graph-theoretic problems under realistic or adversarial settings. Representative contributions include polynomial-time approximation schemes (PTAS) for TSP and Steiner Forest in doubling metrics, spectral analysis of hypergraph Laplacians, and foundational work on differential obliviousness and oblivious RAM. Publications & Trends With more than 80 peer-reviewed papers in premier venues such as JACM , SIAM Journal on Computing , Algorithmica , FOCS , SODA , EUROCRYPT , ASIACRYPT , CCS , and WWW , his recent output (2018-2021) demonstrates a shift toward privacy-preserving algorithms, differential obliviousness, and socially-aware optimisation models, often combining rigorous theory with practical datasets like Netflix and Twitter. Scientific Awards IPDPS 2019 Best Paper Award WWW 2018 Honorable Mention Students & Mentoring Dr Chan has successfully graduated 17 PhD and MPhil students and currently mentors 7 PhD candidates and 1 MPhil student. His graduates have secured academic and industry positions worldwide, and their theses frequently build on his funded projects. Research Funding & Labs Since 2012 he has been Principal Investigator on 12 competitive grants from the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), totalling more than HK$8 million, spanning topics from privacy-preserving aggregation to Byzantine-resilient federated learning. While no dedicated laboratory name is advertised, his group operates within the Security & Privacy and Algorithms Labs in the Department of Computer Science.
Dr. Antonio Ramón García Susperregui is a Lecturer at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, specializing in Spanish as a Foreign Language. He holds a B.A. in Biology from the University of Sevilla, an M.A. in Scientific, Medical and Environmental Communication from Pompeu Fabra University, and a Ph.D. in Biomedicine from the University of Barcelona. His academic journey includes an additional M.A. in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from Nebrija University. B.A. in Biology, University of Sevilla M.A. in Scientific, Medical and Environmental Communication, Pompeu Fabra University M.A. in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, Nebrija University Ph.D. in Biomedicine, University of Barcelona His research focuses on the development of teaching materials and programs for SFL, design and evaluation of objective assessment items, and analysis of interlanguage and conversational skills of SFL students. He has extensive experience as a Spanish teacher in Hong Kong institutions, including HKU SPACE and private organizations, and served as Head Academic Director for Spanish and French instruction.
Prof. Felix Sze (Sze Yim Binh) is an Associate Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages , The Chinese University of Hong Kong . She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Bristol and has been a leading figure in sign language research and Deaf community empowerment in the Asia-Pacific region. Education: BA & MPhil from CUHK, PhD from University of Bristol Her research focuses on sign language documentation (Hong Kong, Macau, Sri Lankan, Indonesian, Japanese varieties) and linguistics analysis of grammatical structures including word order and non-manual markers. She specializes in bimodal-bilingual acquisition by deaf/hard-of-hearing children in Cantonese and Hong Kong Sign Language, developing assessment tools like the HKSL Sentence Repetition Test . She also investigates sign language's cognitive benefits for hearing infants and elderly populations. Prof. Sze's recent publications analyze polar questions and negation markers, word order typology, and interpretation training frameworks. She leads major projects like the Hong Kong Sign Language Browser and Asian SignBank , creating educational resources for Deaf communities including sex education and medical terminology databases. Her work combines rigorous sign language corpus development with practical applications in education, healthcare, and technology, including AI-driven sign recognition systems like SignTown . She has presented at major international conferences including TISLR, Sign Language Acquisition Conference, and World Federation of the Deaf Congress.
