About The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Professor John Lagerwey is a distinguished Research Professor of Chinese Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, with a rich academic background that includes a Ph.D. in Chinese Studies from Harvard University, which he obtained in 1975. He has had a significant impact on the field through his long tenure at the École française d’Extrême-Orient from 1977 to 2000 and later as Chair Professor of Daoism and Chinese Religions at the École Pratique des Hautes Études from 2000 to 2011. At CUHK, he serves as the chief editor for approximately 40 volumes of ethnographic research and eight volumes published by Brill that focus on pivotal periods in Chinese religious history. His extensive scholarship includes significant contributions to the study of Daoist rituals, and his most recent book, "China, a Religious State," published by HKU Press in 2010, explores the intricate relationship between religion and state in China. Through his research and publications, Professor Lagerwey continues to be a leading figure in the study of Chinese religions and cultural practices.

Dr. Sze Nga Chan is a dedicated lecturer at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, specializing in the field of Everyday Chinese Medicine. With a robust academic background and a passion for traditional healing practices, Dr. Chan brings a wealth of knowledge to her students, emphasizing the practical applications of Chinese medicine in daily life. Her courses are designed to make the principles of Chinese medicine accessible and relevant, encouraging students to integrate these ancient practices into modern wellness routines. Through engaging lectures and hands-on learning experiences, Dr. Chan aims to inspire a new generation of practitioners who appreciate the holistic benefits of Chinese medicine.

Dr. Ching Liong is a Professional Consultant at the School of Chinese Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she is also a registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner. She holds a Ph.D. from CUHK and has extensive experience teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate courses that encompass a wide range of topics, from fundamental principles to specialized areas of Chinese medicine. Dr. Liong is committed to enhancing the educational experience by incorporating research methodologies and thesis writing skills into the curriculum for final-year students. Her enthusiasm for education is evident in her innovative use of electronic resources to facilitate learning in Chinese medicine, making her an integral part of the academic community. Through her efforts, Dr. Liong significantly contributes to the development of future practitioners in the field.

Professor Zhi-xiu Lin is an Associate Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he also serves as the Acting Director of the School and Course Director for the MSc in Acupuncture and MSc in Chinese Medicine programs. He graduated with a BSc in Chinese Medicine from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine in 1987 and began his career as a Chinese medicine doctor at the Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Provincial Research Institute of Chinese Medicine. After moving to England in 1991 to improve his English, he pursued a PhD in Pharmacognosy at King's College, University of London, which he completed in 1999. Prior to joining CUHK in 2003, he was a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the Chinese Medicine Programme at Middlesex University, where he contributed to both basic and clinical teachings.

Professor Wendy Wong is an Assistant Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, affiliated with both the Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine and the School of Chinese Medicine. A registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner in Hong Kong, Dr. Wong has extensive experience in primary care evaluation research, focusing on enhancing the knowledge of front-line physicians—both Western and Chinese medicine practitioners—regarding effective doctor-patient communication and the evaluation of care quality through validated patient-reported outcomes. Her research interests include the application of Chinese medicine in cancer treatment, the predictive value of patient-reported outcomes related to body constitution in Chinese medicine, and understanding the needs within integrative medicine.

Dr. Lin Wai Ling is a dedicated Lecturer at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, specializing in Chinese medicine. She obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chinese Medicine from CUHK, followed by a Ph.D. in Gynecology of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. Dr. Lin has a rich background in academia, having served as a Teaching Assistant before advancing to her current role as a Lecturer, where she teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses that cover fundamental concepts and specialized topics in Chinese medicine. Her commitment to education includes introducing research methodologies and thesis writing elements into the curriculum, enhancing students' academic skills. Dr. Lin is passionate about integrating modern teaching methods, including electronic resources, into her courses, making her an influential figure in the development of future practitioners in the field of Chinese medicine. Through her work, she contributes significantly to the academic community and the broader understanding of traditional practices in contemporary healthcare.

Professor Justin Che-Yuen Wu is a prominent figure in the Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he has significantly contributed to both medical education and clinical practice. He earned his medical degree with Distinction in Medicine from CUHK in 1993 and joined the faculty as an associate professor in 2006, advancing to a full professorship in 2009. His leadership roles include serving as Associate Dean (Clinical) and later as Associate Dean (Development), where he has been instrumental in shaping the curriculum and fostering innovation within the medical program. Professor Wu is the founding director of Asia’s first Global Physician-Leadership Stream (GPS), which focuses on developing leadership skills among medical undergraduates, and he also established the Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine to promote collaboration between Western and Chinese medicine.

Tsoi Yan Wang is a Lecturer at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he specializes in the field of Chinese medicine. He is involved in teaching courses such as "Everyday Chinese Medicine 2," contributing to the education of students interested in this important aspect of health and wellness. His role at the university reflects a commitment to promoting knowledge and understanding of traditional Chinese medicine practices, making significant contributions to the academic community and enhancing the learning experience for students in this discipline.

Dr. Vincent Chung is an Assistant Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, recognized for his interdisciplinary research that bridges health services, public health, and policy aspects of Integrative Medicine. He advocates for the evidence-based integration of conventional and complementary healthcare through rigorous research, policy advocacy, and quality education on both local and international levels. With over seventy-three academic publications in prestigious journals such as the Canadian Medical Association Journal and Social Science & Medicine, Dr. Chung has established himself as a leading voice in the field. He has secured eight research and knowledge translation grants totaling more than HKD 2.8 million as the principal investigator and has contributed as a co-investigator on eighteen additional projects focused on health services and policy research. As an Associate Editor for BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine and other notable journals, he actively shapes the discourse in integrative medicine. His expertise has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), where he consulted on strategies for promoting healthy aging through traditional and complementary medicine. Dr. Chung is also a Visiting Research Fellow at the Australian Research Centre for Complementary and Integrative Medicine, further enhancing his contributions to global health initiatives. His commitment to public education about integrative medicine is evident through various media appearances and invited presentations at international conferences.

Mr. Yung Tat To is a registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner and a part-time instructor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Institute of Integrative Medicine. With extensive experience in Chinese medicine education, he has been teaching various Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) bachelor courses for several years, focusing on fundamental and clinical subjects such as the Fundamental Theories of TCM, Clinical Chinese Materia Medica, and Chinese Medicinal Formulae. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Yung is passionate about clinical research and has participated in several clinical trials, including studies on acupuncture treatments for gallstone disease and internal medicine approaches for managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). His dual focus on education and research underscores his commitment to advancing the practice and understanding of Chinese medicine in both academic and clinical settings.

Professor Dominic Chan is an Associate Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he also serves as the Associate Director of the EMBA Program and Project Director at the Centre for Entrepreneurship. He is a seasoned entrepreneur, having founded Decisive Consulting Limited and co-founded Dark Horse Investment, which specializes in early-stage technology investments. With a strong background in management consulting, he previously worked with McKinsey & Company and held leadership roles as the co-CEO of a-connect (China) and as the China General Manager for Englishtown.com, an online language training service under the EF Group. Prof. Chan has extensive experience in various technology sectors, including Digital Signal Processing (DSP), integrated communications, mobile applications, e-commerce solutions, and e-learning. He is a sought-after speaker at conferences and seminars and serves as a corporate trainer and executive coach. A recipient of the Queen's Gold Medal for Mathematics from Queen Elizabeth II, he holds BA, MA, and PhD degrees in Digital Signal Processing from the University of Cambridge. Additionally, he is the author of "My Cambridge Days" and is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, with basic proficiency in French and Japanese. Through his multifaceted career, Prof. Chan significantly contributes to entrepreneurship education and innovation in Hong Kong and beyond.

Professor Letty Kwan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she specializes in Consumer Psychology, Marketing Management, and Social Entrepreneurship. With a rich background that includes serving as a research fellow in Asian Consumer Insight in Singapore, she has applied her research findings to develop practical solutions for businesses. Her academic focus lies at the intersection of culture, creativity, and consumer behavior, exploring how these elements influence purchasing decisions and marketing strategies. Prof. Kwan has contributed to the field through numerous publications in prestigious journals such as Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes (OBHDP), Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology (JCCP), and Journal of Organizational Behavior (JOB). Her expertise not only enriches the academic community but also provides valuable insights for companies navigating the complexities of consumer dynamics in a globalized market.

Professor Jimmy Ho Man Lee is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he specializes in the theory and application of constraint satisfaction and optimization. His research encompasses critical areas such as combinatorial optimization, scheduling, and resource allocation. In addition to his scholarly contributions, which include serving on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals, he was the Program Chair for the 17th International Conference on Principles and Practice of Constraint Programming in Perugia, Italy, in 2011. As an educator, Professor Lee is passionate about transforming the learning experience for his students; he actively engages in pedagogical research focused on folklore-based and game-based learning methodologies. His dedication to teaching excellence has been recognized with the CUHK Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award, which he received in both 2005 and 2016. Through his research and commitment to innovative teaching practices, Professor Lee is making significant contributions to the fields of computer science and education.

Professor Xufei Ma is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Management at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he also serves as the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship. His research focuses on corporate and international strategy, particularly examining the strategies and structures of foreign firms operating in emerging economies, as well as the internationalization processes of firms from these regions. Prof. Ma has made significant contributions to the field, with his work published in prestigious management journals such as the Strategic Management Journal, Journal of International Business Studies, and Academy of Management Journal. He is currently a Guest Editor for several notable journals, including the Journal of International Business Studies and Journal of Management Studies. Recognized for his scholarly potential, he received the Haynes Prize for the Most Promising Scholar from the Academy of International Business. In addition to his research, Prof. Ma teaches Strategic Management across various programs, including BBA, MBA, and EMBA courses. Prior to his academic career, he gained valuable industry experience working with SINOCHEM, a Fortune Global 500 company based in China, where he was involved in trading, investment, and management. Through his academic and professional endeavors, Professor Ma is making a significant impact on the understanding of entrepreneurship and international business strategies.

Professor Raymond W. Yeung is a leading figure in the Department of Information Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he holds the esteemed Choh-Ming Li Professorship. He earned his BS, MEng, and PhD degrees in electrical engineering from Cornell University between 1984 and 1988. After beginning his career at AT&T Bell Laboratories, he joined CUHK in 1991 and has since made significant contributions to the fields of information theory and network coding, serving as Co-Director of the Institute of Network Coding since 2010. Prof. Yeung is the author of influential textbooks, including "A First Course in Information Theory" and "Information Theory and Network Coding," which are widely adopted by institutions globally. His research has garnered numerous accolades, including the Croucher Senior Research Fellowship and multiple best paper awards. He has played an active role in the academic community, serving on editorial boards and organizing major conferences. As a Fellow of both the IEEE and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Professor Yeung continues to advance knowledge and innovation in information engineering on an international scale.

Professor Kit Tai Hau is the Choh-Ming Li Professor of Educational Psychology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a former President of the Educational Psychology Division of the International Association of Applied Psychology. His research primarily focuses on motivation, self-concept, and applied statistics, contributing significantly to the understanding of these areas within educational contexts. Since 1995, Professor Hau has been actively involved in promoting empirical research in social sciences and education by conducting nearly 100 advanced applied statistics workshops across mainland China. His efforts have played a crucial role in enhancing the statistical skills of researchers and educators, thereby advancing the field of educational psychology. Through his extensive work, Professor Hau continues to influence both academic research and practical applications in education.

Professor Lik Kwan Cheung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He holds both an M.Phil. and a Ph.D. from the Division of Intercultural Studies at CUHK and was a visiting scholar at the Harvard-Yenching Institute from 2009 to 2010. His research interests encompass modern Chinese literature and culture, literary theory, Western Marxism, global capitalism, and post-modern culture. One of his notable works, "The Politics of Time: On the Technologized Visuality and its Instructing Stance in Lu Xun’s Essays," was published in Visual Culture: The Reader by Guangxi Normal University Press, earning him the "Award for the Best Research Output by Research Postgraduate Students 2004" at CUHK. Professor Cheung has also contributed to various academic journals, including Chung-Wai Literary Monthly, Router: A Journal of Cultural Studies, and Contemporary Writers Review. Through his research, he actively engages with critical issues in contemporary literature and culture, establishing himself as a significant voice in his field.

Professor Wai Tsui is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she has been a faculty member since 2010. She earned her BA and MPhil degrees from CUHK and completed her PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Her academic research primarily focuses on the lyric poetry of the Song and Qing dynasties, as well as 19th-century travel literature. In addition to her scholarly contributions, Professor Tsui has demonstrated her talent in poetry by winning several competitions, showcasing her deep engagement with both the creative and analytical aspects of Chinese literature. Through her work, she enriches the understanding of historical literary forms and their cultural contexts.

Professor Lindy Li Mark is a Professor Emerita of Anthropology with a rich academic background, having earned her M.A. in Anthropology of Music from Northwestern University in 1955 and her Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1974. She served as a Professor of Anthropology and East Asian Studies at California State University, East Bay from 1973 to 2003, and has been a visiting professor at the University of California, Berkeley in both 2006 and 2008. With extensive research experience in social-cultural anthropology and a focus on Kunqu musical drama, Professor Li has made significant contributions to the field. Her most recent publication, “From Page to Stage: Exploring Some Mysteries of Kunqu Music and Its Melodic Characteristics,” appeared in the CHINOPERL Journal of Chinese Oral and Performing Literature in 2013. Through her dedicated scholarship and translations, she has played a vital role in promoting the understanding and appreciation of Kunqu, thereby enriching the discourse on Chinese performing arts.

Professor Ou Fan Leo Lee is the Sin Wai Kin Professor of Chinese Culture at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, having transitioned to this role after an early retirement from Harvard University, where he had a distinguished academic career. A prolific author, he has published nearly 20 books of cultural criticism in both Chinese and English, including the notable City Between Worlds: My Hong Kong (Harvard University Press, 2008) and Shanghai Modern: The Flowering of a New Urban Culture in China, 1930-1945 (Harvard University Press, 1999). His extensive engagement with the Hong Kong cultural scene reflects his deep commitment to exploring the intersections of literature, culture, and society. In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Professor Lee has a keen interest in classical music, film, and architecture, which further enriches his contributions to the humanities. Through his work, he continues to influence contemporary discourse on Chinese culture and its global implications.