About The University of Hong Kong

Douglas W. Arner, Kerry Holdings Professor in Law at HKU, specializes in financial law, regulation, and development. He co-founded various programs and leads major research on FinTech and financial inclusion.

Janos Barberis has established himself as a prominent figure in financial technology and entrepreneurial education, founding SuperCharger, Asia's leading FinTech accelerator, which has helped 49 startups raise over $650 million, including three unicorns. After completing the world's first Ph.D. in FinTech Regulation at the University of Hong Kong, he has combined academic excellence (ranking 13th among global legal scholars on SSRN) with entrepreneurial success, being named the 32nd Most Powerful Dealmaker by Institutional Investor. His contributions to the field include co-editing "The FinTech Book," a global bestseller translated into six languages and distributed in 106 countries, and authoring numerous influential papers on FinTech regulation and RegTech developments. Currently serving as CEO of Founders Taboo and co-founder of SuperCharger Ventures, he focuses on scaling EdTech innovation and addressing founders' mental health while maintaining positions on prestigious boards including the World Economic Forum. His expertise has been shared through over 100 keynote speeches at major events like SIBOS, consultations with regulators, and training programs, reaching over 250,000 people through his courses and books. As a Visiting Professor at the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, he continues to bridge the gap between academic research and practical innovation in financial technology and entrepreneurship education

Professor Stephen Wing-Keung CHENG serves as Head of the Department of Surgery and Serena HC Yang Professor of Vascular Surgery at The University of Hong Kong, where he has established himself as a leading authority in advanced endovascular management of aortic diseases. With over 200 publications to his credit, he has significantly influenced vascular surgery through his research and clinical practice. His expertise is recognized through prestigious positions on editorial boards of major journals including JAMA Surgery and Journal of Vascular Surgery, while his leadership extends to numerous professional organizations, including past presidency of both the Asian Society for Vascular Society and the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong. His international recognition is reflected in his honorary fellowships from the American Surgical Association and honorary membership in the Society for Vascular Surgery and ANZSVS. As evidenced by his role in the 2023 Pok Oi Hospital Visiting Professorship Programme

Huy Nguyen Trieu stands as a prominent figure in financial technology innovation, serving as the CEO of The Disruptive Group and co-founder of the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE). His diverse career spans entrepreneurship, banking, and education, beginning with founding the VC-funded startup Ukibi, followed by roles as Managing Director at Citi, RBS, and Société Générale. A graduate of MIT, École Polytechnique, and Ecole des Ponts et Chaussées, he combines his technical expertise with business acumen to drive innovation in financial services. His influence extends through multiple roles, including Venture Partner at Mundi Ventures, Fintech Fellow at Imperial College's Centre for Global Finance and Technology, and Entrepreneurship Expert at Oxford Said Business School. As a founding member of the Asian SuperCharger fintech accelerator and member of ESMA's Consultative Working Group, he actively shapes the future of financial innovation. Through his blog Disruptive Finance and frequent keynote speaking engagements across Europe and Asia, he continues to share insights on financial technology while maintaining his position as a thought leader in the fintech ecosystem

Dr. Ian Yu-Hong Wong serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Esophageal and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at The University of Hong Kong, where he has established himself as a leading expert in foregut surgery since graduating from HKU in 2007. After attaining fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong in 2014, he enhanced his expertise through specialized training under renowned mentors including Dr. John Pandolfino and Dr. Nathaniel Soper at Northwestern University, Dr. Marco Patti at the University of Chicago, and Professor Han-Kwang Yang at Seoul National University. His research focuses on esophageal and gastric cancer management, esophageal motility disorders, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, with particular emphasis on post-lung transplant GERD in collaboration with Grantham Hospital. As Secretary General of The International Society of Digestive Disease – Asian Pacific and committee member of multiple prestigious organizations including ISDE and A-PSDE, he contributes significantly to the field through his publications in high-impact journals, regular peer reviews, and international lectures, while maintaining active involvement in clinical practice and research at Queen Mary Hospital

Professor Kent-Man Chu serves as Professor of Surgery and Director of both the Surgical Endoscopy Service and the Centre for Education and Training at The University of Hong Kong's Department of Surgery at Queen Mary Hospital. Since graduating from The University of Hong Kong in 1987, he has established himself as a leading authority in upper gastrointestinal surgery and surgical education. His pioneering contributions include developing intracorporeal hand-sewn suture anastomosis techniques for laparoscopic gastrectomy and advancing surgical education methodologies, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic through web-based surgical skills learning programs. As former Chief of the Division of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, his expertise spans peptic ulcer diseases, gastric tumors, and advanced endoscopic procedures. His commitment to surgical education is evidenced through his leadership of the Centre for Education and Training, where he has implemented innovative teaching methods to train the next generation of surgeons while maintaining active clinical practice and research in gastrointestinal surgery.

Professor Michael Francis Burrow serves as Clinical Professor in Prosthodontics and Associate Dean at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, bringing extensive expertise in dental materials and education. His academic credentials include a BDS and MDS from Adelaide, MEd from Melbourne, PhD from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, and multiple fellowships including FICD and MRACDS in Prosthodontics. His research focuses on critical areas of dental science, including the physico-chemical nature of tooth substrates, dentine and enamel bond durability, and the development of adhesive restorative materials. His contributions to the field have been recognized through numerous awards, including the Best Paper Award in Dental Materials at the International Association for Dental Research. As a member of multiple professional societies including the IADR Cariology Group and Academy of Dental Materials, he continues to advance dental education and research while serving on the organizing committee of ConsAsia. His work spans both clinical practice and research, with particular emphasis on improving dental materials and techniques while training the next generation of dental professionals

Dr. Tong Wah Lim serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in Prosthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, bringing extensive expertise in aesthetic dentistry and prosthodontics. After graduating from the University of Malaya, he completed his specialist training at Guy's Hospital, King's College London as a MoHE scholar, earning his MClinDent in Prosthodontics and MProsRCS from Edinburgh. His academic journey includes a Fellowship in Advanced Periodontology and Implantology from the University of Genova and specialized training at Mahidol University through the IDCMR scholarship. Before joining HKU, he was an Associate Professor at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, and served as President of the Malaysian Association of Aesthetic Dentistry (2020-2021). His research interests encompass the Dahl concept, metagenomic analysis of denture biofilm, and aesthetic dentistry, while his current role includes serving as a Guest Editor for BMC Oral Health's special collection on Advancing Dental Education. His contributions to dental education and research continue to influence the field through his focus on population oral health and patient education

Dr. Paulo Monteiro serves as Coordinator and Professor in the Restorative Postgraduate Program at Instituto Universitário Egas Moniz in Lisbon, Portugal, where he has established himself as a leading authority in aesthetic and restorative dentistry. After earning his doctorate of dental medicine from Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz (ISCSEM) and completing his postgraduate program in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry in 2005, he has dedicated his career to advancing the field of aesthetic dentistry through both academic leadership and clinical practice. His expertise spans both educational innovation and practical application, maintaining an exclusive dental practice in Lisbon focused on aesthetic and cosmetic dental treatments while leading one of Portugal's most prestigious dental education programs

Professor Y.C. Richard Wong, SBS, JP, serves as Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at The University of Hong Kong, where he has made significant contributions to economics and public policy since 1992. After earning his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1981, he established himself as a leading authority on Hong Kong's economic development, founding the Hong Kong Centre for Economic Research (1987) and the Hong Kong Institute of Economics and Business Strategy (1999). His academic leadership includes serving as Director of the School of Business (1997-2000), Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics (2001-2007), and Chairman of the Council of the Becker-Friedman Institute, University of Chicago (2015-2019). His research focuses on critical areas including public housing, inequality, intergenerational mobility, and regional economic development in China, particularly in the Pearl River Delta and Yangzi River Delta regions. His public service spans numerous prestigious committees, including the Exchange Fund Advisory Committee and Housing Authority, earning him the Silver Bauhinia Star in 1999 and appointment as Justice of the Peace in 2000. Through his weekly columns in the Hong Kong Economic Journal and South China Morning Post, he continues to influence public policy discourse while maintaining an active research agenda on Hong Kong's political economy, especially regarding housing policy reform and economic integration with mainland China

Professor Chun-Hung Chu serves as Chair Professor and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong, where he has established himself as a leading authority in preventive and community dentistry. His extensive academic credentials include BDS, PDipDS, MDS, and Ph.D. from HKU, complemented by prestigious fellowships from international institutions including the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. His leadership extends across multiple professional organizations, serving as President of both the Society of Preventive Dentistry of Hong Kong and the Asia Academy of Preventive Dentistry (2021-2023), while maintaining influential positions on the FDI Public Health Committee and as Vice President of the Asian-Oceanian Federation of Conservative Dentistry. His research impact is evidenced by a Scopus h-index of 40 and his role as chief editor for multiple prestigious dental journals. Before joining academia full-time in 2007, he practiced comprehensive dentistry for 15 years as dental surgeon in charge of HKU Health Service. His contributions to dentistry have been recognized through numerous awards, including the prestigious Lifelong Learning & Service Recognition award from the Academy of General Dentistry in 2015, while his current work focuses on advancing preventive dentistry education and research across Asia

Dr. Ollie Yiru Yu serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in Cariology at the Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, where she leads the Cariology discipline program and coordinates comprehensive cariology education. Her research focuses on critical areas of dental science, including caries microbiology, detection, prevention, and minimal intervention dentistry, resulting in over 50 peer-reviewed publications and one patent. Her scholarly work has garnered significant attention, with her most cited papers focusing on remineralization of enamel with silver diamine fluoride and dental biofilm models for cariology research. As associate editor of Frontiers in Oral Health and editorial board member of BMC Oral Health and Scientific Reports, she plays a key role in shaping cariology research directions. Her contributions to dental education and research have been recognized through multiple international awards, while her service extends to the Society of Preventive Dentistry of Hong Kong as a council member. Her current work includes supervising postgraduate students and reviewing for major international conferences, including the International Association of Dental Research and the Asian Academy of Preventive Dentistry.

Dr. Gustavo Molina serves as Professor in Dental Materials Science and Special Care Dentistry at the Catholic University of Córdoba and Adjunct Professor at The National University of Córdoba, while recently joining the Faculty of Dentistry at HKU as Clinical Practitioner in Cariology. With over 15 years of experience teaching dental materials science in Argentinean dental schools, he has established himself as a leading authority in minimally invasive caries treatment, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations. His research has significantly contributed to the development of accessible treatment options, including pioneering work on the ART (Atraumatic Restorative Treatment) approach for patients with disabilities. As President-Elect of the International Association for Disability and Oral Health, he leads initiatives to improve access to quality dental care for underserved populations. His work is documented in numerous high-impact journal publications, focusing on innovative approaches to make dental care more accessible to diverse patient groups

The HKU Global Dental Campus (GDC), under the leadership of Director Dr. James K. H. Tsoi, represents a groundbreaking initiative within the Institute for Advanced Dentistry (IAD) at The University of Hong Kong, delivering world-class dental education through innovative digital platforms. As part of the world's top-ranked dental faculty, GDC-Online has revolutionized continuing dental education by offering comprehensive Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and Advanced Courses, featuring contributions from over 20 international implant experts from 10 countries. The program's flagship Implant Dentistry MOOC, launched in 2016, provides evidence-based, clinically-oriented education through five intensive modules covering fundamentals, treatment procedures, and advanced protocols. Operating from a state-of-the-art Digital Studio with a professional video team, GDC-Online creates high-quality educational content accessible globally, breaking traditional barriers between learners and content through learner-centered, technology-enriched approaches. This initiative has successfully expanded the Faculty's global reach, offering dental practitioners and specialists worldwide access to cutting-edge dental education while maintaining HKU's position as a leading force in global dental education

Dr. Ming-Yen Ng serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at The University of Hong Kong and Director of HKU's groundbreaking Cardiac Imaging MOOCs, where he has revolutionized global cardiac imaging education. After completing his radiology training in Manchester and a prestigious cardiac imaging fellowship at Toronto General Hospital, he has established himself as a leading authority in cardiothoracic imaging. His academic excellence is evidenced by fellowships in the American College of Cardiology, Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR), and Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT), along with his role as SCMR Education Committee Chair and SCCT Board member. His innovative online cardiac imaging courses have earned multiple accolades, including the HKU Teaching Innovation Award and QS Reimagine Education Gold Award, while being nominated twice as an edX Prize finalist. With over 80 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals like JACC and Radiology, his research focuses on quantitative stress CMR, coronary artery disease, diabetes, heart failure, and COVID-19. As Associate Editor for both the Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, he continues to shape the field while making specialized cardiac imaging education more accessible globally through his pioneering MOOC initiatives

Dr. Varut Vince Vardhanabhuti serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at The University of Hong Kong, bringing extensive expertise in advanced medical imaging and artificial intelligence applications. After completing his medical degree at Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine in London, he pursued comprehensive training across prestigious UK institutions while simultaneously completing his Ph.D. His research focuses on quantitative image analysis using machine learning, longevity and health optimization through big data analytics, and advanced cancer imaging, particularly in prostate, liver, nasopharyngeal, and lung carcinoma. As Section Editor for European Radiology's "Computed Tomography" section and reviewer for numerous prestigious journals, he has contributed significantly to the field through over 80 peer-reviewed publications. His commitment to educational innovation is demonstrated through his roles as Microsoft Cloud Research Software Fellow and Amazon Faculty Ambassador in the AWS Educate Cloud Ambassador Program, while his research continues to advance the application of AI in medical imaging, including deep learning models for cancer detection and radiomics for disease prognostication

Dr. Suhny Abbara serves as Professor of Radiology and Chief of the Cardiothoracic Imaging Division at UT Southwestern Medical Center, while also leading cardiothoracic imaging at Parkland Health & Hospital System. After graduating from Heinrich-Heine-University of Dusseldorf and completing training across Hawaii, Georgetown, and Massachusetts General Hospital, he has established himself as a leading authority in cardiovascular imaging. His contributions include over 280 peer-reviewed publications, five textbooks, and pioneering research in cardiac CT/MRI applications. As Editor-in-Chief of Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging and past president of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (2018-2019), he has shaped the field's direction through leadership roles in multiple professional organizations. His expertise spans thoracic imaging, cardiac MRI, CT angiography, and coronary calcium scoring, while his research focuses on imaging biomarkers and spectral detector CT. Previously Director of Clinical Cardiac Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, he continues to advance medical education through extensive lectures across North America and leadership in cardiovascular imaging certification

Gabriel M. Leung is a prominent figure in public health, currently serving as the Dean of the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong. He is also a Chair Professor in the School of Public Health and an honorary consultant in family medicine and primary care. With a distinguished career that includes being Hong Kong's first Under Secretary for Food and Health, Leung has played a crucial role in shaping health policies and responses to public health crises, including the SARS outbreak and the H1N1 pandemic. His academic journey began at The University of Hong Kong, where he has been instrumental in establishing the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Group and leading significant longitudinal studies such as the "Children of 1997" cohort. His research focuses on infectious diseases, health systems, and the socio-economic determinants of health, contributing to a deeper understanding of public health challenges in both local and global contexts. Leung's expertise is sought after by various national and international organizations, including the World Health Organization and the World Bank, reflecting his commitment to advancing public health through education, research, and policy development.

Dr. Joseph Wu serves as Professor at the School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, where he leads groundbreaking research in infectious disease modeling and epidemiology. His expertise in mathematical modeling of disease transmission has been crucial in shaping public health responses to major epidemics, including influenza, SARS, and COVID-19. As head of the infectious disease modeling group at HKU, he focuses on pandemic preparedness, surveillance strategies, and epidemic mitigation, while serving on the Scientific Committee for Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection. His international influence extends through his role as an affiliated faculty member at Harvard School of Public Health's Center for Communicable Diseases Dynamics (CCDD), where he coordinates the annual infectious disease modeling course. His research contributions include developing sophisticated mathematical models to assess intervention strategies and predict disease spread patterns, earning him recognition as a leading authority in epidemiological modeling and public health policy development. His work has been instrumental in informing evidence-based responses to infectious disease outbreaks across Asia and globally

Professor Guan Yi serves as Director of the State Key Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases at the University of Hong Kong, where he has established himself as a leading authority in virology and infectious disease control. After completing his veterinary medicine training in China and doctoral studies at the University of Hong Kong, he has made groundbreaking contributions to understanding the ecology, evolution, and pathogenesis of influenza and other emerging respiratory viruses. His research team's pivotal work during the 2003 SARS outbreak led to the identification of the SARS-Coronavirus and its origins in live animal markets, helping prevent a second outbreak in 2004. His expertise extends to avian influenza surveillance and control, establishing the first systematic influenza surveillance network in southern China, which has been crucial in tracking emerging viral threats. As a recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Scientific American 50 Award and the Cheung Kong Achievement Award, he continues to lead critical research in emerging infectious diseases while maintaining active collaboration with international health organizations and serving as a key advisor to the Chinese government on disease control strategies