A Leading Expert in Information Extraction and Text Mining
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The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyCecia Ki Chan serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where she has been teaching since 2012 after completing her PhD in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her research expertise spans information extraction, text mining, machine learning, and knowledge systems, with significant contributions to document classification, coreference resolution, entity extraction, and domain adaptation. As an instructor in multiple programs, she teaches courses ranging from introductory programming to advanced topics like Data Mining and Big Data Analytics, while supervising numerous award-winning final year projects including the Mobile App for Health and Well Being and TRAP: A VR and Mobile Cross-platform Networking Game. Her teaching portfolio includes core computer science courses such as Programming with C++, Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures, and Exploring Artificial Intelligence, demonstrating her commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate education. Beyond her academic responsibilities, she actively engages in developing practical applications, particularly in areas of virtual reality systems and health technology, showcasing the real-world impact of her expertise in computer science and engineering.