David P. Y. Lung

David P.Y. Lung is an internationally renowned architect and educator who has made significant contributions to architectural conservation and heritage preservation in Asia. After earning his Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, and Master of Arts in Asian Studies from the University of Oregon, he established himself as a leading expert in vernacular architecture and cultural heritage conservation. At The University of Hong Kong (HKU), he served as Dean of the Faculty of Architecture from 2011-2013 and held the prestigious Lady Edith Kotewall Professorship in the Built Environment. His most notable achievement was founding the Architectural Conservation Programme in 2000, an innovative post-graduate degree course that has since expanded to include a bachelor's program covering building conservation and historic district preservation. Throughout his career, Professor Lung has been instrumental in securing UNESCO World Heritage status for three significant sites: the Historic City of Macao, the Kaiping Diaolou and Villages, and the Historic Cities in the Straits of Malacca. His dedication to heritage preservation was recognized when he was appointed chairman of Hong Kong's Antiquities Advisory Board, where he initiated numerous conservation initiatives including the landmark "Year of Heritage" program featuring 52 weekly events to promote cultural preservation. Currently serving as Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Chu Hai College, he continues to influence the fields of vernacular architecture, heritage conservation, and architectural education.