Lui Tai Lok

Professor Lui Tai-lok is a prominent academic figure who has significantly shaped Hong Kong studies and urban sociology. After earning his B.A. in History and Sociology with first-class honors from the University of Hong Kong and completing his Ph.D. from Oxford University, he has built an impressive academic career across multiple institutions. Currently serving as Vice President of Research and Development and Chair Professor of Hong Kong Studies at the Education University of Hong Kong, he also directs both the Academy of Hong Kong Studies and the Centre for Greater China Studies. His scholarly work spans class analysis, economic sociology, and urban development, with notable publications including "Hong Kong: Becoming a Chinese Global City" and "The Story of Hong Kong in the 1970s Re-told." Beyond academia, Lui maintains an active public presence as a newspaper columnist and radio host, while contributing to society through his service with organizations like the Hong Kong Red Cross and SynergyNet. His research has been particularly influential in understanding Hong Kong's transformation from an industrial city to a global metropolis, and his expertise in urban sociology and class analysis has made him a leading voice in Hong Kong studies.