Advisory Committee

Professor Cecilia Chan is a Professor in Education and was the Founding Director of the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Professor Chan has a dual disciplinary background in Education and Engineering, and is the President of Asian Society for Engineering Education. Her research specialises in the development, assessment and feedback of competencies, as well as research on AI in education. She is also a leader in teaching and learning, represented HKU and various networks and is often invited to present her work internationally. She has presented as a Keynote/invited speaker for over 60 conferences around the world including UNESCO and QS Summit. She is also the Chief Expert of Future Readiness and AI Literacy for UNESCO-ICHEI.

Professor Chan holds a UK Advanced HEA Principal Fellowship and was recently awarded the UGC Excellence Teaching Team Award 2024.

Ms Polly Chan is the Principal of Yaumati Catholic Primary School (Hoi Wang Road) and the Chairperson of the Hong Kong Aided Primary School Heads Association. She serves as a Distinguished Principal (Hong Kong Region) in the Ministry of Education's Excellent Primary and Secondary School Teacher and Principal Training Program (2024-2027), chairs the Community Youth Club (Yau Tsim Mong District), and is an Academy Fellow at The Education University of Hong Kong's Academy for Educational Development and Innovation.

Ms Chan advocates Holistic Education, emphasizing nurturing through love and developing potential through active thinking and self-directed learning.

Ms Tina Chan is the Group Head of Philanthropy for John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited and leads Group level community initiatives, which includes The Swire Group Charitable Trust (Swire Trust) and Swire Scholarships. She is also the School Supervisor for Taikoo Primary School, founded by the Swire Group in 1923.

Ms Chan has 17 years of experience in grant-making and charitable foundation management. She has worked in HSBC's Philanthropy Services team in Hong Kong and served as the Executive Director of the Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation.

Ms Chan attained both her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Public Policy and Management from the Carnegie Mellon University in USA.

Dr. Albert Chau is Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) (2016-now). He is responsible for the University’s teaching and learning to achieve best student experience. He leads the development of curriculum and academic programmes, quality assurance, diverse pedagogies such as experiential and virtual learning, student recruitment and placement, and globalisation of teaching and learning. Dr. Chau received his BSc in Industrial Engineering and Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), and MSc and PhD in psychology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA.

Dr Cheung Chok Fong is a primary school principal and serves as the consultant of the Subsidized Primary School Council. She is a participant in the first cohort of the Education Bureau's Leadership Program for Principals, bringing extensive experience in the education sector. Currently, she also works as a guest instructor for several educational programmes.

Dr Cheung is actively involved in promoting educational reform and serves as a member or advisor for various education-related organisations and initiatives. Her educational philosophy emphasises the unique potential of each child, focusing on fostering holistic development for students.

Mr Chu Ka Tim is the principal of Shatin Pui Ying College and the chairman of the Hong Kong Association for Computer Education. He is passionate about ICT, coding, e-learning and STEM. In addition to nearly 20 years of experience in the school sector, he organises a lot of activities to empower students, especially girls to learn coding, STEM education and media and information literacy education. He is also appointed as a committee member of the Education Bureau and the advisory Board of some organisations to contribute to the education sector.

Mr Chu is an award-winning teacher including Outstanding IT Teacher award and teaching award on information literacy and led his school teams to win several International Outstanding E-learning Awards for STEM, Coding and Computational Thinking.

As the Principal of Po Kok Primary School and the Chairperson of the Subsidized Primary School Council, Ms Kathy Chung has dedicated herself not only in creating a desirable learning environment for students of all ethnicities, but also to promoting the well-being of students across the city. Recognising the many benefits of eLearning, Ms Chung advocates eLearning in different subjects. Under her visionary leadership, the school has formulated a school based Chinese eLearning platform for Non-Chinese students and was awarded the Best Digital Inclusion Silver Award in Hong Kong ICT Awards. Ms Chung is appointed as an advisory committee member of the ‘IT Innovation Lab in Schools’ Programme by Office of the Government Chief Information Officer and the non-official member of Committee of Professional Development of Teachers and Principals.

Ms IP is the Headmistress of North Point Government Primary School and the Chairperson of the Union of Government Primary School Headmasters & Headmistresses. As a dedicated and experienced educator, she has been actively involved in the curriculum development and renewal of different Key Learning Areas.

Ms IP is a Vice Chairman of the Primary Education Professional Committee in the Chinese Society of Education (CSE). She is a member of both the Committee on Professional Development of Teachers and Principals (COTAP) and the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR). In addition, Ms. IP is the Chairperson of the CDC Committee on Arts Education.

Professor Lau Chi Pang is the Special Advisor to the President, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, and Professor of History at Lingnan University. He specializes in Song to Qing intellectual history, Hong Kong history, and local records. Having served on many public bodies, he is now a member of the Legislative Council, a member of the CPPCC National Committee, and Chief Editor of the Hong Kong Chronicles Institute, dedicated to promoting Hong Kong historical research and education.

Professor Nancy Law W. Y. is Chair of Learning Sciences and Technology in the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong. She served as the Founding Director for the Centre for Information Technology in Education (CITE) for 15 years from 1998. She is an elected Fellow of the International Society of the Learning Sciences and is known globally for her expertise in the integration of digital technology in learning and teaching for scalable student-centred pedagogical innovations. She is currently spearheading large projects in three inter-related areas: multilevel network models of leadership for transformative educational integration of digital technology, including Artificial Intelligence as sociotechnical co-evolution, development and implementation of an integrated design-aware learning design and learning analytics pattern language and technology platform (IDEALS), and the investigation of the role of human agency and regulation in student and teacher learning.

As the Principal Mentor of the Professional Development Programme for Newly Appointed Principals, Professional Development and Training Division, EDB; and the Assessor for Developmental Needs Analysis for Aspiring Principals, Ms Lee is invited as guest speaker for education forums and seminars from a wide range of sectors.

Currently she is one of the editors of 華中師範大學台港澳與東亞研究中心《港澳臺教育動態》周刊. Whilst, as the Chairperson of Hong Kong Special Schools Council (HKSSC), she has long been committed to driving continuous innovation in education, especially on promoting diversified educational tools tailored to the needs of special education, and on building a more effective, inclusive and dynamic learning environment.

In order to foster cross-sector exchange, inspire innovative thinking, and demonstrate how AI can bring transformative breakthroughs to strengthen assistance for teachers and students with special needs, she has initiated different projects concerned, including leading HKSSC to co-host the International Conference on Special Education 2025, centred on the theme ‘Future-Ready Learners: Al in Special Education’, which attracted over 2,000 participating educators, locally and overseas.

Ms. Lee Yi Ying graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she received her BA, MA, and MEd degrees. Having worked in the education sector for many years, Ms. Lee has successively served as the principal of two secondary schools. Currently, as the Head Principal of the Secondary, Primary, and Kindergarten Sections of Kowloon True Light School, Ms. Lee is dedicated to cultivating capable and virtuous talents who are bilingual and have a love for our country. Under her leadership, Kowloon True Light School has received numerous awards in recent years, including the Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence and the Outstanding Teaching (Character Education) Awards. Committed to promoting art, literature, and reading, Ms. Lee has served as a consultant for the Hong Kong Book Fair for several years. She has also actively participated in district and education affairs, and previously served as Chairperson of the Kowloon City District School Principals' Liaison Committee. Ms. Lee has received a Commendation Certificate from the Home Affairs Bureau in recognition of her contributions. To further enhance the professional development of the industry, Ms. Lee serves as Chairperson of the Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council and as an instructor for the training programme for aspiring principals. In recent years, she has been invited to serve as a member of the Curriculum Development Council of the Education Bureau, a member of the Quality Education Fund Steering Committee, a member of the Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence Assessment Working Group, Vice Chairperson of the Council of the Professional Committee for Junior Secondary Education of the Chinese Society of Education, and a member of the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health. Additionally, she has been appointed as a Fellow of the Academy for Educational Development and Innovation at The Education University of Hong Kong. In 2025, Ms. Lee was awarded the Medal of Honour by the Government.

Mr Lin has taken up principalship for 19 years and he is currently the Principal of HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College.

Mr Lin has been serving the Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools (HKAHSS) for many years and he is currently the Chairman of the association. The vision of HKAHSS is to enhance professionalism in general and to promote understanding of education in Hong Kong.

Professor Joshua Mok obtained his MPhil from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and PhD from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Before joining The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong as Provost and Vice President (Academic and Research), he was the Vice President and Lam Man Tsan Chair Professor of Comparative Policy at Lingnan University (Hong Kong). Prior to that, Professor Mok has held leadership positions at various universities, including Vice President (Research and Development) and Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at The Education University of Hong Kong; Associate Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at The University of Hong Kong; and Chair Professor and Founding Director of the Centre of East Asian Studies at the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. Most recently, Professor Mok has taken up the role of Deputy Director of the Centre for Global Higher Education based at the University of Oxford, UK. Working closely with partner institutions, namely, University of Oxford, University College London, and University of Birmingham and Lancaster University in the UK, University of Johannesburg in South Africa and Asia Pacific Higher Education Research Partnership, Professor Mok and his research team is actively engaged in promoting higher education and social sciences / humanities research. According to Scholar GPS, an international platform highlighting research achievements, Professor Mok is named as top scholar in higher education research, being ranked 8th globally and 1st among his Asian peers.

Mr Frederick Poon, a dedicated educator with more than 30 years of experience in education and related fields, is the current Principal of St. Paul’s Co-educational College. He is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Principals’ Institute, the Chairman of the Conference of Sheng Kung Hui Secondary School Heads, and the Vice-chairman of the Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council. His passion for educating the next generation is well demonstrated not only in his role as a principal and a teacher, but also in his active participation in curriculum development, school review, and youth programmes, etc.

Professor Michael Tse is a Chair Professor of Electrical Engineering at the City University of Hong Kong. As an IEEE Fellow and the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Fellow, he contributed actively to the advancement of engineering practice and education. He serves/served on the Quality Education Fund (QEF) Steering Committee, Advisory Committee on Gifted Education, Steering Committee on Strategic Development of Information Technology in Education, and chaired the QEF Taskforce on eLearning Ancillary Facilities Programme. He actively promotes innovation in STEAM education to secondary schools through collaborative school-based projects and curating exhibitions focusing on education processes of technological innovation.

Sr. Margaret Wong is a seasoned educator with a wealth of professional experience gained both locally and internationally. Before assuming leadership at the renowned St. Paul’s Convent School in 1992, she held esteemed positions as a Full Member of the Hong Kong Computer Society and the Hong Kong Psychological and Counselling Association. In the context of Hong Kong’s aspiration of becoming a global educational hub, her expertise is particularly relevant in preparing the next generation in STEAM, aligning with the rapidly evolving demands of AI. Sr. Margaret has always been a pioneer and innovator in curriculum design, driving cross-curricular integration to foster educational excellence.

Mr Albert Wong Kin Wai worked for different types of school including Aided School, Caput School, Direct Subsidy Scheme School and Private Independent School. He has been involved in IT in Education of Hong Kong since the First Strategy on IT in Education by the HKSAR Government. He is currently the IT Manager of Ying Wa College and also chairs a professional teacher association, namely ‘Association of IT Leaders in Education (AiTLE)’. The primary aim of the Association is to promote quality of education through the use of information technologies in the form of peer-sharing groups, seminars and workshops. Mr Wong is active in public and community services to support quality of education. He has served as chairmen of CIT and ICT Subject Committees (HKEAA), and members of the Steering Committee on Strategic Development of IT in Education (EDB), the Public Examination Board (HKEAA), CDC-HKEAA Committee on ICT (Senior Secondary) (EDB), the Standards Committee (HKEAA), and Assessment and Monitoring Committee (QEF).

Ms Alice Yan began her career as a Chinese teacher. Throughout her journey, she has been deeply involved the school-based curriculum design. With extensive experience, she has been appointed to serve as the member of the Assessment Working Group of the Chief Executive’s Award for the Teaching Excellence.

Ms Yan is passionate about promoting teacher professional development. She has advocated for creating an inclusive and supportive environment where teachers can grow and excel. As a member of government school, she is keen to organise symposium and workshop for the teachers.

Ms Yan is also engaged in public service in Hong Kong. She is the member of the Road Safety Campaign Committee, co-opted member of Community Care Fund Task Force.