Dr. Katherine K. W. Lee is a postdoctoral fellow and part-time assistant lecturer at the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC), the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Originally from Canada, Katherine returned to Hong Kong to complete her Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology and Counselling with First Honours, Master of Journalism with distinction, and Doctor of Philosophy in Education under the Hong Kong Postgraduate Fellowship Scheme. She is passionate about teaching and education, always looking to empower her students and promote a learning environment that is nurturing, engaging, and effective.

Since joining CETL in 2016, Katherine has established herself as a strong teacher and researcher. She has worked closely with her supervisor, Professor Cecilia K. Y. Chan, to develop, organise, and run a series of programmes for secondary and university level students to develop their holistic competencies, acting as a mentor and facilitator for hundreds of students. Katherine’s strong communication and presentation skills have also been demonstrated through her numerous roles as Master of Ceremonies for multiple events and conferences.

As an academic, Katherine’s research interests and areas include teaching and learning in higher education, holistic competencies development, students’ development of self-efficacy, assessment and feedback, reflection in teaching and assessment, and STEM education. She has published several academic journal articles on these topics, including one with Professor Chan on reflection literacy. The paper is available in the Educational Research Review, one of the highest impact factor journals in education. She has more articles in the works, including on the topics of generative Artificial Intelligence in higher education and leadership skills self-efficacy.

Outside of TALIC, Katherine has also worked at the Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES) at HKU as a Peer Writing Consultant, where she guided and supported students, both one-on-one and in workshops, in enhancing their academic writing. She received a Long Service Award as well as the Best Postgraduate Consultant (2021) Award for her work with CAES.

Katherine is a research member of the Teaching and Learning Enhancement and Research Group (TLERG), the Asian Society for Engineering Education (AsiaSEE), and the International Holistic Competency Foundation (IHCF).

Dr. Hannah Y.H. Wong is a research fellow at the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC), the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Hannah completed her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with Creative Writing at Lancaster University with First Honours, followed by Master of Arts in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages at the Institute of Education, University College London, with Merit. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Education at the University of Hong Kong as a holder of the Lee Shau Kee Postgraduate Fellowship.

Hannah is passionate about education in different fields and contexts. As an academic, her research interests and areas include but are not limited to higher education teaching and learning, holistic competencies development, entrepreneurship education, reflection, assessment and feedback, and Arts and Engineering education.

Through her BA and MA education and volunteering experiences in the U.K., Hannah has taught and/or tutored pre-school, primary school, secondary school and adult students in English Language, English Literature and Visual Art. Hannah has joined TALIC (previously named CETL) since 2018 and has worked closely with her supervisor, Professor Cecilia K.Y. Chan in developing, organising, and implementing projects and programmes on teaching and learning in higher education. Hannah is a research member of the Teaching and Learning Enhancement and Research Group (TLERG), the Asian Society for Engineering Education (AsiaSEE), and the International Holistic Competency Foundation (IHCF).

I am currently a Research Assistant in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). After completion of secondary education, I was admitted to the Community College of City University to study my Associate Degree in Bilingual Communication Studies (English and Chinese). After two years of studies, I graduated with Distinction and then I was admitted by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to study my Bachelor of Arts Degree. Majoring in Language and Communication from the School of English and minoring in General Linguistics, I achieved my B.A. with first class honours. Upon my graduation from HKU, I chose to pursue further studies in the United Kingdom. I studied MA Applied Linguistics from the Institute of Education in University College London (UCL) and graduated with distinction after one year of studies. Then, I returned back to Hong Kong to start my first career as a Materials Writer and Editor in Synergy Education Provider Co. Ltd. I worked as the Materials Writer and Editor in Synergy for more than two years before joining TALIC.

I am currently a PhD student in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Originally from Shanxi, China, I obtained my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Translation and Interpretation with first class honors, and a Master of Arts in International Organization and International Communication from Zhejiang University, China. Outside of the classroom, I have interned at different education-based institutions and companies, where I developed and maintained an interest in conducting education research. My research interests include but not limit to the educational assessment of generic skills, intercultural education and teaching and learning process in higher education. I believe I am a quick learner, collaborator, and innovator, with persistence and ideal in education. My teacher said that she can always find a sparkle in my eyes. I hope I can keep chasing my dream with passion, and no matter how hard it is, I will never ever give up!

I am currently a research assistant at the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and an MPhil student at HKU. I graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I then had two great years as a research associate at NYU Shanghai with more research and transferable skills developed. My research interests generally lie in diversity, equity, well-being, education, and interventions/programs.

I am currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center (TALIC) at the University of Hong Kong. I obtained my PhD degree in January 2025 from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, specializing in the Individualized Interdisciplinary Program with a focus on Artificial Intelligence. Prior to my PhD studies, I gained work experience in Mainland China, specializing in natural language processing and computer vision. My research interests include commonsense knowledge representation, knowledge reasoning, and multimodal large language models. At TALIC, I am focused on applying AI technologies to education and developing question-answering systems to enhance educational intelligence.

I am a research assistant working with Professor Cecilia KY Chan at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). My research focuses on educational feedback, learning analytics, AI in education, and AI literacy. I am passionate about exploring how technology can transform education and improve learning outcomes. I am about to complete my doctoral degree at the Centre for Learning Analytics at Monash University in Australia (CoLAM), where I focused on using AI-powered learning analytics to facilitate effective feedback in higher education. Before that, I pursued a Master’s degree in Software Engineering, specialising in developing innovative recommendation algorithms for recommender systems at Shenzhen University in China. At the same university, I earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Information and Computing Science. My passion for education started in elementary school when I dreamed of becoming a teacher. Over the years, my experiences in tutoring, teaching, and research have solidified my commitment to becoming an outstanding educator and scholar. I am dedicated to advancing education in the era of AI and contributing to its transformation and innovation.

Life goals: To become an exceptional educator and scholar, making a meaningful impact in the field of education

I am currently a research assistant at the Centre for Teaching and Learning Innovation (TALIC) of the University of Hong Kong. I studied Art Education at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute for both my undergraduate and postgraduate studies, and obtained a Bachelor of Education degree with the top score in my class. My graduation project once won the award for outstanding works and was sent to a provincial exhibition for display. I have extensive teaching experience in schools, urban communities, villages, museums and institutions, which can be found on my personal website. My research interests include but not limited to digital art education, STEAM education, and participatory community art.

I am currently a Research Assistant in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English Interpretation from Zhengzhou University, followed by two master’s degrees: a Master of Social Sciences in Global and Regional Studies from The Education University of Hong Kong and a Master of Arts in AI, Ethics and Society from the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Prior to joining TALIC, I worked as Research Assistant I in the School of Clinical Medicine at HKU. Additionally, I have experience as a translator and English tutor in the U.S., Mainland China, and Hong Kong. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, and I am eager to explore opportunities where I can merge my expertise in AI ethics, global studies, and education innovation to address contemporary challenges in pedagogy and digital transformation.