CPCE Active Scholar Awards
Starting in 2021, CPCE presents the Active Scholar Awards annually to recognise the outstanding contributions and commitment of CPCE academic members who have actively published their research findings.
The following academic staff members were honoured in 2026:
CPCE Active Scholar Awards 2026
| Staff | Research Interest | Brief Statement |
|---|---|---|
| Social marketing, Digital marketing, Consumer wellbeing. | I sincerely appreciate receiving the CPCE Active Scholar Award. This honour recognises the teamwork of my research group and the ongoing support from the Division of Business and Hospitality Management. It encourages me to continue expanding my knowledge and research initiatives. |
| Digital Tourism, Service Recovery, Sustainable Marketing, Lifelong Education, AI-Driven Management | I am truly honored and sincerely grateful to be selected as a recipient of the CPCE Active Scholar Awards. This recognition means a great deal to me, as it acknowledges the academic effort, dedication, and commitment that have shaped my journey as a researcher. More than an award, it is heartfelt encouragement that inspires me to continue pursuing excellence in my research and studies with renewed enthusiasm and purpose. It also strengthens my passion for continuing learning, rigorous data analysis, and the creation of meaningful research that can contribute to the advancement of knowledge and to our wider academic community. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Division of Business and Hospitality Management (BHM) and the CPCE Research Committee (CRO) for their continued support and for fostering an intellectually stimulating environment in which research and scholarly growth can flourish. I am also deeply thankful to my research team and collaborators, whose valuable insights, encouragement, and continued contributions have been an important part of this achievement. |
 Dr Edmund WUT, Senior Lecturer [BHM] | Crisis management, Technology in Education, Corporate Social Responsibility, Tourism and Research methods | It is my honour to receive the Active Scholar Award again. Many thanks to the support from my collaborators, student assistants, research office and the Division of Business and Hospitality Management. I shall try my best to work with colleagues to have more impactful projects in the future. I am looking forward to organising more research workshops, seminars, and conferences in the coming year. |
| Tourism demand forecasting, tourist behaviors, tourism supply chain management, supply chain resilience, information systems and digitalisation. | I am truly honoured to have been selected as the recipient of the CPCE Active Scholar Award for 2026. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to CPCE for their ongoing support, resources, and opportunities that have greatly benefited my research. I also appreciate the encouragement from my colleagues and the institution, especially within the Division of Business and Hospitality Management. The collaborative and nurturing atmosphere fostered by the CPCE Research Committee has made interdisciplinary innovation possible. Receiving this award motivates me to strive for continued excellence in my academic pursuits and to make further contributions to advancing knowledge in my fields of interest. |
| Contemporary poetics, grief and mourning, creative writing, service-learning, digital storytelling, Hong Kong theatre, and English language education | It is an honour and a surprise to receive the CPCE Active Scholar Award for the second consecutive year. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the College, our Division of Languages and Communication, the CPCE Research Office, my fellow researchers, and my hardworking colleagues for their continued support and inspiration. This recognition reaffirms the importance of creating spaces where independent thinking and diverse perspectives, including those from the humanities, can thrive. I see research and knowledge production as taking both “slow” and “fast” forms: slow scholarship cultivates depth and rigour, while responsive scholarship addresses urgent contemporary questions and pressing issues. My forthcoming book with Routledge, Seamus Heaney and Contemporary Elegy , reflects the former — a sustained and careful engagement with poetry, loss, and the enduring human need to grieve and make meaning. My research collaborations with Dr Cheung Lok Ming and Dr Lo On Ting, on the other hand, respond timely to AI and its impact on higher education. Both forms of scholarship matter, and both deserve to be championed. |
| Feedback literacy, AI-assisted language learning, learning through play, professional learning community, language education, medium of instruction and policy, school-based curriculum and assessment, curriculum leadership, and teachers’ beliefs in teaching and learning. | I am deeply honoured to receive the CPCE Active Scholar Award for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition further strengthens my commitment to advancing meaningful scholarship in my field. I am sincerely grateful to CPCE and the Division of Languages and Communication for cultivating a dynamic and supportive environment that truly fosters innovative research. This stimulating atmosphere has nurtured my forward-looking perspective and empowered me to engage with academic challenges with confidence. Looking ahead, I am eager to successfully secure funding from the Research Grants Council (RGC) and the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR), and to lead and initiate new collaborative projects and research initiatives. |
| Advanced HVAC & Integrated thermal systems; AI and ML driven optimisation; EVs Thermal management; Ultra low-grade waste heat recovery; Solar thermal desalination | I am deeply honoured to be recognised with the CPCE Active Scholar Award 2025, an accolade that reflects my dedication to advancing engineering knowledge and addressing critical global challenges. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have strived to bridge complex engineering problems with practical, sustainable solutions. This prestigious recognition is a powerful motivator to continue my pursuit of innovation and impactful research. I am profoundly grateful for the unwavering support of my colleagues, mentors, and the institution, which provides the collaborative environment necessary to foster scientific progress. I look forward to continuing my contributions to our academic community, driving technological advancements, and inspiring the next generation of engineers and researchers. |
 Dr HUANG Emily Libei, Lecturer [SEHS]
| Carbon materials, wearable electronics, green conversion of waste | I am sincerely grateful for the privilege of receiving the CPCE Active Scholar Award. It was a wonderful surprise to be selected, and I feel both proud and motivated by this recognition. I would also like to thank the College for its steadfast support. This award strengthens my commitment to advancing my research and delivering impactful, high-quality publications. I look forward to building on this momentum in the coming years. |
 Dr KHAN Sheheryar, Lecturer [SEHS]
| Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging, Visual Language Models, Pattern recognition, Deep Learning. | I am truly honoured to receive the CPCE Active Scholar Award 2026 once again. Research is often a quiet and persistent effort, and having that effort recognised by this institution means a great deal to me. I am grateful to the SEHS Division and CPCE Research Office for their support and resources, which have made my work possible. This award renews my commitment to meaningful scholarship and reminds me of our responsibility as researchers to make a genuine difference. I look forward to what lies ahead and sincerely thank everyone who has been part of this journey. |
 Dr Wilson LEUNG, Senior Lecturer [SEHS] | Gerontechnology Adoption, Healthcare technology User Behaviour, AI Application, Blockchain technology Applications, Virtual Reality Applications, Consumer Trust, and Social commerce. | It is a great privilege to receive this award. I am deeply grateful to the College for its continued support, which has provided an environment where my research can grow and thrive. I would also like to thank my research team and collaborators for their dedication and invaluable contributions. I look forward to building on this work and continuing to contribute meaningful research to the Information Systems field. |
| Acoustic wave behaviors in periodic systems | I am truly honored to receive the Active Scholar Award. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the division for its unwavering support and for providing me with the freedom to pursue my research without limitations. This supportive environment has given me the invaluable opportunity to engage deeply in experimental physics, explore new ideas, and contribute meaningfully to our field. I am profoundly thankful for this encouragement and trust, which continue to inspire my academic growth and dedication. |
| Bio-integrated electronics, Flexible electronics, Wireless healthcare sensing, Microfluidics | I am deeply honoured to accept the CPCE Active Scholar Award. I sincerely appreciate the College for providing the support, opportunities, and resources that are vital to my research efforts. I would also like to express my gratitude to my research assistants and collaborators, whose unwavering dedication makes my work possible. I am eager to continue advancing my research and contributing meaningful insights to the field of biomedical engineering. |
| AI Applications, Electric Vehicles | I am deeply honored to receive the CPCE Active Scholar Award. Standing among so many dedicated and talented individuals within our academic community makes this recognition incredibly meaningful. This award is not just a personal milestone, but a testament to the vibrant, supportive research and learning environment that CPCE continuously fosters. Receiving this award also serves as a powerful motivation. It reinforces my commitment to maintaining a high standard of academic excellence and to continuing my contributions to our scholarly community. I am excited to build upon this momentum, delve deeper into my research, and give back to the institution that has invested so heavily in my development. |
| Sustainable cooling technologies, Renewable energy integration, Data centre thermal management, Artificial intelligence for energy systems | It is a great honour for me to receive the CPCE Active Scholar Award. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the College, the CPCE Research Committee, and the Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies for their invaluable support, encouragement, and recognition of my research. My sincere thanks also go to my collaborators, students, and research team for their continuous dedication and support. This award motivates me to pursue further research in sustainable building energy systems and energy-efficient technologies, striving to generate impactful research outcomes and contribute to a more sustainable built environment. |
 | Moral and Political Philosophy, Theory of the Self, Western and Chinese Philosophy, Religious Dialogue, AI Ethics
| I am deeply honoured to receive the CPCE Active Scholar Award for 2026. This recognition is not only a testament to my dedication and hard work in the field of philosophy and religious studies, but also a reflection of the unwavering support (particular the financial support from CPCE research funds) and encouragement I have received from my colleagues and the institution, in particular the Division of Social Sciences, Humanities and Design. I am grateful for the opportunities provided by CPCE to engage in meaningful research and to contribute to the academic community. This award inspires me to continue pursuing excellence in my scholarly endeavours and to further contribute to the advancement of knowledge in my areas of interest. |
 Dr Chun-wing LEE, Lecturer [SSHD] | Social Science | I would like to thank the CPCE Research Committee for this honour and my colleagues for their nomination. Although this is an individual award, it reflects the support and contributions of many people. I am especially grateful to the research assistants and research participants who made this work possible. This award is a wonderful encouragement to keep pursuing meaningful research, and it motivates me to continue contributing to scholarly research and knowledge. |
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