My name is Dr Man Fung LO and I am a distinguished academic and professional with a multifaceted career in technology, data science, and education and training. I currently serve as the Director for Technology and Infrastructure Development and a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong. In addition, I am a Teaching Advisor and Technical Advisor (ICT) for the Employees Retraining Board and a Specialist with the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. I am recently appointed as the Director, IFIP Global Industry Council (first from The Asia), and an Enterprise Advisor for CLAP@JC, The HK Jockey Club Charities, which supports the career development of teenagers.
I have been recognized for my outstanding contributions with numerous awards, including The David O’Leary Award from the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP)-IP3, The Secretary for Home Affairs’ Commendation, The CPCE Outstanding Teaching Performance/Achievement Award from PolyU-HK, and the Distinguished Educator award from PDK. My dedication to professional development is further evidenced by my extensive list of professional qualifications, such as CITP CEng FBCS; FCIPS, I.S.P., ITCP; FIMA CSci; CStat; CertStat; SFHEA; FSEDA; SCMALT, SMIEEE, SMACM, among others.
I also contribute to the academic and professional community through my roles on editorial boards, including serving as Associate Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of IT Education:Research, and as an Associate Editor for several other prestigious journals, including IEEE Transactions on Technology and Society. I am an active participant (e.g.,publicity/session chair) in academic conferences(e.g., IEEE/ACM).
My commitment to the broader community is demonstrated by my volunteer work with organizations such as the Hong Kong St. John Ambulance. I also serve in advisory and mentorship roles within university and professional settings, further showcasing my dedication to advancing education and professional practice.
