


Welcome to the AI in Education Lab@HKU
Where Research Meets Transformation
Research and redefine education with us
Welcome to the AI in Education Lab at the University of Hong Kong, a hub for exploring how artificial intelligence can transform education responsibly and meaningfully. Our mission is to empower educators, students, and institutions with innovative tools, evidence-based research, and actionable insights that address the challenges and opportunities AI brings to teaching, learning, and assessment.
Beyond research, the Lab is dedicated to creating practical AI solutions tailored to educational development and research. We develop generative AI applications designed to enhance learning experiences, support assessment practices, and drive evidence-based educational innovation. These tools are crafted with a focus on accessibility, usability, and ethical implementation, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of educators and learners worldwide.
Our research focuses on key areas such as advancing AI literacy, integrating AI into pedagogy and assessment, and examining critical issues like AI-related plagiarism ("AI-giarism"), AI guilt, and the perceptions of students and teachers toward generative AI in education. Through a strong foundation of published works and collaborations, we aim to lead the way in ensuring that AI is used ethically and effectively across all educational levels—from primary to post-secondary.
Beyond research, the Lab is dedicated to creating practical AI solutions tailored to educational development and research. We develop generative AI applications designed to enhance learning experiences, support assessment practices, and drive evidence-based educational innovation. These tools are crafted with a focus on accessibility, usability, and ethical implementation, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of educators and learners worldwide.
Welcome to the AI in Education Lab at the University of Hong Kong, a hub for exploring how artificial intelligence can transform education responsibly and meaningfully. Our mission is to empower educators, students, and institutions with innovative tools, evidence-based research, and actionable insights that address the challenges and opportunities AI brings to teaching, learning, and assessment.
Beyond research, the Lab is dedicated to creating practical AI solutions tailored to educational development and research. We develop generative AI applications designed to enhance learning experiences, support assessment practices, and drive evidence-based educational innovation. These tools are crafted with a focus on accessibility, usability, and ethical implementation, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of educators and learners worldwide.



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AI Technology and Development
Our lab focuses on developing innovative AI models using open-source large language models (LLMs) to transform education. Key projects include the SuperTA, an app designed to support educators with question generation for tests, quizzes, exams, and other assessment-related tasks. Additionally, our lab has also developed the AI Chatbot with Avatars app, which provides interactive, personalised learning experiences. These tools enable the enhancement of teaching and learning, fostering efficiency and customisation in education.

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AI Courses for Teacher Professional Development
Our team, led by Professor Chan, develops professional development courses to help teachers integrate AI into teaching, learning, and assessment. Numerous schools and institutions have already adopted our AI literacy courses. Our upcoming STEAM-focused course, developed in partnership with industries and international organisations, offers hands-on training with subject-specific AI tools to foster innovative teaching practices.
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AI Courses for Teacher Professional Development
Our team, led by Professor Chan, develops professional development courses to help teachers integrate AI into teaching, learning, and assessment. Numerous schools and institutions have already adopted our AI literacy courses. Our upcoming STEAM-focused course, developed in partnership with industries and international organisations, offers hands-on training with subject-specific AI tools to foster innovative teaching practices.

Prof. Cecilia K Y Chan
Chief Investigator
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. With a dual disciplinary background in Education and Engineering, her research focuses on developing and assessing competencies, experiential learning, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
A Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (HEA), Professor Chan also recently received the UGC Excellence Teaching Team Award (2024).
Prof. Cecilia K Y Chan
Chief Invesitgator
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. With a dual disciplinary background in Education and Engineering, her research focuses on developing and assessing competencies, experiential learning, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
A Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (HEA), Professor Chan also recently received the UGC Excellence Teaching Team Award (2024).
Prof. Cecilia K Y Chan
Chief Investigator


Dr. Katherine Lee
Postdoc Fellow
Manager (AI in Education Lab)
Dr. Katherine Lee
Postdoc Fellow
Manager (AI in Education Lab)

Dr. Hannah Wong
Research Fellow
Dr. Hannah Wong
Research Fellow

Mr. Alan Poon
IT Team Leader
Mr. Alan Poon
IT Team Leader

Mr. Kepan Cao
AI Developer
Mr. Kepan Cao
AI Developer

Ms. Louisa Tsi
Postgraduate Student
Ms. Louisa Tsi
Postgraduate Student

Ms. Wenjie Hu
Postgraduate Student
Ms. Wenjie Hu
Postgraduate Student

Ms. Xiaohan Lin
Research Assistant
Mx. Xiaohan Lin
Research Assistant

Ms. Cindy Mok
Postgraduate Student (EdD)
Ms. Cindy Mok
Postgraduate Student (EdD)

Ms. Wei Dai
Postdoc Fellow
Ms. Wei Dai (Davina)
Research Assistant

Mr. Yi Zhao
Research Assistant
Mr. Yi Zhao (Adonis)
Research Assistant

Ms. Cailing Gao
Research Assistant
Ms. Xiaoxi Gao
Research Assistant

Ms. Xuanxuan Lu
Research Assistant
Ms. Xiaoxi Gao
Research Assistant

Ms. Zunru Tao
Research Assistant
Ms. Xiaoxi Gao
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