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Welcome to the AI in Education Lab@HKU
Where Research Meets Transformation

Research and redefine education with us

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Welcome to the AI in Education Lab

Research and redefine education with us

We Are Visionaries

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.

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.

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Research and Technology

Our team is dedicated to transforming education with AI: bridging evidence-based research with real-world impact, integrating educational theories into practice, and leveraging precise data analysis and cutting-edge technology to drive meaningful change.

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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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What We Stand For

Imagination, Innovation, Transformation, Humanity.
 

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

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Prof. Cecilia K Y Chan

Director of TALIC Center

Our Team

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Dr. Katherine Lee

Post Doctorate Fellow

Manager of the AI in Education Lab

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Dr. Hannah Wong

Post Doctorate Fellow

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Mr. Alan Poon

Head of the IT Team

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Mr. Kepan Cao

AI Developer

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Ms. Louisa Tse

Postgraduate Student

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Ms. Wenjie Hu

Postgraduate Student

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Ms. Xiaohan Lin

Research Assistant

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Ms. Cindy Mok

Postgraduate Student (EdD)

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Mr. Eddie Chu

IT Attendent

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Dr. Ying Su

Post Doctorate Fellow

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Ms. Wei Dai (Davina)

Research Assistant

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Mr. Yi Zhao (Adonis)

Research Assistant

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Ms. Cailing Gao

Research Assistant

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Join Our Team

We’re looking for highly-motivated and talented people to join our innovative team. Submit your application today to join the AI in Education Lab@HKU journey!

Research Assistant I/II (2 posts)

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Post-doctoral Fellow (2 posts)

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IT Technician/IT Officer

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AI in Education Lab@HKU in Numbers

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International Collaborators

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Industry Partners

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Local Schools and University Partners

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Publications on AI

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Ongoing Research Programs

News

ICESML 2025: Prof. Cecilia Chan Shares AI-Driven Vision for Future Education

23th May 2025

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Prof. Cecilia Chan Shares Insights on AI in Education at 7th CELC Symposium

21–23 May 2025

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Empowering Educators with AI: Dr. Katherine K. W. Lee and Dr. Wei Dai Speak on Assessment & Feedback at St. Margaret's Co-educational English Secondary & Primary School

15th May 2025

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Prof. Cecilia Chan was invited by the HKU Admissions Office to present for the HKU Scholarship Partner Collaboration Programme.

11th April 2025

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Professor Cecilia Chan takes centre stage with Opening Remarks and Keynote at the Alibaba Cloud Academy Onwards Summit in Singapore.

18th Mar 2025

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UGC HKTEA AI Community of Practice

11th March 2025

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Keynote at the Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools’ Self-Regulated Learning Joint-School Development Day

February 2025

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Prof. Cecilia Chan invited as Teaching and Learning Expo KeyStage Presenter


December 2024

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Newly Published Article on Students’ perceptions of ‘AI-giarism’- academic misconduct

Education and Information Technologies
November 2024

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International Virtual Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Higher Education in the Philippines on AI and Assessment

December 2024

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