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Dr Calvin Cheng is a Senior Lecturer, Programme Leader of BBA (Hons) in Marketing Management, Assistant Programme Leader of Associate in Business (Marketing), and Examination Officer (Academic) at PolyU CPCE. He is a Member of the Research Centre for Green Business (RCGB), a Member of the Centre for Ageing and Healthcare Management Research (CAHMR), and a Research Fellow of the Hong Kong College of Community Health Practitioners. Dr Cheng obtained his BA in Marketing (with First Class Honours) from PolyU and Master of Economics from The University of Hong Kong. He received his Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Newcastle, Australia. Dr Cheng is a Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Marketing (HKIM) and an Associate Member of The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Prior to joining PolyU CPCE, Dr Cheng was a marketing staff of a multinational corporation. He also held different positions in the PolyU proper and the Vocational Training Council. He has gained solid experience in marketing.
His research studies have been published in peer-reviewed international journals (including Q1 and Q2 ones) and conferences. He has also obtained a Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) research grant from University Grants Committee (UGC), a research fund from the Department of Justice of the HKSAR Government, and several internal research funds with his research teams.
Research interests
Consumer behaviour, services marketing, sustainable marketing, brand management, relationship marketing, learning and teaching in higher education, strategic management, supply chain management, entrepreneurship and health care.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, Doctor of Business Administration, The University of Newcastle
1 Jun 2011 → 26 Nov 2015
Award Date: 26 Nov 2015
Master, Master of Economics, The University of Hong Kong
1 Sept 2005 → 30 Jun 2007
Award Date: 27 Nov 2007
Bachelor, BA (1st class Hons) in Marketing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
1 Sept 1999 → 30 Jun 2002
Award Date: 27 Nov 2002
External positions
Honourary Research Fellow, Hong Kong College of Community Health Practitioners
Jan 2022 → …
School Board Member, Grace Baptist Kindergarten
Dec 2021 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Impact of ESG practices on brand purchasing behaviour: A gender and generational comparison | PolyU CPCE Research Fund 2025/26 | BHM-2025-377(J) | HK$26,215
Cheng, C. W. O. (PI), Yuen, S. S. M. (CoI), Lee, J. L. M. (CoI), Wong, S. M. H. (CoI) & Lam, Y. C. A. (CoI)
26/11/25 → 25/05/27
Project: Research
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AI Tourism Backfire: How Platform Task-relevance and Image Realism Influence Time-rebound | CPCE-funded Research Project 2025/26 (First Round) | BHM-2025-360(E)
Lee, S. M. D. (PI), Wan, C. (CoI), Fung, Y. N. (CoI) & Cheng, C. W. O. (CoI)
25/11/25 → 24/11/26
Project: Research
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Building a Smart Classroom to Enhance the Learning Performance of Students: The Application of AI Technologies in Higher Education | RGC-FDS | Submitted & Result to be announced in Sep 2026
Cheng, C. W. O. (PI), Wong, S. M. H. (CoI), Yuen, S. S. M. (CoI) & Lee, J. L. M. (CoI)
1/01/27 → 30/06/29
Project: Research
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A Study of Energy Saving and Resource Utilization in Hong Kong Cold Chain Retailing: An AIoT Application with ESG Practices | Submitted & Result to be announced in Sep 2026
Yuen, S. S. M. (PI), Wong, S. M. H. (CoI), Cheng, C. W. O. (CoI), Lee, J. L. M. (CoI) & Tsang, P. (CoI)
Project: Research
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The Impact of Anthropomorphic Artificial Intelligence Robots on Service Recovery for Hong Kong’s hotel industry | PolyU CPCE Research Fund 2024/2025 | BHM-2024-253(J) | HK$19,800
Lee, J. L. M. (PI), Cheng, C. W. O. (CoI), Yuen, S. S. M. (CoI) & Wong, S. M. H. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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AI Tourism Backfire: The Impact of Platform Task Relevance and Image Realism on Time Rebound
Lee, D., Wan, C., Fung, Y. N., Cheng, C. & Kwok, Y. K. R., 4 Jul 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Designing college students’ assignments in the GenAI era: A case study on student group projects
Yoo, J. H., Lau, M. M., Cheng, C., Lam, Y. C. A. & Takaku, Y., 6 Jan 2026. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors in Supplier Assessment and Evaluation
Yuen, S. S. M., Cheng, C. & Wong, S. M. H., 20 Jul 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Evaluating the use of Generative AI in assessing essay assignments of undergraduate students
Yoo, J. H., Lam, Y. C. A., Takaku, Y., Cheng, C. & Lau, M. M., 6 Jan 2026. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Evaluating undergraduate essays using Generative AI agents: A prompt design framework
Yoo, J. H., Cheng, C., Lam, Y. C. A., Lau, M. M. & Takaku, Y., 12 Jun 2026, p. 1-12. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Prizes
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Hong Kong Outstanding Parent Volunteer Award 2024 (EDB, HKSAR Government)
Cheng, C. W. O. (Recipient), 1 Jul 2024
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Caring Teacher Award, CPCE-SPEED Teaching Performance Awards 2021/22
Cheng, C. W. O. (Recipient), 31 Mar 2023
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Caring Teacher Award, CPCE-SPEED Teaching Performance Awards 2022/23
Cheng, C. W. O. (Recipient), 13 Nov 2023
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Inspiring Teaching Award, CPCE-SPEED Teaching Performance Awards 2021/22
Cheng, C. W. O. (Recipient), 31 Mar 2023
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Inspiring Teaching Award, CPCE-SPEED Teaching Performance Awards 2022/23
Cheng, C. W. O. (Recipient), 13 Nov 2023
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Activities
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Visit to Yakult Factory (For PolyU-SPEED & PolyU-HKCC Students)
Cheng, C. W. O. (Organiser), Lam, Y. C. A. (Organiser), Chow, Y. T. H. (Organiser) & Wong, W. S. P. (Organiser)
8 Jun 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Duty Staff, PolyU CPCE Info and Admission Day 2026
Cheng, C. W. O. (Programme Leader)
6 Jun 2026Activity: Other
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RCGB Research Workshop on Harnessing AI & Big Data: Navigating Social Media Trends and Creator Discovery
Cheng, C. W. O. (Participant)
30 Apr 2026Activity: Other
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RCGB Research Seminar on Exploiting Financial and Technological Innovation for Sustainability Transformation: Implications for Higher Education
Cheng, C. W. O. (Participant)
30 Apr 2026Activity: Other