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Personal profile
Wilson K.S. Leung is a Senior Lecturer at the Division of Science, Engineering & Health Studies, College of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He received his Ph.D. in Finance and Decision Sciences from Hong Kong Baptist University. His research interests include gerontechnology, cognitive health training, mobile healthcare technology, virtual reality design, social commerce, tourism consumer behavior, and IT adoption and user behaviors. His research publications have appeared in Tourism Management, Internet Research, Information Technology & People, Computers in Human Behavior, among other journals.
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 -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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From Play to Health: Enhancing Elderly Engagement with Exergames Through Affordance and Goal Framing Theories - A Longitudinal Study and Experiments in Hong Kong | Faculty Development Scheme (FDS), Research Grants Council (RGC) Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector 2025/26 | HK$ 753,744.00 | [Reference No. UGC/FDS24/B18/25]
Leung, K. S. W. (PI), Chang, L. M. K. (CoI), Shi, S. (CoI) & Cheung, M. L. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Enhancing Commitment to Intangible Cultural Heritage through Regulatory-Focus Messages in Immersive AI-based Metaverse Environments | CPCE Research Committee (RC) and approved by Dean (PCE) for the CPCE Research Fund 2025/26 | HK$39,722.50 | Reference No.: SEHS-2025-388(J)
Leung, K. S. W. (PI)
26/11/25 → 26/05/27
Project: Research
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Customizing Design Strategies for Virtual Reality to Reduce Cybersickness and Enhance Mood in Older Adults: Insights from Randomized Experiments in Hong Kong | Faculty Development Scheme (FDS), Research Grants Council (RGC) Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector 2025/26 | HK$ 684,789.00 | [Reference No. UGC/FDS24/B16/24]
Leung, K. S. W. (PI), Chang, L. M. K. (CoI), Cheung, M. L. (CoI), Shi, S. (CoI) & HO, J.C.-F. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Consumer adoption of cryptocurrencies as a precursor to a decentralized financial system: a push-pull-mooring model
Wong, P., Leung, W. K. S., Vanharanta, M. & Wan, C., 23 May 2025, In: International Journal of Bank Marketing. 43, 6, p. 1252-1271 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From attraction to retention: the influence of AI chatbot intelligence disclosure on customer interaction intention
Liu, N., Shi, S., Huang, Y., Zhang, M. & Leung, W. K. S., 2025, In: International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
From virtual to reality: how online gamification applications promote travel intention
Zhang, Y., Shi, S., Liu, N. & Leung, W. K. S., 2025, In: Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing. 42, 6, p. 832-849 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Longitudinal Study of the Antecedents and Impacts of Using Game-Based Cognitive Training Apps
Chang, M. K., Leung, K. S. W., Cheung, M. L., Shi, S., Lam, J. & Law, S. P. M., 12 Aug 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Driving engagement in metaverse-mediated tourism environments: exploring the role of perceived realism
Cheung, M. L., Leung, W. K. S., Chang, M. K., Wong, R. Y. M. & Tse, S. Y., 1 Aug 2024, In: Internet Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
21 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2024 Emerald Literati Awards - Outstanding Reviewer Award
Leung, K. S. W. (Recipient), 11 Sept 2024
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Dean's Award for Outstanding Research-Scholarly Performance 2023/24
Leung, K. S. W. (Recipient), 10 Dec 2024
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Activities
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Internet Research (Journal)
Leung, K. S. W. (Member of editorial board)
1 Mar 2025 → 28 Feb 2027Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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2025 Americas Conference on Information Systems (Event)
Leung, K. S. W. (Member of editorial board)
2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Journal of Internet Commerce (Taylor & Francis) (External organisation)
Leung, K. S. W. (Member)
3 Dec 2024Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Metaverse (Journal)
Leung, K. S. W. (Member of editorial board)
Aug 2024 → Jul 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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2023 European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS 2023)
Leung, K. S. W. (Session Chair)
12 Jun 2023 → 16 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...