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Dr. Jason Chan, MH, JP is an innovation and technology expert as well as a professional generalist. He is well-qualified with various degrees and credentials. With diverse academic background and experience, he is an accomplished professional generalist in public administration, education, metaverse, artificial intelligence, big data, social media, social commerce, fintech, IoT, strategy, resources management, leadership, intelligent construction, smart city, e-governance and research methodology.
Dr. Jason Chan has been the Director of the School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED) since 2024 and the Associate Dean (Information and Development) at the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) since 2022 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). He also served as Assistant Dean (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) from July 2021 to August 2022 and has been the Head of IT since 2009.
Dr. Chan is actively engaged in public and community service- apart from being Justice of the Peace, he is also serving on various committees and panels. As for voluntary and professional affiliations, Dr. Chan is currently the Founder and Chairman of the International Qualification Verification Centre (IQVC), the President of Hong Kong Digital Currency Academy (HKDCA) and the Vice-President of UNESCO Hong Kong Association. He was Chairman of Hong Kong Mensa: The High IQ Society; President (Education) of Young Professionals Alliance, Vice President of HK Public Administration Association, etc.
In 2015, Dr. Chan set up Totaltact Network- an e-think tank which utilizes artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data, to collect and analyze views from social media and the public to create a mega cross-domain knowledge platform. At the same time, he is devoted to developing iTact’s “學程 Edventures” educational resource management and matching platform, in order to achieve equal opportunities in education and to break the threshold of knowledge acquisition. In 2019, he founded iMake to promote Hong Kong iMakers 香港智造 and make businesses more innovative and intelligent.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Registered/Practitioner/Licentiate, Certified Practising Accountant, CPA Australia
Award Date: 19 Jul 2021
Doctorate, Doctor of Education, University of Bristol
Award Date: 28 Apr 2010
Professional Certificate, Stanford Certified Project Manager, Stanford University
Award Date: 15 May 2007
Master, Master of Educational Technology, University of British Columbia
Award Date: 18 May 2005
Master, Master of Science in Computing, City University of Hong Kong
Award Date: 9 Nov 2004
Bachelor, BA (1st Hons) in Public and Social Administration, City University of Hong Kong
Award Date: 24 Nov 1998
External positions
Founder and Chairman, 國際資歷驗證中心 創辦人及主席, International Qualification Verification Centre
14 Jan 2025 → …
Adjunct Professor, Zhengzhou University
4 Dec 2024 → 3 Dec 2026
Honorary Consulting Professor, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai
3 Dec 2024 → 2 Dec 2026
Member, Telecommunications Users and Consumers Advisory Committee, 通訊事務管理局(通訊局) 電訊服務用戶及消費者諮詢委員會 委員 , Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA)
Sept 2024 → …
Founder and Director, 灣區智能城市設計研究院 發起人及董事, Bay Area Smart City Development Research Institute
Jun 2024 → …
Advisor, Centre for Health Education and Health Promotion, 香港中文大學 健康教育及促進健康中心 顧問, Chinese University of Hong Kong
May 2024 → …
Honorary Advisor, 關愛社會醫生聯會 榮譽顧問, Association of Doctors for Social Responsibility
Apr 2024 → …
Co-opted Member, Adult Inmates Working Group, 懲教署 成年更生人士工作小組 增選委員, Hong Kong Correctional Services Department
Oct 2023 → …
Honorary Advisor, Organising Committee of ESG Innovative Enterprise Selection 福布斯中國 ESG創新企業評選 籌委會 榮譽顧問, Forbes China
1 Jun 2023 → 31 Dec 2023
Founding Honorary Advisor, 國際青少年創科教育協會 創會榮譽顧問, International Youth STEAM Education Association
Jun 2023 → …
Member, Technology Review Panel, 香港應用科技研究院(應科院) 科技評審委員會成員 , Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI)
Apr 2023 → …
Co-Founder, Hong Kong Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Property and Facility Management Federation 香港粵港澳大灣區物業及設施管理聯合會
2023 → …
Advisor, Lion Club of Hong Kong IFC 香港國金獅子會
2023 → …
Advisor, Greater Bay Area Family Office Association 大灣區家族辦公室協會
2023 → …
Board of Regents, Sustainable Development Planner Examination and Certification Center, The Hong Kong Institute of Sustainable Development Education
1 Jun 2022 → 31 May 2025
President, Hong Kong Digital Currency Academy
19 May 2022 → 31 Dec 2024
Specially Invited Honorary Advisor, Greater Bay Area Hong Kong Women Entrepreneurs Association 大灣區香港女企業家總會
2022 → …
Honorary Chairman, Outstanding Leaders Series, Excellent Enterprise Channel of Forbes China 福布斯中國卓越企業頻道–卓越領袖專輯, Forbes China
2022
Independent Non-Executive Director, Semk Holdings International (2250.HK)
20 Dec 2021 → 1 Jan 2025
Vice-President, UNESCO Hong Kong Association
1 Jun 2021 → …
Chairman, Innovation and Technology Committee, UNESCO Hong Kong Association
1 Jun 2021 → …
Board of Governors of The Prince Philip Dental Hospital, Hong Kong Government
1 Oct 2020 → 1 Oct 2022
Mentor, Cyberport Mentorship Services, Cyberport
Aug 2020 → …
Member, Entrepreneurship Committee Advisory Group, Cyberport
21 May 2020 → 20 May 2023
Advisor, Community Synergy for Rehabilitation Association
2020 → 2021
Independent Non-Executive Director, Bamboos Health Care Holdings (2293.HK)
1 Apr 2019 → …
Mentor, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks
1 Feb 2019 → 14 Jul 2023
Dissemination and Promotion Sub-Committee Member, Quality Education Fund (QEF), Education Bureau, Hong Kong Government
16 Jan 2019 → 15 Jan 2023
Chairman, Hong Kong Mensa
1 Jul 2018 → 30 Jun 2020
Steering Committee Member, Alpina Charitable Foundation
2018 → 2020
Non-Panel Reviewer, Public Policy Research Funding Scheme, Policy Innovation and Co-ordination Office (PICO), Hong Kong Government
2018 → …
Assessment Panel Member, Enterprise Support Scheme (ESS), Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), Hong Kong Government
1 Jul 2017 → 30 Jun 2019
Member, Justice of the Peace Assistance Scheme, Office of the Ombudsman, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Government
1 Jul 2017 → …
Justices of the Peace, Hong Kong Government
30 Jun 2017 → …
Advisory Committee Member, Innovation and Technology Venture Fund (ITVF), Innovation and Technology Bureau, Hong Kong Government
16 Jun 2017 → 15 Jun 2023
Child Development Fund Steering Committee Member, Hong Kong Government
1 Jun 2017 → 31 May 2023
Member, Property Management Services Authority, Hong Kong Government
1 Dec 2016 → 1 Dec 2022
Consumer Council Member, Hong Kong Government
1 Jan 2016 → 1 Jan 2018
School Manager, C.C.C. Kei Long College
1 Sept 2015 → 31 Aug 2019
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Panel Member, Hong Kong Government
11 Jul 2015 → 10 Jul 2021
Vice-President, Hong Kong Shanghai Pudong Association
1 Jul 2015 → 30 Jun 2019
Chairman, Totaltact Network
Jun 2015 → …
Mentor, Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme (HKSES), Education Bureau, Hong Kong Government
2015 → …
Vice-President, Hong Kong Public Administration Association
1 Jul 2014 → 30 Jun 2020
Associate Editor, Public Administration and Policy: An Asia-Pacific Journal
1 Jul 2014 → 30 Jun 2020
Associate Vice-President, UNESCO Hong Kong Association
1 Jul 2014 → 31 May 2021
Chairman, Educational Technology Committee, UNESCO Hong Kong Association
1 Jul 2014 → 31 May 2021
President (Education), Young Professional Alliance
1 Jul 2014 → 30 Jun 2017
Non-Panel Reviewer, Public Policy Research Funding Scheme, Central Policy Unit (CPU), Hong Kong Government
2014 → 2018
Permanent Honorary President, South China Athletic Association
2014 → …
Transport Tribunal Panel Member, Hong Kong Government
1 Oct 2013 → 30 Sept 2020
Assessor, Technological Achievement , The Hong Kong Awards for Industries (HKAI)
2013 → 2019
Member (Tertiary Education Sector Representative), Advisory Committee, Education Development Fund, Education Bureau, Hong Kong Government
22 Oct 2012 → 31 Aug 2019
Chairman, Hong Kong Mensa
1 Jul 2012 → 15 Feb 2015
School Manager, C.C.C. Mong Man Wai College
1 Sept 2011 → 31 Aug 2015
Honourary Secretary, Hong Kong Mensa
1 Jul 2010 → 30 Jun 2012
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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RGC Competitive Research Funding Scheme – Inter-Institutional Development Scheme (IIDS) | Applications and Research Agenda of Robotics in Hospitality, Tourism and Retailing | UGC/IIDS24/B03/24 | HK$347,929
Wut, T. M. E. (PI), Xu, J. B. (CoPI), Lee, S. W. (CoPI), Chan, A. H. E. (CoI) & Chan, J. K. Y. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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RGC Competitive Research Funding Scheme - Faculty Development Scheme (FDS), Project title: ‘Mapping and Designing of an Intelligent Charging Network for Increasing Electric Vehicles in Cross-Border Traffic Across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area – A Pilot Study’ UGC/FDS24/E05/24 - HKD 484,459
Wu, Y. A. (PI), Lau, Y. Y. J. (CoI), Dong, Z. (CoI), Chan, J. K. Y. (CoI) & Zhao, J. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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RGC Competitive Research Funding Scheme - Inter-Institutional Development Scheme (IIDS), Project title: ‘Emerging Research Directions on the AI Application of Green Transport Development in Hong Kong and the GBA’ UGC/IIDS24/E01/24 - HKD 465,850
Wu, Y. A. (PI), Lau, Y. Y. J. (CoPI), Chan, J. K. Y. (CoI), Dong, Z. (CoI), Wu, H. (CoI), Xu, Y. (CoI) & Zhen, H. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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SELA: AI-assisted Self-diagnostic English Literacy Assessment System for Sub-degree & Degree Students | Quality Enhancement Support Scheme | HK$2,400,000
Wong, F. C. F. (PI), Chan, K. L. Z. (CoPI), Chan, J. K. Y. (CoI), Tong, K. M. E. (CoI), Lui, E. (CoI), Lo, P. K. N. (CoI), Leung, C. S. Y. (CoI), Lai, W. W. S. (CoI), Young, A. (CoI), Hussain, B. (CoI) & Ho, A. (CoI)
1/09/24 → 31/08/27
Project: Other
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From Policy to Practice: Bridging the Gaps in Primary Healthcare through Stakeholder-Centered Strategies, Curriculum Development, and Training | CPCE Research Fund | 2024 | SSHD-2023-309(J) | HK$40,000
Lee, S. W. (PI), Cheung, S. T. Y. (CoI), Xu, J. B. (CoI), Wut, T. M. E. (CoI), Lau, Y. Y. J. (CoI) & Chan, J. K. Y. (CoI)
21/06/24 → 20/12/25
Project: Research
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Exploring the role of internal social media in fostering employee green behavior (EGB)
Ng, P. M. L., Wut, T. M., Chan, J. K. Y., Lau, M. M., Cheung, C. T. Y., Kwok, M. L. J. & Choy, E. T. K., Jun 2025, In: Sustainable Futures. 9, 100425.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fostering social entrepreneurship through social capital approach: an empirical study in China
Ng, P. M. L., Lit, K. K., Chan, J. K. Y., Cheung, C. T. Y. & Choy, E. T. K., 4 Mar 2025, In: Journal of Intellectual Capital. 26, 2, p. 426-445 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fostering social entrepreneurship through social capital approach: An empirical study in China
Ng, P. M. L., Lit, K. K., Chan, J. K. Y., Cherry Tin Yan, C. & Choy, E., 2025, In: Journal of Intellectual Capital. 26, 2, p. 426 - 445Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Perceived artificial intelligence literacy and employability of university students
Wut, T. M., Chan, A. H. E., Wong, S. M. H. & Chan, K. Y. J., 7 Apr 2025, In: Education and Training. 67, 2, p. 258-274 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Perceived artificial intelligence literacy and employability of university students
Wut, T. M. E., Chan, A. H. E., Wong, S. M. H. & Chan, J. K. Y., 28 Feb 2025, In: Education and Training. 67, 2, p. 258 274 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Best Data Literate CXO Award, Granted by Data Literacy Association
Chan, J. K. Y. (Recipient), 8 Nov 2024
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Outstanding Paper Award in the 2023 Emerald Literati Awards
Chan, J. K. Y. (Recipient), 31 Aug 2023
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CPCE Dean’s Award for Outstanding Service Performance/ Achievement 2020/21
Chan, K. Y. J. (Recipient), 31 Aug 2021
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CPCE Outstanding Service Performance/ Achievement Award 2020/21
Chan, K. Y. J. (Recipient), 31 Aug 2021
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Medal of Honour (MH), Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
Chan, K. Y. J. (Recipient), 1 Jul 2021
Prize: Honorary award
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Founder and Chairman, International Qualification Verification Centre 國際資歷驗證中心 創辦人及主席
Chan, J. K. Y. (Chairman)
14 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Other
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Conference on Green Technology and Navigating Sustainable Business Practices
Wu, Y. A. (Member of programme committee) & Chan, J. K. Y. (Member of programme committee)
2 Dec 2024 → 3 Dec 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Founder and Director, Bay Area Smart City Development Research Institute 灣區智能城市設計研究院 發起人及董事
Chan, J. K. Y. (Director)
Jun 2024 → …Activity: Other
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Founding Honorary Advisor, International Youth STEAM Education Association 國際青少年創科教育協會 創會榮譽顧問
Chan, J. K. Y. (Advisor)
Jun 2024 → …Activity: Other