Introduction

School of Computing and Data Science
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Established on 1 July 2024, the School of Computing and Data Science (CDS) at The University of Hong Kong strives to advance education and research across the fields of computing and data science, artificial intelligence, statistical decision sciences, fintech, and actuarial science. It aims to take an integrated approach to reform these academic disciplines and foster multidisciplinary research collaboration within the University and beyond.

The CDS combines the Department of Computer Science from the Faculty of Engineering and Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science from the Faculty of Science. By converging computing, data science, and statistics, the CDS fosters a vibrant academic community that drives innovative education, promotes multidisciplinary research, and facilitates technological innovation.


MA, Yi
Director of CDS
Professor Yi MA

“By converging computing, data science, and statistics, the School of CDS aims to foster a vibrant academic community that drives innovative education, promotes multidisciplinary research, and facilitates technological innovation. It will transform education in computer science, data science, and artificial intelligence, incubating future leaders who are well-versed in these new knowledge and technology.”

Professor Yi MA, Director of the School of Computing and Data Science

Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Professor Richard WONG

“The rapid advancements in computing technology, data science, and artificial intelligence have the potential to offer groundbreaking solutions to numerous industrial, economic, and societal challenges. It is anticipated that the demand for new and top-tier talent in these fields will rise significantly in the future. Consequently, reforming education and fundamental research in computing and data science has become a priority and a trend among top universities worldwide. This initiative also aligns well with the strategic scientific and technological plans of Hong Kong and the nation. The University of Hong Kong is determined to seize this opportunity and tackle the associated challenges. By establishing the School of Computing and Data Science, HKU aims to create synergies that will position it as a leader in transforming Hong Kong into an international hub for education and research in computing and data science.”

Professor Richard WONG, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor


School Leadership Team

 

MA, Yi
Director of CDS
Professor MA, Yi
LAM, Tak-Wah
Associate Director (Administration)
Professor LAM, Tak-Wah
LEE, Stephen M.S.
Associate Director (UG)
Professor LEE, Stephen M.S.
YIU, Siu Ming
Associate Director (TPg)
Professor YIU, Siu Ming
YU, Yizhou
Associate Director (Research)
Professor YU, Yizhou
YIN, Guosheng
Associate Director (Graduate Studies)
Professor YIN, Guosheng
CHENG, Reynold C.K.
Division Head (Department of Computer Science)
Professor CHENG, Reynold C.K.
CHEUNG, K.C.
Division Head (Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science)
Professor CHEUNG, K.C.
WU Chenshu
Assistant Director (Computing Infrastructure and Services)
Professor WU, Chenshu
OLIVEIRA, Bruno
Assistant Director (Graduate Studies)
Professor OLIVEIRA, Bruno
LUO, Ping
Assistant Director (Outreach and Advancement)
Professor LUO, Ping
CHOI, Yi King
Assistant Director (TPg)
Dr CHOI, Yi King
LAM, Eddy K.F.
Assistant Director (TPg)
Professor LAM, Eddy K.F.
HUANG, Zhiyi
Assistant Director (UG)
Professor HUANG, Zhiyi