Prof. Andy Chun Professor of Practice, Department of Computing
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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Prof. Andy Chun is a renowned AI pioneer with decades of experience in the field. His AI solutions have significantly enhanced Hong Kong's social services, quality of life, and economic prosperity. As a Professor of Practice at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and an Adjunct Professor at City University of Hong Kong, he actively promotes innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies. Prof. Chun has led technology initiatives at Prudential plc, held CEO positions at AI start-ups, and served as University CIO at City University of Hong Kong. He has advised the HKSAR Government on AI and IT strategies and founded the AI Specialist Group for the Hong Kong Computer Society. Prof. Chun has received numerous awards for his contributions to AI and is a Distinguished Fellow of the Hong Kong Computer Society. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.