Prof. Ying Lau | Smart Education | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ying Lau, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Professor Lau Ying is a distinguished nursing scholar and educator currently serving as a Professor at The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She also holds honorary and visiting professorships at West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, and the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. A Hong Kong citizen, she has an extensive academic background, earning a Ph.D. from the University of Hong Kong, where she received the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowship, and multiple nursing degrees from prestigious institutions, including Monash University. Her expertise spans nursing education, midwifery, psychiatric nursing, and lactation consulting, with professional licensure in Hong Kong and Singapore. An Academy Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, she has received numerous accolades, including the NUHS Research-in-Education Excellence Award and multiple teaching excellence awards. With a strong commitment to advancing nursing education and research, Professor Lau has significantly contributed to healthcare through her scholarly work and leadership in academia.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Prof. LAU Ying is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award, demonstrating outstanding contributions to nursing research, education, and clinical practice. Her impressive academic background, extensive research achievements, leadership roles, and international recognition make her highly suitable for this honor.

🎓 Education

📍 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (2003–2006)
🏛️ University of Hong Kong, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Hong Kong
🏆 Best Thesis Nomination, Winner of Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships, Postgraduate Scholarship Award

📍 Master of Nursing in Advanced Practice (2000–2003)
🏛️ University of Hong Kong, Department of Nursing Studies, Hong Kong
🏅 Top Student

📍 Bachelor of Nursing (2nd Upper Honours) (1997–2000)
🏛️ University of Hong Kong, Department of Nursing Studies, Hong Kong
🏆 Winner of the Writing Competition 2011, Hong Kong Nursing Association

📍 Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) (1994–1997)
🏛️ Monash University, Australia

📍 Certificate in Psychiatric Specialty (1995)
🏛️ The Nethersole School of Nursing, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong

📍 Certificate in Midwifery (1993–1994)
🏛️ The Nethersole School of Nursing, Hong Kong

📍 Diploma in General Nursing (1988–1991)
🏛️ School of Nursing, Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong

💼 Work Experience

👩‍🏫 Professor (Aug 2023 – Present)
🏛️ The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

🎓 Honorary Professor
🏛️ West China Second (Women and Children) University Hospital, Sichuan University

🎓 Visiting Professor (Sep 2024 – Aug 2025)
🏛️ Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

📌 Past Positions
🔬 National University of Singapore – Multiple academic and research roles
🩺 Macao Polytechnic Institute – Distinguished Teaching in Degree Programmes

🏆 Awards & Honors

🏅 NUHS Research-in-Education Excellence Award (2022) – National University Health System
🏅 Long Service Award (5 Years) (2019) – National University of Singapore
🏅 Teaching Excellence Award (AY2016/2017) (2018) – Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS
🏅 Organizational Excellence in Honours Thesis Marking Process (2018) – NUS
🏅 Degree Programme Distinguished Teacher Award (2009) – Macao Polytechnic Institute
🏅 Scholarship for Quality of Life Research Conference (2006) – Hong Kong Society for Quality of Life
🏅 Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowship/Scholarship (2005/2006) – Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council, Hong Kong
🏅 Ph.D. Postgraduate Scholarship (2003–2006) – University of Hong Kong
🏅 Winner, Writing Competition (2001) – College of Nursing, Hong Kong

Publication Top Notes:

Evaluation of Psychological Readiness Enhancement for Transition to Professional Practice (PRE-TTP) programme among final year nursing students: A sequential mixed methods design

Deep learning analytics and application for education data mining

Investigation of smartphone addiction, cyberbullying and lifestyle behaviors of emerging adults on psychological and learning outcomes: A large-scale cross-sectional study

Acceptability and user perceptions of artificial intelligence-based mobile applications adoption for weight management: A sequential explanatory study.