Prof. Andy Chun is a renowned AI visionary and innovator with over 30 years of experience leading technological advancements across various industries. As the leading AI pioneer in HK, he has developed ground-breaking AI solutions that have substantially improved the city's social services, quality of life, and economic development, impacting millions daily. His work focuses on the practical uses of AI in improving efficiency and decision-making processes.
Chun is widely regarded as the “father of AI” in HK due to his lifelong advocacy of AI and pioneering AI use in various industries. In the 90s, he deployed HK’s first commercial AI system at Kai Tak Airport to optimize capacity. He also created world's first Java constraint programming engine, now part of IBM’s Decision Optimization suite. In the 2000s, he made an AI system to plan, optimize, and manage all engineering works at HK’s MTR and later for Singapore’s MRT. Various government departments have used his AI systems.
Chun is also known for his advocacy for responsible AI practices, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations and data/AI governance.
Prof. Chun is a Professor of Practice at the HK Polytechnic University’s Dept of Computing, concentrating on digital innovation and emerging technologies. His prior role as the Regional Director of Technology Innovation at Prudential plc saw him championing AI, fostering digital innovation, nurturing talent, and strategizing Prudential’s digital ecosystem to bolster customer health and wealth. Previously, he was an Associate Professor at the City University of HK’s Dept of Computer Science and the University's CIO. Under his tenure, he transformed the University into a global leader in using technology to nurture innovative thinkers and leaders for the 21st century.
Prof. Chun remains an honorary Adjunct Professor of the Executive MBA program at CityU’s College of Business. He founded the HK Computer Society’s AI Specialist Group and became its first Convenor. He is an advisor to various HKSAR Government committees.
He was named one of the global Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders, HK CIO of the Year, and the Top 5 CIOs in Greater China. He is also a Distinguished Fellow of the HK Computer Society. His pioneering AI systems have garnered international acclaim, securing awards from the AAAI, APICTA, and HKICTA.
Prof. Chun holds a BSc from the Illinois Institute of Technology and an MSc and PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also completed CIO MBA training at Boston University.
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Professor of Practice (Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies)
June 2024 - Present (11 months)
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B9AI
Founder
February 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
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City University of Hong Kong
Hononary Adjunct Professor, College of Business
September 2018 - Present (6 years 8 months)
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Hong Kong Computer Society
Distinguished Fellow
October 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
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HKSAR Government
Panel Member, Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic andVocational Qualifications
January 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
