HKUST PPOL Spring 2026

7 The Division of Public Policy is proud to announce that Prof. James Ka Lei WONG, Senior Lecturer (Division of Public Policy & Division of Social Science), Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Science, and Assistant Professor of Social Science Education, has been awarded the title of Junior Fellow by the Academy of Education Excellence (AEE). The AEE, facilitated by the Center for Education Innovation (CEI), recognizes faculty members at HKUST who exhibit a strong commitment to enhancing their teaching skills and contributing to effective teaching practices. Among the awardees is Prof. James Wong, Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Science (Undergraduate Education), Assistant Professor of Social Science Education, and Senior Lecturer in the Divisions of Social Science and Public Policy. A Fellow of the British Higher Education Academy, Prof. Wong obtained his PhD in Government from the London School of Economics and Political Science and joined HKUST in 2014. He teaches a wide range of politics and public policy courses, and is devoted to inspiring students through rigorous and engaging pedagogy. His research focuses on democracy, citizen participation, environmental politics, and political philosophy, with publications in leading journals including Political Studies and Philosophy Compass. Through his dedication to teaching excellence and impactful academic research, Prof. Wong fully embodies the values celebrated by the AEE. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. WONG and look forward to his impactful contributions as he embarks on this exciting journey with the AEE. Prof. James Ka Lei WONG Receives the Academy of Education Excellence (AEE) Fellowship Award GRANTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

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