Keynote Speaker

Dr. Adela Lau

Dr. Adela Lau

Deputy Director of HKU SAAS Data Science Lab, Division of Statistics and Actuarial Science, School of Computing and Data Science, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Speech Title: Future Education: Using AI, Web6.0, and Naked Eye 3D Learning in Metaverse

Abstract: Traditional e-learning model uses web2.0 for knowledge acquisition, distribution, sharing, and presentation. The limitation of the existing e-learning model is lack of knowledge experience generation, knowledge relating, filtering and innovation creation for wisdom management. To facilitate learner's learning from information to wisdom, some recent technologies such as Web6.0, naked-eye 3D and metaverse can improve the learner's learning experience. This presentation mainly focuses on the review of current web technologies from web1.0 to web6.0, and discusses how the advanced technologies of naked eye 3D and metaverse creating a new evolution in future meta-learning environment.


Biography: Dr. Adela Lau is the Deputy Director of HKU SAAS Data Science Lab, Division of Statistics and Actuarial Science, School of Computing and Data Science of the University of Hong Kong. Dr. Lau published over 60 journal and conference papers and funded over 50 research and industrial collaboration and consultancy projects in the area of machine learning, business intelligence, text analysis, network analysis, social media and big data analytics, AI and Mixed Reality in metaverse, intelligence applications, risk management, information system adoption, ontology/taxonomy building, business process re-engineering, portal design, knowledge management, e-learning, public/community health studies, healthcare systems and nursing clinical quality control & assessment. She gained several awards including NANDA Foundation Research Grant Award (USA), Faculty Merit Award in Services (HK), and Inaugural Teaching and Learning Showcase Award (HK). She was the former director of Center for Business Development at Madonna University in USA, and the co-director of the Center for Integrative Digital Health at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and leaded the IT team for healthcare product innovation. Dr. Lau was an active committee member of Knowledge Management Research Center at PolyU and Data Science Center at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), in which she initiated and developed industrial applied-research consultancy projects. She was also the UG coordinator of the Risk Management and Business Intelligence Program at HKUST, and was responsible to lead, execute, and coordinate the program works including curriculum design, enrichment programs, and administration across three schools of business, science, and engineering.