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CHAN, Ho Sing Ernest
Part-time Lecturer

 

Ho Sing Ernest CHAN is a Hong Kong-based social entrepreneur, technology practitioner, and emerging researcher with over 15 years of professional experience spanning project management, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), DevOps, data analytics, and social impact technology. He is the Founder and Managing Director of AESIR.HK, recognised as one of Asia’s Top 12 Social Enterprises (DBS-NUS Social Venture Challenge) and a Global Top 500 Tech venture (HelloTomorrow). AESIR.hk develops AI-, AR-, and VR-enabled digital products and gamified learning tools that support special educational needs (SEN), neurodiverse individuals, healthcare, rehabilitation, education, and professional sectors (including government and academic clients).  
His work has delivered measurable impact, including platform products serving government bodies (e.g., Hospital Authority, Education Bureau) and universities, annual turnover contributions in the multi-million range, significant cost savings/loss avoidance for clients, and support for tens of thousands of families through social ventures. He has raised equity financing for Healthcare AI Gaming initiatives and serves as a trainer for the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Cyberport and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP).  
Previously, he held project management roles at Electrolux AB (Stockholm, Sweden), managing global product range processes and digital/eCommerce strategies across Europe, Middle East and Africa, and earlier roles in GIS solutions at Esri China (Hong Kong). He has extensive civil service experience through multiple HKSAR Government appointments (tribunals and appeal boards) and youth research/policy work with the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG).  
Ernest is now bridging practitioner experience in social technology, inclusive innovation, and AI applications with academic inquiry.
 

 

Courses Taught
VR/AR Application Development (Unreal 2) 
Research Interests
1. Society 5.0
Human-centred, technology-integrated super-smart societies that balance economic advancement with resolution of social challenges. Focus on inclusive digital ecosystems, cross-sector collaboration (government, NGOs, industry, academia), and policy-technology interfaces in the Greater Bay Area and Asia contexts.
2. AX (AI Transformation)
Organisational and societal AI adoption, DevOps/AI product cycles, data analytics/visualisation for decision-making, RPA and automation for efficiency and social value, ethical AI deployment in regulated sectors (FinTech, HealthTech, LegalTech, EdTech), and AI-enabled service design for public and social good.
3. Neurodiversity Business Futures
Inclusive business models, product design, employment pathways, and market strategies that leverage neurodiverse strengths. Emphasis on AR/VR/AI tools for SEN learning and rehabilitation, workplace adaptation, impact measurement, and scalable social enterprise approaches that create shared value for neurodiverse populations, families, educators, and employers.
Academic Qualifications
GBA Business School – GBA Leader / Entrepreneur Acceleration Program (approx. 2022–2023)
Master of Science in Finance and Financial Law, SOAS, University of London (2020–2022) 
Global LaunchPad Program, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; coached by Starr Marcello) (2018–2019)
Salzburg Global Seminar Scholarship, Leadership for Inclusive Futures (HKFYG Jockey Club School of Global Leadership) (2017) 
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Surveying and Geo-Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Programme ranked No. 1 worldwide in Geomatics; Grade A Final Year Project; Champion, Meltwater Movers & Shapers Competition 2011) (2008–2011)
Professional Certifications (selected)
Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Green Belt (and Yellow/White Belt), IP Manager (HKSAR Intellectual Property Department), various RPA/process automation credentials, and others in data analytics, digital marketing, and UAV systems.
Awards
2018-2019 iCan Silver Award & Special Inventor Award, Canada 
International Outstanding e-Learning Awardee 2019
Cyberport Incubation Program 2020-2021
Impact Kommons, Eureka Nova, New World Development 2021
DBS Social Impact Prize 2022
The Economist Social Innovation in Action@ Bangkok Speaker
ICT Awardee (Social Impact) 2022
Competitive Research Grants
No formal competitive academic research grants (e.g., RGC, similar peer-reviewed schemes) are listed in available records.
Funding experience centres on social innovation and entrepreneurship awards supporting AESIR and related projects, including SIE Fund (HKSAR Government Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund), Cyberport Microfund, PolyU Microfund for Entrepreneurship, and related incubation/impact funding. These have enabled product development and social impact delivery rather than traditional academic research outputs.
Funding experience (selected)
AR Training Play, Motion Games for Special Needs on HK Government SIE, ICT Awardee 2022 ($499,800)
Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU), Innovation and Technology Fund 
HKD$ 3,000,000 (HKD$1,500,000 from Government as matching grant)
Oxfam Grant for Good - Inclusive Sports Tech Program (Sports Tech 共融鍛鍊計畫) with an approved funding amount of HKD $300,000
2023 - Present Research Talent Hub for ITF projects (RTH-ITF) 精細動作訓練與玩具遊戲的關係 with HKD 1,500,000
HKCSS Caring Company Scheme – Support Fund for Tai Po Wang Fuk Court : $800,000
AI for All Inclusive program, Cyberport, Innovation and Technology Bureau (Amount to be disclosed)
Publications
HKFYG Youth Research Centre / Youth I.D.E.A.S. Reports
Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Youth Research Centre, Overcoming Career Challenges of Hong Kong Young People in the Greater Bay Area [消除港青在粵港澳大灣區發展事業的障礙] (Hong Kong: Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, 2019).
(Youth I.D.E.A.S. report, series YI039.
Ernest Chan served as Group Convener of the Employment and Economic Development group. The report examines Hong Kong youth willingness, opportunities, and barriers to employment/entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and proposes policy recommendations, including coordination mechanisms.)
Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Youth Research Centre, Attracting Diverse Young Talent to Hong Kong for Employment [吸納多元化年輕人才來港就業] (or closely related title on inbound young talent) (Hong Kong: Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, 2019).
(Youth I.D.E.A.S. report, series approximately YI043. Ernest Chan served as Group Convener. Addresses the controversial topic of attracting young external talent, existing admission schemes, barriers such as housing costs, and recommendations for balancing local and inbound talent development.)
Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Youth Research Centre, eSports in Hong Kong: Challenges and Opportunities [電競業在香港的發展機遇] (Hong Kong: Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, 2018).
(Youth I.D.E.A.S. report, series YI027. Ernest Chan served as Group Convener. Reviews eSports development in South Korea, mainland China, and Taiwan; analyses local challenges including venues, professional training, and career pathways; and recommends recognising eSports as a formal sport, establishing an “eSports hub”, organising regular leagues, and developing tertiary training programmes.)
 
Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Youth Research Centre, Challenges and Opportunities: Hong Kong’s Role as a Super-connector [香港擔任「超級聯繫人」的挑戰與機遇] (Hong Kong: Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, 2016).
(Youth I.D.E.A.S. report, series YI009. Ernest Chan listed as a member. Explores Hong Kong’s positioning in the Belt and Road Initiative and international networks, with recommendations on strengthening youth connections and entrepreneurship support.)
Additional Youth I.D.E.A.S. reports from the same period list Ernest Chan among members or contributors of the Employment and Economic Development group (exact titles and full bibliographic details vary; he contributed to multiple studies on youth employment, flexible working models, elderly employment, and related economic topics between 2015–2019).
Practitioner-oriented materials and product documentation associated with AESIR initiatives (e.g., AR Playbook / Happy Kingdom positive psychology resources for families and SEN support), funded by SIE Fund. 
和富鄰里芯 Wofoo Neighbour Hub (Policy Advocacy) Convenor 2024- Present, Wofoo Foundation Limited. 
Chan, E. (28 November, 2024). Social Impact Model: Leveraging Sports Technology as a Global Language for Social Good. Retrieved from (https://medium.com/@catalyst2030/social-impact-model-leveraging-sports-technology-as-a-global-language-for-social-good-a4a6f7b28db9)
Murphy, Chellappan & Panwar. (25 October, 2024). A Case for Game-based Schools: The why and how of Game-based Learning as an effective pedagogy for 21st century learners. Retrievedfrom (https://medium.com/@catalyst2030/a-case-for-game-based-schools-the-why-and-how-of-game-based-learning-as-an-effective-pedagogy-for-57a715bec601)