Patrick Pang 彭祥佑
PhD (Melb), MSc (UM), BSc (UM)
- Associate Professor, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Macao Polytechnic University
- Senior Engineer in Information Engineering
- Programme Coordinator, Bachelor of Science in Computing
Dr Patrick Pang is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Applied Sciences at Macao Polytechnic University (MPU). He also holds the professional title of Senior Engineer in Information Engineering and serves as the Programme Coordinator of the Bachelor of Science in Computing. He received his PhD from the University of Melbourne and his interdisciplinary research focuses on human-computer interaction (HCI), educational technologies (EdTech), information behaviour and AI for sustainability. He received the Early Career Researcher Award from the University of Melbourne and has since obtained more than 2.7 million dollars of funding from the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) and local enterprises. He has published over 140 academic papers, with research findings appearing in internationally renowned journals including: International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, and Information Processing and Management. He also serves as a reviewer for several leading international academic journals. His publications have been cited over 1700 times, and his h-index is 25.
Looking for Supervision?
Patrick recruits PhD and MSc candidates who are capable of conducting HCI research. He can supervise PhD candidates in several PhD programs at MPU, including: PhD in Computer Applied Technology, PhD in Artificial Intelligence Empowered Smart Healthy Ageing, and PhD in Educational Technologies and Innovation. Applicants should have relevant research experience with English publications, and demonstrate enthusiasm, self-motivation, integrity as well as diligence in research. Currently, he is recruiting students for the following topics:
- Human-AI interaction of older adults
- Information interactions in health and education contexts
- Immersive serious games for UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Students with both technical and non-technical backgrounds are welcome as long as your research direction aligns with the above topics. Please email your research proposal, CV and transcripts in English if interested. Emails that lack required information or have errors may not receive a reply. Students may consider that they have failed if there is no response within a month.
Important Note: Our research team has high expectations regarding time spent and academic output during the postgraduate study. It demands strong resilience, self-motivation, and the ability to learn and explore independently, as well as rigorous and efficient execution of research work. Students interested in joining the research team are encouraged to consider seriously before applying.
As a reward for your participation in our research team, you will have the opportunities to get:
- Financial Support: MOP 8,000 to 10,000 (subject to funding and student performance)
- High-Quality Publications: You will be the first author on academic papers or participate in international conferences.
- Interdisciplinary Research: Many research projects will be conducted in collaboration with supervisors from diverse backgrounds in various disciplines with both academic and practical values.
- Rigorous and Responsible Academic Guidance: You will receive comprehensive and responsible guidance from your supervisor in academic research and thesis writing. This will enhance your research skills throughout your PhD studies.
- International Perspectives and Exchange Opportunities: When research capabilities and language proficiency are qualified, students will conduct research with leading international scholars, resulting in high-quality publication and research outcomes.
- On case-by-case basis, students will also have other opportunities to receive additional support, such as research equipment or allowances for exchange programs.
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Virtual Reality Technology and Multimedia Systems Laboratory
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Macao Polytechnic University
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