Dr. LEE Kai Wah, Kelvin Senior Lecturer
kelvinee@hkbu.edu.hk
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Education:
PhD in Computer Science, The University of Hong Kong
Area of Interests:
Character Animation, Interactive Arts, and Creative Coding
Major Highlights:
| 2019 | Creative Consultant, Fictional video production for the project “Non-invasive Early Detection Kit for Prostate Cancer”, KTO HKBU. |
| Outstanding Performance Award in Team-teaching, HKBU | |
| 2018 | Technical Director, “Living in Point Cloud”, VR installation work co-produced with Artist Masaki Fujihata and exhibited in “Being Parallel Exhibition” at Osage Galley HK Nov 28, 2018 – Feb 02, 2019 |
| 2017 | HKBU Knowledge Transfer Award (Co-Investigator) |
| 2015 | HKBU Knowledge Transfer Award Finalist (Principal Investigator) |
| 2013 | Jury Special Mention Award (Interactive category), The 18th IFVA Competition, The Hong Kong Arts Center |
| 2011 | UGC Teaching Award 2011, School of Communication Representative |
| 2009 | Best Teaching Award, School of Communication, HKBU |
| 1996 | Autodesk 3D Studio Image & Animation Contest, Gold Award |
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Education
| PhD in Computer Science , The University of Hong Kong |
| MSc in Information Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Hong Kong |
Positions Held
| 2013 - Present | Senior Lecturer | Academy of Film, HKBU |
| 2006 - 2012 | Senior Lecturer | Department of Communication Studies, HKBU |
| 2001 – 2005 | Lecturer | Department of Communication Studies, HKBU |
Teaching and Research Areas
| Creative Coding |
| Interactive Arts and Computer Animation |
Publications (refereed)
| 2017 | Fung, Timothy K. F., Ng, Y. L., Lam, M. F., & Lee, K. W. (2017). Psychosocial factors predict nonadherence to PD treatment: A Hong Kong survey. Peritoneal Dialysis International, 37(3), 331-337. doi:/10.3747/pdi.2016.00094 |
| 2015 | Fung, T.K.F., LEE, K.W. and Lam, M.F. “A formative research as the groundwork for designing evidence-based adherence promotion campaigns for patients on peritoneal dialysis”, Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 9(2) pp.98-108. 2015 |
| 2015 | Kai Wah Lee, Pengbo Bo. “Feature Curve Extraction from Point clouds via Developable Strip Intersection”. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering. |
| 2015 | Fung, T.K. and Lee, K.W. An Exploration of Socio-psychological Factors Associated With Suboptimal Adherence to Therapeutic Regimens Among Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis. Health Communication Division of Annual Conference of International Communication Association, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2015. |
| 2013 | K.W. Lee and P.C. Yuen. “An Interdisciplinary GE course from preparation to execution to formative assessment”. The Conference Proceeding of the General Education and University Curriculum Reform: An International Conference in Hong Kong; |
| 2011 | Ranch Y.Q. Lai, Pong Chi, Yuen, Kelvin K.W. Lee. “On Exploiting Low-Rank Structure of Human Motion for Computer Animation”. 32nd International Conference of the European Association for Computer Graphics; |
| 2005 | K.W. Lee, W.P. Wang. “Feature-preserving Mesh Denoising via Bilateral Normal Filtering”. 9th International Conference on Computer Graphics and CAD; |
Publications (non-refereed)
| 2003 | "The past and future of Animation in Hong Kong”, April Media Digest RTHK |
Creative Output (interactive work, titled “Differential Reality”, invited exhibitions)
| 2018 | Technical Director, “Living in Point Cloud”, VR installation work co-produced with Artist Masaki Fujihata and exhibited in “Being Parallel Exhibition” at Osage Galley HK Nov 28, 2018 – Feb 02, 2019 |
| 2014 | “Slow and Fast Animamix Biennale 2013-14” at The City University of HK. Exhibition sponsored by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department HKSAR Government. Mar 14-Apr 12, 2014. |
| 2013 | Art East Island, Pure Art Foundation. Mar 23-25, 2013 |
| Bates & Chi Partner Cocktail Party, Hong Kong Arts Center. May 7-8, 2013 | |
| The 18th IFVA Festival, Interactive Category, Hong Kong Arts Center. May 8-17, 2013 |
Creative Output(s) (animation/video)
| 2019 | Creative Consultant, Fictional video production for the project “Non-invasive Early Detection Kit for Prostate Cancer”, KTO HKBU. |
| 2015 | Supervise and direct the animation production of a 15-minute 2D narrative animation to promote the message of organ donation to the youngsters under the funding of KT Partnership from Sep 2015 to Jul 2016. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li3xLVFQ1Dw&t=12s) |
| 2014 | Develop the script, create the storyboard and direct the animation production of a 10-minute 2D narrative animation to communicate health information to dialysis patients under the funding of KT Partnership from Sep 2013 to Jul 2014. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiRQ6L6KINk) |
Grants
External
| 2015 | Fung, T.K. (PI), Lee, K.W. (CI). “The Effects of Different Types of Counterfactual Thinking in Narrative Persuasion: A Case Study of Using Animated Narratives to Persuade Peritoneal Dialysis Patients to Adhere to Antiseptic Regimens”. General Research Grant, HK$144,570. |
Internal
| 2014 | Co-Investigator, Faculty Research Grant, HK$90,000 for the project titled “An Examination of factors influencing the compliance with the peritonitis preventive regiments among patients under Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis”; |
| 2013 | Principal Investigator, KTO Fund HK$100,000 for the project titled “Effective Health Communication using Narrative Animations”; |
| Staff Development Grant for online professional “Gesture Drawing” course by Schoolism.com; | |
| 2011 | Co-Investigator, HKBU Interdisciplinary Teaching Development Grant, titled “Interdisciplinary Repository of Student Multimedia Productions to Enhance Student’s Learning Outcomes and Learning Motivation”, HK$196,080.; |
| 2010 | Staff Development Grant for Professional Animation Studies at AnimationMentor.com; |
Honours, Awards and Prizes
| 2019 | Outstanding Performance Award in Team-teaching, HKBU |
| 2017 | HKBU Knowledge Transfer Award (Co-Investigator) |
| 2015 | HKBU Knowledge Transfer Award Finalist (Principal Investigator) |
| 2013 | Jury Special Mention Award (Interactive category), The 18th IFVA Competition, The Hong Kong Arts Center |
| 2011 | UGC Teaching Award 2011, School of Communication Representative |
| 2009 | Best Teaching Award, School of Communication, HKBU |
| 1996 | Autodesk 3D Studio Image & Animation Contest, Gold Award |
Services
Academic service at HKBU
| 2016-19 | Animation and Media Arts Programme Director, Academy of Film |
| 2014-16 | Media Arts Programme Director, Academy of Film |
| 2014-15 | Associate Programme Director, MA in Producing for Film, TV and New Media |
| 2013-16 | School representative, University ITO User Committee |
| 2013-16 | School representative, University Library User Committee |
| 2013-16 | Board member, Academy of Visual Arts |
| 2011-15 | Option Coordinator, Digital Graphic Communication, COMS |
| 2010-15 | Programme Management Committee member, School of Communication |
Academic service at other local institutions
| 2014 | External examiner, Final Year Project (Interactive Installation), School of Creative Media, The City University of Hong Kong |
| 2004-11 | External examiner, Final Year Project (Animation), School of Creative Media, The City University of Hong Kong |
| 2004-11 | External examiner, Higher Diploma in Digital Animation and Cartoon Character Design, Hong Kong Design Institute |
Professional service
| 2015-17 | Subject committee member, HKDES Design and Applied Technology, Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority |
| 2014-17 | Jury panel, The Society of Publishers in Asia Award (Information Graphic) |
| 2014 | Panel member, initial evaluation and programme validation exercise for the programmes BSc(Hons) Information Technology and BSc(Hons) Digital Media. SHAPE, VTC HK and The University of the West of England |