Prof. Chiang Yat Hung (BRE)

Biography:

Professor Chiang has a mixed bag of industrial and academic experience.  He obtained his undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications from the University of Hong Kong.  Before starting his career in academe, he served the Hong Kong Government for 10 years and qualified as a quantity surveyor from on-the-job training. Since joining the then Hong Kong Polytechnic in 1990, he has focused his research and high level consultancy on competitiveness and financial issues in the construction and real estate sectors. Nominated by the former Dean of the Faculty, Professor Anson, he had the privilege of sitting on the Manpower and Modernization Sub-committee of the Construction Industry Review Committee in 2001. He is currently working on two research projects on industry efficiency and sustainable building maintenance, and has participated actively in the planning, validation, and administration of various courses in the Department of Building and Real Estate.

Future Plan:

In the near future, Prof. Chiang will complete two ongoing research projects. Meanwhile, he will continue his focus on the macro-economic issues of the construction and real estate sectors. One area he is particularly interested in is the economic role of the sectors, and their multiplier effects, if any, in a mature and open economy like Hong Kong. Empirical findings will also enhance the theoretical underpinning of his teaching in economics and investment subjects for both undergraduate and graduate students. Having been recently appointed as the Associate Head (Teaching) of the Department, he will continue to work closely with his colleagues in course planning and management to ensure a smooth conversion from the three-year curriculum to the four-year one.