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Dr Alma Au has served as Associate Professor in Department of Applied Social Sciences at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University from 2008 to 2021. She was the Director of the Yan Oi Ting Child Development Centre and Research Co-ordinator of the Institute of Active Ageing. She is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Fellow of the Hong Kong Psychological Society. She is also a Chartered Psychologist Practitioner Member of Division of Neuropsychology of the British Psychological Society. She has practiced clinical psychology and led various health care projects both with the National Health Service in London and the Hospital Authority in Hong Kong. After moving to working at the University, she has obtained local and international grants to develop assessments and interventions for older adults, adults and children. She has published in and edited special issues for various international journals. Her interests converge on productive aging, inter-generational relationships, sustainable health care and age-friendly cities. She also serves as Editorial Board Member of Clinical Gerontologist and PsyCh Journal.