Academic Staff

Prof. Pang obtained his BSc in Physical Therapy and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Following his doctoral study, he was awarded a post-doctoral fellowship from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to conduct stroke rehabilitation research in University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. His research primarily focuses on geriatric rehabilitation, especially among individuals with stroke and dementia. His research has produced a wealth of publications in highly rated journals. He works closely with frontline rehabilitation practitioners to translate the research findings into community service programmes.

His excellence in research work is internationally recognised. He has delivered more than 150 invited lectures and workshops in different parts of the world. In 2023, he was granted the World Physiotherapy International Service Award for Research. This award is a highly regarded honour that is awarded only once every four years. Prof. Pang is the first physiotherapist from Hong Kong in history to receive this award.

Prof. Pang is also enthusiastic in developing new teaching methods, including the use of blended learning model and internationalisation of students’ learning experience. He had received teaching awards from the University of Alberta and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Prof. Pang was elected as the President of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association four times (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023) and has been serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal since 2011. He was a member of the Executive Board of World Physiotherapy (2017-2019). He is currently the Chair of the World Physiotherapy Asia Western Pacific (AWP) Region of World Physiotherapy.

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Alberta
• Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience, University of Alberta