Academic Staff

Andy H.W. Fung, PhD, RSW, is a Research Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Andy Fung received training in social work and psychology. His research focuses on trauma, dissociation, mental health, and psychosocial care. He is a leading scholar in the field of dissociation and has published over 80 papers in peer-reviewed journals, including Child Abuse & Neglect, European Journal of Psychotraumatology, Asian Journal of Psychiatry, and Journal of Psychiatric Research. He published the self-help book, "Be a teammate with yourself: Understanding trauma and dissociation", which has been utilized in several clinical trials. Before joining the School of Nursing, Andy Fung obtained the RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme. He developed one of the first online psychoeducation programs for people with dissociative symptoms in the field. He is dedicated to improving the understanding, assessment, prevention, and treatment of mental health problems, with a specific focus on trauma-related conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex dissociative disorders.

• Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work, City University of Hong Kong
• Master of Social Sciences in Applied Psychology, City University of Hong Kong
• Doctor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Registered Social Worker