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20062026

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Biography

Keith Lap-Kei Lee obtained his B.Eng. (with First Class Honours) in Computer Engineering and Ph.D. (Computer Science) from the University of Hong Kong. Before joining HKMU, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics (MPI) in Germany, the Center for Massive Data Algorithmics (MADALGO) in Denmark, and the HKU-BGI Bioinformatics Algorithms and Core Technology Research Laboratory (BAL) at Hong Kong, respectively. His research interests include the design and analysis of algorithms (especially in online job scheduling and data streaming), natural language processing, algorithm engineering, and educational technology.

Research interests

  • Algorithms
  • Natural language processing
  • Educational technology
  • Bioinformatics

Qualifications

BEng [HKU], PhD [HKU], MIEEE

 

Memberships

  • International Symposium on Educational Technology (ISET) (Program Chair, 2021-2023; Organizing Chair, 2017, 2020; Local Arrangement Chair, 2016)
  • International Conference on Technology in Education (ICTE) (Program Chair, 2020; Organizing Chair, 2019, 2023)
  • International Conference on Blended Learning (ICBL) (Program Chair, 2018-2019; Organizing Chair, 2017; Local Arrangement Chair, 2016)
  • International Conference on Neural Computing for Advanced Applications (NCAA) (Track Chair, 2020-2021)
  • Asia Information Retrieval Societies Conference (AIRS) (Local Arrangement Chair, 2019)
  • External examiner for Higher Diploma in Software Engineering, Vocational Training Council (2021-Present)
  • External module examiner for Information Technology Enrichment Modules, Vocational Training Council (2021-Present)
  • Subject external examiner, General Education - Information Technology & Digital Media Applications for the Bachelor Programme, Hong Kong Nang Yan College of Higher Education (2020-2022)

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor, Ph.D. (Computer Science), The University of Hong Kong

1 Sept 2004 → 1 Jun 2009

Award Date: 8 Dec 2009

Bachelor, B.Eng. (First Class Honours) in Computer Engineering, The University of Hong Kong

1 Sept 2001 → 31 Aug 2004

Award Date: 2 Dec 2004

External positions

Postdoctoral fellow, HKU-BGI Bioinformatics Algorithms and Core Technology Research Laboratory, The University of Hong Kong

1 Apr 2012 → 15 Sept 2013

Postdoctoral researcher, Center for Massive Data Algorithmics (MADALGO), Aarhus University

1 Apr 2011 → 31 Mar 2012

Postdoctoral researcher, Max Planck Institute for Informatics

15 Dec 2009 → 31 Mar 2011

Postdoctoral fellow, The University of Hong Kong

2 Jun 2009 → 14 Dec 2009

Keywords

  • QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
  • Algorithms
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Educational Technology
  • Bioinformatics

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  • Advancing Robotics Education: Trends, Innovations, and Practices

    Zhang, X., Lee, L. K., Pak, K. C. W., Lee, F. W. F., Ngai, W. K., Wei, X. & Wu, N. I., 2026, Technology in Education. Smart and Innovative Learning - International Conference on Technology in Education, ICTE 2025, Proceedings. Cheung, S. K. S., Liu, X., Xu, G. & Kwok, L.-F. (eds.). p. 416-428 13 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Science; vol. 2752 CCIS).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Aspect-Oriented Prompt with Adaptive Cross-Modal Fusion for Multimodal Sentiment Analysis

    Zhang, J., Li, Y., Hu, Y., Mao, X., Yu, F., Lee, L. K., Wang, F. L. & Yang, Z., 2026, Database Systems for Advanced Applications - 31st International Conference, DASFAA 2026, Proceedings. Jung, H., Wang, T., Toyoda, M., Kwon, H.-Y. & Lee, J.-W. (eds.). p. 491-507 17 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 16537 LNCS).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Balancing Innovation and Integrity: The Role of GenAI in Higher Education at a Taiwanese University

    Li, S. F., Ng, K. K., Cheung, S. K. S., Lee, L. K. & Luk, L., 2026, Technology in Education. Smart and Innovative Learning - International Conference on Technology in Education, ICTE 2025, Proceedings. Cheung, S. K. S., Liu, X., Xu, G. & Kwok, L.-F. (eds.). p. 365-375 11 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Science; vol. 2752 CCIS).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Chain-of-Thought Prompting with Causal Intervention for Multimodal Aspect-Based Sentiment Analysis

    Li, M., Yang, Z., Xie, H., LEE, L. K., Wang, F. L., Yu, Y. & Yang, Z., 2026, Database Systems for Advanced Applications - 30th International Conference, DASFAA 2025, Proceedings. Zhu, F., Lim, E.-P., Yu, P. S., Nadamoto, A., Shim, K., Ding, W. & Zhang, B. (eds.). p. 446-455 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 15987 LNCS).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • ChatGPT-enhanced self-regulated learning in programming education: impacts on motivation, self-efficacy, and learning outcomes

    Wang, Z., Zou, D., Zhang, R., Lee, L. K., Xie, H. & Wang, F. L., 2026, In: Interactive Learning Environments. 34, 5, p. 3041-3066 26 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

    13 Citations (Scopus)