Personal profile
Biography
Edmand Cheung is a Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Health Studies at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU). As an educator and researcher, his work focuses on advancing nursing pedagogy through innovative learning technologies and expanding evidence-based practice in specialized mental health care.
His primary research agenda explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) in nursing education, examining how immersive technologies can enhance clinical competency, critical decision-making, and simulation-based learning outcomes. In addition to educational innovation, his research covers psychiatric and mental health nursing, substance use disorders, and psychogeriatrics. Drawing on his background as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in Mental Health Nursing, Edmand bridges contemporary research with academic instruction to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Research Interest
- AI & Immersive Technologies in Healthcare
- Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing
- Substance Use Disorders
- Gerontology and Geriatrics
Qualifications
MSc(MHN) [HKPolyU], BN(MHN) [HKMU], RN, APN (MHN)
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor, Nursing (Mental Health Care), Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Master, Science (Mental Health Nursing), Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being