Summary
Yannie Cheung is a lecturer and interdisciplinary social scientist with over a decade of experience teaching and researching globalization, urban development, and the sociology of education at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She integrates sociological methods, policy studies, and practical ICT applications in education to explore how globalisation reshapes cities, civil society, and digital governance. Her teaching spans undergraduate and master’s curricula, field studies in Taiwan, capstone consultancy projects, and experiential learning that connect research methods to real-world policy challenges. A seasoned course designer and former journalist, she brings a rare combination of rigorous qualitative and quantitative research skills plus public-facing communication experience. Based in Hong Kong, she is particularly known for translating complex global rankings and digital governance debates into actionable insights for educators and policymakers.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Australian National University
Master’s Degree Sociology of Education, Master’s Degree Sociology of Education at Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
English, Chinese, mandarin/ putonghua, traditional chinese