Staff Profile

Biography

Dr. Joseph W.C. Lau brings over two decades of experience to the field of education. He is the author of five books and has contributed an extensive body of work to academic publications. Dr. Lau has received formal training in the fields of business management, linguistics, and educational psychology. He is a Chartered Linguist and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL).

Before his appointment at HKMU, he provided professional services in the areas of vocational language training, education consultancy, as well as in the design and administration of assessments and examinations.

In his leisure time, Dr. Lau offers non-profit community education to the public, focusing on self-improvement and personal wellness. He also harbors a great passion for literary creation.

 

Teaching Areas & Research Interests

• Business communications
• Business ethics
• Organizational behavior
• Learning motivation
• Social identity

Academic & Professional Experience

ResearcherID: JOK-3063-2023

ORCiD ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4703-3339

 

Selected Publications

Books

• Lau, J.W. (2015). A collection of management essays: An international perspective. Charleston, USA: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN978-1512206272, 78pp.
• Lau, J.W. (2018). Jade radiance (modern Chinese prose). Hong Kong: Bleu Publications Ltd. ISBN 978-988-78485-3-9, 124pp.
• Lau, J.W. (2015). Dream, memories and future (modern verse Chinese poetry). Hong Kong: Systech Technology & Media Services Ltd. ISBN978-988-8355112, 128pp.

Book Chapters

• Lau, J.W. (2016). Hong Kong higher education: The way forward. Charleston, USA: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN978- 1537245966, 252pp.

Journal Articles

• Lau, J.W. (2022). A Boon or A Curse: E-learning and Students' Learning Preferences. European Modern Studies Journal, 6(5), 9–22. Available at https://journal-ems.com/index.php/emsj/article/view/610.
• Poon, T., & Lau, J.W. (2020). Community college students' perceptions of excellent teachers. International Journal of Education and Research, 8(11), 125-146.
• Lau, J.W. (2018). Ideal university culture of ESP undergraduate students in Hong Kong. The Asian EFL Journal, 20(9.2), 189-202.
• Poon, T., & Lau, J.W. (2017). Trust building: The case of community college students and their teachers. Public Administration & Policy: An Asia-Pacific Journal, 20(2), 41-54.
• Poon, T., & Lau, J.W. (2017). Revisiting students' perception of effective part-time lecturers: The impact of students' background. Public Administration & Policy: An Asia-Pacific Journal, 20(1), 60-78.
• Poon, T., & Lau, J.W. (2014). Students' perception of effective part-time lecturers. Public Administration & Policy: An Asia-Pacific Journal, 17(2), 56-73.
• Lau, J.W. (2014). Enriching stakeholder theory: Student identity of higher education. American Journal of Industrial and Business Management, 4(12), 762.

Modified Date: 02 May, 2024
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