2025-07-142025-07-14http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/16697Dr. Ying Kit, WONG is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Data Science at Hong Kong Shue Yan University. He specializes in Game Design & Development and STEM/STEAM pedagogy, with research expertise spanning Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), game design & development, serious games, gamification, and VR/AR/XR technology. Dr. Wong holds a Ph.D. in Design Science and a Master’s Degree in Design from Tatung University (Taiwan), where his research focused on HCI applications in game-based cognitive training for elderly populations. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering from Boston University (USA). His dual-track training in technical and design disciplines enables interdisciplinary research in game design & development, mobile gaming, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR). As a Specialist at the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) for Computer and Design disciplines, Dr. Wong contributes to academic quality assurance frameworks. His scholarly contributions include publications in SCI/SCIE/SSCI-indexed journals on game design & development and cognitive training, alongside presentations at international conferences. Recognized for practical innovation, Dr. Wong received the First Prize Champion Award at both the Hong Kong Entrepreneur Competition (2015) and Hong Kong Toy Design Competition (2014). His current research investigates HCI applications and cognitive training in serious games, gamification, and STEM/STEAM education tools. Dr. Wong teaches courses in digital entertainment and game design & development. He actively mentors students in research and innovation competitions while fostering industry-academic partnerships.Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)Game Design & DevelopmentExtended Reality (XR)STEM/ STEAMSerious GameGamificationMobile GameVirtual Reality (VR)Augmented Reality (AR)