Dr Ann Gillian Chu

Profile

I am a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Leeds, working with Dr Caroline Starkey and Dr Caroline Fielder to explore research opportunities related to religion and religiosity of Chinese in Britain. My home institution is Hong Kong Baptist University, where I am an Assistant Professor in the Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Applied Ethics.

I completed my Doctor of Philosophy at the University of St Andrews, and graduated from Regent College in Vancouver, Canada with a Master of Divinity. I am a FCCA (Fellow of Chartered Certified Accountant), and graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a Master of Arts (Honours) in English Language.

Responsibilities

• Assistant Professor, Academy of Chinese, History, Religion&Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University
• Research Fellow, Centre for Applied Ethics, Hong Kong Baptist University
• Affiliated Member, Life Course Development Research Institute, Hong Kong Baptist University

Research interests

AI and Vulnerable Populations in Hong Kong

Abstract: This project explores how AI has been and can be designed and implemented for vulnerable populations in Hong Kong, focusing on their propensity to empower or disempower these groups due to specific features in their design and implementation.

Prof. Levi Mahonri Checketts (Principal Investigator) studies the environmental impact of AI, and the way grassroots organizations negotiate with tech firms and governments to protect the environment and local populations.

Prof. Ann Gillian Chu (Co-Investigator) studies how AI affects Christian church services for older adults in Hong Kong, especially in virtual representations, social media interactions, and the use of apps.

Prof. Rachel Siow Robertson (Co-Investigator) researches the impact of AI in education, and develops a programme of ethics of AI for high school students in Hong Kong.

Prof. Pak-hang Wong (Co-Investigator) explores the harm to poor populations and precarious laborers caused by failures of AI systems, and the means to properly repair the harm and damages done.

Keywords: AI Ethics, Hong Kong Studies, Environmental Studies, Gerontology, Ecclesiology, Education Studies

Supported by: Initiation Grant for Faculty Niche Research Areas (Hong Kong Baptist University)

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy, University of St Andrews (UK)
• Master of Divinity, Regent College (Canada)
• Master of Arts (Honours) English Language, University of Edinburgh (UK)

Professional memberships

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Advance HE (UK)
• Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (FRAS), Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (UK)
• Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FCPA), Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Hong Kong)
• Fellow of Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Fellow of Chartered Accountant (FCA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (UK)

Research groups and institutes

• Centre for Religion and Public Life