Kitty Chan, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kitty Chan
Associate Professor of Practice
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Dr. Chan, Professor of Practice and Chair of the Teaching and Learning Committee at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is a pioneer in nursing education. She leads the integration of pedagogy and technology, spearheading the development of the Virtual Hospital, an immersive virtual reality (IVR) experiential learning system. This gamified platform earned her the QS-Wharton Reimagine Education Asian Gold Award in 2022 and a merit in the 2023 Hong Kong ICT Awards: Smart People (Smart Education and Learning). She also served as a judge for the 2024 QS Reimagine Education Awards. Another innovation, v-Care, a metaverse-based game, promotes interprofessional learning. Dr. Chan’s initiatives enhance student outcomes, foster cross-departmental and cross-institutional collaborations, secure funding, and have led to patents and subscriptions from other institutions.