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Acting Dean of Dentistry

Professor Lijian Jin assumes Acting Deanship from July 2024

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Professor Lijian Jin, the Acting Dean of HKU Faculty of Dentistry.

Following the completion of Emeritus Professor Thomas Flemmig’s second term as Dean of Dentistry in June 2024, the University has appointed Professor Lijian Jin as the Acting Dean of Dentistry starting from July 1, 2024 and until the arrival of the new Dean.

Professor Jin brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He currently holds positions as Clinical Professor in Periodontology and Modern Dental Laboratory Professor in Clinical Dental Science at the Faculty of Dentistry. He has been part of the University community since 1994 and has previously served as the Associate Dean for Mainland & Global Affairs, as well as the Associate Dean for Research, Innovation & Enterprise. In addition, he served as the Councilor of FDI World Dental Federation (2015-2021), the Chair of FDI Science Committee (2012-2015), and the member of IADR Board of Directors (2018-2021).

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Professor Lijian Jin brings years of expertise to the Faculty.

With his extensive knowledge, expertise, and dedication to the field of dentistry, Professor Jin is well-prepared to take on the responsibilities of the Acting Dean. Under his leadership, the Faculty of Dentistry will continue to thrive and uphold its commitment to excellence in education, research, knowledge exchange and patient care.

We extend our warm congratulations to the Acting Dean, Associate Deans and Assistant Deans on their appointments. We have full confidence in the new Deanery team’s leadership to guide the Faculty towards continued success and growth.

The Faculty is also pleased to announce the following appointments of the new Deanery team:

Associate Deans
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    Professor Burrow, Michael Francis
    Associate Dean (Undergraduate Education)
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    Professor Chu, Chun Hung
    Associate Dean (Knowledge Exchange and Development)
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    Professor Leung, Katherine Chiu Man
    Associate Dean (Taught Postgraduate Education)
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    Professor Leung, Mike Yiu Yan
    Associate Dean (Alumni and External Affairs)
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    Professor Yiu, Cynthia Kar Yung
    Associate Dean (Healthcare and Clinical Affairs)
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    Professor Zhang, Chengfei
    Associate Dean (Research and Innovation)
Assistant Deans
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    Professor Botelho, Michael George
    Assistant Dean (Student Wellness)
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    Professor Chen, Hui
    Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Education)
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    Professor Dissanayaka, Waruna Lakmal
    Assistant Dean (Electives and Experiential Learning)
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    Professor Fok, Rachel Melissa
    Assistant Dean (Alumni and External Affairs)
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    Professor Lee, Angeline Hui Cheng
    Assistant Dean (Taught Postgraduate Education)
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    Professor Peng, Simin
    Assistant Dean (Healthcare and Clinical Affairs)
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    Professor Qiao, Will Wei
    Assistant Dean (Research)
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    Professor Tsoi, James Kit Hon
    Assistant Dean (Innovation)
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    Professor Yu, Ollie Yiru
    Assistant Dean (Knowledge Exchange and Development)
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