Prof. Johnny Poon Associate Vice-President (Interdisciplinary Research), Hong Kong Baptist University

Professor Johnny Poon is the Associate Vice-President (Interdisciplinary Research) at Hong Kong Baptist University.  He oversees the research development of four strategic research clusters and six interdisciplinary laboratories at the university.  Professor Johnny Poon is also the Dr. Hung Hin Shiu Endowed Professor in Music, Chair Professor in Creative Arts and Dean of the School of Creative Arts. His research focuses on interdisciplinary projects that break traditional artistic and disciplinary boundaries and advance the future of creative practice. He is currently the deputy project coordinator of a 5-year research project, "Building Platform Technologies for Symbiotic Creativity in Hong Kong", funded by the Research Grants Council under the Theme-based Research Scheme. This project intends to harness the power of science and technology to radically advance human and AI interaction in the arts. Of his professional practice, he has maintained a highly successful career as a conductor, appearing regularly in concert halls and music festivals across the globe.