Dr LEE Kelvin K W

Dr. LEE Kelvin K W

Associate Professor of Practice/Associate Head (Teaching and Learning)

	Ph.D. in Computer Science (HKU) M.Sc. in Information Engineering (CUHK) B.Eng. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (HKU)
	(852) 3411-5136
	kelvinee@hkbu.edu.hk
	CVA Room 922

Dr. Kelvin Lee is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Interactive Media, School of Communication. He has an interdisciplinary background of formal computer science training and professional animation experience, which empowers him to contribute to various interdisciplinary collaborations and creative projects. He firmly believes that teaching inspires creativity and research informs teaching. This is why he treasures the interactions with students, which are his primary source of inspiration for projects and creative works.

Research interests

Character and facial animation
Emotion theory of computer-animated character
Creative Coding

Publications

Publications (refereed)
2021	Lee, K. W. (2021). Let’s Shake – Music is Fun. 2021, Art Machines 2: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Machine Learning and Art. The School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong.
2017	Fung, Timothy K. F., Ng, Y. L., Lam, M. F., & Lee, K. W. (2017). Psychosocial factors predict nonadherence to PD treatment: A Hong Kong survey. Peritoneal Dialysis International, 37(3), 331-337. doi:/10.3747/pdi.2016.00094
2016	Fung, T.K.F., LEE, K.W. and Lam, M.F. “A formative research as the groundwork for designing evidence-based adherence promotion campaigns for patients on peritoneal dialysis”, Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 9(2) pp.98-108. 2015
2015	Kai Wah Lee, Pengbo Bo. “Feature Curve Extraction from Point clouds via Developable Strip Intersection”. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering.
2015	Fung, T.K. and Lee, K.W. An Exploration of Socio-psychological Factors Associated With Suboptimal Adherence to Therapeutic Regimens Among Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis. Health Communication Division of Annual Conference of International Communication Association, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2015.
2011	Y Q Lai, P C Yuen and K W Lee, "Motion capture data completion and denoising by singular value thresholding", Eurographics (EG), April, 2011.
2005	K.W. Lee, W.P. Wang. “Feature-preserving Mesh Denoising via Bilateral Normal Filtering”. 9th International Conference on Computer Graphics and CAD, 2005.
Publication(s) (non-refereed)
2003	“The past and future of Animation in Hong Kong”, April Media Digest RTHK
Creative Output (interactive work, titled “Differential Reality”, invited exhibitions)
2018	Technical Director, “Living in Point Cloud”, VR installation work co-produced with Artist Masaki Fujihata and exhibited in “Being Parallel Exhibition” at Osage Gallery HK Nov 28, 2018 – Feb 02, 2019
2014	“Slow and Fast Animamix Biennale 2013-14” at The City University of HK. Exhibition sponsored by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department HKSAR Government. Mar 14-Apr 12, 2014.
2013	Art East Island, Pure Art Foundation. Mar 23-25, 2013
2013	Bates & Chi Partner Cocktail Party, Hong Kong Arts Center. May 7-8, 2013
2013	The 18th IFVA Festival, Interactive Category, Hong Kong Arts Center. May 8-17, 2013
Creative Output(s) (animation/video)
2019	Creative Consultant, Fictional video production for the project “Non-invasive Early Detection Kit for Prostate Cancer”, KTO HKBU.
2015	Supervise and direct the animation production of a 15-minute 2D narrative animation to promote the message of organ donation to the youngsters under the funding of KT Partnership from Sep 2015 to Jul 2016. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li3xLVFQ1Dw&t=12s)
2014	Develop the script, create the storyboard and direct the animation production of a 10-minute 2D narrative animation to communicate health information to dialysis patients under the funding of KT Partnership from Sep 2013 to Jul 2014. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiRQ6L6KINk)

Awards/Grants/Honors

Awards:

2019	Outstanding Performance Award in Team-teaching, HKBU
2017	HKBU Knowledge Transfer Award (Co-Investigator)
2015	HKBU Knowledge Transfer Award Finalist (Principal Investigator)
2013	Jury Special Mention Award, Interactive Category, The 18th IFVA Competition, Hong Kong Arts Center
2011	UGC Teaching Award, School of Communication Representative
2009	Best Teaching Award, School of Communication, HKBU
1996	Autodesk 3D Studio Image & Animation Contest, Gold Award

Grants:

Grant (funded, external)
2020	Fung, T.K. (PI), Lee, K.W. (CI). “An experimental research of narrative persuasion and family discussion about organ donation: Examining issue importance and communication efficacy within the theory of motivated information management”. General Research Grant, HK$353,740.
2015	Fung, T.K. (PI), Lee, K.W. (CI). “The Effects of Different Types of Counterfactual Thinking in Narrative Persuasion: A Case Study of Using Animated Narratives to Persuade Peritoneal Dialysis Patients to Adhere to Antiseptic Regimens”. General Research Grant, HK$144,570.
Grant (funded, internal)
2022	Wan, R. (PI), Wei, X., Yuen, P.C., Lee, K.W. “ The Rejuvenation of Classical Silent Movies using A.I.,” Blue Sky Research Fund, HK$1,036,500.
2021	Lee, K.W. “The Study of Empathetic Facial Animation of Computer-animated Characters,” Communication-Media-Culture Studies Funding Scheme, HK$60,000.
2019	Lee, K.W. “Facial Animation Workshop for Secondary School Art Subject Teachers”, Service-learning mini grant, HKBU Centre for Innovative Service Learning, HK$25,000.
2015	Fung, T.K. (PI), Lee, K.W. (CI). “Enhance Youngsters’ Willingness of Family Discussion on Organ Donation by Using Narrative Animation”. HKBU Knowledge Transfer Partnership Fund. HK$100,000.
2015	Du, R. (PI), Lee, K.W. (CI). “The Data & News Society: An Interdisciplinary Community of Practice”. Start-Up Funding for the Establishment of Communities of Practice in the 2012-15 Triennium, HK$471,000.
2015	Du, R. (PI), Lee, K.W. (CI). “Turning “dreary” numbers into interactive online storytelling: Developing a deposit of data-driven journalism case studies for enhancing learning and teaching effectiveness in training future journalists in research skills”. HKBU Teaching Development Grant 2015, HK$263,500.
2015	Lee, K.W. “Characters for Animated Film with Daniel Arriaga”, Schoolism.com. Short-term staff development grant, School of Communication, HKBU. HK$8,026.
2014	Fung, T.K. (PI), Lee, K.W. (CI). “An Examination of factors influencing the compliance with the peritonitis preventive regiments among patients under Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis”. Faculty Research Grant Category II, HK$90,000.
2013	Lee, K.W. (PI), Fung T.K. (CI). “Effective Health Communication using Narrative Animation”. HKBU Knowledge Transfer Partnership Fund, HK$100,000.
2013	Lee, K.W. “Gesture Drawing with Alex Woo”, Schoolism.com.. Short-term staff development grant, School of Communication, HKBU. HK$9,628.
2010	Lee, K.W. “Character Animation”, AnimationMentor.com. Staff Development Grant, School of Communication HK$20,000.

Faculty Members

Dr. LEE Kelvin K W