Dr TANG Mei Kuen Florence - School of Biomedical Sciences, CUHK

Dr TANG Mei Kuen Florence

Lecturer

B.V.M., M.Phil., Ph.D., RegVetSurg

39436836

florencetang@cuhk.edu.hk

610L, Choh-Ming Li Basic Medical Sciences Building, CUHK

Biography

Dr. Tang Mei Kuen Florence (鄧美娟) earned her doctoral degree in Anatomy from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and is a registered veterinary surgeon in Hong Kong. She has been a part of the CUHK community for over 20 years. Her teaching interests primarily lie in Anatomy, research techniques in biomedical studies, and academic integrity. She is deeply passionate about teaching anatomy and is actively involved in developing courseware using emerging technologies, including mobile application development, mixed reality, 3D printing/scanning, the metaverse, and generative AI. Her team has developed several innovative VR/AR courseware to enhance student teaching and learning processes. Dr. Tang also fervently promotes STEM education at both high school and university levels. Her work has been featured in regional and international medical and biomedical sciences educational workshops and conferences.

Teaching and Research Interests

Educational Research
Emerging Education Technology (VR, AR, Metaverse and AI)
Gamification and Learning
Metaverse and Virtual Learning Space

Selected Publications

Mei Kuen Tang, Mau Fung Lee, Hok Lai Szeto, Chak Ting Cheung, Olivia Miu Yung Ngan (2020) Application of Virtual Reality in Teaching: Animal Handling in Biomedical Science Education. Innovation and Education https://innovationeducation.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42862-020-00007-3
Mei Kuen Tang, Mau Fung Ray Lee, Ka Kit Cheng, Hok Lai Szeto, Frederic Wai To Choi, Justin Chak Ting Cheung, Mui Yung Ngan, Ann Sin Nga Lau (2021). A Simulation Design of Immersive Virtual Reality for Animal Handling Training to Biomedical Sciences Undergraduates. In: Frontiers in Education. Frontiers, 2021. p. 239. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2021.710354/full
Athena Chung Yan Tong, Justin Chak Ting Cheung, Yanny Wing Yan Wong, Colin Ho Lam Chung, Olivia Ngan, Isabel Hwang, Frederic Wai To Choi and Florence Mei Kuen Tang (2022) The Age of Academic Integrity in COVID-19: New Normal Changes to the Health Professional Education, Int. J. of Mobile Learning and Organisation, in press. https://www.inderscience.com/info/ingeneral/forthcoming.php?jcode=ijmlo
Justin Chak Ting Cheung, Ka Yu Carissa Kwan, Wing Hei Ng, Chi Ching Cheung, Olivia Miu Yung Ngan, Mei Kuen Florence Tang (2022) A Blended Peer-Assisted Learning Using Video Conference System for Anatomy Education: Student Learners and Student Facilitators Perspectives. International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation, in press. https://www.inderscience.com/info/ingeneral/forthcoming.php?jcode=ijmlo
Yanny Wing Yan Wong and Florence Mei Kuen Tang (2022) The New Norm of Anatomy Education to Medical Students amidst COVID-19. Open Access Research in Anatomy, https://crimsonpublishers.com/oara/pdf/OARA.000548.pdf.

Grants

TDLEG (2023-25): Funding Scheme for Virtual Teaching and Learning
Project Title: Innovative Digital Learning Space Drives Stimulus Motives in Quality of Education
Dr Florence MK Tang, Dr Ann S N Lau, Professor Olivia M Y Ngan, Mr Taylor LH Tang, Mr Kenneth CH Lai, Professor Paul LC Lam, Dr Charlis YM Li, Mr Daniel C K Pang, Ms Provides TY NG. Ms Michaela CH Wong, Ms Phyllis SY Law, Mr Thomas TH But
Project code: 4171026
Budget: HK$ 293,332
TDLEG (2023-25): Funding Scheme for Virtual Teaching and Learning
Project Title: The Readiness of Metaverse in Pedagogical Approach for Tertiary Education
PI: Dr Florence Tang
Members: Dr. Florence M.K. Tang, Dr. Ann S.N. Lau#, Dr. Kanchan R. Singh#, Prof. Jojo C.L. Wong, Prof. Peter P.H. Cheung, Dr. Charis YM Li, Prof. M.W. Tsang, Dr. Olivia M.Y. Ngan, Mr. Ray M.F. Lee, Mr. Taylor L.H. Tang, Ms. Charlotte H.C. Cheung, Ms. S.K. Chiu, Mr. Daniel C.K. Pang
Project code: 4170987
Supported funding: HK$815,776.
TDLEG (2019 -22): Funding Scheme for Virtual Teaching and Learning
Project Title: Remodelling of Health Professional Education: Real-Time Three-dimensional (3D) Gamification for Student Engagement in Virtual Learning Environment
PI: Dr. Florence Tang
Members: Dr. Isabel Hwang, Dr Olivia Ngan, Professor Wing Hung Ko, Dr Charis Li and Mr Taylor Tang
Proposal funded: HK$300,000
TDLEG (2019 -22): Special Funding Scheme to Enhance Student Engagement and Address Student Learning Needs PI: Dr Isabel Hwang & Dr Florence Tang
Members: Winnie Kwan
Project Title: Micro-Module Video Scenarios in Sensitive Communication Situations with Student Response Questions (Phase 2)
Proposal funded: HK$64,320.00
Courseware Development Grant Scheme (2019-22) – Scheme 2 [Supported by Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG) for the 2019-22 Triennium]
Project Title: The impact of Flipped Classroom Approach in a Biomedical Sciences Technique Training Course
Project PI: Dr. Florence Tang
Members: Dr. Ann Lau, Dr. Nandita Mullapudi, Dr. Olivia Ngan, Mr TC Chan & Mr. Ray Lee
Proposal funded: HK$149,063.00
TDLEG (2019 -22): PI
Projection Description: The Challenges of Overcoming the Freshmen Difficulties in Learning
Budget: $99,956.00
TDLEG (2019-22): member
Projection Description: A Blended and Interactive Online Learning Courseware for Bridging Art, Bioethics and Medicine
Budget: $100,000.00
TDLEG (2019 -22): PI
Projection Description: Teachers work as Inspirers to Facilitate the Hands-on Practical using ZOOM
Budget: $60,000

Awards

2023-24

Gold award in Education Technology Innovation – Poster Award Certificate, Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2023, CUHK
Title: The AR multi-players Gamification in Mobile Apps: Applying Knowledge to Cognitive Memory
Team members: Dr Florence Mei Kuen TANG*, Dr Sin Nga Ann LAU, Mr Kenneth Chung Hin LAI, Mr Taylor Lik Hang TANG, Mr Billy Chiu Yung FU
Poster: https://www.expo.elearning.cuhk.edu.hk/awards

Bronze award in Pedagogical Innovation – Poster Award Certificate, Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2023, CUHK
Title: Transformation of Metaverse: The Future Educational eLearning Tools for Active Learning
Team members: Dr Florence Mei Kuen TANG*, Dr Sin Nga Ann LAU, Dr Kanchan SINGH, Professor Cho Lee Jojo WONG, Professor Peter Pak Hang CHEUNG, Professor Emily Ming Wai TSANG, Dr Yuk Man Charis Li, Mr Kenneth Chung Hin LAI, Mr Ray Mau Fung LEE, Mr Taylor Lik Hang TANG, Mr Billy Chiu Yung FU, Mr Roy Wong Kit CHIM
Poster: https://www.expo.elearning.cuhk.edu.hk/awards

2022-23

Silver award in Pedagogical Innovation – Poster Award Certificate, Teaching & Learning Innovation Expo 2022, CUHK
Title: Massively VR and AR Multiplayer Gamified Competition: Anatomy and Physiology Course for Health Professional Training
Team members: Dr Tang Mei Kuen Florence*, Mr Tang Lik Hang Taylor, Ms Li Yee Lam Eileen, Mr Pang Chun Keung Daniel, Mr Fu Chiu Yung Billy, Dr Hwang Shui Shan Isabel, Professor Wing Hung Ko, Dr Li Yuk Man Charis and Professor Ngan Miu Yung Olivia
Poster: https://www.expo.elearning.cuhk.edu.hk/expo2022-poster-award

2021-22

Silver award in Pedagogical Innovation – Poster Award Certificate, Teaching & Learning Innovation Expo 2022, CUHK
Title: Massively VR and AR Multiplayer Gamified Competition: Anatomy and Physiology Course for Health Professional Training
Presenter(s)/Author(s): Dr. Florence Mei Kuen Tang, Mr Taylor Lik Hang Tang, Ms Eileen Yee Lam Li, Mr Daniel Chun Keung Pang, Mr Billy Chiu Yung Fu, Dr Isabel Hwang, Professor Wing Hung Ko, Dr Charis Yuk Man Li and Dr Olivia Miu Yung Ngan
Poster: https://www.expo.elearning.cuhk.edu.hk/expo2022-poster-award

2019-20

People’s Prize Certificate in Teaching & Learning Innovation Expo 2019, CUHK
Title: The Video Conference System Facilitates Synchronous Teaching and Learning in Anatomy Education
Presenter(s)/ Author(s): Dr. Florence Mei Kuen TANG, Dr. Wai Kai WONG, Dr. Olivia Miu Yung NGAN, Mr. Ray Mau Fung LEE, Mr. Jack Kwan Ho LAI, Mr. Fredrick Wai To CHOI, Ms Yanny Wing Yan WONG and Mr. Justin Chak Ting CHEUNG
Poster: https://cuhkexpo201920.sched.com/event/dHE2/p37-the-video-conference-system-facilitates-synchronous-teaching-and-learning-in-anatomy-education

Poster Commendation in Teaching & Learning Innovation Expo 2019, CUHK
Title: Online Assessment Strategies: Insights from Recent Studies
Presenter(s)/ Author(s): Dr. Molly P.M. WONG and Dr. Florence M.K. TANG
Remarks from Judges of the Poster Award: A great deal of effort has been paid to evaluate various online assessment methods with a focus on ensuring academic integrity.
It serves as very good references.
Poster: https://cuhkexpo201920.sched.com/event/dHDe/p30-online-assessment-strategies-insights-from-recent-studies