Kingboard Professorship in Advanced Dentistry

Professor Chu Chun-Hung is a Chair Professor and an Associate Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong (HKU). His leadership roles extend beyond Hong Kong, as he serves as the Chair of the FDI World Dental Federation Public Health Committee and the Vice President of the Asian-Oceanian Federation of Conservative Dentistry. He previously held esteemed positions including President of the Asia Academy of Preventive Dentistry, the South East Asia Association for Dental Education, and the Society of Preventive Dentistry of Hong Kong.

Professor Chu earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Surgery, Master of Dental Surgery, and Doctor of Philosophy from HKU. Through rigorous training and examinations, he became a Diplomate of the American Board of General Dentistry, a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, a Dental Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, and a Fellow in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd). He is a registered specialist in Family Dentistry in Hong Kong. Before joining the Faculty of Dentistry, HKU, he worked as a Dental Surgeon for 15 years at the University Health Service, HKU and received the HKU 15-year Long Service Award.

By God's grace, Professor Chu has become a prolific academic contributor, with a Google Scholar h-index of 79 and over 370 publications. He sits on the editorial boards of several major dental journals and reviews research grants from countries worldwide. As the principal investigator, he has received external grants totalling approximately US$20 million. His impactful research was recognized with the HKU Knowledge Exchange Excellence Award. 

As an educator, Professor Chu teaches undergraduate dental students and supervises postgraduate students. Some of his students have become full professors or associate professors at universities, and some are listed among the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists. His dedication to mentorship was recognised with the HKU Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award.

Professor Chu was elected a Fellow of the RCSEd Faculty of Dental Trainers for his commitment to dental education, a Fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials for his achievements in scientific research, and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists (ICD) for his dedication to community service. He is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and received the prestigious AGD Lifelong Learning & Service Recognition Award.

Outside of his academic and professional roles, Professor Chu serves as a board director for Project Concern Hong Kong, a charity dedicated to helping those in need in Hong Kong. He also chairs the Dental Public Health Committee of the ICD Section XV, which serves disadvantaged communities in the region. His dedication in community service has been recognized with the prestigious ICD President’s Citation Fellow Award.

Professor Chu humbly attributes his achievements to the unmerited grace of his Lord Jesus Christ and the selfless support of his loving family. He enjoys Bible study and, along with his beloved wife, Shela, worships at the Alliance International Church in Hong Kong.