Research Student Profiles

Mr LI, Hao

Human Communication, Learning, and Development

Programme of Study: PhD

Field of Study: Child Development

Email Address: u3562613@connect.hku.hk

Office: Room 548, Meng Wah Complex


About Me:
I obtained my Master of Education degree from The University of Hong Kong (2020) and my bachelor's degree in psychology (concentration: school psychology) from The Education University of Hong Kong (2019). Before joining HKU as a Ph.D. student, I worked as a research assistant under the Department of Psychology in The Education University of Hong Kong (2020-2021). My current research interest focuses on computational thinking in early childhood education.


Current Research:
Early childhood assessment of CT; Precursors and outcomes of CT; CT interventions for young children


Primary Supervisor: Professor ZHANG, Xiao

Co-supervisor(s): Professor RAO, Nirmala and Professor WONG, Gary K W


Awards and Prizes:
HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship (HKU-PS), awarded by The University of Hong Kong, 2021-2025
HKSAR Government Scholarship, awarded by the HKSAR Government, 2017-2018
HKSAR Government Reaching Out Award, awarded by the HKSAR Government, 2016-2017