Board of Advisors

Professor Peiai Chen

Professor Peiai Chen is a distinguished scholar in advertising, communication, and journalism studies. Widely recognized as one of the founding pioneers of advertising education in China, he has made significant contributions to the development of communication education, academic research, and professional training. Throughout his distinguished academic career, Professor Chen has mentored numerous graduate and doctoral students while advancing the fields of advertising, media, and strategic communication.

Dr. Gino Yu

Dr. Gino Yu received his B.S. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. He previously taught at the University of Southern California, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).

A pioneer in digital media innovation, Dr. Yu founded the Multimedia Innovation Centre and M-Lab at PolyU, promoting research and industry collaboration in digital entertainment, game development, and emerging media technologies. His research focuses on creativity, consciousness studies, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation.

An internationally recognized thought leader, Dr. Yu has founded several influential organizations and conferences and has served as an advisor to leading technology initiatives, including SingularityNET and Hanson Robotics.

Dr. John Jiang

Dr. John Jiang is an internationally recognized technology executive and innovation strategist specializing in advanced research and development in fundamental science and frontier technologies. His expertise spans cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and emerging technologies. Throughout his career, he has led innovation and digital transformation initiatives for Fortune Global 500 companies, government agencies, and major industries worldwide.

Dr. Lichuan Liu, M.D.

Dr. Lichuan Liu is an accomplished physician-scientist with extensive experience across the full pharmaceutical and biotechnology research and development lifecycle. His expertise encompasses preclinical research, Investigational New Drug (IND) applications, early- and late-stage clinical development, regulatory strategy, medical affairs, and product commercialization. His multidisciplinary leadership has contributed to the successful development of innovative therapeutic products from discovery through market launch.

Dr. Tom J. Tafolla, J.D.

Dr. Tom J. Tafolla is a respected scholar, legal professional, and educator with extensive experience in academic research, higher education leadership, and industry consulting. His work bridges academia, public policy, and professional practice, and he has received numerous honors and awards recognizing his contributions to education, leadership, and community service.

John Li

John Li is a senior information security executive, researcher, and educator with extensive leadership experience at Stanford University and Stanford Medicine. His expertise includes cybersecurity, enterprise information security, risk management, healthcare information systems, and technology governance. He has played a significant role in advancing secure digital infrastructure and information protection within leading academic and healthcare institutions.

Dr. Dengting Boyanton

Dr. Dengting Boyanton is the Founding Dean of the Flourish Positive Psychology Institute (FPPI). She is an internationally recognized expert in positive psychology, human flourishing, resilience, and well-being. Her work focuses on integrating evidence-based positive psychology into education, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and personal growth to foster thriving individuals and communities.