Professor Kelvin Leong Conference Ambassador

With a strong interest in cross-disciplinary exploration, Kelvin has a diverse background. He is a Chartered Scientist and Chartered Accountant, a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, a Foreign Member of the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence, and a Senior Research Fellow of the National Academy of Artificial Intelligence.

Profile

Kelvin's research spans artificial intelligence applications, data analytics, microlearning, financial education, and financial technology. Kelvin’s current research focuses strongly on human–AI interaction, particularly on how AI systems can support human decision-making. This work emphasises transparency, trust, and real-world usefulness, ensuring that AI tools effectively enhance human judgement in complex contexts.

From 2013 to 2018, I served at Glyndŵr University (Wrexham University), initially as a Senior Lecturer and later as Principal Lecturer and Professional Lead in Finance. Kelvin is currently a Professor of Financial Technology and Data Analytics at the University of Chester. He is an experienced educator and holds professional recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a PDK Distinguished Educator. His teaching experience spans Wales, England, and Hong Kong, covering higher education teaching, assessment, and curriculum development. He has also served as an External Examiner for academic programmes in the UK and Europe.

Beyond academia, he writes a weekly newspaper column in Hong Kong and is a member of the European Science Foundation College of Expert Reviewers.

Joining Ambassador Wales is both an honour and an exciting opportunity for me. Wales is welcoming and open-minded, making it easy to share ideas and build meaningful connections. Beyond its beautiful landscapes, it offers modern and vibrant cities with venues that support high-quality events, dialogue, and collaboration. This unique combination is both inspiring and practical. For my work in AI, FinTech, and Data Analytics, Wales means a globally minded, forward-looking place where fresh thinking can flourish, and international opportunities can be developed."