Professor Paul CHU is currently Dean of Faculty of Science and Engineering, and Professor at the Department of Architecture. He holds M.Sc (Arch & UD) of Columbia University, M.Arch (Distinction) and B.A.(A.S.) (Hons) of HKU. He is Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, Member of Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design, Hong Kong Registered Architect and holds PRC Class 1 Registered Architect qualification. He was Convener of Hong Kong Urban Design Alliance.

His research interest includes informality and social aspects of contemporary urbanism. He was contributing editor of ‘Factory Towns of South China- An Illustrated Guidebook’ (HKU Press, 2012), ‘Villages in the City- A Guide of South China’s Informal Settlements’ (HKU Press and University of Hawai’i Press, 2014), co-writer for ‘Public Space in a Chinese Megaregion: Contemporary Urban Practices and Design Strategies of the Greater Bay Area’ (Taylor & Francis/ Routledge, Jan 2021) and chapter writer for ‘In-formal Market Places, Experiments with Urban Regeneration’ (nai010 publishers, 2023), etc.

He was awarded Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar (New York), Contemporary Construction Expert of China, Hong Kong Young Architect Award, 20 for 21st Century Emerging Hong Kong Architect, Hong Kong 10 Outstanding Designers, Champion in ‘In Search of Diversity in School Design’, amongst other awards he obtained.

In terms of public services, he currently serves as Member of Museum Advisory Committee (History), Appeal Board Panel (Town Planning), Appeal Tribunal Panel (Buildings), etc. He served as a part-time member of HKSAR Government Central Policy Unit, and was member of Council for Sustainable Development, Antiquities Advisory Board, Architects Registration Board and Urban Renewal Authority District Advisory Committee, etc.

He served as Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer and Council Member of HKIA and was Official Delegate and Council Member at Architects Regional Council of Asia (ARCASIA) in 2013 and 2014.