Henry Lau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, The University of Hong Kong (HKU).  Henry graduated from the University of Oxford with a bachelor degree in Engineering Science and a DPhil in Robotics. Prior to joining The University of Hong Kong, he worked in industry as an engineer and executive at the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and AEA Technology plc., working on projects involving bespoke tele-robotics systems and advanced automation systems for industry in decommissioning and waste management. While working in England, Henry was a Croucher Foundation Research Fellow at the University of Oxford Robotics Research Group, and a visiting lecturer at Brasenose College, Oxford University teaching Engineering Science. Henry’s research interest includes virtual reality technology, artificial intelligence and robotics. Henry is also the Warden of University Hall at HKU.