Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Digitalization, economic sociology, networks, professions and organizations, social research methodology
Biography
Dr. Au is an Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Department of Applied Social Sciences at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research examines digitalization, networks, economic sociology, and professions and organizations, with a regional focus on East Asia.
Dr. Au obtained his PhD in Sociology from the University of Toronto, where he was most recently a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Doctoral Fellow.
Dr. Au has previously held interdisciplinary research positions at the London School of Economics & Political Science in the United Kingdom, where he also received his M.Sc. in Social Research Methodology, University of Malaya in Malaysia, National Sun Yat-Sen University in Taiwan, Seoul National University and Yonsei University in South Korea, among others.
Dr. Au has also consulted for the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs of the European Commission, the Plan International-West Africa Regional Office, NGOs, start-ups, university administrations, and court cases (Canadian provincial-level)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Toronto
External positions
Canada Research Member, Canada-International HIV & Rehabilitation Research Collaborative
1 Jan 2018 → …
Research Member, International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation
1 May 2013 → …
Keywords
- HM Sociology
- HC Economic History and Conditions
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Research output
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Crisis as opportunity: Legal career paths at two historical turning points in Hong Kong
Liu, S., Au, A.C.-H. & Tsui, P., 30 Oct 2024, In: Law and Society Review. 58, 3, p. 481-504 24 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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HOW DO DIFFERENT FORMS OF DIGITALIZATION AFFECT INCOME INEQUALITY?
Au, A.C.-H., 14 Mar 2024, In: Technological and Economic Development of Economy. p. 667-687 21 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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HOW DO DIFFERENT FORMS OF DIGITALIZATION AFFECT INCOME INEQUALITY?
Au, A., 22 May 2024, In: Technological and Economic Development of Economy. 30, 3, p. 667-687 21 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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How Elites Invigorate Emotionality and Extremity in Digital Networks
Au, A., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Social Science Computer Review.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Internet Companies in China: Where Private Interests and Government Intervention Clash
Au, A.C.-H., 9 Jan 2024, Policy & Internet Blog.Research output: Publication in policy / professional / specialist journal › Article (for policy / professional audience) › Academic research
Prizes
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A. Noam Chomsky Rising Star Emerging Scholar Award
Au, A.C.-H. (Recipient), Dec 2021
Prize: Honorary award › Honorary award (research)
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2019 Biennial The Sociological Quarterly Best Article Award (Honorary Mention)
Au, A.C.-H. (Recipient), Aug 2019
Prize: Honorary award › Honorary award (research)
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Starting Scholar Award for Overseas Scholars
Au, A.C.-H. (Recipient), Oct 2019
Prize: Honorary award › Honorary award (research)
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Best Article Award (Honorary Mention)
Au, A.C.-H. (Recipient), Dec 2019
Prize: Honorary award › Honorary award (research)
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Activities
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American Journal of Sociology (Journal)
Au, A.C.-H. (Reviewer)
24 Apr 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Sociology (Journal)
Au, A.C.-H. (Reviewer)
13 Feb 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Sociology (Journal)
Au, A.C.-H. (Reviewer)
19 Apr 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Cultural Sociology (Journal)
Au, A.C.-H. (Reviewer)
15 May 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Sociology (Journal)
Au, A.C.-H. (Reviewer)
18 Jan 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
Press/Media
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Shanghai’s ‘Covid coaches’ step up to take some of the stress out of lockdown
16/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Why China must waste no time in pivoting to a consumption-based economy
25/01/24
1 Media contribution
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Coronavirus pandemic is unleashing a mental health crisis Hong Kong is unprepared for
20/03/22
1 Media contribution
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BTS announces they're taking a break: How the group is changing 'cutthroat' K-pop culture
21/12/21
1 item of Media coverage
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