Teaching is not a science and should not be treated as such. Teaching is an art - a perfoming art. — Mr. Dawe.
Teaching interests: Management Information Systems, Blockchain, Digital Currency, Quantum Computing Management.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Coding for Business (ISOM 2020)
- Teaching period: Fall 2023 (Lecture Instructor: Weiyin Hong)
- Teaching responsibilities: Lab Instructor
- Class size: 24
This course intends to introduce students to basic programming concepts and skills for business data coding and business problem solving. Using Python as an illustrative programming language, this course provides students with a basic understanding of programming concepts and syntaxes, including data types, associated methods and functions, and control flow statements. Through the process of learning a programming language, students will also develop logical and critical thinking skills and be able to tackle simple business problems with coding. For SBM students only.
Comments from students:
- Student 1: “The TA(s) during this lab section are really helpful. They’re always willing to help and answer my questions whenever I’ need assistance . They also proactively reach out to me whenever I look confused . I really appreciate the amount of support and assistance I received from this lab. Thank you!”
Coding for Business (ISOM 2020)
- Teaching period: Spring 2023 (Instructor: Weiyin Hong), Fall 2023 (Instructor: Weiyin Hong), Spring 2024 (Instructor: Jianqing Chen)
- Teaching responsibilities: Teaching Assistant
- Class size: 60
South China University of Technology
Blockchain Foundation
- Teaching period: Spring 2021
- Teaching responsibilities: Teaching Assistant
- Class size: 40
This course introduces the basic concepts of blockchain, offering students a clear and concrete understanding of its foundational principles. Participants will explore the essential structure of blockchain systems, learn how consensus mechanisms ensure data integrity, delve into the operation of smart contracts, and examine the key practices that contribute to robust blockchain security. Students need to run smart contracts on R3 Corda and Hyperledger Fabric and implement a blockchain project.
Invited Talk
- “The Introduction of FinTech Research”, South China University of Technology, Online, Sep 2023.
- “The introduction of Fintech Research”, South China University of Technology, Sep 2022.
- “A Central Bank Digital Currency Evaluation and Verification Framework with a Focus on Consensus Algorithms and Operating Architectures”, Europe Innovation Community of Practice (HSBC), Online, Sep 2022.