Prof. Kevin DOWNING
Biography
Professor Kevin Downing is Secretary to Council and Court at City University of Hong Kong. He is a Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Scientist with a current license to practice and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society with wide international experience including senior academic and administrative posts in Europe and Asia. His published work focuses on rankings, psychology, education and metacognitive development. He is Editor-in-Chief of the SCOPUS-listed scholarly journal Educational Studies. Prof. Downing was awarded the City University of Hong Kong Teaching Excellence Award in 2004/2005 for his contribution to the development of blended learning with the innovative use of technology. He is also the recipient of the prestigious International Award for Innovative use of Technology in Teaching and Learning conferred in the USA in April 2004. In addition to his academic work, he runs (at a distance!) a small mixed farm in rural Devon currently managed by his family.