Dr. Yui-yip Lau is an Interim Head of Student Affairs and Senior Lecturer from at the College of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Until now, he has published more than 340 research papers in international journals and professional magazines, contributed over 20 chapters and 5 books, and presented numerous papers at international conferences. He has collaborated with scholars from more than 20 countries and regions spreading over 5 continents on research projects. He has also secured over HKD 10 million in research grants. His research interests are cruise, ferry, impacts of climate change, maritime education and training, transport history, sustainability issues, supply chain resilience, health logistics, human remains, and regional development.