As Principal Investigator (PI) – Research (External)
Luk Heung Commons: Community (Re-)envisioning through Cultural-led Place-making
ZeShan Foundation (PI: HK$3,413,943)
1/1/2026 – 31/12/2027 | Mo, K.H. (PI) & Jian, Y.I.
Impacts of the Design of In-Between Spaces in High-Density Living Environment on Older Adults’ Activities and Social Lives: a Case Study of Subsidised Housing Estates in Hong Kong
Early Career Scheme (ECS), Research Grants Council (PI: HK$1,428,720)
1/1/2024 – 31/12/2026 | Mo, K.H. (PI)
Production Services for Design Engagement Workshops, Newsletters and Report for Wah Fu Estate Redevelopment
Housing Authority, HKSAR Government (PI: HK$900,000)
22/5/2025 – 31/7/2026 | In collaboration with HKU ARCH | Mo, K.H. (PI), Jian, Y.I. & Chen, W.
Research and Advisory Service for Theme-based Improvement Works in Public Rental Housing Estates
Housing Authority, HKSAR Government (PI: HK$750,000)
1/4/2023 – 30/11/2024 | In collaboration with Hong Kong Design Centre | Mo, K.H. (PI)
Consultancy Services for Design Standardization for Public Rental Housing Projects of Hong Kong Housing Society
Hong Kong Housing Society (PI: HK$150,000)
1/10/2025 – 31/3/2027 | In collaboration with DLN Architects Ltd. | Mo, K.H. (PI) & Jian, Y.I.
Study of the Implementation of the Intergenerational Housing Model at Hong Kong Housing Society’s Hung Shui Kiu Development
Hong Kong Housing Society (PI: HK$493,000)
1/9/2022 – 31/3/2024 | Mo, K.H. (PI), Woo, J., Fan, N., Mui, S.W. & Ko, R.
Study on a Pilot Intergenerational Residential Housing Project at the Hong Kong Housing Society
Hong Kong Housing Society (PI: HK$1,150,000)
21/5/2021 – 20/11/2022 | Mo, K.H. (PI), Woo, J., Fan, N., Mui, S.W. & Ko, R.
Feasibility Study of Senior Living Business Models at the Mount Anderson Development, Anderson Road Quarry Site in Kwun Tong
Chinachem Group (PI: HK$1,180,000)
6/7/2023 – 5/1/2024 | Mo, K.H. (PI) & Ko, R.
Study of the Implementation of the Intergenerational Residential Development at Yuen Long
Sun Hung Kai Properties (PI: HK$500,000)
18/7/2022 – 17/12/2022 | Mo, K.H. (PI), Fan, N., Mui, S.W., Ko, R. & Sin, H.L.
Future Imagineer Academy for Re: Tai Kok Tsui
Urban Renewal Fund under Hong Kong Arts Centre (PI: HK$520,000)
1/9/2024 – 30/9/2025 | Mo, K.H. (PI), Jian, Y.I., Wang, W.X. & Lo, S.
Urban Design Lab @ Via North Point: Co-creation of Urban Charter for North Point
Urban Renewal Fund under Hong Kong Arts Centre (PI: HK$85,000)
1/2/2020 – 31/10/2020 | Mo, K.H. (PI), Ko, R. & Sin, H.L.
Study of a Neighborhood-scale Assessment Tool for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Residential Housing Projects in Promoting Healthy Ageing in High Density Built-up Area
RGC Research Matching Grant, HKSAR (PI: HK$200,000)
1/4/2022 – 31/3/2024 | Mo, K.H. (PI)
As Principal Investigator (PI) – Research (Internal)
Impacts of Neighbourhood Open Space Regeneration on Older Adults’ Physical Activity and Mental Health in High-density Living Environments: A Quasi-experimental Study
CUHK Strategic Seed Funding for Collaborative Research Scheme (PI: HK$500,000)
1/10/2026 – 31/9/2028 | Mo, K.H. (PI), Woo, J., Ho, F.Y.Y. & Chung, G.K.K.
A Pilot Study of the Impacts of Neighbourhood Open Space Design in High-density Living Environment on Older Adults’ Physical Activity, Quality of Life and Mental Health: a Case of Hong Kong
CUHK Direct Grant for Research (PI: HK$100,000)
1/6/2025 – 20/11/2026 | Mo, K.H. (PI) & Jian, Y.I.
Hou2 Living Gallery: Co-creating Age-friendly Neighbourhood through Rapid Solution Prototyping and Systematic Consensus Building
CUHK Knowledge Transfer Impact Project Fund (KT-IPF) (PI: HK$200,000)
1/4/2026 – 31/3/2027 | Mo, K.H. (PI), Jian, Y.I. & Woo, J.
Hou2 Living Gallery: Co-Creating Age-friendly Neighbourhood in Hong Kong’s Private Housing Estate
CUHK Knowledge Transfer Project Fund & Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (PI: HK$399,730)
1/4/2024 – 31/3/2026 | Mo, K.H. (PI), Jian, Y.I., Woo, J. & Ko, R.
Building Our Age-friendly Home – Phase III
CU-ASK Social Innovation Grant, Faculty of Social Science (PI: HK$200,000)
1/9/2025 – 31/12/2026 | Mo, K.H. (PI) & Jian, Y.I.
Building Our Age-friendly Home – Phase II
CU-ASK Social Innovation Grant, Faculty of Social Science (PI: HK$200,000)
1/9/2024 – 31/12/2025 | Mo, K.H. (PI) & Jian, Y.I.
Building Our Age-friendly Home – Phase I
CU-ASK Social Innovation Grant, Faculty of Social Science (PI: HK$200,000)
1/9/2023 – 31/12/2024 | Mo, K.H. (PI) & Jian, Y.I.
Pilot Study of Age-friendly Neighbourhood: Participatory Action Research with Older Adults, Other Age Groups and Professionals in the Private Housing Estate in Hong Kong
CUHK Direct Grant for Research (PI: HK$100,000)
1/1/2023 – 31/12/2024 | Mo, K.H. (PI)
Impacts of the Design of In-Between Spaces in High-Density Living Environment on Older Adults’ Activities and Social Health: a Case Study of Tailor-Designed Elderly Housing Estate in Hong Kong
CUHK Direct Grant for Research (PI: HK$100,000)
1/1/2022 – 31/12/2024 | Mo, K.H. (PI)
Support Age in Community: a Study of Spatial Equity of Day Care Centres in Hong Kong
CUHK Direct Grant for Research (PI: HK$100,000)
1/7/2024 – 31/12/2025 | Mo, K.H. (PI) & Jian, Y.I
Social Integration of Older Adults in Cross-border Ageing from Hong Kong to Mainland China
CUHK Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (PI: HK$ 399,630)
1/4/2025 – 31/3/2027 | Mo, K.H. (PI), Chen, W.X., Jian, Y.I. & Woo, J.
Cultural-led Placemaking as an Alternative Social Innovation Model Tackling Social Isolation and Loneliness at Luk Heung Commons
CU-ASK Social Innovation Grant, Faculty of Social Science (PI: HK$200,000)
1/9/2026 – 1/6/2027 | Mo, K.H. (PI)
Storytelling as a Healing Journey for Tai Po Fire
Chung Chi College, CUHK (PI: HK$300,000)
3/3/2026 – 30/6/2028 | Mo, K.H. (PI)
Other Research Projects
As Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) and Co-Investigator (Co-I)
Advancing Inclusive and Sustainable Door-to-Door Mobility in Asia: A Gender-Sensitive Approach Using Digital Traces and Large Language Models
CUHK Strategic Seed Funding for Collaborative Research Scheme (Co-I: HK$500,000)
1/10/2026 – 30/9/2028 | He, S.Y., Tan, J., Kan, Z. & Mo, K.H. (Co-I)
Ageing, Space, and Spirit: The Role of Adult Playfulness in the Relationship between Neighbourhood Built Environment and Loneliness among Older Adults
EdUHK Seed Funding Grant (Co-I: HK$174,934)
2027 – 2028 | Jian, I.Y., Xiang, L., Mo, K.H. (Co-I) & Wang, Q.
Reimagining Landscapes of Care: A Stakeholder-Driven Framework for Equitable Planning in Hong Kong
EdUHK Dean’s Research Fund (Co-I: HK$150,000)
1/1/2026 – 31/3/2027 | Jian, Y.I., Mo, K.H. (Co-I) & Chen, W.
Spatial Poverty and the Design and Impact of Community Spaces
Public Policy Research (PPR) Funding Scheme (Co-I: HK$774,444.5)
16/3/2026 – 15/3/2027 | Wang, X.L. & Mo K.H. (Co-I)
Age-friendly Playful Environments in Hong Kong’s Public Housing Estates: A Student-Senior Collaborative Research
EdUHK Faculty Funding Support for SDG Initiatives (Co-I: HK$150,000)
1/1/2025 – 31/3/2026 | Jian, Y.I. & Mo, K.H. (Co-I)
Building a Collaborative Hub for Advancing Urban AI Education at CUHK and CUHK (Shenzhen)
CUHK “1+1+1” Joint Collaboration Fund (Co-I: HK$300,000)
1/5/2025 – 28/2/2027 | He, S.Y., Luo, S., Mo, K.H. (Co-I), Zheng, Q., Liu, F., Qin, H. & Ma, J.
Impact of In-between Space Regeneration on Older Adults’ Activities in High-Density Neighbourhoods: Evidence from Shui Pin Wai Estate in Hong Kong
CUHK IdeaBooster Fund (Co-PI: HK$100,000)
1/3/2024 – 30/6/2026 | Chen, W., Mo, K.H. (Co-PI) & Ye, C.D.
Ageing Playfully: Public Spaces, Playfulness, and Well-being for Older Adults in Densely Populated Cities
EdUHK Start-up Research Fund (Co-I: HK$150,000)
1/9/2024 – 31/8/2025 | Jian, Y.I. & Mo, K.H. (Co-I)
Study of Residential Design Guide for Healthy Ageing in Hong Kong
Chinachem Group (Co-PI: HK$6,646,375)
1/10/2019 – 31/12/2024 | Woo, J., Mo, K.H. (Co-PI) & Ko, R.
Enabling a healthy ageing city: Built environment, out-of-home activities, and well-being of older people in Hong Kong
CUHK Social Science Research Impact Fund (Co-I: HK$500,000)
30/6/2021 – 29/6/2023 | He, S.Y., Kwan, M.P., Mo, K.H. (Co-I) & Cheung, Y.
Healthy Ageing x Ageing in Place
CUHK Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (Co-I: HK$400,000)
1/4/2021 – 31/3/2023 | Woo, J., Yu, R. & Mo, K.H. (Co-I)
Sustainable Communities Lab for People’s Multifaceted Well-being
CUHK Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (Co-I: HK$400,000)
1/4/2020 – 31/3/2021 | Ng, M.K., Tieben, H., He, S.Y., Mo, K.H. (Co-I) & Li, V.
Nutcrackers: Empowerment Research Project Fostering Elderly Well-being in Built Environment in Hong Kong
CUHK Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (Co-I: HK$400,000)
1/4/2019 – 31/12/2021 | Woo., J., Mo, K.H. (Co-I) & Ng, M.K.
A Multi-dimensional ‘Point-Line-Plane’ Approach to Industrial Heritage Conservation in Hong Kong: A Case Study of Ma On Shan (MOS) Iron Mine
Built Heritage Conservation Fund, Development Bureau (Co-I: HK$2,000,000)
2018 – 2020 | Ng, M.K., Lee, W.Y.J., Li, V., Mo, K.H. (Co-I), Shen, J., Tieben, H. & Wu, K.M.
Teaching Development Grants
As Principal Investigator (PI) – Teaching (Internal) (3 / HK$1,211,844)
Sustainable Heritage Conservation with AI and Technology: A Community-Engaged Action Learning Framework
CUHK Teaching Development & Lang. Enhancement Grant (PI: HK$299,962)
1/8/2026 – 31/12/2027 | Mo, K.H. (PI), Chung, W.L.T., Chu, C.L., Lee, W.Y.J. & Ho, T.W.J.
Advancing Co-creation with Generative AI: Human-Centred Design in the Digital Era – Participatory Engagement with AI
CUHK Courseware Development Grant Scheme (PI: HK$299,987)
1/6/2026 – 31/5/2027 | Mo, K.H. (PI), Wong, K.K., Ho, Y.Y., Siu, F.Y., Lau, T.M., Ng, S.N., Chan, Y. & Jian, Y.I.
Preparing for an Inclusive Future: An Age Responsive Learning Framework for Adapting to Rapid Population Ageing
CUHK Teaching Development & Lang. Enhancement Grant (PI: HK$611,895)
1/6/2024 – 30/4/2025 | Mo, K.H. (PI) & Jian, Y.I.
As Co-Investigator (Co-I) – Teaching (Internal) (4)
Designing a Multi-scale and Multi-Disciplinary Community Audit Tool for Community- Engaged Learning in Social Science
CUHK Teaching Development & Lang. Enhancement Grant (Co-I: HK$481,960)
1/1/2026 – 31/12/2027 | Lee, W.Y.J., Mo, K.H. (Co-I), Chung, W.L.T. & Cai, J.
Data-Driven Urban Studies – Advanced Techniques for Analysing Complex Urban Data and Processes
CUHK Teaching Development & Lang. Enhancement Grant (Co-I: HK$495,600)
1/7/2022 – 20/5/2024 | Ameijde, J., Mo, K.H. (Co-I) & Tieben, H.
Data-Driven Urban Studies – A Computational Toolkit for Analysing Complex Urban Data and Processes
CUHK Teaching Development & Lang. Enhancement Grant (Co-I: HK$333,000)
1/7/2021 – 14/5/2022 | Ameijde, J., Mo, K.H. (Co-I) & Tieben, H.
Developing a Virtual Field Trip with Modules and Mixed Reality Technologies to Complement a Physical Field Trip
CUHK Funding Scheme for Virtual Teaching & Learning (Co-I: HK$300,000)
1/11/2021 – 31/5/2023 | He, S.Y. & Mo, K.H. (Co-I)
