Dr Franky Choi, Doctor of Philosophy in History, received his Master of Social Science in General Education (Academic Distinction and Dean's List) from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He initially earned his Bachelor of Social Sciences in Applied Sociology (East and Southeast Asia) at the City University of Hong Kong. His Final Year Project in Sociology of Education was awarded as one of the Outstanding Academic Papers by Students (OAPS), which is available online and housed in the University Library.

Dr Choi's teaching and research interests include Chinese Studies, Comparative History & Politics, Cultural Studies and Sociology. Prior to joining CPCE, he coordinated and taught courses under Arts & Humanities and later Division of Social Sciences at HKU SPACE Community College for eight years.

Dr Choi meanwhile plays an active role in academic-related activities beyond his teaching assignments. In addition to being an Associate Editor of Public Administration and Policy: An Asia-Pacific Journal, he was continuously invited as a Guest Host for a radio programme on Culture, History and Politics at Metro Info (FM 99.7).