Congratulations to Professor LI Zhengyan on receiving the prestigious University Early Career Teaching Award 2024! This allocate acknowledges faculty members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to student learning, pedagogical engagement, and teaching innovation.

Professor Li describes his teaching philosophy as viewing learning as a treasure hunt, with students as the treasure hunters seeking knowledge as their prizes. He sees himself as the map, guiding, motivating, and empowering students to develop their skills and confidence.

Moreover, the learning journey also teaches students how to overcome challenges and collaborate effectively with their peers.

The University of Hong Kong has a longstanding tradition of presenting The Teaching Excellence Award Scheme (TEAS) annually to celebrate and advance teaching excellence within the institution.

Within the TEAS Scheme, there are four distinct award categories. The Early Career Teaching Award (ECTA) stands alongside the University Distinguished Teaching Award (UDTA), the Outstanding Teaching Award (OTA), and the Teaching Innovation Award (TIA), which also include team awards.

Professor LI's research centers on environmental policy, environmental public opinion, regulation, information disclosure, and citizen-state interactions.