Simon Lui (professor)

Simon Lui
Chinese: 雷兆恆
Born (1981-08-21) August 21, 1981 (age 43)
Hong Kong
Occupation(s)Adjunct Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design
WebsiteSimon Lui

Simon Lui (Chinese: 雷兆恆) is a computer music researcher. Lui is currently an adjunct professor in the Singapore University of Technology and Design.[1] Simon was a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2012-2013, and a Marie Curie Fellow in 2011.

Lui is one of the earliest iPhone and iPad app developers worldwide, especially well known for mobile game development.[2] He is one of the pioneers in developing iPhone app Hong Kong,[3] and a well-reputed gadget specialist.[4] Lui has published seven apps since 2008, including several best-selling apps in Southern Asia, as well as Canada's iPhone/iPad app store; his story was reported by CNN International.[5] Lui is currently focusing on mobile app research and education.[6]

Lui is also a violinist, erhuist, guitarist, beatboxer, and music arranger. He was the concert master of the Hong Kong Youth Strings and Hong Kong Stage Ensemble. Lui is the founder of Girl's and Boys A'Cappella - the champion of the 2005 Hong Kong ICMA Singing Contest (group).[7] Lui has been involved in hundreds of pop music concert, classical performance, game music production and CD recordings. Simon is a member of the Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong (CASH).

  1. ^ Adjunct Faculty, ISTD, SUTD Archived 2013-03-01 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Making the Jump Into Games, The Institute, Issue Dec 2011
  3. ^ Appledaily Hong Kong. July 2010
  4. ^ Mingpao Interview, Simon's IT forecast 2011. December 2010
  5. ^ Part-time app designer makes serious cash – Business 360. CNN. International. Sep2010
  6. ^ Meet Simon Lui, IEEE Spark, July 2012
  7. ^ East Touch Magazine, Apr 2005