Professor Eric Cheng began his professional career as a secondary school teacher before entering higher education. He holds a Doctor of Education in Education Management from the University of Leicester. He previously served as Vice President (Academic) at Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education and as Associate Dean (Quality Assurance & Enhancement) of the Faculty of Education and Human Development at The Education University of Hong Kong, where he also held academic appointments over many years.

Professor Cheng has an established record of scholarship in AI-enhanced pedagogy, metacognitive teaching, knowledge management, intellectual capital, and lesson and learning studies. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed works and secured competitive funding for research and development projects. In recognition of his scholarly impact, he was named among the World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists by Stanford University in 2025.

Professor Cheng is a registered Specialist in the programme accreditation area of Education at The Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, a Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and a Member of the Executive Council of the World Association of Lesson Studies. He has also contributed to school governance as an Independent School Manager for local schools under different sponsoring bodies. His research, leadership, and professional service have helped advance educational innovation and academic quality in Hong Kong and beyond.