| Name | Thomas KIU Chun Tung |
| Title | Assistant Professor |
| Address | Rm A515, 5/F, 2 Chui Ling Lane, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories |
| Telephone | 37024562 |
| tkiu@sfu.edu.hk | |
| School | Rita Tong Liu School of Business and Hospitality Management |
| Department | Department of Business and Hospitality Management |
Dr Thomas Kiu is an Assistant Professor at St. Francis University. His research focuses on the intersection of technology, organizations, and employees, with a particular emphasis on the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and HR analytics in shaping the future of work. Drawing on theories such as Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM), the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework, and leadership, Dr Kiu investigates how organizations adapt to and leverage technological advancements to drive innovation and sustainable development.
Dr Kiu's work explores the benefits and risks of AI and analytics across the technology value chain, including their implications for organizational strategy, employee well-being, and ethical considerations. His current research delves into the adoption of AI, big data, and HR analytics within the European Union, examining their potential to promote sustainability while addressing associated challenges.
With expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, Dr Kiu's research contributes to a deeper understanding of how organizations navigate significant technological transformations. Prior to his role at St. Francis University, Dr Kiu taught at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Greenwich University London, and earned his PhD from Durham University.
Research Interest:
Technology Adoption, Digital Transformation, Well-being, Meaningfulness of Work, Gender and HRM
Kiu, T., Bechter, B., Brandl, B., & Lehr, A. (2024). Researching on HR analytics: From business analytics to HR analytics: common conceptual and methodological grounds. In A Research Agenda for HR Analytics. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Rezaei, N., Kiu, C. T., & Harnkai. R. (2025). Investigating the Moderating Role of Gender on Tourists Experiences in Visiting the Middle East Destinations: From Perceived Risk to Emotions. Tourism Recreation Research. [Ranked-A]
Yang, J., Li, M., & Kiu, C. T. (2025). Strategic Temporal Transitions: Performance Implications of Exploration and Exploitation Transition. Journal of Knowledge Management Practice, 25(2). [Ranked-B]
Kiu, T., & Yang, J. (2025). Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Economic Growth: Lessons from the United States and China to Address the UK's Economic Challenges. Journal of Knowledge Management Practice, 25(3). [Ranked-B]
Lei, B., Zhang, Y., Kiu, T. & Chan, J. H. (2025). Airbnbification and chain displacement: Evidence of the nature of gentrification in Fiji. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 62, 14-25. [Ranked-A]