DONG Yiying

DONG Yiying

she/her

Ph.D. Student of Computing at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Research in Multimodal Retrieval and Reasoning, LLM.

Teaching

Socially Responsible Global Leadership In A Digital World

Undergraduate Course, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Computing, 2025

This interdisciplinary service-learning course introduces students to socially responsible and global leadership. It emphasizes the ethical use of technology for community betterment, with hands-on projects that combine technical knowledge and civic engagement. As part of the course, students acquire basic skills in circuitry and solar energy, and travel to underserved communities—such as rural regions in Africa—to install solar-powered lighting systems. The course fosters empathy, cross-cultural communication, and a strong sense of civic responsibility.

Internet Infrastructure and Protocols

Graduate Course, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Computing, 2024

This course provides a foundational understanding of how computer networks—particularly the Internet—are designed and function. It covers key applications, design philosophies, and core protocols/mechanisms. Emphasis is placed on not just how to use networks, but on understanding the rationale behind their architecture and operational principles.