Sam Choi

Biography:

Sam Choi is a Faculty Member at International Business University (IBU). He specializes in sustainable urban development, with research expertise in geopolitics, historical political geography, urban governance, and Hong Kong-China relations.

His academic work examines rule-of-law politics, water and territorial governance, and Indo-Pacific relations. Sam Choi’s research takes an interdisciplinary approach to urban and regional issues, connecting political geography, governance, public policy, and international relations.

His teaching helps students understand how cities, institutions, and political systems shape development, infrastructure, and public decision-making across complex global contexts.

Academic and Professional Contributions:

Sam Choi brings applied experience in policy research, community programming, and public commentary.

He has served as Program Coordinator at the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care and as Director of Policy Research for Canada-Hong Kong Link. He is also a frequent media commentator, contributing analysis to CBC, OMNI, Fairchild, and Sing Tao Radio.

His academic collaborations include work with Fordham Law School’s Leitner Center, the University of York, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and South China University of Technology. Across these roles, Sam Choi connects research, policy, and public communication on issues involving governance, territory, urban systems, and international affairs.

Areas of Expertise:

Sam Choi’s areas of expertise include:

• Sustainable urban development
• Geopolitics
• Historical political geography
• Urban governance
• Hong Kong-China relations
• Rule-of-law politics
• Water governance
• Territorial governance
• Indo-Pacific relations
• Policy research
• Public communication
• Interdisciplinary analysis