Personal profile
Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9592-8092
Scopus Author ID: 36445006300
Impact
Biography
Christoph A. Hafner's principal research interests include English for specific purposes (especially in the domains of science and law), digital literacies, and language learning and technology. He is the President of the Asia-Pacific LSP and Professional Communication Association and a past President of the Hong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics. His books include: The Handbook of English for Specific Purposes (2nd edition) (Wiley, 2025, co-edited with Sue Starfield), Understanding Digital Literacies: A Practical Introduction (2nd edition) (Routledge, 2021, co-authored with Rodney Jones); and English in the Disciplines: A multidimensional model for ESP course design (Routledge, 2019, co-authored with Lindsay Miller). He co-edits two book series: Routledge Research in English for Specific Purposes and Routledge Introductions to English for Specific Purposes (both with Sue Starfield).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations from the last five years
Research output
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AI and Education: A Multi-Disciplinary and Evidence-based Approach to Teaching in Law and Related Fields
Burke, J. & Hafner, C. A., Apr 2025, In: Hong Kong Lawyer. p. 81-83 3 p.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 22 - Publication in policy or professional journal
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AI Literacy in the Legal Context. From Legal Education to Practice (Part 1)
Burke, J. & Hafner, C. A., Jun 2025, In: Hong Kong Lawyer. p. 75-79Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 22 - Publication in policy or professional journal
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Digital multimodal composing in L2 classrooms: A research agenda
Jiang, L. & Hafner, C., Oct 2025, In: Language Teaching. 58, 4, p. 528-546Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Disciplinary tribes and the discourse of mainstream media expert opinion articles: Evidencing COVID-19 knowledge claims for a public audience
Hafner, C. A., Jaworska, S. & Sun, T., 29 Jan 2025, In: Applied Linguistics Review. 16, 1, p. 7-35Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Genre-Based Approaches to CALL
Hafner, C. A. & Tetteh, G., Sept 2025, The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Computer-Assisted Language Learning. McCallum, L. & Tafazoli, D. (eds.). Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 5 p.Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author) › peer-review
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GRF: AI Literacy in the Hong Kong Legal Context: Discourse Practices and Socialization in the Academy and the Profession
HAFNER, C. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), BURKE, J. A. S. (Co-Investigator), HARPER HO, V. (Co-Investigator), MCKEOWN, J. (Co-Investigator) & REHMAN, U.-U. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/26 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: Empowering Students with Holistic Growth through Digital Storytelling in the English Language Classrooms
YU, B. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), CHEN, S. X. (Co-Investigator), Chiu, M. M. (Co-Investigator), GAO, X. A. (Co-Investigator), HAFNER, C. (Co-Investigator), HAYWARD, W. (Co-Investigator), KING, R. B. (Co-Investigator), Kwong, T. (Co-Investigator) & LAI, C. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/26 → …
Project: Research
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TDG(CityU): Enhancing Intercultural Communication Competence And Well-Being Through Team-Based Digital Storytelling in an Ai-Supported Learning Environment
YU, B. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), DOWNING, K. J. (Co-Investigator), HAFNER, C. (Co-Investigator), Jia, J. (Co-Investigator) & Tsui, L. H. (Co-Investigator)
1/12/25 → …
Project: Research
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TDG(CityU): AI-supported Personalised Learning and Team-based Learning: An International Collaboration
HAFNER, C. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/25 → …
Project: Research
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ResCtrs: Department of Linguistics and Translation - The Halliday Centre for Intelligent Applications of Language Studies (HCLS)
FANG, C. A. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), CATEDRAL, L.H.-C. M. (Co-Investigator), HAFNER, C. (Co-Investigator), HUANG, Y.-H. (Co-Investigator), KIM, J. W. (Co-Investigator), LEE, J. S. Y. (Co-Investigator), MAI, Z. M. (Co-Investigator), SCHILLER, N. O. (Co-Investigator), YAN, X. (Co-Investigator) & ZHANG, Q. (Co-Investigator)
1/04/05 → …
Project: Research
Prizes
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Stanford's Top 2% most highly cited scientists 2025
HAFNER, C. (Recipient), Sept 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2024
HAFNER, C. (Recipient), Sept 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2023
HAFNER, C. (Recipient), Oct 2023
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists 2022
HAFNER, C. (Recipient), Nov 2022
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellowship
HAFNER, C. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Other distinction
Press/Media
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Process-based Model in Digital Multimodal Composing Assessment
24/06/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Eminent CityU faculty receive RGC awards
YANG, T., HO, J. C. Y., LU, Y., WANG, F., CHEN, S., SHAKOOR, A., TO, Y. M. Y., XIONG, Y., YUAN, K., ZHANG, S., ZHOU, Y., HAFNER, C. & LO, V. H. L.
26/11/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Understanding digital multimodal composing on LSP courses
HAFNER, C. (Speaker)
9 May 2024Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Talk/lecture
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Promoting digital literacies on LSP courses in the age of generative AI
HAFNER, C. (Speaker)
7 May 2024Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Talk/lecture
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RELC Journal (Journal)
HAFNER, C. (Guest Editor) & PUN, J. (Guest Editor)
Apr 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work (RGC: 61) › RGC 61 - Journal editor
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LSPPC News (Journal)
HAFNER, C. (Editor-in-Chief) & PUN, J. (Co-Editor)
Jan 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work (RGC: 61) › RGC 61 - Journal editor
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On analyzing specialized discourse in the age of digital media
HAFNER, C. (Speaker)
4 Nov 2019Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Talk/lecture