Siu Sai Yau is an Assistant Professor in the School of Translation and Foreign Languages at the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) and the Director of the Research Centre for Translation of Buddhist Texts (RCTBT). He obtained his PhD in Translation from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). His research interests include Buddhist scripture translation, translation history, Chinese studies, and digital humanities and AI. He has been awarded RGC research grants over the years for his work in translation history using state-of-the-art computational methods. He has conducted public workshops and talks on innovative AI-powered tools for translation studies at various organizations, including Fu Jen Catholic University, Kansai University, the Official Languages Division (Civil Service Bureau, HKSAR), and the Hong Kong Translation Society. In addition to publishing academic papers and monographs on the history of translation and intercultural communication, he has developed web-based applications for digital history and language learning, utilizing HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and Python.
The Evolution of Team-Based Buddhist Scripture Translation in Tang China : United in Dharma