Faculty Associate
mklpoon[at]yorku.ca
Professor
School of Social Work
Research Keywords:
Social Work , Sexuality, Race & Ethnicity, Social Justice, HIV/AIDS
Research Region(s):
Asia, Canada, Hong Kong
Research Diaspora(s):
Asian Diaspora, Hong Kong Diaspora
Maurice Kwong-Lai Poon is a Professor in the School of Social Work at York University. His research focuses on gay Asian diasporic identities, the social construction of violence in intimate relationships, and HIV/AIDS issues affecting Asian men who have sex with men. Dr. Poon’s critical scholarship explores the complex intersections of sexuality, race, ethnicity, and transnational migration, including the distinct experiences of Chinese gay immigrants and temporary foreign workers in Canada. As a dedicated community advocate, he currently serves as Co-chair of the Advisory Research Committee at Asian Community AIDS Services, advancing vital human services for Toronto’s LGBTQ+ Asian communities.