Prof. Ho is an expert on performance budgeting and financial management, e-government, and citizen engagement. He has published an edited book, more than 75 journal articles, proceeding articles, and book chapters, and 20 research reports for various organizations. Many of his research projects are the results of engaged research, working closely with practitioners in state and local governments, think thanks, and foundations to address real policy and managerial issues to make a difference. For example, his research on performance management and citizen engagement was so impactful and helpful to the City of Indianapolis that he was honored by Mayor Gregory Ballard and received the Proclamation of “Dr. Alfred Ho Day” on June 17, 2010. Prof Ho grew up in Hong Kong, received his MPA and Ph.D. from Indiana University Bloomington, and previously taught at Iowa State University (1998-2004), Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (2004-2010), and University of Kansas (2010-2020).
History of Employment
Position
Division
Organization
Start
End
Professor
Department of Public Policy
City University of Hong Kong
2021
2022
Professor
School of Public Affairs and Administration
University of Kansas
2016
2020
Associate Professor
School of Public Affairs and Administration
University of Kansas
2010
2016
Associate Professor
School of Public & Environmental Affairs
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
2004
2010
Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science
Iowa State University
1998
2004
Professor
Department of Public & International Affairs
City University of Hong Kong
2022
Primary Policy Areas
Broadband, Budget and Finance, Civic Engagement, Economy, Government Operations/Innovation, Higher Education, Urban Affairs
Primary Sector of Expertise
Academic
Primary Functions
Academic Faculty