Academic Staff
- HHB731f, Hung Hom Bay Campus
- +852 2766 7268
- min.wong@polyu.edu.hk
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Prof. Min Ney Wong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language Science and Technology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She obtained her clinical qualifications as a speech-language pathologist from The National University of Malaysia, completed her PhD in Speech Pathology at The University of Queensland, Australia, and undertook her postdoctoral training at The University of Hong Kong.
Prof. Wong’s research focuses on motor speech disorders, including dysarthria, apraxia of speech and childhood apraxia of speech, as well as neurogenic language disorders such as aphasia and mild cognitive impairment. Her expertise spans a wide range of areas in neuroscience and speech science. She employs diverse research methodologies, including acoustic and kinematic analyses, ultrasound tongue imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, and non-invasive brain stimulation techniques.
In addition, Prof. Wong is actively engaged in the development of speech and language assessment tools specifically designed for Cantonese-speaking individuals with communication disorders, addressing a critical gap in local speech pathology practice. Her research has been supported by competitive funding, including the General Research Fund and the Early Career Scheme awarded by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council.
Education and Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Speech Sciences, National University of Malaysia
Teaching Areas
- Motor Speech Disorders
- Problem-Based Learning
- Anatomy and Physiology for Speech, Language and Hearing
- Introduction to Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Introduction to Communication Disorders and Audiology
- Special Education Needs in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing
Research Interests
Selected Publications
- Wong, E. C. H., Wong, M. N., Velleman, S. L., & Lai, E. M. C. (2025). Cantonese oral and speech motor assessment for preschool children with and without speech sound disorders. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 34(6), 3216-3237. https://doi.org/10.1044/2025_AJSLP-24-00358
- Zhang, Y. X., Wong, E. C. H., & Wong, M. N.. (2024). Tone-vowel interaction and co-articulation in Cantonese speakers with apraxia of speech and co-existing aphasia: A preliminary study. Aphasiology, 39(11), 1542-1569. https://doi.org/10.1080/02687038.2024.2441203
- Lee, S. A. S., Ang, C. H. M., Chafcouloff, E., Choi, S. H., Chua, K. W. D., Cuadro, C. K., Hassan, F. H., Kariyasu, M., Lertsukprasert, K., Sasheendran, S., Supiaty, U., Tsai, M-J., Tseng, S-C., Wang, R., Wong, M. N., & Yuan, S. (2024). Speech-language pathology and audiology professions in Asia: Past history and current status. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 9(4), 1197–1216. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_persp-24-00039
- Wong, E. C. H., Wong, M. N., & Velleman, S. L.. (2024). Acoustic analyses of tone productions in sequencing contexts among Cantonese-speaking preschool children with and without childhood apraxia of speech. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 67(6), 1682-1711. https://doi.org/doi:10.1044/2024_JSLHR-23-00383
- Wong, E. C. H., Wong, M. N., Chen, S., & Lin, J. Y. W.. (2024). Pitch-variation skills in Cantonese speakers with apraxia of speech after stroke: Preliminary findings of acoustic analyses. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 67(1), 1-33. https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_JSLHR-23-00242
- Bakhtiar, M., Wong, M. N., Lam, M. W., & McNeil, M. R. (2023). Reading and listening comprehension in Cantonese-speaking people with right hemisphere versus left hemisphere brain damage. Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics, 37(4-6), 567-582. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699206.2023.2176787
- Wong, E. C.-H., Wong, M. N. & Velleman, S. L. (2023). Assessment and diagnostic standards of apraxia of speech in Chinese-speaking adults and children: A scoping review. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 32(1), 316-340. https://doi.org/doi:10.1044/2022_AJSLP-21-00355
- Wong, M. N., Baig, F. N., Chan, Y. K., Ng, M. L., Zhu, F. F. & Kwan, J. S. K. (2022). Transcranial direct current stimulation over the primary motor cortex improves speech production in post-stroke dysarthric speakers: A randomised pilot study. PLOS ONE, 17(10), e0275779. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0275779
- Bakhtiar, M., Wong, M. N., Tsui, E. K. Y. & McNeil, M. R. (2020). Development of the English listening and reading Computerized Revised Token Test into Cantonese: Validity, reliability and sensitivity/specificity in people with aphasia and healthy controls, Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 63(11), 3743-3759. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_JSLHR-20-00103
- Wong, M. N., Murdoch, B. E., & Whelan, B.-M. (2012). Lingual kinematics during rapid syllable repetition in Parkinson’s disease. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 47(5), 578-588. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-6984.2012.00167.x
- Wong, M. N., Murdoch, B. E., & Whelan, B.-M. (2011). Lingual kinematics in dysarthric and nondysarthric speakers with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s Disease, 2011, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.4061/2011/352838
- Wong, M. N., Murdoch, B., & Whelan, B.-M. (2010). Language disorders subsequent to mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI): Evidence from four cases. Aphasiology, 24(10), 1155-1169. https://doi.org/10.1080/02687030903168212
- 吳詠儀、黃敏妮（2026）。第三章：掌握發音：從咿咿呀呀到準確發音。載於伍可怡（主編），《淺談全方位兒童語言發展》。香港理工大學出版社。
- 2023 - 2024
Co-Investigator, A crossover study of Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing in Cantonese-English bilingual children with childhood apraxia of speech, Apraxia-Kids (USA) Doctoral Student Clinical Research Grant - 2022 - 2023
Principle Investigator, From segmental sequencing to pitch-variation skills: New insights for diagnosing childhood apraxia of speech, RGC GRF (Project No. 15605821) - 2020 - 2022
Principle Investigator, Modulation of primary motor cortex to enhance treatment of dysarthria post-stroke, RGC ECS (Project No. 25609819)
- 2021 - 2023
Co-Investigator, Intelligent Management of Chemo-radiotherapy-induced Clinical and Social Effects of Locoregionally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cancer Patients, Project of Strategic Importance Scheme, PolyU - 2020 - 2022
Co-Investigator, The neurocognition of typical and atypical language development: Towards developing early biomarkers, Project of Strategic Importance Scheme, PolyU
- 2026 - Present
Asia Pacific Society of Speech, Language and Hearing: Vice President; Country Liaison - 2026 - Present
Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists (HKIST): Professional Council Member; Chair of the Education Committee - 2025 - Present
International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders (IALP): Chair of Motor Speech Committee - 2024 - 2025
Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists (HKIST): Professional Council Member - 2023 - 2025
International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders (IALP): Motor Speech Committee Member - 2022 - 2025
Asia Pacific Society of Speech, Language and Hearing: Executive Committee Member of the Outreach and Membership Committee; Country Liaison - 2020 - 2021
Asia Pacific Society of Speech, Language and Hearing: Executive Committee Member of the Finance and Membership Committee - 2018 - 2020
Asia Pacific Society of Speech, Language and Hearing: Executive Committee Member, Chair of the Membership Committee - 2004 - 2005
Malaysian Association of Speech-Language and Hearing: Assistant Secretary - 2002 - 2004
Malaysian Association of Speech-Language and Hearing: Committee Member
- 2025
Outstanding Teacher (Team Award), Faculty of Humanities, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - 2009
The Movement Disorder Society Travel Grant, Movement Disorder Society - 2005
PhD Scholarship, National University of Malaysia - 2022
Student Award 2002: Best Dissertation (Speech-Language Pathology), Malaysian Association of Speech-Language and Hearing
