Liru Hu

I am a learning scientist currently holding a tenure-track Assistant Professor position at the University of Texas at El Paso. I completed my PhD in Learning Sciences from the University of Hong Kong in February 2023. Prior to this, I earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Educational Technology.

During my doctoral research, I developed and evaluated a technology-supported participatory visual learning analytical approach for elementary school students to promote productive peer talk within the context of dialogic collaborative problem-solving. This approach was evaluated against traditional practice-based learning through a semester-long peer talk intervention program titled "Mathematics Dialogue and Thinking." The results demonstrated the advantages of the technology-enhanced participatory visual learning analytical approach in shaping students' collaborative discourse, improving group thinking, and facilitating participation equity.

Currently, I am committed to understanding and improving the processes and outcomes of dialogue-based teaching and learning. I am interested in examining diverse forms of interactions, such as teacher-student interactions in classrooms, student-student interactions in small groups, and caregiver-child interactions in daily life. My primary goal is to create technology-enhanced learning environments that facilitate dialogic teaching and learning across various settings. I employ a wide range of research methods, including qualitative approaches, statistical techniques, visual learning analytics, and nonlinear methods borrowed from complexity sciences, to investigate and support human interactions. Welcome to join me in advancing dialogue-based education.

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Education

Degree Education

2022-

M.S. in Complex Systems Science

Arizona State University

School of Complex Adaptive Systems

2017-2023

Ph.D. in Learning Sciences

The University of Hong Kong

Academic Unit of Human Communication, Development, and Information Sciences, Faculty of Education
Research focus: Dialogic collaborative problem solving; computer-supported collaborative learning; dialogic education; visual learning analytics
Doctoral thesis: Developing productive peer talk in dialogic collaborative problem solving: A participatory visual learning analytical approach
Supervisors: Dr. Gaowei Chen; Prof. Carol K. K. Chan

2014-2017

M.S. in Educational Technology

Shaanxi Normal University

School of Education
Average grade: 90/100. Rank: 1/23
Research focus: Learning sciences and technology
Master’s thesis: Application strategy of students as co-creators: A design-based research study on a graduate bilingual course of educational technology research methods
Supervisor: Prof. Baohui Zhang

2008-2012

B. S. in Educational Technology

Nanjing University

Overall GPA: 4.42/5.00. Rank: 1/7
Bachelor’s thesis: The development status and quality evaluation of edutainment at home and abroad
Supervisor: Prof. Hongxia Zhang
Minor Degree in Management Science

Short-term Study

July 2021

Summer School

Carnegie Mellon University

Topic: Intelligent tutoring system

June-August 2021

Summer School

Radboud University

Topics: complexity methods for behavioral science, human-computer interaction, and clinical skills in the treatment of anxiety and depression

July 2016

Summer School

Peking University

Topic: Learning sciences and future education

July 2015

Summer School

Peking University

Topic: Learning sciences and technologies

2016-2017

Exchange Program

University of Massachusetts Boston

One year non-degree study; Transfer graduate student

Experiences

2023-

University of Texas at El Paso, TX, USA

Assistant Professor

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of the Department of Teacher Education, STEM Division. [Faculty Profile]

2023

Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Assistant research officer

Support and evaluate the effectiveness of the "C-for-Chinese@JC" project, which seeks to enhance the Chinese proficiency and social competence of non-Chinese speaking ethnic minority students.

2017

LAIX Inc., Shanghai

Product manager

Analyzed log data to assess users’ experience of Dongni, an intelligent adaptive English learning system
Investigated the designs of similar adaptive learning systems and compared them to the design of Dongni
Assisted with the test of the adaptivity of Dongni Beta by answering testers’ questions and collecting testers’ feedback
Proposed new design features for Dongni

2012-2014

Strategy Planning Department in CEO’s Office, Suning Commerce Group Co., Ltd., Jiangsu

Planning supervisor

Managed the size of personnel force by controlling the staffing quotas of branch companies
Investigated the communication efficiency of branches and the headquarter to propose solutions for more efficient procedures
Assisted in changing the organization structures to support online business

2012

Suning University, Suning Commerce Group Co., Ltd., Jiangsu

Training specialist

Assisted in training new staffs and newly promoted managers
Investigated the training needs of various departments and helped them develop training courses

Projects

Principle Investigator

2024

University of Texas at El Paso

Empowering Math Discourse: A Tech-Enhanced Program for Productive Peer Talk in Collaborative Problem Solving

UTEP University Research Institute Grant, USD 6030

Project aim: This study aims to develop a peer-talk teaching program called mathematics dialogue and thinking to promote academically productive discussions among primary school students.

My role: PI

2019-2022

The University of Hong Kong

Developing productive peer talk in dialogic collaborative problem solving: A participatory visual learning analytical approach

Project for the Doctor of Philosophy
PI: Liru Hu
Supervisors: Dr. Gaowei Chen, Prof. Carol, K. K. Chan
Project aim: To design a technology (demo.italkisee.com) enhanced intervention program to help students acquire an academically productive approach to talking with their peers in dialogic collaborative problem solving
My role: PI
Designed a participatory visual learning analytical tool called iTalk-iSee

Designed and delivered a semester-long course for two comparable classes
Collected and analyzed data and reported project findings

2011–2012

Nanjing University

Investigation project on the major abolishment

PI: Liru Hu
Consultant: Prof. Xinmin Sang
Project aim: Investigate the reasons for the closure of the Educational Technology major at Nanjing University, conclude its achievements and lessons, explore suggestions for its future development and enlightenment for other universities in China
Project achievements: over 500 pages of a report with a 7-minute CD
My role: PI

Organized and led a project team, including six core members, one consultant and eight representatives of other grades, allocated tasks and called for meetings.
Decided the design of the interviews and questionnaires and the outline of the final report.
Analyzed the collected data and wrote the first part of the final report
Finished one first-author journal paper

Participant

2022-2026

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Scaling-up C-For-Chinese@JC in kindergarten sector to cultivate culturally responsive education

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
PI: Dr. Sau Yan Hui (Home and Community Engagement and Support)
Project aim: The "C-for-Chinese@JC" project, funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, aims to create culturally responsive education for kindergartens in Hong Kong. The project's Phase II will provide a practical framework called "Culturally Responsive Education Benchmarks" for kindergartens to enhance Chinese learning and social-emotional competence of all students, including NCS, EM, and Chinese students. By 2026, the project aims to support 42,000 kindergarten students, including 5,100 NCS, EM students and their families, and support their transitions to primary education.

My role: Research manager

Evaluated and facilitated the efficacy of the whole project
Investigate funds of knowledge of ethnic minorities
Support non-profit organizations in providing culturally responsive service

2021-2023

The University of Hong Kong

A visualization-enhanced video-based e-learning platform (V2 e-platform) for teachers and students

HKD 3,647,464 (including matching funding from Tin Ka Ping Foundation)
Innovation and Technology Fund for Better Living (FBL), #ITB/FBL/7026/20/P. (2021-2023)
PI: Dr. Gaowei Chen
Project aim: To develop an e-learning platform that leverages the visualisation technologies to transform teachers’ classroom-recorded or online teaching videos in a meaningful way by identifying segments relating to key concepts, difficult points, teacher and student interactions content, etc., into effective educational resources.
My role: Research assistant

Improved the learning analytical tool
Analyzed data and reported project findings

2017-2018

The University of Hong Kong

Technology-supported teacher learning about effective classroom talk: Impact on students’ participation and achievement in mathematics

GRF/ECS, 27606915, 679,000HKD
PI: Dr. Gaowei Chen
Project aim: Promote teachers’ professional development in effective classroom talk based
on a learning analytical tool called Classroom Discourse Analyzer
Method: Longitudinal experimental design
My role: Research assistant

Improved the learning analytical tool
Prepared training materials for the monthly teacher workshops
Analyzed data and reported project findings

2014–2016

Shaanxi Normal University

Instructional innovation project

PI: Prof. Baohui Zhang
Project aim: Construct a participatory learning environment by involving students as co-designers of a curriculum to improve curriculum design and promote student learning
Method: Design-based research
My role: Research and teaching assistant

Organized the course preparation meetings each week and assisted the instruction
Participated in instructional design and curriculum resource development
Designed questionnaires, interview outline, and observation tools
Analyzed data and reported project achievements

Publications

English Journal Papers

*Hu, L., Chen, G., & Wu, J. (2024). Improving participation equity in dialogic collaborative problem solving: A participatory visual learning analytical approach. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning (IF 2023: 5.0), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12975.

*Hu, L., Chen, G. & Wu, J. (2023). Teaching talk for thinking: The efficacy of a peer talk teaching program for improving group thinking. Thinking Skills and Creativity (IF 2023: 3.7), 48, 101291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2023.101291 [DOWNLOAD]

*Hu, L. & Chen, G. (2023). A systematic review and meta-analysis of productive peer talk moves. Journal of Behavioral Education (IF 2022: 2.0). 1-33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10864-023-09513-9 [DOWNLOAD]

*Hu, L., Wu, J., & Chen, G. (2022). iTalk–iSee: A participatory visual learning analytical tool for productive peer talk. International Journal of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (IF: 5.611), 1–29. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11412-022-09374-w [DOWNLOAD]

*Hu, L. & Chen, G. (2022). Exploring turn-taking patterns during dialogic collaborative problem solving. Instructional Science (IF 2022: 2.5), 50(1), 63–88. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11251-021-09565-2 [DOWNLOAD]

*Hu, L. & Chen, G. (2021). Towards a complex systems perspective on the temporal patterns of dialogic collaborative problem solving. Frontiers in Psychology. (IF: 4.232), 12, 735534. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.735534[DOWNLOAD]

*Hu, L. & Chen, G. (2021). A systematic review of visual representations for analyzing collaborative discourse. Educational Research Review (IF 2023: 11.7), 34, 100403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edurev.2021.100403 [DOWNLOAD]

*Hu, L. (2021). Conceptualization and operationalization of group thinking sustainability in dialogic collaborative problem solving. Thinking Skills and Creativity (IF 2023: 3.7), 42, 100964. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2021.100964 [DOWNLOAD]

*Hu, L., Chen, G., Li, P., & Huang, J. (2021). Multimedia effect in problem solving: A meta-analysis. Educational Psychology Review (IF 2022: 10.1), 33(4), 1717–1747. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-021-09610-z [DOWNLOAD]

*Chen, G., Lo, C. K., & Hu, L. (2020). Sustaining online academic discussions: Identifying the characteristics of messages that receive responses. Computers & Education (IF 2023: 12.0), 156, 103938. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2020.103938 [DOWNLOAD]

Conference papers

Hu, L. & Wu, J. (2024, June ). Analyzing participation equity criteria: A fresh perspective via turn-taking simulation. The International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) Annual Meeting 2024 (CSCL Track). New York, USA.

Hu, L., Chen, G., Wu, J. (2023, June 10-15). Exploring the trajectory of learning and using productive peer talk moves. The International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) Annual Meeting 2023 (CSCL Track). Montréal, Canada. [DOWNLOAD]

Hu, L., Wu, J. & Chen, G. (2023, June 10-15). iTalk–iSee: A participatory visual learning analytical tool for developing productive peer talk. The International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) Annual Meeting 2023 (Interactive Tools and Demos Session). Montréal, Canada. [DOWNLOAD]

Hu, L., Wu, J. & Chen, G. (2023, May 27-31). Participatory visual learning analytics: Engaging students in the analytical
process. The 27th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE2023). Beijing, China. [DOWNLOAD]

Hu, L. (2021, June 7-11). Turn-usurping in dialogic collaborative problem solving. The International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) Annual Meeting 2021. Online. [Runner-up of Best Student Paper Award] [DOWNLOAD]

Hu, L. (2021, Apr 13-16) Explore the participation of students of few words in dialogic collaborative problem-solving [Roundtable Session]. AERA Annual Meeting, online. [DOWNLOAD]

Hu, L. (2020, June 19-23). When productive talk fails to generate good outcome: temporality of peer talk in dialogic collaborative problem solving. The 14^th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS2020), Nashville, TN, USA. [DOWNLOAD]

Chen, G., Lo, C. K., & Hu, L. (2020, June 19-23). Message responsiveness during online discussions. The 14^th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS2020), Nashville, TN, USA. [DOWNLOAD]

Hu, L. (2020, June 19-23). Conceptualization and quantification of thinking sustainability in dialogic collaborative problem solving. The 14^th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS2020), Nashville, TN, USA. [DOWNLOAD]

Hu, L. & Chen, G. (2020, Apr 17-21) Turn-taking Patterns in dialogic collaborative problem solving [Roundtable Session]. AERA Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA. [DOWNLOAD]

*Hu, L., Chen, G., & Chan, C.K.K. (2019, June 17-21). Temporal patterns and visualizations of peer talk: Toward understanding the process and performance of dialogic collaborative problem-solving [Doctoral Consortium]. The 13th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL), Lyon, France. [DOWNLOAD]

*Chen, G., Chan, K., Chan, C., Yu, J., Hu, L., Wu, J., & Resnick, L. (2019, June 17-21). Designing learning analytics for teacher learning: An analytics-supported teacher professional development (ASTPD) approach. The 13th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL), Lyon, France. [DOWNLOAD]

*Chen G., Chan, C. K. K., Yu, J., Hu, L., Clarke S. N., & Resnick, L. B. (2018, June 24-27). The impact of video-based and data-supported professional development on classroom dynamics. The 13th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS), London, UK. [DOWNLOAD]

*Hu, L. & Zhang, B. (2018, May 25-29). Implementation of students as co-creators of curricula: A design-based study on a bilingual graduate course Research Methods in Educational Technology. In Doctoral Student Forum Proceedings of the 22nd Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE 2018) (pp.5-8). Guangzhou: South China Normal University. (in Chinese). [DOWNLOAD]

Chinese Journal Papers

*Hu, L., & Chen, G. (2020). Visual learning analytics: Exploring the role of visualization in learning analytics. Open Education Research (CSSCI). (in Chinese). [DOWNLOAD]

Zhang, B.,* Hu, L., Li, P., Qin, J. (2017).Implementation of Students as Co-Creators of Curricula: A design-based study on a graduate bilingual course Educational Research Methods. Open Education Research (CSSCI), (06):36-48. (in Chinese). [DOWNLOAD]

*Hu, L., Zhang, B., Cheng, L., & Zhang, J. (2017). Problems of educational technology undergraduate major construction in comprehensive research university: Based on the investigation research on major abolishment in A University. Modern Distance Education Research (CSSCI), (02):77-87. (in Chinese). [DOWNLOAD]

*Hu, L. (2016). Deconstruct and reconstruct high school information technology elective courses based on maker culture. e-Education in Primary and Secondary Schools, (Z1), 26-29. (in Chinese). [DOWNLOAD]

Han Y., Zhang, B., & Hu, L. (2016). Analysis of interaction-based participatory instructional design and implementation effects for graduate students. Graduate Students Education (CSSCI), (1), 36-43. (in Chinese). [DOWNLOAD]

Hu, L., & Zhang, B. (2016). Flipped classroom and flipped learning: Analyze the efficacy of “flipping”. Journal of Distance Education (CSSCI), 34(4). (in Chinese). [DOWNLOAD]

Hu, L., Zhang, B., & Zhou, R. (2016). Trends of online learning platform development: From the perspective of the evolution of software. e-Education Research (CSSCI), (1), 72-78. (in Chinese). [DOWNLOAD]

Hu, L., M. J., Zhang, B. & Song, L. (2016). To flip or not to flip? Beyond an educational fad to research-based classrooms: An interview with Professor Michael J. Jacobson from the University of Sydney. Chinese e-Educational Research (CSSCI), (5), 138-141. (in Chinese). [DOWNLOAD]

*Hu, L, Ding J., Ma, Y., & Zhang, B. (2016). Impact of time constraints on flow experience: An empirical study on educational game. Open Education Research (CSSCI), (2), 113-120. (in Chinese). [DOWNLOAD]

Hu, L., & Zhang, B. (2016). Blended learning: Toward technology-enhanced pedagogical structure design. Modern Distance Education Research (CSSCI), (4). (in Chinese). [DOWNLOAD]

Under Review

*Hu, L. & Chen, G. Dialogic collaborative problem solving. Psychology in Schools. (Under review).

*Chen, G., Lo, C. K., Hu, L., Zhang, A., Wang, Z., & Resnick, L. Turn-taking sequences in the classroom: The Lecturing-Directing-Diversifying-Autonomous (LDDA) framework. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Under review).

Huang J. & Hu, L. Heterogeneity in science self-concept: A latent profile analysis. Frontiers in Psychology. (Under review).

Presentations

June 2023

Montréal, Canada, Hybrid

The International Society of the Learning Sciences Annual Meeting (ISLS 2023)

Short-paper presentation

Title: Exploring the trajectory of learning and using productive peer talk moves.

June 2023

Montréal, Canada, Hybrid

The International Society of the Learning Sciences Annual Meeting (ISLS 2023)

Interactive Tools and Demo Presentation

Title: iTalk–iSee: A participatory visual learning analytical tool for productive peer talk.

June 2021

virtual conference

The International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) Annual Meeting

Full paper presentation

Title: Turn-usurping in dialogic collaborative problem solving. [DOWNLOAD]

April 2021

virtual conference

The 2021 AERA Virtual Annual Meeting

Roundtable presentation.

Title: Explore the participation of students of few words in dialogic collaborative problem-solving. [DOWNLOAD]

July 2020

virtual conference

The Tenth International Conference on Complex Systems (ICCS 2020)

Virtual oral presentation

Title: Towards a complex systems perspective on the temporal patterns of dialogic collaborative problem solving. [DOWNLOAD]

November 2019

United Arab Emirates University

The 5th International Conference on Education

Oral presentation

Title: Uncovering sequential patterns among idea advancement and productive interaction to understand the performance of collaborative problem solving. [DOWNLOAD]

October 2019

the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Illinois, the United States

The Global Education Symposium at the College of Education

Full paper presentation

Title: Multimedia effect in problem solving: A meta-analysis. [DOWNLOAD]

April 2019

Toronto, Canada

The 2019 AERA Annual Meeting

Poster presentation.

Title: The impact of time constraints on flow experience in an educational game. [DOWNLOAD]

April 2019

Aachen, Germany

The 23rd Junior Researchers of EARLI Conference (JURE) and the18th European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction Conference (EARLI)

Full paper presentation

Title: Students’ agentic engagement——A design-based study on how to involve students in curriculum design. [DOWNLOAD]

June 2018

London, UK

The 13th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS)

Poster presentation.

Title: Interactions among sources of cognitive load: an EEG perspective.[DOWNLOAD]

May 2018

Guangzhou, China

The 22nd Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE)

Full paper presentation.

Title: Implementation of students as co-creators of curricula: A design-based study on a bilingual graduate course. [DOWNLOAD]

Teaching

2023-

University of Texas at El Paso, College of Education

Instructor

Quantitative Research Methods I (Fall Semester): Postgraduate level and hybrid mode (Quote: 15 students)

Educational Technology (Spring/Fall Semester): Undergraduate level and online mode (Quote: 30 students)

Curriculum Plan: Secondary School (Spring/Fall Semester): Undergraduate level and online mode (Quote: 30 students)

2022

Centre for Language Education and Assessment Research (CLEAR), Shanghai University of International Business and Economics

Guest speaker

Delivered an online workshop (2.5 hours) entitled How to write your first meta-analytic article: Stepping into the invisible writing considerations of a published meta-analysis. In the workshop, I introduced essential concepts, techniques, and procedures of doing meta-analysis based on one of my published meta-analytic article.

2022

Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong

Guest lecturer

Course: Quantitative Research Methods II (a compulsory course for postgraduate students)

Delivered a lecture (1.5 hours) on regression analysis and answered students’ questions (0.5 hour). In the lecture, I introduced essential procedures and key issues in doing regression analysis using one of my own studies as an example.
Delivered a lecture (2.5 hours) on meta-analysis and answered students’ questions (0.5 hour). In the lecture, I shared my own study and discussed some key issues in doing meta-analysis.

2021

A primary school, Jiangsu, China

Mathematics teacher

Course: Mathematics Dialogue and Thinking

Designed the course including pedagogies, assessments, and schedules
Developed all course materials including tasks, instructional videos, and activity materials
Delivered the instruction for two classes with three lessons a week throughout one whole semester

2016

Haiyang Education and Training Institution, Shaanxi, China

English teacher

Helped grade six primary school students prepare for the English entrance exam to middle schools

2015–2016

School of Education, Shaanxi Normal University

Teaching assistant

Course: Educational Technology Research Methods (a compulsory bilingual course for graduate students)

Assisted in pedagogy design and preparation of course materials
Assisted in grading of students’ work

MY TEACHING STATEMENT [DOWNLOAD]

Learning

Core courses I have taken

Learning Sciences

2021

Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Radboud summer school, Radboud University

2021

Computational Models of Learning

Simon Initiative LearnLab summer school, Carnegie Mellon University

2020

Social Inequality in Educational Achievement

The University of Hong Kong

2019

Theories of Learning and Design of Learning Environment

The University of Hong Kong

2018

Current Issues in Neuroscience for Education

The University of Hong Kong

2017

Artificial Intelligence

University of Massachusetts Boston

2016

Using Data to Plan Curriculum and Instruction

University of Massachusetts Boston

2016

Integration of Information Technology and Curriculum

Shaanxi Normal University

2015

Design and Development of Educational Games

Shaanxi Normal University

2015

Education Measurement and Evaluation

Shaanxi Normal University

Research Methods

2022

Complex Systems Science

Arizona State University

2021

Complexity Methods for Behavioural Science: A Toolbox for Studying Change

Radboud Summer School, Radboud University

2020

Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2020

Interactional Ethnography

The University of Hong Kong

2019

Regression

The University of Hong Kong

2018

Methodological Issues in Educational Research: Experiences from International and Local Projects

The University of Hong Kong

2018

Imaging the brain using electroencephalography (EEG)

The University of Hong Kong

2018

Text Analytics in Education

The University of Hong Kong

2018

Data Visualization

The University of Hong Kong

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2017-2018

Experimental Design

The University of Hong Kong

2017-2018

Qualitative Research Methods

University of Massachusetts Boston

The University of Hong Kong

2017

The University of Hong Kong

Factor Analysis

2016-2018

Quantitative Research Methods

The University of Hong Kong

University of Massachusetts Boston

Life

In my spare time, I enjoy traveling around to experience different cultures with my loved families. During my Ph.D. study, thanks to the scholarship provided by the Hong Kong government, I could attend lots of international conferences, meet lots of excellent scholars around the world and explore the cultures of various cities. Now as a junior faculty, I also have lots of opportunities to travel around with my families and have intelligent discussions with various researchers. This is an essential reason why I love my current work.

During my doctoral study, it is always enjoyable to spend time with my officemates, housemates and lots of other friends during my PhD study. I enjoy playing badminton and hiking with them. I also like doing Yoga to relax my body and mind.

I got married in the third year of my PhD study. My husband is currently a PhD candidate specializing in intelligent tutoring systems for teacher learning. He joined in the same research group one year after me. It was so lucky and somewhat fateful for us to meet and fall in love. I always enjoy talking with him on various topics. We had our baby born in October, 2021.

In 2023, our entire family has relocated to El Paso, a unique city situated at the intersection of Mexico, Texas, and New Mexico. As we adjust to our new surroundings, we are growing to love it here. El Paso offers an excellent environment for both research and daily life.

Contact

I am currently open to supervising new doctoral students. My research interest includes Dialogic Education, Collaborative Learning/Problem-solving, AI in Education, and Complexity in Education. If you're considering pursuing your studies at UTEP, I encourage you to explore the TLC doctoral program. I am committed to doing my utmost to offer additional TA/RA assistantships to support both your living expenses and research endeavors. As a junior faculty member, I am also keen on exploring potential collaboration opportunities.