PhD Student
s1147974@s.eduhk.hk
Samuel Getnet Abate has teaching and research experiences in Ethiopia. He has conducted independent and team-based institutional research and published a number of articles in peer-reviewed international journals in the areas of adult education, teacher attitude, and teacher collaboration. He has contributed as a peer reviewer for some international reputable journals. He has also worked as a Coordinator of Research and Publication Office of the College of Education, University of Gondar. Currently he is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Education Policy and Leadership at the Faculty of Education and Human Development, EdUHK. His research focuses on teacher collaboration.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1131900@s.eduhk.hk
Xeniya Belova is a PhD student at the Education University of Hong Kong. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Teaching English from the Eurasian National University in Astana, and her Master's Degree in Multilingual Education from Nazarbayev University in Astana.
Prior to entering EduHK, Xeniya worked as an administrator at Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education.
Xeniya is passionate about research and her research project, which explores communication in multilingual and multicultural education environments in Kazakhstan and Hong Kong. Among non-research interests, she enjoys reading, learning foreign languages, traveling and painting.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1147991@s.eduhk.hk
Wening Cahyawulan is a PhD student at the Department of Special Education and Counselling. She graduated from the State University of Jakarta, Indonesia, majoring in Guidance and Counselling for her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. Wening is interested in career development and is now focusing her research on a specific population, teachers. She has several publications, mostly describing career development and intervention for adolescents and teachers, and has also worked as a journal editor, reviewer, and association member on similar topics. Apart from this academic life, Wening enjoys watching movies.
Research Interest
MPhil Student
s1144190@s.eduhk.hk
CAI Qiuyun is currently an M.Phil. student in the ECE Department. She received her master’s degree in Chinese Linguistics and Language Acquisition at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and her bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature at Sun Yat-sen University. She worked as a research assistant at the CUHK and the City University of Hong Kong from 2019 to 2022 on a number of research projects in the early language development of monolingual and multilingual children, first language acquisition, and parent-child input-outcome relationships.
She enjoys traveling, hiking, and watching TV series.
Research Interest:
PhD student
s1142629@s.eduhk.hk
Melissa is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Early Childhood Education. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at City University of Hong Kong. After graduation, she secured a position as a research assistant at The Education University of Hong Kong. Being a research assistant had inspired her to take up the challenge of a Ph.D. Melissa’s research interests are the social-cognitive and social-emotional development in young children. She enjoys pottery, diving, reading, and watching TV series in her spare time.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1144055@s.eduhk.hk
Chen Mingjing received her bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology with distinction and Master’s degree in Educational and Developmental Psychology at Tianjin Normal University. After graduation, she was involved in research projects at Shenzhen University. Her current research project focuses on special education.
She enjoys painting, singing and movies.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1146145@s.eduhk.hk
I received my Master’s degree in Child and Family Education from EdUHK with Distinction and Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from mainland China. My research interest focuses on teachers’ emotional labour and how to empower their occupational well-being based on self-determination theory.
Apart from doing research, I enjoyed making friends and exploring myself.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1127272@s.eduhk.hk
I am from Hubei, China. I have been working as a research assistant after obtaining my master’s degree in psychology. My research interests lie in the language production and comprehension, as well as the differences between various languages, such as English, German, Chinese. I am also interested in the relationship between language and emotion. During my break time, I prefer to go travel or just relax myself in different cafes in the city.
Research Interest
Language production
Emotion
PhD Student
s1143995@s.eduhk.hk
Claire Cheng is currently a Ph.D. student in the PS Department.
She received her master’s degree at Boston University and bachelor’s degree at University of International Relations,
Her research interest lies in the intersection of media and psychology, which involves media use, online activities, adolescents’ development, and well-being.
Other than academic life, she loves watching TV series, jazz dancing, swimming, and exploring cafés.
Research Interest
Media Psychology
Psychosocial Well-being
Child and Adolescents' Development
MPhil student
s1121047@s.eduhk.hk
Cheung Hau Tung, Clara is pursuing her MPhil in the Department of Special Education and Counselling. She is currently working on research projects related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and mental health. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Special Education from the Education University of Hong Kong in 2020, and has worked as a research assistant in other local universities. Apart from academic life, she enjoys singing, drawing and hiking in her spare time.
Research Interest
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Public Health
PhD Student
s1147971@s.eduhk.hk
Eunice graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Major in Humanities in 2012 and a Master of Arts in Education, Major in Development Education from the University of Asia and the Pacific (Philippines) in 2014. She also obtained a Licentiate in Philosophy, Major in Ethics and Anthropology from the Pontificia Università della Santa Croce (Italy) in June 2021.
Prior to her entering EdUHK, Eunice was as a full-time Instructor of the School of Education and Human Development of the University of Asia and the Pacific. She is interested in doing further research in the field of education using her philosophical background.
Eunice also has a variety of hobbies and interests. She enjoys reading, watching culturally enriching documentaries, and contemplating and capturing photographs of beautiful sceneries.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1143996@s.eduhk.hk
DONG Xiaying is an awardee of the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship. Currently, she is pursuing her doctor’s degree in C&I.
Before joining EdUHK, she completed her MA Education programme at University College London and was awarded Distinction. She studied in Mainland China for her BA in English and studied in Denmark as an exchange student. Additionally, she has obtained a number of awards, such as the National Scholarship and Beijing Outstanding Graduate.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1147970@s.eduhk.hk
I graduated with BEd and MA degrees in Early Childhood Education from Central China Normal University and University College London respectively. Before pursuing my Ph.D. at EDUHK, I spent four years teaching and researching in kindergartens in Shenzhen. My work introduced me to many emerging technological tools for children’s learning, which has aroused my interest in studying their impacts on teachers and children. In my spare time, I enjoy playing console games and travelling, especially visiting zoos.
Research Interest
STEM/STEAM education
Teacher professional development
Education for sustainability
PhD student
s1139428@s.eduhk.hk
I graduated from Northeast Normal University with a Master’s degree in Psychology. My Master’s thesis explored morphemic ambiguity as a significant factor to investigate morpho-semantic processing in Chinese word recognition. Currently, I am working on visual statistical learning from a developmental perspective in pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology. My research focuses on exploring neural mechanisms associated with Chinese orthographic statistical learning by using event-related potentials (ERPs). Apart from academic work, I am very passionate about reading and swimming.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1147975@s.eduhk.hk
Octavio Flores is a student from Mexico. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Teaching Languages from the University of Colima and a Masters in the same field from the University of Nice, France. He has rich experience as a language teacher in different countries over the past ten years, and his most recent position as an EFL professor has nourished his interest for International Education and the development of cross-cultural awareness in teacher education. In his free time, he enjoys practicing activities outdoors such as hiking, swimming, and camping.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1131889@s.eduhk.hk
I am a first year Ph.D. student from the Philippines. My research interests include the emotional regulation of academic emotions, and its impact on engagement and learning outcomes.
I worked as a research assistant in EdUHk for 1 year prior to my studies and was a research coordinator in a graduate school in the Philippines for 2 years. I like analyzing data and sharing my research with academics and practitioners. I’m looking forward to my studies at EdUHK!
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1143994@s.eduhk.hk
Zhen received her BA in Hispanic Studies at Boston College and her MA in Social Sciences at the University of Chicago. Witnessing and experiencing the educational realities in the U.S., Latin America, and different regions in China has been a great asset to her and fueled her passion for educational research.
Prior to becoming a Ph.D. student, Zhen experienced teaching in an education company, a public middle school, and a university's English faculty. Working with diverse student groups broadened her perspectives on learning and teaching.
Zhen is interested in alternative education and educational reform in China.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1129839@s.eduhk.hk
Gao Fengzhan is a Ph.D. student at SEC. Before pursuing his doctoral degree, he was a senior research assistant at the Centre for Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education at EdUHK. He is interested in studies about career-related development of diverse learners and technology-enhanced assessment.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1147986@s.eduhk.hk
Jiahe GU is a PhD student at C&I. She obtained her MA degree from University College London and her BA degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen.
Jiahe GU is deeply passionate about exploring the role of formative assessment in enhancing student learning in English language classrooms. Beyond her academic pursuits, she loves reading, travelling, and watching movies.
Research Interest
Formative assessment
Feedback
English language curriculum
PhD Student
s1147999@s.eduhk.hk
GUO Jiaqi is a PhD student in the Department of Psychology. She received an MSc in Education from the University of Edinburgh and an MA in English Studies from the University of Hong Kong. Prior to pursuing her doctoral degree, she worked as an English teacher for two years. Currently, her research interest mainly focuses on children’s literacy development and parents’ involvement in children’s second language learning.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1136217@s.eduhk.hk
Salomey is an educator with 8 years experience in the field of Education in her home country, Liberia. She has worked as a Science teacher, a university lecturer, a STEM instruction coordinator, and a teacher trainer with public, private, local and international organizations. She is interested in providing education that equips students to survive in the 21st century. In this vein, she sees rigorous teacher professional development as an essential means to that end. Outside of academics, Salomey is passionate about music, food, culture, and critical media literacy.
Research Interest
PhD Student
hades@s.eduhk.hk
HO Cheuk Ming Hades received his bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. After ten years of working as a corporate trainer, Outward Bound instructor, secondary school vice-principal and playgroup teacher, he started to pursue the postgraduate degree in Education at The Education University of Hong Kong. He is interested in character education in early childhood. He likes sports, especially water sports.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1134417@s.eduhk.hk
Jun obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Business English from Guangxi Normal University and received her Master’s degree in Educational Management and Leadership from the Education University of Hong Kong. She was a middle school teacher for four years before.
Jun is currently a PhD student at C&I. She likes photography, cooking and travelling.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1143993@s.eduhk.hk
HUANG Zewen, male, was born in Jiangxi Province, China. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Psychological Statistics and Measurement) at Jiangxi Normal University. He studied Public Health (Psychological Medicine and Social Health) at Macau University of Science and Technology in 2020-2022 and obtained his Master of Public Health Degree. He is currently pursuing his PhD under the supervision of Dr. JIANG Da.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1131890@s.eduhk.hk
Jeehee Kim obtained both her BA and MA in TESOL in South Korea.
Finding her passion and love for English education early, she chose to continue her academic journey while gaining teaching experience. She has taught various age groups, from kindergarten to adult learners. These experiences gave her an interest in Curriculum and Education policies, as well as a dream of making the life of Korean students better and happier.
Beside English education, she loves music and travelling.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1147982@s.eduhk.hk
LI Jia, from Hanover, Germany, possesses a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s degree in Regional Development (European Studies). She has extensive long-term work experience in German educational institutions with a focus on Sino-German educational cooperation at different levels in various perspectives. Currently, she is mainly working on research topics in higher (vocational) education policy and practice and pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy. Apart from the academic life, she is also passionate about outreach and social networking.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1129964@s.eduhk.hk
Winnie is a Ph.D. student at EPL. She received her Master’s degree in Curriculum Teaching and Assessment from EdUHK. She was a research assistant before joining the Research Postgraduate Programme.
Apart from academic work, Winnie enjoys sports (Badminton, Basketball, and Tennis), travel, and cooking.
Research Interest
PhD student
s1139426@s.eduhk.hk
I am so blessed to be admitted as a PhD student in the Department of Psychology at the Education University of Hong Kong. Before studying a PhD, I have obtained my Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Mainland China. I felt deeply benefited from studying in the field of psychology for approximately eight years. I enjoyed it very much as it equipped me with practical skills to develop solutions for different problems facing the world today. In my leisure time, I love various sports and communicating with people. The best way for me to cope with pressure is to take a good sleep.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1147988@s.eduhk.hk
Jinghan is from Changzhou of Jiangsu Province, China. I’ve completed my studies at Nanjing Normal University, obtaining both my bachelor's and master's degrees in Psychology. My primary academic interest lies in neuroscience, with my current research focus being the intervention of children's phonological awareness in reading, using the EEG technology. Additionally, I have good knowledge in data analysis utilizing R.Beyond my academic pursuits, I have enthusiasm for machine-learning and programming.
Research Interest
Children's phonological awareness in reading
Metalinguistic and cognitive skills in reading comprehension
PhD Student
s1147989@s.eduhk.hk
Mengying is from Shandong, Mainland China and has graduated from the Boston University with a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She has worked as an educational counselor and college lecturer in the USA and China respectively. Currently, she is working on second language learning and educational psychology as a PhD student in the Department of Psychology. Apart from her academic life, she has interests in skiing, hiking and camping.
Research Interest
Educational Psychology
Second Language Learning
PhD Student
s1136203@s.eduhk.hk
I came from Shenzhen with an academic background in materials science and engineering. I would like to change my career path as I have deep interest in education. I have strong leadership and management skills as I was in charge of an education technology company. I therefore have built strong ties with different types of schools. My hobbies are investing and gaining knowledge of housing and advanced management. I’ve attended several exchange activities in America and Europe. I love travelling to understand different cultures.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1144627@s.eduhk.hk
Silvia Natale is a Ph.D. student at SEC. She received her BSc from the Polytechnic University of Milan, her teaching qualification from the University of Sunderland, and her Master’s degree in Psychology from Manchester University (UK). Before joining the EdUHK, Silvia worked as an International School teacher and Education Consultant for a British University. Her recent work experience involved mentoring and assessing PGCE trainee teachers at various schools in Hong Kong. She has also been working as a research assistant at EdUHK on positive educational interventions. Silvia’s most recent research project centers on mindfulness for teachers and parents of children with neurodiversities (ADHD, ASD). Apart from academic life, she is passionate about her family, nature, and traveling.
Research Interest
PhD student
s0655050@s.eduhk.hk
Miss Ng obtained her first degree from EdUHK in 2009. She had been a teacher before she received her master’s degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2021. Currently, she is one of the PhD students in the Department of Early Childhood Education (ECE) of EdUHK. Her research interests are Mathematics and STEM education.
Research Interest
Mathematics
STEM education
PhD Student
s1131896@s.eduhk.hk
Ninh Nguyen is a PhD student at the Faculty of Education and Human Development.
She received her BA from Vietnam National University in Vietnam, and her MA from La Trobe University in Australia.
Before joining EdUHK, Ninh worked as a lecturer of Translation and Interpretation at Vietnam National University and an education consultant for the World Bank Group in Vietnam. Her work experience involves training young would-be translators, professional development for EFL teachers, and policy advice in higher education.
Ninh's current research project focuses on quality of higher education. In her non-academic life, Ninh loves art and craft, enjoys reading and swimming.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1143986@s.eduhk.hk
PAN is currently a Ph.D. student in ECE. She is also one of the 2022-2023 Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) award-winners. She started playing the piano at the age of four and with outstanding performance, she obtained her Master of Arts degree in Music and Music Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education at Xinghai Conservatory of Music. With a great passion for Early Childhood Music Education (ECME), she accumulated teaching experiences in preschools, music studios, and universities and obtained the Orff Music Course Tutor certificate. PAN is dedicated to research in ECME and will focus her doctoral study in this area.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1147990@s.eduhk.hk
PENG Xinyuan is a PhD student at the Faculty of Education and Human Development. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the East China Normal University, followed by her Master's degree in Applied Psychology from the Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Her research interests focus on attachment and personal growth, emotion and emotion regulation, as well as well-being across the lifespan. During her spare time, Xinyuan enjoys exploring new interesting things, singing, reading, and spending time with friends.
Research Interest
Attachment and personal growth
Emotion and emotion regulation
Well-being across the lifespan
PhD student
s1139435@s.eduhk.hk
Charla Rochella S. Saamong has an extensive teaching experience in the field of early childhood in the Philippines, particularly in the UP Child Development Center- a laboratory school for children from infancy until the age of six. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Family Life and Child Development, a Master’s degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a research focus on children’s movements and environments. Charla has also authored several storybooks for young children and advocates for child-family-and-culture centered research, programs, and policies. She was also a regular member of a University-based ethics committee.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1131871@s.eduhk.hk
I am from Almaty, Kazakhstan. I graduated from Nazarbayev University in Astana with Master of Public Policy and from American University, Washington, DC with B.S. in Economics.
I am the founder of a social enterprise – Ellefun – a child education center. I also worked in The Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan as a research fellow, where I conducted research on various topics and helped to prepare recommendations on policy to the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Apart from academic life, I am passionate about social entrepreneurship.
Research Interest
PhD student
s1139439@s.eduhk.hk
I am from Chengdu, China. I graduated from the University College, London, with a Master’s degree in Comparative Education in 2020. My studies there mainly focused on higher education, linguistic teaching and internationalization of education. Currently, I am pursuing a PHD degree in Shadow Education at EdUHK, and my work experience in both public schools and educational institutions is useful to my current research. Apart from my academic life, I also like reading, painting, playing Chinese zither and travelling around the world.
Research Interest
PhD Student
alaniat@s.eduhk.hk
Alan is a PhD student at the Education University of Hong Kong. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Washington, Seattle. Prior to becoming a student in EdUHK , Alan worked as a research assistant on numbers of research projects in the area of special needs using technologies like eye-tracking and EEG. Alan’s research interest is in the understanding of the underlying brain mechanisms of mental wellbeing. His PhD project focuses on the examination of stress resilience by utilizing MRI neuroimaging techniques. His hobbies are sports and travelling.
Research Interest
Stress and Resilience
Neuropsychology
Cognitive Neuroscience
PhD student
s1138632@s.eduhk.hk
Tracy TANG received her Bachelor’s degree from Goldsmiths, University of London and her Master’s degree from King’s College London. After working for 5 years in two different universities to enrich her research experience, she is now pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the Education University of Hong Kong. Tracy’s research experience lies within the topics of health-related psychological processes, behavioural medicine and wellbeing. Other than research and her work, she loves hiking where she can explore different places.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1129852@s.eduhk.hk
TANG Jianjing, Janice is a PhD student of the Department of Education Policy and Leadership. Janice received her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and her Master’s degree specializing in Higher Education. She was a research assistant of The Joseph Lau Luen Hung Charitable Trust Asia Pacific Centre for Leadership and Change at The Education University of Hong Kong before joining the Department.
She is currently pursuing her PhD under the supervision of Dr. BRYANT, Darren Anthony. Her research interests include middle leadership, instructional leadership, and educational reform in China. Janice’s current research project centers on how subject leaders facilitate teaching and learning at Chinese schools.
Apart from academic work, she is very passionate about traveling, cooking, making friends, and playing the piano. She looks forward to interacting with you and learn from one another!
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1136213@s.eduhk.hk
Thieu Thi Hoang Oanh has a wide range of teaching and research experiences in Vietnam. She obtained her MA degree from Can Tho University in 2008. Currently, she is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in English Language Education and is a member of the Language Massive Open Online Course (LMOOC) project team, specializing in “Learning IELTS Writing and Speaking through Intercultural Education”. She has published a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Research Interest
PhD student
s1139427@s.eduhk.hk
Alison LAM is a PhD student at the Faculty of Education and Human Development. She was a Research Assistant at the Centre for Child and Family Science of EdUHK. She has gained a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Sciences (Health Studies) from SPEED of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and a Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Science and Technology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her research interest lies in motivation, situational factors affecting health behaviours and nutrition, and health promotion.
She loves travelling, listening to music and watching TV series. She is now looking forward to starting her PhD studies at EdUHK.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1147981@s.eduhk.hk
WANG Jianing obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Translation and Interpreting from Dalian University, and her Master’s Degree in Education from University College London.
At present, her research interest mainly lies in shadow education (i.e. private supplementary tutoring) and educational equity and social justice.
Apart from academic life, she loves mindful living, music (especially R&B), and photography, and enjoys singing, reading, taking a walk, doing fitness exercises, interacting with people, and traveling. She is passionate about creating new life experiences and growing from them.
Research Interest
Shadow education / private supplementary tutoring
Educational equity and social justice
PhD Student
s1143987@s.eduhk.hk
Wang Jiaxin is a Ph.D. student in C&I. She received her master’s degree at South China Normal University. She enjoys anime and playing badminton in her spare time.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1147980@s.eduhk.hk
Wang Jinhua graduated from University of Science and Technology of China with a Master’s degree in English Translation. She has taught in education institutions as an IELTS teacher, served as the teaching secretary in School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, and played the role of university counsellor in Jiaxing University prior to joining the Faculty of Education and Human Development, The Education University of Hong Kong as a PhD student. Working in different workplaces with numerous diverse student groups has inspired her to further explore in the education domain.
She loves contemporary dance, Ballet and Chinese classical dancing, and has been awarded associate by the International Sports Dance Association and got the bronze medal in the 2023 RDGP International Ballet Competition.
Research Interest
Psycholinguistics
Children’s cognitive development.
PhD Student
s1143988@s.eduhk.hk
WANG Shuang received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Shanghai International Studies University. She developed a great interest in cultural psychology when she studied for her MA majoring in intercultural communication. She has tried to explore how distal and proximal cultural factors can affect people’s responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. She is now pursuing her Ph.D. in psychology at EdUHK.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1144054@s.eduhk.hk
Wang Wei is a Ph.D. student in PS. Prior to pursuing her study at EdUHK, she worked in a college teaching applied psychology with a master’s degree in education and psychology from the University of Sheffield.
Going with the flow and pursuing inner serenity is her way of life. She enjoys cooking, daydreaming, sleeping, and loving others.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1144052@s.eduhk.hk
WEI Yu is a Ph.D. student in C&I. She received her BA in English at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunication and her MSc in TESOL at The University of Edinburgh.
Before entering EdUHK, Yu worked as a lecturer in English at a mainland China university for eight years. Her teaching experience inspired her to explore university students’ English learning in out-of-class contexts.
Outside of research, Yu loves music, food, movies, and detective stories.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1147977@s.eduhk.hk
Min Thein Win holds a Master's in Higher Education from The University of Hong Kong and a BA in Communication Arts from Bangkok University. His master's thesis focused on Faculty members' perceptions of Myanmar's National Education Strategic Plan (2016-2021). Currently a PhD student at EdUHK, he focuses on ethnic and minority higher education reform. As Vice Principal (Academic) at Mon National College, he is a passionate leader ensuring equal access to education for disadvantaged students. Over a decade ago, he founded the Mehm Kan Kyi Education Foundation, providing access and career development to marginalized learners. As an advocacy and policy engagement advisor at Myanmar Education Consortium, he supports ethnic education providers with effective strategies and partnerships.
Research Interest
Ethnic/Minority Education
PhD student
s1139420@s.eduhk.hk
Miss WU Xiaoyuan graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from East China Normal University and Nanjing Normal University respectively. Now she will continue the ECE research at the Education University of Hong Kong. She believes that effective early childhood education is able to bring children a sweet and fruitful childhood, which makes it a discipline worthy for Xiaoyuan to pursue lifelong learning.
Her research interest mainly lies in family influences and parental involvement, social behavior and adjustment, and the psychological development of children aged 2-4 in the unique transition period from home or nursery to preschool education. Apart from her academic life, she loves music, traveling, and photography.
Research Interest
Family Influences and Parental Involvement
Social Behavior and Adjustment
Transition to Preschool
PhD student
s1139425@s.eduhk.hk
Yuhan is a Ph.D. student at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (C&I), Faculty of Education and Human Development. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Sichuan International Studies University in Mainland China, majoring in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. She then received a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership with a joint degree in Comparative and International Education at Pennsylvania State University, USA. Her doctoral study will focus on E-assessment in the teaching and learning process.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1130087@s.eduhk.hk
Wendan is a PhD student in the EPL Department. Prior to joining EdUHK, she worked in Shenzhen in preschool English education. She later obtained her Master’s degree in Education from EdUHK. After graduation, she worked as a research assistant. These job experiences have provided her with a diverse insight in the education field. Apart from her academic life, she enjoys listening to music and singing in her spare time. She also values her alone time and strives to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Research Interest
Early Childhood Education
PhD Student
s1140319@s.eduhk.hk
I am Fiona, and I completed my master’s degree in Child and Family Education from EdUhk in 2022. Prior to that, I obtained an M.Ed. in Subject Teaching from Anhui Normal University and dedecated ten years to university administration. Currently, I am furthering my academic journey by pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in ECE.
My research interest lies in tracing the developmental trajectories of preschool teachers’ social-emotional competence from their undergraduate journey to their first steps as teachers and exploring the longitudinal relationships between teachers’ social-emotional competence and teacher-/student- outcomes. Outside of academia, I am passionate about traveling and engaging in sports.
Research Interest
Preschool Teachers’ Well-Being
Preschool Teachers’ Social-Emotional Competence
PhD student
s1139432@s.eduhk.hk
Jerry YEUNG is from Hong Kong. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from The University of Hong Kong, and he is currently a PhD student in the Department of Early Childhood Education. Prior to studying his doctoral degree, he worked as a Research Assistant in several research projects in Hong Kong. Trained as a kindergarten teacher and special childcare worker, Jerry is interested in Arts and Creativity, as well as Teacher Professional Development within Early Childhood Education settings. His hobbies are traveling, hiking, water sports, and table tennis.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1131863@s.eduhk.hk
I obtained my Masters in Education from the University of Edinburgh.
After graduating, I became an IELTS reading teacher in an educational company.
I have various hobbies including cooking and listening to classical music. I am really looking forward to joining EdUHK and starting my PhD!
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1131880@s.eduhk.hk
Hi! I am a new PhD student in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching English major students for more than 6 years at a mainland university.
My research interests include early English education, parental involvement and parent education.
I like shopping, eating, reading and travelling.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1130393@s.eduhk.hk
Xinying received her Master’s degree in Child and Family Education from EdUHK and Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology from HKBU. Prior to starting her Ph.D. journey, she worked as a research assistant at an ECE research institute.
Based on her previous study and work experience, she believes that family plays a significant role in child development. Thus, she is excited to explore how family influences child development and support parents to enhance their parenting practice. She hopes to interact with people who share similar research interests.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1136618@s.eduhk.hk
ZENG Ye obtained her master's degree with Distinction and Dean's Honor from EdUHK, in addition to her bachelor’s degree in English from Mainland China. Prior to becoming a Ph.D. student, she had valuable experience as a research assistant at EDUHK for approximately 2 years. Her research interests include Feedback Literacy, Feedback Practices in EFL Classroom and Online Peer Assessment. Her educational aspiration is to apply research findings directly to practical teaching, enriching the learning experience for students. Apart from academic life, she is passionate about travelling and photography, cherishing the opportunity to capture and share life's moments of beauty.
Research Interest
Feedback Practices in EFL Classroom
PhD student
s1139424@s.eduhk.hk
Kai is from Shanghai, China. He has graduated from the University of Glasgow with a Master’s degree in MSc Educational Studies. Prior to joining the EdUHK, he worked as a principal in an educational institution in China. His job responsibility included ensuring a safe learning environment where each child can receive prompt and appropriate academic support.
He is passionate about inclusive education and to work with educators and families to promote social justice. He conducts his PhD research by looking at teachers’ conceptions on gifted and talented young children.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1143990@s.eduhk.hk
Xingzhou is a Ph.D. student in PS. He received his Master’s degree in Social Work from City University of Hong Kong. Prior to pursuing his doctoral degree, he worked as a Research Assistant for over 4 years in Hong Kong. His previous research focused on the psychosocial well-being and development of children and adolescents. At present, his research interest primarily lies in the field of cyberbullying. In his leisure time, he likes doing sports, especially jogging and playing basketball.
Research Interest
PhD Student
s1134399@s.eduhk.hk
I am a PhD student in the ECE department. I obtained my bachelor’s degree from Zhengzhou University, majoring in Education and minoring in Psychology, and my two master’s degrees are in Principles of Education from Northeast Normal University and Early Childhood Education from The Education University of Hong Kong. Before pursuing my PhD, I have been a kindergarten teacher for two years and a college teacher for three years.
My learning and working experience have taught me that early childhood is a critical period for child’s character formation and growth. This is the major reason why I want to study about child development and explore the relationship between child development and family factors. Besides, I enjoy exercising, traveling, drawing, and watching TV series in my spare time.
Research Interest
Child Development
Grandparenting and Family studies
PhD Student
s1147972@s.eduhk.hk
ZHOU Yuwei graduated with a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from Nanjing Normal University. She was an intern in a kindergarten and the BabyBus education company. These experiences fueled her with the passion for researching on the psycho-social health development of children.
She is currently researching on the interpersonal processes relevant to health and well-being in a close relationship in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Psychology. Her research interest is on the influences of social media dependency on cognitive functioning and well-being. Apart from academic work, she loves reading and hiking.
Research Interest
Parent-child interaction
Social media dependency
Cognitive functioning
Well-being
We provide support, advice and guidance to our research students to help them thrive and fulfill their potential. Click here.
| Office | |
| Phone | |
| Fax | |
| Website | CLICK HERE |