Dr. Yang Yin Nicole is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology at the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), Hong Kong SAR. Her research lies at the intersection of education, technology, language and linguistics.

Before joining EdUHK, she served as a postdoctoral fellow at the Artificial Intelligence and Digital Competency Education Centre, where she contributed to projects integrating AI with education. Dr. Yang earned her Ph.D. in education from the Education University of Hong Kong, focusing on self-regulated learning in computer-assisted learning environments. She also holds an MSc in Information Technology in Education from the University of Hong Kong, as well as a bachelor's degree in English education and linguistics.

Dr Yang is an interdisciplinary researcher. Her work bridges multiple disciplines, leveraging her diverse academic background to explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning in technology-enhanced environments. Her research interests include AI in interdisciplinary education, technology-enhanced language learning, teacher education, innovative pedagogical designs, self-regulated learning analytics, and higher-order thinking in interdisciplinary education.

Dr Yang is active in international academic events and activities. She is a member of HKTEA Design Thinking Community of Practice. She has received many awards. She was honored with the Outstanding Research Postgraduate Student Award from the Dean’s Research Fund 2023. and the Research Postgraduate Student Publication Award 2022/2023, Best Paper Presentation Awards on the 2nd Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education (APSCE) International Conference on Future Language Learning (2022), Platinum Awards @ 3MT® Competition (Platinum Prize, 1st Prize).

She is a programme committee member of many international conferences, including International Conference of the Learning Sciences, International Conference on Learning and Teaching, International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Education, International Conference on Metaverse and Artificial Companions in Education and Society, Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education, European Association of Computer Assisted Language Learning, and International Conference on Computers in Education.

• AI in interdisciplinary education
• Second language acquisition
• Self-regulated learning
• Innovative pedagogical designs
• Technology-enhanced learning

• E-learning strategies and pedagogy
• Research methods in educational technology/language education
• English education: curriculum and pedagogy
• Digital literacy
• Metaverse in education

Course Taught:

• INT 6111 Metaverse in Education and Society (Postgraduates)
• INT 5046 Professional Development Programme on E-Learning in Primary / Secondary English Language (In-service teachers)
• INT 6113 Digital Literacy and Future Citizenship (Postgraduates)
• INT 4099 Emerging Technologies for Language Learning and Assessment (Undergraduates)
• INT 7011 Research on ICT in Education and Related Ethical Issues (Doctoral students)
• INT 6066 Design of Innovative Learning Environments with Technology (Postgraduates)
• INT 8012 Technology, Education, Pedagogy