Prof. Ikseon Choi
Assistant Dean of Education Systems Science
Emory University, USA

Bio: Dr. Choi, a professor of learning systems science at the Center for Data Science and assistant dean of education systems science at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University, stands as a beacon of inspiration in his field. His tenure as a professor of learning, design, and technology at the University of Georgia from 2003 to 2023 laid the groundwork for his deep commitment to "socially responsible and responsive educational research." This guiding philosophy is a cornerstone of his research efforts, driving his mission to influence educational practices across all levels.
Dr. Choi's scholarly pursuits highlight his dedication to understanding how authentic experiences and reflective thinking contribute to the development of human expertise in solving complex, real-world problems. His visionary leadership culminated in the founding of the CHOICE Lab (Changing Health Outcome through Intelligence, Computation, and Education) at Emory University. This interdisciplinary research hub integrates learning science, data science, health science, and advanced technologies to innovate, validate, and disseminate cost-effective solutions aimed at enhancing human learning, performance, and well-being.

Speech Title: "Making Education Science Research Programs Socially Impactful"




Prof. Jing Lei
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Syracuse University, USA

Bio: Jing Lei, Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Syracuse University, is a renowned expert in leveraging information and communication technology for education. With a Ph.D. in Learning, Technology, and Culture from Michigan State University, Dr. Lei has made significant contributions to the field through her research on technology integration in schools, social-cultural and psychological impacts of technology, and emerging technologies for education. She has co-authored three books and published over 50 journal articles, presented at numerous national and international conferences, and received research funding from The Kauffmann Foundation, The National Science Foundation, and IREX. Her work has been featured in prominent journals and media outlets such as The Teachers College Record, USA Today, and Education Week. At Syracuse, Dr. Lei teaches courses on technology integration and instructional design, sharing her expertise with the next generation of educators.




Prof. Yeping Li
Texas A&M University, USA

Bio: Yeping Li is a Professor at the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture at Texas A&M University, USA. His research interests include STEM education, mathematics education and teacher education. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of STEM Education (#1 research journal in STEM education worldwide) and Journal for STEM Education Research, both published by Springer, and is also the editor of several monograph series including, Advances in STEM Education also published by Springer. In addition to publishing over 15 books and special journal issues, he has published numerous articles in topic areas that he is interested in. His work has been supported by various funding agencies, including the U.S. National Science Foundation and Spencer Foundation. He also organized and chaired many group sessions at various national and international professional conferences, such as the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meetings, the 10th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-10) in 2004, ICME-11 (2008), ICME-12 (2012), and ICME-13 (2016). He received his Ph.D. in Cognitive Studies in Education from the University of Pittsburgh, USA.




Assoc. Prof. Jeremy Knox
University of Oxford, UK

Bio: Jeremy Knox is Associate Professor of Digital Education at the Department of Education, University of Oxford, and an Official Fellow of Kellogg College. His research interests include the relationships between education, data-driven technologies, and wider society, and he has led projects funded by the ESRC and the British Council in the UK. Jeremy previously served as co-Director of the Centre for Research in Digital Education at the University of Edinburgh, and currently co-convenes the Society for Research in Higher Education Digital University network. His published work includes AI and Education in China (2023), Data Justice and the Right to the City (2022), The Manifesto for Teaching Online (2020), Artificial Intelligence and Inclusive Education (2019), and Posthumanism and the Massive Open Online Course (2016).