Bokai Yang

Dr. Bokai Yang serves as an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, having joined the institution in Fall 2023.

Education:

• Ph.D. from University of South Carolina
• M.S. from University of Florida
• B.E. from University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

His research focuses on applying computational techniques to educational contexts, with core interests in:

• Educational Data Mining
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Natural Language Processing for Education
• Educational Research

Dr. Yang develops tools for analyzing student data including essay structures and online discussion patterns to enhance learning outcomes. His recent publications (2021-2023) reveal dual research thrusts: educational technology applications (NLP-based essay assessment, temporal MOOC forum analysis) and cybersecurity contributions (IoT platform vulnerability detection). He teaches undergraduate courses CS 145, CS 146, CS 268, and CS 330, integrating his research into classroom instruction.