Kun Huang

Kun Huang is an Associate Professor and Program Chair of the Learning, Design and Technology Program at the University of Kentucky. She joined the faculty in 2018 with expertise in instructional systems design, having held prior roles in higher education and academic health science centers. Her research focuses on learners' behavioral, cognitive, and motivational patterns in diverse educational settings, including problem-based learning, game/simulation-based learning, and online education.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Materials Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology
• M.Ed. in Instructional Technology, University of Virginia
• Ph.D. in Instructional Psychology & Technology, University of Oklahoma

Her research integrates quantitative, qualitative, and analytic methods to develop evidence-based guidelines for educational practice. Publications appear in journals such as Educational Technology Research & Development and British Journal of Educational Technology.

Dr. Huang’s work spans instructional design, faculty development, and STEM education innovation. She emphasizes practical applications of technology to enhance teaching and learning outcomes across disciplines.