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Lei Bao is a Professor in the Department of Physics at The Ohio State University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on Physics Education Research and Cognitive Science, emphasizing assessment methodologies, mental models, curriculum design, and interdisciplinary education. He holds advanced degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland and Southeast University.
Education:
- B.S. Electrical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China (1990)
- M.S. Electrical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China (1992)
- M.S. Physics, University of Maryland at College Park (1996)
- Ph.D. Physics, University of Maryland at College Park (1999)
Research interests include cognitive aspects of STEM learning, educational assessment frameworks, and the development of effective instructional strategies. His work often bridges neuroscience and pedagogy, exploring how conceptual models form and evolve in students. Recent studies have addressed emotional engagement in science learning, interdisciplinary approaches to galvanic cell education, and the role of inhibition in overcoming physics misconceptions.
Publications highlight innovative assessment tools, such as conceptual framework-based evaluations and eye-tracking studies in physics education. His interdisciplinary focus extends to biomarker research linking cognitive ability with molecular pathways, reflecting a unique integration of neuroscience and education.
Lei Bao’s lab (located at 1016 Physics Research Building) develops curricula targeting scientific reasoning and investigates longitudinal measurement invariance in physics concept inventories. He collaborates on projects like the STEM Aspirations study, exploring workforce trends in China and beyond.
