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Leping Liu, Ph.D., is a Professor of Quantitative Methods & Learning Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno, within the College of Education and Human Development. Her expertise spans educational technology, online learning assessment, and quantitative research methodologies, with a focus on technology integration in teaching and learning. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Information Technology in Education and Secondary Education from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Her recent research explores virtual reality in education, social presence in digital discussions, and micro-learning content design. She has published extensively on statistical analysis in educational contexts, online course accessibility, and technology’s role in K-12 and higher education. Liu serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning and co-editor of Computers in the Schools.
Key trends in her refereed publications (2017–2022) include:
- Applications of machine learning and data analytics in education
- Comparative studies of online vs. traditional pedagogy
- Development of technology integration frameworks (e.g., UDL-infused models)
- Analysis of social interaction dynamics in virtual environments
Scientific awards include:
- Outstanding Faculty Research Award (2021)
- Outstanding Service Award (2019) for editorial leadership
- Outstanding Poster Award (2017) for augmented reality research
She has secured NSF grants totaling over $849,000 (2022) for virtual reality in mining education and $4999 (2022) for doctoral mentoring. Liu has delivered keynotes in China and the U.S. on AI in education and instructional design.
