Qian Huang

Qian Huang (Cathy) is a Research Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). She holds an EdD from The University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Education (2022), focusing on the impact of international education on engineering graduates’ employability. Her research expertise spans educational technology, engineering education design, and the sociology of education, with methodological strengths in design-based research and qualitative observation.

Education:

• EdD in Education, University of Hong Kong (2022)
• MSc in International Business, University of Nottingham
• BA in English Language and Literature, Shanghai International Studies University

Research Focus: Dr. Huang investigates how educational technologies and pedagogical innovations enhance engineering and design education. Her work particularly examines failure tolerance in design thinking, AI integration in education, and transnational education policies. Recent projects include exploring 'Learning from Failure' interventions in engineering curricula and analyzing the Greater Bay Area’s influence on higher education internationalization.

Key Contributions: She contributed to the HEAD Foundation’s AI in Education series and co-authored works on metaverse applications in education. Her research bridges geopolitical shifts in education (e.g., Singapore as a study destination) with practical pedagogical frameworks.

Labs/Teams: Central to her work is the LKYCIC, where she collaborates with institutions like East Kazakhstan Technical University and NTU on AI-driven education initiatives. She frequently presents at global conferences (e.g., IEEE TALE, HERA) and co-leads workshops on failure-based learning methodologies.