Yong Zheng

Yong Zheng is a Professor in the College of Computing at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, with additional affiliations at DePaul University. His research focuses on intelligent systems with specialization in recommender systems, multi-criteria decision frameworks, and educational technologies. He develops algorithms for context-aware recommendations and explores applications in sustainable investments, educational personalization, and AI-enhanced learning.

His primary research interests include:

• Design of transparent multi-stakeholder recommendation frameworks
• Context-aware modeling using neural networks and matrix factorization
• Educational group recommendations with personality-aware adaptations
• Multi-objective optimization for financial and learning systems

Analysis of recent publications (2023-2025) shows strong focus on:

• Hybrid recommendation approaches combining multi-criteria decision making
• Open educational datasets and tools for recommender system development
• Applications of generative AI in data science pedagogy
• Sustainable investment modeling through portfolio optimization