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Yu Diao is a researcher in the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium, holding a PhD in Educational Science. Her work centers on vocational education policy, curriculum design, and cross-cultural comparative studies between China and Belgium within higher education contexts.
Her research interests include:
- Vocational and Technical Education Systems
- Curriculum Development in Higher Education
- Comparative Policy Analysis (China-Belgium)
- Higher Education Events and Institutional Frameworks
- Student Learning Motivation in Technical Colleges
- Funding Mechanisms for Vocational Training
Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on policy implementation challenges in vocational education, with emphasis on structural comparisons between Chinese and Belgian systems. Her work examines how curriculum design influences student outcomes in technical education while documenting pivotal policy shifts in both regions.
She has received the following recognition:
- Grand Travel Award (2019) for research supporting China-education initiatives
Academic engagement includes conference presentations on European Higher Education Area curriculum frameworks and transdisciplinary education models, plus participation in a 2021-2023 international project analyzing teacher conceptions in curriculum design. Her research trajectory demonstrates deep integration with vocational education systems in both Chinese and Belgian contexts, highlighting practical implications for policy reform and technical training program development.
