معرفی
Yu Zhang is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Chinese at the University of Colorado Boulder within the College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a BA in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages from Beijing Foreign Studies University and an MA in Applied Linguistics from Teachers College, Columbia University. Prior to joining CU Boulder, she taught Chinese language courses at Princeton University, Columbia University, and the Princeton in Beijing summer program. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, pedagogical strategies, and assessment methodologies. Additionally, her technical research contributions span power electronics and wireless power systems, with a focus on GaN FET-based converter designs for high efficiency and compact power solutions.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Beijing Foreign Studies University
- Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics, Teachers College, Columbia University
Research Interests:
Her interdisciplinary work bridges language education and engineering innovation. In language pedagogy, she explores teaching methodologies for non-native speakers. Simultaneously, her technical publications address challenges in power electronics, including high-frequency converters, wireless power transfer, and GaN FET applications in energy-efficient systems.
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