Wei Yanمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
- Computer Science Education
- Culturally Responsive Computing
- Augmented Reality for Education
- +۴ مورد دیگر
Dr. Wei Yan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering at the University of Florida's Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. With an extensive publication record spanning computer science education, augmented reality applications, and culturally responsive computing, Dr. Yan has established a significant research presence with numerous publications in top-tier conferences and journals from 2023-2025. Dr. Yan's research interests focus on culturally responsive computing education, particularly with Indigenous communities including the Navajo Nation. Their work bridges the gap between technical computing concepts and culturally relevant pedagogy, with a special emphasis on spatial reasoning and mathematics education through augmented reality technologies. The research program has produced innovative AR classroom applications that help students understand complex spatial transformations and matrix algebra through interactive 3D visualizations. Through collaborations with researchers like Ashish Amresh, Paige Prescott, Maya Israel, and Heather Burte, Dr. Yan has developed several educational technology interventions that address inclusion in computer science education. Their publications reveal a strong commitment to broadening participation in computing, particularly among underrepresented groups, with a focus on teacher professional development and curriculum design that respects cultural contexts. Dr. Yan's technical expertise spans both educational technology development and core computer science topics, as evidenced by publications ranging from spatial reasoning in AR classrooms to advanced topics in integer coding and neural image compression. This interdisciplinary approach allows for the development of sophisticated educational tools grounded in solid computer science principles. Current research directions include AI-enhanced educational applications, culturally responsive computing curriculum development, and the integration of conversational AI with augmented reality for improved learning experiences. The work has significant implications for how computing education can be made more accessible and relevant to diverse student populations.






