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Are you ready for the digital future? Hello, I’m Na (Lina) Li, Associate Professor, Director of the MSc Digital Education Programme in the Department of Educational Studies, and Co-director of the Research Centre for AI and Education within the Academy of Future Education (AoFE) at XJTLU. I'm a Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA), Associate Editor for the European Journal of Education (EJED) and Editorial Board Member of the British Journal of Educational Technology (BJET), both of which are SSCI-indexed (Q1) journals. A leading guest editor for BJET’s 2024-2025 special issue on AI and learner emotion. Guest editor for Developing Academic Practice (DAP)’s 2024-2025 special issue on AI in learning and teaching. I hold a PhD in Education, jointly supervised by XJTLU and the School of Psychology at the University of Liverpool. I'm honoured to be the first PhD graduate and winner of the Awards for Thesis Writing and Academic Performance at AoFE. My vision of research is to build a sustainable HeXie digital learning ecology for quality and agile education. I’m passionate about interdisciplinary research and educational innovations with technology, including Virtual Learning environments (VLE/LMS), Artificial Intelligence In Education (AIED), and Digital Game-based Learning (DGBL). Since 2006, I have been deeply engaged in the practice of the information technology industry, digital education teaching and research, and has published many high-quality publications. For more details, please check: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Na-Li-120
中文简介
李娜博士是西交利物浦大学未来教育学院教育研究系副教授,数字化教育专业主任,人工智能与教育研究中心联席主任,英国国际高等教育资深会士(SFHEA),SSCI一区欧洲教育期刊(European Journal of Education)副主编,英国教育技术期刊(British Journal of Educational Technology)编委、AI与学习者情绪专刊主编,英国发展学术实践期刊(Developing Academic Practice) AI教与学专刊主编。李娜博士是西交利物浦大学未来教育学院首位博士毕业生,获西浦未来教育学院优秀博士论文奖和优秀博士生奖,是西交利物浦大学和英国利物浦大学心理学院联合培养的教育学博士。主要研究方向包括虚拟学习环境(VLE/LMS),人工智能赋能教育(AIED)和数字游戏化教学(DGBL)。自2006年以来深耕信息技术行业实践、数字化教育教学和研究,持续在国内外核心期刊、出版社、会议发表高质量论文和出版物,更多详情请见科研简历:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Na-Li-120
Research interests
AI and Education: https://connect.xjtlu.edu.cn/group/aied/research
Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL): https://connect.xjtlu.edu.cn/user/na-li/educause-exemplar-xjtlu-digital-escape-room
Experience
Co-Director of the Research Centre for AI and Education, Academy of Future Education, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - Dec, 2023 - present
Associate Professor, Director of MSc Digital Education Programme, Module Leader of EDS431,433, Department of Educational Studies (EDS), Academy of Future Education, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - June, 2023 - present
Associate Professor, Deputy Director of MSc Digital Education Programme, Module Leader of EDS431,433, Department of Educational Studies (EDS), Academy of Future Education, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - March -May, 2023
Associate Professor, Module Leader of EDS431,433, Department of Educational Studies (EDS), Academy of Future Education, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2022 to 2023
Assistant Professor of Practice, Educational Developer, Module Leader, and TEL Team Leader at Educational Development Unit (EDU), Academy of Future Education, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2021 to 2022
Senior Educational Technologist, CET, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2019 to 2021
Educational Technologist, EDU, ILEAD, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University- 2015 to 2019
Team Leader of Application Team, MITS, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University -2012 to 2015
Department Manager and Project Manager, Digital China Information Service Company LTD.- 2008 to 2012
Senior System Designer, Assistant of Research Centre Director, BenQ Co., LTD- 2006 to 2008
Teaching
XPU001 Essentials of AI
EDS 431 Designing Digital Education Curriculum
EDS 433 Designing and Practicing Digital Education
EDS 436 Syntegrative Learning (Academic Supervisor)
EDS 437 Research Project (Dissertation Supervisor)
PG and PhD student supervisory
How does AI-enabled instructional design improve student engagement in the classroom? AI赋能的教学设计如何提高学生课堂参与度?ILEAD teacher training programme
Research-led Fishbone Digital Learning Design (FDLD) 研究导向的鱼骨数字学习设计法, ILEAD research-led teaching training programme
Guest lecturer at Teacher Development Center of Suzhou Industrial Park Education Department 苏州工业园区教育局教发中心讲座:5G+智慧教育https://tdc.sipedu.org/xwdt/content_769977
ILEAD teacher training programmes
Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education, Module leader for PGC404
Guest lecturer at the University of the Free State
Guest lecturer for EDS402-Entrepreneurship, Educational Innovation, and International Education
Guest lecturer for GCR001-Global Citizenship and Research-led Learning: Sustainable Development
Module admin and guest lecturer for 2020 online course: Developing Global Citizenship: Reflection and response to the epidemic caused by novel coronavirus
PGR Tutoring at University of Liverpool
Internship Supervisor for EDS406 Educational Internship
Academic advisor for EDS MA students
EDU CPD Programme
ILEAD External Teaching and Learning Programmes
XJTLU Educational Technologies Workshops
PG CPS Programme
EDS 431 Designing Digital Education Curriculum
EDS 432 Education in a Digital Society
EDS 433 Designing and Practicing Digital Education
PGC 404 Using Technology to Enhance Learning and Teaching
EDU CPD Programme
Guest lecturer for EDS402-Entrepreneurship, Educational Innovation, and International Education
Guest lecturer for GCR001-Global Citizenship and Research-led Learning: Sustainable Development
Developing Global Citizenship: Reflection and response to the epidemic caused by novel coronavirus
Awards and honours
Outstanding Academic Papers in Natural Science for the Year 2022-2023 in Suzhou苏州市自然科学优秀学术论文
AY2021-2022 Winner of Awards of Thesis Writing and Academic Performance, Academy of Future Education, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University
2021年度“江苏省社科应用研究精品工程”优秀成果二等奖/2021 Jiangsu Province Social Science Application Research Excellent Project
2022 Researcher.Life Gold Ambassador
2021 Best Poster and Oral Presentation Award at Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University Postgraduate Research Symposium
2021 Senior Trainer at ILEAD, XJTLU
2020 Best Presentation at the 4th International Conference on Education and Distance Learning
2019 Best Staff Members in ILEAD
2018 Excellent exemplar of Certified Projects Data Analyst (CPDA)
2018 Excellent Oral presentation certificate in 2018 International Conference on Distance Education and Learning
2017 Fellowship of the Advance HE
2017 HEA-associated Certificate in Professional Studies (CPS) programme (Merit)
2010 Excellent Project Team in Digital China
2009 Excellent Project Manager in Digital China
2007 Excellent Staff Member in BenQ
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Ph.D., School of Psychology, University of Liverpool; Academy of Future Education, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) / 英国利物浦大学,心理学院;西交利物浦大学,未来教育学院,博士
Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA) / 国际高等教育 资深会士
MSc, Project Management, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC, CAS) / 中国科学技术大学,硕士
BEng, Biomedical Engineering, Jiangsu University / 江苏大学,学士
Certified Projects Data Analyst (CPDA) / 工信部认证数据分析师
Certified Information Security Professional (CISP) / 工信部认证信息安全师
Qualification Certificate of Computer and Software Technology Proficiency / 工信部计算机中级工程师
International Project Manager Professional (IPMP) / 国际项目经理资格认证
ISO 20007 Internal Auditor / ISO 信息安全管理体系认证内审师
CMMI Internal Auditor / 软件成熟度认证内审师
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Industrial Internet XR Education Lab
Li, Y., Li, N., Yu, L., Liang, H. N., Wang, R., Ma, J. & Lim, E. G.
1/05/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Advance HE Global Impact Grant 2023-2024
Purwanto, E., Li, N., Zhang, Q., Selig, T., Fan, P., Ma, T., Juwono, F. & Wang, Y.
16/04/24 → 30/04/25
Project: Other
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Application of Machine Learning and Transform Methods to Classify ASD EEG Signals
Melinda, Li, N., Juwono, F., Qi, J., Seong, M., Purwanto, E., Oktiana, M. & Yunidar
28/03/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Enhancing Big Data Analytics Teaching through Competition-based Learning Using Kaggle Platform
Fan, P., Wang, J., Li, N., Tay, T. T. & Wang, L.
1/03/24 → 28/02/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Implementing Computational Thinking Education in K-12 and Higher Education
Zhang, Q., Purwanto, E., Selig, T., Li, N., Sun, D., Paracha, S., Xu, S. & Luo, Y.
14/11/23 → 28/08/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Can AI be a supportive emotional partner for university students?
Li, N., Kim, J., Lee, S-S., Wang, J. & Li, B., 2024, IEEExplore Conference Proceeding.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Challenges and Opportunities in Using Digital Pedagogy for Game-Based Architecture Education: A Case in China
Albano, S., Meng, W., Xu, W. & Li, N., Feb 2024, Creativity in the Age of Digital Reproduction . Singapore: Springer Singapore, Vol. vol. 343. p. 95-102 8 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 343).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Exploring students’ perspectives on Generative AI-assisted academic writing
Kim, J., Yu, S., Detrick, R. & Li, N., 2024, In: Education and Information Technologies.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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The 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education 2025 (ICAIE 2025)
Youmin Xi (Chair), Xiaojun Zhang (Chair), Na Li (Chair), Qian Wang (Organiser), Ting Ting Tay (Organiser), Tim London (Member of programme committee), Adam Cross (Member of programme committee), Eng Gee Lim (Member of programme committee), Jian Chen (Member of programme committee), Ping Wang (Member of programme committee), Hailing Ye (Member of programme committee), Dongni Xie (Organiser), Dan Sun (Organiser), Tianyu Zhang (Organiser), Qiong Ji (Member of programme committee), Filbert Juwono (Member of programme committee), Erick Purwanto (Member of programme committee), Qing Zhang (Member of programme committee), Anoop Saxena (Member of programme committee) & Lanze Vanermen (Member of programme committee)
14 May 2025 → 16 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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AI and Education Special Session at the International Conference on Higher Education Learning and Teaching 2024
Na Li (Chair), Erick Purwanto (Member of programme committee) & Filbert Juwono (Member of programme committee)
3 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Kindergarten teachers AI education training
Na Li (Invited speaker)
18 Aug 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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How can AI improve the learning experience
Na Li (Invited speaker)
7 Aug 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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AI and Education Special Session at the 10th International Conference on Smart Computing and Communication (ICSCC 2024)
Na Li (Chair), Erick Purwanto (Member of programme committee) & Filbert Juwono (Organiser)
25 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …