CIEL
Computing Intelligence & Education Lab
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Welcome to the Computing Intelligence and Education Lab (CIEL, pronounced as seal) @ USU!
Our lab focuses on addressing challenges at the intersection of computing and education, aiming to achieve both human and computational intelligence!
PhD Students
PhD Students
Zhiyun Lin (PhD Student in Computer Science, Utah State University, Spring 2025-)
Zhiyun Lin is a PhD student from Utah State University advised by Prof. Yang Shi. She received B.A in History and Economy at Peking University and M.S in Computer Science in Northeastern University. Her research explores the intersection of Computing Education Research and Educational Data Mining. Her current research interest focuses on exploring how proactive feedback system can enhance student learning outcomes and help students better utilize assistance.
Wei-Jung (Wayne) Lin (PhD Student in Computer Science, Utah State University, Spring 2025-)
Wei-Jung (Wayne) Lin is a Ph.D. student in the School of Computing at Utah State University. He earned his Master’s degree from the Institute of Learning Sciences and Technology at National Tsing Hua University and Bachelor’s degree in Information and Learning Technology from National University of Tainan. His research interests include Learning through Play and Instructional Technology.
Nnaji Uche Josiah (PhD Student in Computer Science, Utah State University, Fall 2025-)
Nnaji Uche is a PhD student from Utah State University advised by Prof. Yang Shi. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Crawford University and a master's degree in computer science from Covenant University. His research interests include developing data-driven CS education tools that use automatically identified skills to inform personalization interventions such as automated curriculum sequencing.
Research Interns
Research Interns
For perspective students:
For perspective students:
I am actively recruiting:
a) Ph.D. students to join our team with a solid background in AI or computing-related disciplines and a specific interest in educational research. (Closed, future cycles pending due to potential nationwide funding concerns)
b) Research interns (at all levels, unpaid) interested in pursuing AI in education or computing education research in the near future. Priorities will be given to students interested in a Ph.D. position in CIEL at a later date.
Research Topics: AI in Education, Computing Education, Human-Centered Computing.
Educational Data Mining in Computer Science Education (CSEDM) and Learning Analytics in CS/AI/STEM Education, especially educational theory-driven model design.
Computing Education Research (CER), with an emphasis on the design and evaluation of automated hint/feedback systems in computing education.
Large Language Models in Computing Education, including LLM's application, adaptation, and impact in computing education.
Please email me at yang.shi@usu.edu with the title: CS PhD/intern Application {Your Name} and include a short introduction about yourself, and our potential fit, and attach undergraduate/graduate unofficial transcripts, and an up-to-date CV.
Alumni
Alumni
Michael Grajera, Utah State University, M.S. in CS, 08/2025 - 12/2025
Baichuan Li, Texas A&M University, M.S. in CS, 08/2024 - 07/2025 (Succeeding graduate school: PhD, SMU)
Arash Azizian Foumani, Utah State University, M.S. in CS, 09/2024 - 01/2025
Xueyue Liu, Rochester Institute of Technology, M.S. in CS, 08/2024 - 01/2025 (Succeeding graduate school: PhD, UMissouri)
Aysa Xuemo Fan, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Ph.D. Student in Education, 07/2023 - 07/2024
Rully Agus Hendrawan, University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. Student in Information Science, 07/2023 - 07/2024
Ruiwei Xiao, Carnegie Mellon University, METALS, 07/2023 - 01/2024 (Succeeding graduate school: PhD, CMU)
Charles Koutcheme, Aalto University, Ph.D. Student in CS, 07/2023 - 01/2024
Zihan Dong, North Carolina State University, B.S. Student in CS, 05/2023 - 05/2024 (Succeeding graduate school: MSCS, Georgia Tech)
Zhengdong Zhang, Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S. Student in CS, 05/2023 - 05/2024 (First employment: Amazon)
Poorvaja Penmetsa, North Carolina State University, M.S. in CS, 02/2020 - 08/2021 (First employment: Juniper Networks)
Krupal Shah, North Carolina State University, MCS, 06/2020 - 12/2020 (First employment: BA @ Barclays)
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