ICE Lab

PhD Students

Zhiyun Lin (PhD Student in Computer Science, Utah State University, Spring 2025-)

Zhiyun Lin is a first-year 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 Department of Computer Science 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.

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. (Fall 26 cycle 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 my Ph.D. positions 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

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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