Xi-Ning (Ning) Wang 
Postdoc Researcher
Working on Immersive Technology Enhanced Learning and Medical Education
 

Welcome!

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I completed my Ph.D. at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. My research projects related to Extended Reality enhanced teaching and learning with supervisors from the School of Education and the School of Computer Science and Statistics.  I was also a visiting PhD researcher at the Psychology Department,  Copenhagen University, Denmark. 

 

I have used mixed methods to design research, mainly focused on educational experiments and human-computer interactions. My role at the School will be as a research fellow in Community-based Medical Simulation and Innovation in Education.

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Research Skills

• Quantitative: Systematic review and analysis, Meta-analysis, Pre-test and Post-test of questionnaires and scales (Statistical Software: R, SPSS, SQL, Editing Software: Latex-Overleaf)

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• Qualitative: Thematic review and analysis, structured interview and semi-structured interview, workshops, focus group, intervention design (Statistical Software: NVivo & Quirkos )

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​Peer Reviewer

• ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) conference reviewer 

• Reviewer for Education and Information Technologies (Impact Factor: 5.5) 

• Reviewer for Interactive Learning Environments (Impact Factor: 5.4) 

• ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) conference reviewer 

• HCI Education Annual Symposium (CHI specialized conference) reviewer 

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Honors & Awards

*2023     Doctoral researcher  representative for the League of European Research Universities annual event

*2022     European Union Erasmus + Program Annual Award for Student Research Mobility

*2018     Award of Ministry of Education (China) Entrepreneurship Competition
*2017     International Student Ambassador of Education (Ireland)

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Publications & Academic Activities

Wang, X., Young, G. W., Plechatá, A., Mc Guckin, C., & Makransky, G. (2023). Utilizing virtual reality to assist social competence education and social support for children from under-represented backgrounds. Computers & Education, 104815. DOI: 10.1016/j.compedu.2023.104815

 

Wang, X., Young, G. MZ, Iqbal.,& Mc Guckin, C. (2023). The Potential of Extended Reality in Rural Education’s Future – Perspectives From Rural Educators. Education and Information Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-023-12169-7

 

Zhang, C., Hu, M., Wu, W., Kamran, F., & Wang, X. (2025). A profile analysis of pre-service teachers’ AI acceptance: combining behavioral, technological, and human factors. Teaching and Teacher Education. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2025.105086

 

Oture, O., Iqbal, M. Z., & Wang, X. (2025). Enhanced Diagnosis of Thyroid Diseases Through Advanced Machine Learning Methodologies. Sci, 7(2), 66. https://doi.org/10.3390/sci7020066

 

Zhang, C., Hu, M., Wu, W., Kamran, F., & Wang, X. (2024). Unpacking perceived risks and AI trust influences pre-service teachers’ AI acceptance: A structural equation modeling-based multi-group analysis. Education and Information Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-024-12905-7

 

Wang, X. Ding, K. Gao, T., & Huang, Y. (2025). Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Aesthetic Education: Implications for Preservice Teacher Training. Computers & Education. Under Review.

 

Wang, X. O’Malley, A. Khalid, Sd., & Hughes (2025). Generative AI-integrated Virtual Agent Applications and Simulations in Health Professions Education—A Systematic Literature Review. Advanced in Health Sciences Education. Under Review.

Wang, X., Young, G., & McGuckin, C. (2024). Leveraging Extended Reality for Quality Education and Classroom Atmosphere in Rural Regions of China. Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, pp.1-18. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47381/aijre.v35i2.771

X. Wang and S. Herzog, "A Conceptual Design for a Learning Platform Enhancing Children and Youth’s Soft Skills Education," 2023 3rd International Conference on Educational Technology (ICET), Xi'an, China, 2023, pp. 149-153, doi: 10.1109/ICET59358.2023.10424375

 

Wu, M., Wang, X., Lu, T., & Hare, G. M. P. O. (2024, 22-24 March 2024). A Blended Learning Strategy for English-Based Programming Courses in China's Higher Education. 2024 13th International Conference on Educational and Information Technology (ICEIT). Chengdu, China, 2024, pp. 160-165, doi: 10.1109/ICEIT61397.2024.10540986

 

Wang, X., & Mc Guckin, C., & Zhang, C.(2023). Reviewing China’s Unequal Education System Based on Ecological System Theory. Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan (JIP). ISSN: 0215-9643  e-ISSN: 2442-8655Vol.29, Issue2, December2023, pp. 58-6858 https://doi.org/10.17977/jip

 

Wang, X., Quirke, M., & McGuckin, C. (2022). The Importance of Social Competence for 21st Century Citizens: The Use of Mixed Reality for Social Competence Learning in Mainstream Education. In A. Correia & V. Viegas (Eds.), Methodologies and Use Cases on Extended Reality for Training and Education (pp. 242-268). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3398-0.ch010                                                                                                                                                                                             

Wang, X., Hodgers, C., McGuckin, C., & Lv, J. (2022). A Conceptual Learning Design in Virtual Reality The Cognitive VR Classroom for Education After the Pandemic Era. 17th Education and Development Conference, Virtual                             

 

X. Wang, G. W. Young, C. Mc Guckin, and A. Smolic, "A Systematic Review of Virtual Reality Interventions for Children with Social Skills Deficits," 2021 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology & Education (TALE), 2021, pp. 436-443, doi: 10.1109/TALE52509.2021.9678808                                                                                                                        

 

Wang, X., McGuckin, C., & Deng, J.(2020). 爱尔兰课后教育特点、政策、对当地社区和家庭的影响Ireland’s After- school Educational Characteristics, Policies, and Its Impact on Families and Local Communities.  Educational Study. 2(1): 94- 97.) DOI: 10.18686/jyyjuy.v2i1.22043 (ISSN:2661-4960)

 

Wang, X.(2023). Parents & Educational Practitioners' Perspective on After-school Services: A comparative study between China and Ireland. Mater Thesis (open access) by Research Gate: DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.17606.04165

 

Editing Work & Peer Review

• Associate Editor of Nature Humanities & Social Science Communications

• ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) conference reviewer

• Reviewer of Education and Information Technologies (Impact Factor: 5.5)

• Reviewer of Interactive Learning Environments (Impact Factor: 5.4)

• Reviewer of The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher (Impact Factor: 3.4)

• Human-computer Interaction Education Annual Symposium (CHI specialized conference) reviewer

• American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual conference reviewer

 

Invited Conference Presentations (Selected)

Presenter, Mentor, and Chairwoman of Track 16. ICT in Education and Training. European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) 2025, Belgrade.

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Duggal, S., Hughes, A., O'Malley, A. S., Wang, X., Murad, S., Zachariou, M. & Gordon, I., Enhancing undergraduate clinical communication teaching and learning through AI simulation. 14 Apr 2025, UK Council of Clinical Communications conference (UKCCC 2025).

 

Paper accepted – Wang, X & Deng, J, (2025). Generative AI Enhances Students’ Critical Thinking but Cannot Improve Creativity. AERA (American Education Research Association), Denver, the USA.

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Presenter - 8th DTU LearnT Conference 2024. Community-based Extended  Reality (XR) Simulation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Generative Chatbot for Medical Education. Copenhagen, Denmark. October 2-3, 2024.

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Keynote – Wang, X (2024). Educators as Creators of Meaning with Digitalized Systems and Smart Tools in Higher Education. International Conference on Teaching and Teacher Education (ICTTE). Online Conference. http://ictte.conferences.ac.cn/speakers/2024/en

 

Wang, X., Young, G. MZ,Iqbal.,& Mc Guckin, C. (2023). Can extended reality technology support education in underdeveloped regions? - Perspectives from Rural Educators. British Association for International and Comparative Education Conference (BAICE). 5th – 6th August 2023, Virtual.

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Wang, X., Hodgers, C., McGuckin, C., & Lv, J. (2022).   Conceptual Learning Design in Virtual Reality The Cognitive VR Classroom for Education After the Pandemic Era 17TH EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE Virtual.  ttps://www.ed-conference.org/edc2022001.html

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Wang, X, & Mc Guckin, C. (2021). Educational Practitioners’ Perspective on After-school Services’ Future Development- A Comparative Study between China and Ireland. World Conference on Research in Teaching and Education (WORLDTE), Anglo-American University, Prague, Czech Republic, 23rd – 25th April 2021.  SSN: 2669-0667.  ttps://dpublication.com/journal/EJTE

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Wang, X, & Mc Guckin, C. (2021). Neuroscience, Educational Activities, and Covid-19 Pandemic: Making connections.  Postgraduate Conference, Trinity College Dublin,  Dublin, Ireland, 8th  May. https://www.tcd.ie/Education/research/PGR-conference-2021/

 

Invited Conferenced Attendance - New Directions in Research on the Psychology of Technology annual conference 2021, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA

 

Committee member and organizer of Postgraduate Conference 2021, School of Education, Trinity College Dublin https://www.tcd.ie/Education/research/PGR-conference-2021/

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI Actions)

Initiator - Take Action Against Anti-Asian Racism in Ireland

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