Xi-Ning (Shilling) Wang 
Ph.D. Researcher
Working on Immersive Technology Enhanced Learning
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland (QS 84)

Welcome!

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I recently completed my Ph.D. at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. My research works on VR/XR-related education, early intervention, and cognitive psychology under the supervision of Prof. Connor McGuckin (Department of Education) and Dr. Gareth W. Young (Department of Computer Science and Statistics). My Ph.D. project is "The Utilization of Virtual Reality to Facilitate Educational Sustainability: Reducing Inequalities and improving quality for rural education". Other than this, I am particularly interested in human-computer interaction (HCI), technology-based education, and how technology can influence human well-being.  During my  Ph.D. study, I visited the Virtual Learning Lab at the Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, under the supervision of Prof. Guido Makransky.

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I am also hosting a non-English speaking podcast named 衔接 (Bridging).

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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

​  1. Wang, X., Young, G. W., Plechatá, A., Mc Guckin, C., & Makransky, G. (2023, 2023/05/03/). 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

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   2. 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

 

   3. X. Wang, and S. Herzog, "A Learning Platform for Children and Youth’s Soft Skills Education: A Conceptual Design," IEEE International Conference on Educational Technology (ICET), Xi’an China, 2023  (Paper In Press)

 

   4. Wu, M., Wang, X., and O’Hare, G, "A Blended Learning Strategy for English-based Programming Courses in China’s Higher Education," IEEE International Conference on Educational Technology (ICET), Xi’an China, 2023  (Under Review)

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   5. Wang, X., Stenberdt,V., Young, G., Mc Guckin, C., & Makransky, G. (2023). Leveraging Virtual Reality to Enhance Quality Education. [In Preparation to submit to Computers & Education].

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   6. 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  

                                                                                                                                                                                          

   7. 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                              

 

   8. 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              

                                                                                                                       

   9. 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) http://cn.usppl.com/index.php/jyyjuy/article/view/22043/21988

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   10. 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

 

Conference Presentations

1. 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.

2. 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. https://www.ed-conference.org/edc2022001.html

3. Wang, X, Young, G. W., Mc Guckin, C. & Smolic, A. (2021). A Systematic Review of Virtual Reality Interventions for Children with Social Skills Deficits. 2021 IEEE TALE, Conference on Engineering, Technology, and Education (EI Compendex). Wuhan, China, 5th – 8th, December 2021

4. 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. ISSN: 2669-0667. https://dpublication.com/journal/EJTE

5. 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/

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

7. Invited Conferenced Attendance - Ernst Mach Workshop X 2022: David Chalmers on Virtual Reality, July 7-8, 2022, Institute of Philosophy, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic

8. 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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