Innovative Research Award
Mei-Rong Alice Chen
Soochow University, Taiwan
| Mei-Rong Alice Chen |
| Affiliation |
Soochow University |
| Country |
Taiwan |
| Scopus ID |
57203980835 |
| Documents |
34 |
| Citations |
1,331 |
| h-index |
13 |
| Subject Area |
Educational Technology |
| Event |
Top Teachers Awards |
| ORCID |
0000-0003-2722-0401 |
| Google Scholar |
JYD308IAAAAJ |
Mei-Rong Alice Chen is an academic researcher whose work connects digital learning and education, applied linguistics, English language education, educational technology, artificial intelligence in education, and technology-enhanced learning. Her academic appointments and research presentations indicate an interdisciplinary profile spanning language pedagogy, digital humanities, generative artificial intelligence, multimodal literacy, EFL writing, collaborative learning, and learner engagement. Bibliographic records identify a substantial body of scholarly output and citation activity in these fields.[1][2]
Abstract
Mei-Rong Alice Chen is a Taiwan-based scholar in digital learning and education whose academic work integrates applied linguistics, English language education, educational technology, and emerging artificial intelligence applications. Her profile includes university teaching and research appointments at Soochow University and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, as well as research experience at Kyoto University. Her scholarly activity addresses EFL writing, AI-supported language learning, digital humanities, multimodal literacy, augmented reality, collaborative learning, learner self-efficacy, and digital engagement. Her publication and citation records, together with institutional research recognition, provide evidence of sustained scholarly activity in technology-enhanced education.[1][2]
Keywords
Digital learning; educational technology; applied linguistics; EFL education; artificial intelligence in education; generative AI; digital humanities; multimodal literacy; EFL writing; augmented reality; collaborative learning; learning analytics; learner engagement; self-efficacy; technology-enhanced language teaching.
Introduction
Mei-Rong Alice Chen’s academic trajectory combines language and linguistics training with doctoral specialization in digital learning and education. Her appointments have included Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Soochow University, Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Digital Learning and Education of National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, and a program-specific research position at Kyoto University.
Her research is situated at the intersection of language education and digital transformation. Particular emphasis is placed on how artificial intelligence, digital environments, multimodal resources, augmented reality, and structured learning approaches can support language development, reflection, engagement, and learner autonomy. Studies associated with her scholarly profile include research on AI in language education, emergency online learning, concept-mapping-based flipped learning, and extensive reading.[3][4][5]
Research Profile
Academic appointments
- Associate Professor, Department of English Language and Literature, Soochow University, Taiwan.
- Assistant Professor, Department of English Language and Literature, Soochow University, Taiwan.
- Assistant Professor, Institute of Digital Learning and Education, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan.
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Digital Learning and Education, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan.
- Program-Specific Researcher, Academic Center for Computing and Media Studies, Kyoto University, Japan.
Education
- Ph.D. in Digital Learning and Education, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, September 2017–June 2019.
- Doctoral Coursework in Business Administration, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, September 2010–June 2011.
- M.A. in Linguistics, California State University, Long Beach, California, USA, January 2000–June 2001; academic distinction: President’s List.
- B.A. in English, concentration in Language and Linguistics, California State University, Long Beach, California, USA, June 1998–January 2000; academic distinction: Dean’s List.
- General Education Coursework, El Camino College, Torrance, California, USA, September 1996–June 1998.
Primary research areas
Digital Learning and Education, English Language and Literature, Applied Linguistics and EFL Education, Educational Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Education, Generative AI in Language Learning, Computer Edication, Digital Humanities and Multimodal Literacy, Technology-Enhanced Writing and Writing Pedagogy, Augmented Reality and AI-Assisted Learning, Learning Analytics and Digital Engagement, Collaborative Learning and Socially Shared Regulation, Design Thinking, Humanistic AI, and Digital Learning Innovation.
Research Contributions
A major component of Mei-Rong Alice Chen’s research concerns the integration of emerging technologies with language education. Her work examines how artificial intelligence and technology-mediated environments can influence language learning, learner engagement, reflection, and instructional practice. A bibliographic review co-authored by Chen examined the roles and research foci of artificial intelligence in language education, placing AI-supported language learning within a broader research landscape.[3]
Her research also addresses instructional design and learner-centered pedagogy. A study of concept-mapping-based flipped learning investigated effects on EFL students’ English speaking performance, critical-thinking awareness, and speaking anxiety, illustrating the relationship between instructional structure and multiple dimensions of language learning.[5]
Additional work examines digital learning under constrained conditions, including student engagement strategies in emergency online learning. This strand of research complements Chen’s broader interest in designing learning environments that support participation and effective use of educational technologies.[4]
Recent conference presentations further extend these themes to humanistic AI in digital humanities education, AI-generated tour-guide chatbots, augmented-reality-guided writing, generative-AI digital narratives, cognitive process-based visual feedback, socially shared regulation, structured reflection, and sustainable learning habits.
Publications
Mei-Rong Alice Chen’s publications examine artificial intelligence in language education, EFL learning, digital pedagogy, and technology-enhanced instruction. Her research includes systematic analysis of AI in language education, flipped learning, and AI-supported language learning, demonstrating sustained contributions to digitally mediated language education and educational technology research.[3][5]
Selected publications demonstrate the interdisciplinary character of Mei-Rong Alice Chen’s research. Her work has appeared in international journals addressing educational technology, artificial intelligence in language education, online learning, language pedagogy, and learning engagement. The selected publications below represent particularly relevant contributions to the research profile described on this page.[3][4][5]
- Liang, J. C., Hwang, G. J., Chen, M. R. A., & Darmawansah. (2021). Roles and research foci of artificial intelligence in language education: An integrated bibliographic analysis and systematic review approach. Interactive Learning Environments.
- Abou-Khalil, V., Helou, S., Khalifé, E., Chen, M. R. A., Majumdar, R., & Ogata, H. (2021). Emergency online learning in low-resource settings: Effective student engagement strategies. Education Sciences, 11(1), 24.
- Chen, M. R. A., & Hwang, G. J. (2020). Effects of a concept mapping-based flipped learning approach on EFL students’ English speaking performance, critical thinking awareness and speaking anxiety. British Journal of Educational Technology, 51(3), 817–834.
Research Impact
The supplied bibliographic profile reports 34 Scopus-indexed documents, 1,331 citations, and an h-index of 13. The supplied Google Scholar profile reports 65 documents, 3,058 citations, and an h-index of 21. Because bibliometric indicators can vary by database, indexing coverage, author disambiguation, and update date, these figures should be interpreted as database-specific indicators rather than interchangeable measures.[1][2]
The research record is notable for its breadth across language education, digital learning, AI-supported education, and technology-enhanced pedagogy. Its impact profile includes publications addressing AI in language education, Computer education, online learning engagement, flipped learning, extensive reading, and technology-based STEM education, reflecting collaboration across educational technology and learning-science research communities.[3][4][5]
Award Suitability
Based on the supplied academic appointments, research areas, publications, conference presentations, bibliometric indicators, and reported recognitions, Mei-Rong Alice Chen’s profile is relevant to award categories emphasizing interdisciplinary research and innovation in digital education. The following areas are academically aligned with the documented research themes:[1][2]
Digital Learning and Education Research Award, AI in Education Research Award, Educational Technology Innovation Award, Digital Humanities Research Award, Applied Linguistics Research Award, English Language Education Innovation Award, Generative AI in Education Award, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning Award, EFL Writing Research Award, Innovative Teaching and Research Award, Educational Innovation Award, Emerging Technologies in Education Award
Conclusion
Mei-Rong Alice Chen’s academic profile combines formal training in linguistics and digital learning with university teaching, research appointments, international scholarly collaboration, and publications in educational technology and language education. Her research emphasizes the educational application of artificial intelligence, digital environments, multimodal learning, EFL pedagogy, learner engagement, and technology-enhanced instructional design. The documented publication and bibliometric records, together with reported academic recognitions, provide a basis for considering her for research and educational innovation recognition in these areas.[1][2]
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Mei-Rong Alice Chen, Author ID 57203980835. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/57203980835
- Google Scholar. (n.d.). Mei-Rong Alice Chen: Google Scholar author profile. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JYD308IAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
- Liang, J. C., Hwang, G. J., Chen, M. R. A., & Darmawansah. (2021). Roles and research foci of artificial intelligence in language education: An integrated bibliographic analysis and systematic review approach. Interactive Learning Environments. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2021.1958348
- Abou-Khalil, V., Helou, S., Khalifé, E., Chen, M. R. A., Majumdar, R., & Ogata, H. (2021). Emergency online learning in low-resource settings: Effective student engagement strategies. Education Sciences, 11(1), 24. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci11010024
- Chen, M. R. A., & Hwang, G. J. (2020). Effects of a concept mapping-based flipped learning approach on EFL students’ English speaking performance, critical thinking awareness and speaking anxiety. British Journal of Educational Technology, 51(3), 817–834. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12887