Meet the Team
Our team at SKILL Lab consists of passionate individuals who are dedicated to advancing STEM education and making a difference in the field. Each member brings unique expertise and a shared commitment to shaping the future of STEM learning.
Dr. Juan Zheng
Lab Director
Dr. Juan Zheng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education and Human Services at Lehigh University and principal investigator of the STEM Knowledge Integration & Learning Lab (SKILL). She earned her Ph.D. in Learning Sciences from McGill University, Canada.
Her interdisciplinary research focuses on designing technology-enhanced learning environments for STEM education, investigating three main areas:
• Emotional, motivational, and cognitive factors in self-regulated learning
• AI-enhanced simulations for STEM education
• K-12 students’ AI literacy development through problem-solving with intelligent tutoring systems
Dr. Zheng’s innovative research methodology combines multimodal data collection, including facial expression analysis and physiological measurements, to conduct detailed examinations of learning processes. Her work bridges educational technology and learning sciences to advance understanding of how students learn and apply STEM knowledge effectively.
Through the SKILL lab, she leads initiatives to develop and evaluate cutting-edge learning technologies that support students' STEM knowledge integration and real-world application. Her research aims to create more effective, engaging, and accessible STEM learning experiences through technology-enhanced environments.
