Nuodi Zhang

👋 Hi, this is Nuodi. I am a PhD candidate in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies at Florida State University.

My research interests revolve around creating equitable learning opportunities for every learner, regardless of gender, ability, disability, and race, by designing, implementing, and evaluating emerging technologies. I am particularly interested in how technology can be leveraged to reduce learning barriers and promote inclusion in both formal and informal educational contexts. Currently, my work explores the use of diverse AI tools in STEM education, including AI-supported simulations that foster adaptive, hands-on learning experiences, and AI-driven chatbots that serve as interactive learning partners and instructional supports. I have been working with children and adolescents with neurodiversity including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in designing and creating creative objects in virtual worlds and puzzle gameplay, which helped them develop essential transferable skills such as computational thinking and socio-emotional skills.