Assoc. Prof. Dr. MeiRong Alice Chen | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award
Associate professor, Soochow University Taiwan Taiwan
Dr. Mei-Rong Alice Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Soochow University and a researcher at the Empower Vocational Education Research Center. With over 20 years of academic experience, she specializes in Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL), AI-driven digital learning, and TESL. She has led multiple National Science and Technology Council projects on AI-integrated education and received prestigious awards, including the 2024 Digital Humanities Innovation Award. Dr. Chen collaborates with renowned institutions like Kyoto University and National Taichung University of Education, advancing AI applications in education globally.
Publication Profile
🎓 Education
Dr. Chen holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, focusing on digital learning and AI-driven language education. Her academic journey includes advanced research in Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and Learning Analytics. She has conducted pioneering studies on metacognitive learning strategies, AI chatbot-assisted EFL education, and digital literacy development. Her interdisciplinary expertise integrates linguistics, educational technology, and artificial intelligence in modern pedagogy.
💼 Experience
With over two decades in academia, Dr. Chen has served as an Associate Professor at Soochow University and contributed to AI-driven educational research at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. She has led numerous AI-integrated education projects, enhancing English learning through digital platforms. Her international collaborations with institutions like Kyoto University and Hacettepe University further her impact in global educational technology advancements.
🏆 Awards & Honors
Dr. Chen has received the 2024 Digital Humanities Innovation Award and the Distinguished Academic Research Performance Award for her contributions to AI-enhanced language learning. She has been nominated for the Best Researcher Award and has published extensively in top-tier journals. Her work has been widely cited, earning an H-index of 13 and over 1,500 citations since 2020.
🔍 Research Focus
Dr. Chen specializes in AI-driven digital learning, EFL education, and metacognitive learning strategies. Her research explores AI chatbot-assisted learning, generative AI applications in education, and social mediation in augmented real-world environments. She is currently developing AI-integrated writing assistance platforms and AI-driven oral English learning tools, revolutionizing digital language education methodologies.
Publication Top Notes
- Title: Emergency Online Learning in Low-Resource Settings: Effective Student Engagement Strategies
Year: 2021
Authors: V. Abou-Khalil, S. Helou, E. Khalifé, M.R.A. Chen, R. Majumdar, H. Ogata
Citations: 271
- Title: Roles and Research Foci of Artificial Intelligence in Language Education: An Integrated Bibliographic Analysis and Systematic Review Approach
Year: 2021
Authors: J.C. Liang, G.J. Hwang, M.R.A. Chen, Darmawansah
Citations: 244
- Title: Effects of a Concept Mapping‐Based Flipped Learning Approach on EFL Students’ English Speaking Performance, Critical Thinking Awareness, and Speaking Anxiety
Year: 2020
Authors: M.R.A. Chen, G.J. Hwang
Citations: 181
- Title: A Reflective Thinking-Promoting Approach to Enhancing Graduate Students’ Flipped Learning Engagement, Participation Behaviors, Reflective Thinking, and Project Learning Outcomes
Year: 2019
Authors: M.R.A. Chen, G.J. Hwang, Y.Y. Chang
Citations: 151
- Title: Goal-Oriented Active Learning (GOAL) System to Promote Reading Engagement, Self-Directed Learning Behavior, and Motivation in Extensive Reading
Year: 2021
Authors: H. Li, R. Majumdar, M.R.A. Chen, H. Ogata
Citations: 134
- Title: Effects of Experiencing Authentic Contexts on English Speaking Performances, Anxiety, and Motivation of EFL Students with Different Cognitive Styles
Year: 2020
Authors: M.R.A. Chen, G.J. Hwang
Citations: 119
- Title: Trends and Research Foci of Robotics-Based STEM Education: A Systematic Review from Diverse Angles Based on the Technology-Based Learning Model
Year: 2023
Authors: D. Darmawansah, G.J. Hwang, M.R.A. Chen, J.C. Liang
Citations: 105
- Title: Effects of Integrating a Concept Mapping-Based Summarization Strategy into Flipped Learning on Students’ Reading Performances and Perceptions
Year: 2020
Authors: G.J. Hwang, M.R.A. Chen
Citations: 68
- Title: Research Trends in the Use of E-Books in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Education from 2011 to 2020: A Bibliometric and Content Analysis
Year: 2021
Authors: M.R.A. Chen, G.J. Hwang, R. Majumdar, Y. Toyokawa, H. Ogata
Citations: 55
- Title: Analysis of Self-Directed Learning Ability, Reading Outcomes, and Personalized Planning Behavior for Self-Directed Extensive Reading
Year: 2021
Authors: H. Li, R. Majumdar, M.R.A. Chen, Y. Yang, H. Ogata
Citations: 33
- Title: Learning Analytics of Humanities Course: Reader Profiles in Critical Reading Activity
Year: 2021
Authors: R. Majumdar, G. Bakilapadavu, R. Majumder, M.R.A. Chen, B. Flanagan
Citations: 27
- Title: Exploring Student Approaches to Learning Through Sequence Analysis of Reading Logs
Year: 2020
Authors: G. Akçapinar, M.R.A. Chen, R. Majumdar, B. Flanagan, H. Ogata
Citations: 24
- Title: A Reading Engagement-Promoting Strategy to Facilitate EFL Students’ Mobile Learning Achievement, Behavior, and Engagement
Year: 2022
Authors: M.R.A. Chen, G.J. Hwang, Y.H. Lin, V. Abou-Khalil, L. Huiyong, H. Ogata
Citations: 14