Lei Zhang
ADDRESS: 101 Crawford St. Apt. 109, Terre Haute, IN 47807
E-MAIL: lzhang4@sycamores.indstate.edu
EDUCATION
- Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN August 2011 - Present
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
Concentrations: Industrial Technology Education
Dissertation: “The Effect of Inquiry-based Learning on Higher Vocational Engineering Students in China: An Exploratory Study”
Advisor: Prof. Susan Kiger
GPA: 3.83/4.0
- Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
M.S. of Electronics & Computer Technology December 2009
Major Project: “Design and Development of a Temperature Capture System for Motor Vehicles”
Advisor: Prof. David P. Beach
GPA: 3.83/4.0
- North China Institute of Science and Technology, China May 2004
B. S. of Computer Science
GPA: 3.80/4.0
RESEARCH AREA
- Microcontroller Hardware and Software (MATLAB)
- Programmable Logic Controller Programming
- D.C./A.C. Circuit Analysis
- Inquiry-based Learning for Electronic and Engineering Courses
- Distance and Online Learning for Electronic and Engineering Courses
- Mobile Technology for Teaching and Learning in Electronic and Engineering Courses
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant August 2007 – December 2009
Department of Electronics Computer Technology,Indiana State University
Responsibilities:
- Assisted instructors in handling course-related work, such as grading assignments and exams, answering student questions, and posting course materials on Blackboard
- Provided assistance to instructors with laboratory or field research
- Completed laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students
- Led laboratory courses
- Informed students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work such as lab reports
List Classes
- ECT 160 Electronic Fundamentals
- ECT 165 D.C. Circuit and Design
- ECT 167 A.C. Circuits and Design
- ECT 168 Computer Design Technology
- ECT 325 Analog Integrated Precision Circuits
- ECT 421Circuit Analysis Calculus
- ECT 542 Electronic Control Systems
Instructor January 2010- December 2010
Liaocheng University, School of Computer Science
- Lectured the following seven courses to at least 40 students in each course:
- Electronic Fundamentals
- Microcontroller Fundamentals (MATLAB)
- Introduction Technical Graphics CAD
- Introduction to Digital Logic & Computer Design
- Computer Application and Maintenance
- FPGA Programming (VHDL)
- Circuit Analysis Calculus
- Designed technology-based collaborative class activities which were praised by many students and teachers
- Student attendance rate and assessment results in all my classes were significantly higher than previous classes
Computer Engineer January 2004 - December 2005
WUHUAN Computer Technology Company, Beijing, China,
- Primary responsibilities included: design, implement, install and test applications, computer components, related equipment, and computer applications; built and maintain web sites; and diagnose and repair hardware and software issues
- Joined the company as an entry-level engineer, but ascended quickly through the ranks, from junior engineer to project manager within one year
- Coordinated multiple projects concurrently
- Awarded for going “Above and Beyond” normal duties and for taking zero sick days.
- Initiated multiple technical projects that improved performance and business functionality
Project Manager January 2005 - December 2005
WUHUAN Computer Technology Company, Beijing, China
- Managed all phases of multiple projects
- Led the development team to accomplish projects, such as created a medicine record storage system that reduced operational cost by 15%
- Developed software online training program and websites
- Consistently obtained 90% or above customer satisfaction
- Performed general management duties including hiring/scheduling
- Responsible for Configuration Management (CM) plan, control, evaluation, and approval of CM activities. Established and maintained the integrity of software projects throughout the projects’ life cycle
Library-Digital Repository Assistant Advanced May 2012 – December 2012
Indiana State University Library
- Designed, created and maintained websites as a webmaster
- Installed, updated, administered, and maintained a Linux servers (Ubuntu), a Windows 2000 servers and DSpace Website
- Performed server-side and client-side technical troubleshooting as needed
Graduate Assistant (Instructional Designer) May 2011 - Present
Instructional & Information Technology Service, Indiana State University,
- Assist in hardware and software support for faculty, staff and students
- Testing, installing and connecting various computers in the networks
- Diagnosing and repairing hardware and software issues
- Assist with web site maintenance on the COE server and Teacher Portfolio servers
- Preparing workshop about instructional delivery systems and current digital technology for educational production to faculty
- Supervise eight student workers
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Electronic and Computer Technology Department August 2007- August 2009
- Assisted Dr. Xiaolong Li to design and test Microcontroller program used in Laboratory Course.
- Designed a temperature capture model by using CAN BUS and Microcontroller.
Instructional & Information Technology Service October 2013- Present
- Designing Online Teaching Certificate Course.
- Designing workshop for Android Apps in Teaching and Learning
SKILLS
Platforms:
- Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu), Mac
Database:
- MS Access, MS SQL Server
Network Protocol:
- TCP, IP, UDP, SSL, IPSec, HTTP, FTP, DNS.
Programming Languages:
- C, C++, Visual C++, assembly language (8085, 8086), Microchip, Microcontroller (C8051), Microcontroller Unit (MCU), VHDL.
Teaching Skills
- Demonstrated hands-on approach, including developing a test set up with instrumentation, developing and running experiments, and providing recommendations.
- Used statistical tools to identify real and meaningful changes in performance.
- Designed and developed electronic circuits, focusing on technologies and applications.
Application Packages
- Web Applications: Proficient with MS FrontPage, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Flash;
Microsoft Office: Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Video and Audio Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition
Other Applications: Proficient with AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, MATLAB, Blackboard
Language:
Fluent in English and Chinese:
HONORS
- North China Institute of Science and Technology First-Class Scholarship, 2001
- North China Institute of Science and Technology First-Class Scholarship, 2002
- North China Institute of Science and Technology First-Class Scholarship, 2003
- North China Institute of Science and Technology First-Class Scholarship, 2004
PUBLICATIONS
Zhang, L. (2015). The Effect of Inquiry-based Learning on Higher Vocational Engineering Students
in China: An Exploratory Study. NEERO.
Zhang, L. (2014). The transformation process of college teachers in creating a digital
literacy class in China. Mid-Western Educational Research Association Conference. MWERA.
Zhang, L. Cui, L. J. Zuel, B., & Chao, Y.H. (2015). Authentic knowledge assessments in
technology enhanced educational settings-Including adaptive online environments, language acquisition environments, music education environments, and open online courses. AECT.
Zhang, L. (2014). Improving teacher-parent collaboration with social media. Sycamore
Educator Day. Indiana State University.