Published on 20/09/202520/09/2025 by Research Scientist Prof. Jun Peng | Big Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award Professor | Ningbo University | China Prof. Jun Peng is a distinguished scholar in the field of educational technology with expertise in big data in education, artificial intelligence in learning, blended learning, and curriculum design. He earned his PhD in Education from the University of Hong Kong and has built a strong academic career through teaching, research, and international collaborations. Currently serving as a professor and doctoral supervisor at Ningbo University, he has also contributed to the University of Hong Kong and the City University of Macau in research and teaching capacities. His professional experience includes leading several funded projects across China and Macau, with a focus on AI integration in education and innovative digital learning models. His research interests span online learning environments, project-based education, and sustainable approaches to technology-enhanced learning, reflected in numerous publications in leading SSCI, SCI, and Scopus-indexed journals such as Computers & Education, Education and Information Technologies, and Sustainability. Recognized with multiple commendations for research excellence, he has also received awards for educational innovation and course design. Prof. Peng is active in academic service as an editorial board member, peer reviewer for reputed journals, and keynote speaker at international conferences. His research skills include quantitative and qualitative analysis, big data applications, machine learning for education, and curriculum development. With a proven record of impactful research, leadership, and mentoring, he continues to advance the field of educational technology while contributing to the global academic community. Profile: ORCID Featured Publications 1.Shu, X., Peng, J., & Wang, G. (2023). Deciding alone or with others: Employment anxiety and social distance predict intuitiveness in career decision making. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(2), 1484. 2. Su, B., & Peng, J. (2023). Sentiment analysis of comment texts on online courses based on hierarchical attention mechanism. Applied Sciences, 13(7), 4204. 3. Zhou, J., Ran, F., Li, G., Peng, J., Li, K., & Wang, Z. (2022). Classroom learning status assessment based on deep learning. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2022, 7049458. 4. Peng, J., Yuan, B., Sun, M., Jiang, M., & Wang, M. (2022). Computer-based scaffolding for sustainable project-based learning: Impact on high- and low-achieving students. Sustainability, 14(19), 12907. 5. Li, Y., & Peng, J. (2022). Evaluation of expressive arts therapy on the resilience of university students in COVID-19: A network analysis approach. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(13), 7658. Jun Peng | Big Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Jun Peng is a distinguished scholar in the field of educational technology with expertise in big data in education, artificial intelligence in learning, blended learning, and curriculum design. He earned his PhD in Education from the University of Hong Kong and has built a strong academic career through teaching, research, and international collaborations. Currently serving as a professor and doctoral supervisor at Ningbo University, he has also contributed to the University of Hong Kong and the City University of Macau in research and teaching capacities. His professional experience includes leading several funded projects across China and Macau, with a focus on AI integration in education and innovative digital learning models. His research interests span online learning environments, project-based education, and sustainable approaches to technology-enhanced learning, reflected in numerous publications in leading SSCI, SCI, and Scopus-indexed journals such as Computers & Education, Education and Information Technologies, and Sustainability. Recognized with multiple commendations for research excellence, he has also received awards for educational innovation and course design. Prof. Peng is active in academic service as an editorial board member, peer reviewer for reputed journals, and keynote speaker at international conferences. His research skills include quantitative and qualitative analysis, big data applications, machine learning for education, and curriculum development. With a proven record of impactful research, leadership, and mentoring, he continues to advance the field of educational technology while contributing to the global academic community. Profile: ORCID Featured Publications 1.Shu, X., Peng, J., & Wang, G. (2023). Deciding alone or with others: Employment anxiety and social distance predict intuitiveness in career decision making. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(2), 1484. 2. Su, B., & Peng, J. (2023). Sentiment analysis of comment texts on online courses based on hierarchical attention mechanism. Applied Sciences, 13(7), 4204. 3. Zhou, J., Ran, F., Li, G., Peng, J., Li, K., & Wang, Z. (2022). Classroom learning status assessment based on deep learning. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2022, 7049458. 4. Peng, J., Yuan, B., Sun, M., Jiang, M., & Wang, M. (2022). Computer-based scaffolding for sustainable project-based learning: Impact on high- and low-achieving students. Sustainability, 14(19), 12907. 5. Li, Y., & Peng, J. (2022). Evaluation of expressive arts therapy on the resilience of university students in COVID-19: A network analysis approach. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(13), 7658.