Xiaping Li, Ph.D.

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Instructor and Postdoctoral Researcher in Engineering Education

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
3229C Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone: (225) 578-4104 
Email: Xiaping.Li@lsu.edu 

 

Educational Background

  • Ph.D. in Engineering Education Research, University of Michigan, 2026
  • Master’s in Educational Studies, University of Hong Kong
  • Master’s in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, Chang’an University

Employment History

  • 2026–present, Postdoctoral Researcher, College of Engineering, Louisiana State University
  • 2025–2026, Graduate Student Instructor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan  
  • 2021–2025, Graduate Student Researcher, Engineering Education Program, College of Engineering, University of Michigan  
  • 2020–2021, Research Assistant, Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, University of Hong Kong

Research Interests

My research focuses on instructional practices in engineering and broader STEM courses, with particular interests in student engagement, learning sciences, and student success in foundational engineering courses. I also study the use of generative artificial intelligence in engineering education and the learning experiences of engineering students with ADHD and diverse learning needs.