ROBERT ZHENG

My research interests broadly focus on cognition and learning technologies including multimedia and web-based learning, individual differences, online social network and communication, and complex problem solving.

I am interested in observing the constraints of human cognitive capacity in highly demanding tasks such as multiple rule-based problem solving and how learning technologies (e.g., multimedia, virtual reality, educational games and artificial intelligence, etc.) can alleviate such constraints by reducing, for example, the working memory load associated with complex learning. Another area of interest of my research is to look into the individual differences when interacting with various learning technologies. In addition to the areas mentioned above, I have a vested interest in general education and technology application, particularly in K-12 curriculum and educational technology integration.