Professor ZHANG, Chenwei

Dr. Chenwei Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Information Science at Faculty of Education, the University of Hong Kong. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, master’s and PhD degrees in information science, with a minor in computer science. Dr. Zhang’s research focus on the data-driven science of science, where she employs multidisciplinary methods to investigate research practices and the conduct of scientific inquiry. Her research encompasses individual researchers, scientific teams, and research ecosystems. For individual researchers, she focuses on gender and career stage issues. When examining scientific teams, Dr. Zhang emphasizes the significance of diversity and leadership, as well as contributions and collaborations at a finer-grained level. Her work on research ecosystems delves into research evaluation and the dissemination of scientific findings. Additionally, she utilizes various big data analytics approaches, including machine learning and deep learning, to gain insights into key issues in higher education and educational technology.