Hometown: Putian, Fujian Province
Gender: Male
Title: Professor
Graduate School: Dept. of Curriculum & Instruction, Purdue University
Research Interests: Chinese for Specific Purposes; Information Technology-enhanced CFL education and assessment
Courses Taught: Research Methodologies; Educational Statistics
Email: zhuyu@xmu.edu.cn
Dr. ZHUYu (ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7539-2465) graduated from Purdue University in 2006 and completed postdoctoral research at Beijing Normal University. He had served as a part-time research assistant, teaching assistant, or adjunct lecturer at the University of Hong Kong, Purdue University, and the University of Notre Dame while he was a graduate student. He was a visiting scholar at the Graduate School of Education at Waseda University from July 2022 to July 2023.
He is currently a professor of Chinese as a second language education at the Chinese International Education College (Overseas Education College) at Xiamen University, where he also heads the Department of Chinese. Additionally, he is a supervisor for doctoral candidates admitted to the National Confucius China Studies Program. He also serves as a standing member of the Fujian Provincial Linguistics Council, an editorial board member of various scholarly journals, and a reviewer for numerous esteemed international publications.
Dr. Zhu concentrates his research endeavors on technology-enhanced Chinese language education. He has served as the principal investigator for research projects sponsored by the National Social Science Funds of China, the State Language Commission of China, and the Ministry of Education of China. His publications include two books and numerous journal articles. Dr. Zhu has received several awards, including the Xiamen University High-Level Academic Achievement Award in 2024 and the Teaching Award from Xiamen University in 2013 and 2020. He has taught the core courses, Educational Statistics and Research Methods in Education, for many years. Furthermore, he has supervised over 70 dissertations, many of which have been recognized as exemplary dissertations at the university and provincial levels.
PUBLICATION
Books
Zhu, Y. (2017). Xiezuonenglicepingxin xiao du de lilunyanjiuyujiancechuangxin [The theoretical research and monitoring practices of the reliability and validity of writing assessment]. Tianjin, China: Tianjin Education Press.
Zhu, Y. (2010). Guanggao de yuyanziyuan ji yuwensuyangkecheng [Language resources in and language literacy courses on commercial advertising]. Tianjin, China: Tianjin Education Press.
Chapters & Editorial Works
Zhu, Y., Fung, S.-L., Tse, S.-K., & Hsieh, C.-Y. (2017). Exploring the relationship between raters’ personality traits and rating severity in writing assessment of Chinese as a second language: A pilot study. In D. Zhang and C.-H. Lin (eds.), Chinese as a second language assessment (p.p. 203-223). Singapore: Springer Nature. (doi:10.1007/978-981-10-4089-4_10)
Zhu, Y., & Wu, D.-G. (2010). Di shisizhang: Jiaoyuxue [Chapter 14 Education]. In Guowaigaoxiaorenwenshehuikexuefazhanbaogao 2010[Report on the development of humanities and social sciences in foreign universities 2010 (pp. 601-630)]. Beijing: Higher Education Press.
Zhu, Y., & Wu, D.-G. (2009). Di shisizhang: Jiaoyuxue [Chapter 14 Education]. In Guowaigaoxiaorenwenshehuikexuefazhanbaogao 2009 [Report on the development of humanities and social sciences in foreign universities 2009(pp. 601-630)]. Beijing: Higher Education Press.
Zhu, Y., & Wu, D.-G. (2008). Di shisizhang: Jiaoyuxue [Chapter 14 Education]. In Guowaigaoxiaorenwenshehuikexuefazhanbaogao 2008 [Report on the development of humanities and social sciences in foreign universities 2008(pp. 601-630)]. Beijing: Higher Education Press.
Zhu, Y. (2007). Yi shenhua gaokao gaigewajieyingshijiaoyu [Disrupting exam-oriented education by deepening the reform of the college entrance examination]. In Huifu gaokao 30 nian. [The 30 years since the restoration of the college entrance examination (p.p. 534-537)]. Beijing: Communication University of China Press.
Pan, M.-Y., Fan, Y.-H., & Zhu, Y. (eds.). (2007). Proceedings for the 4th international conference on universities’ quality development: Faculty development in the new century. Fuzhou, China: Fujian Education Press.
Papers
Li, J., & Zhu, Y.* (2025). Dubai yuduihuaxvshiyuyanbiaoxianchayi de duoweidingliangfenxi[Variation in linguistic performance in monologic narratives and conversational narratives: A multidimensional analysis]. Applied Linguistics, 2025(4): 67-81. (CSSCI)
Hu, C., Zhu, Y., & Yuan, L. (2025). Influences of language functions on linguistic features: Multi-dimensional and entropy analyses of academic and entertainment registers. Entropy. 27(8):783. doi: 10.3390/e27080783. (SCIE)
Xu, Q., Tabata, T., & Zhu, Y*. (2025). Multi-dimensional analysis of Japanese native speakers’ L2 Chinese writing. Journal of Second Language Writing. 60: 101204. (SSCI)
Zhu, Y., Chu, X.-L., & Yue, Y. (2025). Xucizairenwen he shekeqikanlunwenfenbu de chayiweidujiqiyuyangongneng[Variation dimensions and functions of the use of functional words in journal papers of humanities and social sciences].International Journal of Chinese Language Teaching, 6(1):26-39.
Cai, W., & Zhu, Y. * (2024). Ershiyishijiyilaihanyuguojichuanboyanjiu de redianzhutiyuyanjin[Hot topics and evolution of Chinese language international communication studies since the 21st century: A bibliometric and knowledge graph analysis based on CNKI journal papers (2000-2023)]. Journal of Hainan Normal University (Social Sciences Edition),37(5): 118-128. (CSSCI)
Yan, J., Zhu, Y*., & Ye, X. (2024). The impact of peer feedback on L2 literature review writing: A mixed methods study. Sage Open, 2024(4): 1-14. (SSCI)
Cai, W., Zhu, Y. *, & Chen, W.-Y. (2024). Hangye hanyu de luojiqidian, liluntixijibenwenti, yushidaijiazhi [Chinese for industries: The logic starting point, fundamental questions of theoretical framework, and contemporary significance]. TCSOL Journal, (3): 10-17.
Xu, Q., Sawaki, Y., Zhu, Y*. (2024). Linguistic complexity measures of short narrative writings for modeling overall Chinese proficiency. System, 121, 103220. (SSCI)
Xu, Q., & Zhu, Y. (2023). Ribenxueshenghanyujixuwen di yirenchengdaici ji qi zuozheshenfenbiaodatedian [A study of authorial identity of first-person pronouns by Japanese CFL learners]. Chinese Language Learning, 2023(2), 72-82. (CSSCI)
Surinah, Fang, H.-H., & Zhu, Y. (2022). Hanyu er yuxuexizhekouyucihuinenglifazhan de duoweifenxi—yiyinnilaihuahanyuxuexizhewei li [Multidimensional study on Indonesian CFL learners’ lexical proficiency development].Journal of Sichuan Normal University(Social Sciences Edition), 49(6), 177-186. (CSSCI)
Cai, W., & Zhu, Y*. (2022). Jingji lei xin ci: Yuyan fuwujingjishenghuo [New economic words: Language serves economic life]. Guangming Daily, the 5th page, November 13, 2022. (CSSCI)
Cai, W., & Zhu, Y. (2022). Gongshengshijiaoxialiang’anduiwaihanyujiaoyugongtongtigoujianyanjiu [Research on the construction of cross-straits Chinese as a foreign language education community from the perspective of symbiosis]. Taiwan Research Journal, 2022(4), 107-126. (CSSCI)
Chen, B.-Y., Wu, S., Lan, Q.-Q., Zhu, Y.-L., & Zhu, Y. * (2021). Meiguowaiyujiaoyuzhengce dui zhongwenjiaoyu de yingxiang ji zhongwenjiaoxueziyuanxianzhuang [The influence of American foreign-language education policy on Chinese education and the existing Chinese teaching resources]. Journal of Yunnan Normal University (Teaching & Studying Chinese as a Foreign Language Edition), 2021(4), 2-17.
Zhu, Y., Fung, S.-L., & Yang, L.-Y.* (2021). A methodologically improved study on raters’ personality and rating severity in writing assessment. Sage Open, 11(2), 1-16. (SSCI)
Lin, Y., Zhu, Y. *, & Zhang, S.-J. (2021). Lai huahanyuxuexizhediannaoxianshixiezuo de zifaxiugaiyanjiu [An empirical study of self-initiated revisions in timed writing with word processor by studying abroad CSL learners]. Chinese Teaching in the World, 2021(2), 231-247. (CSSCI)
Zhu, Y., & Hu, X.-D. (2021). Hanyu liancizaibutongxueshuyuyu de juhe: Duo weidudingliangfenxi[A multidimensional analysis of variations in the use of conjunctions in various registers of academic Chinese]. Language Teaching and Linguistic Studies, 2021(2), 57-69. (CSSCI)
Cai, W., & Zhu, Y. * (2021). Hanyu guojijiaoyushuoshi dui zhuanyepeiyangxiaoguoganzhi de shizhengyanjiu[An empirical research on student-perceived training outcomes for masters’ degree program in TCSOL]. TCSOL Studies,2021(1), 62-70. (CSSCI)
Du, Y.-J., & Zhu, Y. * (2020).Hanyu guojijiaoyushuoshi dui zhuanyepeiyangxiaoguoganzhi de shizhengyanjiu [Advertisement language approach to cultivate foreign overseas students’ Chinese literacy]. Journal of Social Science of Jiamusi University, 2020(6), 202-204.
Zhu, Y., & Cai, W. (2019). Huawenjiaoyuyanjiu de redianzhutiyuyanjinqvshi—jiyu CSSCI (1998-2017) de wenxianjiliangyuzhishitupufenxi [Hot topics and trends of development in the research of overseas Chinese education: A bibliometric and knowledge-Mapping analysis based on CSSCI (1998—2017)]. Journal of Xiamen University (Arts & Social Sciences), 2019(2), 163-172. (CSSCI)
Tse, S.-K., Zhu, Y. *, Hui, S.-Y., & Ng, H.-W. (2017). The effects of home reading activities during preschool and Grade 4 on children’s reading performance in Chinese and English in Hong Kong. Australian Journal of Education, 61(1), 5-23. (SSCI)
Yu, L. S.-K., & Zhu, Y. (2017). Taiguoliuxueshengrenwensheke lei shuoboxueweilunwenyuyantezhengfenxi [An analysis of linguistic features as in masters and doctoral theses in Chinese in the field of humanities and social sciences by Thai students]. Overseas Chinese Education, 2017(10), 1366-1376.
Zhu, Y., Shum, S.-K., Tse, S.-K., & Liu, J. (2016). Word-processor or pencil-and-paper? A comparison of students’ writing in Chinese as a foreign language. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 29(3), 596-617. (SSCI; A&HCI)
Fung, S.-L., & Zhu, Y. (2014). Cong xiezuoceyanxinduyanjiukankaifangshiceping de fazhanqvshi [The developmental trend of open-ended assessment based on reliability research of writing tests: A perspective of Generalizability Theory]. Overseas Chinese Education, 2014(3), 160-167.
Zhu, Y., Fung, S.-L., & Xin, T. (2013). Xin HSK shuxiechengjikekaoxingyingxiangyinsu de gaihualilunfenxi [Improving dependability of new HSK writing test scores: A Generalizability Theory-based approach]. Journal of Psychological Science, 36(2), 479-483. (CSSCI)
Zhu, Y., Fung, A. S. L., & Wang, H.-Y. (2012). Memorization Effects of Pronunciation and Stroke Order Animation in Digital Flashcards. CALICO Journal, 29(3): 563-577. (CALICO Journal spotlight paper)
Zhu, Y. (2012). Phases of professional development in the tertiary institution in China: through a comparative approach. Journal of Chinese Studies, 1(1), 20-30.
Zhu, Y., & Wang, H.-Y. (2012). Nv daxueshengshentiziwoyuzhengnian de guanxi fenxi [Physical self and dispositional mindfulness among female college students in China]. Chinese Journal of School Health, 33(6), 735-736. (Peking University CI journal paper)
Zhu, Y., Zhou, X.-F., Li, X.-J., Zhang, X.-L., & Gao, T.-T. (2011). Shuxiegongju dui laihualiuxueshenghanyuxiezuoceshi de yingxiang [A comparative study of paper-based and computer-delivered writing by CFL learners]. Modern Educational Technology, 21(3), 71-75. (CSSCI)
Zhu, Y., & Jiang, W.-C. (2011). Shuoshishengjiuyeyaliyuan, renge, qingxutiaojiecelueyufuxingqingxu de guanxi [Exploring the relationship between sources of job-hunting stress, personality, emotion regulation strategies, and negative emotions: a study of graduating masters’ students in China]. Psychological Explorations, 31(5), 445-449. (CSSCI)
Zhu, Y., Fung, S.-L., & Rao, Z.-Y. (2011). ZhongwaiHezuoBanxueSushe Wenhua Qianzai Kecheng Ji Xuesheng Ganshou de ShizhengFenxi [Hidden curriculum in dormitory and students attitude toward it: An empirical case study of a Sino-foreign cooperative college in Guangdong]. Journal of Baoding University, 24(5), 112-119.
Zhang, X.-L., & Zhu, Y. * (2011). Erzhan houribenguoli, gonglidaxueruxuekaoshizhidu de yange, xianzhuangyutedian [The matriculation system of national and public universities in Japan after World War II: Its history, present situation and characteristics]. Enrollment and Examination of Hubei Province, 10(12), 43-47.
Zhu, Y., & Wu, D.-G. (2010). Bulaierjiaoyuyichan: Yingguoxuejie de taolun ji qi jiejianyiyi [Blair educational legacy: Discussed by British scholars and its implications to China]. Comparative Education Review, 32(6), 8-13. (CSSCI)
Zhu, Y. (2010). Zaitandianzichourenka dui meiguohanyuchuxuezhehanzijiyi de yingxiang. [Revisiting the impacts of digital flashcard on Chinese character memorization of American CFL beginners]. Chinese Teaching in the World, 24(1), 127-137. (CSSCI)
Zhu, Y., & Gao, Y. (2009). Eluosiguojiatongyikaoshiweiguankaocha [Analysis on unified state examination in Russia from a microscopic perspective]. Comparative Education Review, 31(6), 42-46. (CSSCI)
Zhu, Y. (2009). Lun gaokao gaigeyugaozhongxinkegaizhi guanxi [On the relationship between reforms of the college entrance examinations and the curriculum reform of high schools]. Enrollment and Examination in Hubei, 8(4), 15-19.
Zhu, Y. (2008). Gaozhongxueyeshuipingkaoshi: Gongneng, mingti, yuchengjishiyong [Issues on high school achievement testing: Functions, item writing, and use of grades].Examination Research, 4(2), 107-115.
Zhu, Y., & Hong, W. (2005). Effects of digital voice and stroke sequence animation on character memorization of Chinese as foreign language learners. Journal of the Chinese Language Teachers Association，40(3), 49-70.
