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Wen Zhonglin
Ph D (Educational Psychology), Dip Ed, MS (Mathematical Statistics), BS ( Mathematics)
Dr. Wen is a professor of School of Psychology, South China Normal University. Mainly educated at universities in mainland China and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, he studied as a visiting scholar at Oxford University, the University of Manchester, and the University of Western Sydney. His main research interests include advanced quantitative methods in psychology and education (e.g., structural equation models, mediating and moderating effects, latent interaction effects and nonlinear effects, latent growth models, moderation methods of school based assessment, etc.)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Ph. D., Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, May 2002-Apr 2005
Dip. Ed., Faculty of Education, The University of Manchester, UK, Oct 1991-Oct 1992
M. S., Dept. of Math, Yunnan University, Sept 1984-July 1986
B. S., Dept. of Math, South China Normal University, Mar 1978-Jan 1981
EMPLOYMENT
Professor, School of Psychology, South China Normal University, Sept 2012-
Professor, Center for Studies of Psychological Application, South China Normal University, Sept 2006-
Manger-Assessment Technology and Research, Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, Aug 2005-Aug 2018
Professor, School of Education, South China Normal University, Jan 2000-Aug 2012
Visiting Scholar, Faculty of Education, Oxford University, UK, June 2012-June 2012
Visiting Scholar/Guest Researcher, SELF-Research Centre, The University of Western Sydney, Australia, Jul 2000-May 2001, Apr 2004-Jun 2004
Associate Professor/ Professor, Institute of Education Science, South China Normal University, July 1995-Dec 1999
Associate Professor/Lecturer, Dept. of Math, Yunnan College of Education, Aug 1986-June 1995
Assistant, Dept. of Math, Zhaoqing College, Guangdong, Jan 1982-Aug 1984
PROFESSIONAL HONORS
1. The first class award of the Best Research Output in Philosophy and Social Science in Guangdong, the government of Guangdong Province, 2017.
2. The second class award of the Best Research Output in Education in China, the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, 2011.
3. The first class award of the Best Research Output in Philosophy and Social Science in Guangdong, the government of Guangdong Province, 2007.
4. Award for the Best Research Output by Research Postgraduate Students, CUHK, 2004.
TEACHING
Postgraduates：
Structural Equation Modeling, Psychological Measurement, Educational Statistics, Methods in Education Research, Multivariate Statistics, Educational Experiment and Survey, SPSS, Fuzzy Maths and Its Application in Education Research
Undergraduates:
Probability and Mathematical Statistics, Real Analysis, Functional Analysis, Differential Equation
College Students:
Basic Probability and Statistics, Linear Algebra, Teaching Methods of Secondary School Mathematics, Basic Logic of Secondary School Mathematics, Computer Applications
PRESENTATIONS AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
1. The accuracy of school predictions of student levels in the HKDSE examination. 42th IAEA conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 22 August, 2016.
2. School-based assessment in HKDSE: Is the statistical moderation method disadvantageous for students from weak schools? 40th IAEA conference, Singapore, 27 May, 2014.
3. Goodness of Fit measures in Structural Equation Modeling. 28th International Congress of Psychology, Bejing, 12, August, 2004.
4. Internal/external frame of self-concept reference: A comparison between vocational and comprehensive high school students in China. Paper submitted to the Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference, Berlin, Germany, 5 July, 2004.
5. Analyses of Latent Quadratic Effects in Structural Equation Models: Comparison of Alternative Estimation Approaches. Paper Presented as Part the New Idea in Modelling Paper Session, American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, 12 April, 2004.
6. Structural Equation Models of Latent Interactions: Comparison of Unconstrained, Constrained, and Generalized Appended Product Indicator (GAPI) Approaches. Paper Presented as Part the Structural Equation Modeling Paper Session，American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, 21 April, 2003.
7. Analyses of Latent Growth: Comparison between Models Based on Items and Scales. Paper Presented to the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, 21 April, 2003.
8. Structural Equation Models of Latent Interactions: Evaluation of Alternative Strategies. Paper Presented as Part the Structural Equation Modeling Paper Session，American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, 4 April, 2002.