Dr. Lili Zhang
Lili Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing at Dublin City University (DCU), specialized in data analytics and computational modelling of human and machine decision-making. She is now leading the research of building a open-access 3-D gamification platform for Ecological Momentary Neurocognitive Assessment. She is also interested in using methodologies from cognitive psychology and game theory to understand Large Language Models (LLMs) behaviour, aiming to craft strategies to manage and steer LLM-based systems in ways that are beneficial and safe for humanity.
Lili completed here PhD in January 2023, focusing on developing smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment for enhancing phenotyping of human decision-making in clinical settings. She received her MSc in Instrumental Science and Technology from Harbin Institute of Technology in China.
Research Interests
Computational Modelling;Ecological Momentary Assessment; Human decision-making; Machine Behaviour; Large language Models; Intelligent Computing
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests are deeply rooted in preparing students to engage with real-world challenges in computing and software development.
I am particularly passionate about teaching foundational and advanced topics in:
- Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
My teaching philosophy centers around fostering a student-centered, active learning environment. I believe students learn best when they are actively engaged in problem-solving and critical thinking, and I strive to create a classroom that encourages hands-on learning. I emphasize real-world applications, helping students see how the theories they learn in the classroom apply to the broader computing industry.