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Academic Qualifications

PhD

• Applied Linguistics, University of New South Wales, Sydney (2024 QS Rankings: 19th)
• Dissertation: An eye tracking study of the differential effects of mobile phone, tablet, computer, and paper media on incidental second language vocabulary acquisition and second language reading comprehension
• Co-supervisors: Jeanne Charnier Qualia Endowed Prof. James F. Lee and Prof. Stephen Doherty

MA

• Applied Linguistics, Hainan University
• Thesis: A comparative study on vocabulary learning with mobile phone and paper dictionaries
• Supervisor: Prof. Yuan Feng

MA

• Applied Linguistics, Taiwan ILan University (Exchange Program)

BA

• Broadcasting and Hosting Arts (English Orientation), Ping Dingshan University

Professional Memberships

Reviewing Experts (2023–2025)

• Computer Assisted Language Learning (SSCI Q1; IF₂₀₂₃ = 6.0; Linguistics: No. 1/296)
• Interactive Learning Environments (SSCI Q1; IF₂₀₂₃ = 3.7; Education: No. 45/760)
• Research in Developmental Disabilities (SSCI Q1; IF₂₀₂₃ = 2.9; Special Education: No. 2/62)

Academic Experiences

Research Assistant (PhD)

• Expert levels for eye tracking data’s collection, processing, and analyses
• Advanced levels for ANOVA, ANCOVA, factorial, and regression analyses
• Next-to-advanced levels for mixed-effects modelling techniques using generalised and general linear regression analyses

MA Thesis Supervision (in process)

• Xiaoxiao Jiang – Research on the influence of mobile aids on second language vocabulary learning in reading
• Zixuan Huang­ ­– Metacognitive strategy use in college students’ mobile-assisted language learning
• Zihua Huang – The role of artificial intelligence in English teaching apps: An example of Duolingo and Poe AI

National Competition Supervision

• Junzhe Gao, the 1st prize winner, 2024 Sixth National College Student Language and Writing Ability Competition (Macau Zone), Macau SAR, China

Courses Taught

PhD Program

• DAL102 Developing Research Themes in Applied Linguistics

BA Program

• BOE414 Educational Research Methodology
• BOE413 Educational Technology
• BOE313 English Academic Writing II
• BAL108 English Presentation and Debate

Research Areas/Research Interests

• Word learning, processing, comprehension, and reading research
• Psychology of language acquisition and educational technology
• Cognitive learning processes using eye-tracking methodology
• Digital learning strategies and human cognition
• Mobile-assisted language learning

Recent Major Publications

Refereed Articles (* = the one and only corresponding author)

• Hou*, J., Lee, J. F., & Doherty, S. 2025. State-of-the-art of eye tracking in mobile-assisted learning studies: A review of twenty years of empirical studies. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 41(1), 1–34. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.13118 (SSCI Q1; IF₂₀₂₃ = 5.10; Education: No. 13/760)
• Hou*, J., Lee, J. F., & Doherty, S. 2024. Attentional differences in L2 learners’ word learning strategies between mobile-assisted and in-print reading: An eye tracking study. Computer Assisted Language learning, 1–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09588221.2024.2434104 (SSCI Q1; IF₂₀₂₃ = 6.00; Linguistics: No. 1/296)
• Hou*, J., Lee, J. F., & Doherty, S. 2024. What is next in mobile-assisted reading? Insights from a decade of eye tracking research. Educational Research Review, 45, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edurev.2024.100643 (SSCI Q1; IF₂₀₂₃ = 9.60; Education: No. 2/760)
• Hou*, J., Lee, J. F., & Doherty, S. 2022. The effects of mobile-assisted reading on incidental L2 word learning: A processing perspective. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1–36. https://doi.org/10.1080/09588221.2022.2157445 (SSCI Q1; IF₂₀₂₂ = 7.00; Linguistics: No. 3/194)
• Hou*, J., Lee, J. F., & Doherty, S. 2022. A study of the effects of mobile media on L2 text processing: Beyond offline comprehension accuracy measures. Computers & Education, 182, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2022.104466 (SSCI Q1; IF₂₀₂₂ = 12.00; Education: No. 1/269)

Conference and Seminar Presentations and Acceptances

• Hou, J. 2024. ‘Online lexical processing during mobile-assisted reading’, accepted and presented at Great Bay Area Applied Linguistics Summit, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China, December 7–8.
• Hou, J. 2021. ‘Language technology’, presented at Invited Seminar, Hainan University, Hainan, China, September 14.
• Hou, J. 2021. ‘Differential effects of four media on L2 word learning and text comprehension: An eye tracking study’, accepted by JALTCALL (Japan Association for Language Teaching for Computer-Assisted Language Learning) International Conference, Hirosaki Gakuin University, Hirosaki, Japan, June 4–­6.
• Hou, J. 2019. ‘The effects of mobile devices on second language vocabulary acquisition: An eye tracking study’, accepted by AAAL (American Association for Applied Linguistics) International Conference, Atlanta, U.S, March 9–12.
• Hou, J. 2018. ‘Effects of mobile devices on reading comprehension: An eye tracking study’, accepted and presented at ALAA (Applied Linguistics Association of Australia) International Conference, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia, November 26–28.
• Hou, J. 2018. ‘An eye tracking study of the effects of mobile device-based reading on second language reading comprehension’, accepted and presented at HAL PG Conference (Practising Humanities), University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, September 27.
• Hou, J. 2018. ‘Mobile technology to enhance second language learning: An eye tracking study’, accepted and presented at 3 Minute Thesis Final Competition (Grand Final), University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, September 17. Presentation video link goes to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFAvLOcHleM.
• Hou, J. 2018. ‘The effects of mobile devices on L2 reading comprehension: An eye tracking pilot study’, accepted by GloCALL International Conference on Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Xi’ an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, August 16–18.
• Hou, J. 2018. ‘The effects of mobile devices on second language reading comprehension: An eye tracking study’, accepted and presented at FASS PG Conference (Headways: Progress and New Directions in Arts and Social Sciences), University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, July 20.
• Hou, J. 2018. ‘Mobile technology to enhance second language learning: An eye tracking study’, accepted and presented at 3 Minute Thesis Competition (Faculty Level), University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, July 16.
• Hou, J. 2018. ‘An eye tracking study of the effects of word exposure frequency on incidental second language vocabulary acquisition from reading’, accepted and presented (Poster Session) at Australian Eye Tracking International Conference, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, April 26–28.
• Hou, J. 2018. ‘The effects of mobile devices on incidental second language word learning and reading comprehension: An eye tracking study’, accepted and presented at Talking about Your Research Workshop Series, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, April 3.
• Hou, J. 2015. ‘A comparative study of acceptance and efficacy between mobile phone and paper dictionaries in vocabulary retention’, accepted and presented at GLoCALL International Conference, Pai Chai University, Daejeon, South Korea, November 12–14.

Research Projects

• Hou, J. 2023–2025, Contributor, The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Computer-Assisted Language Learning project, Springer Nature.
• Hou, J. 2018­–2021, PI, An eye-tracking study of the differential effects of mobile phone, tablet, computer, and paper media on incidental second language vocabulary acquisition and second language reading comprehension, Higher Degree Research Committee, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

Honours and Awards

• Double A Ratings for PhD dissertation: 7 Outstanding (highest) and 3 Excellent (2^nd highest) out of 10 rating statements
• CSC Scholarship (Tuition Waiver and Stipend; about 240,000 AU$) from China Scholarship Council
• Completion Scholarship and Stipend (about 30,000 AU$) from Australian Commonwealth Government
• Hardship Scholarship (2,000 AU$) from FASS, UNSW Sydney
• Equity Top-up Scholarship (7,500 AU$) from FASS, UNSW Sydney
• Overseas International Conference Sponsorship (2,600 AU$) from UNSW Sydney
• People’s Choice Award, 3 Minute Thesis Competition from FASS, UNSW Sydney
• National Postgraduate Excellence Award (20,000 CHN$) from Ministry of Education, China
• Overseas International Conference Sponsorship (about 19,000 CHN$) from Hainan University
• Graduate Student Technological Innovation Award from Hainan University
• Tuition Waiver Scholarship for MA program from Hainan University
• Tuition Waiver Scholarship for Exchange Graduate Student Program from Department of Foreign Affairs, Hainan University
• Research Student Representative for overseas promotion of UNSW Sydney
• Student Ambassador of Confucius Institute at UNSW Sydney