Xian Wu
Associate Professor In Residence · College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · University of Connecticut
Quick answer: Xian Wu is Associate Professor In Residence at University of Connecticut. Xian Wu shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ I welcome graduate students who are curious about these questions and eager to explore them through collaborative research.
Research interests
I see myself as an educator and I have broad interests across diverse areas of education research. Through the endeavor in both teaching and scholarship, I hope to be closer to some of the field's most fundamental questions:
- What defines a better education?
- Is it teaching or learning?
- How do we balance the art and science of education?
I welcome graduate students who are curious about these questions and eager to explore them through collaborative research.
Physics Education Research
Selected publications (since 2023)
Wu, X., Li, Y., & Rebello, S. N. (2025). Uncovering student conceptual structure by a multimethod evaluation of the energy and momentum conceptual survey. Physical Review Physics Education Research, 21(2), 020140.
Guthrie, M. W., Wu, X., & Scanlon, E. M. (2025). Supporting Effective and Inclusive Group Work in Introductory Physics Courses: A Guide for Instructors. The Physics Teacher, 63(8), 629-634.
Wu, X., Li, Y., Zu, T., Hutson, J., Loschky, L. C., & Rebello, N. S. Using Multimedia Hints to Facilitate Conceptual Problem Solving in Physics: Investigating the Effect of Multiple Modalities. In Frontiers in Education (Vol. 10, p. 1568406). Frontiers.
Wu, X., Guthrie, M. W., Scanlon, E. M., & Li, Y. (2023, September). Analyzing the dimensionality of the Energy and Momentum Conceptual Survey
Frequently asked questions
Is Xian Wu hiring PhD students at University of Connecticut?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Xian Wu's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I welcome graduate students who are curious about these questions and eager to explore them through collaborative research..
What does Xian Wu research?
I see myself as an educator and I have broad interests across diverse areas of education research. Through the endeavor in both teaching and scholarship, I hope to be closer to some of the field's most fundamental questions:
- What defines a better education?
- Is it teaching or learning?
- How do
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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