Kaiyi Li
International Educational Research & Digitalization Project Leader
Braunschweig, DE.About
A highly accomplished Ph.D. in Educational Sciences with extensive international research and project leadership experience in educational digitalization and the history of education. Expertly bridges scientific analysis with practical project development, driving sustainable solutions at the intersection of education, technology, and global collaboration. Proven ability to lead complex projects, unite diverse stakeholders, and develop innovative, data-driven strategies for educational advancement.
Work
Future in Education Research
|Guest Editor
Remote, Germany, Germany
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Summary
Leading editorial processes for a key publication in educational research, shaping academic discourse and ensuring scholarly rigor.
Highlights
Managed the peer-review process for a specialized issue, ensuring timely publication and adherence to high academic standards.
Collaborated with international authors and reviewers to curate cutting-edge research on future trends in education.
Contributed to the strategic direction of the publication, enhancing its impact within the educational research community.
Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsmedien | Georg-Eckert-Institut
|Project Lead
Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Summary
Directed a research project focused on educational digitalization in China, bridging academic analysis with practical policy development and stakeholder engagement.
Highlights
Led comprehensive qualitative research, conducting 100+ interviews with educators and policymakers to analyze the impact of educational digitalization.
Analyzed the socio-economic effects of digital education on equity and quality in Chinese education, informing strategic policy recommendations.
Organized and facilitated 3 international workshops, fostering collaboration among diverse research teams and global stakeholders.
Managed project lifecycles from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and research objectives for multiple initiatives.
Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsmedien | Georg-Eckert-Institut
|Postdoctoral Researcher
Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Summary
Conducted advanced research on educational digitalization and policy, contributing to the institute's scholarly output and future project development.
Highlights
Developed and submitted successful project proposals for research on educational digitalization in China, securing research funding from German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify critical research gaps in transnational education and digital learning, guiding future studies.
Managed project budgets and meticulously documented research methodologies, ensuring rigorous academic standards and transparency.
Education
Technische Universität Braunschweig
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Ph.D.
Educational Sciences
Courses
Research Focus: Education as an Instrument of International Governance and Sino-European educational cooperation within the framework of the League of Nations
Competencies: Archival Research, Transnational Analysis, Scientific Publishing
Dissertation: Transnational Education between the League of Nations and China – The Interwar Period
Beijing Normal University
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M.A.
History of Education, Educational Theory
Courses
Master's Thesis: The Modernization of General Education in Early 20th Century China (1901–1926)
Methodological Analysis of Historical Sources, General Literature Review, Development of Analytical Skills
Hebei University
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B.A.
Public Affairs Management
Courses
Bachelor's Thesis: Faculty Self-Governance in Chinese Higher Education
Understanding of Organization and Management, Fundamentals of Administrative Structures
Awards
Research Grant: Digital Transformation of School Education in China
Awarded By
Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF)
Secured €361,318.13 in funding for a project on policies, governance structures, and local actors in China's digital school transformation.
Seed Fund
Awarded By
Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsmedien | Georg-Eckert-Institut
Awarded a five-month seed fund to initiate research projects on educational digitalization.
Early Career Conference Paper Award
Awarded By
International Standing Conference for the History of Education
Recognized for outstanding research paper presented at a leading international conference, highlighting early career excellence.
Languages
Chinese
Native
English
Fluent
German
Proficient
Skills
Research & Analysis
Qualitative Research, Interviewing, MAXQDA, Policy Analysis, Historical Source Analysis, Literature Review, Digital Education Innovation, Transnational Analysis, Scientific Publishing, Data Interpretation.
Project & Program Management
Project Planning, Project Organization, Budgeting, Interdisciplinary Team Leadership, Workshop Organization, Conference Management, Stakeholder Management, Process Optimization.
Leadership & Communication
Team Coordination, Mentoring, Strategic Planning, Intercultural Communication, Empathy, Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Presentation Skills, Networking, Cross-functional Collaboration.
References
Persönlichkeitsmerkmale
• Interkulturelle Sensibilität – Fähigkeit, unterschiedliche kulturelle Perspektiven zu verstehen und in internationale Forschungs- und Projektkontexte zu integrieren. • Empathische Kommunikationsfähigkeit – ausgeprägtes Gespür für Perspektiven und Bedürfnisse verschiedener Stakeholder, hilfreich in Interviews, Workshops und internationalen Kooperationen. • Analytische Beobachtungsgabe – Fähigkeit, komplexe soziale Dynamiken und politische Entwicklungen präzise zu erfassen und wissenschaftlich zu analysieren. • Kreatives und lösungsorientiertes Denken – Entwicklung innovativer Ansätze an der Schnittstelle von Bildung, Technologie und Gesellschaft. • Adaptionsfähigkeit in komplexen Umfeldern – hohe Flexibilität und Offenheit gegenüber neuen Arbeitsweisen, Technologien und internationalen Kontexten. • Starke intrinsische Motivation – hohe Leidenschaft für Forschungsthemen und langfristige inhaltliche Projekte. • Vertrauensbildende Zusammenarbeit – Fähigkeit, ein positives und unterstützendes Arbeitsumfeld zu schaffen und Kooperationen nachhaltig aufzubauen. • Neugier und exploratives Denken – Offenheit für neue Ideen, Methoden und Perspektiven in Forschung und Projektentwicklung. • Detailgenauigkeit und aufmerksame Wahrnehmung – Fähigkeit, subtile soziale und institutionelle Zusammenhänge zu erkennen und analytisch zu nutzen. • Authentisches und werteorientiertes Arbeiten – hohe Integrität und Verantwortungsbewusstsein gegenüber wissenschaftlicher Qualität und gesellschaftlicher Wirkung.
publication
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wr8FVXDdPeeCa4ezNSLYjSbxMlI2IMVd/view?usp=drive_link