Information Systems Department

Curriculum Vitae

Zheng (Jane) Li   Ph.D.
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Experiences:
1/2004-Present Assistant Professor, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Pace University, NYC, USA.
9/2003-12/2003 Post doctoral research: New Jersey Institute of Technology, New Jersey, USA.
8/1998-8/2003 Research/Teaching Assistant for Dr. Starr Roxanne Hiltz and Dr. Murray Turoff, New Jersey Institute of Technology, New Jersey, USA.

Ph.D. dissertation: " Design and Evaluation of a Voting Tool in a Collaborative Environment"

Research Areas:
  • Group Decision Support Systems (GDSS)
  • Computer Mediated Communications (CMC)
  • Information systems analysis and design
  • Virtual Classroom (VC) and eLearning
  • Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALN)
  • Learning theories and systems
  • Virtual community/organization
  • e-Commerce
  • Web-based multimedia technologies


    • Skills:
  • Programming: ColdFusion, JAVA, C/C++, HTML
  • Database: Oracle, MS Access, MS SQL Server
  • Statistical Packages: SAS, SPSS
  • System administration: MeetingPoint, CUSeeMe/Netmeeting, WebBoard, WebCT
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    8/1997-5/1998 Manager of IT division: Beijing Youda Computer System Company
    Main project: Computer Network systems integration for nationwide insurance companies
    7/1995-8/1997 Systems Engineer: Northern China Institute of Computer Technology, Beijing, P.R.China
  • Windows NT LAN systems administrator
  • SIEMENS S5/L2 networks setup and programming
  • IBM networks products and RS/6000 products technical support
  • 3Com & Cisco networks products technical support
  • Computer networks design and technical support
    • 8/1993-7/1995 Graduate study: Tsinghua University, Beijing, P.R.China
  • Conducted decision support systems research based on multi-objective linear programming and operations research
  • Developed MIS management subsystem for Beijing Tobacco Co. system using SCO-UNIX based C language
  • Developed MIS Parts Quality Management subsystem for Beijing Peony TV Co. Ltd. using INFORMIX-4GL
    • 7/1991-8/1993 Product Manager at Shenzhen Weida Medical Apparatus Company, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P.R.China
  • System developer of WD-HDR18 system software
  • Manager of manufacturing of WD-HDR18 after-loading systems (11/1991 - 7/1992)
  • Manager of customer services and technical training (7/1992 - 8/1993)
    • 9/1986-7/1991 Undergraduate study: Tsinghua University, Beijing, P.R.China
  • Bachelor's Thesis: Micro Sensor Signal Processing
  • Programmed SUN workstation 3D graphics demo
  • Researched on Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (CIMS) and MRP

    • Education:
    8/1998-8/2003 Ph.D. in Computer and Information Science, College of Computing Sciences,
    New Jersey Institute of Technology, New Jersey, USA.
    8/1998-5/2000 M.S. in Information Systems, Department of Information Systems,
    New Jersey Institute of Technology, New Jersey, USA.
    8/1993-7/1995 M.S. in Systems Engineering, Automation Department,
    Tsinghua University, Beijing, P.R.China.
    9/1986-7/1991 B.S. in Industrial Automatic Instrumentations and Installations, Automation Department,
    Tsinghua University, Beijing, P.R.China.

    Courses Tought at Pace University:
    • IT 605, Database Management Systems, Spring 2008
    • IS 481, Database Management and Organization, Spring 2004/Fall 2004/Fall 1005
    • IS 613, Database Management Systems, Spring 2004/Fall 2004/Spring 2005/Spring 2006/Spring 2008
    • IS 623, Information Systems Design and Development, Spring 2006/Spring 2007
    • IS 662, Selected Topic: Decision Support Systems, Spring 2007
    • IS 612, Object-Oriented Concepts and Development, Fall 2006/Fall 2007/Fall 2008
    • IS 664, Database Programming, Fall 2005/Fall 2006/Fall 2007/Fall 2008
    • CS 122, Computer Programming II, Spring 2008/Spring 2009
    • IS 323, Object Oriented Programming, Spring 2005/Spring 2008/Spring 2009
    • CS 606, Foundamental Computer Science II with Java, Fall 2008/Spring 2009
    • CIS 101, Introduction of Computing, Spring 2005/Fall 2005/Spring 2007/Fall 2007/Fall 2009

    Courses Tought at NJIT:
    • CIS 350, Computers and Society, 2 Semesters (Face-to-Face/Online eLearning)
    • CIS 390, Analysis and System Design, 1 Semester (Online eLearning)


    Publications:

    • Turoff, M., Hiltz, S. R., Yao , X., Li, Z., Wang, Y. & Cho, H.“Online Collaborative Learning Enhancement Through the Delphi Method”. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education-TOJDE, April 2006, ISSN: 1302-6488, Volume: 7, Number: 2.
    • Lawler, J. & Li, Z. “Student Engagement in a Flexible Model of Service Learning in Information Systems Curricula”. Journal of Informatics Education Research (JIER), Fall 2005, ISSN: 1526-4726, Volume: 7, Number: 2. Page 53-90.
    • Wang, Y., Li, Z., Turoff, M., Hiltz, S. R., Cho, H., Yao , X. "Using Delphi Method to Enhance Collaboration in Semi-virtual Learning Environment". In HCI International 2005 Conference, July 22-25, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
    • Lawler, J, D Anderson, H Howell-Barber, J Hill, N Javed , and Z Li. "A Study of Web Services Strategy In The Financial Services Industry". Information Systems Education Journal, 2005, ISSN: 1545-679X.
    • Lawler, J, D Anderson, H Howell-Barber, J Hill, N Javed, and Z Li. A Study Of Web Services Strategy In The Financial Services Industry. In The Proceedings of ISECON 2004, v 21 (Newport): ¡ì3443. ISSN: 1542-7382.
    • Murray Turoff, Starr Roxanne Hiltz, Zheng Li, Yuanqiong Wang, Heekyung Cho, and Xiang Yao. Online Collaborative Learning Enhancement through the Delphi Method. In OZCHI 2004 Conference, November 22-24, University of Wollongong, Australia.
    • Murray Turoff, Starr Roxanne Hiltz, Zheng Li, Yuanqiong Wang, and Heekyung Cho. The Delphi Process as a Collaborative Learning Method. In Bourne, J. and Moore, J., (ed.) Elements of Quality Online Education: Into the Main Stream-Wisdom Papers. Needham, MA: 2004.
    • Murray Turoff, Starr Roxanne Hiltz, Zheng Li, Yuanqiong Wang, and Heekyung Cho. The Delphi Process as a Collaborative Learning Method. In Sloan-C Online Research Workshop, September, 2003.
    • Yuanqiong Wang, Zheng Li, Murray Turoff, and Starr Roxanne Hiltz. Using A Social Decision Support System Toolkit to Evaluate Achieved Course Objectives. In Proceedings of the 2003 Americas Conference on Information Systems, Tempa, FL, 2003.
    • Zheng Li, Yuanqiong Wang, Murray Turoff, and Starr Roxanne Hiltz. Using a SDSS Toolkit to Evaluate Knowledge Building in a Virtual Community. In ISOneWorld Conference and Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, April 23-25, 2003.
    • Murray Turoff, Starr Roxanne Hiltz, Hee-Kyung Cho, Zheng Li, and Yuanqiong Wang. Social Decision Support Systems (SDSS). In HICSS-35, Hawaii, USA, 2002.
    • Zheng Li, Kung-E Cheng, Yuanqiong Wang, Starr R. Hiltz and Murray Turoff. Thurstone's Law of Comparative Judgment for Group Support. In Proceedings of the 2001 Americas Conference on Information Systems, Boston, MA, 2001.
    • Zheng Li, Yuanqiong Wang and Vincent Oria. A New Architecture for Web Meta-Search Engines. In Proceedings of the 2001 Americas Conference on Information Systems, Boston, MA, 2001.
    • Kung-E Cheng, Zheng Li,and Bartel Van De Walle. Voting in Group Support Systems Research: Lessons, challenges, and Opportunities. In Proceedings of the 2001 Americas Conference on Information Systems, Boston, MA, 2001.
    • Haibin Zhu, Murray Turoff, and Zheng Li. An Object Model for Collaborative Systems and a Toolkit to Support Collaborative Activities. In Proceedings of the 2000 Americas Conference on Information Systems, Long Beach, CA, 2000.
    • Guo Zhongwei, Li Zheng, Gao Pengxiang, Jin Yihui, and Cui Deguang. Composite Information Space (CIS) based Study of Large Scale Systems. In IFAC96, Los Angelas, CA, 1996.
    Activities and Honors:
    Activities:  
  • Officer, New Jersey Chinese Computer Professional Society (NJCCPS) (2006-2007)
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  • VP, Tsing Hua Alumni Association at Greater New York (THAA-GNY) (2006-2007)
  • VP, Chinese Association for Science and Technology, USA, Greater New York Chapter (CAST-GNY) (2004-2005)
  • Chair, Public Relations Division, Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Greater New York Area (ACSSNY) (7/2000 - 1/2002)
  • President, Chinese Students and Scholars Association at NJIT (CSSA-NJIT) (3/1999 - 3/2000)
  • Chair, Public Relations Division, Graduate Student Association at Tsinghua University (8/1993 - 7/1995)
  • Undergraduate student advisor for 150 freshmen (8/1990 - 7/1991)
  • Student Leader of several Tsinghua University student organizations (7/1986 - 7/1991)
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    Honors:
  • Reviewer of ICIS 2003, AMCIS 2004/2003/2002/2001
  • TA/RA Assistantship at NJIT, 1998-2003
  • Guang Hua Scholarship for Graduate Students, First Prize, 1994
  • Excellent Undergraduate Student Award, 1991
  • "12.9" Scholarship, 1990
  • Excellent Student Leadership Award, 1989
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