Profile

Dr. Huanrui Zhang is a postdoctoral researcher in Applied Linguistics at Peking University, having earned her Ph.D. in Foreign Languages and Literatures from Tsinghua University in 2023. Her expertise bridges both innovative teaching and scholarly research. This dual focus is evident from her time at Tsinghua, where she served as a teaching assistant for multiple cutting-edge course models, including national-level first-class online, blended, and global hybrid courses. Building on this practical experience, she has co-authored seven college English textbooks. Furthermore, she contributes to the international academic field as an anonymous reviewer for the SSCI-indexed Journal of Second Language Writing.

Educational Experience

Sep. 2015- Jan. 2023 Ph.D. in Foreign Languages and Literatures, Tsinghua University

Work Experience

July 2023 - Present, Boya Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Foreign Languages, Peking University

Research Interests

Applied Linguistics

Teaching Courses

Critical Thinking and Academic Writing

Selected Publications

[1] Zhang, W., Tian, Y., Zhao, Y., & Zhang, H. (2023). New Era College English: Integrated Course, Basic Level, Book 2. Beijing: Sinolingua Press.

[2] Zhang, W., Zhao, Y., Tian, Y., Zhang, H., & Wang, X. (2024). New Era College English: Viewing, Listening & Speaking Course, Basic Level, Book 2. Beijing: Sinolingua Press.

[3] Li, S., Ma, N., Zhang, H., et al. (2025). Academic English for New Liberal Arts, Book 1. Beijing: Sinolingua Press.

[4] Li, S., Ma, N., Zhang, H., et al. (2025). New Era College English: General Purpose, Integrated Course, Book 2. Beijing: Sinolingua Press.

Research Projects

1. Principal Investigator, Innovative Pathways for the Digital Transformation of Academic English Writing Textbooks in the Context of Digital Intelligence: A Case Study of the ‘Critical Thinking and Academic Writing’ Course. Undergraduate Teaching Reform Project, Peking University. (Mar 2025 – Present)

2. Participant, Research on the Compilation and Application of College English Textbooks in the Context of ‘San Jin’ (Three-Into Curriculum Initiative): An Investigation Based on the ‘New Era College English’ Series. International Communication Research Project, China International Communications Group (CICG). (May 2025 – Present)

3. Participant, AI-Driven, Intelligence-Assisted, and Smart Innovation: The Construction and Practice of Smart College English Education in the Context of Digital Intelligence. Demonstration Case for Educational Reform, Beijing Higher Education Association. (May 2025 – Present)

Social Affiliations

1. Anonymous Reviewer, Journal of Second Language Writing (SSCI-indexed)

2. Member Representative, Digital Curriculum Resources Research Branch, China Association of Higher Education

Honors and Awards

First Prize, 2025 Peking University Teaching Achievement Award (Participant)

AI-Driven, Intelligence-Assisted, and Smart Innovation: The Construction and Practice of Smart College English Education in the Context of Digital Intelligence

Overseas Experience

1. The 3rd National Symposium on Foreign Language Teaching Materials and 2025 International Symposium on Foreign Language Teaching Materials Research. Beijing, China. (Jun 7–8, 2025). [Participant]

2. The International Conference on Future Language Learning AND the Global and Local Conference on Computer-Assisted Language Learning (The 4th ICFULL 2025 & GLoCALL 2025). Beijing, China. (May 23–25, 2025). [Participant]

3. 2025 2025 UM-PKU Institute for Teaching Innovation and Student Success. Beijing, China. (Apr 22–26, 2025). [Participant]

4. The 2nd Annual Conference & Academic Forum of the China Association of Foreign Languages Curriculum Studies. Nanjing, China. (Apr 18–20, 2025). [Participant]