Dr. Yao Huang received her Ph.D. in the Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies program at Florida State University. Her work focuses on researching and teaching Human Performance Technology (HPT) and Instructional Systems Design (ISD) within workforce development. Her current research focuses on HPT interventions, especially how technologies such as mobile and augmented reality enhance performance support in the workplace.

Yao holds a master’s degree in Instructional Design & Technology from the University of Memphis and a certificate in Human Performance Technology from Florida State University. Yao has more than 10-year working experience in the learning and development field. 

Her recent publications are: 

Huang, Y. (2021). Using augmented reality in performance support. Performance Improvement Journal.60(8), 9-17. https://doi.org/10.1002/pfi.21998

Huang, Y. (2021). Doctoral Colloquium-A Qualitative Study to Explore the Use of Augmented Reality as Performance Support in Industries. 2021 7th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (ILRN), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.23919/iLRN52045.2021.9459339