Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei | China
Dr. Yiying Yang is a dedicated scholar specializing in applied linguistics at the School of Foreign Languages, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China. She holds two master’s degrees in translation and interpreting from Henan University and TESOL from the University of York, UK. In December 2024, she earned her doctoral degree in applied linguistics. Her academic journey includes international exposure, notably through a joint PhD program at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Dr. Yang has actively contributed to global academic discourse, presenting papers as a young scholar speaker and serving as a reviewer for Scientometrics.
Professional profile👤
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Strengths for the Awards✨
- 🌟 Strong Academic Background: Dr. Yang holds two master’s degrees (Translation and Interpreting from Henan University, TESOL from the University of York) and recently earned her Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, with international exposure through a joint PhD program at Nanyang Technological University.
- 📊 Research Excellence: She has co-authored five journal papers, four of which are published in SSCI-indexed journals like Scientometrics (JCR Q1, IF: 3.5), demonstrating the high impact of her work.
- 📈 Innovative Research Focus: Her research on diachronic changes in the complexity of research articles across disciplines provides meaningful insights into academic writing and corpus linguistics.
- 🏆 Active Contributions: Dr. Yang has been involved in several research projects, focusing on corpus construction and data analysis, showcasing her technical expertise and commitment to advancing the field.
- 🌍 Academic Engagement: She has presented at international forums and serves as a reviewer for Scientometrics, reflecting her active participation in the global research community.
🎓 Education
- Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China (2024)
- Joint Ph.D. Program, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- M.A. in Translation and Interpreting, Henan University, China
- M.A. in TESOL, University of York, UK
💼 Experience
During her doctoral studies, Dr. Yang played a pivotal role in research projects led by Professor Pan Fan, where she specialized in corpus building and data analysis. Her work involved constructing diachronic corpora of research articles and processing corpus data for cross-disciplinary investigations. She has also contributed as a reviewer for Scientometrics and has presented papers at international forums, establishing herself as an emerging scholar in the field.
🔬 Research Interests On Linguistics
Dr. Yang’s research interests lie in corpus linguistics and academic writing. Her work focuses on examining the diachronic changes in lexical, phrasal, and syntactic complexity of research articles across disciplines, shedding light on the dynamic nature of disciplinary writing and its pedagogical implications.
🏆 Awards
- Young Scholar Speaker at International Academic Forums
- Reviewer for Scientometrics
📝 Publications
Dr. Yang has published five papers, four indexed in SSCI and one in ESCI:
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Pan, F. & Yang, Y. (2025). Diachronic change in lexical complexity of research articles (1970-2020): Economics vs. medicine. Scientometrics, 130.
- Publication Year: 2025
- Citations: As this article is scheduled for publication in 2025, citation data is not yet available.
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Pan, F., & Yang, Y. (2024). Diachronic changes in the phrasal complexity of research articles (1970-2020): A cross-disciplinary investigation. Scientometrics, 129(7), 4395–4421.
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Yang, Y., & Pan, F. (2024). Diachronic changes in syntactic complexity of science research articles: A comparative study of medicine and mechanical engineering. Scientometrics, 129(3), 1663–1686.
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Yang, Y., & Pan, F. (2023). Informal features in English academic writing: Mismatch between prescriptive advice and actual practice. Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, 41(2), 102–119.
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Yang, Y. (2019). On translation of cultural images in Chang Hen Ge from the perspective of reception theory. Chinese Journal of Applied Linguistics, 42(4), 527–541.
📈 Conclusion
Dr. Yiying Yang’s scholarly contributions offer profound insights into the complexities of academic writing across disciplines. Her meticulous research enriches the understanding of diachronic linguistic changes and highlights the evolving nature of disciplinary discourse. With a strong international academic background and active involvement in high-impact research, Dr. Yang stands as a promising researcher committed to advancing the field of applied linguistics.
