Research Interests：
- Education Development, Education Policy and Planning, Regional Cooperation in Education, Primary Education, Human Capital, Education for Minorities
Education：
- Doctor of Philosophy, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (Expected: Oct. 2027)
- Master of International Studies, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (Sep. 2024)
- Bachelor of Arts, Faculty of Japanese, China Three Gorges University (Jun. 2022)
Experiences：
- Teaching Assistant, Theory of Educational Development (Professor Mari Shojo), Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (2025/08/19-2025/08/22)
- Teaching Assistant, African Politics and Economics (Professor Motoki Takahashi), Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (2025/08/25-2025/08/28)
- Research Assistant supervised by Dr. Keiichi Ogawa, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (Mar.-Apr. 2024)
- Internship at World Bank (online) (Jan. – Mar. 2025)
- Research Assistant (Nov. 2024)
- Research Assistant (Mar. 2024)
- Internship at Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao PDR (Feb.2024)
Publications：
- N/A
Academic Associations：
- The Japan Society for International Development (JASID)
- Japan Comparative Education Society (JCES)
- Japan Society for Africa Educational Research (JSAER)
Academic Conference Presentation：
- Jiling, Y. “An Analysis of the Influence of Sociolinguistic Factors on Primary School Students’ Academic Achievements in Lao PDR” Proceedings of the 35th Japan Society for International Development Annual Conference, p.28, 2024 (E)
- Jiling, Y. “Analysis of the Influence of the Nexus of Lao Household Characteristics on Primary School Students’ Academic Achievements” Proceeding of the 21st International Education Development Forum, p. 23, 2024, (E).
- Jiling Y. “Analyzing the Influence of Home Language on Primary Students’ Academic Achievements in Lao PDR” Proceedings of the 60th Japan Comparative Education Society Annual Conference, p.49, 2024. (E)
- Jiling Y. “Analyzing the Influence of Home Language on Primary Students’ Academic Achievements in Lao PDR” Proceedings of the 25th Japan Society for International Development Spring Conference, p34, 2024 (E)
- Jiling Y.“Analyzing the Influence of Instructional Language and Home-Based Parental Involvement on Grade 5 Students’ Academic Achievements in Lao PDR” The 20th International Education Development Forum, Nagoya University, October, 2023.
Language/ Skills：
- Chinese (Native), Japanese (Fluent), English (Fluent) and Korean (Beginner)
- STATA,R
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Pr,Ps,Ae
Awards
- Next-Generation Outstanding Doctoral Human Development Project through Co-creation in Different Fields, October 2024.
- Kobe University International Student Support Association Scholarship, April 2023.
- JASSO scholarship, November 2022.
Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar:
My name is Yao Jiling. I’m so glad to be a member of Professor Ogawa’s seminar. Here we can share our ideas or experience with his students from many different regions of the world. In the meantime, we can also get in touch with many seniors who have both extensive academic knowledge and rich work experience in international organizations. Of course, in this big family, everyone will help each other and make progress together. Professor Ogawa will also give us suitable tips on how to improve ourselves. Joining Professor Ogawa’s seminar enables us to learn a lot of academic knowledge as well as improve practical skills.
It’s a great opportunity for those who are interested in education and development. Come and join us.
