Liza Lee | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr Liza Lee, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taiwan

Prof. Dr. Liza Lee holds a Doctor of Education (E.D.D.) and a Master of Education (E.D.M.) in Music & Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, USA (2002, 1998) 🎓🇺🇸. Her dissertation, Music Education as a Means for Fostering Young Children’s Knowledge of Dual Cultures, reflects her lifelong dedication to multicultural integration through music 🌍🎼. She also earned an M.S. in Music Education (Instrumental Instruction) from Long Island University in 1997 🎷📘, and a B.S. in History from National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan in 1985 📜🇹🇼. She holds certifications as a Kulturemusik Professional Teacher/Music Therapist, and Kindermusik Teacher (ages 0–6) from accredited institutions 🧸🎹. Her further training includes Soundbeam Technology and Sound Therapy with Prof. Phil Ellis at the University of Sunderland and several years of music therapy research at the New York Institute for Social Research 🎧🧪. This robust educational background empowers her interdisciplinary teaching and innovation.

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Education

Experience

Prof. Dr. Liza Lee has served as Dean of the College of Humanities & Social Sciences at Chaoyang University of Technology since 2019, leading academic excellence, curriculum development, and faculty mentoring 💼📚. With over two decades of teaching and research in Taiwan and abroad, she has significantly advanced early childhood education, music therapy, and international collaborations 🌐👩‍🎓. She has delivered invited lectures and workshops in over ten countries including The Netherlands 🇳🇱, Belgium 🇧🇪, Sweden 🇸🇪, Albania 🇦🇱, Vietnam 🇻🇳, Austria 🇦🇹, and the Czech Republic 🇨🇿. Dr. Lee has also served as Scholar in Residence at the State University of New York, Ulster 🇺🇸. Her career blends administrative leadership with innovative research and community-based practice 🎶🌈. Through holistic and inclusive methods, she empowers educators and transforms children’s developmental experiences worldwide 🎵🧒. Her mentorship and interdisciplinary insight contribute greatly to global educational reform and innovation.

Honors and Awards

Prof. Dr. Liza Lee is a multi-award-winning scholar recognized both nationally and internationally for her outstanding research and educational contributions 🏅🌏. She received the Best Paper Award at EduCon Tokyo 2025 and the ECEI Best Paper Award in 2021 ✍️🥇. From 2012 to 2024, she received 10+ Industry-Academia Collaboration Project Awards, highlighting her excellence in bridging research with real-world impact 💡🏭. She has been awarded the Flexible Salary Scheme for Exceptional Talents by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan multiple times (2011–2024) 🎖️💰. Her work on integrating music and technology for special needs children earned her national paper and book awards 📘🧠. Dr. Lee’s service-learning projects have won first and second place awards, reflecting her commitment to community engagement ❤️👥. Her research and teaching excellence have made her a celebrated figure in music education, innovation, and inclusive learning around the world 🌍🎶.

Presentations

Prof. Dr. Liza Lee is a distinguished scholar in early childhood education, integrating music technology into innovative teaching methods 🎵👶. Her recent presentations span global conferences, including the ETEN Conference in Belgium (2025) and ISME in Finland (2024), where she explored storytelling, rhythm, and infant-directed music to boost language development and attachment ❤️📚. Her studies on behavioral sequences and movement patterns under music activities highlight the HMEAYC framework’s impact in preschool settings 🧠🎶. Lee’s interdisciplinary work blends technology, education, and developmental psychology—evident in research involving AI, deep learning, and music therapy for children with special needs 🤖💡. She has presented at IEEE and ACM conferences, exploring EMI learning via social media, holistic music approaches, and synesthetic learning pedagogy 🌍🎤. Her dedication to inclusive, tech-enhanced education has made significant contributions to both academic literature and practical pedagogy in Taiwan and beyond 🎓📈. Prof. Lee continues to inspire global discourse on nurturing young learners through music and innovation.

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Liza Lee’s research centers on music education, therapy, and early childhood development, with a strong emphasis on inclusive and holistic approaches 🎼👶. She explores how music enhances communication, cognitive development, emotional well-being, and cultural identity among children, especially those with special needs or developmental delays 🎧🧩. Her innovative use of Soundbeam technology and multi-sensory environments has transformed therapy and learning for children with disabilities 🌈🛠️. She also studies bilingual education through music and integrates Eastern and Western pedagogical traditions in curriculum design 🌏🎤. Her recent research examines the effectiveness of music education in fostering positive emotions and language skills in foreign language acquisition 📘🗣️. Prof. Lee is a pioneer in applying technology-enhanced music activities in classrooms and therapy settings, producing high-impact studies with international recognition 🧠📊. Her commitment to music as a transformative tool for development and healing has positioned her as a global leader in educational innovation 💡🎶.