Jia Zhu
(she/her)
Assistant Teaching Professor
Education
- PhD in Computer Science, Florida International University
- MS in Data Science, Florida International University
Biography
Jia Zhu is an assistant teaching professor in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University, based in Miami.
Zhu strives to use inclusive, hands-on, research-grounded teaching approaches to empower computing students from all backgrounds with the knowledge, mindset, and adaptability to thrive. She completed her PhD with a focus in computing education in 2024, then spent a year as a postdoctoral scholar at Ohio State University, where she researched ways to enhance learning experiences, expand supports, broaden participation, and improve retention in computing education.
Zhu joined Khoury College in 2025, drawn by the college’s culture of inclusive, interdisciplinary learning. She teaches foundational courses in computer science and AI, with the goal of equipping her students to see themselves as confident, capable problem-solvers ready to lead in the computing industry.
In her free time, Zhu enjoys exploring new restaurants, particularly ones that serve Asian food.
