Eric Hengyu Hu

(He/Him/His)

Eric Hengyu Hu, PhD, is a Research Scientist working for Institute for Social and Health Equity (ISHE) at the University at Albany. He holds a doctoral degree in Educational Policy Studies from Penn State University with a minor in demography. Dr. Hu’s research focuses on sociodemographic disparities in the academic, cognitive and social-behavioral development of early elementary school students, particularly English learners and students with disabilities. He supports various research projects and specializes in advanced quantitative methods to analyze large secondary datasets, ensuring rigorous research outcomes.

Experience

  • 2025–present
    Research scientist, University at Albany,SUNY
  • 2023–2024
    Postdoctoral associate, University at Albany,SUNY

Education

  • 2023 
    Penn State University, Ph.D. in Education policy
  • 2020 
    University of Pittsburgh, MEd in Education Administration & Policy

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