Dr. Qiang Hao

I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Western Washington University. I am the lead author of Grokking Relational Database Design, an illustrated book published by Manning, one of the largest techincal book publisher. This hands-on guide simplifies complex database design concepts through practical examples and visual explanations.

My research interests include computing education, human-computer interaction, and software engineering. I have published numerous peer-reviewed and widely cited papers in top-tier venues, including ACM Transactions on Computing Education, ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, and Computers in Human Behavior. I am currently working on the learning and teaching of software testing. As a passionate educator, I am also exploring how to produce high-quality video lectures to enhance flipped classrooms and online learning.