Jun Ai is an Assistant Professor of Integrated Early Childhood Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Dr. Ai earned her Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Kansas (#1 public special education graduate program); she is also a doctoral-level board certified behavior analyst (BCBA-D).
Dr. Ai has been serving children with or at risk for developmental delays and disabilities since 2011 through clinical intervention, research, teaching, and supervision. Her scholarship focuses on early intervention, early social emotional learning, positive behavior support, and early childhood inclusive education. As a behavioral analyst and an inclusive education advocate, Dr. Ai strives to utilize applied behavior analysis principles and techniques in naturalistic settings. Dr. Ai is the founding member of the Chinese American Association for Autistic Community. She demonstrates cultural responsiveness in her research, teaching, and service.