His research work focuses on investigating and improving student conceptual understanding, problem solving and learning attitudes in the physics domain. Previously a post-doctoral researcher in the Physics Department at OSU, Ding has led a research group in developing an innovative clicker methodology to effectively promote interactive learning environment in physics classroom. Ding also specializes in development of assessment instruments and quantitative research methods. He has published over a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles, presented many conference papers, and organized a number of workshops at national and international symposiums.