Junfei Lu

HIGHLIGHTED PUBLICATIONS

1. Lu, J., Maiden, R. J., Lo, C., & Driver, N. H. (2023). Examining burnout and its correlates among rehabilitation counselors: Implications for research and practice. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00343552231176529
2. Lu, J., Brickham, D., Jaeger, B. J., Lo C. (2023). Vocational rehabilitation counselor burnout profiles and mindfulness. Journal of Counseling and Development, 101(2), 204-213. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12461
3. Grenawalt, T. A., Lu, J., Hamner, K., Gill, C., & Umucu, E. (2023): Social isolation and well-being in veterans with mental illness, Journal of Mental Health, 32(2), 407-411. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2021.2022625
4. Li, C., Lu, J., & Kemer, G. (2022). Predictors for Supervisee Disclosure in Supervision: A Mediation Model. Counselor Education and Supervision, 61, 193-203. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceas.12233
5. Woo, H., Lu, J., & Storlie, C. A. (2022). Burnout and scholarly productivity among junior counseling faculty: Mentoring as a moderator. Journal of Employment Counseling, 59, 179-188. https://doi.org/10.1002/joec.12188
6. Lu, J., Potts, C. A., Allen, R. S., Lewis, P. D., & Johnson, K. A. (2021). An exploration of spiritual well-being among homeless people: A hierarchical regression analysis. Journal of Religion and Health, 61(3), 2433-2446. doi: 10.1007/s10943-020-01158-6
7. Lu, J., Potts, C. A., & Allen, R. S. (2021). Homeless people’s trait mindfulness and their resilience – A mediation test on the role of peace and hope. Journal of Social Distress and Homelessness, 30(2), 155-163. doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2020.1774847

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, Editorial Board Member, 2017–Present
• The Journal of Asia Pacific Counseling, Editorial Board Member, 2019–Present

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Junfei Lu is an Associate Professor and currently serves as the Program Coordinator of the Counselor Education Program at The University of Alabama. He earned his Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counselor Education with a minor in Statistics from the University of Iowa, where his dissertation focused on the perceptions of college students regarding microaggressions toward people with disabilities.

Throughout his career, Dr. Lu has made significant contributions to the fields of rehabilitation counseling and counselor education. His research explores various aspects of counseling, including Burnout, Mindfulness and Health, Social Determinants of Health, and Social Biases toward People from Minority/Marginalized Groups. He has published extensively in refereed journals, with his work appearing in respected publications such as the Journal of Counseling and Development, Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, and the Journal of Religion and Health.

In addition to his research, Dr. Lu is dedicated to teaching and mentoring. He has been a primary instructor for numerous courses at The University of Alabama and has served on multiple doctoral advisory and dissertation committees. His commitment to advancing the field is further evidenced by his involvement in securing research grants and his participation in national conferences.

Dr. Lu’s key values of teaching include student-centered, power-balanced, culturally responsive, and relational awareness.