Psychology Research
With an extensive background in psychology, my expertise lies in understanding human behavior, cognitive processes, and emotional dynamics, which I now apply in the realm of game design. My career began with deep dives into psychological research, exploring areas such as cognitive neuroscience, mental health, and developmental disorders.
Previous and Ongoing Publications
Research Experience
2019.07-2019.10
A study of loneliness and mental health problems.
Beijing Normal University
University of Michigan
Exploring the mediating role of the problem-solving process in the effects of loneliness on psychological ill-being and well-being.
Research Team Member
SPSS | PROCESS | R | Stratified Regression Analysis | Mediation Model Testing
1) Conducted hierarchical regression analysis with the PROCESS plug-in of SPSS, wrote the experimental results report, and made the final poster of the psychology conference
2) Completed 4-authored SCI paper at Impact 3.950(2021).
2019.08-2019.09
Sleep Memory Research
State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning
Beijing Normal University
Exploring the effects of sound cues during sleep on subjects' subsequent memory effectse
Research Assistant
Physiological polysomnography | sleep electroencephalography | electromyography | dermatography and other instruments operation | EEG, ERP data collection and analysis | Matlab with plug-in EEGLAB for EEG data analysis
1) Conducting experiments as a primary subject (determining the sleep stage of the subject based on brain waves, and then stimulating the experimental material based on the sleep
stage)
2) Operating the apparatus to collect data,
3) EEG Data Analysis
2020.07-2020.08
Introduction to Cognitive Science, the Science of Information Processing in the Mind and Brain
University of Cambridge
Examining whether the classic Stroop effect in psychology is influenced by subjects'native language
Research Leader
Experimental Design | E-Prime | PsychoPy 3
1) Experiment design and programming
2) Data Analysis
2020.06-2021.09
Guidelines for Student Development in General High Schools
Department of Basic Education of the Ministry of Education
Writing a career development guide for high school students.
Research Assistant
Interview | Coding Qualitative Data
1) Write major profiles to help high school teens increase their knowledge of college majors (includes all undergraduate subject categories of Chinese universities)
2) Public Science 8,000+ hits on a single article
2021.05-2022.05
Driving Behavior and Human Factors Engineering
Laboratory of Engineering Psychology, Institute of Psychology
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Aggressive driving behaviors
Research Assistant
Qualtrics | SPSS-Process
1) Localized driving anger scale (in line with the Chinese drivers scenarios).
2) Designed experiments, conducted data analysis, and established models that suitable for road traffic scenarios attribution and emotional as intermediary factors of attack.
Practical Experience
2021.09-2021.12
Reading Intervention Program
Beijing Normal University
Dyslexia Intervention
Teaching Assistant
1) Designed and facilitated intervention classes
2) Successfully evaluated and improved children's reading abilities through the implementation of a comprehensive intervention program.
2021.09-2021-12
Innovation of Automotive Glass for Saint-Gobain
Beijing Normal University
Saint-Gobain
Deliver car glass design solutions to the company
UX Designer
Questionnaire | Prototype
1) Conducted user research, including the questionnaire interview, user portrait, user journey figure, brainstorming, and storyboard.
2) Designed automotive glass functions and interactive gestures for affordable users to meet their commuting needs, enhancing the user interaction experience at pain points
2021.12-2022.01
Toy Innovation Design Workshop
Lab for Lifelong Learning Tsinghua University (TULLL)
Design toys for 3-8 years old children
Toy & UX Designer
Prototype
Conducted industry investigation, combining with the characteristics of children's psychological, investigated 3-8 years old children's toys demand, and designed the toys according to the results.
2018.09-2020.06
Volunteer Work
Beijing Normal University
Social Work in Psychology Field
Project Leader
Cognitive Training Design | Game Activity Design
1) Initiated and led cognitive training and companion services for seniors with Alzheimer's and children with mental retardation.
2) Designed interactive games to enhance cognitive skills
3) Successfully secured a start-up grant from the Haidian District Volunteer Program Competition, and managed over 50 volunteers.
2020.10-2021.3
Psychology for Kids
Beijing Normal University
Co-organized with Himalaya
Popularize the psychology of 6- 12 year old children who may encounter problems at their age.
Editor and Writer
Wrote and edited scientific audio transcripts to popularize psychology among 6-12 year-olds, addressing common age-related issues.