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I am a Ph.D. candidate in Experimental Psychology (Cognition & Cognitive Neuroscience) at McGill University, Canada, where I am advised by Dr. Caroline Palmer. Prior to joining McGill, I trained as an audio engineer at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels in China. I then obtained my M.Phil. in Music Technology from the University of Oslo, Norway, where I also worked as a research assistant in the FRONT Neuro Lab at the RITMO Center of Excellence under the guidance of Dr. Tor Endestad and Dr. Alexander Refsum Jensenius

My research focuses on human cognitive processes in music perception and production, with an emphasis on using the nonlinear dynamics approach to quantify rhythmic entrainment. I am especially intrigued by how rhythmic entrainment facilitates human coordination in motor, physiological, and neural oscillations, and how it can be used as an evaluation and therapeutic tool in health-related applications.

Beyond academia, I have a deep passion for classical music. My journey as a concert pianist began at age five, leading to performances in major concert halls and multiple championships at national and provincial levels in China. These experiences have profoundly shaped my interest in music as both an art form and a fundamental perspective on human behavior in science. Nowadays, you can (frequently) find me in Montreal’s Place des Arts auditorium:)

Recent Updates

The first journal article of my Ph.D. is now online in PAIN! It explores how we can better utilize music tempo as a tool to reduce pain. The study has already been featured in several media outlets, including:BBC Music Magazine, Daily Mail, New York Post, CityNews Montreal.

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