Fan Yang

Dr. Fan Yang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on leveraging AI to address health disparities, particularly in marginalized populations. She explores socio-ecological factors in disease prevention, ethical AI implementation, and accessible healthcare solutions.

• Education: PhD and MSW from University of Alabama; B.E. in Software Engineering from Luoyang Normal University

Research interests include AI-driven health interventions, algorithmic bias mitigation, and mobile health applications for dementia care. Her work addresses behavioral health challenges in contexts like the COVID-19 pandemic, examining media influence and psychological factors affecting public health measures.

Key contributions include systematic reviews on AI chatbots for physical activity promotion and analyses of mobile health apps for Alzheimer's management. She also investigates factors influencing adherence to social distancing during pandemics.

No scientific awards listed. Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advisees noted in the provided text. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations across healthcare technology and social work domains.