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Dr. Fengyang Ma is an Associate Professor in the Center for English as a Second Language (CELS) at the University of Cincinnati's School of Education. Her research focuses on bilingualism's psycholinguistic and neurocognitive mechanisms, particularly lexical processing in bilingual contexts using ERP and fMRI techniques. She holds a Ph.D. in Foreign Languages and Literatures from Tsinghua University (2013) and postdoctoral training at Pennsylvania State University.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Tsinghua University (2013): Psycholinguistics
- Master's, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2006): Linguistics
- Bachelor's, Shandong University (2003): English Literature
Her research interests include bilingual lexical processing, cognitive control in language production, and the neural plasticity induced by language-switching training. She has explored how bilinguals manage language interference and adapt cognitive control mechanisms through experimental paradigms involving ERP and fMRI.
Recent work highlights the role of short-term language training in modulating neural networks for cognitive control, with studies showing enhanced proactive control and adaptive cerebellar networks. Collaborative projects include grants funded by the U.S. Department of Education, focusing on evidence-based practices for English learners.
Dr. Ma has advised on grants totaling $595,874, including roles as a collaborator on federal peer-reviewed initiatives. Her lab (CELS) focuses on applied linguistics and bilingual education. Key awards include federal grants but no named individual honors are listed.
