Jiabin Shen

Dr. Jiabin Shen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, while co-directing the Center for Neurodiversity Education, Support and Training (NEST) and leading the Pediatric Injury Research Lab. His work bridges developmental psychology with innovative technology applications to address critical pediatric health challenges.

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Life-Span Developmental Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Developmental and Educational Psychology from East China Normal University, Shanghai
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from Zhejiang University, Hangzhou

Dr. Shen's research centers on technology-assisted injury prevention and rehabilitation for children, adolescents, and young adults. He specializes in virtual and augmented reality interventions for traumatic brain injuries, with additional expertise in autism, ADHD, cognitive rehabilitation, and national database analysis. His methodology integrates randomized clinical trials with neuroimaging techniques like functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to develop evidence-based solutions for real-world safety challenges.

Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on pediatric injury mechanisms and prevention strategies, particularly through immersive technologies. His work spans diverse areas including dog bite prevention, drowning reduction, and pedestrian safety, with strong emphasis on culturally adapted interventions for rural populations and neurodiverse youth. The systematic reviews and meta-analyses in his portfolio demonstrate methodological rigor while identifying effective behavioral interventions.

His scientific contributions have been recognized through:

• Early Career Scholarship Award (2020) from the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
• Most Cited Paper Award (2018) from the Journal of Pediatric Psychology
• Outstanding Postdoctoral Scientist for Clinical Research (2018) from Nationwide Children’s Hospital
• APA Achievement Award for Early Career Professionals (2016)

Dr. Shen has secured substantial research funding as Principal Investigator on multiple NIH R00 and K99 grants from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), focusing on virtual reality rehabilitation systems for pediatric traumatic brain injuries. Additional funding includes sponsored research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation for caregiver education programs and Ohio state grants for implicit bias training and cognitive assessment tools. His grants consistently emphasize translational research that converts laboratory findings into practical clinical and community applications.

The Pediatric Injury Research Lab under his direction employs multidisciplinary approaches combining psychology, engineering, and public health to develop and evaluate safety interventions. Current initiatives include virtual reality executive function training, caregiver brain education programs, and culturally tailored injury prevention strategies for rural Chinese communities, reflecting his commitment to global health impact through technology-enhanced solutions.