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Xian Zhao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. He is based in Porter Hall 255B on the Athens Campus and is actively engaged in research and teaching in social and experimental psychology.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Social Psychology with a minor in Quantitative Psychology, University of Kansas (2018)
- M.Ed. in Applied Psychology, Beijing Normal University (2013)
- B.S. in Psychology, Central China Normal University (2010)
Dr. Zhao's research centers on intergroup relations, aiming to promote peace and justice through interdisciplinary inquiry. His work spans psychology, management, marketing, and education, addressing critical societal issues such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), race, gender, poverty, culture, human-robot interaction, and climate change. He utilizes a wide range of methodologies including laboratory and field experiments, online studies, longitudinal and daily diary designs, natural language processing (NLP), and archival data analysis.
His recent publications reflect a strong focus on racial and cultural dynamics in social perception and immigrant integration, published in top-tier journals like the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. These works demonstrate a consistent trend in examining systemic biases, identity, and social hierarchies using both experimental and computational methods.
Dr. Zhao has held postdoctoral research positions at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University (2022–2024), and the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto (2018–2022), highlighting his strong interdisciplinary training and research network.
He currently advises graduate students including David Sweeney, Xiaoya Huang, and Tyler Parker-Rollins. Although he is not currently accepting new Ph.D. students, he emphasizes inclusivity and encourages applicants from historically underrepresented groups and those with interdisciplinary interests.
He is involved in research addressing pressing organizational and societal challenges, though specific grant information is not listed in the provided text.
