Xing Tian

Xing Tian is an Associate Professor of Neural and Cognitive Sciences at NYU Shanghai and a Global Network Associate Professor at the Center for Neural Science, Faculty of Arts and Science, New York University. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a BS in Physics from Peking University. His research focuses on the interplay between action and perception in speech, language, and memory, employing EEG, MEG, fMRI, and computational methods. His work explores neural mechanisms underlying higher-level cognition, such as self-monitoring during speech production, sensory prediction, and multisensory integration.

Education:

• PhD in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science, University of Maryland, College Park
• BS in Physics, Peking University

Research interests emphasize how motor processes influence perception, particularly in speech and language. He investigates neural dynamics using electrophysiological techniques, focusing on topics like auditory hallucinations, sensory-motor adaptation, and cross-modal learning. Recent studies highlight the role of cortical connectivity in speech production and the neural underpinnings of syntactic processing in Mandarin.

Publications reflect a focus on cognitive neuroscience, with contributions to Psychological Science, Current Biology, and Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience. His research bridges theoretical models of cognition and empirical neurophysiological data, emphasizing translational applications in understanding disorders like schizophrenia.

No scientific awards explicitly listed. Courses taught include Behavioral and Integrative Neuroscience, Neural Bases of Speech and Language, and a Neural Science Capstone program. His work integrates behavioral experiments with advanced neuroimaging to address fundamental questions in human cognition.