معرفی
Yan Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on developing innovative psychometric and statistical methods to address issues in well-being and cognitive development, incorporating causal models, machine learning, and natural language processing. He also explores quantitative methods for analyzing response processes, longitudinal data, and complex distributions. Liu has contributed to studies on exercise interventions for older adults, psychological mediators of behavior change, and technology-enhanced educational tools. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations in health psychology, education, and statistical methodology.
Education: Ph.D. (The University of British Columbia).
Research Interests: Psychometrics, causal modeling (e.g., propensity score matching), machine learning applications in large-scale assessments, and eye-tracking studies on cognitive processes. He emphasizes translating statistical innovations into practical solutions for mental health and educational challenges.
Awards: None explicitly listed.
Advising/Grants: Supervised multiple student researchers (e.g., Dunlop, Ruissen, Chen) across health, education, and quantitative methodology projects. His grants likely support interdisciplinary research in aging populations and statistical innovation.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with Carleton's Psychology department research groups focusing on quantitative methods and applied health psychology.
