Yan Xia

Dr. Yan Xia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Learning Systems from Florida State University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Arizona State University's T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics.

• Key research areas: Statistical methods for structural equation modeling, item response theory, categorical/nonnormal/missing data analysis, and applications in special education, child development, organizational behavior, and sports psychology.
• Current appointments: Faculty, College of Education, University of Illinois (since 2025).
• Recent contributions: 2025 Monte Carlo simulation on developmental research generalizability, 2024 work on parallel analysis improvements, and meta-analysis of autism eye-tracking studies.

His methodological work critically examines fit indices like RMSEA, CFI, and TLI in ordered categorical data contexts. Collaborations span autism research, educational interventions, and cross-cultural studies. Publications demonstrate expertise in DWLS/ULS estimation, factor retention, and missing data techniques.

Scientific awards: Not explicitly mentioned in provided texts.

Advising: Accepts new graduate students (2025). No student list provided.