Yee Lee Shing

Prof. Dr. Yee Lee Shing is a Professor of Developmental Psychology at Goethe University Frankfurt, leading the Lifespan Cognitive and Brain Development (LISCO) lab. She holds a PhD from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2008) and has held positions at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development (MPIB) in Berlin and the University of Stirling, Scotland. Her research focuses on cognitive and neural development across the lifespan, particularly episodic memory, predictive processing, and neuroimaging techniques.

• Department Affiliation: Developmental Psychology Unit, Institute of Psychology
• Lab: LISCO Lab
• Research Center: Member of IDeA at DIPF

Her academic journey includes postdoctoral roles at MPIB, where she supervised three doctoral students awarded the Otto Hahn Medal. She transitioned to academia in Germany after 5 years in Scotland. Key research themes include lifespan brain development, multivariate longitudinal analysis, and the interplay of memory and predictive processing.

Professional milestones include securing an ERC Starting Grant (2018) and relocating to Frankfurt in 2018. Her career reflects a blend of interdisciplinary collaboration and adaptability, shaped by international moves and family commitments.