👨🔬 Dr. JunYun Zhang – Academic Profile
Dr. JunYun Zhang is an Associate Professor at the School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences at Peking University, China. He has been a key figure in the academic world since 2012, holding various positions, including Assistant Professor at Peking University and a visiting scholar/postdoc at the University of California, Berkeley. His diverse career also includes a lecturer role at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience & Learning, Beijing Normal University.
🎓 Educational Background
Dr. Zhang completed his Ph.D. in Neurobiology from the Institute of Neuroscience, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he worked under the mentorship of Cong Yu. His academic journey began with a B.S. in Special Education from East China Normal University, laying the foundation for his future research in cognitive sciences.
🧠 Research Interests
His primary research areas encompass visual perception and cognition, as well as learning and memory. Notably, Dr. Zhang explores topics such as perceptual learning, amblyopia (a visual disorder), and visual crowding, where he investigates how the brain processes and learns visual stimuli, even in challenging conditions.
💡 Research Grants
Dr. Zhang has received several prestigious grants, including significant funding from the Natural Science Foundation of China for projects spanning 2024 to 2027, 2020 to 2023, and earlier years. These grants support his ongoing research into visual perception and learning mechanisms.
🎤 Conference Presentations & Moderation
Dr. Zhang has actively contributed to numerous conferences, where he not only presents his work but also moderates sessions. He has been a part of invited symposia and workshops worldwide, including events in Geneva, Switzerland, and Nara, Japan. His conference talks span high-profile events such as the Vision Science Society and European Conference on Visual Perception.
⚙️ Professional Activities
Dr. Zhang plays a vital role in the academic community through editorial duties. He is an Associate Editor for Frontiers in Psychology – Consciousness Research and reviews for multiple prestigious journals like Vision Research and PLOS One. He is a member of renowned organizations such as the Vision Sciences Society and the Society for Neuroscience.
📚 Teaching Contributions
Dr. Zhang’s commitment to education is evident through his involvement in both undergraduate and graduate courses. He teaches a variety of subjects, including Vision & Visual Arts, Experimental Psychology, and Perceptual Learning, and has developed specialized graduate courses on research methods and perceptual processing. His passion for cognitive sciences and his experience continue to inspire future generations of researchers.
Dr. Zhang is a dedicated scholar, deeply engaged in both research and teaching, with a significant impact in the fields of visual perception and cognitive neuroscience. 🌍