Ann Huang
PhD Candidate
I am a PhD student in the Research Training Group “Computational Cognition” at the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University Osnabrück. I am part of the Neurobiopsychology lab, where I am advised by Dr. Prof. Peter König. As a creative and analytical researcher with over 3.5 years of experience, I specialize in the intersection of human behavior and technology. I am passionate about working with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions to problems.
- Location
- Wachsbleiche 27, 49090, Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany
- ann.huang@uni-osnabrueck.de
- Phone
- +49 151 23660273
- Ann Huang
Experience
– present
PhD Student at Institute of Cognitive Science
Highlights
- Designed and conducted psychophysics experiments, collecting data from over 70+ participants to produce a structured dataset
- Developed and implemented data pre-processing pipelines in R and Python, including data cleaning, generating bar plots and histograms, and creating features for time series analyses to identify key patterns in the data Built and evaluated logistic regression models with cross validation metrics to investigate history biases in dyadic decision-making, delivering insights that better informed future experimental designs
- Built and evaluated logistic regression models with cross validation metrics, drawing scientific insights that informed future research designs
- Initiated, led and executed year-long scientific projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams of 3-4 members from diverse backgrounds, including computer science, neuroscience, and psychology, ensuring timely project completion
- Published 4 original scientific peer-reviewed articles; distilled complex scientific results into actionable recommendations, including design guidelines in the human-computer interaction (HCI)/computational cognitive science domains
- Supervised bachelor's thesis on the analysis of visual behavior in virtual reality vehicle driving; providing guidance on data analysis, coding best practices, and scientific communication.
- Coordinated on a team of 4 to host the Computational Cognition Conference; secured funding (~4000 EUR) and built the conference website (https://comco23.github.io/) using Jekyll/GitHub Pages with Google SEO tags that optimized visibility, resulting a 13% average click-through rate over 7 months
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Student Assistant at Institute of Informatics / Human Centered-Ubiquitous Media
Highlights
- Prototyped and implemented augmented reality applications to test and validate concepts, providing early understanding into user interactions that accelerated the project's progress
- Collected and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data from 60+ participants using mixed effects models to evaluate user experiences
- Synthesized research findings to present at major conferences, including the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
- Integrated wearable sensors (PLUX Biosignals) for physiological data measurements in a virtual reality simulation project focused on driver-pedestrian communication
- Conducted literature review to support ongoing projects
- Supported graduate-level courses (Physiological Computing and Neuroergonomics; Engineering for Human Factors); wrote coding tutorials on signal processing and graded exams
Education
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MSc in Neuro-Cognitive Psychology from LMU Munich
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BSc in Biological Sciences from University of California, Irvine
Languages
- English
- Fluency: 5-5
- Chinese
- Fluency: 5-5
- German
- Fluency: 3-5
- Dutch
- Fluency: 2-5
Skills
- Programming
- Level: MasterKeywords:
- Data Analysis
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- Sports
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