Hello, I’m Xiao.

Hi, I’m Xiao Yu, a passionate UX Designer and Researcher with a background in Psychology and Information Studies. I specialize in creating user-centered digital experiences and have a strong interest in Human-Computer Interaction and cognitive science. My journey from psychology to UX has equipped me with a unique perspective on understanding user behaviors and needs.

Education

Aug 2022 - May 2024

Sep 2017 - Jun 2021

University of Texas at Austin

MS in Information Science

GPA: 3.97 / 4.0

Zhejiang University

BS in Psychology

GPA: 3.97 / 4.0

Research Experience

Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

Research Assistant, Zhejiang Univeristy

Supervisor: Dr. Xiaoli Chen, Department of Psychology & Behavioral Science, Zhejiang University

  • Research Field: Cue Combination in Human Spatial Navigation

  • Designed and executed experiments to investigate cue combination strategies in human spatial navigation.

  • Analyzed data using R, applying Bayesian models to identify how cues are weighted and integrated.

  • Delivered presentations on research findings and synthesized literature reviews to inform ongoing studies.