Mingchen (Harvey) Zou
A dedicated undergraduate researcher at the University of Rochester majoring in Brain and Cognitive Science. My academic focus lies in cognitive psychology, neurological research, and applied data analysis. I have demonstrated experience in designing psychological methodologies, analyzing complex EEG data structures, and applying statistical models to behavioral phenomena. I maintain a strong commitment to rigorous scientific inquiry, mental health awareness, and the translation of cognitive theory into applied developmental programs.
Research & Leadership
Founder & Lead Researcher
- Initiated research grounded in Allostatic Load Theory, examining associations between biological indicators (sleep quality, fatigue) and mental health among high school students in China.
- Conducted literature review of 15+ papers and led data collection from 200+ participants.
- Implemented simple linear regression (SLR) models and visualization in Python.
Education & Volunteer Program Coordinator
- Delivered an English education program for orphaned children, overseeing recruitment and adaptive curriculum design.
- Conceived and organized an all-English "Mini Marketplace" simulation to boost communicative competence and critical thinking.
Research Assistant (BCI & EEG)
- Manipulated BCI EEG technology to distinguish neuron signals between motor imagination and execution.
- Utilized MATLAB and R Studio to classify, filter, and analyze raw data.
Research Assistant (Social Psychology)
- Investigated rumor/gossip effects on social perception using difference-in-difference (DiD) approach.
- Implemented data cleaning and visualization in R with trend lines and scatter plots.
Education
University of Rochester
Location: New York, US
Core Coursework: Statistics, Cognition, MATLAB, Development, Computer Science (Python)
United World College Costa Rica (UWC CR)
GPA: 36/42
Curriculum: Biology, Psychology, Economics, English L&L, Spanish, Mathematics
United World College Changshu
GPA: 3.6/4.0
Focus: Biology, English B, Chinese A, Mathematics A, Economics