Resume

University of California, San Diego

Cognitive Science (Design & Interaction) B.S.

La Jolla, CA

• Minor: Technology, Innovation, Supply Chain

Pedagogy and Learning Apprentice

UCSD Cognitive Science Department

La Jolla, CA

• Instructional assistant in COGS 101B with Prof. Allen
• Supporting course instruction and student learning in cognitive science by organizing activities
• Led discussion sections strengthening communication of complex concepts

UI/UX Designer Intern

Maroon Group Inc.

Remote

• Contributing to design exploration and product thinking in early-stage setting
• Assisted with user flows, interface ideation, and design iterations

UX Research Intern

Owaves

Remote

• Created user flows, wireframes, and prototypes in Figma
• Conducted 7 interviews with international students and synthesized findings
• Evaluated cross-cultural user interpretation patterns

Industry Analyst Intern

China Grand Prosperity Investment

Beijing, China

• Researched AI, IT, and new energy sectors
• Evaluated company business models and financial performance
• Supported cross-border M&A project assessment

Research Assistant & Volunteer

Southwest University

Chongqing, China

• Participated in a large-scale observational study on cognitive development
• Analyzed brain activity data using neuroimaging tools with 200+ participants

Leader in Startup Client Development Team

Autism Innovation Lab

Remote

• Provided consulting on product positioning and go-to-market strategy
• Conducted competitive analysis for autism education startup

Behavioral Attention Analytics

UCSD Cognitive Science Student Association

• Explores how cognitive load and attentional residue impact focus and productivity
• Designing system tracking user behavior with interventions

Xiushan Huadeng Research Project

China Thinks Big

• Revitalizing the Forgotten Intangible Cultural Heritage
• Led team conducting interviews and surveys (1000+ responses)
• Authored and revised a 20,000-word research paper
• Developed promotional video, cultural products, and AR interactive experience

Intergenerational Care & Elderly Well-being Research Project

China Thinks Big

• Skip-generation child-rearing impact on elderly health in urban China
• Mixed-methods research with literature review and street interviews
• Designed intervention system including content platform and mini program

ESG Innovation Challenge

EY & GaoDun

• Worked on ESG strategy in the food industry
• Recognition: Top 10 International Division

ESG Case Study Competition

KPMG

• Analyzed new energy sector development and supply chains
• Award: Global Top 100

China Thinks Big 2023–2024

National Competition

• Top 5% Paper, National Gold Prize, and Harvard Global Finals Finalist

China Thinks Big 2022–2023

National Competition

• 72-hour research project delivery
• Awards: Third Place Team Showcase, Top 5% Paper, Popularity Award

President

X-Factor Dance Team

• Led a student dance team, organizing performances, workshops, and training
• Performed in 10+ campus events

Operations VP

China Thinks Big

• Managed regional CTB operations and supported student program development
• Organized 10+ workshops and selected as national speaker

Founder & President

MED Dance Club

• Built organization with 50+ members
• Organized cross-school collaborations and public performances
• Directed performance proceeds to charitable initiatives