Xueni Pan
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Xueni Pan is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of virtual reality (VR), cognitive science, and social neuroscience. Her work fundamentally explores how immersive digital environments can reveal the mechanisms of human social interaction, with a particular focus on autism spectrum conditions. In her highly cited 2013 study, Pan used VR to demonstrate an atypical interference effect in action observation among individuals with autism, showing that the typical neural and behavioral responses to observing biological versus non-biological actions are altered. This research, which has garnered 56 citations, provided novel insights into the mirror neuron system and social cognition. By leveraging the precise control of VR, Pan has developed groundbreaking methodologies for studying social perception and motor resonance in ecologically valid yet rigorously controlled settings. Her contributions are instrumental in advancing both the theoretical understanding of social cognition and the practical application of VR as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool for neurodevelopmental conditions.
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