Xuejiao Yin
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Xuejiao Yin is a developmental cognitive neuroscientist whose research explores the neural underpinnings of social interaction in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with a particular focus on how children with autism respond to humanoid robots. Her most-cited work, a 2022 fNIRS study, revealed that young children with autism exhibit atypical prefrontal cortical activation when engaging with humanoid robots compared to typically developing peers—a finding that bridges robotics, neuroscience, and clinical intervention. This study, cited 14 times, has been instrumental in shaping how researchers design robot-assisted therapies for autism, highlighting the potential of social robots to engage children who may struggle with human interaction. Yin’s work is notable for its interdisciplinary approach, combining neuroimaging with behavioral observation to understand how technology can support social cognition. Her contributions are particularly impactful for students and researchers in developmental psychology, human-robot interaction, and clinical neuroscience, offering a window into how the autistic brain processes novel social stimuli. By identifying specific neural markers of robot engagement, Yin’s research paves the way for more personalized, evidence-based interventions that leverage technology to enhance social learning.
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