Anna Yi Leung 📖

Anna Yi Leung

Research Scientist in Psycholinguistics and Metascience

Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich

Professional Summary

I am a doctoral researcher specialising in psycholinguistics and reading development. My work explores the cognitive mechanisms of how we learn to read, with a focus on subtyping dyslexia to provide personalised support. Committed to metascience, I integrate open science practices to ensure my research is robust and transparent. Beyond the lab, I am passionate about bridging the gap between science and education. Through Open Education initiatives, I translate complex linguistic theories into practical, evidence-based resources for researchers, teachers, and clinicians. I am dedicated to empowering the global community, supporting diverse learners in our unique and vibrant multilingual environment.
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Education

Dr. in Human Biology

2021

Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich

M.Sc. in Psychology: Learning Sciences

2019
2021

Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich

M.A. in Psychology

2018
2019

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

B.Ed. in Chinese Language

2012
2016

The Education University of Hong Kong

Interests

Causes and profiling of developmental dyslexia Language disorders Cognition of reading Psychological testing Metascience

Experience

Scientific Research Associate

University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich

Full-Time Teacher (Chinese Language & Music)

S.K.H. Tin Wan Chi Nam Primary School, Hong Kong

Freelance Textbook Editor & Intern

The Commercial Press (Hong Kong)

Education

Dr. in Human Biology

Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich

M.Sc. in Psychology: Learning Sciences

Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich

M.A. in Psychology

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

B.Ed. in Chinese Language

The Education University of Hong Kong

Quantitative Methods & Psychometrics
Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)
Multilevel Modelling (Frequentist & Bayesian)
Latent Class & Cluster Analysis
Item Response Theory (IRT)
Programming & Web Development
R & Shiny
Python
HTML
PsychoPy
Praat
Teaching
Language Pedagogies
Cooperative & Problem-Based- Learning
Instructional Design & Assessment
Action Research
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English Fluent
100%
Cantonese Native
100%
Mandarin Fluent
80%
German Advanced
60%
French Intermediate

Featured Projects

Recent Publications
Anna Yi Leung, Daniel Kristanto, Xenia Schmalz (2026). Re-SearchTerms: A Shiny app for exploring terminology variations in psychology and metascience. Meta-Psychology (accepted).
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(2025). A comment on Arechar et al.'s (2023)" Understanding and combatting misinformation across 16 countries on six continents". I4R Discussion Paper Series No. 277, Institute for Replication (I4R).
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, Tatiana Logvinenko
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, Xenia Schmalz (2025). Dyslexia research and replicability: Should we be worried?. Mind Brain and Education.
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Blog

Read my most recent blog posts here:

A Sun is but a Morning Star"—Reading Thoreau's "Walden featured image
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A Sun is but a Morning Star"—Reading Thoreau's "Walden

I finished Henry Thoreau’s “Walden” or “Life in the Woods” in a psychologically-drunk state. I purchased this book back in June as I needed to learn to enjoy solitude during the …

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Is There Real Philanthropy?

Altruism is one of the key topics in education, social and developmental psychology, and of course, humanity. I remembered that a colleague of mine and I were discussing if …

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