Anna Yi Leung 📖

Anna Yi Leung

Research Scientist in Psycholinguistics and Metascience

Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich

Professional Summary

I am a doctoral researcher in psycholinguistics at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, formerly trained and served as a Chinese language teacher in Hong Kong primary and secondary schools. My research revolves around the cognitive mechanisms underlying reading development and the methodology used to identify subtypes of developmental dyslexia. I also build infrastructures based on metascientific principles to help synthesise research findings in psychological sciences. I am committed to bridging the gap between scientific research and the actual practice in the educational and clinical settings. My goal is to translate cross-disciplinary knowledge for researchers, educators, pracitioners, and parents by connecting insights across fields.

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
100%
English Fluent
100%
Cantonese Native
100%
Mandarin Fluent
80%
German Advanced
60%
French Intermediate

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I Asked Gemini: What Is the Most Replicable Language Phenomenon?

I once chatted with colleagues who study word acquisition, and we generally agreed that the most replicable phenomenon in language research is the Word Frequency Effect. Out of …

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Science Is Not a Golden Rule: A Teacher’s Journey into the Replicability Crisis

When I was studying education at university, I strongly believed in one thing: scientific research backed with empirical evidence was trustworthy. It must be. If a paper contained …

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When ChatGPT Meets the Oxford Dictionary

Recently, I’ve been collaborating with an old friend (who is now a language teacher in Hong Kong) from my Bachelor’s programme in Chinese Language Education to produce a podcast …

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