Robin Zhengxi SHAO
Associate Professor · Faculty of Social Sciences · The University of Hong Kong
Quick answer: Robin Zhengxi SHAO is Associate Professor at The University of Hong Kong. Robin Zhengxi SHAO shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ We have ongoing projects which can provide internship opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students with a major in Psychology, Neuroscience, or Cognitive Sciences. Please get in touch with me for details.
Research interests
My research interests include
1) affective and cognitive neuroscience on healthy individuals,
2) clinical neuroscience on individuals with mood disorders and “high-risk” populations,
3) the neural, biological and behavioural mechanisms of stress and resilience,
4) brain plasticity induced via neuromodulation.cs
Selected publications (since 2023)
Liu Z, Lu W, Zou W, Gao Y, Li X, Xu G, So KF, McIntyre RS, Lin K*, Shao R*. A preliminary study on brain developmental features of bipolar disorder familial risk and subthreshold symptoms. Biol Psychiatry Cogn Neurosci Neuroimaging 2024: Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1016/j.bpsc.2024.06.005.
Zhao X, Wu S, Li X, Liu Z, Lu W, Lin K*, Shao R*. Common neural deficits across reward functions in major depression: a meta-analysis of fMRI studies. Psychological Medicine 2024; Epub ahead of print. DOI: 10.1017/S0033291724001235.
Shao R#, Man ISC, Lee TMC*. The effect of Slow-Paced Breathing on Cardiovascular and Emotion Functions: A meta-analysis and Systematic Review. Mindfulness 2024; 15: 1-18.
Lu W#, Wu J#, Shao R*, Zou W, Zhang R, Li X, Kong J, Zheng D, Tian X, Gao Y, Yau S, Goldstein B, Xu G
Frequently asked questions
Is Robin Zhengxi SHAO hiring PhD students at The University of Hong Kong?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Robin Zhengxi SHAO's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: We have ongoing projects which can provide internship opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students with a major in Psychology, Neuroscience, or Cognitive Sciences. Please get in touch wit.
What does Robin Zhengxi SHAO research?
My research interests include
1) affective and cognitive neuroscience on healthy individuals,
2) clinical neuroscience on individuals with mood disorders and “high-risk” populations,
3) the neural, biological and behavioural mechanisms of stress and resilience,
4) brain plasticity induced via neurom
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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