Shanshan ZHEN, 甄珊珊
Assistant Professor · CityUHK Scholars (Profiles) · City University of Hong Kong
Quick answer: Shanshan ZHEN, 甄珊珊 is Assistant Professor at City University of Hong Kong. Shanshan ZHEN, 甄珊珊 shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ 1. Research Internships: Limited voluntary or credit-based opportunities in behavioral decision-making, EEG, and fMRI are available on a competitive basis. Contact Dr. Zhen with your CV, transcript, brief motivation statement, languages spoken, and any relevant lab-based experience.
2. PhD Position in Psychology with Scholarship: Interested applicants should contact Dr. Zhen with a CV detailing th
Research interests
Social and decision neuroscience; decision-making; mentalizing; empathy; prosociality; creative thinking; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology
Methods: behavioral paradigms, fMRI, EEG, TMS/tDCS, Computational cognitive modeling
**For new PhD students, please see Position Available.
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] Deciding for others diminishes model-based decision-making but depends on individual prosociality. Huang, Y., Du, X. & Zhen, S., 2026, In: npj Science of Learning. 11, 14 p., 11.
[2025] Beyond what was said: Neural computations underlying pragmatic reasoning in referential communication. Zhen, S., Martinez-Saito, M. & Yu, R., 1 Feb 2025, In: NeuroImage. 306, 121022.
[2024] 24-Hour movement behaviors and executive functions in preschoolers: A compositional and isotemporal reallocation analysis. Lau, P. W. C., Song, H., Song, D., Wang, J.-J., Zhen, S., Shi, L. & Yu, R., Mar 2024, In: Child Development. 95(2), p. e110-e121.
[2024] Moral characteristics predicting COVID-19 vaccination. Zher-Wen, Zhen, S. & Yu, R., Jun 2024, In: Journal of Personality. 92(3), p. 820-836.
[2024] Understan
Frequently asked questions
Is Shanshan ZHEN, 甄珊珊 hiring PhD students at City University of Hong Kong?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Shanshan ZHEN, 甄珊珊's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: 1. Research Internships: Limited voluntary or credit-based opportunities in behavioral decision-making, EEG, and fMRI are available on a competitive basis. Contact Dr. Zhen with your CV, transcript, b.
What does Shanshan ZHEN, 甄珊珊 research?
Social and decision neuroscience; decision-making; mentalizing; empathy; prosociality; creative thinking; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology
Methods: behavioral paradigms, fMRI, EEG, TMS/tDCS, Computational cognitive modeling
**For new PhD students, please see Position Available.
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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