CV - Xuanci Zheng (郑玄词)

Education

University of Cambridge, Department of Psychology Cambridge, UK

MPhil in Biological Science (Psychology) 10/2021 – 02/2023
- Concentration: Neuroimaging data processing, Psycholinguistics, Natural Language Processing
- Dissertation: The modification of high‑level attentional processing in bilingualism

Tongji University, College of Electronics and Information Engineering Shanghai, CN

B.E. Computer Science and Technology 09/2016 ‑ 06/2020
- Concentration: Machine Learning, Brain‑Computer Interface (BCI)
- Coursework: Machine learning, Natural Language Processing, Algorithm Analysis and Design, Database Systems, Data Structures, Wed Technology, Operating System
- Dissertation: Motor Imagery Brain Computer Interface based on Transfer Learning (Awarded Excellent Thesis, Tongji University)

Research Experience

11/2023 – present: Research Assistant

Centre for Neuroscience in Education, University of Cambridge
Research Topic: EEG‑based BCI for Developmental Dyslexia and Developmental Language Disorder.
Responsibility: model construction, EEG data collection with children
Supervisor: Prof. Usha Goswami

11/2022 – 10/2023: Research Assistant

Computational and Biological Learning Lab, University of Cambridge
Research Topic: Temporal regularity of chronic pain
Responsibility: Experiment design and conduction; Data analysis; Model construction (fMRI, behavioral data); Paper writing
Additional work: Provide forms of mentorship to MRes students; Patient and public involvement
Supervisor: Dr. Flavia Mancini

10/2021 – 10/2022: MPhil Student

Brain, Language and Bilingualism Lab, University of Cambridge
Research Topic: The modification of high‑level attentional processing in bilingualism.
Responsibility: Data processing, Algorithm design, Data analysis, Thesis writing
Supervisor: Dr. Mirjana Bozic

03/2019 ‑ 03/2021: Research Student

Brain Cognition and Computation Laboratory, Tongji University
Research Topic:
- Multiple session classification of EEG signals based on Transfer Learning and Common Spatial Pattern
- Pattern analysis of ERP feature of Chinese vocabulary processing under TMS
- Stroke recovery based on body ownership BCI system in Virtual Reality
Responsibility: EEG data collection and preprocessing, Algorithm implementation, Model verification, Software development
Supervisor: Dr. Jie Li and Prof. Jie Zhuang

Publications

Zero-Shot Learning for EEG Classification in Motor Imagery-Based BCI System

Duan, L., Li, J., Ji, H., Pang, Z., Zheng, X., Lu, R., ... & Zhuang, J. (2020). Zero-shot learning for EEG classification in motor imagery-based BCI system. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 28(11), 2411-2419.

Task Transfer Learning for EEG Classification in Motor Imagery‐Based BCI System

Zheng, X., Li, J., Ji, H., Duan, L., Li, M., Pang, Z., ... & Tianhao, G. (2020). Task Transfer Learning for EEG Classification in Motor Imagery‐Based BCI System. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine, 2020(1), 6056383.

Hidden rhythms of chronic musculoskeletal pain

unpublished

Skills

Research Interest

Brain‑Computer Interface, Computational Neuroscience, Psycholinguistic, Machine Learning

Programming

(Proficient) Python, MATLAB, C++, JavaScript, HTML/CSS; (Familiar)R, SQL, Java

Miscellaneous

Linux, $\LaTeX$, Git.

Frameworks and Tools

Machine learning frameworks: Keras, PyTorch, scikit‑learn, Stan
Psychology and neuroimaging toolbox: MNE-python, EEGLAB, E‑Prime, Psychopy, Prolific, Qualtrics
Website framework: Django, bootstrap, jQuery, wordpress

Achievements

2020 The First Prize, Excellent Graduate of Tongji University China

2020 The First Prize, Excellent thesis for graduating student of Tongji University China

2019 The First Prize, The Challenge Cup‑2019 of Tongji University China

2018 The First Prize, Tongji Scholarship for Social Practice China

2018 The Third Prize, CUMCM (Contemporary Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling) of Shanghai China

2017 The Third Prize, Tongji Scholarship of Excellence China

Xuanci Zheng (郑玄词)

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