Yiyi Wang

ABOUT ME

Starting in October 2026, I am an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Psychology at Beijing Normal University. Here's my recent CV.

I received my B.S. in Psychology from Beijing Normal University in 2018 and my Ph.D. in Psychology from Peking University in 2023, under the supervision of Professor Yanjie Su. From 2023 to 2026, I was a postdoctoral researcher working with Professor Amanda Woodward in the Infant Learning and Development Laboratory at the University of Chicago. My research focuses on the development of moral inference (i.e., how individuals judge others’ moral character) and how moral inference influences emotions and behaviors during early childhood. I use both behavioral and neuroimaging methods (especially EEG) to explore the above questions. I also work with Drs. Wanze Xie, Paul L. Harris, Kelsey Lucca, and Hilal Sen on different projects. To learn more about my work, see Research and Publications. Here's my recent talk about Manybabies 4 at the 2022 Big Team Science Conference. 

During my Ph.D. study, I really appreciate the help and mentoring from different mentors and senior students around the world. Their support and encouragement mean so much to me. Though I am still in the early stage of my academic career, I am committed to becoming a good mentor and am very willing to share my knowledge and experience with those who need them.