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-Maximilians-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, practitioners, and parents by connecting insights across fields.

Education

Dr. in Human Biology

2021
Present

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

Guest Researcher

University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich

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

Research Methods & Psychometrics
Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)
Multilevel Modelling (Frequentist & Bayesian)
Latent Class & Cluster Analysis
Item Response Theory (IRT)
Conceptual Analysis
Programming & Web Development
R & Shiny
Python
HTML
PsychoPy
Praat
Teaching
Language Pedagogies
Cooperative & Problem-Based-Learning
Embedded E-Learning
Instructional Design & Assessment
Action Research
100%
English Fluent
100%
Cantonese Native
100%
Mandarin Fluent
80%
German Advanced
60%
French Intermediate

Featured Projects

Recent Publications
Recent Blog Posts
The Autism Behaviour We Often Misunderstand (Part 2) featured image

The Autism Behaviour We Often Misunderstand (Part 2)

A podcast episode in which we discussed sensory sensitivity in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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The Autism Behaviour We Often Misunderstand (Part 1)

A podcast episode in which we discussed the social difficulties and language characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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Walk Alongside Children with ADHD

I’ve recently invited an old classmate and a close friend, Kathy, to record a podcast episode together. We discussed the gap between ADHD research findings and the realities of …

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