Yi Xu
Professor, Namibia University of Science and Technology
Introduction
Dr. Xu Yi is an Associate Professor at the USC-SJTU Institute of Cultural and Creative Industry at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China. She brings a diverse academic background to her interdisciplinary research. She earned her Ph.D. in social psychology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, a master’s degree in developmental psychology from Columbia University in the United States, and a bachelor’s degree in microelectronics from Fudan University.
Her interdisciplinary research integrates psychology, technology, and cultural studies, focusing on: 1) Human-AI Collaboration: Examining AI’s influence on human decision-making, cognitive development, and social interactions; 2) Cyberculture: Studying the psychological aspects of digital cultural production, dissemination, and consumption, and its influence on broader cultural change; 3) Digital Divide: Exploring technology disparities among women and older adults, aiming to promote equitable access.
