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I'm Helen

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Who Am I?

About Me

I work at the intersection of human–computer interaction, neurotechnology, and digital health, creating technologies that connect human cognition, behavior, and wellbeing. My interests focus on wearable systems, physiological sensing, and brain–computer interfaces (BCI) for health monitoring and neurorehabilitation. I’m especially interested in designing practical, human-centered tools that translate insights from neuroscience and engineering into everyday applications. With a background in speech and language pathology, rehabilitation science, and cognitive neuroscience, I approach health technology design from both human and technical perspectives. At NeuraLight and the Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology, I have worked on hardware prototyping, neural signal analysis, and mobile app development for cognitive and behavioral assessment. I aim to make interactive technologies not only instruments of measurement, but also bridges that enhance accessibility, communication, and wellbeing.

Education

M.A. in Speech and Language Pathology, 2020.9 – 2023.6
Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing, China
B.Sc in Rehabilitation Therapy, 2016.9 – 2020.6
Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China

Experience

Research & Development Specialist

NeuraLight (Brain–Computer Interface Company)2025.7 – present

• Designed and executed testing protocols to validate BCI hardware

• Developed hardware prototypes for neural signal acquisition

• Developed mobile apps for BCI data acquisition, visualisation, and control

• Collaborated with teams to integrate hardware and software for BCI systems

• Documented results and contributed to design iteration and improvement

Research Assistant (PI: Yaqiong Xiao)

Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology2024.11 – 2025.6

• Designed behavioural and cognitive assessments for children

• Preprocessed child MRI data and performed quality control

• Conducted fNIRS experiments and collected multi-modal data

• Performed standardised developmental assessments

• Processed and encoded speech data

• Performed encoding analysis linking fNIRS response to naturalistic movie stimuli

• Developed mobile-based parental questionnaires and training tools

Research Assistant (PI: Yaqiong Xiao)

Shenzhen Institute of Neuroscience2023.6 – 2024.10

• Preprocessed pediatric MRI data and performed quality control

• Recruited participants and coordinated imaging-based research protocols

• Developed user interfaces and digital content for public-facing health platforms

• Conducted statistical analyses on multi-modal neuroimaging data (MRI, fNIRS, EEG)

• Collected and preprocessed fNIRS and EEG data in child neuroimaging studies

• Prepared experimental stimuli and conducted cognitive and developmental assessments

Intern (PI: Joji Tsunada)

Chinese Institute for Brain Research2022.6 – 2022.8

• Labelled vocalizations of marmosets for neural-behavioural alignment

• Preprocessed ECoG data for neural signal analysis

• Supported cross-species neuroscience research

Intern

Speech Rehabilitation Center, BLCU2021.10 – 2021.12

• Supported individualised therapy plans for children with hearing impairments

• Designed cognitive training games for children with autism spectrum disorder

Intern

Yangzhi Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital of Tongji University2019.6 – 2020.4

• Managed and tracked rehabilitation cases under supervision

• Conducted initial patient assessments and documented progress

• Administered speech and language therapy for patients with various disorders

• Educated patients and families on therapy techniques and home exercises

• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimise patient care

• Participated in team meetings and case discussions to enhance treatment plans

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My Skills

Frontend

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
Bootstrap

Backend

Node.js
Express
MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL

Data Science

Python
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Scikit-learn
Pandas
NumPy
Matplotlib
Seaborn

Tools

Git
VS Code
Jupyter
Figma
Canva