Dr. Chan’s research focuses on the developmental mechanisms of mathematical thinking and learning across contexts. The first line of her work examines the effects of perceptual and embodied features in the environment on mathematical thinking and performance. The second line of her work investigates the influences of cognitive, social, and affective factors on learning mathematics. She collaborates with interdisciplinary researchers and uses a wide range of methods to study and support mathematical thinking and learning from preschool to early adulthood.

Before joining EdUHK, Dr. Chan completed her PhD in Developmental Psychology at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities (USA), and worked as a postdoctoral scientist in Learning Sciences and Technologies at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (USA). Through her research, she aims to advance the field of child development by identifying malleable factors in, and mechanisms of, mathematical learning, and provide evidence-based recommendations for educational practices that support diverse learners.