Dr. Jenn-Yeu Chen

Jenn-Yeu Chen received a Ph.D. degree in experimental/cognitive psychology in 1987 from State University of New York at Stony Brook (now known as Stony Brook University). He has a broad interest in the theoretical and applied issues related to attention and language processing. Most of his research can be summarized under the conceptual framework of artifact-augmented cognition. Under this framework, cognition is not an isolated phenomenon, but almost always operates in the context of a human created artifactual environment. How cognition and artifacts interact and mutually influence each other is an issue that lies at the center of this research orientation. On the theoretical side, the focus of research is more on cognitive diversity than on cognitive universal, i.e., how cognition varies across cultures, languages, and artifacts (e.g., paper and pencil vs. computer and keyboard). On the applied side, the emphasis is placed on studying how the design of artifacts can better fit the human cognitive system and ensure a net gain of sufficient benefits.

When not working, Jenn-Yeu enjoys his family life, being a dad, cleaning the house (although quite in vain), and cooking. He also loves singing and are often moved by beautiful songs. He values exercise, but that’s something still beyond him. He appears traditional, but is in fact quite unconventional.

Education

Ph. D., State University of New York at Stony Brook, U.S.A, 1987

Interests

• Language production
• Language and cognition
• Technology and extended mind
• Second language acquisition

E-mail: psyjyc@ntnu.edu.tw