Hyeonjeong Jeong
Professor
Hyeonjeong Jeong is a Professor in the Graduate School of International Cultural studies at Tohoku University, Japan. She is also a member of the Department of Human Brain Science at the Institute of Development, Aging, and Cancer at Tohoku University. My research focuses on the brain mechanisms underlying language processing and second language (L2) acquisition, adopting a brain science approach. Specifically, I investigate linguistic factors in word and sentence processing, exploring the similarities and differences between first and second languages. Additionally, I study the role of context and environment in language learning, examine the neural basis of procedural and declarative memory systems in L2 acquisition, investigate the influence of nonverbal factors on language communication, and explore the relationship between language and emotion, among other varied research topics. My work has been published in reputable journals such as Human Brain Mapping, Bilingualism: Language and Cognition, Language Learning, Brain and Language, NeuroImage, and Neuropsychologia. During the 2016-2017 academic year, I served as a visiting scholar at the Brain, Language, and Computation Lab at Pennsylvania State University. I am an associate editor of the Journal of Neurolinguistics and a member of the editorial board of Brain and Language.
My team conducts interdisciplinary research and actively seeks collaborations with researchers in various fields such as linguistics, education, psychology, and cognitive neuroscience, both nationally and internationally. Consequently, our lab welcomes students and researchers with a keen interest and background in experimental research.
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We warmly welcome those applying for the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship. We provide full support in document preparation and more. We welcome students and researchers to join our team or engage in collaborative research, particularly those with a strong foundation in experimental research, aiming to deepen our understanding of language acquisition mechanisms. If you are interested in discussing your research or exploring potential collaboration opportunities, please feel free to contact me at jeong (@) tohoku.ac.jp.