UR Potentials
Yih-Shiuan Lin
Yih-Shiuan Lin, PhD, 33, is a postdoctoral researcher in the Institute of Psychology at the Faculty of Human Sciences at the University of Regensburg.
She is a dedicated mental health advocate, offering workshops through the Center for Graduate & Postgraduate Researchers (WIN) at the University of Regensburg. Her research focuses on understanding how the brain adapts to the missing information in healthy and impaired vision (e.g. age-related macular degeneration).
By using advanced brain imaging, computational modeling, and artificial intelligence, Yih-Shiuan’s research project aims to improve diagnosis and personalized training programs to enhance vision and quality of life. Her favorite spot in Regensburg? The medieval bar "Zur geflickten Trommel" in the old town, where she enjoys food, drinks, and time with friends.
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Alfred Lindl
Dr. Alfred Lindl, 35, is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Educational Data Science at the Faculty of Human Sciences at the University of Regensburg.
Alfred finds it fascinating to work across different scientific fields, including educational science, data science, subject didactics, and classics. He leads the BMBF junior research group FALKO-PV. This group focuses on subject-specific teacher competencies and the predictive validation of professional knowledge tests for teachers in six subjects: German, English, Protestant Religion, Latin, Mathematics and Music.
Alfred's research with FALKO-PV aims to identify the key determinants of student learning outcomes.?This is achieved by examining the characteristics of successful teachers and the quality of teaching in the aforementioned subjects.The findings of this research will contribute to the enhancement of teacher training and ensure high-quality teaching.
In his free time, he enjoys hiking in Regensburg's Winzerer H?hen, a beautiful place to spend time with his family, enjoy the sun, and visit charming beer gardens while taking in the panoramic view of the city.
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Ameka Myrie
Dr. Ameka Myrie, 32, is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Zoology at the Faculty of Biology and Pre-Clinical Medicine at the University of Regensburg.
She describes herself as a lifelong learner driven by a passion for preserving the future of coffee. That's why she's keeping a close eye on the Coffee Berry Borer (CBB), a beetle that has invaded every coffee-producing region in the world, causing significant economic losses each year.? Her research, titled Genetic Variation of the Coffee Berry Borer: Adaptations to Commercial Host Species of Coffee, investigates how this major pest impacts coffee crops worldwide.
By studying the beetle's genomics, Ameka aims to understand its adaptations to different coffee species, with the ultimate goal of improving pest control strategies and safeguarding coffee production. Her study aims to provide a deeper understanding of CBB biology, ultimately contributing to the development of more effective and targeted control strategies.?In Regensburg, she likes to go for walks in Stadtamhof, where the proximity to the Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brücke) offers stunning views of the Danube and a perfect place to meet friends.
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Alexander Scheiter
Dr. Alexander Scheiter, 33, is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Experimental Tumor Pathology at the Medical Faculty at the University of Regensburg.
His career choice as a pathologist often leaves people both fascinated and horrified. Alexander’s research, titled Understanding the Role of CD133 as a Cancer Stem Cell Marker, investigates whether CD133 is simply a marker or whether it actively contributes to cancer stem cell properties.
By studying its effects on the balance of cancer stem cells in cell culture, the early career researcher and his colleagues hope to uncover underlying mechanisms and identify potential therapeutic vulnerabilities. Alexander’s favorite spot in Regensburg is the banks of the Danube near the Steinerne Brücke (Stone Bridge), where he enjoys ice cream in the summer - "for obvious reasons".
Photo: Alexander Scheiter
Zhiyan Wang
Dr. Zhiyan Wang, 31, is a postdoctoral researcher and Humboldt Fellow in the Institute of Psychology at the Faculty of Human Sciences at the University of Regensburg.
Her research focuses on understanding how neuromodulatory systems regulate human behavior and learning. Neuromodulatory systems play a critical role in the regulation of human behavior, including processing reward and punishment signals, adjusting arousal levels, and tracking utility signals from the environment. Imbalances in neuromodulatory signals have been implicated in the pathogenesis of major psychiatric disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and schizophrenia.
Using neuroimaging techniques, Zhiyan investigates how neuromodulatory systems contribute to brain plasticity and explores their impact on psychiatric disorders like ADHD, aiming to uncover how imbalances can lead to maladaptive learning processes. In her free time, Zhiyan can often be found exploring the antique shops in downtown Regensburg where she enjoys talking to the owners to uncover the fascinating stories behind their pieces.
Photo: Zhiyan Wang