Zheng Zhang, PhD
About
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Postdoctoral Associate
Biography
Zheng Zhang is a Postdoctoral Associate in Dr. Blumenfeld's lab at Yale School of Medicine. Zheng investigates human behaviors and brain mechanisms of neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy, stroke) from the aspects of consciousness, emotion, and cognition. He applies advanced research methodology and techniques in his current research, including machine learning, electrophysiological approaches, and MRI.
Zheng received his Ph.D. in Special Education from The University of Texas at Austin. In his previous research, he studied brain imaging and behavior on cognition among diverse population (e.g., typically developing individuals, those with neurological disorders). His first-authored papers appeared in top-ranked journals, including Child Development, Journal of Educational Psychology, Developmental Review, Developmental Science.
Departments & Organizations
Education & Training
- PhD
- The University of Texas at Austin, Special Education (2022)
Research
Overview
Consciousness; Cognition; Emotion; Epilepsy; Stroke; Neuroimaging; Electrophysiology; Behavioral Research
ORCID
0000-0003-2727-0345- View Lab Website
Blumenfeld Lab
Research at a Glance
Publications Timeline
Publications
2025
Language impairment in temporal lobe epilepsy: insights from a meta-analysis of fMRI studies.
Zhang Z. Language impairment in temporal lobe epilepsy: insights from a meta-analysis of fMRI studies. Epilepsy Behav 2025, 172: 110693. PMID: 40913885, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2025.110693.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA Network meta-analysis of multi-component reading interventions for students with reading difficulties: Active-ingredient vs. ingredient-interaction?
Peng, P., Wang, W., Lin, L. et al. A Network Meta-analysis of Multi-component Reading Interventions for Students with Reading Difficulties: Active-Ingredient vs. Ingredient-Interaction?. Educ Psychol Rev 37, 85 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-025-10063-xPeer-Reviewed Original ResearchNeuronal substrates of motor impairment after subcortical ischemic stroke: a functional neuroimaging meta-analysis.
Zhang Z. Neuronal substrates of motor impairment after subcortical ischemic stroke: a functional neuroimaging meta-analysis. Brain Struct Funct 2025, 230: 80. PMID: 40459756, DOI: 10.1007/s00429-025-02944-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNetwork Abnormalities in Ischemic Stroke: A Meta-analysis of Resting-State Functional Connectivity.
Zhang Z. Network Abnormalities in Ischemic Stroke: A Meta-analysis of Resting-State Functional Connectivity. Brain Topogr 2025, 38: 19. PMID: 39755830, DOI: 10.1007/s10548-024-01096-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2024
Resting-state functional abnormalities in ischemic stroke: a meta-analysis of fMRI studies.
Zhang Z. Resting-state functional abnormalities in ischemic stroke: a meta-analysis of fMRI studies. Brain Imaging Behav 2024, 18: 1569-1581. PMID: 39245741, DOI: 10.1007/s11682-024-00919-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Co-development among reading, math, science, and verbal working memory in the elementary stage.
Zhang Z, Peng P. Co-development among reading, math, science, and verbal working memory in the elementary stage. Child Dev 2023, 94: e328-e343. PMID: 37427811, DOI: 10.1111/cdev.13962.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLongitudinal reciprocal relations among reading, executive function, and social-emotional skills: Maybe not for all
Zhang Z, Peng P. Longitudinal reciprocal relations among reading, executive function, and social-emotional skills: maybe not for all. Journal of Educational Psychology. 2023 Apr;115(3):475-501. doi:10.1037/edu0000787Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Functionally similar yet distinct neural mechanisms underlie different choice behaviors: ALE meta-analyses of decision-making under risk in adolescents and adult
Zhang Z. Functionally similar yet distinct neural mechanisms underlie different choice behaviors: ALE meta-analyses of decision-making under risk in adolescents and adults. Developmental Review. 2022 Dec;66:101052. doi.org/10.1016/j.dr.2022.101052Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchReading real words versus pseudowords: A meta-analysis of research in developmental dyslexia.
Zhang Z, Peng P. Reading real words versus pseudowords: A meta-analysis of research in developmental dyslexia. Dev Psychol 2022, 58: 1035-1050. PMID: 35311309, DOI: 10.1037/dev0001340.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA meta-analytic review of cognition and reading difficulties: Individual differences, moderation, and language mediation mechanisms
Peng P, Zhang Z, Wang W, Lee K, Wang T, Wang C, Luo J, Lin J. A meta-analytic review of cognition and reading difficulties: individual differences, moderation, and language mediation mechanisms. Psychological Bulletin. 2022 March;148(3-4):227-272. doi:10.1037/bul0000361Peer-Reviewed Original Research