Zheng Zhang, PhD
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Zheng Zhang is an Associate Research Scientist in Dr. Murat Gunel's lab in the Department of Neurosurgery 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.
Last Updated on August 09, 2026.
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- The University of Texas at Austin, Special Education (2022)
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Consciousness; Cognition; Emotion; Epilepsy; Stroke; Neuroimaging; MRI; Electrophysiology; Behavioral Research
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A big-picture view of Zheng Zhang's research output by year.
17Publications
310Citations
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2026
Neuroimaging meta-analyses of phonological awareness deficits in children with developmental dyslexia
Zhang Z. Neuroimaging meta-analyses of phonological awareness deficits in children with developmental dyslexia. Brain Imaging And Behavior 2026, 20: 35. PMID: 41784900, DOI: 10.1007/s11682-026-01100-6.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsCitations
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 & Behavior 2025, 172: 110693. PMID: 40913885, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2025.110693.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsCitationsA 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 Structure And Function 2025, 230: 80. PMID: 40459756, DOI: 10.1007/s00429-025-02944-2.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsCitationsAltmetricNetwork 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 Topography 2025, 38: 19. PMID: 39755830, DOI: 10.1007/s10548-024-01096-6.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsCitations
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 And Behavior 2024, 18: 1569-1581. PMID: 39245741, DOI: 10.1007/s11682-024-00919-1.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsCitations
2023
Co‐development among reading, math, science, and verbal working memory in the elementary stage
. Co‐development among reading, math, science, and verbal working memory in the elementary stage. Child Development 2023, 94: e328-e343. PMID: 37427811, DOI: 10.1111/cdev.13962.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricLongitudinal 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 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, 115: 475-501. DOI: 10.1037/edu0000787.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetric
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 Research
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