Yingying is an associate professor specializing in using advanced brain imaging techniques (e.g., fMRI, DWI, fNIRS, MEG) to examine brain plasticity due to sensory loss and to study brain development during literacy and language acquisition. Her ongoing projects include the identification of brain factors that predict speech perception outcomes for cochlear implant candidates and the examination of the neural basis of reading in children who are deaf/hard of hearing. She is committed to interdisciplinary research and collaboration to bridge brain, behavior, and clinical sciences. She also encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and get involved in research early.