eric chiu cv

Eric M. Chiu, Ph.D. Email: [email protected] Phone: (408) 568-‐2673

SUMMARY OF INTENT

I am an experienced quantitative analyst and human factor researcher with a Doctorate in Cognitive and Information Sciences. My skills span from designing meaningful human behavioral experiments, aimed at generating user centered interfaces and applications, to analyzing and interpreting a wide range of variable-‐scale data sets to produce actionable and applicable insights. My primary research interests are concerned with identifying and optimizing crossmodal interactions and multi-‐sensory integration in the field of human information processing, which I do by designing effective experiments and interpreting the results to produce meaningful and applicable findings. These interactions include both person-‐to-‐person and human-‐to-‐computer interactions. I am looking to use my 8+ years of experience and expertise with numerous quantitative and analytic techniques to solve cutting edge real-‐world problems, as well as optimize business models and applications, by interpreting large-‐scale data sets and creatively identifying actionable insights. Moreover, I am interested to use my knowledge and background in cognitive science, specifically human visual and auditory perception and attention, as well as my experience with human factor research, specializing in designing naturalistic experiments, to creatively optimize user interfaces and applications with a truly insightful user centered perspective.

SPECIALIZED SKILL SETS

Human Factor Research. Design naturalistic human behavioral experiments to test the effectiveness of designs and identify ways to optimizing communication, user experience, and efficiency.• Develop & design effective

experiments • Collect human behavioral data

• Eye-‐tracking & vision science • Reach-‐tracking (computer mouse &

finger/touch screen tracking)

Quantitative & Analytic Techniques. Analyze and interpret a variety of variable-‐scale data sets to creatively develop meaningful and actionable insights.• Linear modeling & multi-‐level regression • A/B testing, ANOVA, & t-‐tests

• Predictive modeling & simulations • Time series & cluster analysis/modeling

Scientific Communication. Write scientific and technical articles & reports, communicate findings and results to a wide range of audiences, and manage, teach, & train others at a university level.

Preferred Tools. R, SAS, Matlab, Python, Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM), SPSS, G*Power, SR Research Experiment Builder (EB), Vicon Nexus, PsyScope, Microsoft Office, iWork, Java, Sound Studio, GarageBand, Audacity, and soldering.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Cognitive and Information Sciences. University of California, Merced Aug 2014 • Doctorate specializing in optimizing Human Information Processing

M.S. in Social and Cognitive Sciences. University of California, Merced Jan 2011 • Masters of Science specializing in Human Perception and Attention

B.A. in Psychology. University of California, Santa Cruz Jun 2007 • Intensive major with emphasis in Cognitive and Personality Psychology

A.A. in Liberal Arts. De Anza College Jun 2005 • Focus on Psychology, Natural Sciences, and Automotive Technology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Factor Researcher. University of California, Merced Aug 08 -‐ Aug 14 • Analyze & interpret a variety of data sets:

data culling, post hoc exploratory data mining, & predictive modeling

• Experimental design, data collection, & literature review

• Technical writing, presenting/reporting findings, & collaborative brainstorming

• Dense-‐sampling measuring techniques: eye-‐tracking, reach-‐tracking (mouse & finger tracking), & motion capture

Caseload Mental Health Worker. 7th Avenue Center Jul 07 -‐ Aug 08 • Manage a caseload of residents/clients: Interact and build rapport with residents, chart

behavior, create treatment plans, lead health/treatment groups, act as liaison between residents and conservators, and advocate for residents.

Assembly Technician & Quality Tester. Fortémedia Jan 01 – Jan 03 • Various hardware assembly duties: soldering and fabrication. Quality testing of components.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING

Dynamics of Music and Language May 2014 University of California, Merced National Science Foundation funded Center for Human Adaptive Systems and Environment • Studying how human adaptive systems interact with their environment

Big Data: Exploratory Data Mining in Behavioral Research Jun 2011 University of California, Davis American Psychological Association funded Advanced Training Institute • Learn to assess predictive value of all possible combinations of variables in a data set

Non-‐linear Methods for Psychological Science Jun 2010 University of Cincinnati American Psychological Association funded Advanced Training Institute • Experience analyzing data for nonlinear structure and generate unique data sets

Summer School in Cognitive Science Jul 2009 New Bulgarian University • Three week intensive series lead by authorities in the field of Cognitive Science • Embodied cognition, computational cognitive neuroscience, collective behavior, etc.

Dynamic Field Theory Summer School Jun 2009 University of Iowa National Science Foundation funded summer school • Acquired mathematical and technical skills to bridge motor control and cognitive function

PUBLICATIONS

Chiu, E. M. & Spivey, M. J. (in prep). Incremental delivery of target identity (not preview) improves visual search.

Chiu, E. M., Rigoli, L. M., & Spivey, M. J. (in prep). Eye-‐tracking investigation of linguistically mediated visual search.

Mandal, S., Ghose, T., Schelske, Y. T. H., Chiu, E., & Spivey, M. J. (2014). Using eye movements to investigate individual differences in linguistically mediated visual search. Journal of Vision. 14(10), 1202.

Chiu, E. M., Thomas, K. A., Persike, M., Quan, J., & Bridgeman, B. (2014). Treading a slippery slope: Slant perception in near and far space. Perception. 43(7), 631-‐646.

Chiu, E. M. & Spivey, M. J. (2014). Timing of speech and display affects the linguistic mediation of visual search. Perception, 43, 527-‐548.

Chiu, E. M., Rigoli, L. M., & Spivey, M. J. (2014). Eye-‐tracking investigation of visual search strategies when mediated by language. In P. Bello, M. Guarini, M. McShane, & B. Scassellati (Eds.), Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society (pp. NUMBERS). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society.

Chiu, E. M. & Spivey, M. J. (2012). The role of preview and incremental delivery on visual search. In N. Miyake, D. Peebles, & R. P. Cooper (Eds.), Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society (pp. 216-‐221). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society.

Chiu, E. M., Hoover, M., Quan, J. R., and Bridgeman, B. (2011). Treading a slippery slope: Slant perception in near and far space. In: Kokinov, B., Karmiloff-‐Smith, A., Nersessian, N. J. (eds.) European Perspectives on Cognitive Science. Sofia, Bulgaria: Cognitive Science Society.

Chiu, E. M. & Spivey, M. J. (2011). Linguistic mediation of visual search: Effects of speech timing and display. In: Kokinov, B., Karmiloff-‐Smith, A., Nersessian, N. J. (eds.) European Perspectives on Cognitive Science. Sofia, Bulgaria: Cognitive Science Society.

Anderson, S. E., Chiu E., Huette, S., & Spivey M. J. (2010). On the temporal dynamics of language-‐mediated vision and vision-‐mediated language. Acta Psychologica,137(2), 181-‐189.

Bridgeman, B., Gaunt, J., Plumb, E., Quan, J., Chiu, E., & Woods, C. (2008). A test of the sensorimotor account of vision and visual perception. Perception, 37, 811-‐814.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Chiu, E. M., Rigoli, L. M. & Spivey, M. J. (2014, July) Eye-‐tracking investigation of visual search strategies when mediated by language. Paper presented at the 36th annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Quebec City, Canada.

Chiu, E. M. (2013, January) The contiguity of mind: Crossmodal interaction and multisensory integration. Invited talk at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern colloquium. Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Chiu, E. M. & Spivey, M. J. (2012, August) The role of preview and incremental delivery on visual search. Paper presented at the 34th annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Sapporo, Japan.

Chiu, E. M. & Spivey, M. J. (2011, July) Incremental Information Mediates Visual Search. Poster presented at the 33th annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Boston, MA.

Chiu, E. M., Hoover, M., Quan, J. R., and Bridgeman, B. (2011, May) Treading a slippery slope: Slant perception in near and far space. Paper presented at the 1st Conference of the European Cognitive Science Society. Sofia, Bulgaria.

Chiu, E. M. (2011, March) The contiguity of mind. Invited talk at the University of Belgrano colloquium. Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Chiu, E. M. & Spivey, M. J. (2011, May) Linguistic mediation of visual search: Effects of speech timing and display. Paper presented at the 1st Conference of the European Cognitive Science Society. Sofia, Bulgaria.

Chiu, E. M. & Spivey, M. J. (2010, August) Linguistic mediation of visual search: The effects of relative timing of speech and display. Poster presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Portland, OR.

Chiu, E. M. & Spivey, M. J. (2010, April) Timing of speech and display affects the linguistic mediation of visual search. Paper presented at the CSU Fresno 31th Annual Central California Research Symposium. Fresno, CA.

Chiu, E. M. & Spivey, M. J. (2010, August) Effects of distance of slope perception: Verbal and motor slant perception in near and far space. Poster presented at the 31st Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Chiu, E. M., Hoover, M., Quan, J. R., & Bridgeman, B. (2009, July) Effects of distance of slope perception: Verbal and motor slant perception in near and far space. Paper presented at the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Embodied & Situated Language Processing. Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Chiu, E. M., Hoover, M., Quan, J. R., & Bridgeman, B. (2009, April) Effects of distance of slope perception: Verbal and motor slant perception in near and far space. Poster presented at the Annual UC Berkeley Conference Meeting of the California Cognitive Science. Berkeley, CA.

Chiu, E. M. & Spivey, M. J. (2009, April) Effects of distance of slope perception: Verbal and motor slant perception in near and far space. Paper presented at the CSU Fresno 30th Annual Central California Research Symposium. Fresno, CA.

Quan, J. R. & Chiu, E. M. (2007, May) The effects of experience on slope perception. Poster presented at the Conference Meeting of the Stanford Undergraduate Psychology. Palo Alto, CA.

Quan, J. R. & Chiu, E. M. (2007, May) The effects of experience on slope perception. Poster presented at the Conference Meeting of the San Jose State University Spartan Psychological Association Research. San Jose, CA.

INVITED TALKS

Chiu, E. M. (2013, January) The contiguity of mind: Crossmodal interaction and multisensory integration. Invited talk at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern colloquium. Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Chiu, E. M. (2011, March) The contiguity of mind. Invited talk at the University of Belgrano colloquium. Buenos Aires, Argentina.

AWARDS, GRANTS, & FELLOWSHIPS

Graduate Summer Fellowship. UC Merced ($4,500) 2014

Graduate Summer Travel Grant. UC Merced ($1,300) 2014


Graduate Summer Travel Grant. UC Merced ($1,500) 2013


Glushko Cognitive Science Graduate Student Travel Grant. UC Merced ($1,000) 2012

Graduate & Research Council Travel Grant. UC Merced ($400) 2012

Graduate & Research Council Summer Fellowship. UC Merced ($4,500) 2012

Graduate Student Association Travel Grant. UC Merced ($500) 2011

Graduate Division Summer Fellowship. UC Merced ($400) 2011


Graduate Student Association Travel Grant. UC Merced ($400) 2010



Social and Cognitive Science Travel Grant. UC Merced ($1,500) 2010

Summer School Scholarship. New Bulgarian University ($1,500) 2009


Department of Psychology Research Achievement Award. UC Santa Cruz 2007

College Nine Student Grant. UC Santa Cruz ($100) 2006

Department of Psychology Student Grant. UC Santa Cruz ($150) 2006

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Cognitive Science. UC Merced Spring 2014

Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Cognitive Science. UC Merced Spring 2013

Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Psychology. UC Merced Fall 2012

Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Psychology. UC Merced Spring 2012

Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Cognitive Science. UC Merced Fall 2011

Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Psychology. UC Merced Spring 2011


Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Linguistics. UC Merced Spring 2010


Teaching Assistant: Judgment and Decision Making. UC Merced Spring 2009

Teaching Assistant: Cognitive Psychology. UC Merced Fall 2008

SERVICE & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Reviewer 2014 Perception

UAW LOCAL 2865: Unit Chair. 2013 – 2014 (Elected position) University of California, Merced

University of California Student Association: Campus Organizing Director. 2012 – 2013 University of California, Merced

Reviewer. 2012 Acta Psychologica

Reviewer. 2012 Cognitive Science Society Proceedings

Teaching Assistant Representative. 2011 – 2013 Transportation and Parking Services Advisory Committee University of California, Merced

UAW Local 2865: Recording Secretary. 2011 – 2013 (Elected position) University of California, Merced

Reviewer. 2011 Cognitive Science Society Proceedings

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Artist. I have identified as an artist my entire life. My favorite mediums being oil paints, graphite, and chalk pastel. People are my favorite subject matter.

Musician. I have been a bassist for the past 15+ years in ensembles ranging from blues and jazz to rock and punk. I also enjoy playing the piano, guitar, and drums.

Athlete. I am an avid tennis player that also adores the outdoors (e.g., camping, hiking, and bicycling). I have also regularly participated in team sports, such as flag football and soccer.

Automotive. I am an automotive technology enthusiast. I enjoy working on cars and motorcycles and have completed courses in automotive technology. I thoroughly enjoy motorcycling and automotive racing.

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