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I study consumer behavior both in the lab and in real-world settings, with a focus on improving welfare for both consumers and firms. My research employs experimental methods to examine consumer decisions and behaviors, along with their implications for marketing management. I am particularly interested in areas such as consumer judgment and decision-making, social influence, choice architecture, and consumer behavior in the digital realm. My goal is to generate insights that can enhance consumer well-being while supporting effective marketing strategies for businesses. Visit https://discovery.nus.edu.sg/1968-zhang-yan/publications to find out more for my publications.
I study consumer behavior both in the lab and in real-world settings. My research employs experimental methods to examine consumer decisions and behaviors, aiming to offer insights for marketing management. I am particularly interested in areas such as consumer judgment and decision-making, social influence, choice architecture, and consumer behavior in the digital realm. My goal is to generate insights that can enhance consumer well-being while supporting effective marketing strategies for businesses.
My Mentoring Style
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Selecting Research Topics?
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Setbacks / Challenges
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Feedback
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Consultation Frequency
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Research Group Meetings
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I hold a weekly lab meeting to discuss research progress and next steps with lab members. PhD students also consult with me regularly to advance their research projects. I teach them experimental design and closely monitor their data analysis. Ultimately, I hope all my students graduate with at least one high-quality research paper, and ideally, a publication in top journals.