Dr. Jimmy Y. Zhong (Dr. JZ) is a Cognitive Neuroscientist and Psychometrician / Psychologist who obtained his PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Aging, and Quantitative Psychology (Highest Distinction) from Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA, in 2019. Prior to that, he obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore.

Dr. Zhong graduated as a top scholar from both NUS and Georgia Tech, and had won numerous prizes at both universities. Memorably, he was a Three-time Winner of Atlanta city design contests held by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) at Georgia Tech. He has broad academic interests - ranging from Spatial Cognition and Navigation, Cognitive Aging, the Neuroscience of Consciousness,to Applied Psychology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Notably, he is the proud owner and creator of three psychometric instruments assessing human spatial navigation: the (i) Navigation Strategy Questionnaire (NSQ), the (ii) Virtual Morris Water Maze with the Proximity measure, and the (iii) Strategic Virtual Path Integration Task. The first instrument was designed at NUS and accredited by APA whereas the latter two were created at Georgia Tech and accredited by Spatial Intelligence and Learning Center (SILC), Northwestern University. In addition to these academic achivements, Dr. Zhong is a seasoned Chess Player and Coach (national master class; semi-retired), a Computer Gamer and Programmer, and a YouTuber.

Currently, he is working on applied research involving the design and implementation of state-of-the-art AI tools in biomedicine, education, healthcare, and psychology. Concurrently, he is ardently involved in educating others through lectures, talks, and podcasts across a variety of subjects, including - but not limited to - AI, Psychology, and Chess. His online lectures cover a diverse range of topics such as chess openings, psychological theories, AI-related issues, and book reviews. Particularly popular are his playlists on chess openings, strategies, and commentaries of major chess tournaments (viewable through his YouTube channel - click on link below). This constitutes a key aspect of his broader engagement with online learning platforms, where he explores the intersection of chess, psychology, and cognition.