About Me

Welcome! I’m Yuekun (Alice) Chen, a graduating senior at the University of California, Irvine, where I’m earning dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychological Science (Cum Laude) and Sociology (Magna Cum Laude) with a cumulative GPA of 3.95/4.00.

Research Interests

My research focuses on understanding trauma, resilience, and mental health across diverse populations. I’m particularly interested in:

• Intergenerational transmission of trauma in military families
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment outcomes
• Cognitive flexibility and anxiety in child protective services workers
• Parental mental health and authoritarian parenting styles
• Cultural adaptation of mental health interventions for Asian populations
• Sleep patterns and circadian rhythms in trauma survivors

Current Research

I currently serve as Lab Manager and Research Coordinator at the Trauma and Resilience Lab at UC Irvine, led by Dr. Alyson K. Zalta. I also work as a Junior Research Specialist in Dr. Jacqueline Kim’s Stress, Coping and Health in Context Lab and as Project Coordinator in the Silver Stress and Coping Lab.

Education & Honors

• University of California, Irvine (September 2021 - June 2025)
  • B.A. in Psychological Science (Cum Laude)
  • B.A. in Sociology (Magna Cum Laude)
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.95/4.00
  • School of Social Ecology Honors Program
  • Dean’s Honor List (11 quarters)
• Johns Hopkins University Summer Program (July 2020 - September 2020)
  • Coursework: Psychological Profiling, Neuroscience

Recent Recognition

• UROP Student Travel Award for 2025 APS Annual Convention ($250)
• Student Travel Assistance for 2025 APS Annual Convention ($500)
• Exceptional Achievement in Undergraduate Research Award (2025)
• UROP Research Experience Fellowship ($450, 2024)

Contact

• Email: yuekunc1@uci.edu
• Phone: (814) 882-2028
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yuekun-alice-chen
• Location: Irvine, CA

Download my full CV: Alice Chen CV