David Xiao
Bio
Zizhong (David) Xiao is a 5th year Ph.D. candidate. Prior to UMD, he obtained his bachelors at the University of California, Riverside and did a one year Fulbright teaching abroad in Malaysia. Some of his main research interests include: How do social interactions affect happiness? How do social perceptions shape shared reality and relationships? and How can the Significance Quest Theory be used to build well-being? In the classroom, he is passionate about teaching R studios coding to students who do not necessarily have a coding background. During off-work hours, you can find him at the UMD Eppley Recreation Center lifting weights or participating in half marathons around the DMV area. It is also his life mission to tour all the six Disneylands around the world.