Assist. Prof. Dr. Mo Chen, University of Saint Joseph (Macao), Macau
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mo Chen is an accomplished academic and certified behavior analyst with extensive experience in special education and educational psychology. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 2016, with a focus on Special Education and Quantitative Methods in Education. She also holds an M.Ed. and B.A. from Beijing Normal University, China, specializing in Children Psychological Measurement and Special Education. Dr. Chen is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Saint Joseph in Macau SAR, China. She has previously held roles as a Research Scientist at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and as a Behavior Therapist in the U.S.
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Education Background
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mo Chen holds a diverse educational background. She completed her Ph.D. in 2016 from the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, with a major in Special Education and a minor in Quantitative Methods in Education. Prior to this, she earned her M.Ed. in 2010 from the Faculty of Education at Beijing Normal University, China, specializing in Children Psychological Measurement and Assessment. Dr. Chen’s academic journey began at Beijing Normal University, where she obtained a B.A. in Special Education in 2007, as well as a Double B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literature from the School of Foreign Languages and Literature at the same institution in the same year.
Professional Certification
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mo Chen is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral (BCBA-D), a prestigious certification she has held since 2017. This certification, identified by number 1-17-29042, signifies her expertise in behavior analysis at the doctoral level. The BCBA-D credential demonstrates her advanced skills in assessing and implementing behavioral interventions, particularly in educational settings for individuals with special needs. It reflects her commitment to evidence-based practices and her capability to conduct and supervise high-level behavioral analysis research, making significant contributions to the field of special education and applied behavior analysis.
Honors and Awards
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mo Chen has an impressive academic record marked by numerous accolades in the field of special education. In 2018, she was nominated for the prestigious Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who®. Dr. Chen secured a full scholarship at the University of Minnesota from 2010 to 2015, including a Graduate Fellowship in the first year. Her exemplary performance at Beijing Normal University (2003-2010) was recognized with multiple scholarships, an Excellent Graduate award, and honors for her exceptional Bachelor Thesis. These achievements reflect her dedication and excellence in her academic pursuits.
Teaching Experience
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mo Chen has received numerous accolades throughout her academic career. In 2018, she was a nominee for the prestigious Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who®. She secured a full scholarship at the University of Minnesota (2010-2015) and a Graduate Fellowship (2010-2011). Her outstanding performance at Beijing Normal University earned her multiple scholarships (2003-2010), along with recognition as an Excellent Graduate and for her exceptional Bachelor Thesis. These achievements highlight her dedication and excellence in the field of special education.
Research Focus
Dr. Mo Chen’s research primarily focuses on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), particularly for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Her work involves examining the effectiveness of speech-generating devices (SGDs), iPad-based interventions, and picture exchange communication systems to improve communication skills in children and adults with disabilities. Dr. Chen has contributed significantly to inclusive education, communication modality sampling, and interventions aimed at increasing task engagement and social inclusion. Additionally, she has explored the cognitive aspects of Chinese character recognition and the impact of cultural factors on adaptive behavior measures, highlighting a multidisciplinary approach to improving the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Publication Top Notes
- 🗣️ “Comparing single case design overlap-based effect size metrics from studies examining speech generating device interventions” – 69 citations, 2016
- 🌏 “Inclusive education in Asia: Insights from some country case studies” – 46 citations, 2021
- 📚 “Describing treatment intensity in milieu teaching interventions for children with developmental disabilities: A review” – 44 citations, 2014
- 🧠 “Communication Modality Sampling for a Toddler With Angelman Syndrome” – 41 citations, 2013
- 📱 “Comparing First Graders’ Attitudes and Preferences Toward a Peer Using an iPad®-Based Speech-Generating Device and a Non-Electronic AAC System” – 27 citations, 2016
- 📊 “Significant regional inequalities in the prevalence of intellectual disability and trends from 1990 to 2019: a systematic analysis of GBD 2019” – 18 citations, 2022
- 👪 “Construct, Convergent, and Discriminant Validity of the Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale for Singapore” – 17 citations, 2019
- 🧩 “Teaching a child with autism to request breaks while concurrently increasing task engagement” – 15 citations, 2015
- 🧑🏫 “Evaluating acquisition, preference, and discrimination in requesting skills between picture exchange and iPad®-based speech generating device across preschoolers” – 10 citations, 2021
- 🧩 “Supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder in Singapore” – 8 citations, 2022