CCU HSU LAB
Clinical Neuropsychology and Aging
Principal Investigator
Professor Yen-Hsuan Hsu
(pronounced “yen-shwen shü”; a.k.a. Olivia Renzella)
Department of Psychology, National Chung Cheng University
Expertise & Research Interests
Professor Yen-Hsuan Hsu specializes in clinical neuropsychology. Her research focuses on cognitive aging, neurocognitive disorders, and the relationship between cognitive functioning and everyday life in older adults. Guided by clinically relevant questions, she uses empirical research to understand cognitive changes, with a growing emphasis on cognitive interventions and approaches to supporting cognitive health in later life.
Academic Background & Service
Current Appointments Professor, Department of Psychology, National Chung Cheng University Deputy Director, Institute of Age, Work & Wellbeing Education Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, National Taiwan University M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology, National Taiwan University B.A. in Psychology, National Taiwan University Academic Service Associate Editor, Chinese Journal of Psychology Associate Editor, Journal of Age, Work and Wellbeing Editorial Board, Archives of Clinical Psychology Director, Taiwan Association of Clinical Psychology Previous Appointments Clinical Psychologist, Department of Neurology, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital Clinical Psychologist, Department of Rehabilitation, Taipei Branch, China Medical University Hospital Clinical Psychologist, Department of Child Development and Behavior, China Medical University Hospital Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Chung Shan Medical University Professional Credentials Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Taiwan Professor-Level Supervisor Certification, Taiwan Association of Brain and Mind Development and Psychological Rehabilitation Professional Memberships International Neuropsychological Society（INS） Asian Neuropsychological Association（ANA） Taiwan Association of Neuropsychological Development and Mental Rehabilitation Selected Honors 2025 Bauhinia Low Fertility and Aging Research Award, Humanities and Social Sciences, National Chung Cheng University 2023 Outstanding Award, Young Scholar Innovative Research Achievement Selection, Taiwan Comprehensive University System 2022 Young Faculty Award, National Chung Cheng University
Lab Members
Brought together by a shared interest in clinical neuropsychology and cognitive aging, we exchange ideas, learn from one another, and explore the connections between human cognition and everyday life.
Jessie
My research focuses on brain activity and neural mechanisms underlying cognitive task performance, using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). Outside of the lab, I enjoy exercising and unwinding with funny videos
Chia-Cheng Li
I'm a first year graduate student from Neuropsycology lab in CCU. My research interests are aging issues, cognitive impairments and supports for frontline caregivers. My topic reaearch in college was concerning social interaction of dyadic relationship; besides, I like to watch fictions and series, and go jogging and working out sometimes.
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