As a Ph.D. in Psychology, Dr. Kuan-Ming Chen's primary research was in experimental perception and cognitive psychology. During my postdoctoral fellowship at Science Education Center of National Taiwan University, my interest in human learning and cognitive development initiated the passion for education. Education has the profound power to not only enhance individual lives but also to make a significant impact on society.

Upon entering the National Academy for Educational Research, my focus shifted to large-scale educational assessments and surveys. These surveys present worthless opportunities for researchers to understand the strengths and weaknesses of educational policies based on empirical data. My direct involvement in the studies has taught me much about the implementation and enhancement of educational policies and practices.

My training in psychology has a significant and lasting impact on my career in educational research until now. My solid training in psychological profession, research methodology, psychophysics, psychometrics, and statistical methods has equipped me with the critical ability to conduct interdisciplinary research. This skill constantly drives me to think about how psychological theories and methods can be applied to educational issues, leading to new insights and conclusions.

Looking forward, I will keep on exploring various aspects of education with my background in psychology, using interdisciplinary approaches. My goal is to contribute to the improvement of educational policies and to offer practical and feasible solutions, with evidence-based research findings.