Dr. Hung-Chu Lin

Dr. Hung-Chu Lin, DDS, PhD — Professor of Psychology and Chair, Institutional Review Board, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; SLEMCO/LEQSF Regents Professor in Liberal Arts; Sponsored Collaborator, Pediatric Newborn Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Dr. Lin practiced pediatric dentistry at the National Taiwan University Hospital prior to her academic career in the United States, gaining firsthand clinical insights into the complex nature of patient-provider interactions and healthcare delivery challenges. Her research focuses on computational modeling of human cognition and emotions, social determinants of health, empathy in human interaction, and medical education — with particular interest in integrating psychological and behavioral perspectives and ethical frameworks into AI-driven innovations. The unique combination of Dr. Lin’s clinical experience, research expertise in human-centered healthcare, and leadership in research compliance enables her to address critical issues of designing and implementing AI-integrated healthcare to improve accessibility and health outcomes for diverse populations.

Expertise:

Computational modeling of human cognition and emotions

Social determinants of health

Empathy in human interaction

Medical education