Program 1: People
- Children
- Health
- Working Paper
Caregivers and stakeholders' priorities for research on young children’s physical activity, health and development
Published: 14 Jul 2026
Dr Mingxuan (Ming) Zhao is a developmental psychology researcher interested in how early environments shape children’s learning and development. Her work has explored how young children learn from others, particularly the social and cultural influences that shape imitation and decision-making.
Ming is currently investigating how neighbourhood environments influence early child development, with a focus on equity and the design of family-friendly communities.
Research interests:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Public Health
