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Susu Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Illinois, specializing in measurement theory and psychometrics. Her research focuses on developing new statistical tools to enhance assessments of human and machine capabilities, particularly in the context of psychological traits and AI model evaluation. She investigates measurement theory frameworks to better understand test-taking behaviors, learner performance, and the impact of quantitative methods in social sciences. Zhang is actively involved in developing psychometric tools for unstructured test response data and adapting large language models to support learning assessments. Her work contributes significantly to advancing evidence-centered assessments and improving AI-human collaboration.
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