About

Perihelion

"Perihelion" — the point in orbit closest to the star. Where gravity is strongest, velocity peaks, and energy is most concentrated.

Perihelion is an exploratory personal academic space dedicated to cross-disciplinary thinking and in-depth writing. Research here spans psychology, cognitive science, and social behavioral analysis — attempting to deconstruct complex human experiences with rigor and clarity.


Xihao Zhang

Independent researcher and developer. Driven by a lasting curiosity about the deep structures of the human psyche. Believes good research should combine academic depth with narrative clarity.


  • Object Relations Theory & Projective Identification
  • Narrative Psychology & Identity Construction
  • Cognitive Dissonance & Decision-Making
  • Neuroaesthetics & Affective Computing
  • Cross-disciplinary Systems Analysis

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All research articles published on this site are preprints and have not undergone peer review. Content represents the author's personal views and is intended for academic exchange and personal study only. Some research was completed with AI assistance.