We are a cognitive neuroscience lab studying reasoning, decision-making, and human performance. We also study the relationships between the brain and behavior during these processes.

Our lab has conducted psychological experiments aimed at better understanding attention, cognitive performance, and cognitive biases. We have also examined the effects of behavioral interventions using in-person strategies, gamified virtual technologies, and brain stimulation (via transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)). We have used a variety of outcome measurements to track performance or to capture biological effects associated with it. These measures include accuracy, speed of response, eye-tracking, pupil dilation, and functional neuroimaging (EEG and fMRI).

We are currently focused on examining several directions in decision making. These include investigating the links between focus of attention on cognitive reflection and cognitive biases, investigating the effects of how information is presented (numerically, verbally, perceptually, etc.) on decisions and confidence levels. We are also examining the effects of brain stimulation via transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) on attention, thinking, reasoning, and decision making. Lastly, we are actively investigating the clinical potential of tPBM on a variety of conditions that typically impair cognitive performance.

We are located at the Center for BrainHealth near Love Field airport and we also have space at main campus at The University of Texas at Dallas.