Lab Members

Vahid Nejati is a cognitive neuroscientist specializing in cognitive and neurorehabilitation. He focuses on the remediation of brain functions by targeting cognitive processes and the associated cortical areas through cognitive training programs and non-invasive brain stimulation. His current focus is on discovering the sensory, motor, and cognitive underpinnings of language and the corresponding neural structures, with the goal of developing remediation programs for language and speech disorders.

Yilun Zhang is a doctoral student in the Speech Neuroscience Lab in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas. Yilun’s research focuses on understanding the role of cognitive mechanisms in the production and sensory-motor control of speech in neurotypical adults as well as stroke survivors with aphasia. For her research, Yilun uses advanced EEG signal analysis methods to examine the neurophysiological correlates of speech motor function and their impairment in clinical populations with post-stroke aphasia.

Mackenzie is a Graduate Student at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is pursuing a Masters of Speech Language Pathology to be completed in Spring 2025. She is passionate about communication, connection, and helping others. Her career interests include adult cognition, aphasia, and dysphagia.

Alyssa is an undergraduate student majoring in Speech Language Hearing Sciences and Psychology at The University of Texas at Dallas. After graduating, she intends to pursue a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. During her time in the Speech Neuroscience Lab, Alyssa hopes to learn more about neurological conditions that affect the fundamental neural structures underlying speech production.