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I am currently the Director of the Human Neuroscience Lab at Boston College. My research program investigates the cognitive and neurological underpinnings of language processing, with a particular focus on the mechanisms underlying visual word recognition and speech perception. On the weekends, I turn to my other passion: human memory. In this area, I am especially interested in semantics, metacognition and metamemory, and the role of desirable difficulties in learning. Additionally, I have written on methods and statistics in psychological science, with interests that include intensive longitudinal data analysis (time series), large-team science, non-normal data analysis, and multilevel modeling.
My research philosophy is grounded in the idea that cognition is best understood by examining both behavior and the brain. To gain a deeper understanding of cognitive processes, I take a multimethod approach that integrates behavioral measures (e.g., reaction times), eye-tracking, neuroimaging, and physiological and neurophysiological measures (e.g., pupillometry, EEG, and sEEG). By combining these complementary approaches, I aim to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underlying cognition.
Equally important, my research is grounded in the principles of open science. I am committed to transparency and reproducibility, ensuring that all my work is accessible and replicable.