My research is focused on cognitive enhancement, but I am also interested in academic identity and culture. The main topics I am currently interested in are:
- The extent to which effective learning can protect against negative influences of stress or poor sleeping habits
- The neural correlates of effective learning, especially the use of retrieval practice
- Authentic reflection in undergraduate students
- The extent to which UM’s academic culture influences academic identity
The methods I use in my studies are:
- Pharmacological manipulations
- Neuropsychological tests, mainly in the memory domain
- EEG assessments, focusing on event-related potential components related to memory performance
- Qualitative measures such as focus group sessions