Research

Research Interests

My research is concerened with how we are able to hold on to information in our immediate memory (i.e., working memory). I am generally interested in how information is processed in our working memory (WM). Specifically, I am interested in how features of visual information (such as an item's colour, shape, orientation, or spatial-location) are encoded, stored, mainted, and manipulated within our WM. Furthermore, I am interested in the role of attention during these processes, what happens to outdated information when we no longer require it in our WM, and the interaction between WM and long-term memory (LTM).

My research to-date has focused on examining the behavioural processes involved with information processing in our WM, by applying Bayesian computational models to recall error. However, I am also interested in understanding the neurophysiological underpinnings of information processing in WM. 

Since the completion of my Ph.D. training, I have become very interested on the impact of mental health conditions on executive function (e.g., attention, WM, LTM) performance and brain function; specifically the impact of stress across the lifetime (i.e., early life, acute, chronic, and cumulative stress). Furthermore, I am interested in understanding the impact of trauma on neurological structure and function, and the impact that it has on executive function performance. 

If you are interested in discussing these areas, or would like to collaborate on a research project, please contact me via email.