We investigate how the brain supports language—both in understanding and producing it. Our work focuses on the decisions the brain makes during language processing, such as resolving multiple interpretations during comprehension or selecting structures during production. To study these processes, we use neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG), eye-tracking, and a range of behavioral methods.
Our research extends across diverse populations, including individuals with aphasia, neurotypical adults, and typically developing children. We ask: How do comprehension and production break down in aphasia, and how can rehabilitation restore these functions? How does lifelong language experience shape the way we use language? And how do broader cognitive abilities, like executive function, influence language across different groups?
Ultimately, our goal is to deepen understanding of the cognitive and neural foundations of language, while contributing to practical advances in diagnosis and rehabilitation.