Neural Mechanisms of Consciousness
My research asks how and where conscious experience arises in the human brain. I use complementary neuroimaging methods (fMRI, MEG, and EEG) to study the cortical and subcortical mechanisms that support visual and auditory perception. By examining both healthy individuals and people with visual impairments such as cortical blindness, I aim to better understand the neural processes that distinguish conscious from unconscious processing.
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Covert Markers of Consciousness
Can conscious experience be inferred from subtle physiological signals such as eye movements, pupil size, and autonomic responses? My research combines eye tracking and pupillometry with advanced machine learning approaches to investigate whether conscious perception can be detected without requiring participants to provide explicit reports of their experiences.
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Can conscious states be modulated? My research explores real-time physiological feedback as a potential tool for influencing brain networks involved in arousal and the regulation of conscious state. By investigating these approaches, I aim to assess their possible relevance for the rehabilitation of patient groups who experience disorders or impairments of consciousness.