The dynamic and flexible nature of Working Memory

In a line of research funded by the ERC, we investigate the representational dynamics underlying the flexibility of human working memory (WM). Specifically, we use fMRI, EEG, eye-tracking, and computational modeling to examine (i) the level(s) of abstraction of WM representations and how they unfold in space and time, (ii) modulations by distraction and by concurrent memories, (iii) how WM processes intersect with long-term memory, (iv) task-oriented reformatting of WM contents, and (iv) factors that give rise to WM biases and distortions.

Memory-based valuation and inference

Humans make decisions both in situations where information is abundant and in situations where information is sparse and incomplete. In ongoing work funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), we investigate (i) which decision strategies humans adapt when the relevant data exceed their processing capacities (e.g., in WM) and (ii) how they learn to infer global structure from sparse local experience (e.g., transitive inference).

Open Positions

Unfortunately, we currently have no open funded positions. We are always however open to hosting researchers with independent funding, in fact this is what makes our group such a diverse and collaborative space. If you are interested in collaborating / joining our team, please reach out!

Theses

We are open to supervising Bachelor's and Master's theses in the areas of cognitive science, psychology, and related fields. If you have a specific topic in mind, please get in touch!