Benjamin Hayden is a prominent professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Rice University. His research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms of decision making and how these processes relate to choices involving risk and uncertainty. By employing a combination of neurophysiological techniques and computational modeling, Hayden investigates the internal cognitive processes that underlie decision-making strategies in various scenarios. His work contributes to the broader field of neuroscience by exploring how information is processed in the brain to inform decision-making behaviors. Hayden has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, establishing himself as an influential figure in his field.