Dr. Christopher Steele

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christopher Steele is an Associate Professor at Concordia University specializing in psychology. His research focuses on training-related neuroplasticity and the electrophysiological bases of motor control. He investigates cerebellar function, structure, and connectivity, along with the white matter connectional architecture associated with various conditions such as stroke and Alzheimer's Disease. Steele employs quantitative assessments and physiologically-specific MRI to explore functional dynamics of the brain. His methodologies include advanced imaging techniques such as functional structural MRI, Diffusion Weighted Imaging, and multimodal imaging analysis. With expertise in image segmentation and registration, he contributes significantly to systems-level cognitive neuroscience and image processing development using Python. Steele is also actively involved in teaching, offering courses on Functional Neuroanatomy and Fundamentals of Sensation and Perception, and leading workshops on advanced neuroimaging techniques.

Research Interests

Courses

PSYC 456 - Functional Neuroanatomy PSYC 363 - Fundamentals of Sensation and Perception PSYC 458 - Computational Tools in Human Cognitive Neuroscience

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.