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George Alvarez is the Fred Kavli Professor of Neuroscience at Harvard University, specializing in the field of cognitive psychology and vision science. His research focuses on the human visual system, specifically how it allows individuals to track a small number of objects at any given moment. This ability is crucial for navigating complex environments, such as busy intersections or social situations, where efficient processing of visual information is essential. Alvarez's work investigates the underlying cognitive mechanisms that enable this efficient management of visual resources, as well as the factors influencing attentional selection, memory storage, fluid resource allocation, and efficient coding of information. Through his innovative studies, he aims to deepen our understanding of the mind-brain relationship and how we optimize resource use in visual perception. His research interests lie in the broader themes of cognition, attention, learning, memory, perception, and visual cognition.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).