Dr. Jason Gallivan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Understanding brain mechanisms of mental events transformed into goal-directed action remains a significant challenge facing modern neuroscience. The aim of my research at the Memory, Action, and Perception laboratory (MAPlab) is to understand the human cognitive and neural bases of transformation across a variety of processes, such as decision-making, working memory, and perceptual learning, that are used to guide the selection and control of actions. We employ a combination of techniques including behavioral measurements, functional brain imaging, neurostimulation, and computational analysis tools to elucidate cognitive transformations that support human goal-oriented behavior.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Queen's University • Kingston, ON

Researching cognitive mechanisms involved in action and perception.

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.