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Jeffrey J. Lockman is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. His research primarily focuses on the interface of cognitive and motor development in infants and children. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology such as eye-tracking and motor tracking, he explores how infants and young children learn to interact with objects and how they develop self-concept. He has served as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Child Development and is currently an Editor for Advances in Child Development and Behavior. Lockman's research has been supported by notable institutions including the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. He is actively engaged in several projects investigating the developmental aspects of tool use and action perception across different age groups. With a Ph.D. from the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor’s degree from New York University, Lockman has made significant contributions to the field of child development through his numerous publications and active mentoring of students.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Conducting research on cognitive and motor development; mentoring Ph.D. students.
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