Professor Dr. John Jonides

Biography

John Jonides is the Edward E. Smith Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the psychological and neural architecture of cognitive control, with interests in working memory, distraction, attentional mechanisms, and cognitive training. His work also explores translational research topics, applying psychological insights to significant issues such as self-control difficulties, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Major Depressive Disorder, and aging. He utilizes a variety of research techniques, including behavioral testing, functional neuroimaging using fMRI, and electrical stimulation methods like transcranial direct current stimulation. Jonides has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including the Excellence in Research Award from the University of Michigan in 1996 and being elected as a Fellow of both the Society of Experimental Psychologists and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has also played a key role as a Senior Editor for Psychological Science and is a co-director of the functional MRI Center at Michigan.

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