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John H.R. Maunsell is a distinguished Professor at the University of Chicago, focusing on the neuronal signals generated in the visual cortex and their role in shaping perception and guiding behavior. His research leverages advanced techniques to record the activity of individual neurons in trained monkeys and mice while they perform visual tasks. Maunsell's work seeks to elucidate how attention to specific visual targets affects the brain's sensory representations and the resultant changes in perception and behavior. His investigation into neuronal responses highlights how attention can enhance the strength of these responses and alter selectivity, leading to a more intense representation of the attended stimulus. Through his studies on the correlation between neuronal activity and behavioral performance, he explores how different stimuli may engage varying degrees of neural contribution to perceptual behavior. This extensive research portfolio positions him at the forefront of understanding the neural mechanisms underlying visual perception.
Department of Philosophy