Dr. Justin Gardner

Associate Professor

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Biography

Justin Gardner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stanford University. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BS in Computer Science from Yale University. His research focuses on understanding how neural activity in the human cortex contributes to visual perception, utilizing a variety of methods including functional magnetic resonance imaging, computational modeling, and psychophysical measurements. Gardner's work is characterized by interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging aspects of neuroscience and psychology to explore the link between brain activity and human perception. He has been involved in the Neurosciences Interdisciplinary Graduate Program as co-Director since 2021. Through his teaching and guidance, he supervises doctoral students and advises on dissertations, aiming to nurture the next generation of researchers in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Full-time faculty member, teaching and conducting research in psychology.

Courses

PSYCH 164 PSYCH 50 PSYCH 263 NEPR 207 PSYCH 50A NEPR 299 NEPR 399 PSYCH 275 SYMSYS 296 PSYCH 299 PSYCH 281 PSYCH 194 SYMSYS 190 PSYCH 195 PSYCH 196A

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.