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Michal Korenar is an Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the University of Amsterdam, focusing on language learning in diverse populations. He coordinates the MA program in Dutch Language and Multilingualism within the Department of Dutch Studies. His research interests lie at the intersection of neuroscience and linguistics, including the influence of bilingualism on brain networks related to creativity. Korenar earned his PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Reading with a doctoral thesis on structural brain changes induced by bilingual experiences. He has held a postdoctoral position at Pennsylvania State University, working in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab. Recently, he has collaborated with colleagues at Amsterdam UMC in investigating how bilingualism might rewire the brain to postpone the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. His passion is rooted in exploring the brains' adaptability in acquiring and utilizing multiple languages for societal good.
University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam
Coordinate MA program in Dutch Language and Multilingualism.
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