Dr. Sepideh Sadaghiani

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sepideh Sadaghiani is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Illinois University, focusing on Cognitive Neuroscience. Her research examines the large-scale neurocognitive networks and their functional connectivity that underlie cognitive control. The studies conducted in her lab aim to understand how distant brain regions maintain communication, which forms the basis of cognitive processes. The research explores the organization of functional connectivity in large brain networks and how these networks are modulated during cognitive tasks, particularly during alertness and attention. Integration of various methodologies, including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), and genetic analyses, allows her lab to address questions related to brain connectivity and its impact on behavior, data acquisition from healthy participants and neurological patients alike. Sadaghiani's academic journey began with her Ph.D. at the Max Planck International Research School and further postdoctoral training at Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Psychology Department, University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience.

Associate Professor

— Present

Bioengineering Department, University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Participating in interdisciplinary research and teaching.

Associate Professor

— Present

Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Collaborating on research and teaching concerning Latin American contexts.

Associate Professor

— Present

Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Engaging in advanced research in science and technology.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.