Dr. Simon Rigoulot

Associate Professor

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Biography

Simon Rigoulot is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal. He focuses on the interdisciplinary fields of Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology, examining the neural correlates of emotional processing. His research investigates how multimodal emotional information can be integrated, influenced by individual factors such as cultural background and emotional skills. He employs various research methods including Eye-Tracking, Skin Conductance Response, Heart Rate, and neuroimaging techniques like Electro- and Magneto-Encephalography, as well as functional near-infrared spectroscopy. His work addresses significant themes such as the interplay between emotional competences and the development of psychopathologies, including anxiety and depression. Rigoulot also explores the role of prosody in conveying emotional information through music, investigating rhythmic information processing in relation to emotional attentional processes.

Research Interests

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
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  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.