Dr. Taraz Lee

Associate Professor

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Biography

Taraz Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the interaction between higher-level cognition and lower-level visual motor processing, particularly in the context of cognitive control and motivation. He employs a variety of methodologies including computational modeling, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), non-invasive brain stimulation (TMS), and behavioral experiments. His scientific inquiries delve into the neural mechanisms that underpin cognitive control, exploring how these processes support the ability to adapt one’s information processing behaviors to meet goals. With a background in psychology from UC Berkeley, Lee is also engaged in studying how attention and working memory are interfaced with sensory motor regions in the brain, which can either aid or impede successful behaviors. As a postdoctoral fellow at UC Santa Barbara, and with degrees in psychology and symbolic systems, he continues to contribute significantly to the understanding of cognitive neuroscience.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and conducting research in cognitive neuroscience and psychology.

Awards

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Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education

2025-06-04
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Early Career Award

2024-06-12

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science