Dr. Tobias Egner

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Biography

Tobias Egner is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, focusing on computational neural mechanisms of cognitive control. His research investigates how internal goals guide behavior through understanding how individuals configure their focus on current tasks and switch tasks. He employs a range of methodologies, including behavioral experiments, computational modeling, neuroimaging, and neurostimulation techniques. In addition to his professorship, Egner serves as the Chair of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and has been involved in various research initiatives at the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. His academic background includes a Ph.D. and a B.S. from the University of London. He is committed to exploring cognitive flexibility and stability, especially in dynamic real-world environments that require adaptive behaviors.

Research Interests

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)