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William Hedley Thompson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in cognitive neuroscience, metascience, and network theory. He focuses on cognitive functions and clinical populations, developing new methods for analyzing behavioral neuroimaging data, particularly through temporal network theory. His work aims to improve scientific practices, enhancing readability of scientific texts, promoting dataset reuse, and managing media coverage. Thompson is also the main developer of NetPlotBrain, a software tool for neuroimaging analysis, and has contributed to projects like TemplateFlow. His educational background includes a BA in Theoretical Philosophy from the University of Gothenburg, an MSc in Cognitive Science from the University of Amsterdam, and a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the Karolinska Institute. He has postdoctoral experience at both the Karolinska Institute and Stanford University, with an emphasis on cognitive science. Thompson teaches research methods, cognitive philosophy, and network theory.
University of Gothenburg • Göteborg
Teaching and research in cognitive science, focusing on research methods, cognitive philosophy, and network theory.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).