Professor Dr. Yasaman Jabbari

Biography

Yasaman Jabbari is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the field of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). With an educational background that includes a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour from McMaster University, she is actively involved in research focusing on cognitive and emotional functioning throughout the lifespan, particularly regarding aging, mental health, and applied learning environments. Her research investigates cognitive aging, attention, and multisensory integration through immersive virtual reality (VR) environments that allow the study of complex scenarios, such as driving and divided attention. Jabbari aims to analyze mindfulness-based practices that promote mental health and emotion regulation, especially within aging populations. Furthermore, her postdoctoral research in the Department of Computing and Software utilized VR modules to explore attention learning in dynamic real-life scenarios. She has contributed significantly to the field with publications in various reputable journals, advancing research that informs evidence-based interventions and practical solutions for cognitive and emotional well-being.

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