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Neuroergonomics & Neuroengineering Lab

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The Neuroergonomics and Neuroengineering for Brain Health and Performance Research Lab (Ayaz Lab) is a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research facility dedicated to harnessing the convergence of neuroscience, neuroengineering, cognitive sciences, psychology, human factors, biomedical engineering and sciences. Our primary mission is to leverage these fields to study brain function in health and clinical conditions and during realistic or real complex everyday tasks.

Our core focus revolves around the exploration of neuroergonomics in the realm of brain health and performance research. To achieve this, we employ a wide array of state-of-the-art wearable neurotechnologies, mobile neuroimaging and multi-modal approaches, including neurostimulation. Additionally, we make use of physiological sensing and behavioral research methods to delve into the intricacies of human brain function within realistic, real-world environments. Our research spans the human lifespan, encompassing diverse demographic groups, ranging from healthy individuals, including both typical and specialized groups, to those with various clinical conditions, such as mental health and neurological disorders.

Ayaz Lab aims to be at the forefront of interdisciplinary research, both developing and utilizing cutting-edge tools and techniques to explore the connections between the human brain, performance, and the environments. Our work extends to a wide spectrum of individuals, from the healthiest to those facing various clinical challenges as well as application areas.

 

Drexel University

 

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  • Celebrating Dr. Sébastien Scannella’s Fulbright Stay

    Since arriving in December as a Fulbright Fellow from ISAE-SUPAERO, Dr. Sébastien Scannella has infused the our Lab with fresh ideas, co-mentoring students in addition to running his study. Friday’s lab-meeting photo captures his final … Continue reading Celebrating Dr. Sébastien Scannella’s Fulbright Stay

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  • Congratulations, Callan!

    Philadelphia, PA — June 20, 2025 — The lab celebrates master’s student Callan Powell who has successfully defended her MS thesis, “The NEVRland Platform: An Immersive Virtual-Reality Experimentation Platform for Research in Neuroergonomics.” Callan’s work … Continue reading Congratulations, Callan!

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  • Dr. Ayaz invited speaker at ANT Neuromeeting 2025

    Philadelphia, PA — April 9–10, 2025 — ANT Neuromeeting 2025 gathered researchers and clinicians from across the greater Philadelphia region for two days of scientific talks, hands-on workshops, and networking. On opening day, our Lab … Continue reading Dr. Ayaz invited speaker at ANT Neuromeeting 2025

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  • Dr. Candida Barreto Awarded Cotswold Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship

    We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Candida Barreto, a postdoctoral researcher in our lab, has been awarded the 2025 Cotswold Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship. This competitive fellowship recognizes promise and innovation in scientific research, and … Continue reading Dr. Candida Barreto Awarded Cotswold Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship

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  • Dr. Curtin Presents at Krembil Neuroimaging Rounds

    On December 10, our postdoctoral researcher, Dr. Adrian Curtin, delivered a seminar at the Krembil Neuroimaging Rounds at Toronto Western Hospital. This forum gathers clinicians, neuroscientists, and imaging experts to discuss emerging technologies and methodologies … Continue reading Dr. Curtin Presents at Krembil Neuroimaging Rounds

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  • Dr. Ayaz Invited as Keynote Speaker at UXC24 in Montréal

    We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Ayaz has been invited to deliver a keynote address at the UXC24 Conference, hosted by HEC Montréal on November 8, 2024. UXC24 brings together leading professionals, academics, and … Continue reading Dr. Ayaz Invited as Keynote Speaker at UXC24 in Montréal

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  • Fulbright Fellow Dr. Scannella

    We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sebastien Scannella from ISAE-SUPAERO, who has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright fellowship to join us! Thanks to the support of Fulbright France, the Fondation ISAE-SUPAERO, and his home lab … Continue reading Fulbright Fellow Dr. Scannella

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