About Us
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.
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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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Riya won 1st Place in 2024 STAR Scholars Quick Pitch Competition
Our STAR student, Riya Dhiman, biomedical engineering ’28, takes home first place at the 2024 STAR Scholars Quick Pitch Competition with presentation titled “Neuroergonomic Human Robot Interaction”. Using functional near-infrared spectroscopy, Riya assessed the behavior … Continue reading Riya won 1st Place in 2024 STAR Scholars Quick Pitch Competition
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Attended the 2nd Neuroscience of Everyday World Conference
Our lab attended the 2nd Neuroscience of Everyday World (NEW) Conference held on August 26-27, 2024 in Boston University. We were represented by Dr. Adrian Curtin, Dr. Candida Barreto, and Mr. Kevin Ramirez Chavez. They … Continue reading Attended the 2nd Neuroscience of Everyday World Conference
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Yigit presented his PhD Proposal
Yigit Topoglu successfully presented his PhD research proposal titled “Multimodal Neurocognitive & Neurohormonal Assessment of Human Behavior in Human-Robot Interactions”. More information and abstract are available here.