Bsc. in Cognitive Science, Msc. in Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience

DPHIL STUDENT

RESEARCH SUMMARY

My research focuses on the immediate effects of non-invasive brain stimulation on sustained attention and mind wandering. For my DPhil, I aim to identify predictors, such as individual’s prior ability and brain profile, that ensure maximal profit of brain stimulation. In my research, I use electroencephalography (EEG), pupillometry and behavioural paradigms.

BIOGRAPHY

Before starting my current position, I worked on a project investigating the development of mathematical ability in young children and adults as a research assistant. In 2019, I completed my MSc in Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences at the University of Groningen, NL, during which I worked on the decodability of working memory items from EEG activity and gained my first experience in the modulation of attentional performance through tRNS.
I also gained some experience in the development of cognitive and motoric abilities in neurotypical toddlers and children with Down Syndrome, through previous research internships in Birkbeck Babylab, London, UK, and Uppsala Babylab, Sweden.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

EMAIL:                     malin.karstens@psy.ox.ac.uk