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Investigation of the multiple-demand network at multiple spatial scales
(2020-06-01)This dissertation investigates the frontoparietal ‘multiple-demand’ (MD) network that is involved in the processing of diverse cognitive demands. This network is active when the task at hand is made more demanding, in a ... -
The role of the default mode network in contextual control
(2020-07-17)While extensive theories outline the importance of meaningful context in guiding goal directed behaviour, little evidence has emerged about the underlying cognitive mechanisms involved. This thesis aims to addresses this ... -
Representational dynamics across multiple timescales in human cortical networks
(2020-02-22)Human cognition occurs at multiple timescales, including immediate processing of the ongoing experiences and slowly drifting higher-level thoughts. To understand how the brain selects and represents these various types of ... -
Mathematical Models of the Representation of Faces in Humans
(2020-01-23)The representation of faces is a crucial function of the human CNS, as demonstrated by the severe social difficulties experienced when people lack this ability (prosopagnosia). However, the precise way in which faces are ...
