I am currently a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon, working with Dr. Brice Kuhl. I earned my Ph.D. in Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin (advisor: Dr. Audrey Duarte), an M.Sc. in Psychology at Georgia Tech, and dual B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Sharif University of Technology.

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My research program, at the intersection of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and computer science aims to answer a simple question: why do we remember some experiences but forget others? I use computational approaches to disentangle the neural mechanisms that support memory in younger and older adults. 

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Specifically, one facet of my research focuses on measuring memory processes (e.g., perception, attention), where I apply machine learning algorithms to neuroimaging data. Another facet focuses on measuring memory representations, where I apply deep learning, natural language processing, and representational similarity analyses to neuroimaging and behavioral data. By combining computational modeling with behavioral and neuroimaging methods (including EEG and fMRI), my research seeks to develop mechanistic accounts of memory and characterize age-related changes.​

 

In my free time, I enjoy playing/watching soccer and tennis, learning new languages, making academic memes, as well as cooking/baking.