Research

Overview

My research broadly centers on two interconnected areas. The first is self-regulation, where I study the cognitive processes involved in self-regulation and the factors that trigger or alter these processes during task performance. The second focuses on sports performance, specifically examining patterns of neural activation that occur during dynamic, real-time athletic activity.

Self-Regulation. My research on self-regulation examines how individuals adjust their behavior and brain activity in response to errors and feedback during task performance. I’m particularly interested in how situational and motivational factors influence both the ability to effectively engage in cognitive tasks and the neural patterns that emerge during ongoing task execution.

Sports Performance. To date, my research in this area has focused on baseball hitters during plate appearances. Specifically, it examines real-time patterns of neural activation that reflect the constantly changing attentional and cognitive demands hitters experience while in the batter’s box.

More broadly, this research offers valuable insights into the neural and psychological processes that support effective performance across a range of sports and task domains. It deepens our understanding of how differences in decision-making, feedback interpretation, and stimulus processing can significantly influence athletes’ behavior during performance. Additionally, this work serves as a practical guide for applying these insights to enhance athletic performance.