i am a behavioural neuroscientist, sound designer, and interdisciplinary researcher, with an interest in how we learn complex skills.
my research focuses on the creativity and science that underpin human performance in all its forms. some of my work focuses on creating immersive auditory and multisensory experiences for performers and audiences, using live, virtual, and hybrid environments. other work explores how to improve training methods and performance outcomes for health professionals, elite athletes, and performers. my lab also studies how we measure and evaluate performance. we apply various research methods across our work including neurophysiologic, behavioural and machine learning techniques.
the 'big picture' questions driving my work are how learning, practice and experience change our brain, and how we can use our understanding of the underlying processes to help optimise human performance.
i am also a digital strategist, with a particular interest in the intersection of digital research infrastructure, data strategy, research ethics and research policy.
in addition to my academic appointments at mcmaster university and the university of toronto, i currently serve as the president, chief research officer and ceo of compute ontario, head of sound design for the stratford festival, and as the director of mcmaster’s performance science lab.
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