Reconceptualizing Consciousness for Neuropsychiatric Conditions
I'm in the final stages of my Ph.D. at Carleton University, where I explore the intricate relationship between consciousness and Alzheimer's disease. My research bridges philosophical inquiry and advanced cognitive neuroscience to examine how neurodegeneration alters the experience of self, time, cognition, and awareness.
My other work includes leading a longitudinal study based on 15 years of anatomical MRI data from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), I employ a cutting-edge tool—HippUnfold—to extract surface-based metrics from the hippocampus and its subregions. This work is revealing new dimensions of structural brain change, with critical implications for Alzheimer's diagnosis and intervention, recently submitted to Neurobiology of Aging for peer review.
Beyond the lab, I also collaborate with the National Research Council of Canada, applying EEG analytics to predict cognitive decline in high-performance settings, including aviation. From rigorous data cleaning to advanced analysis, I help shape tools that inform real-world cognitive assessment strategies.
Driven by interdisciplinary thinking, methodological precision, and a commitment to innovation, I aim to contribute both to the theoretical understanding of consciousness and to practical advances in brain health.