Our research

When you hear “CaMP Lab”, you might conjure up images of a quaint campsite nestled in the woods, complete with tents, campfires, and starry night skies. It’s a charming thought, but unfortunately, the reality of the CaMP Lab doesn’t involve marshmallows or hiking boots. Despite its cute, outdoorsy acronym, the CaMP Lab is rooted in the fascinating world of science and technology. However, our members (CaMPers) enjoy the camping theme, so you’ll see many puns along the way.

Let’s delve into why the lab is just as exciting (if not more so) than a camping trip!

The Influence of Cognition on Movement Planning

Research in this area looks at how attention, decision making and memory can influence and be influenced by our actions. This research uses statistical decision making theory to explore how people can select and plan actions that achieve their goal while avoiding negative outcomes. Another line of research examines how our movement trajectories can be influenced by where our attention is directed.

Cognition and Performance in Applied Environments

A soldier in a battlefield must make a rapid decision on whether to engage a target. A driver needs to be alert and quickly react to avoid an accident. This line of research takes a systems level approach to explore how people interact with technology and their environment.

The Changing Brain

Research in this area examines how the brain changes in different situations. What sort of changes happen following stress, with age or after a stroke? How can we improve brain function through exercise or different therapeutic modalities such a neurofeedback?