Dmitri Poltavski

Dr. Dmitri Poltavski is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Dakota (UND), where he has been a full-time faculty member since 2009. He holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from UND (2003) and previously worked as a Senior Research Analyst at the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences. His primary research focuses on visual neuroscience, psychophysiology, and the application of EEG technologies to study attention, cognitive functions, and sports performance. Key areas include visual rehabilitation in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), EEG-based operator workload assessment in aviation and athletics, and the use of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in visual training. Dr. Poltavski teaches undergraduate and graduate courses such as Biological Bases of Behavior, Psychophysiological Measurement, and Neuropsychology.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, University of North Dakota, 2003

Research Interests:

• Effects of oculomotor deficits on cognitive performance
• EEG metrics for workload evaluation in high-stress environments (e.g., air traffic control)
• Visual rehabilitation strategies for mTBI patients
• Non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) for visual training

Publications: Dr. Poltavski has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work focusing on neurophysiological markers of executive dysfunction in trauma survivors, EEG applications in aviation ergonomics, and the role of visual deficits in sports performance. His research bridges clinical neuroscience and applied psychology, emphasizing translational outcomes.

Grants & Awards: No specific awards are listed, but his work has been supported by grants focusing on healthcare models for individuals with disabilities and chronic disease management.

Advising & Teaching: He mentors students in psychophysiological and neuroscience research, offering courses that integrate theoretical and applied perspectives. His teaching portfolio spans both traditional and online modalities.

Labs/Teams: He is affiliated with the Advanced Neuro-Vision Systems initiative, focusing on innovative approaches to vision training and neurorehabilitation.