Jan Wessel

Jan Wessel is a Professor at the University of Iowa, affiliated with the Department of Psychology and Brain Sciences within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Holding the Clement T. and Sylvia H. Hanson Family Chair, Dr. Wessel leads research in the Cognitive Neurology Lab, focusing on motor inhibition, error processing, and cognitive control mechanisms in humans. His work bridges behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, utilizing EEG/ERP and brain imaging techniques.

• Mechanisms of motor inhibition and action cancellation
• Neurophysiological underpinnings of error processing
• Role of β-bursts and cortico-subcortical dynamics
• Interplay between perceptual surprise and executive function
• Applications in aging and decision-making research

The articles in Dr. Wessel’s bibliography highlight advancements in understanding motor inhibition dynamics, error-induced memory impairments, and cortico-subcortical interactions. Techniques like EEG/ERP and β-burst analysis reveal temporal neural mechanisms, while his work explores how perceptual surprise and cognitive conflict modulate stopping behavior. Publications span high-impact journals such as Journal of Neuroscience and eLife.

• Scientific Award: Clement T. and Sylvia H. Hanson Family Chair

Dr. Wessel’s research is conducted in the Cognitive Neurology Lab (355 Psychological and Brain Sciences Building). His work intersects with clinical applications and behavioral neuroscience, though no specific grants or student advisees are mentioned in the provided text.