Mason Harding

Mason Harding is an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computer Science within the School of Engineering. He is affiliated with the Neuroimaging & Brain Dynamics Lab (NEURDY Lab) and collaborates with institutions such as the Vanderbilt Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS), the Vanderbilt Brain Institute (VBI), and the Medical Innovators Development Program (MIDP). His research bridges engineering, computer science, and neuroscience through advanced neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG) and computational signal analysis.

Harding earned dual B.S. degrees in Neuroscience and Statistics & Analytics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2023. As a VISE Affiliate, he works with Catie Chang to advance interdisciplinary research in brain imaging and AI translation.

The NEURDY Lab focuses on extracting critical insights about brain activity in health and disease, leveraging functional neuroimaging and machine learning. Recent lab highlights include presentations at OHBM 2024 and ISBI 2025 conferences, the launch of open-source software initiatives, and the recruitment of new Ph.D. students and research assistants.