Andrej Stancak

Dr Andrej Stancak is a Reader in Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of Liverpool, based in the Department of Psychological Sciences within the Institute of Psychology, Health and Society. His expertise lies in neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and the neural mechanisms of pain, decision-making, and olfaction. He leads multidisciplinary research projects and teaches extensively across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Education: While specific degrees are not listed in the text, Dr Stancak has held prestigious fellowships including a Fulbright Fellowship (2001), DAAD Fellowship (1997), and DFG Fellowship (1998), indicating advanced training in neuroscience and neuroimaging.

Research Interests: Dr Stancak’s work spans pain neurophysiology, brain imaging (EEG, MEG, fMRI), olfactory modulation of behavior, and economic decision-making. He explores how the brain generates conscious pain experiences and how sensory inputs like odors and textures influence value-based choices, often in collaboration with industry partners such as Unilever and AstraZeneca.

Research Trends: His recent publications emphasize mobile EEG applications, machine learning for pain prediction, and cross-cultural neuroscience. There is a consistent focus on translating lab-based findings into real-world contexts, such as online purchasing behavior and chronic pain management.

Scientific Awards: He has received several international fellowships and honors, including:

• Fulbright Fellowship (USA, 2001)
• DAAD Fellowship (Germany, 1997)
• DFG Fellowship (Germany, 1998)
• Ludwig Boltzmann Fellowship (Austria, 1994)

Teaching & Supervision: Dr Stancak is the module coordinator for Psychobiology of Pain (PSYC317) and teaches across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate modules. He has successfully supervised 8 PhD students to completion and has 1 pending submission.

Labs & Teams: While no specific lab name is provided, his work is conducted in collaboration with the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Institute of Risk and Uncertainty, and international partners such as Charles University in Prague and University of Glasgow.