Anna Behler

Dr. Anna Behler is a Computational Neuroimaging Fellow at the University of Newcastle's School of Psychological Sciences, where she conducts research with the Systems Neuroscience Group. Originally trained as a physicist, she earned her M.Sc. in Physics from TU Dresden, Germany, specializing in magnetic effects, before transitioning to neuroscience research.

Her research interests span computational neuroscience and neuroimaging, with a particular focus on the application of machine learning techniques to diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) data. She has made significant contributions to understanding amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) through advanced neuroimaging approaches. More recently, her work has expanded to include eye movement research as a window into brain function and neurophysiology. Dr. Behler completed her Doctor of Human Biology at Ulm University, Germany, where she developed computational techniques to optimize diffusion tensor imaging for studying ALS.

Her publication record demonstrates a strong trajectory from physics to neuroscience, with recent high-impact work appearing in journals like Nature Human Behaviour. Her research integrates computational modeling with neuroimaging to address fundamental questions about brain structure, function, and disease progression. Current projects include investigations into brain thermoregulation, the metabolic costs of cognition, and the application of large language models to neuroscience prediction tasks.

• Doctor of Human Biology, Ulm University - Germany
• Diplom in Physics, Technische Universitaet Dresden - Germany