Christopher Blais

Christopher Blais is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University, specializing in cognitive control and neuroscience. He directs the EEG lab, focusing on implicit mechanisms of self-regulation and attention.

• PhD in Cognitive Psychology, University of Waterloo (2006)
• MA in Cognitive Psychology, University of Waterloo (2002)
• BA in Psychology with minor in Mathematics, University of Waterloo (2001)

His research explores cognitive control, selective attention, and neural correlates of behavior regulation. Key areas include understanding how implicit processes influence attentional control and memory, utilizing EEG and computational models.

Recent publications highlight trends in cognitive neuroscience, including applications of machine learning to EEG data, social learning mechanisms, and educational technology innovations. Blais has contributed to studies on bilingualism, prospective memory, and emotion regulation.

Blais teaches undergraduate courses like BIO 495 (Undergraduate Research) and PSY 499 (Individualized Instruction), emphasizing hands-on learning in psychology and neuroscience.