Christopher Gundlach

Christopher Gundlach is a Researcher at the Wilhelm Wundt Institute for Psychology, University of Leipzig, since October 2014. His work bridges cognitive neuroscience and neuromodulation techniques, with a focus on visual processing, attentional mechanisms, and neuronal oscillations.

Education:

• Dr. rer. nat. (summa cum laude), Psychology, University of Leipzig (2011-2017)
• Diplom, Psychology, University of Leipzig (2005-2010)

Research Interests: His research investigates how attention modulates early visual and somatosensory processing, with a particular emphasis on:

• Neural dynamics of visual attention shifts (including 3D space)
• Role of alpha/beta oscillations in attentional control
• Transcranial alternating/direct current stimulation (tACS/tDCS) effects
• Steady-state visual/somatosensory evoked potentials and fields
• Global vs. local attentional selection mechanisms
• Neural excitability and sensory gain control

Publication Trends: His recent articles (2023-2025) concentrate on advanced attentional paradigms (3D shifts, feature-based selection), neural oscillation dynamics, and stimulation safety/efficacy. Methodologically, EEG/MEG dominate, often combined with computational modeling.

Scientific Contributions:

• Summa cum laude doctorate for work on tACS and somatosensory perception
• Key findings on dissociation between attentional selection and alpha modulation
• Methodological innovations in neurostimulation setups
• High-impact publications in Cerebral Cortex, NeuroImage, and Brain Stimulation

Academic Service: Active in institutional governance, including faculty council representation (since 2022) and course coordination for multiple psychology programs.