Daniel Ansari

Daniel Ansari is a Research Fellow in the Child & Brain Development program at Western University, affiliated with the Faculty of Education, the Department of Psychology, and the Brain & Mind Institute. He leads the Numerical Cognition Laboratory, which investigates the development of numerical and mathematical skills using behavioral and neuroimaging methods.

• Research areas: Numerical Cognition, Developmental Neuroscience, Educational Psychology
• Key affiliations: Faculty of Education, Department of Psychology, Brain & Mind Institute

His work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education, focusing on both typical and atypical mathematical skill development. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding symbolic and nonsymbolic number processing, enculturation effects on brain function, and educational neuroscience.

Scientific Awards:

• Advanced Research Fellowship, Klaus J. Jacobs Foundation (2018)
• E.W.R Steacie Memorial Fellowship, NSERC (2015)
• Member, College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, Royal Society of Canada (2014)
• Boyd McCandless Early Career Award, APA Division 7 (2011)
• Early Research Contributions Award, SRCD (2009)

His research has implications for educational interventions and understanding developmental disorders like dyscalculia.