Freek van Ede

Dr. Freek van Ede is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Cognitive Psychology. He leads the Proactive Brain Lab, focusing on how the brain prepares for upcoming behavior through attention and working memory. His research employs EEG, eye-tracking, and virtual reality to study dynamic cognitive processes.

Education:

• PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (Cum Laude), Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (2014)
• MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience (Cum Laude), Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (2009)
• BSc in Psychology, University of Utrecht (2007)

Research Interests:

His work investigates how attention and working memory interact with anticipation, timing, and action. Key methodologies include EEG, eye-tracking, and virtual reality. Recent projects explore stimulus-driven selective attention and how visual working memories are prepared for action.

Grants & Awards:

• NWO Vidi Grant (2023–2028, €800,000)
• ERC Starting Grant (2020–2025, €1.5 million)
• Young Investigator Award, CNS (2023)
• Early Career Awards from BACN and NVP (2023, 2022)

Lab & Teams:

He directs the Proactive Brain Lab, emphasizing innovative experimental designs and interdisciplinary approaches. The lab welcomes motivated students at all levels.