معرفی
Dr. Hazem Toutounji is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sheffield's School of Psychology. His research focuses on computational neuroscience, reinforcement learning, and avoidance behavior, with a particular interest in how these processes underpin cognitive flexibility and psychiatric disorders. He leads the Neural Dynamics and Computation Lab and collaborates with institutions such as the University of Nottingham.
- Education:
- Dr. rer. nat. in Cognitive Science
- M.Sc. in Computational Science
- B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering
His research interests include modeling avoidance behavior using reinforcement learning frameworks, abstract rule learning, and species-conserved neural mechanisms. He integrates computational models with experimental data to explore how neural dynamics support adaptive cognition. Recent work examines the computational underpinnings of avoidance in humans and its implications for anxiety disorders.
Dr. Toutounji supervises PhD students in projects such as 'Modelling avoidance using reinforcement learning,' which explores avoidance behavior across health and disease. He is affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives in cognitive neuroscience. His collaborative approach spans experimental psychology, computational modeling, and clinical applications.
