Jacob Feiler

Jacob Feiler is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Tulane University's School of Science & Engineering. He holds a PhD in Educational Psychology and Neuroscience from The University of Alabama (2023) and an MS in Human Anatomy from the University of Colorado School of Medicine (2016).

• Research Focus: Spatial reasoning and embodied cognition, with applications in science ability and learning mechanisms.
• Teaching: Courses include Introductory Psychology (PSYC 1000), Experimental Psychology (PSYC 3130), and Cognitive Psychology (PSYC 3290).

Publications highlight interdisciplinary work bridging cognitive science, neuroscience, and education, including studies on neuroimaging techniques (fNIRS/fMRI) and the role of embodied cognition in learning. His research emphasizes translational applications to enhance science education.