معرفی
James F. Cavanagh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Mexico. He directs the Cognitive Rhythms and Computation Lab, advancing electrophysiology as a theoretical and methodological hub in neural sciences. Cavanagh earned his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona (2010), M.A. from San Francisco State University, and B.A. from Western Michigan University.
His research focuses on EEG signatures of frontal cortical function, reward/decision making, and computational psychiatry. Current projects examine frontal theta in cognitive control, cognition in Parkinson's disease, and multimodal imaging of reward processing. Cavanagh utilizes UNM's extensive neuroscience resources including EEG/TMS integration and fMRI facilities.
Major honors include:
- Early Career Award - Society for Psychophysiological Research
- NIMH Biobehavioral Research Award for Innovative New Scientists (BRAINS)
He mentors graduate students in electrophysiology and computational approaches, with current advisees including Christopher Pirrung, Garima Singh, and Mark Lavelle. Cavanagh teaches courses in Psychobiology of Emotion, EEG Analysis, and Psychophysiology.
