Josh Pollock

Josh Pollock is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at Kent State University and Director of the Electrophysiological Neuroscience Laboratory of Kent (ENLoK). He holds a Ph.D. in Adult Development and Aging from the University of Akron (2014). His research focuses on neuroimaging, cognitive aging, virtual reality, and social psychology, with recent projects exploring relational cohesion, identity discrepancies via EEG, and interbrain synchronization in threatening environments.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Adult Development and Aging, University of Akron, 2014

Research Interests:

• Neuroimaging techniques and cognitive neuroscience applications
• Cognitive aging processes and their neural correlates
• Virtual reality integration in experimental settings
• Social psychology dynamics in neural activity

His work bridges EEG studies with social and cognitive phenomena, emphasizing real-world applications through funded projects with the Army Research Office, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and Department of Defense (DURIP grant).

Labs/Teams: Co-director of ENLoK, recently enhanced with DURIP-funded virtual reality infrastructure.

Grants:

• Army Research Office
• Air Force Office of Scientific Research
• Department of Defense (DURIP grant)