Mark J. Buckley

Mark J. Buckley is a Professor of Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of The Queen's College. He leads the Brain and Behaviour Research Group, focusing on neural mechanisms underlying cognition, memory, and executive control. His work integrates neuropsychological, neurophysiological, and neuroimaging techniques to study brain networks in both normal and pathological conditions. Key research interests include prefrontal cortex function, temporal lobe disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s), and the interplay between brain regions during goal-directed behavior.

• Education: MA and DPhil (Oxford University).
• Affiliations: Visiting Professor at Tohoku University’s Brain Science Center and collaborator at RIKEN Brain Science Institute.

His research emphasizes understanding how brain networks mediate learning, memory, and decision-making. Current projects explore conflict-induced behavioral adjustments, rule-based decision-making, and network modularity in the frontal lobe. Funded by the MRC, BBSRC, and Wellcome Trust, his work bridges basic neuroscience with applications in neurodegenerative diseases.

Recent publications highlight advances in prefrontal cortical dynamics, including studies on executive control variability, frontopolar cortex roles, and neural geometry during learning. Collaborations with international institutions underscore his global impact in cognitive neuroscience.