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Nathan Weisz is a Professor of Physiological Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Salzburg, where he leads the Salzburg Brain Dynamics Lab and the MEG Laboratory at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience Salzburg (CCNS). He has previously served as Associate Professor at the University of Trento’s CIMeC and as an Emmy Noether Group Leader at the University of Konstanz..
- Doctorate: Department of Psychology, University of Konstanz (2001–2004)
- Diploma in Psychology: Catholic University of Eichstätt (1996–2001)
His research focuses on understanding how the brain processes acoustic stimuli, particularly speech, using electrophysiological methods such as MEG and EEG. He investigates neural mechanisms in challenging listening environments (e.g., the 'cocktail party' problem), the role of neural oscillations in perception and memory, multisensory integration (e.g., audio-visual speech), and the development of tinnitus following hearing loss. His work has direct implications for hearing rehabilitation and cochlear implantation.
The recent publications highlight advanced applications of M/EEG in decoding conscious perception across modalities, the role of alpha desynchronization in auditory working memory, and predictive neural activity in the auditory system. These reflect a strong trend in cognitive electrophysiology, predictive coding, and neural dynamics of perception.
Nathan Weisz has not been mentioned as receiving specific scientific awards in the provided text.
He advises graduate students in psychology and neuroscience, though specific names are not listed. His research is supported by institutional and likely external funding given his leadership roles and publication record. He leads a prominent research group focused on non-invasive brain imaging and cognitive dynamics.
He leads the Salzburg Brain Dynamics Lab, which operates within the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience Salzburg (CCNS), utilizing MEG and EEG to study brain dynamics in perception and cognition.
