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PD Dr. rer. nat. Patrick Bruns serves as Lab Manager at the Biological Psychology and Neuropsychology Department within the School of Psychology at the University of Hamburg. Holding a habilitation in Psychology (2020) and a doctorate summa cum laude (2010), he maintains an active research profile while overseeing laboratory operations. His academic trajectory includes a visiting scholar position at Brown University (2016-2018) and postdoctoral work on the EU-Project NOMS.
Dr. Bruns' research centers on multisensory integration and perceptual learning, with particular focus on audiovisual spatial processing, crossmodal recalibration, and neuroplasticity mechanisms. His work spans diverse populations including congenitally blind individuals and examines how sensory experience shapes neural adaptation. Key methodologies involve psychophysical testing, EEG, and computational modeling of perceptual phenomena.
Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2025) reveals consistent investigation into how multisensory experiences recalibrate spatial perception, with growing emphasis on conscious awareness in learning consolidation and cross-species conservation of sensory mechanisms. His work bridges fundamental cognitive neuroscience with clinical applications in psychosis research and sensory rehabilitation.
While no formal awards are documented in available materials, his publication record demonstrates sustained productivity in high-impact journals including Trends in Cognitive Sciences, Current Biology, and European Journal of Neuroscience. As Lab Manager, he supports research infrastructure while maintaining his independent scholarly contributions.
Dr. Bruns' laboratory work focuses on experimental paradigms examining spatial recalibration through audiovisual interactions, with particular attention to methodological innovations in measuring perceptual precision. His team investigates how sensory deprivation (e.g., congenital blindness) and training protocols alter fundamental perceptual mechanisms across the lifespan.
