Patrick May

Dr. Patrick May is a Reader in Neuroscience at Lancaster University, affiliated with Fylde College and the Neuroscience and Neurocognition department. His research focuses on auditory neuroscience, computational modeling of neural systems, and cognitive aging mechanisms. His work integrates neurophysiological techniques like MEG and EEG with computational approaches to understand sensory processing and neurocognitive changes across the lifespan.

Key research interests include auditory cortex adaptation, predictive coding frameworks, and the neurobiological basis of cognitive reserve in aging. He explores how brain network dynamics influence verbal fluency and word-finding abilities, particularly in older adults. His computational models of sensory systems aim to bridge anatomical structure and functional response patterns in auditory and visual cortices.

Recent studies investigate hemispheric differences in auditory adaptation, optimization of auditory cortex models using evolutionary algorithms, and the role of lifestyle factors in cognitive aging theories such as the Scaffolding Theory. His work has been published in journals like Hearing Research, Neurobiology of Language, and PLoS ONE.

He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects analyzing functional brain connectivity and EEG/MEG data, contributing to both theoretical neuroscience and applied aging research. While no formal awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic engagement in these domains.