معرفی
Roger Beaty is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Pennsylvania State University, where he serves as Cognitive Area Coordinator and leads the Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Laboratory (CNCL). His research program investigates the neural and cognitive foundations of creative thinking using multimodal approaches.
Education
- Ph.D. (2015) from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Research Focus
Dr. Beaty's work examines brain network dynamics during creative cognition using fMRI, tES-fNIRS neuromodulation, and computational methods. His lab develops open-access tools for automated creativity assessment (e.g., SemDis, CAP platform) and studies creativity across domains including musical improvisation, scientific problem-solving, and education. Key research themes include:
- Default and executive network interactions in creative thought
- Associative thinking as a core mechanism of creativity
- Cross-domain applications of computational creativity assessment
- Neuromodulation techniques for cognitive enhancement
Publications Focus
Dr. Beaty's recent publications (2016-2025) demonstrate three key trajectories: 1) Development of computational creativity assessment platforms using semantic distance metrics; 2) Neurocognitive investigations of brain network dynamics in creative thinking; and 3) Domain-specific creativity studies in science and music. His work consistently bridges cognitive neuroscience with computational approaches.
Student Advising
Dr. Beaty mentors graduate students in the CNCL lab, including award recipients of the Chateaubriand Fellowship (Simone Luchini), Matthew Ryan Serafino Scholarship (Clin Lai), and Harold F. Martin Teaching Award (Dan Zeitlen).
Laboratory
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Laboratory employs behavioral testing, neuroimaging (fMRI, fNIRS), and computational modeling to study creative cognition. The lab maintains an active publication record and develops open-access research tools for the scientific community.
