معرفی
Dr. Shikha Prashad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Texas at Arlington. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a dual BA in Biology and Computer Science from Bryn Mawr College. Her research focuses on neural and cognitive mechanisms of motor learning in populations with dopamine dysregulation, leveraging EEG and advanced computational methods. She has held academic positions at UTA, Washington State University, and completed postdoctoral training at UT Dallas.
Education:
- PhD in Neuroscience & Cognitive Science, University of Maryland, 2016
- BA in Biology and Computer Science, Bryn Mawr College, 2009
Research Interests:
- Motor learning and control in aging and substance use
- EEG-based neural signatures of cognitive-motor processes
- Neuroplasticity in movement disorders
Recent Awards:
- Rising STARs Award (UT System, 2024)
- Trainee Professional Development Award (Society for Neuroscience, 2019)
- Multiple fellowships from University of Maryland (2009–2015)
Teaching & Service:
- Teaches courses like MOTOR CONTROL AND LEARNING
- Editorial Review Board Member, Journal of Motor Learning and Development
- Reviewer for NSF, NIH, and academic journals
Labs & Collaboration: Active in interdisciplinary neuroscience research, focusing on EEG analysis and computational modeling. Collaborates with institutions like Baylor College of Medicine and the UT Dallas Center for BrainHealth.
