Thomas Geyer

Thomas Geyer is a Senior Lecturer in Experimental Psychology and Academic Director at LMU Munich's Department of Psychology, specializing in the interplay between cognitive and neurobiological mechanisms of statistical learning. His research focuses on how humans manage sensory overload through automatic learning processes that enhance object recognition and search efficiency.

• Primary Research Focus: Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience
• Secondary Focus: Biomedical Neuroscience
• Tertiary Focus: Theoretical Neuroscience & Technical Applications

Geyer employs behavioral methods (reaction times, eye tracking) alongside neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI) to explore attentional capture, scene memory, and cross-modal interactions in visual search. His work bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical applications in human perception and memory systems.

Selected Research Trends: Statistical learning in complex environments, neurobiological underpinnings of selective attention, and integration of multi-sensory contextual cues.

Notable Contributions: Pioneering studies on cross-trial priming effects, N1pc polarity reversal mechanisms, and cross-modal attentional guidance through contextual memory. Collaborations with renowned researchers like Hermann J. Müller and Joseph Töllner highlight his impact in experimental psychology.

Former Students:

• Dr. Efsun Annac
• Abhilash Dwarakanath
• Dr. Bernhard Schlagbauer

Contact: geyer@lmu.de | Phone: +49 (0) 89 / 2180 5216