Tobias Donner

Professor Tobias Donner serves as an External Collaborator within the School of Psychology & Neuroscience. His academic profile indicates an active research position focused on the intersection of physiological measures and neural processing.

Dr. Donner's research centers on understanding how arousal systems influence cortical processing through multimodal approaches. His work particularly examines the coupling between pupil dynamics (a physiological indicator of arousal) and neuronal population activity, revealing how different aspects of arousal selectively modulate various cortical processes. This research has significant implications for understanding attention, decision-making, and consciousness from both theoretical and clinical perspectives.

His recent publication demonstrates a sophisticated methodological approach combining pupillometry with advanced neural recording techniques to disentangle diverse influences of arousal on cortical networks. The work represents a growing trend in systems neuroscience that bridges physiological markers with neural circuit dynamics, moving beyond traditional unimodal investigations of brain function.

While the available information does not detail specific advising activities or grant funding, his collaborative publication pattern suggests active engagement with multiple research teams across institutions. The External Collaborator designation indicates a formal research relationship with the institution while potentially maintaining primary affiliation elsewhere.