Tom Bylemans

Tom Bylemans is a postdoctoral researcher in the Psychology department at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium, affiliated with the Brain, Body and Cognition research group and the Brussels University Consultation Center. His work centers on cerebellar mechanisms in mentalization and autism spectrum disorders, with an h-index of 70 reflecting significant scholarly impact.

His research focuses on mentalization deficits, narrative coherence impairments, and cerebellar sequencing in autistic adults. He investigates how cerebellar dysfunction affects social cognition and narrative processing, with particular attention to sex differences and the development of targeted training interventions. His methodology combines neuroimaging, behavioral assessments, and clinical observations to bridge cognitive neuroscience and autism research.

Analysis of his 2020-2024 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory: establishing cerebellar involvement in social cognition (2020-2022), developing cerebellar atlases (2023-2024), and creating narrative sequencing training protocols. Key themes include cerebellar mapping for social functions, sex-specific manifestations in autism, and the translation of basic neuroscience into clinical interventions for autistic adults.

Scientific Awards: No major awards documented in provided materials.

Advising and Grants: No student advisees or grant funding details mentioned in available sources. His activities include public lectures on autistic burnout and narrative training, indicating community engagement without formal advising roles.

Labs and Teams: Core member of VUB's Brain, Body and Cognition research group, which investigates neural-cognitive-behavioral interactions using multimodal approaches including fMRI and behavioral paradigms.