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Dr. Uri Maoz is an Associate Professor at Chapman University, affiliated with the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Schmid College of Science and Technology, and Fowler School of Engineering. His research bridges computational neuroscience, decision-making, and moral philosophy, focusing on volition and the neural underpinnings of conscious action. He holds visiting roles at UCLA (Department of Anesthesiology) and Caltech (Biology and Bioengineering).
Educations:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and General Humanistic Studies, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Ph.D. in Neural Computation, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Research Interests: Dr. Maoz investigates how consciousness influences voluntary actions through empirical methods (EEG, intracranial recordings) and theoretical models. He explores ethical and legal implications of neuroscience, particularly regarding free will and decision-making. His work integrates machine learning for real-time neural data analysis.
Key Projects:
- Leading the COVID-Dynamic longitudinal study on pandemic-related behavioral and emotional changes.
- Developing computational models of volition and neural correlates of intention.
- Collaborating across disciplines to address neuroethical questions.
Visiting Roles:
- Visiting Assistant Professor at UCLA’s Department of Anesthesiology
- Visiting Associate in Biology and Bioengineering at Caltech
Labs/Teams: Active in Chapman’s Institute for Interdisciplinary Brain and Behavioral Sciences and collaborates with the Anderson School of Management at UCLA.
