- Neuropsychology
- Cognitive Aging
- Dementia
- +۴ مورد دیگر
Prof Jelle Jolles serves as Professor of Neuropsychology and Director of the Centre for Brain, Learning & Education at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), where he bridges neuroscience, education, and cognitive development research. His leadership focuses on translating brain science into practical educational applications through interdisciplinary collaboration. His primary research domains encompass brain-learning-education interfaces, cognitive aging trajectories, and dementia/Alzheimer's disease mechanisms. Recent investigations emphasize sex-specific cognitive development patterns in adolescence, executive function assessment beyond formal testing, and environmental influences like nutrition (e.g., krill oil supplementation) and physical activity on cognitive outcomes. His work consistently addresses real-world educational contexts through large-scale population studies. Analysis of his 2018-2020 publications reveals concentrated focus on adolescent cognitive neuroscience, particularly examining how biological factors (sex differences), dietary interventions, and exercise modulate learning processes. Methodologically, his team employs rigorous designs including randomized controlled trials, cross-sectional analyses, and systematic reviews to establish evidence-based educational strategies. The Centre for Brain, Learning & Education operates as his primary research ecosystem, facilitating partnerships between neuroscientists, educators, and policymakers. This hub drives initiatives converting laboratory findings into classroom practices, with emphasis on optimizing learning environments through neurocognitive insights and addressing developmental challenges across the lifespan.






