PAST LAB MEMBERS
Visiting professors, postdocs and research associates
| Muhammed
Dur-e-ahmad Postdoctoral Fellow, 2008 http://lums.edu.pk/faculty-details.php/muhammad.dureahmad muhammad.dureahmad (at) lums (dot) edu.pk Current position: Visiting researcher, Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo |
| Melissa
Dominguez Research Associate 2003-2005 Computational models of hearing loss and tinnitus. melidomi (at) yahoo (dot) com Current position: Software Engineer, Google |
| Andrew Smith Postdoctoral Fellow, 2002-2004 andrew.j.smith (at) smiths-aerospace (dot) com Current position: Technology manager, GE Aviation, UK |
| Dezhong
Yao Visiting Researcher www.neuro.uestc.edu.cn/bci/member/yao/yao.asp http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ClUoWqsAAAAJ dyao (at) uestc (dot) edu (dot) cn Current position: Professor, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China |
| Steve
Joordens Postdoctoral Fellow, 1996 www.stevejoordens.ca joordens (at) psych (dot) utoronto.ca Current position: Professor, University of Toronto |
Graduate students
| Laura
Keating Neuroscience PhD, 2018, co-supervised by Margaret McKinnon. Effects of aerobic exercise and yoga on mood and cognition. Email: scuttle (at) mcmaster (dot) ca | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Craig
Hutton
Psychology Neuroscience and Behaviour PhD, 2018 Effects of stress, nutrition and exercise on behaviour, neurogenesis, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor in ageing, Alzheimer's disease and depression across cells, mice and humans. Email: craig (dot) hutton (at) gmail (dot) com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kiret
Dhindsa Computational & Engineering Science PhD, 2017 Brain-computer interfaces and neurofeedback. Email: kiretd (at) gmail (dot) com Website: http://www.kiretdhindsa.com | 
Jessica
Connolly | PNB Msc candidate, co-supervised by Margaret McKinnon. Impacts of exercise, neurofeedback, and mindfulness training on mood and cogntion. Email: connoj1 (at) mcmaster (dot) ca | 
Ranya
Amirthamanoharan | Psychology MSc 2016, co-supervised by Laurel Trainor. Psychoacoustic and EEG-based assessment of hearing loss Email: amirts (at) mcmaster (dot) ca | 
Joe Burns | Psychology MSc candidate, co-supervised by Laurel Trainor. Psychoacoustic and EEG-based assessment of hearing loss and neural plasticity Email: burnsj1 (at) mcmaster (dot) ca | 
Rekha Netto
| MiNDS Neuroscience MSc candidate. Cognitive and emotional impact of radiation cancer therapy Email: nettor (at) mcmaster (dot) ca | 
Rory Finnegan
| Neuroscience MSc, 2016 Computational models of the hippocampal memory system using the Restricted Boltzmann Machine Email: finnegrj (at) mcmaster (dot) ca | 
Sherisse
McLaughlin | Neuroscience MSc 2016 , co-supervised by Doug Boreham. Effects of exercise on mood and spatial cognition. Email: mclaugs (at) mcmaster (dot) ca | 
Nick Déry
| PhD Neuroscience, 2014 Investigating the functional role of hippocampal neurogenesis in the human and rodent brain: cognitive and neurobiological correlates. Email: dery (at) mcmaster (dot) ca Current position: Research Quality Integration Officer, UHN Toronto | 
Aaron
Goldstein | Psychology MSc 2014 Effects of stress, depression and alcohol on memory. Email: goldsam (at) mcmaster (dot) ca Current position: Law student, University of Toronto | 
Trent
Toulouse | PhD Psychology, 2013 Modelling dopaminergic control of learning and action choice. ttoulouse (at) gmail (dot) com | 
Jeff
Bruce | MSc Psychology 2013, co-supervised by Laurel Trainor Psychophysical and EEG measurements of auditory perception in hearing aid wearers. jeffbruce (at) gmail (dot) com Current position: Neuroinformatics Intern, Ontario Brain Institute | 
Xue Han
| PhD Psychology 2012 Empirical studies of spatial cognition and navigation in VR hanx100 (at) nenu (dot) edu (dot) cn Current position: Lecturer, Dept Psychology, Northeast Normal University China | 
Malcolm Pilgrim
| MSc Psychology 2012 Empirical studies of neurogenesis-dependent cognition malcolm.pilgrim (at) gmail (dot) com Current position:CRM Projects Specialist, BMW Group Canada | 
Brandon Aubie
| PhD Psychology 2012, co-supervised with Paul Faure Computational and empirical studies of duration-tuning in auditory neurons. brandon (at) aubie (dot) ca Current position: Founder, QReserve Inc | 
Mike Chrostowski
| PhD Neurosccience 2012, co-supervised with Ian Bruce Computational models of hearing loss and tinnitus. mchrostowski (at) rogers (dot) com Current position: CEO and Founder, Sound Options Tinnitus Treatments |
Chris Sevigny
| MSc Psychology 2010 Empirical studies of spatial memory and imagery in VR. csevigny (at) gmail (dot) com Current position: IT Director, Cormex Research | 
Le Yang
| PhD Candidate ECE 2006-2007 co-supervised by Ian Bruce, Computational models of hearing loss and tinnitus. lyx35 (at) mizzou (dot) edu | 
Pat Byrne
| PhD Psychology 2007 Computational and Empirical studies of spatial memory, navigation and mental imagery dr.patrick.byrne (at) gmail (dot) com Current position: Senior research advisor, Ontario Ministry of Transportation | 
Damian Jankowicz
| PhD Psychology 2004 Computational models of semantic memory jankowicz (at) gmail (dot) com Current position: Chief Technology Officer, CAMH Toronto | 
Steve Howell
| PhD Psychology 2004 Computational models of language learning. steverhowell (at) hotmail (dot) com Current position: Associate Professor of Psychology, Keystone College, and President, Howell Design and Consulting Inc. | 
Gaurav Patel
| MEng ECE 2000, co-supervised by Simon Haykin Computational models of temporal coding with Kalman filters and RNNs. gauravsp7 (at) yahoo (dot) com Current position: Manager of Software Engineering at Cydcor, LA | 
Jean Lim
| MSc Psychology 2000 Computational model of strategic organization in memory recall. jclim5 (at) yahoo (dot) com | 
Arnold Liwanag
| MSc Psychology 1996 Computational models of learning with multiple co-operating agents. arnoldliwanag (at) gmail (dot) com Current position: Enterprise Architect, CwC Consulting | 
Chris Lesner
| MSc Computing and Information Science 1999, co-supervised by Simon Haykin Multi-resolution methods for image compression. chris.lesner (at) gmail (dot) com Current position: Software engineer, Intuit Inc |
Ken Seergobin
| MSc Psychology 1996 Spatial and temporal coherence models of unsupervised learning. kseergobin (at) gmail (dot) com Current position: Founder, Coherent Motion Research and Software |
Honours thesis students
| Gabrielle Herman BSc 2018 | Project: EEG measures of brain network activity | |
| Christine Wang BSc 2018 | Project: Deep RBM models of hippocampal coding | |
| Isaac Kinley BSc 2018 | Project: Computational models of ERP responses to expected and aberrant stimuli | |
| Imasha Perera BSc 2018 | Project: Fusion of EEG and fMRI data streams with convolutional neural networks | |
| Hajer Nakua BSc 2018 | Project: Impact of current and past binge drinking and physical activity on mood and cognition | |
| Dayle Parker BSc 2018 | Effects of diet in animal model of Alzheimer's | |
| Andreanne Lavoie BSc 2018 | Effects of diet in animal model of Alzheimer's | |
| Emily Kaunisma BSc 2018 | Effects of diet in animal model of Alzheimer's | |
| Melanie Lysenko BSc 2017 | Hons thesis project: Assessing diet-exercise interactive effects on cognitive and mental health in the Canadian Longitudinal Study of Ageing | |
| Allison Mizzi BSc 2017 | Hons thesis project: Impact of yoga exercise versus visualization and relaxation on mood and cognition | |
| Kristen Marszalek BSc 2017 | Hons thesis project: Neurofeedback training, alpha asymmetry and mood regulation | |
| Braeden Terpou BSc 2017 | Hons thesis project: Neurofeedback training, alpha asymmetry and mood regulation | |
| Herry Patel BSc 2017 | Hons thesis project: Impact of current and past binge drinking, with or without a period of abstinence, on mood and cognition | |
| Nikita Puri BSc 2017 | Hons thesis project: Interactive effects of binge drinking and exercise on mood and cognition | |
| Nicole Ramseyer BSc 2017 | Hons thesis project: Effects of a complex dietary supplement on mood and cognition in Alzheimer's model mice | |
| Zain Patel BSc 2017 | Hons thesis project: Effects of a complex dietary supplement on mood and cognition in Alzheimer's model mice | |
| Rachel Hung BSc 2017 | Hons thesis project: Effects of a complex dietary supplement on mood and cognition in Alzheimer's model mice | |
| Kripa Thomas BSc 2017 | Hons thesis project: Effects of a complex dietary supplement on mood and cognition in Alzheimer's model mice | |
| Gurleen Kaur BSc 2017 | Hons thesis project: Effects of a complex dietary supplement on mood and cognition in Alzheimer's model mice | |
| Kayla Esser BSc 2017 | Hons thesis project: Effects of a complex dietary supplement on mood and cognition in Alzheimer's model mice | |
| Miriam Krzyzewska BSc 2017 | Hons thesis project: Effects of a complex dietary supplement on mood and cognition in Alzheimer's model mice | |
| Jon Babatinca BSc 2016 | Investigating ABR measures of hearing loss | |
| Amy McInnes BSc 2016 | Investigating ABR measures of hearing loss | |
| Ledor Babatinca BSc 2016 | Effects of diet in animal model of Alzheimer's | |
| Judith Tran BSc 2016 | Effects of diet in animal model of Alzheimer's | |
| Sandra Cooper BSc 2016 | Effects of diet in animal model of Alzheimer's | |
| Trystan Nault BSc 2016 | Cognitive correlates of alcohol bingeing | |
| Douglas Chan BSc 2016 | EEG neurofeedback for modulation of mood | |
| Kyle Gauder BSc 2016 | EEG neurofeedback for modulation of mood | |
| Katija Bonin BSc 2015 | Effects of high intenstiy interval training versus medium intensity exercise on cognition | |
| Patrick Te BSc 2015 | Effects of a complex diet supplement on cognitive decline in an Alzheimers model mouse | |
| Samantha Pasternak BSc 2015 | Effects of a complex diet supplement on cognitive decline in an Alzheimers model mouse | |
| Eun Hye (Grace) Lee BSc 2015 | Effects of a complex diet supplement on cognitive decline in an Alzheimers model mouse | |
| Kyle Fitzgibbon BSc 2014 | Effects of diet, exercise and stress on memory in rodents | |
| Andrew LogoDiuce BSc 2014 | Effects of diet, exercise and stress on memory in rodents | |
| Amanda Easson BSc 2014 | Effects of stress and alcohol bingeing on memory in humans | |
| Dean Carcone BSc 2014 | Brain-computer interfaces | |
| Kareem Kudus BSc 2014 | Restricted Boltzmann Machine model of hippocampal memory | |
| Kieran Healey BSc 2013 | Memory and alcohol bingeing | |
| Collins Oghor BSc 2013 | Memory stress and depression | |
| Shannon Limoges BSc 2013 | Memory stress and depression | |
| Ranya Amirthamanoharan BSc 2013 | Assessment of hearing aids | |
| Ibrahim Hasan BSc 2013 | Exercise, neurogenesis and cognition | |
| Natalie Michalski BSc 2013 | Exercise, neurogenesis and cognition | |
| Vlad Drobinin BSc 2013 | Spatial memory and imagery | |
| Melissa Hebscher BSc 2012 | Memory stress and depression | |
| Henna Khan BSc 2012 | Memory stress and depression | |
| Mark Shaw BSc 2012 | Models of hippocampus | |
| Katelyn Muir BSc 2012 | Empirical assessment of hearing aids | |
| Aaron Goldstein BSc 2012 | Alcohol and memory | |
| Deanna Minnervini BSc 2012 | Memory stress and depression | |
| Catherine Lau BSc 2012 | Memory stress and depression | |
| Kathryn Crevier BSc 2011 | Memory, stress and depression | |
| Melanie Cochrane BSc 2011 | Memory, stress and depression | |
| Ribal Haddad BSc 2011 | Memory, stress and depression | |
| Snir Seitelbach BSc 2011 | Memory and alcohol bingeing | |
| Jessica Tran BSc 2010 | Spatial memory and depression | |
| Oxana Roudenko BSc 2010 | Spatial memory encoding | |
| Malcolm Pilgrim BSc 2010 | Memory stress and depression | |
| Anthony Morgan BSc 2010 | Memory and alcohol bingeing | |
| Anteneh Kassa BSc 2010 | Memory stress and depression | |
| Lara Georgis BSc 2010 | Tinnitus and residual inhibition (co-sup by Roberts, Bosynak) | |
| Samir Moosa BSc 2008 | HC, frontal functions, stress, depression | |
| Sivan Rotenberg BSc 2008 | Interference in memory, stress, neurogenesis | |
| Jillian OConnor BSc 2008 | VR studies of spatial memory | |
| Danielle Hulan BSc 2008 | VR studies of spatial memory | |
| Douna Montazeralghaem BSc 2008 | Memory stress and depression | |
| Cindy Narinesingh BSc 2009 | Memory and depression | |
| Tina Schoenhoffer BSc 2007 | Boltzmann machine model of hippocampus | |
| Riziq Sayegh BSc 2007 | Model of rhythm perception (co-sup by Laurel Trainor) | |
| Christine Truong BSc 2007 | Memory deficits in deperession | |
| Meredith Mackenzie BSc 2007 | Memory deficits in depression | |
| Peter Sheffield BSc 2007 | Contingent auditory after-effects (co-sup by Dan Bosnyak) | |
| Karim Mitha BSc 2007 | VR studies of spatial memory | |
| Sarah Goodwin BSc 2007 | fMRI studies of spatial memory | |
| Matthew Turnock BSc 2006 | Models of contextually-modulated reinforcement learning | |
| Kathleen Drennan-Scace BSc 2006 | Models of hippocampal-PFC gating | |
| Kamal Malhie BSc 2006 | Effects of stress and depression on memory | |
| Sabrina Mohamed BSc 2006 | Studies of spatial memory | |
| Rohini Kalia BSc 2005 | Models of contextual condidtioning | |
| Lori Giles BSc 2005 | VR studies of spatial memory | |
| Josee Yang BSc 2005 | Models of ECT, kindling and neurogenesis | |
| Haemin Han BSc 2005 | Models of hippocampal-PFC gating | |
| Dylan Smith BSc 2005 | Models of reinforcement learning | |
| Shilpy Gupta BSc 2004 | Models of auditory processing for hearing aid design | |
| Andrew Chan BSc 2003 | Models of dopaminergic modulation | |
| Jordan Hoath BSc 2003 | Investigations of strategic memory | |
| Pat O'Banion BSc 2001 | Algorithms for intelligent hearing aids | |
| Adeline Chin BSc 1999 | Fast learning in the hippocampus | |
| Marcia Cushing BSc 1999 | An associative model of arithmetic | |
| Ted Meeds BSc, 1998 | Local cost functions in a cascading auto-encoder: A neural network model of the hippocampal memory system | |
| Sara Page BSc, 1997 | The impact of temporal coherence on the formation of visual representations | |
| Stephen Holik BSc,1996 | A neural network model of episodic memory | |
| Rick Taylor BSc, 1996 | Filtering and tuning by neocortex-thalamus complex | |
| Ken Jobity BSc, 1996 | Neural networks for medical image compression |