PhD, Psychology
University of Michigan · Cognition & Cognitive Neuroscience
Advisor: Dr. Thad Polk · GPA: 4.0/4.0Experience
Training across cognitive neuroscience, aging, learning, and development.
Education
Academic training
Honours BSc, Psychology
University of Toronto · Psychology Research Specialist & Anthropology Minor
Honours thesis advisor: Dr. Katherine Duncan · GPA: 3.89/4.0Research
Lab experience
Graduate Researcher · Computational & Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
Leading studies of neural dedifferentiation in aging using fMRI.
Honours Thesis & UTEA Student · Duncan Lab
Designed resting-state fMRI and eye-tracking studies of memory, recognition bias, and neural dedifferentiation in aging.
Research Project Student · Intergroup Relations Lab
Led survey and interview studies on ageism, moral judgment, and behavioral responses across adulthood.
UTEA Student & Research Assistant · Budding Minds Lab
Supported behavioral and fMRI studies of learning and memory development through data collection, analysis, and writing.
Recognition
Selected awards
Jay and Kay Peters Psychology Student Award
University of Michigan
Rackham Conference Travel Grant
University of Michigan
Graduate Student Award
Cognitive Neuroscience Society
Certificate of Academic Excellence
Canadian Psychological Association
Robert J. Glushko Senior Thesis Award
University of Toronto
University of Toronto Excellence Award
Two competitive summer research awards
Teaching
Graduate Student Instructor
PSYCH 240: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
University of Michigan · January 2026
Service
Peer review
Ad hoc reviewer with mentorship from Dr. Thad Polk
Neuropsychology · 2026