PhD Candidate
University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine
I’m a Ph.D. candidate in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Neuroscience at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine. My research focuses on understanding neurocognitive processes, including attention, memory, and executive function, through the use of electroencephalography (EEG). I focus on how brain oscillations relate to task performance and cognitive states, particularly in clinical and aging populations. Additionally, I contribute to the processing and analysis of 3D motion capture data for biomechanics-focused studies conducted in our lab.
My primary research involvement is in a clinical trial investigating the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on cognitive function and brain activity. In this role, I lead EEG data collection and analysis, applying time-frequency methods and signal processing techniques to assess changes in neural dynamics pre- and post-intervention. I also support parallel projects involving opioid use disorder and EEG-based behavioral research. I specialize in EEG preprocessing, event-related and spectral analyses, and memory-efficient data workflows using MATLAB and parallel computing tools.
I earned my M.S. in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Aging & Neuroscience from USF and hold a B.S. in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry from the University of Louisiana Monroe. My academic and research journey is deeply influenced by my personal background - growing up alongside my grandmother, who lived with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, instilled in me a lasting drive to pursue research that has real-world relevance for aging and brain health.
I’m passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing research at the intersection of neuroscience, clinical science, and technology.
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