College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Kai Hwang

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Research Interests
Neural mechanisms of cognitive control; Development of cognitive control; Thalamocortical interactions and neural oscillations; Developmental changes in brain network dynamics; Multimodal human neuroimaging (fMRI/TMS/EEG/MEG).
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Representative Publications
Publications can be viewed on google scholar.
The Hwang Lab conducts research to discover the neural, cognitive, and developmental dynamics of cognitive control. Specifically, we are interested in the neural architecture and dynamic processes that allow brain networks to select, inhibit, transfer, and integrate information for goal-directed behaviors. Together, these mechanisms support many important mental functions , such as attention, working memory, response selection and inhibition. Currently, our studies focus on two broad themes: the thalamocortical system and neural oscillations. We address our research questions with a comprehensive human neuroscience approach, combining multimodal research methodologies, including fMRI, EEG, TMS, lesion studies, eye tracking and behavioral testing.