Hayoung (she/her; pronounced /ha/young/) is a cognitive neuroscientist and an Assistant Professor of Psychology. She received her PhD from the University of Chicago and postdoctoral training from Washington University in St. Louis. She received her BA and MS from Sungkyunkwan University in Korea. Hayoung is always curious to know more about the brain and an advocate of slow and open science practices and collaborations. Outside the lab, you can find Hayoung spending time outdoors with her husband and exploring cool cafes in the neighborhood!

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Rehaan (he/him) is a second-year student double majoring in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Statistics & Data Science at UT Austin. He's interested in using computational and machine learning approaches to understand how the brain processes information, particularly around memory, attention, and decision-making. Outside the lab, he runs a soccer analytics page where he builds his own predictive models, and enjoys playing and watching sports, hiking, and trying new foods.

Anita (she/her) is a second-year undergraduate student pursuing a major in neuroscience, with a minor in statistics and data science. She is interested in applying computational techniques to better understand processes underlying human cognition. Overall, she is excited to learn more about the brain through her courses and involvement in this lab. In her free time, you can catch her playing pickleball, going to the movies, and exploring Austin.

Trisha Patil is a second-year undergraduate student in neuroscience and computer science. She is interested in computational neuroscience, particularly the use of neural networks to model cognition and memory, and is excited to see how such research will play into the growing realm of neurotechnology. In her free time, you can catch her at Tae Kwon Do practice at the campus REC Center, playing Cyberpunk 2077 and other Sci-Fi RPGs, or eating out at many of the amazing Austin restaurants.

Irene (she/her) is a second-year undergraduate student studying psychology and business, with a minor in philosophy. Currently, she is deeply interested in the mechanisms underlying cognitive development, particularly through the use of interdisciplinary perspectives, and she is motivated by understanding these mechanisms in hopes of informing more effective interventions that support development. Outside the lab, Irene enjoys a good game of Sudoku, playing music, and collecting funny-looking figurines from antique stores.

Nuofan Yang is a sophomore in Neuroscience and Computer Science at UT Austin. He is interested in how the brain computes — neural dynamics, neural coding, and the computational models that tie them into one system — and in translating those principles into innovations in computer science and beyond. Outside the lab, he likes to distill takeaways from fictional worlds (video games, anime, short stories) and bring them into reality. He also loves piano, horror books, and detective fictions.