Research group 

Principal Investigator

Catie is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in the Radiological Sciences Lab, following undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT. She was then a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Fellow at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH Intramural Research Program).

Postdoctoral Scholar   [ CV ]

​I have a M.Sc. from the Brain and Mind Program at Aalto University, and a Ph.D. from the Integrated Program in Neuroscience at McGill University. My research draws on computational modeling, neuroimaging, and psychophysiological recordings to understand how neural mechanisms of curiosity, prediction, and learning unfold over time, as in the highly emotional and pleasurable response to musical surprise.

Ph.D. Candidate, Computer Science

 I received my M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Tufts University. My current research centers around one of the key gaps in our understanding of the mechanisms of brain function: inter-individual variability. The overarching goal of my thesis is to find generalizable mappings between observed data and biomarkers of human cognition and behavior, by leveraging state-of-the-art deep learning methods.

Ph.D. Candidate, Biomedical Engineering

I received my B.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. My research is focused on improving our understanding of vigilance and autonomic effects on brain activity by integrating fMRI, EEG, and physiological recordings. This work stems from an interest in understanding and modeling variability across fMRI data and pre-processing methods. 

Ph.D. Candidate, Electrical Engineering

My research concentrates on signal processing methods for analyzing fMRI measurements of large-scale human brain activity.

Ph.D. Student, Biomedical Engineering

I received my B.Sc. in Chemistry from Beijing Normal University and my M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering from Yale University. Currently, my research focuses on physiologically-induced fMRI signals and their relationship with age. I have two cats Bean (an orange tabby) and Pinto (the one in the picture, a calico).

Ph.D. Student, Biomedical Engineering

My research interests include the application of functional neuroimaging data to the investigation of brain connectivity networks and neural dynamics in neurological disorders such as epilepsy. I received my MS in Biomedical Engineering from the Joint Graduate Program of the University of Memphis and University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Ph.D. Student, Neuroscience

My research interests are in fMRI analysis, with a focus on correlating measures of brain dynamics to behavioral changes and clinical symptoms. I like to sing, play board games with friends, and go to the zoo in my free time!

Ph.D. Student, Computer Science

I received my B.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University and M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. My research interests focus on investigating brain dynamics by fMRI as well as its correlation with EEG. In my free time, I enjoy playing the guitar and watching anime!

Research Assistant / Technician

I received my B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of the South, and my research interests include the neural mechanisms underlying mental illness and neurodegenerative disease. My current research in the Neuroimaging  & Brain Dynamics Lab focuses on functional neuroimaging methodology.

Undergraduate RA, Computer Science

I am a sophomore at Vanderbilt University majoring in Computer Science and a VISE Fellow (2022, 2023). My research interests include understanding the effects of vigilance disturbances on the aging brain as potential markers of cognitive impairment. My current research focuses on investigating vigilance-linked fMRI signals in relation to age-related cognitive changes.

Undergraduate RA, Biomedical Engineering

Stanley Vinet is an undergraduate Biomedical Engineering student (Vanderbilt University, Class of 2024) in pursuit of a career as a surgeon. He was born in Denver, Colorado, proceeded to live in Vero Beach, Florida, and currently calls home Arroyo Grande, California. In his free time, Stanley enjoys playing chess, engaging in physical activities/sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Undergraduate RA, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, & Neuroscience

I'm a sophomore at Vanderbilt studying Computer Science, Applied Math, and Neuroscience. My primary research interests include understanding the brain mechanisms behind aging and learning, and in the future I hope to work on neurotechnologies that improve on these areas. My current research in the Neurdy Lab concerns understanding how physiological influences on fMRI BOLD signals change with age.

Undergraduate RA, Neuroscience

Hello! I am a junior majoring in Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University. I hope to learn about the application of fMRI analysis methods to understand patterns of the brain. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and reading.

Undergraduate RA, Computer Science

Undergraduate RA, Neuroscience

Hello! Nice to meet you! I have grown up in Santa Clarita, California all my life and recently graduated from Valencia High School! I have always been interested in helping kids in medicine in the neuroscience aspect since I was in middle school. In my free time, some of my greatest passions are Japanese Kendo, Korean traditional performing arts, 12-string gayageum playing, and much more!

Undergraduate RA, Computer Science, Mathematics, & Psychology

I am a sophomore at Vanderbilt majoring in computer science, mathematics, and psychology. I am interested in machine learning and understanding the human brain with fMRI and computational methods. My current research explores levels of alertness and cognitive capacity in the human brain during attention tasks. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the guitar and tennis.

Undergraduate RA, Computer Science  & Applied Mathematics

Siddharth is an enthusiastic undergraduate researcher working towards completing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. Research interests include signal processing of fMRI scans and physiological metrics to quantitatively derive vigilance measures and applying deep learning techniques towards signal reconstruction.

Undergraduate RA, Computer Science

Undergraduate RA, Neuroscience

Undergraduate RA, Electrical & Computer Engineering

High school student intern

I'm a student at Brentwood High School interested in neuroscience and helping those with Alzheimer's. I'm interning and working with Sarah and Dr. Chang on research involving fMRI/neuroimaging data and clinical variables in Alzheimer's Disease. In my free time, I like watching movies with my little sister (Interstellar and Hidden Figures are our favorites!) and working on The Apollo Project.

High school student intern

I graduated from Dougherty Valley High School in the San Francisco Bay Area, and plan to attend UC Irvine in the fall. My research interests lie heavily in state-dependent brain activity and neurological disorders. 

High school student intern

Achyuth Vivek is a high school student at Basis Independent Silicon Valley in San Jose, California. His research interests include applying math and computer science to the field of neuroscience. In his free time, Achyuth loves to watch movies, read books, and stay informed on current geopolitical affairs.