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NeuroCognition Laboratory (NCL)

CHRIST (Deemed to be) University

School of Psychological Sciences

NeuroCognition Laboratory (NCL)

The NeuroCognition Laboratory (NCL) is part of the School of Psychological Sciences, where cognitive neuroscience projects by faculty and PhD scholars are underway. The lab has the capacity to leverage a multimodal approach to study cognition using electrophysiology, physiological measurements and eye tracking. This laboratory also runs elective courses and lab practicum for PG students and training workshops for the two techniques. NCL was inaugurated in February 2019. The laboratory currently has six PhD scholars and numerous postgraduate students conducting research in disciplines such as Psychology, Education, Commerce and Media.

Methods at NCL

1. Electroencephalogram

We use a 64-channel Magstim EGI Geodesic EEG System with a NA400 EEG amplifier. We use E-Prime 2.0 to design and collect data for behavioural and Event-Related Potential studies. EEG acquisition and analysis is performed by Net Station 5. We can also assess additional physiological measures such as ECG, EMG and Pulse Oxymeter, using Physio 16.

Research areas at NCL using EEG:

Spectral Analysis of Mental States
ERPs in Face Perception
Emotional Recognition
Behavioural Decision Making
Social Cognition

Watch a demonstration of EEG at NCL

2. Eye Tracking

We use SR Research's EyeLink 1000 Plus system for our experiments in eye-tracking. It is a high frequency sampling system, which can go up to 2000 Hz. We design experiments using Experiment Builder, which is a proprietary software, and use DataViewer to compile and export the data for analysis. The system is equally adept for head-mounted and head-free recordings with excellent data quality.

Research areas at NCL using Eye Tracking

Eyewitness Recall
Media and Time Perception
UX Research and Branding
Attitudes to Climate Change
Art Perception

Watch a demonstration of Eye Tracking at NCL

People

NeuroCognition Laboratory is currently facilitating a number of PhD research projects, mostly by scholars from CHRIST (Deemed to be) University who are utilizing the EEG and Eye tracking systems for their research. Brief details of the lab scholars is given below.

Events

NeuroCognition Laboratory has organized workshops, lectures, open houses and class visits for interested students, researchers and professionals in the past. It currently organizes two series of workshops related to EEG and Eye tracking methodology. Details of the previous editions are given below.