Ali Asgari

doktorant (PhD student)

Neural Signal Processing, University of Tehran, 2025
Creativity from a psychological aspect, Pars University of Architecture and Art, Tehran, 2021
An Introduction to User Experience, Pars University of Architecture and Art, Tehran, 2021

Bilingual Brains, Bigger Breakthroughs: How Neural Signatures of Creative Idea Generation and Evaluation Resonate in the Native and Second Language
Compensation Paradox: Society does not compensate for your generosity in the case of resource limitation. Analyzed behavioral data of social preferences (dictator game with third-party feedback) using PCA and hierarchical clustering.
One-Sided Resting Brain: Compare left and right hemisphere EEG channels power spectrum after Thalamotomy surgery in patients with Parkinson disorder.
Improving Episodic Memory via TMS: Investigating effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) in improving episodic memory and changes in default mode network (DMN) in elderly people with memory complaints.
Videogame instead of HD-tACS: The study of the effect of cognitive stimulation (videogame) on brain wave synchronicity & connectivity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and inferior temporal cortex.
Brains in Competition: Studied decision-making processes in competitive and non-competitive environments using Random Dot Motion Stimuli and Drift Diffusion Model.
Attention Assessment in TBI patients: Designed and validated attention tasks, conducting behavioral data analysis to assess cognitive performance.

Lab Coordinator at Isfahan Cognitive Lab, Iran: Managed journal clubs, guided undergraduate students, held brain week festivals, launched cognitive laboratory with different facilities (EEG, fNIRS, Eye-tracker, tDCS ).
Sport Psychologist at Sepahan Sport Club, Iran: Working with energetic teenagers training them in gross motor coordination and divided attention skills.