Praghajieeth Raajhen Santhana Gopalan

I am a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, exploring the fascinating intersection of bodily rhythms and cognitive processes. My research aims to unravel the relationship between the brain, heartbeat, and respiration in relation to learning and attention. I am currently working within the LearnDigi project, investigating the role of cardiorespiratory rhythms in understanding game-based learning processes.

I completed my doctoral degree in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Jyväskylä and was a recipient of a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network . Prior to this, I obtained a Master's degree in Digital Communications from the University of Kiel, Germany, where my interest in neuroscience began to flourish. In addition to my academic achievements, I have extensive research experience through various visiting fellowships across Europe. I specialize in analyzing EEG, EMG, ECG, and MEG data, and using tools and programming languages such as MATLAB, SPSS, BESA, and Python.

My responsibilities include running lab experiments, collecting physiological data, publishing research findings, and training research assistants. I am passionate about advancing our understanding of the human brain and body and eager to continue contributing to the scientific community.