Army Research Office

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Neurophysiology and Cognitive Neuroscience. Research in the perception and cognition subfields of neurophysiology and the cognitive neurosciences, covering several or all areas of electrophysiology, psychophysiology, sensory and perceptual physiology, computational neurobiology, psychophysics, neuropsychology, and integrative neurobiology is of interest. Specific examples can include physiological, neuro-psychological and/or cortical/cognitive mechanisms underlying successful completion of complex task behaviors applicable to non-laboratory environments under non-ideal conditions, to include both amelioration of induced losses as well as enhancement in defined perceptual, cognitive and/or motor abilities. Investigations can span the gamut from multi-unit recordings through evoked potentials and neuro-imaging technologies to humoral and psychological correlates of both central and peripheral nervous system function. Non-medical research designed to elucidate the fundamental physiology underlying cognition and possible non-invasive methods of monitoring cognitive states and processes is appropriate. Perceptual and/or psychophysiological implications of mind-machine interfaces ranging from optimizing auditory, visual and/or somatosensory display and control systems based on physiological or psychological states through modeling of individual cognitive dynamics and decision making can be included.

Technical Point of Contact:
Dr. Elmar T. Schmeisser
e-mail elmar.schmeisser@us.army.mil
voice (919) 549-4318
FAX (919) 549-4399
Website http://www.aro.army.mil