Biometrics

In a collaboration with electrical engineering and computer science post-doc and faculty, this project measures brain patterns elicited from mathematics and image-matching n-back tasks to identify  individuals on the basis of their “brain-print.” The study required participants to come into the lab multiple times to participate in EEG and fNIRS data collection.

• Researchers: Vir Phoha, Abdul Serwadda, Sujit Poudel, Leanne Hirshfield
• Funder: Newhouse Endowment

A New Mathematical Theory of Communication

The current project relates natural science to social science. Specifically, the concept of psychological distance is revisited to be applied to the context of physics. This research argues that the sub-dimensions in the concept of psychological distance has potential to be applied to mathematical formulas in physics (e.g., the formula of velocity). In addition, the current study integrates the theory of evolutionary psychology to coherently articulate the concept.

• Researchers: Mincheol Shin, Younbo Jung, Doohwang Lee, Youngnam Seo
• Funder: Nanyang Technological University