About Me
Aaron Khodami
Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Jyväskylä, Finland
I am a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland working on Drive-in-lab to understand the visual aspects of driving.
Research Interests
Visual Attention
Understanding different aspects including coputational, behavioral and neural aspects of visual attention in everyday life.
Computational Modeling
Developing computational models to understand and predict human behavior in complex environments.
Behavioral Analysis
Analyzing human behavior in real-world settings to gain insights into cognitive processes and decision-making.
Neural Mechanisms
Investigating the neural mechanisms underlying visual attention and behavior using neuroimaging and electrophysiological techniques.
Technical Skills
Proficient with the following tools and technologies:
Python
R
MATLAB
JASP
HTML
JavaScript
JATOS
SPSS
Education
Ph.D. With Distinction in Psychology
Dissertation: "Temporal Mechanisms and Dynamics in Visual Impairment Adaptation and Rehabilitation"
Advisors: Prof. Luca Battaglini
Visiting Ph.D. Researcher
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany
• April 2025 - November 2025
Visit: Grammar Scene Lab led by prof. Melissa Võ
Remote Researcher and collaborator
Visual attention Lab, Harvard Medical University, Professor Jeremy Wolfe
• May 2024 - Present
Collaborating on a project investigating the role of visual attention in everyday life and also remote lab member.
M.Sc. in Cognitive Neuroscience
2019, International Olympiad Winner, Entered to the program with tuition fee waiver and stipend.
Professional Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher
Cognitive Science, Department of Information Technology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
• March 2026 - Present
Drive-in-lab project: Investigating the visual aspects of driving using a combination of behavioral experiments, eye-tracking, and computational modeling to understand how drivers allocate visual attention and process information in complex driving environments.
PhD Fellow Researcher
Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Individual Fellowship: Conducted research on temporal mechanisms and dynamics in visual impairment adaptation and rehabilitation, including behavioral experiments, computational modeling, and neuroimaging studies to understand how individuals adapt to visual impairments and develop effective rehabilitation strategies.
Contact Information
Get in Touch
Email: aaron.a.khodami@jyu.fi
Office:
Room C526.1, 5th Floor, Agora Building, University of Jyväskylä, Finland