Maria Kozhevnikov, PhD

Professional Information

Experience: 

Lecturer in Radiology, Harvard Medical School
Associate in Neuroscience, Massachusetts General Hospital

Education: 

PhD , Israel Institute of Technology & UC Santa Barbara,

Position: 
Martinos Faculty

Contact

Mailing Address

Building 149, Room 2301
13th Street
Charlestown, MA 02129 USA

General Contact Information

Phone: 
973-615-7133
Location: 
Bldg 149

Biosketch

Maria Kozhevnikov's research focuses on examining neural mechanisms of visual imagery as well as in exploring the ways to train visualization abilities. In particular, she examines how individual differences in visualization ability affect more complex activities, such as spatial navigation, learning and problem solving in mathematics, science and art. In addition, she explores ways to train mental imagery skills and design three-dimensional immersive virtual environments that can accommodate individual differences and learning styles.

Maria received her PhD from Technion (Israel) jointly with UC Santa Barbara. Since 2001, she held faculty positions at Rutgers and George Mason Universities. During 2005-2007, she has served as a Program Director for the Science of Learning Centers Program at the US National Science Foundation, where she managed awards for large-scale Centers that study learning across multiple disciplines. Maria's current primary appointment is as an Associate Professor of Psychology at the National University of Singapore.