Professor Indiana University United States
Nazbanou (Bonnie) Nozari is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University. Her research delves into the intricacies of cognitive neuroscience and psychology, focusing on language production and cognitive control.
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🎓 Education
- Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology (2011), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- M.A. in Cognitive Psychology (2009), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- M.D. (2005), Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Post-doctoral fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania and Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute further honed her expertise in cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology.
💼 Experience
- Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University (2023-present)
- Visiting Researcher, Department of Psychology, Ghent University, Belgium (2022)
- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University (2019-2023)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University (2014-2018)
Dr. Nozari has also held various research and teaching assistant positions throughout her academic career.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Nozari’s research interests encompass cognitive control in language production, error monitoring in speech and typing, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying language processing. Her work explores how the brain supports complex cognitive tasks and adapts through learning and experience.
🏆 Awards
- American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology (2020)
- APA New Investigator Award (2013)
- Robert J. Glushko Award for Best Dissertation in Cognitive Science (2012)
- Outstanding Teacher Award, University of Illinois (2010)
📚 Publications
- Nozari, N. & Martin, R. C. (2024). Is working memory domain-general or domain-specific? Trends in Cognitive Sciences.
- Murphy, T. K., Nozari, N., & Holt, L. L. (2023). Transfer of statistical learning from passive speech perception to speech production. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review.
- Pinet, S. & Nozari, N. (2023). Different electrophysiological signatures of similarity-induced and Stroop-like interference in language production. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience.
- Black, J. & Nozari, N. (2023). Precision of phonological errors in aphasia supports resource models of phonological working memory in language production. Cognitive Neuropsychology.
- Shekari, E., & Nozari, N. (2023). A narrative review of the anatomy and function of the white matter tracts in language production and comprehension. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.