M. Sc. Carsten Klein

From the very beginning of my scientific career, I was really focused on one central question: How does the human brain actually form, store, and retrieve memories? My research is all about understanding the neurophysiological processes and mechanisms that support successful memory formation, whether that’s through episodic recall or long-term associative and semantic relations.
 

I use imaging techniques like EEG and fMRI to look at how different types of memory processes happen in the brain and how they are affected by things like associative and semantic knowledge. My aim is to understand how these processes either help or hinder memory formation and how cognitive models can predict these dynamics.

What makes the Center for Neurocognitive Modeling special is its interdisciplinary approach. Here, I bring together research from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and computer science with my colleagues to gain new insights into the brain. We're not just developing theoretical models further, but also trying to put these findings into practice. That could mean creating better learning tools or innovative approaches to neuropsychological diagnostics.