Liubov ARDASHEVA

1. Investigating the dynamic interplay between visual perception, oculomotor behavior, and decision-making under ambiguous conditions, focusing on how sensory input, cognitive expectations, and implicit biases shape perceptual stability and switches.

2. Designing and conducting experiments with ambiguous stimuli such as Random Dot Kinematograms (RDK) and Kinetic Depth Effect (KDE), exploring the role of probabilistic cues, eye movements, and long-term priming in perception and decision-making processes.

3. Analyzing complex behavioral and eye-tracking data to answer questions about the mechanisms underlying perceptual reversals, the predictive nature of eye movements, and their influence on stabilizing or altering perception in dynamic environments.

Visual Neuroscience, Perceptual Decision-Making, Eye-Tracking, Active Vision, Bistable Perception, Psychophysics, TMS, Sensory Integration, Data Analysis.

Instructor for an upcoming course on scientific communication for PhD students (April 2025), focusing on strategies for effectively presenting research in academic and public forums.

I am a PhD researcher in visual neuroscience based in France, originally from Russia. My research focuses on understanding how eye movements, sensory input, and cognitive processes interact to shape perception, particularly under ambiguous conditions. Beyond my scientific work, I also prepare individuals for public speaking, helping them communicate their ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. I am passionate about advancing fundamental neuroscience and fostering international collaborations.