Our lab investigates the sensory and cognitive mechanisms underlying reading. Using psychophysics and eye tracking, we study individual differences in reading performance, including dyslexia, and examine how digital text formats can be optimized for accessibility across devices, languages, and populations.
Current research in the lab centers on two main lines
Fundamental Sensory and Cognitive Mechanisms in Reading
This research line utilizes controlled laboratory settings such as psychophysical experiments and eye-tracking, to isolate and measure the sensory and temporal constraints that govern how the brain processes text and manages the flow of information during reading.
Adaptive Strategies and Digital Text Accessibility
This applied research explores how the parameters of digital text interact with individual reader differences. We aim to develop evidence-based recommendations for creating inclusive and highly effective digital reading environments.
Fundamental Sensory and Cognitive Mechanisms in Reading
Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Attention
We investigate how the brain allocates visual and temporal attention across the visual field, specifically focusing on the integration of information
Sensory Processing in Dyslexia and Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders
This work explores shared or distinct sensory processing deficits (visual and auditory) in atypical reading populations. We draw parallels between conditions such as dyslexia, amusia, and dysgraphia to uncover common underlying temporal or spatial processing limitations.
Adaptive Strategies and Digital Text Accessibility
The Psychophysics of Typography and Text Presentation
We systematically examine how typographical variables (e.g., font spacing, line length, character width) influence reading efficiency. We develop models to predict optimal text layout and presentation, and we investigate how these principles generalize/differ across diverse languages and scripts.
Designing Inclusive Reading Experiences
Focusing on diverse reader populations, including those with low vision, aging readers, children learning to read, and illiterate individuals, we develop and test adaptive strategies to improve the digital reading environment. Our goal is to ensure maximal accessibility and comprehension across devices and platforms.