University of California-Santa Barbara · PsychologySprague Vision Lab
Thomas C Sprague · Santa Barbara, California
Research Focus
Dr. Thomas Sprague's lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara, focuses on developing advanced methods for reconstructing natural images from brain imaging data. By using biologically-inspired approaches, the lab aims to enhance our understanding of how visual perception and cognitive tasks influence neural representations. Their research has a strong emphasis on improving data efficiency, enhancing image reconstruction, and investigating the relationship between cognitive tasks and visual processing.
visual neurosciencenatural image reconstructioncognitive tasksfMRIdata efficiency
Research Aims
3AIM 01Maximize data and computational efficiency of image reconstruction approaches.
AIM 02Improve image reconstruction using neuroscience principles.
AIM 03Investigate the impact of cognitive tasks on neural representations of natural images.
Skills the Lab Values
fMRI data analysisimage reconstruction techniquesbiologically-inspired modelingcognitive task designmachine learning applications
Output against the department
Publications99bottom 26% of dept.219th of 296
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Citations2.8kbottom 28% of dept.214th of 296
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