What is perceptual-motor behavior? It's the process where individuals (a) gather sensory information from their environment (perception), (b) choose the right course of action (decision-making), and (c) prepare their motor system to perform the desired response (action). By examining perceptual-motor behaviour, we can enhance our understanding of human motor control and skill development.

My research program has three main long-term goals. First, I will continue investigating how social context affects our perceptions—how we interpret and understand the world—and our thinking, particularly in decision-making and problem-solving. Second, I have begun to explore how emotional expressions, both facial and bodily, influence socio-motor tasks. Humans are not just inherently social; we are also deeply emotional. Lastly, I aim to address knowledge gaps in information processing within populations such as those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Down syndrome. While my research interests are diverse (see Publications), a central question unifies my work: How does the brain organize, integrate, and convert sensory input into meaningful and coordinated actions?