Luisa Sophie Engelke

EDUCATION

College / University

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subject

Biology

Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Microscopy, gel electrophoresis, lab experience with Drosophila melanogaster and Tribolium castaneum, anthropological bone examination, behavioral observations, experiment design and time management, participant recruiting and prepping, EEG and EMG recordings, experiences in Python, R, Jamovi, BrainVision Analyzer

Projects / Research

2023: Bachelor's thesis “Contagious Laughter: A Comparison of Motor Inhibition Effectiveness based on Social Emotional Context”

Scholarships / Awards

2024 – 2025:

Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

My research interests cover a range of topics, from cognitive neuroscience to behavioral neuroscience and neuropharmacology. During my bachelor’s degree I discovered that EEG is highly intriguing, and I noticed that affective neuroscience is of personal interest to me. I would like to continue my research in other psychological areas, such as memory, attention, decision-making, language, or learning. However, I am fascinated by clinical neuroscience as well, such as neurodegenerative diseases. I am eager to contribute to research in that field to find solutions for affected patients. Ultimately, my goal is to apply this knowledge to advance both basic neuroscience research and our comprehension of cognitive processes in health and disease.