Laurent Caplette
About Laurent Caplette
Laurent Caplette is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University, specializing in cognitive neuroscience with a focus on visual representations and object recognition. He has an extensive academic background, including a Ph.D. in Psychology from Université de Montréal, where he also held various teaching and research positions.
Current Position at Yale University
Laurent Caplette currently serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on researching the content and structure of visual representations. His work contributes to the understanding of cognitive processes and visual perception within the field of cognitive neuroscience.
Education and Expertise
Laurent Caplette completed his educational journey at Université de Montréal, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Psychology from 2009 to 2013. He continued his studies at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Psychology from 2013 to 2015, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology with a focus on Neuropsychology and Cognitive Science from 2015 to 2019. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in cognitive neuroscience.
Research Experience
Prior to his current role, Laurent Caplette gained extensive research experience. He worked as a Graduate Research Student at Université de Montréal from 2013 to 2019 and as a Research Assistant at CRCHUM from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he served as a Visiting Postgraduate Researcher at the University of Glasgow for two months in 2017. His research primarily investigates the temporal dynamics of object recognition.
Teaching Experience
Laurent Caplette has a diverse teaching background at Université de Montréal. He worked as a Teaching Assistant from 2013 to 2018 and served as a Lecturer for one year from 2016 to 2017. His experience in academia reflects his commitment to education and mentorship within the field of psychology.
Previous Roles at Université de Montréal
During his time at Université de Montréal, Laurent Caplette held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He was an Honors Student from 2012 to 2013, which allowed him to engage in advanced academic work. His roles as a Graduate Research Student and Teaching Assistant further solidified his expertise in cognitive neuroscience and psychology.