Philip J. Kellman, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator

Dr. Kellman studies visual perception of objects, space, and motion, and processes of perceptual change — perceptual learning and development. He also studies visual cognition and learning, adaptive learning, applications of perception and cognitive science to education, training, and educational technology, and perceptual and cognitive processes in aviation and driving.

Christine M. Massey, Ph.D.
Co-Principal Investigator

Dr. Massey studies cognition, learning, and conceptual development in complex domains, such as mathematics and science. She also specializes in applications of cognitive science to learning in formal and informal environments, with experience in research and development projects focused on educational technology, curriculum, and teacher professional development.

Lab Manager

Everett Mettler, Ph.D.
Project Scientist

Everett is a project scientist in the Kellman lab. He studies learning at the intersection of perception and cognition. Specifically, his research concerns perceptual learning, education, skill acquisition, and educational technology.

Victoria Jacoby
Graduate Student

Victoria is a fourth year graduate student. Her research interests include perceptual learning, adaptive learning, and learning optimization.

Austin Phillips
Graduate Student

Austin is a second year graduate student. His research interests include perception, perceptual learning, and learning optimization.

Dhyan Adler-Beléndez
Graduate Student

Dhyan is a first year graduate student. His research interests include perception, perceptual learning, and learning optimization.

Tim Burke
Programmer

Tim is interested in computer-based learning, optimization of learning, and perceptual learning modules.

Dara Afraz
Interface Designer

Dara is an interface designer. With special expertise in responsive design, he creates interfaces that are both beautiful and accessible. Dara is a UCLA Design Media Arts alumni.