We are part of the Department of Neuroscience at UT Austin. Our research focuses on understanding the neural dynamics that enable cognitive control of behavior. The prefrontal cortex plays a critical role in cognitive control; however, it does not operate alone - complex cognitive behavior arises through interactions between many brain areas. Our goal is to understand how the prefrontal cortex interacts with other areas to facilitate cognitive behaviors such as attention, decision-making, and self-control. Through understanding these basic mechanisms, we aim to create brain-computer interfaces that will enable us to interact with the physiology of cognition.