Research Key research areas/research labs Publications Contacts: inivited speakers Doctoral dissertations Available documents, data,... Facilities Education Staff Cognitive science Courses Sona-Systems (Research Participation System) News 22 June 2026 Jonas De Bruyne obtained his PhD title with his thesis "CTRL+HUMAN: Toward adaptive operator support systems through cognitive ergonomics" 24 March 2026 Julie Vonck obtained her PhD title with her thesis "The role of spatial cognition in mathematical performance: Individual differences and gender patterns." 22 October 2025 Jolien Moorkens obtained her PhD title with her thesis "The role of spatial number representations and spatial skills in mathematical abilities in primary school." 11 September 2025 Mengqiao Chai obtained his PhD title with his thesis "Steering through task uncertainty: Investigating dynamic changes in task preparation." 9 September 2025 Sjengjie Xi obtained his PhD title with his thesis "Learning to be adaptive: How the environment guides cognitive flexibility." 9 September 2025 Leslie Held obtained her PhD title with her thesis "Adaptive minds: How we learn to arbitrate between different control modes." More news PhD defenses Jun 30 Blueprints for the mind: learning with and for structure Habibi, Mina All PhD defenses