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Dr. Thomas Parsons is Director of the Computational Neuropsychology and Simulation (CNS) Laboratory. My work integrates neuropsychology, psychophysiology, and simulation technologies for novel assessment, modeling, and training of neurocognitive and affective processes. I am a leading scientist in this area and I have been PI of 17 funded projects during my career and an investigator on an additional 13 funded projects (over $15 million in funding). My current federally funded grant “Virtual Reality-Based Assessment of Functional Capacities in Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementia” (Co-Principal-Investigator; W81XWH-18-PRARP) uses virtual reality to assess neuropsychological functioning and everyday functional capacities in older adults, particularly veterans, with traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as Alzheimer’s disease related dementia. In addition to my patents for eHarmony.com's Matching System (U.S. Patent Nos. 2004/6735568; 2014/0180942 A1), I have invented and validated virtual reality-based assessments of attention; spatial abilities; memory; and executive functions. I use neural networks and machine learning to model mechanisms underlying reinforcement learning, decision making, working memory, and inhibitory control. In addition to my five books, I have over 200 publications in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. I have served as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Psychiatry, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, and the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. I have served on the editorial boards of Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking; Assessment; Brain Sciences; Psychological Assessment; PsycCRITIQUES; and several advisory boards. My contributions to neuropsychology were recognized when I received the 2013 National Academy of Neuropsychology Early Career Achievement award. In 2014, I was awarded Fellow status in the National Academy of Neuropsychology.

INVENTIONS/PATENTS

1.      eHarmony's Matching System (U.S. Patent No. 6735568, Issued May 11, 2004). Method and System for Identifying People who are Likely to Have a Successful Relationship. The invention serves as the empirical basis for this highly successful online relationship building company. Patent with Buckwalter, J.G., Forgatch, G., Carter, S., & Warren, N.C.

2.      eHarmony's Matching System (U.S. Patent No. US 2014/0180942 A1, Issued June 26, 2014) -- eHarmony Matching System -- Continuation of application No. 6735568

3.      Virtual Reality Stroop Task; High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)

4.      Virtual Reality Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test

5.      AVatar-Administered Neuropsychological Testing (AVANT with Hubal, R.)

6.      Virtual Reality Cognitive Performance Assessment Test (VRCPAT 1.0 with Rizzo, A.). Virtual Reality for Cognitive Performance and Adaptive Treatment (VRCPAT 2.0).

7.       Virtual Teacher and Adaptive School Environment for Neurocognitive Assessment and Social Skills Training.

8.       Virtual Environment Grocery Store (VEGS).

9.       Virtual Office for Multitasking

10.   Virtual Patients for Mental Health Applications (with Kenny, P., & Rizzo, A.)

11.   Virtual Reality Clinic & Hospital (VRCH)

12.   Virtual Environments for Moral Judgements and Decision Making

External Links

-         CNS lab

-        YouTube page (includes clips of a number of our Virtual Environments)

-         Google Scholar page

Key Publications:

Books:


 * Parsons, T.D. (2016).  Clinical Neuropsychology and Technology: What’s New and How We Can Use It.    New York: Springer Press.
 * Parsons, T.D. (2017).  Cyberpsychology and the Brain: The Interaction of Neuroscience and Affective Computing.    Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
 * Kane, R.L., & Parsons, T.D. (Eds.). (2017).  The Role of Technology in Clinical Neuropsychology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
 * Parsons, T.D., Lin, L., & Cockerham, D. (Eds.). (2018). Mind, Brain and Technology: Learning in the Age of Emerging Technologies. Springer.

Parsons, T.D. (2019). Ethical Challenges in Digital Psychology and Cyberpsychology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.