About
I am a Ph.D. Scholar in Cognitive Science at the Department of Liberal Arts, IIT Hyderabad. My research focuses on working memory, motor skill learning, and their interaction during learning and transfer. I hold an M.Sc. in Psychology and a B.Sc. in Psychology Honors, Zoology, and Chemistry from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
Research
- Role of Working Memory on Motor Memory Formation and Transfer – Ongoing project at IIT Hyderabad investigating how working memory interacts with motor learning and skill transfer.
- Interaction between Release of Inhibitory Control and Emotion Perception – Completed project at CBCS, University of Allahabad using behavioral tasks and TMS.
- Personality Patterns and Empathy – Independent Project during Master’s, a correlational study exploring empathy in adults.
Publications
- Yadav, G., Pal, R., Matkar, S. et al. Role of working memory in interlimb generalization of newly learned skills . Sci Rep 15, 10026 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-88997-z
Teaching
- Teaching Assistant, IIT Hyderabad – Moderator and invigilator for LA1830: Introduction to Cognitive Science (282 students).
- Assisted with the development of the Department of Liberal Arts website at IIT Hyderabad.
Skills
- Data Analysis: R, Python, MATLAB
- Behavioural Tools: PsychoPy, Psychtoolbox, PsyToolkit
- Academic Writing: LaTeX (Overleaf), Zotero
- Data Collection: Behavioral, EEG, TMS
Resources
Interesting Reads
A curated list of research papers and conceptual articles that have influenced my thinking in cognitive neuroscience, working memory, and learning. Each entry includes a brief note about its contribution or relevance.
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Selection of experience for memory by hippocampal sharp wave ripples
This paper explores how hippocampal sharp-wave ripples (SWRs) help determine which experiences are consolidated into long-term memory. It links neural replay with selective memory processes — a critical mechanism in understanding how learning is stabilized.
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This article critiques the misuse of null hypothesis significance testing (NHST). It discusses common misinterpretations of p-values and highlights the need for better inferential reasoning in psychological research.
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A modern re-examination of Schrödinger’s question, discussing the relationship between biological organization, information, and consciousness — bridging neuroscience with philosophical inquiry into life and cognition.
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This article explains a unified mechanism that directs synaptic vesicle release, offering insight into how neurotransmission maintains precision and efficiency.
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These 99 'lab hacks' will make your scientific work easier
A Nature compilation where contributors and working researchers share practical lab tips and productivity strategies for scientists.
Programming
Useful programming resources for experiment building and data analysis in cognitive science.
Statistical Journey
Resources that have helped shape my understanding of experimental design, data modeling, and statistical inference.