Maya Shankar

Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist and neuroscientist who has spent her career studying the neural basis of human behavior and cognition. She is currently a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Shankar's research focuses on the neural mechanisms of decision-making, emotion regulation, and social cognition. She has published numerous papers on these topics and has received awards for her contributions to the field. Shankar is also a popular speaker and has given talks at conferences around the world. She is known for her engaging and accessible explanations of complex scientific concepts.