Shanaa Modchalingam

Education & Credentials

York University, Toronto

PhD Candidate

Kinesiology and Health Science — Sensorimotor Neuroscience

York University, Toronto

Sept 2018 – Present

York University, Toronto

MSc

Kinesiology and Health Science — Sensorimotor Neuroscience

York University, Toronto

Sept 2016 – Aug 2018

Research & Domain

  • Sensation & Perception
  • Human Motor Learning
  • Machine Learning
  • Immersive Virtual Reality

Software & Tools

  • Python
  • R
  • Unity (C#)
  • Inkscape
  • Poser Pro

Teaching

  • Sensation & Motor Learning
  • Human Physiology
  • Electrophysiological & Biological Data Collection
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship – Doctoral

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Sept 2020 – Aug 2022

Vision: Science to Applications

VISTA Doctoral Award

Vision: Science to Applications

Sept 2018 – Aug 2022

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

NSERC Brain in Action International Research Training Group Doctoral Scholarship

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Sept 2018 – Aug 2021

VISTA Leadership Committee

Voting Member, Trainee Representative

VISTA Leadership Committee

May 2020 – Present

Centre for Vision Research Steering Committee

Voting Member

Centre for Vision Research Steering Committee

Sept 2020 – Dec 2021

Neuromatch Academy

Volunteer Organizer

Neuromatch Academy

July 2021

CVR Communications Committee

Member

CVR Communications Committee

May 2020 – April 2021