Smolka

Michael

My main research focus is on neuro-cognitive mechanisms underlying addiction. Using a longitudinal approach I aim to understand the development, maintenance and recovery from addiction. In order to elucidate the apparent dysfunction of action control I investigate cognitive processes such as executive functions, decision making, learning, or motivation. Underlying cognitive processes are then inferred by computational modelling of overt behavior. Mapping the dynamic cognitive computations to brain activity assessed with functional MRI finally allows to identify the involved brain systems.