Nuno Busch

Predoctoral researcher

Nuno Busch is a doctoral candidate at the Chair of Behavioral Research Methods at TUM School of Management.

Previously, Nuno studied psychology and cognitive neuroscience and earned a B.Sc. degree from the University of Heidelberg and an M.Sc. from LMU Munich, including temporary studies in the USA at Portland State University. 

Throughout his studies and during his time at the Max Planck Insitute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the University of Lausanne, he investigated the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying cognitive processes such as memory, attention, and cognitive control.

Before joining TUM, Nuno gained industry experience in management consulting at Bain & Company and Accenture Strategy.

Research topics

  • Cognitive abilities & cognitive uncertainty in decision making
  • Computational modeling of decision making
  • Neurocognitive correlates of cognitive abilities
  • Experimental and statistical methods

 

Publications

Busch, N., Geyer, T., & Zinchenko, A. (2024). Individual peak alpha frequency does not index individual differences in inhibitory cognitive control. Psychophysiology, 00, e14586. https://doi.org/10.1111/psyp.14586

Conci, M., Busch, N., Rozek, R. P., & Müller, H. J. (2023). Learning-Induced Plasticity Enhances the Capacity of Visual Working Memory. Psychological Science34(10), 1087-1100. https://doi.org/10.1177/09567976231192241

Teaching at TUM

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