Welcome to the Word Recognition & Auditory Perception (WRAP) Lab in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Villanova University! Our group studies cognition and perception, with a particular focus on spoken language processing and speech perception. We use a combination of computational, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral techniques to study these processes, and our work addresses a range of topics including the neural basis of language, effects of hearing difficulty, top-down effects on perception, individual differences, and computational models of speech development and categorization.

We are committed to creating and sustaining a lab culture that welcomes scientists of all backgrounds, and we strive to make our lab a respectful, friendly, and supportive place. We take a student-centered approach, and trainees at all levels have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions and gain valuable skills. Meet the team and find out how to join the lab!

More about our research:

Principles of
Speech Perception

Context and
Top-down Effects

Computational
Cognitive Science

Effects of
Hearing Difficulty

Interested in learning more about our research or joining the lab? You can reach us at wraplab@villanova.edu.

Scheduled to participate in a study? The main lab is located in Tolentine Hall, Room 231. Some of our experiments may take place in other labs in our building. If you're scheduled to participate in an experiment but aren't sure where to go, please come to the main lab and a research assistant will meet you there.