Research
Here, you will discover my current projects, affiliations, previous collaborations and funders, as well as a selection of my publications.
Current Projects
The Role of Hippocampal and Neocortical Theta-Gamma Phase Amplitude Coupling in Multimodal Episodic Memory
This upcoming research project seeks to investigate the neurological foundations of episodic memory, particularly how multimodal sensory inputs are combined into a unified percept for future recall. Through audio-visual paired associate learning memory tasks, the research will collect and analyze neuroelectric and behavioral data. A major emphasis will be placed on theta-gamma cross-frequency coupling dynamics and hippocampal activation, while also providing opportunities to explore a range of other neurological and behavioral phenomena.
The Effects of Alpha Rhythm Monaural Beat Stimulation on Electroencephalographic Activity and Skin Conductance Level
Auditory beat stimulation shows potential as a safe, non-invasive method of neuromodulation. This study investigates the effects of 10Hz monaural beat stimulation on electroencephalographic activity and skin conductance. Participants experienced alternating periods of stimulation and a control condition. Findings indicate notable localized differences in alpha power between the two conditions, suggesting a change in brain activity during the stimulation. Results are currently being drafted for publication
Affiliations and Funders
Current Research Affilations and Funders
Previous Research Affiliations and Funders
Defence Research and Development Canada
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Select Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
D’Angiulli, A., Kirby, M.F., Pham, D.A.T., & Goldfield, G. (2023). Making movies of children’s cortical electrical potentials: A practical procedure for dynamic source localization analysis with validating simulation. Brain Multiphysics, 4, 100064. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brain.2023.100064.
Kirby, M. & D’Angiulli, A. (2011). From inclusion to creativity through haptic drawing: Unleashing the “untouched” in educational contexts. The Open Education Journal. https://doi.org/10.2174/1874920801104010067.
Kirby, M., Maggi, S., & D’Angiulli, A. (2011). School start times and the sleep-wake cycle of adolescents: An integrated theory of current research. Educational Researcher. https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X11402323.
Presentations, Posters, and Abstracts
Kirby, M.F., Gutierrez-Sampson, R., Pham, D.A.T., Goldfield, G., & D’Angiulli, A. (2022). Making movies of the brain’s electrical potentials: A practical procedure for dynamic source localization analysis with validating simulation. 24th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.33414.24645.
Maggi, S., Kirby, M., Callaghan, K., MacLennan, D., & D’Angiulli, A. (2010). Gaps don’t happen in a vacuum: The contribution of socioeconomic and regional context on gender differences in achievement-related foundation skills. Socio-economic Conference 2010, Statistics Canada, Gatineau, April, 2010.
Bokkon, I., Kirby, M., D’Angiulli. A. (2009). TMS, phosphenes and visual mental imagery: A mini-review and a theoretical framework. Nature Precedings. https://doi.org/10.1038/npre.2009.3244.1
Kirby, M., & D’Angiulli, A. (2009). Timing (not just amount) of sleep makes the difference: Event-related potential correlates of delayed sleep phase in adolescent female students. In N.A. Taatgen & H. van Rijn (Eds.), Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. http://csjarchive.cogsci.rpi.edu/Proceedings/2009/papers/373/index.html.
Commissioned Research and Policy Papers
Kirby, M., Luu, K., Klinger, D., Maggi, S., & D’Anguilli, A. (2010). Foundation for School Improvement: The School Effectiveness Framework in Ontario. Prepared for the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Kirby, M., Maggi, S., & D’Angiulli, A. (2009). Reducing the gender gap in education: A Literature review of evidence, policy & practice. Prepared for MISA Ontario East.
Kirby, M., Maggi, S., & D’Angiulli, A. (2009). The sleep-wake cycle of adolescents and school start times: A Review and critical evaluation of available evidence. Prepared for MISA Ontario East.