My research is on experience-based neuroplasticity, with a primary focus on the effects of bi-/multilingualism on brain structure and function, investigated with behavioural and neuroimaging (functional and structural) methods.

My research interests include:

• Are brain structure and function, and cognition, affected by learning additional languages?
• How are these effects modulated by the individual experiences of the language learner?
• How do these effects interact with typical brain development and ageing, and what are the implications for age- or disease- related neurodegeneration?
• Are there particular effects on the brain and/or cognition caused by language situations like diglossia, digraphia and biliteracy?