Prof. Bruce McCandliss, Ph.D.

Bruce McCandliss is Professor at Stanford University, where he holds appointments in both the Graduate School of Education and the Department of Psychology. His research bridges neuroscience, psychology, and education, with a focus on understanding learning processes and individual differences among learners. He received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers for his pioneering work linking reading interventions, neuroimaging, and computational modelling.

As Director of the Educational Neuroscience Initiative at Stanford University, Bruce McCandliss advances interdisciplinary collaboration between neuroscience, educational research, and innovative teaching practices. His work aims to deepen our understanding of how brain research can inform effective educational interventions and support learning and development.

Bruce McCandliss is Honorary Fellow at CAS in the academic year 2026/27 at the invitation of Prof. Dr. Christine Falter-Wagner.