Expertise

Area of Expertise:

  • Educational Neuroscience
  • Learning and Cognition
  • Data Analytics in Education
  • Experimental Methods
  • Diversity and Learning Environments.

Research Intrests:

  1. Eric Hernandez’s research focuses on the intersection of educational neuroscience, psychology, and data analytics.
  2. He is particularly interested in how brain-based mechanisms such as attention, memory, and executive function influence teaching and learning, and how these processes can inform the design of effective learning environments.
  3. His work also examines the role of diverse cultural and cognitive backgrounds in shaping student learning experiences, with an emphasis on using behavioral science and quantitative methods to identify strategies that promote engagement, retention, and academic success. 
  4. Dr. Hernandez’s academic interests lie in the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and education, with a particular focus on how cognitive and behavioral science can inform effective teaching practices.
Degrees
BS, Lamar University, Psychology
MA, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Behavioral Science
EdD, University of Houston-Clear Lake, STEM Education