Amishi Jha is an American neuroscientist and professor, born on May 19, 1974. She is known for her research on mindfulness and attention, and her work has been widely recognized for its contributions to understanding the neural basis of attention and how it can be trained and improved.
Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami and the director of the Contemplative Neuroscience and Mindfulness Research Lab. Her research focuses on the cognitive and neural mechanisms of attention and how mindfulness practices can be used to enhance attentional performance and reduce stress.
Jha has published numerous articles in scientific journals and has received several awards and honors for her work, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. She is also a sought-after speaker and has given talks on mindfulness and attention at conferences and public events around the world.
In addition to her academic work, Jha is also involved in training programs for the military, law enforcement, and other high-stress professions. She has developed mindfulness-based attention training programs for these groups, and her work has been shown to improve attentional performance and reduce stress in these populations.
Jha is widely recognized as a leading expert in the field of mindfulness and attention, and her research has had a significant impact on our understanding of the neural basis of attention and the potential applications of mindfulness practices for improving cognitive performance and well-being.
