Distinguished Speaker Series | Daniel Hass, PhD

Dr. Daniel Hass, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Emory University, where his research explores the neural mechanisms that support vision, cognition, and perception. His work integrates systems neuroscience, computational modeling, and advanced imaging to understand how the brain processes sensory information and adapts to change. Before joining Emory, Dr. Hass completed postdoctoral training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he investigated circuit-level computations in the visual cortex, and earned his doctoral degree from New York University (NYU), studying neural dynamics underlying visual decision-making. Dr. Hass’s research centers on how populations of neurons encode complex visual stimuli and how those representations support behaviors such as attention, categorization, and memory. His laboratory combines electrophysiology, behavior, and quantitative modeling to uncover principles of cortical computation with direct relevance to visual disorders and rehabilitation. With a background that bridges neuroscience, psychology, and quantitative analysis, Dr. Hass is committed to advancing cross-disciplinary approaches that link basic research with translational potential. His work reflects a broader mission to understand the brain’s capacity for flexible computation and to leverage that knowledge toward improving outcomes for individuals with visual and cognitive impairments.