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Myriam Alanis-Espinosa is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), and STEM education. Her work primarily investigates the neural mechanisms underlying motor imagery and functional connectivity, with a particular focus on how immersive virtual reality can enhance BCI performance. Her most cited study (2020, 18 citations) introduced an experimental BCI that allows users to control an immersive telepresence system through motor imagery, demonstrating how virtual environments can provide a greater sense of realism and improve user engagement. She further advanced this field by employing Partial Directed Coherence to map brain functional connectivity during movement imagery tasks (2018, 4 citations), offering a more nuanced understanding of directional neural interactions. In her most recent work (2025, 5 citations), Alanis-Espinosa has expanded her focus to explore the neural signatures of STEM learning and interest in youth, aiming to uncover the brain mechanisms that drive curiosity and problem-solving skills. This shift highlights her commitment to translating neuroengineering insights into educational innovation. With a growing citation footprint, her contributions are shaping both the technical design of next-generation BCIs and the science of learning.