Judith Schomaker

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Judith Schomaker is a cognitive neuroscientist whose research explores the intricate interplay between perception, action, and the self. Her work primarily focuses on how the brain integrates sensory information—particularly visual and vestibular cues—to construct a coherent sense of body ownership and spatial orientation. In her highly cited 2011 paper, "It is all me: the effect of viewpoint on visual–vestibular recalibration," Schomaker demonstrated that altering visual perspective can recalibrate the brain’s vestibular signals, reshaping how we perceive our own movement and position in space. This foundational contribution has garnered 9 citations and remains influential in understanding multisensory integration and self-motion perception. Beyond this, Schomaker has investigated memory, attention, and the neural mechanisms underlying novelty processing, often employing EEG and behavioral methods. Her work bridges cognitive psychology and neuroscience, offering insights into how the brain distinguishes self from environment—a question with implications for virtual reality, rehabilitation, and disorders of body perception. With a growing body of research, Schomaker continues to shape our understanding of the embodied mind.