John Kyle Cooper

Project Researcher (Postdoctoral) · IRCN · Tokyo, Japan

Developed interactive puzzle experiments to study creative problem solving, combining web-based tasks, LLM APIs, and Tobii eye tracking. Prepared research protocols and technical reports, and explored AI-supported evaluation of creative ideas.

Doctoral Researcher · Leuven, Belgium

Designed and analyzed audiovisual EEG experiments on speech perception. Developed Unity-based tasks, calibrated sound levels, and verified audiovisual timing. Contributed to shared analysis code and searchable technical documentation, and mentored two master's students.

Research Assistant and Lab Manager · Rochester, New York

Built a Python-controlled audiovisual EEG experiment and verified sub-millisecond timing. Collected and organized data for thesis and multi-site studies, and coordinated laboratory equipment, supplies, and participant scheduling.

Research Assistant · College Station, Texas

Designed and assembled power supplies for optical coherence tomography, including component selection and CAD-designed, 3D-printed enclosures. Worked on imaging calibration, research PC assembly, and an Unreal Engine VR viewer for 3D cochlear scans.

Lynntech Inc. · Texas A&M senior design

Defined specifications with company engineers and built a prototype using Arduino, soldered electronics, and 3D-printed parts. Documented the design and fabrication process and presented the result.

Enmodes GmbH · Study-abroad collaboration · Aachen, Germany

Created AutoCAD and Blender visualizations and technical documentation for a proposed ECMO device, and presented the concept to company engineers.