Simon Ladouce

Dr Simon Ladouce is an Associate Researcher at the Cambridge Cognitive Architecture Lab, working at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, human–computer interaction, and architecture. His research investigates how the design and spatial characteristics of built environments influence human perception, attention, behaviour, and wellbeing in real-world contexts.

His work focuses on understanding how architectural features such as visibility, spatial layout, environmental complexity, and affordances shape cognitive processes, decision-making, and social interaction during everyday activities. To study these processes in naturalistic settings, he combines portable neuroimaging and body-based sensing technologies, including mobile EEG, eye-tracking, and motion sensors, with AI-driven approaches such as spatial computing, computer vision, and human activity recognition.

By integrating neural, behavioural, and environmental data collected during real-world activities, Dr Ladouce’s research aims to generate evidence on how the built environment can support human health, safety, and performance. His work contributes to the development of evidence-based design principles that inform the creation of healthier and more cognitively supportive environments, including healthcare facilities, workplaces, and urban spaces.