I am currently an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Stony Brook University, where I direct the CANAL (Cognition, Auditory Neuroscience, And Language) Lab. Prior to Stony Brook, I was a postdoctoral researcher at Carnegie Mellon University. I earned my PhD in Psychology from the University of Connecticut and my BS in Cognitive Neuroscience from Brown University.

My research focuses primarily on the cognitive and neural mechanisms through which listeners can comprehend spoken language. How does our knowledge of what someone might say in some context influence how we perceive speech? How do we adapt to different accents? For more information, visit the lab website.

I will be reviewing applications for potential PhD students in the 2026-2027 admission cycle. If you are interested in joining the lab, please email sahil.luthra@stonybrook.edu. Prospective students can find details on the application process here.

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Contact me at sahil.luthra@stonybrook.edu.