Dr. Alexander Petrov
Associate Professor, Cognitive Psychology · College of Arts and Sciences · Ohio State University
Quick answer: Dr. Alexander Petrov is Associate Professor, Cognitive Psychology at Ohio State University. Dr. Alexander Petrov shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Our lab is recruiting new members. There is a modeling track and an experimental track. People with diverse academic backgrounds – in psychology, computer science, philosophy, and other majors – are welcome. Please visit the Visual Cognition Lab page for details on how to get involved.
Research interests
Relational processing and its pivotal role in human cognition. In particular, I have a strong interest in analogy making that dates all the way back to my Ph.D. dissertation in 1998. A guiding hypothesis is that the visual system performs more sophisticated relational processing than it’s usually given credit for. Notably, we see relational roles in visual events – who does what to whom. Relational processing must be studied in computational terms and requires the coordinated resources of a general-purpose cognitive architecture. Methodologically, research in my lab involves a combination of behavioral and psychophysical experimentation, mathematical and computational modeling, and philosophical reflection.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Alexander Petrov hiring PhD students at Ohio State University?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Dr. Alexander Petrov's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Our lab is recruiting new members. There is a modeling track and an experimental track. People with diverse academic backgrounds – in psychology, computer science, philosophy, and other majors – are w.
What does Dr. Alexander Petrov research?
Relational processing and its pivotal role in human cognition. In particular, I have a strong interest in analogy making that dates all the way back to my Ph.D. dissertation in 1998. A guiding hypothesis is that the visual system performs more sophisticated relational processing than it’s usually gi
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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