Abstract

ii Acknowledgments I would like to thank my advisor, my family and many friends who have help me made this happen. First I would like to thank my committee members Professor Janos Gertler and Professor Gerald Cook for their helpful insights and supportive feedback. I would like to thank my thesis advisor Dr. Wilsaan Joiner, for his help and support at every stage of my work. Since the first day I started working with him in January 2013, each day has been an adventure and a new learning experience. He has taught me how to think critically in science, and helped me improving my writing and presentation techniques. Most importantly he implanted his passion for doing good science in me, without which I would not be here. He has also been a good friend to me, in making hard decisions and going forward. I would also like to thank members of Sensorimotor Integration Lab for sharing their life