Logan Fiorella

My research examines the cognitive and behavioral processes that support effective learning and goal-directed behavior. I am particularly interested in how students develop meaningful knowledge and how they establish habits that help them achieve their goals.

My work focuses on two broad areas. First, my research on learning and instruction examines how instructional design and generative learning activities can promote conceptual understanding and transfer. This includes investigating how students learn from visualizations, how the sequencing of instruction and problem-solving activities influences learning, and how students actively construct knowledge through activities such as explaining and drawing. Second, my research on habits and self-regulated learning examines how students translate their intentions into consistent, beneficial behaviors, including how habits develop and support sustained goal-directed action.

Across these areas, my work seeks to advance our understanding of learning and behavior while informing the design of effective instructional practices and strategies for supporting self-regulation.

Prospective Graduate Students: I am accepting new PhD students for Fall 2027. Prospective students interested in my research are encouraged to contact me to discuss potential opportunities.