Rick Dale

Rick Dale's research defines new horizons for understanding the intricate dynamics of human communication. As a professor and the Mark Allen Itkin Centennial Chair in Communication at the University of California, Los Angeles, he delves into the cognitive science behind how we interact. His work is particularly focused on the orchestral properties of communication, such as the synchronization of eye movements during conversations and the role of body language in highlighting disagreements. Rick Dale employs a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing computational modeling and naturalistic behavior analysis to explore the complexities of human interaction. His research interests span a wide array of topics, including thinking in language, sentence processing, word categorization, conflict, and deception. By integrating human experimentation into his studies, he seeks to uncover the underlying mechanisms that drive our communicative behaviors. At UCLA, Rick Dale is dedicated to advancing the field of cognitive science through his innovative research on dynamical systems of interpersonal communication. His work not only contributes to a deeper understanding of human communication but also offers valuable insights into the cognitive processes that underpin our everyday interactions. Through his research, he aims to bridge the gap between theoretical models and real-world communication, providing a comprehensive framework for analyzing the complexities of human behavior.