Michael Trent

Biography:

Michael Trent holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Stanford University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive training at University College London. He has specialized in neuroplasticity and mental performance enhancement over the past 15 years. He works on how structured cognitive exercises can improve attention, memory, logic, mathematical reasoning, etc.

At Mind Elevate, Michael leads the development of science-based training modules. Thanks to him, every feature of the app is rooted in the latest research and being accessible and motivating for users of all ages.

Professional Achievements:

• Designed Mind Elevate’s adaptive training engine, increasing user progress rates by 60%.
• Cognitive Specialist (CCS) and active member of the International Society for Neurofeedback & Research (ISNR).
• Developed innovative algorithms for cognitive feedback (using wearable technology).

Publications:

Michael is the author of several books and scientific papers. Here are his main topics:

• The application of neuroplasticity principles to everyday cognitive training.
• The design of gamified interventions to improve attention and working memory.
• Strategies for optimizing mental performance through lifestyle and targeted exercises.
• The role of logic puzzles and math-based challenges in strengthening executive function.

Projects:

He led the development of a wearable-integrated feature that tracks real-time cognitive performance.

He also has designed a 30-day brain training program that combines puzzles, memory games, and logic challenges, completed by over 50,000 users.

Feedback & Recognition

He is known for bridging the gap between scientific rigor and user-friendly design: Michael has helped shape Mind Elevate into one of the most popular brain training apps on the market. His work has been recognized in leading publications on neuroscience and digital health.

Articles by Michael Trent

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  Psychology

  Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia:The Fear of Long Words

  Phobias can take the most unexpected forms, and one of the rarest is hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia — fear of long words. For an outside observer, this may look strange, but for the person affected, fear causes strong reactions, comparable to any other anxiety disorders.

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  09.17.25

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  Psychology

  Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia: The Fear of 666

  Modern psychology identifies dozens of specific phobias, each of which limits a person's life in its own way. Among them are rare but striking examples — hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia, that is, an irrational fear of the number 666. This condition intertwines with anxiety but also with a long cultural memory, where the number has stood for evil and danger across generations.

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  09.17.25

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  Psychology

  Herpetophobia: The Fear of Reptiles Explained

  Modern psychology shows that some phobias can seriously change everyday life. One of these conditions is herpetophobia — a strong fear of reptiles and amphibians. A person can feel anxiety when meeting a snake, lizard or frog, and sometimes an anxiety attack occurs even when looking at their images.

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  09.15.25