Dr Nicholas Lucas, PhD

Brain and Mind Science for Mental Wealth

  • Cognitive Protocols
  • Brain Health and Performance
  • Neuromodulation and Brain Stimulation

Nicholas Lucas, PhD

Entrepreneur, Scientist, Advisor

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NeuroCogniX

Mental Edge, Mental Wealth

Designed for intellectually curious individuals seeking personal and business growth based on reason, logic and science, NeuroCogniX offers cognitive and neuromodulation protocols that leverage the power of neuroscience and coaching philosophy for exceptional cognitive and emotional performance.

The Protocols

Each protocol in the NeuroCogniX Framework is tailored to a specific cognitive potential. When cognitive functions are operating at their best, people experience the following capabilities*:

  • Attention: Exceptional focus, concentration, and selective attention, enabling you to concentrate deeply on tasks without distractions.
  • Memory: Effortless learning, quick information retrieval, and the ability to retain and integrate new knowledge effectively.
  • Perception: Enhanced sensory processing, accurate interpretation of the environment, and recognition of subtle patterns or details.
  • Language and Communication: Precise expression of thoughts and ideas, and a mastery of both verbal and written language.
  • Executive Functioning: Effective planning, organization, decision-making, problem-solving, and goal-setting abilities.
  • Reasoning and Logic: Critical thinking and analysis to make sound judgments and solve complex problems.
  • Creativity: Innovative thinking, generation of new ideas, and the ability to approach challenges from unique perspectives.
  • Cognitive Flexibility: Adaptability, escape from conventional boundaries, ease of switching between ideas and alternative viewpoints.
  • Emotional Regulation: Emotional stability, resilience, and the capacity to navigate challenging situations with composure.
  • Social Cognition: A more accurate perception of others' emotions, empathy and the ability to navigate complex social dynamics successfully.

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Clinical Neuromodulation

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation

Designed for intellectually curious individuals seeking personal and business growth based on reason, logic and science, NeuroCogniX offers cognitive and neuromodulation protocols that leverage the power of neuroscience and coaching philosophy for exceptional cognitive and emotional performance.

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Professional Training

Transcranial Neural Network Modulation

Designed for intellectually curious individuals seeking personal and business growth based on reason, logic and science, NeuroCogniX offers cognitive and neuromodulation protocols that leverage the power of neuroscience and coaching philosophy for exceptional cognitive and emotional performance.

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About Dr Lucas

BSc, GDClinEpi, MHSc, MPMed, PhD, ACTL, CertTNNM

Dr Lucas graduated with a BSc in Clinical Science from Victoria University in 1997. 

In 1999 he earned a Master's Degree in Health Science at Victoria University, completing his thesis in Psychophysics with Dr Heather Wheat from the University of Melbourne.

He continued his studies at the University of Newcastle and in 2002 completed a Degree in Clinical Epidemiology.

In 2004 he completed a second Master's Degree in Pain Medicine at the University of Newcastle, with Prof Nikolai Bogduk, OAM.  

In 2006 he started a doctorate at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney with Professors Les Irwig, Petra Macaskill and Nik Bogduk, and in 2012 received his PhD (Medicine).

He then studied Influence and Persuasion with Professor Robert Cialdini from Arizona State University, and Habits and Behaviour Change with Professor BJ Fogg from Stanford University. 

He followed this with training in Cognitive Science and Lateral Thinking with Dr Michael Hewitt-Gleeson at the School of Thinking, and Cognitive Mindset Coaching with Satyen Raja from Accelerated Evolution. 

In 2024 he completed clinical studies in transcranial neural network modulation (TNNM) using non-invasive brain stimulation and neuromodulation.

As an educator and scientist, he has lectured in neuroscience, pain medicine and evidence-based practice, and was an executive scientific editor for 16 years.

His published works in the fields of Critical Thinking and Philosophy of Medicine are used by scientists around the world. 

His research has been published in Experimental Brain Research, the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, the Clinical Journal of Pain, Medical Research Methodology, International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, and Medicine Health Care and Philosophy.

His books on Stress and Anxiety were best sellers on Amazon (USA) in Mental Health.

His first business was the Institute of Clinical Education started in 1998 training health professionals in anatomy and clinical diagnosis. He then started Research Media, a scientific publishing company, subsequently purchased by Elsevier.

Since then, he has founded businesses in health care, online education, consulting, publishing, and nootropic supplements, and has generated millions in online revenue.

Since 2012 has worked with founders, entrepreneurs, business leaders and career professionals on cognitive enhancement and peak performance to support personal growth, mental wealth, career progression, and profit optimization.

His most recent focus is the human electrome and non-invasive brain stiimulation (NIBS) to optimize cognitive function in healthy individuals, and neurologic function in people with mood disorders, chronic pain, movement disorders, and learning difficulties.

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