James E. Hoffman spends much of his time researching Cognitive psychology, Artificial intelligence, Communication, Computer vision and Perception. His studies in Cognitive psychology integrate themes in fields like Developmental psychology, Spatial ability, Williams syndrome and Reading. His study of Visual search is a part of Artificial intelligence. His primary areas of study are Cognitive psychology, Video tracking, Artificial intelligence, Computer vision and Williams syndrome. James E. Hoffman has researched Cognitive psychology in several fields, including Working memory, Attentional blink, P3b and Electroencephalography. His Video tracking research incorporates elements of Visual perception and Spatial ability.