The EEG Handbook: From Principles to Practice

After two years of hard work, we are very proud to present the “The Handbook of EEG: From Principles to Practice”. It’s a comprehensive resource built on over 25 years of expertise from Brain Products and leading EEG scientists. This book combines essential theory with practical insights to help you master real-world EEG research. From experimental setup to data analysis and scientific reporting, it walks you through every stage of the workflow while strengthening critical research skills. Published by Springer, this book is your gateway to conducting high-quality EEG studies and advancing your neuroscience career.

Brain Products has been a leader in EEG for more than 25 years. Throughout this time, we have supported our customers with our unrivalled support and high-quality educational content. We draw on extensive experience from within our team and have a strong network of collaborating scientists and researchers. This collective expertise forms the foundation of our book.

Establishing the Brain Products Academy sharpened our focus on education and highlighted the value we offer not only to our customers but also to the wider EEG community. Therefore, the time was right to consolidate our knowledge and experience in a comprehensive resource: “The EEG Handbook: From Principles to Practice”.

At its core, our book is about doing EEG research well. We emphasise practical guidance throughout, supporting readers in their understanding of the science behind EEG and helping them navigate the real-world challenges of doing EEG research in the laboratory.

In addition to covering the fundamental scientific background and core principles of EEG measurement and analysis, the book addresses key research skills. These include critically reading scientific papers, clearly presenting your own findings, and applying good scientific practices in neuroscience. We believe that these skills are fundamental to a successful career in EEG research.

The book is divided into seven parts each addressing a key stage in the EEG research workflow, from basic concepts to practical lab work, data analysis, and scientific reporting:

1. Fundamentals of EEG
2. Experimental Design and Good Scientific Practice
3. EEG Data Acquisition
4. Processing EEG data
5. What is EEG used for?
6. Multimodal EEG applications
7. Writing and Reading Research Papers

While the book is structured to guide readers step-by-step through the process of designing, conducting, and writing up their EEG research, readers are encouraged to refer to the parts most relevant to their current stage of learning or research rather than reading it cover to cover.

The book is designed to equip those new to EEG with the tools to do high-quality research. The book is ideal for students studying electrophysiology, neurophysiology, and brain function at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.  It is also a valuable resource for professors seeking a comprehensive and reliable introduction to EEG for their students. Early career researchers, such as PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, will also benefit from the practical focus of the book, particularly those new to EEG or those wanting to refine their EEG research skills.

Eleven members of the Brain Products team contributed chapters to the book, the same team that deliver our workshops, webinars, and support tips. Their contributions focus on the fundamentals of high quality, reproducible EEG research with a focus on practical guidance. Drawing on their collective experience supporting the EEG research community, the authors understand where students and researchers commonly encounter difficulties and how best to support them. This insight was a key factor in shaping the book’s content.

In addition, experienced academics contribute their expertise on specific EEG applications, such as EEG-fMRI, EEG-TMS, sleep, and epilepsy. This adds depth to the book’s content and provides valuable, authoritative perspectives on EEG research fields.

As editor of this book, I’m incredibly proud of what we have created. “The EEG Handbook: From Principles to Practice” is not just a book to be read, but a resource to be used. We hope it will become a trusted companion for students and researchers working with EEG for many years to come.