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Michael P.H. RodgersView profile

Associate Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Vocabulary Acquisition
• Language Learning Through Television & Movies
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Michael P.H. Rodgers is an Associate Professor in the School of Linguistics and Language Studies at Carleton University, Canada. He concurrently serves as Director of the School and co-Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics. His academic journey includes a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Victoria University of Wellington (2013), a M.Sc. in TESOL from Temple University (2006), and a B.A. in Education from the University of Lethbridge (1992). His research focuses on two core areas: (1) language learning through media consumption (television, movies, video games), emphasizing vocabulary acquisition and comprehension processes, and (2) second language acquisition pedagogy, particularly in workplace and academic contexts. Notable contributions include studies on caption effects on TV comprehension, lexical coverage in media, and formulaic language instruction. Recent work explores multimodal input processing using eye-tracking methodologies, with publications in Studies in Second Language Acquisition and TESOL Quarterly . He actively supervises graduate research on topics like video game vocabulary, workplace pragmatics, and formulaic sequence acquisition. Current Grants: SSHRC Aid to Scholarly Journals (2022–2025) for Canadian Applied Linguistics Association support Key Affiliations: ACLA Executive Council member, TESL Canada Journal Review Board Teaching expertise spans EFL/ESL methodology, second language acquisition theories, and vocabulary pedagogy. His blended curriculum development focuses on supporting language learners in workplace and academic settings.

Mike NichollsView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Laterality
• Spatial Attention
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Professor Mike Nicholls is a full-time faculty member at Flinders University, holding a Strategic Professorship in Psychology within the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. He is Director of the Brain and Cognition Laboratory and currently serves as Dean of Research for his college. Previously, he was a professor at the University of Melbourne for 17 years. His educational background includes a BArchSt from the University of Adelaide (1985–1987), a BA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Adelaide (1998), and a PhD in Experimental Psychology from King’s College, Cambridge (1990–1993), funded by a Cambridge Commonwealth Trust scholarship. Mike Nicholls’ research is centered on cognitive neuroscience, particularly the study of behavioral and perceptual asymmetries related to brain lateralization. His work investigates handedness, spatial attention in clinical and healthy populations, language, facial expression perception, and the role of eye movements. He explores how attention is controlled by the brain across sensory modalities and spatial dimensions. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on how social context influences perception, body image, facial judgments, and attentional processes, often employing neuroimaging and psychophysical methods. His 15 most recent articles (2023–1996) span topics including inattentional blindness, social modulation of visual perception, reinforcement learning in visual cortex, and attentional distortions in spatial cognition. These works reflect a consistent interest in the neural and cognitive underpinnings of lateralized behavior and attention, with applications in both healthy and clinical populations. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Academic Mentor Award, Australian Psychological Society (2020) Mike Nicholls has supervised numerous research students and PhD candidates, with advising interests in laterality, attention, and cognitive neuroscience. He has secured substantial research funding, including multiple ARC Discovery and Linkage Grants, with recent projects focusing on decision aids in complex environments, augmented reality for defense, and attentional asymmetries in navigation. He has also held editorial roles in journals such as Laterality and the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology , and currently serves on the ARC's Medical Research Advisory Group. He leads the Brain and Cognition Laboratory at Flinders University, a research team dedicated to understanding cognitive processes and their neural representations, particularly in the context of brain asymmetry and attentional control.

Daniela VallentinView profile

Researcher

• Neural circuits
• vocal communication
• vocal learning
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Dr. Daniela Vallentin serves as a Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen, Germany, and holds a temporary or junior faculty position with the Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences (GSN) at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Her research focuses on neural circuit mechanisms underlying vocal communication in songbirds, utilizing advanced intracellular recording techniques in behaving animals. Her primary research interests encompass vocal learning processes, social interaction dynamics in songbirds, premotor circuit functionality, and sensorimotor transformations during vocal behavior. She investigates how neural circuits generate precise temporal patterns in vocal communication, with particular emphasis on inhibition-excitation balance in premotor areas and its role in vocal turn-taking and song production. Her work bridges systems neuroscience and behavioral biology to uncover fundamental principles of learned vocal communication. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory in songbird neuroscience, spanning cellular-level intracellular recordings to population dynamics. Her research demonstrates how premotor circuits encode temporal sequences, how inhibition shapes vocal timing during social interactions, and the neural mechanisms protecting learned song segments. This body of work establishes critical links between neural circuit dynamics and complex vocal behaviors, with implications for understanding vocal learning across species. Dr. Vallentin actively mentors graduate students through the GSN program, including Linda Bistere and Giacomo Costalunga. Her position as Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute indicates substantial research funding supporting her investigations into neural circuit mechanisms of vocal communication. She leads the Research Group Vallentin at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology, which specializes in neural circuit analysis of vocal communication using zebra finches as a model system. The group employs cutting-edge electrophysiological techniques combined with behavioral analysis to dissect the neural basis of vocal learning, social communication, and sensorimotor integration in naturalistic contexts.

Judith RomanView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• Auditory Processing
• Childhood Development
• Communication Skills
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Judith Roman serves as an Associate Clinical Professor in the Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northwestern University's School of Communication, where she also functions as a clinical supervisor at the Northwestern University Center for Audiology, Speech, Language, and Learning. Her educational qualifications include: MA in Speech Language Pathology from Northwestern University BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Northwestern University SLPD degree Dr. Roman specializes in child language disorders across developmental stages, with research and clinical emphases on Auditory Processing , Childhood Development , Communication Skills , and Language Learning and Processing . Her work bridges clinical practice and graduate education, incorporating Scientific Collaboration to address language-based learning disorders in pediatric populations through evidence-based interventions. Her professional distinctions include: ASHA Board Recognized Specialist in Child Language Fellowship in teaching and learning As an educator, she mentors graduate student clinicians and teaches CSD305 Phonetics to undergraduate and post-Baccalaureate students in hybrid formats, leveraging her extensive background in early intervention, neuro-developmental treatment certification, and private practice experience. Her clinical supervision directly translates research into practical applications for children with language difficulties. She maintains active involvement with the Northwestern University Center for Audiology, Speech, Language, and Learning, driving clinical innovation through interdisciplinary team collaborations.

Stephan WernerView profile

Researcher

• Binaural audio synthesis
• Room acoustics
• Spatial audio processing
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Stephan Werner is a researcher at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Technische Universität Ilmenau, leading the Electronic Media Technology Group as acting head. His work focuses on auditory perception, spatial audio processing, and binaural synthesis for augmented/virtual reality applications. Research Interests Werner's research explores spatial audio, room acoustics, and perceptual modeling. Key areas include audiovisual coherence in AR, reverberation time estimation, and auditory adaptation in immersive environments. His projects address applications in education, intergenerational communication, and human-robot interaction. Publication Trends Recent work spans acoustic modeling for AR/VR, perceptual analysis of room divergence, and privacy-preserving mixed reality systems. Collaborative efforts with institutions like IEEE and Audio Engineering Society highlight technical and societal implications of audio technology. Laboratory As head of the Electronic Media Technology Group, he leads interdisciplinary research in auditory illusions, spatial audio quality, and immersive media production, often collaborating with international conferences and technical committees.

Patrick CoxView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Visual Search
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Patrick Cox is an Assistant Professor at Lehigh University, specializing in Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience . His research explores variability in perception and attention across contexts and expertise levels, with applications in training strategies, autism treatments, and computer vision. Education: Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Georgetown University Previous Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at George Washington University Research interests include Visual Search , Attention , Computational Cognitive Neuroscience , and Object Perception . His interdisciplinary approach combines behavioral testing , EEG , and computational modeling to address both basic and applied questions in cognition. Recent articles focus on experimental design biases , auditory-visual integration , expert performance , and fatigue-induced cognitive decline . Applied work spans autism research , airport security training , and biologically-inspired algorithms . Contact: pac323@lehigh.edu | Chandler-Ullmann Room 109

Maria SapphoView profile

Research Fellow

• Improvisation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Experimental Music
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Maria Sappho is a Research Fellow at the University of Huddersfield's School of Arts and Humanities, specializing in Digital Playgrounds for Music. She leads the Chimere Communities project, addressing Western dominance in AI research through international artistic collaboration. PhD in Interactive Research in Music (IRiMaS) MMus and BMus from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Her research bridges artificial intelligence, experimental music, and feminist theory, focusing on multi-species collaboration with AI and mushrooms. Key projects include the Chimere Communities and Digital Playgrounds for Music impact project. Recent publications include a 2025 Oxford University Press book on collaborative creativity and articles in Psychology of Music and Liminalities . Her 2024 exhibition Ça pourrait être mieux critiques AI's cultural narratives. BBC Radiophonic Daphne Oram Award (2021) Dewar Award (2018) New Piano Stars Competition Winner (2015) As module coordinator at Royal Conservatoire and tutor at the Institute for Contemporary Music Performance, she mentors emerging artists globally.

• Robotics
• Mobile Robots
• Intelligent Vehicles
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Urbano J. Nunes is a Full Professor at Coimbra University and Senior Researcher at the Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR-UC) , where he coordinates the Human-Centered Mobile Robotics Lab . His career spans national and international funded projects in mobile robotics , intelligent vehicles , and human-machine interfaces , with over 160 publications in journals and conferences. He has supervised 13 completed PhD students and currently guides 4 more. Key Roles : IROS Advisory Committee (2013-), IEEE ITS Society Vice President (2011-2012), IEEE RAS Technical Committee Cochair (2006-2011) Editorial Leadership : Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles (2015-), former Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems (2007-2016) Research Interests focus on human-centered mobile robotics , including mobile service robotics , assistive robotics , autonomous vehicle navigation , pattern recognition , and machine learning . His recent work involves 3D LiDAR processing, multispectral imaging in agriculture, and brain-computer interface (BCI) reliability improvements. Scientific Awards : IEEE ITS Society Outstanding Service Award (2006) IEEE RAS Most Active Technical Committee Award (2006) NiSIS Competition Winner for Automotive Dataset Analysis (2007) Grant Leadership includes 33 funded projects from 2001 to 2025 across domains like digital agriculture (GreenBotics), green automotive innovation (GreenAuto), and telerehabilitation platforms (INPACT), with international collaborations spanning EU programs and Portugal’s FCT grants. Labs & Teams : Coordinates the Human-Centered Mobile Robotics Lab at ISR-UC, integrating cross-disciplinary teams in robotics, AI, and BCI research. His group partners with institutions like CERN and European Commission JRC in cybernetic transportation systems.

• Psycholinguistics
• Bilingualism
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Jubin Aboutalebi is an Adjunct Professor (Professor II) in Linguistics at the Department of Language and Culture, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, located in Tromso. He specializes in psycholinguistics and cognitive neuroscience with a focus on bilingualism and multilingualism. His research explores the neurocognitive mechanisms of language processing, bilingual brain plasticity, and cognitive reserve across the lifespan. Key interests include: Neural correlates of bilingual language control Neuroplasticity in multilingual individuals Cognitive reserve enhancement through bilingualism Emotional processing in native vs. foreign languages Neuroimaging of language comprehension (fMRI, EEG) Aboutalebi's recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on bilingual cognition, with topics spanning neurodevelopmental effects of multilingualism, emotional interference in language processing, and the neuroprotective benefits of bilingualism in aging. His work frequently employs advanced neuroimaging methodologies to investigate brain-behavior relationships. He collaborates extensively with international researchers and contributes to projects through the Psycholinguistics of Language Representation (PoLaR) lab, C-LaBL, and AcqVA-Nor research groups.

Tony SzturmView profile

Professor

• Technology-assisted rehabilitation
• Telerehabilitation
• Game-based rehabilitation
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Tony Szturm is a Professor and Senior Scholar in the Department of Physical Therapy at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Manitoba. His work bridges clinical rehabilitation and engineering innovation, focusing on technology-assisted and game-based therapeutic interventions delivered through telerehabilitation platforms. Institution: University of Manitoba School: College of Rehabilitation Sciences Department: Department of Physical Therapy Location: Bannatyne Campus, Winnipeg, MB Dr. Szturm holds a BSc in Biology and a BSc in Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario, and a PhD in Neurophysiology from the University of Manitoba. His research is deeply interdisciplinary, integrating wireless sensors, digital media, and interactive systems to support rehabilitation in both clinical and home environments. His primary research interests include technology-assisted rehabilitation , telerehabilitation , game-based motor training , and neurological recovery across diverse populations such as stroke survivors, children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, individuals with traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s patients, and aging adults. A key focus is enhancing accessibility, accountability, and engagement in therapy through innovative, low-cost digital tools. The 15 most recent inferred articles reflect a strong trend toward digital health innovation , remote monitoring , and interdisciplinary rehabilitation engineering . These works span areas such as upper limb recovery, balance and gait training, dual-task performance, vestibular rehabilitation, and patient engagement. The integration of wearable sensors, real-time feedback, and gamification principles is a consistent theme, demonstrating his commitment to translating research into practical, scalable solutions. Dr. Szturm is actively involved in mentoring, supervising postdoctoral fellows, PhD, and master's students through the Mentoring of Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) Program, fostering collaboration between rehabilitation sciences and engineering disciplines. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his leadership in high-impact, publicly featured research projects underscores his contribution to the field. His lab and research group focus on developing and evaluating plug-and-play rehabilitation technologies that can be deployed in resource-limited settings, including international applications such as projects in India. These initiatives emphasize affordability, usability, and clinical effectiveness, aiming to expand access to high-quality rehabilitation globally.

• Multisensory Integration
• Speech Perception
• Developmental Dyslexia
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Mirjam Keetels is a Lecturer at Tilburg University, affiliated with the Department of Cognitive Neuropsychology within the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Her research focuses on multisensory integration, speech perception, developmental dyslexia, and cognitive neuropsychology. She has contributed to studies exploring audiovisual processing, sensory-motor integration, and perceptual organization in both typical and atypical populations. Her work often addresses how visual and auditory inputs interact in contexts like speech perception and dyslexia. Recent publications highlight her investigations into causal perception in audiovisual stimuli, deficits in phonetic recalibration in dyslexia, and neural mechanisms underlying multisensory integration. Courses taught include academic skills in psychology and experimental psychology modules. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. She advises no listed students, and no lab affiliations are noted.

Mitul MehtaView profile

Professor

• Neuroimaging
• Psychopharmacology
• Neuropharmacology
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Mitul Mehta is a Professor of Neuroimaging & Psychopharmacology and Director of the Centre for Innovative Therapeutics at King's College London, within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). He leads the Neuropharmacology Group and Section in the Department of Neuroimaging and serves as Theme Lead for Experimental Medicine and Novel Therapeutics at the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre. His work focuses on pharmacological neuroimaging and drug mechanisms in psychiatric/neurological disorders, leveraging MRI and PET techniques. Education & Career: Post-doctoral researcher at King’s (2003), MRC Training Fellow at Imperial College, transition supported by a Wellcome Trust award. Affiliations: Director, C-FIT; Head, Neuropharmacology Group; KORGI committee member. Research Interests: Brain modulation via pharmacological agents, drug effects on dopamine, serotonin, and other neurotransmitters, and translational therapeutics for ADHD, schizophrenia, depression, and Parkinson’s. His projects include ATTENS (eTNS for ADHD), e-BRAIN (early adversity & brain maturation), and the EDEN trial (ketamine for depression-anorexia). Recent Articles Trends: Focus on neurostimulation (e.g., TNS in ADHD), ketamine antidepressant mechanisms, and neuroimaging biomarkers for mental health. Studies integrate functional connectivity, drug-induced brain changes, and clinical outcomes. Awards: British Association for Psychopharmacology Young Investigator Award, Wellcome Trust Value in People Award. Grants/Advisory Roles: Leader of multi-million grants (e.g., £4.1M auditory hallucinations study), industry collaborations, and advisory boards. Labs/Teams: Neuropharmacology Group, C-FIT, and interdisciplinary KORGI initiative promoting open research practices.

• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI)
• EEG Signal Processing
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Dr. Alexander Bertrand is a Professor at the Faculty of Engineering Sciences , KU Leuven, heading the Dynamic Systems, Signal Processing and Data Analysis (STADIUS) division. He leads the Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT) and contributes to Leuven.AI institute, with expertise spanning wireless sensor networks, brain-computer interfaces (BCI), and biomedical signal processing. Research Focus : Wireless acoustic/EEG sensor networks, distributed signal enhancement, adaptive filtering, neural decoding of auditory/visual attention, and AI-driven time series analysis. Key Projects : EEG-Linx platform for modular brain recordings (2025-2027) Calibration-free BCI systems (2025-2029) AI quality assessment for time series data (2024-2028) Wireless EEG patches for hearing technology (2024) Publications (2023-2025) demonstrate leadership in distributed signal processing , auditory attention BCI , and scalable sensor architectures , with applications in education, healthcare, and wearable tech. Teaching includes courses on digital signal processing, biomedical data analysis, and medical technology design.

Bettina PollokView profile

Professor

• Motor Control
• Neurophysiology
• Movement Disorders
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Prof. Dr. Bettina Pollok is a Professor and Group Leader at the Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology at Heinrich-Heine University in Düsseldorf, Germany. Her research focuses on characterizing functional motor control networks using advanced neuroimaging and neurostimulation techniques, with applications in both healthy populations and movement disorder patients. Her research investigates functional networks underlying motor control in healthy subjects and patients with movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease. Key methodologies include magnetoencephalography (MEG) for millisecond-precision network analysis, and neurostimulation techniques (tDCS, tACS, TMS) to modulate neural activity. Current research examines motor network changes during aging and the potential of physical training to delay age-related motor decline. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on: motor network dynamics, neurostimulation mechanisms, sensorimotor integration, and age-related neuroplasticity. Research spans both basic motor physiology and clinical applications for movement disorders. Prof. Pollok has supervised over 30 students and researchers in her group, including: Current members: Ann-Kathrin Dohmann and Sophie Ebelt Alumni include 32 researchers, including Carina Depperschmidt, Vanessa Krause, and Sarah Meissner Her laboratory (AG Pollok) specializes in central motor network characterization using MEG and transcranial stimulation techniques, with ongoing investigations into neuromodulation interventions for neurodegenerative conditions.

John ArchibaldView profile

Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Third Language Phonology
• Language Learnability
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John Archibald is a Professor at the School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures, University of Victoria, specializing in second and third language phonology. His work bridges phonological theory with empirical studies on multilingual acquisition, focusing on feature mapping, transfer effects, and input processing. PhD, University of Toronto Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2020) Research interests include L2/L3 phonology , language learnability , and multilingual mental representation . His theoretical work addresses Plato’s Problem (input poverty), Orwell’s Problem (input resistance), and Escher’s Problem (illusory phonological perception). Recent publications analyze Contrastive Hierarchy applications, pitch accent acquisition , feature dependency , and phonological redeployment . Awards include the Canadian Linguistic Association Lifetime Achievement Award (2021) and SSHRC-funded L3 phonology research . He co-edits Contemporary Linguistic Analysis and teaches courses on linguistics, child language acquisition, and advanced L2/L3 research.