Find Academic Supervisors

Rafał JończykView profile

Assistant Professor

• Affective Neuroscience
• Experimental Pragmatics
• Psycholinguistics
• +5 more

Rafał Jończyk is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pragmatics, Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, where he conducts research at the intersection of psycholinguistics, affective neuroscience, and bilingualism. His work primarily investigates how emotional processing differs between native and second languages using neurophysiological methods, particularly EEG. With a Ph.D. in English Linguistics from Poznań (2015) and postdoctoral experience at Pennsylvania State University, he has established himself as a leading researcher in bilingual emotional processing. His research interests span Affective Neuroscience , Experimental Pragmatics , Psycholinguistics , Bilingualism and Emotion , and the Neurophysiology of Creativity . His methodology heavily relies on EEG to examine language processing, with particular focus on emotional language comprehension and production in bilingual contexts. His work has demonstrated how bilinguals process emotional content differently in their native versus second languages, revealing reduced sensitivity to negative content in the second language. Jończyk's research program has evolved from early work on hemispheric specialization for emotional words to sophisticated EEG studies of emotional anticipation and metaphor processing in bilinguals. His most recent work explores hyperscanning methodologies to study real-time bilingual communication and the neural correlates of creative thinking in bilingual contexts. His publications show a clear progression from foundational studies of emotional word processing to increasingly complex investigations of emotional communication in naturalistic contexts. Cognitive Neuroscience Society Post-doctoral Fellows Award (2018) START scholarship for most talented young Polish scientists (2018) Scholarship from the Minister of Science and Higher Education (2020) Travel Grant Award for International Symposium on Bilingualism (2013) As Principal Investigator, Jończyk leads two major National Science Center projects examining psychophysiological correlates of affective language processing in bilinguals (2016-2018) and neurophysiological correlates of emotional speech production in bilingualism (2021-2025). He also participates in multiple international collaborations including NSF-funded research on divergent thinking in engineering education. His editorial roles include Topic Editor for Brain Sciences and Associate Editor for Applied Psycholinguistics, reflecting his standing in the field. He teaches courses in Psycholinguistics, Emotions in Social Communication, and Creativity and Language at the university level.

Takako FujiokaView profile

Associate Professor

• Auditory Perception
• Neural Oscillations
• Auditory-Motor Coupling
• +5 more

Takako Fujioka is an Associate Professor of Music at Stanford University, affiliated with the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA). Her research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying auditory perception, auditory-motor coupling, and music-supported therapy for neurorehabilitation. She holds a Ph.D. in Physiology from the Graduate University for Advanced Studies, Japan, and M.Sc./B.Eng. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Waseda University. Her work combines neurophysiological techniques such as MEG and EEG to study brain plasticity in development, aging, and stroke recovery. Notable contributions include investigating how music influences motor and cognitive recovery in stroke patients, as well as exploring the neural basis of musical perception through rhythmic synchronization and pitch discrimination studies. Supported by awards from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research during her postdoctoral work at the Rotman Research Institute, her research bridges clinical neuroscience and music cognition. Dr. Fujioka’s expertise spans auditory neuroscience, neurorehabilitation, and technology-assisted music therapy. She has pioneered studies on tactile mapping for cochlear implant users and networked music performance systems, emphasizing cross-modal perception and human-technology interaction. Her findings contribute to both theoretical understanding of auditory processing and practical applications in medical and educational settings. Awards: Canadian Institutes of Health Research Awards (postdoctoral phase) Labs/Teams: CCRMA, Stanford Music Perception Laboratory, Rotman Research Institute collaborations Key Themes: Neuroplasticity, Music-Mediated Rehabilitation, Auditory-Motor Integration, Multisensory Processing Her recent work examines aging-related changes in binaural hearing and the role of beta/gamma oscillations in rhythmic processing. She advocates for translational research that connects neural mechanisms with real-world therapeutic interventions.

Beat HintermannView profile

Professor

• Public Sector Economics
• Climate Policy
• Transportation Economics
• +4 more

Prof. Dr. Beat Hintermann is a Professor of Public Finance at the University of Basel's Faculty of Business and Economics (WWZ). His research focuses on public sector economics with particular emphasis on climate policy and mobility behavior. Hintermann leads empirical research using GPS tracking data to study transportation choices and the effectiveness of pricing mechanisms to encourage sustainable mobility options. His research interests span several interconnected areas: public sector economics, climate policy design, transportation economics, and environmental economics. He investigates how pricing mechanisms can influence individual behavior to reduce environmental externalities, with special attention to sustainable mobility solutions like e-biking. His work often combines economic theory with rich empirical analysis of real-world data, particularly examining the intersection of environmental policy and individual decision-making. Hintermann's recent publications reveal a strong focus on empirical mobility studies, particularly through the MOBIS dataset that tracks mobility behavior in Switzerland. His research shows how transport pricing can effectively promote e-biking and reduce negative externalities. He has also conducted significant work on carbon pricing mechanisms, emissions trading systems, and the impacts of climate policies on economic behavior. His work during the pandemic period examining mobility changes provides valuable insights into how external shocks affect transportation choices. Hintermann's research methodology is characterized by rigorous empirical analysis, often employing field experiments and large-scale GPS tracking data to measure behavioral responses to policy interventions. His work on Pigovian transport pricing represents an important contribution to understanding how economic instruments can be designed to address environmental externalities in the transportation sector. As part of the University of Basel's Faculty of Business and Economics, Hintermann contributes to research centers focused on sustainable development and environmental economics. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, providing evidence-based insights for policymakers designing effective environmental and transportation policies.

Stephen S. HudsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Metal Music Studies
• Music Theory
• Rhythm and Timbre Analysis
• +3 more

Stephen S. Hudson is an Assistant Professor of Music Theory at Occidental College. He holds a B.A. from the University of California, Davis, and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. Appointed in 2022, he specializes in metal music studies and R&B/Soul harmony. Education: B.A., University of California, Davis; Ph.D., Northwestern University Hudson’s research focuses on embodied experiences of rhythm, timbre, and song form in metal music, as well as harmonic complexity in R&B and Soul. His work has been featured in Music Theory Spectrum , Metal Music Studies , and Current Musicology . Recent publications include articles on Drake’s harmonic loops and Meshuggah’s groove structures. He is authoring two books: Heaviness in Metal Music (Oxford University Press) and a study of Meshuggah’s riffs (Lever Press). As Vice President of the Pacific Southwest chapter of the American Musicological Society, he advocates for inclusive music theory pedagogy that extends beyond classical traditions. His teaching emphasizes tools for songwriters and producers. Hudson maintains an active interest in classical and baroque cello performance, reflecting his engagement with both historical and contemporary music practices.

Frank RussoView profile

Professor

• Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience
• Music Psychology
• Music Medicine
• +12 more

Frank Russo is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he holds the NSERC-Sonova Senior Research Chair in Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience. He leads the Science of Music Auditory Research and Technology (SMART) Lab and holds affiliate and adjunct positions at the University Health Network and the University of Toronto, respectively. Research Interests: Dr. Russo's work lies at the intersection of auditory cognitive neuroscience, music psychology, and rehabilitation. His research explores how humans perceive music and speech, particularly under challenging conditions such as hearing loss or non-native accents. He investigates the cognitive and neural mechanisms of listening effort, emotional speech processing, and the social and therapeutic benefits of music, especially through community choirs and digital interventions. Publication Trends: His recent publications emphasize objective measurement of listening effort using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), music-based interventions for Parkinson’s disease and dementia, vocal and emotional responses to singing, and multisensory integration in beat perception. The work is highly translational, bridging basic cognitive neuroscience with clinical and community applications. Scientific Awards and Honors: NSERC-Sonova Senior Research Chair in Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association Fellow of Massey College Fellow of the Canadian Society for Brain, Behavior and Cognitive Science Past President of the Canadian Acoustical Association Advising and Grants: Dr. Russo actively mentors students and researchers, as evidenced by his co-authorship with numerous junior colleagues. He has secured major funding through NSERC and industry partnerships, enabling the development of impactful technologies such as hearing aid algorithms, sensory substitution systems, and digital therapeutics. His SingWell project fosters collaboration across academic, clinical, and community sectors. Labs and Teams: He directs the SMART Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University, a hub for interdisciplinary research on music, hearing, and cognition. The lab collaborates extensively with KITE Research Institute, Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Toronto, and various community organizations focused on aging, hearing loss, and neurodegenerative conditions.

Jonathan SkinnerView profile

Associate Professor

• Ecocriticism
• Contemporary Poetry
• Environmental Studies
• +4 more

Dr. Jonathan Skinner is a Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) in English and Comparative Literary Studies at the University of Warwick's Faculty of Arts, where he researches and teaches ecocriticism, contemporary poetry, and creative writing. He founded and edits the journal ecopoetics , exploring intersections between writing and ecology. His research examines: Ecopoetic theory and environmental literature Intersections of sound studies and ethnopoetics North American avant-garde poetry (Olson, Kyger, Eigner) Translation and transnational poetics Third Landscape theory and urban wildness He leads a research network facilitating cross-cultural poetry exchanges along avian migration routes. Skinner's publications predominantly explore ecocritical frameworks through poetry analysis, with recent work examining climate change poetics, multispecies communication, and Anthropocene aesthetics. His scholarship connects literary studies with environmental science, acoustics, and landscape theory. He currently supervises five PhD students researching multispecies poetics and environmental literature through AHRC-funded projects, and has successfully supervised two doctoral candidates studying deindustrialization and extractive urbanism. Previously supervised MA theses span modernist poetry, ecocriticism, and creative writing.

Jonathan CannonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Timing and Rhythm Perception
• Neural Dynamics
• Dynamical Systems Theory
• +6 more

Jonathan Cannon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour at McMaster University's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on timing and rhythm in perception and action, with particular interest in timing-related neural dynamics in the basal ganglia, cerebellum, and supplementary motor area. His work combines mathematical modeling with experimental approaches to understand the neural basis of rhythm perception and production. Dr. Cannon's research interests span timing and rhythm perception , neural dynamics , dynamical systems theory , Bayesian cognition , neural oscillations , and autism research . His approach centers on formulating and simulating neurophysiological and cognitive models, drawing on dynamical systems theory and Bayesian cognitive frameworks. His work incorporates psychophysics, EEG experiments, and collaborations with experimentalists to investigate how the brain processes rhythmic information. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of rhythm perception, motor control, and autism spectrum disorder. His work demonstrates how beat perception co-opts motor neurophysiology, with particular attention to predictive processes in rhythmic cognition. His research shows reduced precision of motor and perceptual rhythmic timing in autistic adults, while also finding intact sequence learning abilities in certain contexts. Dr. Cannon teaches advanced courses including Machine Learning Methods for Brain Modelling and Neural Data Analysis (PSYCH 734), Computational Models in Neuroscience (NEUROSCI 3MN3), and Neuroscience Seminars. His teaching reflects his interdisciplinary approach that bridges mathematics, neuroscience, and cognitive science. Beyond his academic work, Dr. Cannon is an active musician who performs on violin and guitar, particularly in klezmer and folk music contexts. He has also demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit through founding Flying Leap Games and developing the storytelling game 'Wing It,' which successfully crowdfunded and reached numerous retailers.

Fredrik UllénView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Music Psychology
• Genetics of Expertise
• +3 more

Fredrik Ullén is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet. He leads the Neuropsychology of Music research group and serves as Director of the Department of Cognitive Neuropsychology at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics. His work focuses on the neural mechanisms of expertise, creativity, and the interplay between genes and environment in skill acquisition, particularly in music. Affiliations: Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet Neuropsychology of Music Group Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (Frankfurt) Research Interests: Neurobiology of musical skill and creativity Genetic and environmental influences on expertise Cognitive mechanisms of flow and intrinsic motivation Music as a tool for understanding brain plasticity Awards: 2022 KI Culture Prize for bridging science and culture 2021 Scientific Member of the Max Planck Society 2017 Fellow of Academia Europaea Key Contributions: Combines neuroimaging, behavioral genetics, and experimental psychology to explore how intensive training shapes the brain and how genetic factors interact with environmental influences in skill development. His group’s work has advanced understanding of music’s role in cognition and mental health.

Aleksandra KrstićView profile

Professor

• Political Communication
• Media Studies
• Digital Journalism
• +5 more

Aleksandra Krstić is a full professor at the Faculty of Political Science, University of Belgrade, where she teaches courses including Political Journalism , Visual Representation of Politics , and Media and Journalism in a Global Context . She serves as Vice-Dean for Research Activities and leads the Center for Media and Media Research. PhD in Culture and Media (2015) from University of Belgrade Master's and BA in Journalism from Faculty of Political Science Her research examines media representation of EU institutions , authoritarian communication , digital journalism ethics , and migrant portrayal in Serbian media . Recent work analyzes visual security narratives , presidential communication strategies , and opinion dynamics in social media . Scientific awards include the Đoko Vlajković Foundation Award (2018) and multiple European integration media awards. She leads international projects like DepolarisingEU (COST Action 22165) and Strengthening Local Media in Serbia (US Alumni Grant). Krstić collaborates with institutions including International Organization for Migration (IOM) and European Commission, and serves on editorial boards for Journal of Regional Security and Political Perspectives .

Aniruddh PatelView profile

Professor

• Music Cognition
• Music-Language Relations
• Rhythmic Processing
• +1 more

Dr. Aniruddh Patel is Professor of Psychology at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. His pioneering research program in music cognition examines the mental processes underlying music perception and production, with emphasis on music-language relationships, rhythmic processing, and cross-species studies. He employs diverse methodologies including brain imaging, behavioral experiments, and comparative research with nonhuman animals. Education includes a PhD in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology from Harvard University. Dr. Patel previously served as Senior Fellow at The Neurosciences Institute (2005-2012) and President of the Society for Music Perception and Cognition (2009-2011). He is currently Fellow in the Azrieli Brain, Mind, and Consciousness program at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. His research output focuses on evolutionary foundations of rhythm perception, cross-species comparisons of musicality, and neural mechanisms underlying auditory illusions and predictive processing, with recent expansion into clinical applications for neurodevelopmental disorders. Fellow, Azrieli Brain, Mind, and Consciousness Program (CIFAR)

• Digital Humanities
• Digital Musicology
• History of Technology
• +3 more

Eamonn Bell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Durham University, with affiliations to the Institute of Advanced Study. His research focuses on digital humanities, applying computational methods to musicology and examining the history of digital technology in music production. He leads projects like CCP-AHC and DISKAH to enhance digital infrastructure for arts researchers. Previously, he was a postdoctoral Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin, studying the cultural impact of the Compact Disc. He holds a PhD in Music Theory from Columbia University (2019) and a joint degree in Music and Mathematics from Trinity College Dublin (2013). His educational background includes advanced studies in music theory, digital humanities, and mathematics. He teaches courses on algorithms, software engineering, and music processing within Durham’s Computer Science curriculum. Supervision includes postgraduate students focusing on music technology and computational analysis. Research interests span digital musicology, the history of technology, and accessibility of computational tools for non-specialists. Awards include the Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019–2021). His work addresses ethical issues in genetic studies of musicality and explores emerging digital tools for music analysis, such as time-coded YouTube comments and CD data extraction techniques. Key initiatives include designing DRI projects for UK-based researchers and advancing digital skills through collaborative frameworks. He actively participates in academic conferences and has published widely on topics ranging from media archaeology to interdisciplinary computational research.

Anne DanielsenView profile

Professor

• Popular Music
• African-American Music
• Rhythm and Sound Analysis
• +5 more

Anne Danielsen is a Professor and Deputy Head at the RITMO Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Rhythm, Time, and Motion at the University of Oslo. Her research bridges musicology, cognitive science, and interdisciplinary studies, focusing on rhythm, music production, and the intersection of music, media, and technology. University: University of Oslo Role: Professor Projects: TIME (NFR TOP RESEARCH), RITMO (NFR Center of Excellence) Danielsen’s work explores microrhythm , groove , and temporal perception in music, with a particular emphasis on popular and African-American music . She investigates how music cognition interacts with sonic features and body posture in performance, integrating psychological and acoustic analysis . Her recent projects include MusicLab Copenhagen , a dataset for interdisciplinary concert research, and studies on beta oscillations and pupil responses in groove perception. Danielsen collaborates across disciplines, examining how personality traits and genetic factors influence musical sensibility through twin studies. In music production , she analyzes how digital audio workstations transform rhythmic structures and investigates acoustic chamber design for sound experiments. Her research also addresses gender patterns in music mediation and the cultural implications of rhythmic aesthetics.

Sheila MurnaghanView profile

Professor

• Greek Tragedy
• Homeric Poetry
• Gender Studies
• +7 more

Sheila Murnaghan is the Alfred Reginald Allen Memorial Professor of Greek at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the School of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Comparative Literature & Literary Theory. Her work bridges classical scholarship with modern cultural analysis, focusing on ancient Greek literature and its interdisciplinary implications. Ph.D. in Classics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A. in Classics from the University of Cambridge A.B. in Classics from Harvard University Research Interests: Sheila explores Greek tragedy, Homeric epic, and historiography, with a strong emphasis on gender studies, queer theory, and classical reception. She analyzes how ancient texts inform and are reinterpreted in modern contexts, particularly through themes like disguise and recognition in the Odyssey . Publication Trends: Her scholarship spans critical editions of Greek texts, analyses of choral roles in tragedy, and studies of classical reception in children’s literature and modern culture. Recent works focus on anachronism, identity, and the ethical dimensions of ancient narratives.

Ellen Beate Hansen SandseterView profile

Professor

• Risky play
• Children's well-being
• Physical environment in early childhood education
• +6 more

Ellen Beate Hansen Sandseter is a Professor at the Physical Activity and Health Research Group within the Department of Science, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences at Queen Maud University College. She holds a master’s in sports science from the Norwegian School of Sports Science and a doctorate in psychology from NTNU. Sandseter’s research focuses on risky play in early childhood education, emphasizing how physical environments shape children’s exploration of limits and developmental opportunities. Education: Major in sports (Norwegian School of Sports Science), PhD in psychology (NTNU) Her work challenges Western societies’ overemphasis on safety in childhood environments, advocating for free outdoor play to build resilience and self-efficacy. Current projects like ViRMa (Virtual Risk Management) use VR and motion capture to study how risky play fosters risk assessment skills. Previously, she led the EnCompetence project, linking physical environments to play behavior and activity levels. Her academic output spans behavioral studies, psychometric assessments, and policy advocacy, with keywords including child development , virtual reality , and play-based learning . She actively disseminates findings through international lectures and collaborations, particularly on ethical challenges in risky play. No scientific awards or student advisement details are listed in the provided text.

Paul Joseph GulinoView profile

Associate Professor

• Screenwriting
• Screenwriting Theory
• Neuroscience in Storytelling
• +3 more

Paul Joseph Gulino is an Associate Professor at the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University since 1998, after teaching at the University of Southern California. He holds a BA and MFA from Columbia University , where he studied under Frantisek Daniel and Milos Forman. Education: Columbia University (BA, MFA) Institution: Chapman University (since 1998), USC (5 years) His research interests span screenwriting theory, neuroscience in storytelling, character development, and narrative structure. He has authored influential books like Screenwriting: The Sequence Approach (2004, 2nd ed. 2024) and The Science of Screenwriting (2018, co-authored with Connie Shears), which explore storytelling mechanics through cognitive and structural lenses. Recent publications analyze films like Inside Out , McFarland, USA , and 10 Cloverfield Lane , focusing on exposition techniques, emotional engagement, and subversion of traditional narrative patterns. His work often blends screenwriting practice with academic theory, offering critical insights into cinematic storytelling. Scientific Awards: Exceptional Merit Award for The Curse of Hezekiah (2023) Notable Collaborations: Disney Animation guest lectures, Stageworks Theatre Group Teaching & Practice: Screenwriting pedagogy, playwriting, script consultation