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Martin AntonyView profile

Professor

• anxiety and related disorders
• perfectionism
• cognitive-behavioural therapy
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Dr. Martin Antony is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds additional faculty appointments at McMaster University and the University of Toronto, and served as the founding director of the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton. Dr. Antony was previously Graduate Program Director and Director of Clinical Training at Toronto Metropolitan University, and held leadership roles in professional organizations including the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Canadian Psychological Association. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University at Albany, State University of New York (1994) Leadership: Director of the Anxiety Research and Treatment Lab and former provincial clinical lead of the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program Dr. Antony is an internationally recognized expert in anxiety disorders, perfectionism, and cognitive-behavioural therapy. His research focuses on understanding and treating these conditions, with over $6 million in grants from CIHR, SSHRC, and other agencies. He has published 34 books and more than 300 peer-reviewed articles, establishing himself as a leading authority in evidence-based psychological treatments. His recent work explores anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, fear of positive evaluation, and the intersection of technology use and mental health. Dr. Antony has received prestigious fellowships from the Royal Society of Canada, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and multiple psychological associations. Fellowships: Royal Society of Canada, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, American Psychological Association Grants: CIHR, SSHRC Leadership: Past president of ABCT and CPA Dr. Antony trains students and professionals globally, having delivered over 500 workshops and been featured in 450+ media outlets. His Anxiety Research and Treatment Lab continues to advance clinical research despite no current openings for research assistants.

Michaéla SchippersView profile

Professor

• Goal Setting
• Team Reflexivity
• Team Performance
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Michaéla Schippers is Professor of Behaviour and Performance Management at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam. She is affiliated with the Department of Organisation and Personnel Management and serves as a Fellow at the Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM) since 2003. Dr. Schippers also directs the Erasmus Center of Study and Career Success (E=CS2) and holds the distinction of Comenius Senior Fellow. Previously, she was a visiting scholar at Harvard Business School. Her research spans multiple interconnected domains in organizational behavior. She has developed significant expertise in goal-setting processes , team reflexivity , and performance optimization . Professor Schippers coined the term " life crafting " as a methodology to enhance both professional performance and personal happiness through purposeful reflection on life goals. Her work also explores diversity in organizations, new ways of working , and dynamics of social inclusion and exclusion . She has published extensively in top-tier journals including Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of Management, and Annual Review of Psychology. Her research publications reveal a strong emphasis on practical applications of psychological principles in organizational settings. Recent work focuses on leveraging goal-setting for sustainable development education, understanding motivational mindsets in academic contexts, and examining team dynamics during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Her scholarship demonstrates remarkable consistency in connecting theoretical frameworks with real-world organizational challenges. ERIM Award for Impact on Management Practice (2017) ERIM Impact Award (2010) Professor Schippers has successfully supervised numerous PhD candidates across diverse topics related to her research interests, including technology management, flexible working practices, and team dynamics. Her Erasmus Center of Study and Career Success (E=CS2) serves as a hub for research on optimizing student performance through evidence-based interventions. Media outlets including CNN, New York Magazine, and Oprah Magazine have featured her work, demonstrating its relevance beyond academic circles to broader societal conversations about purpose, performance, and wellbeing.

Douglas P. MunozView profile

Professor

• Neural control of eye movements
• Saccadic eye movements
• Neurological disorders
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Douglas P. Munoz is a Professor at Queen's University , affiliated with the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences under the School of Medicine . He is also a member of the Centre for Neuroscience Studies and contributes to the Ontario Neurodegenerative Disease Research Initiative (ONDRI). Educational Background: PhD in Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University Postdoctoral Fellowship, McGill University and National Institutes of Health Research Interests Dr. Munoz investigates the neural circuitry controlling saccadic eye movements to understand brain function and dysfunction. His work spans behavioural neurophysiology , brain imaging , and neurological patient assessment , with a focus on disorders like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Article Trends His recent publications emphasize eye-tracking as a diagnostic tool for neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, including plasma biomarker correlations , machine learning classification , and cross-disease comparisons . Key areas include saccade dynamics , pupil-linked arousal , and neural correlates of social cognition . Scientific Awards Tier 1 Canada Research Chair Grants & Collaborations As Principal Investigator of the Queen's Eye Movement Laboratory , he leads large-scale initiatives like the ONDRI and CAMERA Study , integrating multimodal neuroimaging and behavioural analysis to advance clinical neuroscience.

Fran BonierView profile

Associate Professor

• Animal Behaviour
• Evolutionary Medicine
• Urban Ecology
• +3 more

Fran Bonier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Queen's University, specializing in Behavioural Endocrinology and Environmental Physiology. Their research focuses on how animals respond to environmental challenges such as predators, parasites, food shortages, and climate change, examining behavioral, physiological, and evolutionary adaptations. They emphasize student-centered teaching methods in large classes, prioritizing critical thinking and communication skills. Bonier's work integrates concepts from ecology, endocrinology, and evolutionary biology, with a particular focus on avian species and urban adaptation. Research Interests: Bonier's research spans multiple areas including animal behavior, urban ecology, endocrinology, and conservation biology. They investigate how physiological responses (e.g., stress hormones) mediate survival and reproduction in challenging environments. Key themes include the effects of urbanization on bird populations, hormonal plasticity in stress responses, and the evolutionary consequences of environmental pressures. Teaching Philosophy: Bonier advocates for discussion-based, student-centered pedagogy, aiming to foster conceptual understanding and analytical skills in students. Their courses often address topics in animal behavior and evolutionary medicine. Labs/Teams: Bonier leads a research group based in Queen's University's Department of Biology, with a dedicated lab focusing on field and experimental studies of avian ecology and physiology. Their lab website provides further details about ongoing projects and collaborations.

Hugo HesserView profile

Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Hugo Hesser is a Professor of Psychology at Örebro University and directs the Center for Health and Medical Psychology (CHAMP). His research bridges health and clinical psychology, focusing on psychological mechanisms underlying mental and physical illnesses to improve treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and internet-based interventions. He has developed therapies for conditions such as tinnitus, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic pain, depression, and anger-related disorders. His work emphasizes emotion regulation, cross-cutting mechanisms, and accessibility of evidence-based treatments. Education and Career: Born in 1982, Hesser earned a PhD in Disability Science (2013) and a Docent in Psychology (2014) from Linköping University. He held an Associate Professorship in Clinical Psychology (2017) before becoming a Professor at Örebro University in 2019. Research Interests: Core areas include CBT adaptation, internet-delivered therapies, and emotion regulation. He explores how psychological processes like anger and avoidance contribute to health issues. Current projects address obesity, diabetes, and interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation. Teaching and Mentorship: Teaches in Örebro's psychology program, supervising four doctoral students. Extensive experience in quantitative methods, including postgraduate education. Collaborations: National and international collaborations, including roles as statistical advisor for Internet Interventions and editorial board member of Behaviour Research and Therapy . Focuses on advancing statistical methods in clinical psychology. Labs/Teams: Leads CHAMP, fostering interdisciplinary research in health and medical psychology. Active in multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation and digital therapy development.

• Pain Management
• Pharmacology
• Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Dr. Caitlin Jones is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Sydney School of Public Health , part of the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health . Her research focuses on evaluating the benefits and harms of treatments for musculoskeletal conditions, particularly high-risk interventions like opioid medicines and spinal cord stimulators. Her work aims to guide clinical practice, improve patient outcomes, and reduce harm from inappropriate treatments. Keywords: Pain Management, Pharmacology, Musculoskeletal Disorders Approaches: Clinical Trials, Systematic Reviews Scientific Awards : University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health’s ‘Makers and Shapers’ award for Outstanding Research Support Team – May 2021 Covidence Scholarship for a systematic review proposal – May 2022 Wiser Healthcare ‘Best Quantitative Paper by an ECR’ (judged by patient research partners) – September 2022 University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health’s ‘Makers and Shapers’ award for Outstanding Research Team – May 2023 Third place winner for best poster at OMERACT Colorado Springs (judged by patient research partners) – May 2023 Selected Grants : REduced oPioids After joint Replacement Surgery (REPAIRS) – 2024, Arthritis Foundation of Australia Opioids After Total joint replacement Surgery (OATS) pilot trial – 2023, ANZMUSC CRE Seed Grant FMH Showcase Travel Award – 2023 Current Research Students : Gemma Altinger: Applying behavioural economics to reduce low-value healthcare Zhiwei Yang: Opioids use after orthopaedic surgery

Greg WeppnerView profile

Associate Professor

• Customs Law
• International Trade Compliance
• WTO/GATT Law
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Greg Weppner is an Associate Professor and course coordinator for the Bachelor of Border Management and Master of Customs Administration programs at Charles Sturt University. He served 37 years with the Australian Customs Service, holding roles such as Director Dumping Operations and representing Australia at WTO negotiations. Currently, he serves as a WTO panellist adjudicating disputes between Canada and China. Education: Bachelor of Commerce Master of International Customs Law and Administration (MICLA) Cert IV in Training and Assessment Research & Expertise: Specializes in international trade regulations, anti-dumping policies, WTO/GATT compliance, and customs procedures. Contributed to revising the WCO Revised Kyoto Convention and has extensive experience in tariff classification, valuation, and origin determinations. Awards: Charles Sturt University Individual Performance Excellence Award (2015) Professional Contributions: Served as Customs Attaché in the USA, chaired Customs Broker licensing committees, and advised on trade facilitation policies including goods declarations and temporary imports. Active in global forums like the World Customs Organization (WCO).

• Personality Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Eating Disorders
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Liis Soodla is a Junior Research Fellow in Personality and Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychology, University of Tartu. She holds a part-time role (0.5 FTE) and is concurrently pursuing a PhD focused on dimensional profiling of psychopathology. Her affiliations include the Faculty of Social Sciences, with additional clinical work at the Centre for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy. Education: PhD in Psychology, University of Tartu (2021–present) MA in Psychology (cum laude), University of Tartu (2019–2021) BA in Psychology (cum laude), University of Tartu (2017–2020) BA in Philosophy (cum laude), University of Tartu (2016–2019) Research: Her work bridges personality traits and psychopathology, emphasizing transdiagnostic frameworks and latent profile analysis. Key interests include eating disorders, personality subtypes, and the ontological foundations of psychiatric classification. Publications: Recent articles explore statistical methodologies for psychopathology profiling, with trends showing strong emphasis on dimensional modeling, multi-informant data validation, and clinical applications in eating disorders. Awards: National Research Contest II Prize for Master's Thesis (2021) University of Tartu Medal (2021) Professional Engagement: Member of Estonian clinical psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy associations. Contributes to the project Predicting, Understanding and Promoting Well-Being (PRG2190), leveraging biobank data for mental health research.

Denise van der MeeView profile

Academic

• Psychophysiology
• Autonomic Nervous System
• Stress
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Denise van der Mee is a Research Associate at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, APH - Mental Health, and APH - Personalized Medicine. Her research focuses on psychophysiology, particularly the relationship between autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity and affect in daily life. She holds a Ph.D. and a research master’s in Neuroscience from VU Amsterdam. Her work combines wearable technology validation (e.g., Philips’ EDA wristwatch) with ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to study stress and effort dynamics. She explores how mindset (e.g., growth mindset) influences physiological and emotional responses to stressors like exams. She also investigates exercise behavior classification (internally/externally paced) and its links to genetics and fitness. Key projects include examining ANS reactivity to stress in laboratory vs. real-world settings and the role of cardiorespiratory fitness in stress resilience. She has co-led research on the role of vagal activity in school burnout among adolescents and developed novel methods to assess mindset-physiology interactions. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2023) Research Master’s in Neuroscience, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam BS/MSc in Psychology Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being (SDG 3) through insights into stress management, mental health, and exercise behavior. Grants & Collaborations: Collaborated with Philips on wearable tech validation, co-investigator in projects funded by the Netherlands Twin Registry and institutional grants.

David BignellView profile

Professor

• Termite Ecology
• Soil Biodiversity
• Tropical Forest Ecology
• +4 more

David Bignell is a Professor of Zoology at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences. His academic career spans decades of research on insect ecology with a primary focus on termites in tropical ecosystems worldwide. Professor Bignell's research expertise centers on termite ecology and microbiology , specifically examining gut structure, digestive physiology, intestinal microbiology, nutritional ecology, and field ecology across diverse species including locusts, cockroaches, and millipedes. With over 100 publications including seminal books like Biology of Termites: A Modern Synthesis , his work bridges fundamental biological mechanisms with large-scale ecosystem processes. His current research program emphasizes soil biodiversity measurement and the functional role of soil organisms in vital ecological cycles, directly linked to international development projects targeting subsistence agriculture improvement and poverty alleviation at tropical forest margins. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2012) reveals consistent thematic focus on termite ecological dominance in tropical regions, symbiotic relationships driving evolutionary success, and anthropogenic impacts on termite communities. His work increasingly integrates soil biodiversity assessment with practical applications in sustainable land management, particularly through initiatives like the Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative, demonstrating how ecological research directly informs poverty reduction strategies in developing regions.

Jayne DennisView profile

Teaching Professor

• Metacognition
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Biomedical Education
• +3 more

Dr. Jayne Dennis is a Reader in Biomedical Education and Director of Scholarship at Queen Mary University of London's School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences. She holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow and an MA in the psychology of education from University College London. Her roles include Director of Teaching and Learning for Biomedical Sciences, overseeing the transition to online learning during the pandemic, and Programme Director for Biomedical Sciences. She teaches modules like Human Genetic Disorders and Advanced Human Genetic Disorders, and mentors students in genetics, cancer, and personalized medicine. Her research focuses on metacognition in higher education and molecular genetics in cancer management. She has presented at conferences such as the Society for Research in Higher Education and Advance HE STEM. Awards include Advance HE Senior Fellow (2017) and Queen Mary Academy Fellow. She also contributes to editorial reviews for journals like Medical Teacher. Education: PhD: University of Glasgow (gene expression in primary cancers) MA: Institute of Education, UCL (psychology of education) Postgraduate Certificate in Biomedical & Healthcare Education Her initiatives improved National Student Survey results through program consolidation and reduced assessment load. She chairs the Student-Staff Liaison Committee and oversees the Ciência sem Fronteiras scholarship. Research interests bridge educational scholarship and molecular oncology, with a focus on metacognitive teaching strategies and cancer biomarkers. She collaborates with City St George’s as a visiting lecturer in cancer biology.

Anne RopiquetView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Evolutionary Biology
• Conservation Biology
• Biodiversity
• +3 more

Dr. Anne Ropiquet serves as Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes and Deputy Director of Education for Postgraduate Studies at Queen Mary University of London's School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences. As a Senior Lecturer in Biosciences, her research focuses on evolutionary biology, conservation biology, and biodiversity, with particular emphasis on mammalian genetics, introgression, hybridization, and molecular evolution. Her work spans diverse taxa including bovidae, giraffes, ticks, and rodents, employing genomic, phylogenetic, and conservation genetic methodologies. Notable contributions include clarifying the taxonomic status of species like the kouprey and Cambodian banteng, and elucidating evolutionary mechanisms driving speciation and adaptive radiation. Dr. Ropiquet supervises PhD students James McDonald (biodiversity of umbrisols) and Stefano Porrelli (adaptive radiation in Tragelaphini). Her recent research highlights genomic studies of endangered species like the lowland anoa and pangolins, alongside investigations into tick-host coevolution and leopard population genetics. Publications emphasize mitochondrial genome analysis, chromosomal speciation, and phylogenetic inference across mammals. Her work bridges evolutionary biology with applied conservation strategies, addressing critical biodiversity challenges through molecular approaches.

• Medical Ethics
• Medical Sociology
• Sociology of Health and Wellbeing
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Dr. Donald van Tol is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Department of Sociology within the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Medical Sciences. His expertise spans Medical Ethics, Medical Sociology, and the sociology of healthcare, with a focus on end-of-life care, medical professional identity, and healthcare decision-making. He holds a dual appointment as a lecturer in the Department of Sociology and the Department of General Practice at the UMCG, while also serving as an ethicist on the Regional Assessment Committee for Euthanasia. Education: PhD in Sociology (cum laude) from the University of Groningen (2003), specializing in legal sociology and euthanasia classification. Master's in Psychology (Theory and History of Psychology). Research interests include medical ethics frameworks, sociological dimensions of healthcare practices, and the medicalization of social issues. He co-authored Handboek Medische Professionaliteit , a foundational text used in medical education. His work bridges sociological theory with clinical practice, addressing normative societal questions in healthcare. Recent publications explore general practitioners' approaches to chronic symptoms, euthanasia practices, and interdisciplinary healthcare dilemmas. His qualitative studies highlight patient-provider communication challenges and ethical complexities in end-of-life care.

Anja ErnstView profile

Assistant Professor

• Statistics & Probability
• Intensive Longitudinal Data Analysis
• Statistical Modeling
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Dr. Anja Ernst is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, affiliated with the Psychometrics & Statistics Department. She holds a PhD in Dynamic Clustering (2022) and focuses on statistical modeling for intensive longitudinal data, clustering methods, and software implementation. Her research includes developing latent class vector-autoregressive models and promoting open-source tools via GitHub and the Open Science Framework. Education: BSc Psychology (cum laude), Honours College Research Master in Psychometrics & Statistics (cum laude) PhD on Dynamic Clustering (supervised by Albers & Timmerman) Research Interests: Ernst's work centers on between-individual differences in longitudinal data, statistical software development, and improving statistical methodology adoption in empirical research. She emphasizes practical applications through freely available code and collaboration with researchers globally. Grants & Awards: Recipient of the NWO Research Talent grant supporting her PhD research. Active in promoting research transparency and open science practices. Teaching & Mentorship: Teaches Advanced Statistics and supervises multiple PhD students focusing on psychometrics and statistical techniques. Leads the Methodology shop supporting students and researchers in methodology design.

LenferinkView profile

Assistant Professor

• Traumatic Grief
• Psychotrauma
• Bereavement Care
• +4 more

Lenferink is an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente's Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS), within the Psychology, Health & Technology department. They also hold senior researcher roles at Fund Victim Support and guest researcher positions at multiple institutions including University of Groningen and Aarhus University. Their research focuses on disturbed grief assessment, prediction, and treatment in adults and children following traumatic losses like homicide, MH17 disaster, and pandemic-related deaths. Key projects include developing the rouwbehandeling.nl platform and advancing ecological momentary assessment methods for grief intervention. With over 100 peer-reviewed articles, they rank third globally in prolonged grief disorder productivity per a 2023 bibliometric study. Education and academic roles include co-promoting 6 PhD candidates and supervising postdoctoral researchers. Awards include the KNAW Early Career Award (2024) and significant research grants (e.g., NWO Veni and XS grants). They contribute to editorial boards of journals like European Journal of Psychotraumatology , lead the Dutch Society for Psychotrauma's Traumatic Grief Special Interest Group, and teach research practices in clinical psychology programs. Research interests span grief classification, trauma recovery, and FAIR data practices. Notable studies examine grief trajectories post-MH17, pandemic bereavement impacts, and reciprocal grief-anger dynamics in legal contexts. Their work emphasizes culturally adapted interventions and improving mental health care access for bereaved populations.