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Monika S. SchmidView profile

Professor

University of YorkUnited Kingdom

Monika S. Schmid is a Professor and Head of Department in the Department of Language and Linguistic Science at the University of York. She has held previous academic positions at the University of Essex (2013–2021), University of Groningen (2007–2015), and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2000–2007), establishing her as a leading figure in linguistics and bilingualism research. She earned her PhD in English Linguistics from the University of Düsseldorf, Germany, in 2000, with a thesis on first language attrition among German-Jewish refugees. Her research centers on language attrition , particularly how migration, age, and cognitive factors affect the deterioration of native languages in bilingual individuals. She investigates the interplay between first and second language development, challenging the assumption that L1 is stable, and emphasizing bidirectional influence in bilingual cognition. Her recent work explores lexical access, grammatical processing, and psycholinguistic mechanisms in attrition, supported by advanced methods like ERP and eye-tracking. She leads two current ESRC-funded projects: Negotiating Multilingualism in Situations of Conflict and Modelling bottom-up and top-down linguistic knowledge (with international collaborators). Her publications span top journals and include influential volumes like The Oxford Handbook of Language Attrition (2019). Monika Schmid’s research has significant societal impact, particularly in asylum cases where language analysis is used for origin determination. She has advised the Nursing and Midwifery Council and British Council , and her work has been featured in the New York Times , Nature , BBC, and other media outlets. Fellow of the British Academy Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences Fellow of Academia Europaea She has secured grants from the German Science Foundation (DFG), Dutch NWO, and UK ESRC. Her public engagement includes media appearances, policy consultation, and maintaining the influential website languageattrition.org . She has supervised numerous students and contributed to shaping public understanding of language loss as a natural, not pathological, process.

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Amy FinnView profile

Associate Professor

University of TorontoCanada

Amy Finn is an Associate Professor and Director of the Finn Learning and Neural Development Lab (LAND Lab) at the University of Toronto. Her research investigates how brain and cognitive development shape learning outcomes in children, focusing on memory systems, neural plasticity, and environmental influences. The LAND Lab explores developmental cognitive neuroscience, emphasizing age-related learning patterns, critical periods, and brain-environment interactions. Current research areas include implicit memory development, attentional modulation of learning, socioeconomic impacts on neural systems, and computational models of cognition. Notable publications span topics like attention-memory dynamics, scene perception in children, and socioeconomic status effects on hippocampal development. Collaborations involve institutions such as MIT, Emory University, and international labs. Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Learning and Memory Systems Neural Plasticity Environmental Influences on Learning

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Deborah HannulaView profile

Associate Professor

University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeUnited States

Deborah Hannula is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM), where she also serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Chair. She is affiliated with the Neuroscience Faculty and actively recruits graduate students for the Neuroscience PhD program. Her research is centered on the cognitive and neural mechanisms of human memory, particularly focusing on the hippocampus and medial temporal lobe structures. Her research interests include: Relational and episodic memory Conscious and unconscious memory expression Eye-tracking as a tool for memory assessment fMRI and behavioral studies in healthy and clinical populations Memory impairments in conditions like autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease The trends in her recent publications show a strong focus on the role of the hippocampus in implicit and unconscious memory, using eye-tracking and neuroimaging to probe memory processes that occur without awareness. Her work bridges cognitive theory, neuroscience, and clinical applications, often challenging traditional views that limit hippocampal involvement to conscious memory. Scientific awards and recognitions include: Teaching Fellow, UWM Center for Student Experience and Talent She mentors several graduate and undergraduate students, including Dana Slabbekoorn, Greta Minor, and Mrinmayi Kulkarni. Her lab has received recognition for student research presentations at national conferences. She is developing a careers-focused course for psychology majors and has contributed chapters to major reference works such as the Encyclopedia of the Human Brain . She also co-chaired a symposium titled 'From Magic to Memory: Eye Movements, Cognition, and the Brain' and regularly presents at academic conferences. Her lab, the Hannula Lab, conducts interdisciplinary research combining cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and clinical applications, with a strong emphasis on methodological rigor and theoretical innovation.

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Dora Hermes MillerView profile

Associate Professor

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceUnited States

Dora Hermes Miller is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and holds Senior Associate Consultant II-Research roles in the Departments of Physiology & Biomedical Engineering, Radiology, and Neurology at Mayo Clinic. Her research focuses on human systems neuroscience, integrating multimodal imaging and computational modeling to understand neural signals in neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases. She collaborates with clinicians to develop therapeutic neuromodulation technologies and neuroprosthetics. Education includes a PhD from Utrecht University (Brain Center Rudolf Magnus) and postdoctoral fellowships at Stanford University, New York University, and UMC Utrecht. Her work emphasizes reproducible research practices, with contributions to neuroimaging standards like BIDS-iEEG and open source tools for electrode localization. Research interests span multimodal imaging integration, network dynamics via electrical stimulation, neural oscillations, and translational applications of brain-machine interfaces. Her lab explores how electrical stimulation modulates human connectomes, with implications for epilepsy treatment and psychiatric conditions. Collaborative efforts bridge clinical neurology, neurosurgery, and computational neuroscience. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed in the provided text. Her work has advanced understanding of somatotopic motor representations, limbic circuit modulation, and cortical stimulation effects, with over 70 peer-reviewed publications in journals like NeuroImage and Brain. Current projects include developing closed-loop neuromodulation systems, optimizing ECoG/MEG-fMRI integration, and advancing ethical brain-computer interface applications. She leads the Mayo Clinic NeuroEngineering Lab and participates in collaborative initiatives to standardize neuroelectrophysiological data sharing.

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Marcin WojtasińskiView profile

Assistant Professor

John Paul II Catholic University of LublinPoland

Marcin Wojtasiński is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Experimental Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His academic career at this institution spans multiple research domains. Assistant Professor (2025) Department of Experimental Psychology affiliation Faculty of Social Sciences membership John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin affiliation Dr. Wojtasiński's research interests intersect Cognitive Psychology , Religiosity Studies , and Art Appreciation . His work explores: Religious symbols' dual dimensions (opportunity vs. challenge) Canonical size phenomenon in memory drawing Flow states in board gaming Religious experience's protective role in migration Neural correlates of empathy and art perception Recent publications show increasing focus on network analysis and statistical modeling of complex psychological phenomena. His 2025 work includes vection research, skill-challenge dynamics, and sound predictability effects on attention. Collaboration patterns reveal frequent work with Małgorzata Tatala , Magdalena Szubielska , and other Polish psychologists. While no specific awards are mentioned, his publication record in Scientific Reports , Religions , and PLoS One demonstrates active scientific contribution.

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Aaron S. BakerView profile

Associate Professor

University of La VerneUnited States

Aaron S. Baker is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of La Verne, affiliated with the Cástulo de la Rocha College of Health and Community Well-Being. He earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from UCLA in 2012. His research focuses on anxiety and trauma-related disorders, emphasizing exposure-based treatments and public health approaches to enhance treatment efficiency. As director of the Anxiety & Trauma Lab, he investigates cognitive and behavioral mechanisms in exposure therapy, integrating animal models of fear learning and psychophysiological measures. Recent work includes developing functional impairment assessments and advancing questionnaire design for clinical outcomes. He teaches courses in behavioral treatments, research methods, and cognitive-affective bases of behavior. Dr. Baker’s scholarship spans mechanisms of exposure therapy, PTSD treatment dropout, and trauma-related stress responses. His articles address clinical applications, including written exposure therapy for PTSD and comparative efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions. He has no explicitly mentioned awards but maintains an active research profile via Google Scholar and ResearchGate. Lab activities emphasize translational research between animal and human models, with a focus on fear inhibition and memory consolidation. Grants and collaborations are implied through his lab leadership, though specific funding details are not provided. No student advisees are listed in the provided texts.

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Tony Q. FanView profile

Assistant Professor

Stanford UniversityUnited States

Tony Q. Fan is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Alabama's Department of Economics. He completed his PhD in Economics at Stanford University (expected June 2023), advised by B. Douglas Bernheim, Muriel Niederle, and Matthew Gentzkow. His research focuses on behavioral and experimental economics, with secondary expertise in household finance and applied microeconomics. His work explores belief updating mechanisms, motivated reasoning in decision-making, and the political economy of paternalistic welfare policies. Key contributions include identifying the 'inference-forecast gap' in belief updating and demonstrating how motivated reasoning affects correlation neglect. He has presented research at leading conferences like SITE, NBER, and the American Economic Association. His recent work examines interventionist preferences in in-kind aid distribution, revealing non-welfarist motives among policymakers. Publications include a forthcoming article in the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization and a revise-and-resubmit at Econometrica . His research employs experimental methods, often pre-registered with the AEA, ensuring methodological rigor.

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Mike NichollsView profile

Professor

Flinders UniversityAustralia

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.

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Thomas EggertView profile

Associate Professor

Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichGermany

Thomas Eggert is an Associate Professor at the Department of Neurology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. His research focuses on sensorimotor control, particularly the stochastic nature of motor variability and adaptation. Primary research area: Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience Secondary focus: Theoretical Neuroscience & Technical Applications Key topics: Motor control, eye/hand movements, sensorimotor feedback loops, efference copies, trial-to-trial variability His publications analyze motor control strategies in response to random/systematic errors, emphasizing the role of internal memory states and active variability control. Articles include computational models of saccade variability and studies on joint angle dynamics.

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Daniela VallentinView profile

Researcher

Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichGermany

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.

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Majid HannoumView profile

Professor

University of KansasUnited States

Majid Hannoum is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Kansas within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. He earned a Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1996 and another from the Sorbonne, France. His research focuses on Middle East, North Africa, and France , with specific interests in migration, colonial historiography, secularism, and postcolonial theory. Research Trends: His work bridges anthropology and history , analyzing transnational migration (e.g., African and European movements ), secular narratives , and colonial power structures . Publications like The Invention of the Maghreb and Living Tangier critically examine how colonial knowledge shapes modern regional identities and migration politics . Key Themes: Violence and the state Sufism in Africa Discursive power in postcolonial France Ethnographic theory and nativism

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Kate ArringtonView profile

Professor

Lehigh UniversityUnited States

Kate Arrington is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Lehigh University, internationally recognized for her research on cognitive control and multitasking. She earned her Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Michigan State University in 2002 and completed an NRSA-funded postdoctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University before joining Lehigh in 2005. Role: Chair of the Department of Psychology Contact: 610.758.4230 | cma205@lehigh.edu | Chandler-Ullmann room 130 Research Interests: Cognitive psychology, cognitive control mechanisms, human multitasking, and applied cognition. She investigates interactions between stimulus-driven and goal-directed processes in task selection and performance, exploring individual and situational variability in cognitive control. Developed the voluntary task switching paradigm for lab-based studies Applied research in intelligent tutoring systems and multimodal learning interfaces Scientific Awards & Leadership: NIH and NSF grant funding for multitasking and cognitive control research Rotating Program Officer, NSF Perception, Action, and Cognition program (2015-17) Chair, Women in Cognitive Science (from 2021) Director, Lehigh’s Institute for Data, Intelligent Systems, and Computation Teaching: Cognitive Psychology, Cognition in Practice and Policy, Research Methods and Statistics.

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Jubin AboutalebiView profile

Adjunct Professor

UiT The Arctic University of NorwayNorway

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.

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Susana Cid FernandezView profile

Professor

University of Santiago de CompostelaSpain

Susana Cid Fernández is a Permanent Labor Teacher at the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology within the Faculty of Education Sciences at the University of Santiago de Compostela. She is affiliated with the Institute of Psychology (IPsiUS) and actively contributes to the NeuCogA - Aging, Applied Cognitive Neuroscience, and Psychogerontology research group. Research Interests : Her work focuses on neurocognitive aging, event-related potentials (ERPs), and brain stimulation techniques like tDCS/tACS for cognitive enhancement. She investigates attentional control, memory processing, and neurophysiological markers in healthy aging and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), with applications in aphasia rehabilitation and cognitive training interventions. Publications : Recent studies highlight her contributions to understanding age-related ERP changes, brain stimulation efficacy for memory improvement, and cross-modal information processing in aging. Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience with clinical applications in psychogerontology. Labs & Teams : Collaborates with the NeuCogA group on interdisciplinary projects integrating cognitive psychology, neurophysiology, and rehabilitation technologies.

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Grant ShieldsView profile

Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas FayettevilleUnited States

Grant Shields is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Arkansas, within the College of Arts and Sciences. He leads the A SCAN Lab, where his research explores how stress, affect, and neurobiological factors influence cognitive processes such as executive control and episodic memory. Dr. Shields' research lies at the intersection of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychoneuroendocrinology. He investigates how both internal states (like cortisol levels and anxiety) and external stressors modulate cognition. His interdisciplinary approach combines fMRI , computational cognitive modeling , hormone assays , and immune system measurements to uncover the mechanisms underlying cognitive variability across days. He is particularly known for his work on acute stress effects on memory and executive function. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on stress modulation of memory, the role of inflammation in cognitive control, and hormonal influences on adolescent decision-making. These works span top journals in psychology and neuroscience, indicating a robust and impactful research trajectory. Honors and Awards: Rising Star, Association for Psychological Science (2023) Dirk Hellhammer Distinguished Young Investigator Award, International Society for Psychoneuroendocrinology (2024) Fellow, Psychonomic Society (2024) Top 2% Scientist, Stanford/Elsevier (2024) NSF CAREER Award (2024–2029) Dr. Shields advises research through the A SCAN Lab and mentors undergraduate and graduate students in cognitive neuroscience. His research is funded by the National Science Foundation CAREER award. He also contributes to the scientific community as an Editorial Board Member for Psychoneuroendocrinology and Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology . He teaches courses in Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Computational Cognitive Modeling at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His lab, A SCAN Lab, actively recruits research assistants and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration in cognitive and affective neuroscience.

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