Find Academic Supervisors

• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• +3 more

Paola Venuti is a Full Professor at the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Sciences, University of Trento, and currently serves as Vice-Rector for Teaching. She holds academic roles in the Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and oversees the Interdepartmental Center for Medical Sciences (CISMED). Her research focuses on child development, autism spectrum disorders, and clinical psychology, with a particular emphasis on early diagnosis and intervention. She has led international projects, including the NIH-NICHD study on mother-infant relationships, and pioneered observational methods for assessing developmental disorders. Education: Laurea in Psychology (1980, University of Padua), PhD in Social and Developmental Psychology (1987), and postdoctoral research (1992–1994). She has held academic positions at the University of Padua and the Second University of Naples before joining the University of Trento in 2002. Research interests span developmental psychology, clinical interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders, and cross-cultural studies on parenting. She coordinates the Observation and Functional Diagnosis Laboratory and supervises clinical teams in rehabilitation and educational settings. Grants and Projects: Coordinated national and international projects, including the PRIN-funded study on early autism indicators and NIH-NICHD collaborations. She has authored numerous articles in journals like Developmental Psychology and Child Development , focusing on parent-child interaction, autism screening, and cognitive development. Labs/Teams: Leads the Observation and Functional Diagnosis Lab, collaborating with institutions like the Stella Maris Research Institute (Pisa) and rehabilitation centers in Trentino. Supervises postdocs, doctoral students, and researchers in cognitive and developmental studies.

• Behavioral Economics
• Decision Making
• Self-Control
• +3 more

Leonard Green is a Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences and Economics at Washington University in St. Louis, serving as Director of Undergraduate Studies in Psychological & Brain Sciences. He holds a PhD from the State University of New York and a BA from City College. His research focuses on decision-making processes in humans and animals, particularly self-control, behavioral economics, and the mathematical modeling of delayed/probabilistic outcomes. His work bridges experimental psychology and economic theory. Green’s research emphasizes how individuals evaluate rewards over time and uncertainty, including studies on delay discounting and impulsivity. He co-authored Economic Choice Theory: An Experimental Analysis of Animal Behavior and has contributed to volumes like The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Operant and Classical Conditioning . His findings have been featured in media outlets such as ABC and USA Today. In 2022, he received the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award for innovative pedagogy, recognized for courses like the Psychology of Learning and practicums in applied behavior analysis. His teaching emphasizes student engagement and interdisciplinary approaches. Green’s grants include funding from the NIH, NIA, and the McDonnell Center for Higher Brain Function. He has served leadership roles in professional societies, including the Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior and Division 25 of the APA. He is a Fellow of the Association for Behavior Analysis International and the Association for Psychological Science.

• Psychiatric Genetics
• Substance Use Disorders
• Gene-Environment Interaction
• +5 more

Bao-Zhu Yang is a Researcher at Yale School of Medicine , specializing in the Department of Psychiatry . With a PhD from University at Albany (2001), his work focuses on genetic mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders. Positions: Research Scientist in Psychiatry Labs: Gelernter Lab, Division of Human Genetics His research explores gene-environment interactions , admixture mapping , and comorbid substance use-depression using linkage/association methods. Supported by NIH K01 funding, he investigates genetic bases for conditions including childhood depression , alcoholism , and PTSD . Recent publications highlight: Microbiome studies in methamphetamine use disorder (2023-2025) Genetic polymorphism analyses in NGF and GABAergic pathways (2020-2024) Network approaches to nicotine-alcohol comorbidity (2019) Epigenetic research on child maltreatment effects (2020) Scientific Recognition: Young Investigator Award (2011) from NARSAD Brain and Behavior Research Foundation Active grant support includes NIH K01 career development award for gene-mapping in comorbid disorders. Collaborates with leading researchers including Joel Gelernter and Hongyu Zhao across 30+ joint publications. His work spans 15+ years with recent focus on integrative -omics approaches to addiction psychiatry. Based at 300 George St, New Haven, CT , Yang's laboratory work involves genetic epidemiology , transcriptomic integration , and neurogenetic mapping of substance use disorders.

Dorret I. BoomsmaView profile

Professor

• Behavioral Genetics
• Twin Studies
• Quantitative Genetics
• +7 more

Dorret I. Boomsma is a Full Professor of Biological Psychology at the Free University of Amsterdam and the Free University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, where she has served as Head of Department since 1998. She has built a substantial research group of over 40 people, largely funded through competitive grants and awards received over the past two decades. Her educational background includes a BA in Psychology (cum laude, 1979), MA in Psychophysiology (cum laude, 1983), and a PhD in Quantitative Genetics (cum laude, 1992), all from the Free University of Amsterdam. She also earned an MA in Biological Psychology and Behavior Genetics from the University of Colorado. Professor Boomsma's research focuses on the genetic and biological basis of individual differences in normal and abnormal behavior, health, and cognition. Her work explores etiological pathways to complex behavioral and neuropsychiatric traits and common diseases, with particular emphasis on twin studies and large-scale longitudinal genetic-epidemiological research through the Netherlands Twin Register (NTR). She has made significant contributions to understanding the genetics of twinning and has conducted extensive genetic linkage, association, and expression studies through the NTR Biobank project. Her publication record reflects a strong focus on genetic epidemiology, with numerous high-impact papers in prestigious journals. Her work spans diverse areas including ADHD, migraine genetics, brain development, smoking behavior, and the genetic architecture of complex traits. She has published over 730 papers with more than 19,000 citations, demonstrating the significant impact of her research in the field of behavioral genetics. Her scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: Spinoza Premium (2002) - the highest scientific award in the Netherlands ERC Advanced Grant (2008) Hendrik Muller Award (2009) from the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences KNAW Merian Prize (2011) NARSAD established investigator award (2011) James Shield Award (2002) from the International Society for the Study of Twins Membership in the Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences (KNAW) (2001) Professor Boomsma has demonstrated exceptional ability in securing research funding, which has allowed her to grow her research team from 12 members in 1998 to over 40 members by 2009. Her group attracts outstanding PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and professional colleagues. She is also committed to public outreach, ensuring that the results of her scientific work reach beyond academic circles. She directs the Netherlands Twin Register Biobank, a significant resource for genetic epidemiological studies that has enabled numerous genome-wide association studies and other genetic research. Her work with the NTR has established it as one of the world's leading twin registries.

Paul L. HarrisView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Development
• Human Development
• Social Emotional Learning
• +3 more

Paul L. Harris is the Victor S. Thomas Professor of Education at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. He holds a D.Phil. from Oxford University (1971) and specializes in cognitive, emotional, and imaginative development in children. His research examines how children evaluate testimony about domains like history, science, and religion, focusing on their trust in others' claims versus firsthand observation. Key publications include *Trusting What You're Told: How Children Learn from Others* (2012, Harvard UP), exploring children's reliance on testimony. His work spans developmental psychology, epistemology, and cultural learning. He has served on editorial boards for journals like *Child Development* and is a Fellow of the British Academy. Notable awards include the 2017 APS Mentor Award and the 2009 William Thierry Preyer Award. He is affiliated with the British Academy, the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, and the Max-Planck-Institut für Evolutionäre Anthropologie. Currently retired from advising doctoral students, he remains active in research and publishing. Education: D.Phil. in Psychology, Oxford University (1971) Research Themes: Testimonial learning, imagination's role in cognition, moral development, cross-cultural emotional understanding Recent Work: Investigating children's skepticism of adult claims, the impact of religion on belief systems, and the development of empirical reasoning Grants & Fellowships: Recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship (2005) and Fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (1992). Collaborates with institutions like the Living Laboratory® for museum-based research.

• Biomechanics
• Gerontology
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• +5 more

Dr. Jenna Yentes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Education and Human Development. Her research focuses on functional resiliency in aging populations, biomechanics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and nonlinear analysis of human movement. She leads studies on gait stability, respiratory-gait coupling, and exoskeleton-assisted walking. Notable contributions include quantifying locomotor reserve and exploring firefighter performance in protective gear. Education: Ph.D. in Biomechanics (University of Nebraska, 2013), M.S. in Kinesiology (California State University Fullerton, 2006), B.A. in Kinesiology (University of Northern Colorado, 2000). Research Interests: Reserve capacity in older adults' mobility and cognition Biomechanical adaptations in COPD patients Methodological rigor in nonlinear data analysis (e.g., entropy metrics) Firefighter physical performance under protective gear Recent Articles Trends: Focus on entropy-based gait analysis, COPD biomechanics, dual-task interference in aging, and exoskeleton effects on interlimb coordination. Methodological rigor in parameter selection for nonlinear algorithms is a recurring theme. Awards: 2023 Faculty Climate Award (Texas A&M), 2019 Promising Scientist Award (International Society of Posture and Gait Research), and 2019 Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women Award (University of Nebraska). Advising & Grants: Mentors graduate students (noted in publications) and collaborates with TEEX Fire Academy and multiple Texas A&M research centers including the Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and the Center for Population Health and Aging. Research supported by institutional and federal grants. Labs/Teams: Active in Texas A&M's Human Movement and Aging Lab, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in sports medicine, rehabilitation engineering, and pulmonary research.

Ida Asadi SomehView profile

Associate Professor

• Business Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Big Data
• +7 more

Associate Professor Ida Asadi Someh is affiliated with the UQ Business School at The University of Queensland and serves as a research affiliate at the Centre for Information Systems Research (CISR) , MIT Sloan School of Management. She completed her PhD at The University of Melbourne in 2015, receiving the best PhD thesis award from the Melbourne School of Engineering and the Vice Chancellor’s PhD Prize . Her research spans business analytics , artificial intelligence , and data governance , focusing on the organizational and societal impacts of data and AI. Key areas include ethics of AI , privacy , accountability , and synergy in analytics systems . Recent publications highlight generative AI in business transformation, algorithmic fairness in public welfare systems, and data governance frameworks for ethical AI. Her work addresses digital transformation in both corporate and public sectors. Scientific awards include the best PhD thesis and Vice Chancellor’s PhD Prize at The University of Melbourne. She supervises PhD and Master’s students in data-driven organizations , privacy-preserving AI , and sepsis management through data .

Eirini SanoudakiView profile

Professor

• Bilingualism
• Developmental Disorders
• Child Language Acquisition
• +3 more

Dr. Eirini Sanoudaki is a Professor in Linguistics (Bilingualism) at Bangor University's School of Arts, Culture and Language. She specializes in language development in monolingual and bilingual children, particularly those with developmental conditions such as Down syndrome, Rett syndrome, and neurodiverse populations. Her research focuses on bilingualism's impact on cognitive and linguistic skills in atypical development. She leads the Child Bilingualism Lab and has secured UKRI funding for projects like 'Language Development in Welsh-English bilingual children with Down syndrome and autism.' She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Director of Postgraduate Research and Welsh Language Matters in her school. Education: BA in Philology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), PhD in Linguistics (University College London), MA in Linguistics (University of Reading). Research Interests: Bilingualism, neurodiversity, child language acquisition, developmental disorders, and the intersection of language and cognitive skills. She collaborates with organizations like the Down's Syndrome Association and explores innovative methods like creative techniques in language learning. Her work has been recognized with the 2021 National Work Welsh Award for promoting Welsh in the workplace. Grants & Projects: Includes ESRC Wales DTP grants, Impact Acceleration Awards, and Welsh Crucible grants. She supervises numerous PhD students studying bilingualism in neurodiverse populations. Recent publications address bilingualism in Rett syndrome, executive function in bilingual children, and Welsh-English language profiles in Down syndrome. Labs/Teams: Heads the Bangor University Child Bilingualism Lab, which investigates bilingualism's role in neurodiverse contexts. Engages in outreach through public lectures and workshops for families and educators.

Jennifer S FordView profile

Professor

• Psycho-Oncology
• Cancer Survivorship
• Psychosocial Health
• +4 more

Dr. Jennifer S. Ford is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Hunter College, CUNY, and Director of the Hunter Psycho-Oncology Lab. She holds additional roles as Deputy Director of Clinical Training for the Health Psychology and Clinical Science doctoral program at the CUNY Graduate Center. Her research focuses on improving quality of life and clinical outcomes for pediatric, adolescent, and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors, with an emphasis on psychosocial adaptation, psychosexual functioning, fertility concerns, and behavioral interventions. She has pioneered technology-based interventions to address health disparities in survivorship care, including web-based decision aids for family planning and telehealth strategies for mental health support. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology (Kent State University) Affiliations: Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS), Society of Behavioral Medicine, Annals of Behavioral Medicine (Associate Editor) Key Projects: Roadmap to Parenthood decision aid, EMPOWER breast cancer screening trial, FAM Study on fertility care disparities Her research integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to explore topics like anxiety management, peer relationships post-cancer, and identity formation among AYA survivors. She has secured funding from NIH grants, including U54 CA221704 for cancer health disparity research. The lab actively mentors undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers in translational psycho-oncology research.

Nicola BallhausenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Aging
• Prospective Memory
• +12 more

Nicola Ballhausen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental Psychology at the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, Netherlands. Her research focuses on cognitive and psychological aspects of aging, particularly prospective memory, executive function, and social influences on cognitive health in older adults. Her research interests include prospective memory , cognitive aging , metacognition , problem-solving in older adults , social cognition , and longitudinal studies of aging . She investigates how factors such as intergenerational contact, sense of purpose, and technology use impact cognitive performance and well-being in later life. Her work integrates experimental, survey-based, and qualitative methods, often in cross-national datasets like the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). The most recent articles highlight a strong focus on prospective memory across the lifespan , the role of social engagement in cognitive functioning , and designing accessible cognitive interventions for older adults. Her publications span top journals in gerontology, psychology, and cognitive science, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration and methodological rigor. Dr. Ballhausen contributes to research aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to healthy aging and well-being. She collaborates extensively with researchers across Europe and has contributed to major reference works such as The Oxford Handbook of Human Memory . Her work includes both empirical studies and methodological advancements, such as exploratory structural equation modeling. While no formal students or awards are listed, her role in supervising research and contributing to academic training is implied through her position and course involvement. Dr. Ballhausen is involved in the design and evaluation of web-based cognitive tools, such as the Shared, Web-based, Intelligent Flexible Thinking Training (SWIFT), emphasizing user-centered design and ecological validity. Her work bridges fundamental cognitive research with practical applications for aging populations.

Sinead LanganView profile

Professor

• Clinical Epidemiology
• Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases
• Atopic Eczema
• +4 more

Professor Sinead Langan is a leading clinical epidemiologist at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (School of Epidemiology and Population Health, Department of Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology). She maintains dual roles as a clinical dermatologist at St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, and as academic director for Health Data Research UK London. Queen's University Belfast (MD) - 2005 University of Nottingham (PhD) - 2011 University of Pennsylvania (Visiting Scholar) - Postdoctoral Her research spans two critical domains: Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Conditions : Leading groundbreaking work on atopic eczema and psoriasis using 17 million patient records through OpenSAFELY platform, revealing novel associations between severe eczema and cardiovascular outcomes Health Data Methodology : Co-founder of the RECORD initiative (www.record-statement.org) that establishes international standards for observational health data reporting Recent publications analyze: Gene-environment interactions in eczema Development of standardized protocols for routine health data analysis Cardiovascular risks in inflammatory skin diseases Long-term developmental impacts of atopic disease Pandemic effects on healthcare delivery Key awards include: Fellow of Association of Physicians (2025) National Clinical Impact Award (2022-2027) ONS Excellence & People's Choice Awards (2022) British Society Medical Dermatology Prize (2022) She directs: Coronavirus School Infection Survey (150 schools) NHS indirect effects monitoring during pandemic

Małgorzata LipowskaView profile

Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Developmental Psychology
• +7 more

Prof. Małgorzata Lipowska is a distinguished psychologist and speech therapist at the University of Gdansk’s Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology. Her academic career spans over two decades, focusing on clinical psychology, child and adolescent psychotherapy, and the intersection of neuropsychology with cross-cultural research. Habilitation in Psychology (2012), Ph.D. in Psychology (2000), Master’s in Psychology (1996) Current roles: Provincial Consultant for Clinical Psychology, Head of postgraduate programs in Social Sciences, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Early Support for children with developmental disorders Her research interests include: Child neuropsychology: Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ADHD Developmental psychology: Language development, Special Educational Needs Body image: Cross-cultural perspectives, Stigmatization Environmental impacts: Air pollution on cognitive development, Nature exposure benefits Recent publications highlight her cross-national collaborations (Poland, China, Vietnam, Bosnia, Egypt) and interdisciplinary approach combining psychology, public health, and environmental science. Awards include the Silver Cross of Merit (2016) and multiple Rector’s Medals. She leads clinical training programs and chairs academic committees while maintaining active research and mentorship roles.

Julijana GjorgjievaView profile

Professor

• Computational Neuroscience
• Theoretical Neuroscience
• Neural Circuit Development
• +4 more

Prof. Julijana Gjorgjieva is a tenured W3 Professor of Computational Neuroscience at the School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich (TUM). She leads an independent research group at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research and is affiliated with the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience. Her research focuses on the principles governing neural circuit development, balancing learning plasticity with functional stability through computational and theoretical approaches. Key interests include synaptic organization, energy-efficient neural computation, and evolutionary optimality principles. Education & Career: B.Sc. Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College (2006) M.A.St. in Applied Mathematics, University of Cambridge (2007) Ph.D. Applied Mathematics, University of Cambridge (2011) Postdoctoral Fellowships: Harvard University (2011-2014), Brandeis University (2014-2016) Max Planck Research Group Leader (2016-2022) W2/W3 Professor at TUM since 2016 Research Interests: Computational neuroscience, theoretical modeling of neural circuits, synaptic plasticity mechanisms, homeostatic regulation, and the interplay of development and evolution in shaping brain architecture. She employs mathematical frameworks to study how circuits achieve robustness while enabling adaptive learning. Awards: Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize (2022) Eric Kandel Young Neuroscientist Prize (2021) ERC Starting Grant (2018) Multiple postdoctoral and early-career fellowships Grants & Funding: Includes DFG Collaborative Research Center on Neural Homeostasis, HFSP grants, and EU Horizon 2020 initiatives. Active in mentoring and promoting computational neuroscience through programs like Neuromatch Academy. Labs & Collaborations: Leads a multidisciplinary lab integrating experimental and theoretical approaches. Collaborates with institutions such as the Max Planck Society and international computational neuroscience networks.

Anna RemingtonView profile

Professor

• Autism Research
• Attention and Perception in Autism
• Employment of Autistic Adults
• +3 more

Professor Anna Remington is the Director of UCL's Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) and holds the title of Professor of Autism Research within the Department of Psychology & Human Development at University College London's Faculty of Education and Society. She joined UCL in 2013 and became CRAE's Director in 2017, focusing on research addressing autism's perceptual and cognitive strengths while emphasizing participatory methods involving autistic communities. Her work bridges academic research with practical initiatives, such as the Deutsche Bank internship program for autistic graduates. Anna completed her BA in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge before pursuing an MSc in Human Communication Science and a PhD in Developmental Science at UCL. Her postdoctoral roles included positions at UCL's Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Oxford University. Her research explores superior perceptual and attentional abilities in autism, translating findings into strategies for improving employment opportunities and societal inclusion. Her awards reflect her commitment to impact, including the UCL Knowledge Exchange Champions Award (2016) and ESRC Impact Prize (2020 finalist). She teaches on UCL's MA programs in Special and Inclusive Education, Educational Neuroscience, and Psychology of Education, supervising students across these disciplines. Collaborations extend to institutions like Birkbeck and City University, with enterprise initiatives such as Mini Manuscript (co-founded with Jake Fairnie). She actively engages in public events like the Brain Detectives Science Club and advises organizations on supporting autistic employees. Current projects include studies on autistic experiences in the family justice system, perceptual capacities in autism/ADHD, and promoting autistic employment through policy and practice.

Richard BradleyView profile

Professor

• Decision Theory
• Formal Epistemology
• Philosophy of Probability
• +4 more

Richard Bradley is Professor of Philosophy at the London School of Economics , focusing on decision theory, formal epistemology, and philosophy of science. His work bridges rational decision-making under uncertainty, conditional reasoning, and policy implications of probabilistic models. Key affiliations: London School of Economics, Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method Education: University of Witwatersrand (undergraduate), LSE (MSc), University of Chicago (PhD) Research covers: Decision theory with human-centric uncertainty models Formal epistemology of conditionals and belief revision Philosophy of climate change and pandemic policy decisions Bayesian utilitarianism and social choice theory His 2017 book Decision Theory with a Human Face integrates these themes. Scientific contributions include: 15+ peer-reviewed articles on conditionals, uncertainty, and social ethics Collaborations with H. Orri Stefánsson on risk attitudes Work with Roman Frigg on model ensemble decision-making Philosophy of Climate Science in IPCC assessments Major projects address confidence trade-offs in climate science and pandemic policy frameworks.