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• Semantic Web
• Data Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
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John Breslin is a Personal Professor in Electronic Engineering at the College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, serving as Director of the TechInnovate and AgInnovate programmes. Associated with two Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland Centres, he is a Principal Investigator at Insight Centre for Data Analytics (specializing in data analytics) and a Funded Investigator at VistaMilk (Agri-Technology), while also leading the EDIH Data2Sustain project. With an h-index of 50, over 12,000 citations, and 300+ peer-reviewed publications including seminal books on the Social Semantic Web, he ranks among Ireland's most influential researchers in digital technologies. Breslin's research fundamentally bridges Semantic Web technologies, AI-driven data analytics, and practical innovation. His co-creation of the SIOC framework—implemented across 65,000+ websites by entities like Yahoo and Boeing—demonstrates real-world impact in social data interoperability. Current work leverages blockchain and federated learning for sustainable Agri-Technology through VistaMilk, while his TechInnovate programmes translate academic research into commercial ventures across healthcare, smart manufacturing, and energy systems. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in AI-enhanced security (35% of works), blockchain applications for sustainability (27%), and multimodal AI for healthcare (20%). His team pioneers privacy-preserving techniques for IoT and medical devices, neurosymbolic visual reasoning frameworks, and federated learning architectures addressing data heterogeneity—directly supporting his roles in national research infrastructures like Insight and VistaMilk. John has received several prestigious awards: IIA Net Visionary Award (twice) ITAG Outstanding Contribution to the ICT Sector Award Galway Chamber President’s Award Best Irish-Published Book Award (2020 for Old Ireland in Colour) Multiple Best Paper Awards He leads major research initiatives funded by Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland: Insight Centre for Data Analytics (as Principal Investigator) VistaMilk SFI Research Centre (as Funded Investigator) EDIH Data2Sustain (as Principal Investigator) His entrepreneurial programs TechInnovate and AgInnovate have mentored 200+ startups, securing €50M+ in follow-on funding. Breslin co-founded PorterShed (Galway City Innovation District) and serves on Scale Ireland's Steering Group, creating Ireland's most active regional innovation ecosystem outside Dublin. He maintains active industry partnerships with Vodafone, Boeing, and agricultural cooperatives through VistaMilk's testbed facilities.

• Visual Perception
• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Science
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Prof. Anna Franklin is a Professor of Visual Perception and Cognition at the University of Sussex's School of Psychology. She leads the Sussex Colour Group and Sussex Baby Lab , focusing on human color perception, development, and neural representation. Her research combines cognitive psychology, developmental science, and neuroscience to explore how color perception develops, influences aesthetics, and relates to conditions like autism. Key projects include ERC-funded initiatives studying environmental impact on color perception and developing the ColourSpot diagnostic app for childhood color vision deficiency. She also serves as Deputy Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange for the School of Psychology. Education includes a BA from the University of Nottingham and a PhD from the University of Surrey, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship. Her work spans 107+ publications, emphasizing interdisciplinary methods like hyperspectral imaging and fMRI. Collaborations include industry partnerships with ETTA LOVES and COSATTO to apply infant visual preference research in product design. Research grants include European Research Council awards (Starting Grant 2012-2017, Consolidator Grant 2018-2025) and a Proof of Concept grant for ColourSpot . Her labs investigate cross-cultural color categorization, infant aesthetics, and neural correlates of color processing. Future work focuses on calibrating visual systems to environmental statistics and improving early childhood color vision screening.

Bhavin J. ShastriView profile

Assistant Professor

• Silicon Photonics
• Nanophotonics
• Photonic Integrated Circuits
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Bhavin J. Shastri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy at Queen's University in Canada. His research explores the physics of light for computing , pushing frontiers in information and signal processing through photonic computing and quantum/neuromorphic photonics . He is affiliated with the Centre for Nanophotonics and NUCLEUS , a pan-Canadian photonic computing program funded by NSERC CREATE, bridging artificial intelligence and quantum information . Canada Research Chair & Principal Investigator Faculty Affiliate at Vector Institute (2020-) Editorial Board Member of JPhys Photonics (2019-) Member of IEEE Photonics Society Technical Affairs Council (2019-) Visiting Researcher Scholar at Princeton University (2018-) Shastri Lab members have access to world-class shared facilities, including the Centre for Nanophotonics (CFI-Innovation Fund), Nanofabrication Kingston , the Centre for Advanced Computing , and the Digital Research Alliance of Canada . The lab takes an interdisciplinary approach combining nanophotonics with complex systems on emerging substrates. His research focuses on silicon photonics , nanophonic processors , and photonic integrated circuits with applications to deep learning , nonlinear programming , and quantum information science . His articles show consistent exploration of quantum photonic neural networks , photonic memory systems , and optical signal processing for machine learning and quantum technologies . 2020 IUPAP Young Scientist Prize in Optics 2014 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship 2012 D. W. Ambridge Prize 2011 IEEE Photonics Society Graduate Student Fellowship 2011 NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship Multiple Best Student Paper Awards Shastri's lab supervises Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral fellows working on quantum photonics , neuromorphic computing , and photonic AI systems . His recent work includes photonic tensor cores for scientific computing , quantum photonic neural networks , and all-optical memory systems. Shastri Lab designs programmable nanophotonic processors with potential to outperform microelectronic processors in energy efficiency and computational speeds by seven and four orders of magnitude respectively. Their work spans from device design to system-level implementations in optical computing for machine learning and quantum information processing .

Karl R. GegenfurtnerView profile

Professor

• Visual Perception
• Color Vision
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Prof. Dr. Karl R. Gegenfurtner is a full Professor for General Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Sports Science, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen. He has held this position since 2001 and leads a prominent research group on visual perception. His work bridges low-level sensory processing with higher cognitive functions and motor control. Education: Psychology Student at the University of Regensburg, Diploma in Psychology, 1986 Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, New York University, 1990 Postdoc at Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Center for Neural Science, NYU, 1990–1993 Research Scientist at Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, 1993–2000 Habilitation in Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology, 1998 Professor for Biological Psychology, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 2000–2001 His research focuses on the neural and cognitive mechanisms of visual perception, particularly color vision, object recognition, eye movements, and sensorimotor integration. He investigates how humans perceive complex scenes and objects in natural environments, how these are represented in the brain, and how visual information guides motor actions. His recent work explores topics such as color categorization in neural networks, lightness perception, dynamic size recalibration, and the role of eye movements in perceptual decisions. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend toward understanding perception in real-world contexts, integrating computational modeling, psychophysics, and neuroscientific methods. Key themes include color and shape perception, attention, eye movement control, and the interplay between perception and action. Scientific Awards: Member, German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (2015) Wilhelm Wundt Medal, German Society for Psychology (2016) Palmer Lecture, Colour Group (UK) (2019) Turrell Lecture Berlin (2019) Russell Devalois Memorial Lecture, UC Berkeley (2024) ICVS Verriest Medal (2024) Pineapple Science Award (2024) Prof. Gegenfurtner has supervised numerous research projects and training networks, including the DFG Collaborative Research Center TRR 135 on 'Cardinal mechanisms of perception' and the International Research Training Group BrainAct. He has received major funding, including an ERC Advanced Grant (2020) for 'Color 3.0'. He has served on editorial boards of top journals such as Journal of Vision , Vision Research , and Psychological Review , and was President of the Vision Science Society (2012–2013). He is actively involved in academic service, including the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s fellowship selection committee. He leads the Visual Perception research group at Giessen, which investigates cortical mechanisms of vision, perception of natural scenes, and the integration of sensory and motor information. The lab employs psychophysical experiments, eye tracking, computational modeling, and neuroimaging to study perception in ecologically valid settings.

Vien CheungView profile

Associate Professor

• Colour and Philosophical Studies
• Imaging and Vision Science
• Textile and Materials Science
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Dr Vien Cheung is an Associate Professor at the University of Leeds' School of Design, part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. Her research focuses on colour science, imaging, and textile technology, with specializations in areas like colour in EDI, cultural heritage, and material design. She holds a Gold Medal (2023) from the Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) for contributions to colour research and education. Dr Cheung’s expertise includes Colour and Philosophical Studies, Imaging and Vision Science, and Textile/Materials Science. She has explored topics such as colour perception, textile manufacturing innovation, and the cultural significance of colours in historical art. Her work bridges art, science, and technology, addressing both theoretical and applied challenges. Education: BSc (Hon) Textile Chemistry, MSc Colour Imaging, PhD in Colour and Imaging Science. Professional Memberships: International Colour Association (AIC), Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC), and others. Her research outputs span colour harmony, digital anthropometry in textiles, and instructional design for language learning. She advocates for inclusive design practices and has contributed to the University of Leeds’ World Changemakers series on impactful research. Awards: SDC Gold Medal (2023), Fellowship of the SDC (FSDC), and Chartered Colourist (CCol) certification.

• Visual Perception
• Color Vision
• Individual Differences
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Jenny Bosten is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Sussex . Her research focuses on visual perception, particularly color vision and individual differences, using neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG) and psychophysics. ERC-funded project COLOURCODE (2020-2025) on cortical color representation Studied genetics of visual trait variation and anomalous trichromacy Collaborated with institutions including UC San Diego and University of Cambridge Her work explores how color perception is shaped by natural scene statistics and genetic factors. Publications address cortical encoding mechanisms, visual enhancement technologies, and ecological approaches to perception. Current teaching includes advanced neuroscience courses and supervision of MSc research projects. Professional roles include membership in the International Colour Vision Society and former Secretary of the Colour Group (Great Britain).

Michal MackiewiczView profile

Professor

• Computer Vision
• Colour Science
• Physics-Based Vision
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Michal Mackiewicz is a Professor of Computer Vision at the School of Computing Sciences, University of East Anglia. His research spans colour science, physics-based vision, environmental monitoring, medical imaging, and machine learning. He is actively involved in projects like EVERYFISH (Horizon Europe), SMARTFISH (Horizon 2020), and JellyMonitor. He teaches Computer Vision modules and serves as Postgraduate Research Director and BMVA executive committee member. Key Research Areas: Colour and physics-based vision, environmental monitoring, medical imaging, machine learning Projects: EVERYFISH, SMARTFISH, JellyMonitor, Antarctic Krill Analysis Recent publications focus on UAV imaging, sonar analysis, and semi-supervised learning for marine and medical applications. He leads the Colour & Imaging Lab and supervises PhD opportunities such as the ARIES DTP studentship on marine litter detection.

Oscar PueblaView profile

Professor

• Marine Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Population Genomics
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Oscar Puebla serves as Professor for Fish Ecology at the University of Oldenburg and holds dual leadership roles at the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) in Bremen: Programme Area Lead for Coastal Resources and Sustainable Blue Economy (Programme Area 1) and Working Group Leader for Fish Ecology and Evolution. Based at ZMT's Wiener Str. 7 office (Room 5307), he directs research on tropical marine ecosystems with implications for global change adaptation and conservation. His research program centers on marine evolutionary processes, specifically investigating dispersal mechanisms, adaptive radiation, and speciation dynamics in tropical reef fishes. Employing population genomics as his primary methodology, he integrates behavioral observations and theoretical modeling to examine how ecological pressures drive genetic divergence. Key focus areas include color-pattern evolution in Hypoplectrus hamlets, microendemism patterns, and mating system evolution in simultaneous hermaphrodites. Analysis of his 14 publications (2007-2022) reveals consistent contributions to understanding genomic architecture of speciation, particularly through studies of Caribbean reef fishes. His work demonstrates how chromosomal rearrangements facilitate adaptive divergence while maintaining gene flow, with significant implications for marine biodiversity conservation under climate change scenarios. As head of ZMT's Fish Ecology and Evolution working group, Puebla oversees field studies in tropical marine environments including Bocas del Toro, Panama. His research program likely involves substantial grant funding given the international collaborations evident in his publications, though specific grants aren't detailed in the source text. The group maintains active field and genomic laboratories supporting ongoing work on coral reef fish evolution.

Keith AllenView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Colour
• Perception
• Early Modern Philosophy
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Keith Allen is a Professor and Head of Department in the Department of Philosophy at the University of York, a position he assumed in 2024 after serving as Senior Lecturer and Lecturer since joining the university in 2007. He holds significant administrative roles including Equality Champion, Chair of the Athena Swan committee, and University Research Champion for Culture and Communication. Education: University of Cambridge University College London Allen's research centers on the philosophy of colour, where he defends a naïve realist (primitivist) theory asserting colours as mind-independent properties distinct from scientific descriptions, as detailed in his 2016 Oxford University Press monograph A Naïve Realist Theory of Colour . His work extends to broader philosophy of perception, early modern philosophy (particularly Locke and theories of ideas), and phenomenology (including Merleau-Ponty). He actively bridges historical and contemporary perspectives, emphasizing how perceptual experience connects to scientific understanding. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) reveals a dominant focus on colour and vision within philosophy of perception, increasingly incorporating experimental methods (e.g., perceptual averaging studies, folk belief surveys). A strong secondary thread examines historical contexts, especially early modern theories of ideas, while recent interdisciplinary work explores sociocultural dimensions of perception. The research consistently engages with naïve realism and its relationship to science. Scientific Awards: None documented in available sources. Allen mentors PhD students in philosophy of mind, perception, and history of philosophy, welcoming new candidates. His research is supported by multiple active grants including the White Rose Centre for the History of Philosophy (CHi-Phi) and projects like Art and the Limits of Perception and Purpose and Procedure in the Philosophy of Perception , reflecting sustained external funding for collaborative work. He co-directs CHi-Phi (with Robert Stern) and participates in SPIN (Sense Perception in the North), a cross-institutional network connecting philosophers of perception at York, Leeds, and Durham. His current work explores transcendental naïve realism and its implications for science.

• Vision
• Colour Vision
• Functional Brain Imaging (fMRI)
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Kathleen Mullen, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) at the Montreal General Hospital site and a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her research is centered on understanding how the brain processes visual information, with a strong focus on colour vision, functional brain imaging (fMRI), and brain stimulation (TMS). Research Focus: Mullen's work delves into the encoding and analysis of colour within the human brain, employing psychophysics, fMRI, and TMS to explore how the visual system interprets colour. She investigates colour vision deficits in diseases such as optic neuritis, glaucoma, and amblyopia. Publications: Her recent publications span topics from fMRI-guided TMS studies of visual cortex specialization to behavioural and neural adaptation in colour contrast processing. These works reflect a deep engagement with both fundamental neuroscience and clinical applications. Contact: kathy.mullen@mcgill.ca

Sérgio Miguel Cardoso NascimentoView profile

Associate Professor

• Colorimetry
• Colour Vision
• Spectral Imaging
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Sérgio Miguel Cardoso Nascimento is an Associate Professor with Habilitation at the Department of Physics, University of Minho, Portugal. His research focuses on colorimetry and color vision, with particular emphasis on applications of multi and hyperspectral imaging, color constancy, color rendering, color in art, and models of color vision. Dr. Nascimento holds a PhD in Colour Science and teaches courses in Physics, Optics, and Vision Sciences. His academic work spans theoretical and applied aspects of visual perception, connecting to real-world applications in art conservation, visual aesthetics, and color technology. His research interests include: Color constancy and natural physical constraints on light Hyperspectral imaging applications for natural scenes and artworks Cross-cultural color preferences Color discrimination in normal and color-deficient vision Chromatic composition in art paintings Color rendering optimization His extensive publication record demonstrates significant contributions to understanding human color perception in real-world contexts. His research shows how natural scene statistics influence color constancy mechanisms and how color-deficient individuals process visual information in natural environments. Dr. Nascimento serves as General Secretary of the International Colour Vision Society (ICVS) and is a topic editor for the Journal of the Optical Society of America A, reflecting his standing as a leading expert in the field. His laboratory work is conducted at the Colour Science Laboratory within the Centre of Physics at the University of Minho, where he collaborates with international researchers on projects spanning art conservation, visual perception, and color technology applications.

• 19th-century French Painting
• Art History
• Impressionism
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Professor Paul Smith is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of History of Art at the University of Warwick, where he has been since 2005. He holds the title of Professor and is actively engaged in research and teaching, currently on research leave. He has held visiting positions at UC Berkeley, the Getty Research Institute, and the Clark Institute, reflecting his international academic presence. Education: PhD in Art History, Courtauld Institute of Art, supervised by Robert Ratcliffe Undergraduate degree, University College London, taught by philosopher Richard Wollheim Paul Smith's research centers on 19th-century French painting, with deep expertise in Cezanne, Manet, Impressionism, Seurat, and Baudelaire. He integrates art history with philosophy (especially Wittgenstein and phenomenology), neuroscience, and color theory. A major current focus is the science and perception of colored shadows, and he is co-editing The Blackwell Companion to Colour . His interdisciplinary approach bridges aesthetics, visual theory, and cognitive science. His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward the intersection of art and science, particularly in visual perception. Articles like 'Looking Slowly with Cezanne' and 'Painting, Science, and the Perception of Coloured Shadows' demonstrate a sustained inquiry into how artists see and represent the world, informed by psychology and philosophy. Scientific Awards and Grants: Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2021–2023) for 'Unfolding Vision: Cezanne’s way of seeing' Funding from AHRC, Leverhulme Trust, and British Academy Paul Smith has supervised numerous PhD students on topics including Baudelaire, Barnett Newman, visual poetry, and Cezanne (many AHRC-funded). He currently supervises research on Georges Petit and Venetian color, though he is no longer accepting new PhD candidates. His research is supported by significant grants and collaborations with major institutions. He works closely with museums and galleries worldwide, contributing essays to exhibitions at the Musée Granet, Courtauld Galleries, Museum of Fine Arts Budapest, National Gallery of Art (Washington DC), and the upcoming 2025 exhibition at the Juan March Foundation in Madrid. He is also involved in the online Cezanne catalogue for the Art Institute of Chicago.

• Computer Vision
• Medical Image Analysis
• Biomedical Applications
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Mark Fisher is an Honorary Associate Professor and Research Fellow at the University of East Anglia's School of Computing Sciences. His research focuses on biomedical applications of computer vision and advancing fisheries surveillance technologies through computer vision systems. Education : Fisher holds a PhD in Applied Machine Learning from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST). He also completed an MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Aston University, following an electronics apprenticeship with the Royal Radar Establishment. Research Interests : His work centers on medical image understanding, particularly retinal vessel segmentation, and the application of deep learning in fisheries surveillance. He has pioneered computer vision techniques for marine species identification and automated monitoring of fish discards, addressing environmental and regulatory challenges in the fishing industry. Projects & Grants : Fisher has led or co-investigated several impactful projects, including the EU Horizon 2020-funded "Smart fisheries technologies" (2018–2022) and Innovate UK projects focusing on radiotherapy treatment shells. His work often bridges technological innovation with real-world applications in healthcare and marine science. Awards : Best Paper Award, Machine Vision of Animals and their Behaviour (MVAB) Proceedings, 2015 Advising & Roles : Fisher advises on student feedback and quality assurance at UEA, and he maintains active collaborations in biomedical imaging and fisheries technology. His expertise includes microprocessor engineering, digital electronics, and computer vision applications across disciplines. Lab Affiliation : He is a member of the Colour and Imaging Lab within the School of Computing Sciences, contributing to interdisciplinary research initiatives.

• Visual Perception
• Color Vision
• Eye Movements
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Professor Karl R. Gegenfurtner is a distinguished researcher in visual perception at Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, where he has served as Professor for General Psychology since 2001. His work bridges the gap between sensory processing, visual cognition, and motor control, with a particular focus on color vision and eye movement research. His educational background includes a Diploma in Psychology from the University of Regensburg (1986) and a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from New York University (1990), followed by postdoctoral work at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and NYU's Center for Neural Science. Before joining Giessen, he was a research scientist at the MPI for Biological Cybernetics in Tübingen (1993-2000) and Professor for Biological Psychology at Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg (2000-2001). Professor Gegenfurtner's research centers on information processing in the visual system, particularly the relationship between low-level sensory processes, higher-level visual cognition, and sensorimotor integration. His work investigates how complex scenes and objects are perceived in natural environments, how they are represented in the brain, and how visual information drives motor systems. His specific interests include color vision, color constancy, eye movement control, visual processing during eye movements, and the neural mechanisms underlying visual perception. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on color processing in both biological and artificial systems, saccadic suppression mechanisms, color categorization, and the interaction between visual perception and eye movements. His work combines psychophysical methods with computational modeling and increasingly incorporates deep learning approaches to understand visual processing. 2024: Russell Devalois Memorial lecture UC Berkeley 2024: ICVS Verriest medal 2024: Pineapple Science Award 2019: Palmer Lecture of the Colour Group (GB) 2019: Turrell Lecture Berlin 2016: Wilhelm Wundt medal of the German Society for Psychology 2014: Rank Prize Funds Lecture at the European Conference of Visual Perception Since 2015: Member, German National Academy of Science (Leopoldina) Professor Gegenfurtner has served on numerous editorial boards including Journal of Vision (Associate editor since 2018), Vision Research, and Perception. He was President of the Vision Science Society (2012/2013) and serves on the fellowship selection committee for the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation. His research has been supported by prestigious grants including an ERC Advanced Grant (2020-2025) for "Color 3.0: an object-oriented approach to color" and multiple DFG-funded collaborative research centers. He leads research projects investigating predictive mechanisms in peripheral vision, the origins of color categories, and neurOscientific workflow assistance (NOWA). His laboratory continues to push the boundaries of visual neuroscience, with recent work exploring color processing using deep neural networks and investigating visual phenomena in virtual reality environments.

• Colour Vision
• Colour Perception
• Cognition
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Dr. Valerie Bonnardel is a Reader in Experimental Psychology at the University of Winchester's School of Psychology and Social Sciences. She holds an MA in Experimental and Biological Psychology from Paris V and a PhD in Neurosciences from Paris VI, complemented by post-doctoral research at the University of Cambridge. Her international experience includes serving as the Asian Paints Colour Research Chair at India's National Institute of Design (2011-2012), where she established research programs bridging colour science and design applications. Her research focuses on: Human colour perception mechanisms and cognitive processing Cross-cultural variations in colour experience and preference Individual differences in visual cognition Applied research in design, marketing, and political branding Dr. Bonnardel's extensive publication record (50+ articles) demonstrates consistent focus on colour perception fundamentals while expanding into interdisciplinary applications. Her recent work examines colour's role in political branding, logo design evaluation, and cultural communication strategies, employing diverse methodologies from psychophysics to cross-cultural surveys. She has secured significant research funding, including the £25,000 NID-Asian Paint Research Grant, and maintains active professional leadership as former Chair of the Colour Group (Great Britain) and Executive Member of the International Colour Vision Society. Dr. Bonnardel welcomes research supervision in colour perception and cognition.