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Jonathan Robert YoungView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Neuromodulation
• Psychiatry
• Substance Use Disorders
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Jonathan Robert Young serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine, with dual appointments at the Durham VA Health Care System's Treatment Refractory Disorders Clinic and Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. His clinical work includes electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) services and specialized care for Veterans with complex psychiatric comorbidities. His educational background includes: M.D. from Stony Brook University (2016) Psychiatry Residency at Duke University School of Medicine (2016-2020) Dr. Young's research centers on translational neuromodulation applications , particularly repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for substance use disorders and PTSD. Current projects develop personalized smoking cessation protocols for Veterans using functional-connectivity MRI-guided rTMS combined with cognitive behavioral therapy and nicotine replacement. His methodology integrates neuroimaging biomarkers with behavioral interventions to address treatment-resistant conditions. Publication trends reveal three dominant themes: (1) Veterans' mental health interventions targeting PTSD-substance use comorbidity, (2) neuromodulation mechanism studies exploring functional connectivity changes, and (3) neuroethical frameworks for emerging brain stimulation technologies. Over 80% of recent work involves VA-affiliated Veteran populations with emphasis on real-world implementation. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. His academic service includes mentoring Bass Connections in Brain & Society student teams through courses like NEUROSCI 496 and BRAINSOC 795T, though specific grant funding details remain unreported. Collaborative work spans Duke's Division of Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences, VA research units, and Duke Institute for Brain Sciences teams focused on clinical translation of neuromodulation technologies.

Samim GhamamiView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Financial Regulation
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Samim Ghamami is a prominent economist and academic researcher working at the intersection of finance and macroeconomics. Currently serving as an economist at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and an Adjunct Professor at New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, he has held academic roles at Columbia University, UC Berkeley, and the University of Southern California. His work focuses on financial stability, quantitative finance, risk management, digital asset markets, and macroeconomic policy . Ph.D. in Finance and Operations Research from University of Southern California (2009) M.Sc. in Operations Research from University of Tehran (2003) B.Sc. in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology (2000) His research spans advanced financial technologies, systemic risk, and regulatory frameworks, with a particular emphasis on central counterparty (CCP) risk, collateral mechanisms, and market structure reforms. His recent publications analyze extreme value theory applications to financial institutions and systemic risk allocation in complex networks. Ghamami’s academic output reveals trends in financial engineering, risk modeling, and macro-financial linkages . He has developed innovative approaches to counterparty risk quantification and network reliability estimation. Recipient of SEC Chair’s Award for Excellence (2020) for Treasury market reforms INFORMS 2013 Best Presentation Award As an advisor to the Bank for International Settlements and expert for the Financial Stability Board, he has shaped post-crisis capital market reforms. His teaching portfolio includes graduate-level courses in asset pricing, risk management, and financial economics at NYU, Columbia, and UC Berkeley.

Matthias SchurzView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Cognition
• Neuroimaging
• Empathy
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Dr. Matthias Schurz is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Psychology and Digital Science Center (DiSC) at the University of Innsbruck. He investigates social cognition, brain mechanisms of empathy, theory of mind, and emotion processing using neuroimaging techniques. His work spans clinical applications (e.g., borderline personality disorder), developmental conditions (e.g., dyslexia), and comparative neuroscience (e.g., primate temporal cortex studies). Affiliation: University of Innsbruck, Institute of Psychology (Grauer Bär building), Digital Science Center (DiSC) Prior Positions: Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Oxford, academic roots at University of Salzburg Research Focus: Schurz's research explores the neural basis of social cognition, including: Meta-analyses of brain activation patterns in empathy and theory of mind tasks Functional brain connectivity during social interactions Temporal cortex's role in human-specific cognitive processes Neural correlates of developmental dyslexia and psychiatric disorders Comparative studies of primate temporal lobe evolution Recent Publications: His 2025 work includes quantitative reviews of brain activation in social cognition, hyperscanning studies of relational neuroscience, and investigations into visuo-spatial perspective-taking. Earlier studies (2024-2021) cover bipolar disorder's neural fingerprints, hierarchical social cognition models, and gradient-based brain organization for empathy-based decisions. These works demonstrate expertise in fMRI, meta-analysis, and network neuroscience.

Kelly BijankiView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuromodulation
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
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Kelly Bijanki, Ph.D. , is an Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine with primary affiliation in Neurosurgery and joint appointments in Psychiatry and Neuroscience. Her research focuses on intracranial mapping of affective neural circuits and developing neuromodulation therapies for psychiatric disorders. Baylor College of Medicine (2016-present) Director of Intracranial Monitoring Research Research Platforms: Stereotactic EEG-informed DBS, Human Electrophysiology Research Expertise : Investigates neural substrates of mood disorders using invasive brain recordings Specializes in cingulum bundle, amygdala, and salience network stimulation Develops translational models for affective dysfunction treatment Integrates advanced neuroimaging with electrophysiological data Studies autonomic and facial motor correlates of emotional states Publication Trends : Focus on socio-affective processing networks Emphasizes brain stimulation for psychiatric conditions Combines imaging and electrophysiology in depression research Explores temporal dynamics of neural circuits Develops novel analytical methods for neurostimulation data Scientific Recognition : NIH R01 MH127006 (2021-2026) - $3.6M NIH K01 MH116364 - NIMH Mentored Career Development NIH R21 NS104953 - Exploratory Brain Stimulation Research Caroline Wiess Law Fund Support Collaborative grants with institutions like Duke, UCLA, and University of Iowa Collaborative Network : Key collaborators: Dr. Sarah Heilbronner, Dr. Nader Pouratian, Dr. Nanthia Suthana Multi-institutional partnerships in biophysics and biomedical engineering Leadership in stereotactic EEG-augmented DBS for psychiatric disorders

Lucina UddinView profile

Professor

• Neuroimaging
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Functional Brain Connectivity
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Dr. Lucina Uddin is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine , University of California, Los Angeles , with affiliations to the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior . Her research focuses on neuroimaging , autism spectrum disorder , and brain network dynamics , particularly exploring resting-state functional connectivity , cognitive flexibility , and neurodevelopmental trajectories . Key Research Areas : Autism neurobiology, functional MRI methodologies, developmental cognitive neuroscience, and transdiagnostic brain network analysis Technical Focus : Dynamic functional connectivity, global signal processing, and computational approaches to neuroimaging Recent publications analyze resting-state fMRI standardization, brain-body autonomic coupling , and inclusivity in neuroimaging research . She has developed tools like the Network Correspondence Toolbox and Dev-Atlas for neuroimaging reference standards. Her work addresses neuroethical considerations , researcher degrees of freedom , and diversity in neuroscience . Scientific Awards include the Linda Spear Mid-career Award (2023), A.E. Bennett Award (2023), and Azrieli Global Scholar (2018). She serves as a Scientific Editor for Network Neuroscience and contributes to neuroimaging methodology and data-sharing standards .

• financial econometrics
• functional analysis
• probability theory
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Borzykh Dmitry Alexandrovich is an Associate Professor at the National Research University Higher School of Economics , affiliated with the Department of Applied Economics under the Faculty of Economic Sciences . He also serves as a Research Fellow at the International Laboratory of Stochastic Analysis and its Applications . With 18 years of scientific and teaching experience since joining HSE in 2006, he teaches advanced courses in probability theory, mathematical statistics, and econometrics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Education: Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (2022, HSE), Master's in Economics (2006, HSE), Bachelor's in Economics (2004, HSE) Key research areas: financial econometrics , stochastic analysis , structural breaks in time series , and stochastic volatility models His recent publications focus on stochastic processes , structural break detection , and quantile function applications across financial and economic modeling. He has received multiple institutional awards, including Best Teacher (2014, 2016–2025) and formal gratitudes from HSE departments (2019, 2022). He provides consultations via email and holds office hours at Pokrovsky Boulevard campus (room S517).

Daniel BuncicView profile

Professor

• Empirical Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Asset Pricing
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Daniel Buncic is Professor of Finance at Stockholm Business School, Stockholm University, specializing in empirical finance, macroeconomics, and econometrics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of New South Wales and has held positions at Sveriges Riksbank and the University of St. Gallen. His research integrates machine learning with traditional econometric methods for financial forecasting and policy analysis. Research Focus: Buncic's work spans asset pricing, volatility forecasting, exchange rate dynamics, and macroprudential policy. He employs advanced techniques like Bayesian econometrics, nonlinear time-series models, and high-dimensional data analysis to address questions in financial stability and market predictability. His recent work critiques methodological approaches in natural rate estimation and equity return prediction. Publication Trends: His articles frequently address econometric methodology, financial market volatility, and monetary policy transmission, with a growing emphasis on machine learning applications in finance. Common themes include forecasting under structural breaks, model robustness, and cross-market interdependencies. Grants & Advising: He secured a 1.74M SEK grant (2020-2023) from the Jan Wallander & Tom Hedelius Foundation. Currently advising PhD student Qinglin Ouyang, he previously directed Stockholm University's Master’s in Banking and Finance program (2019-2022).

Giovanni BattistellaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Speech Motor Control
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Giovanni Battistella is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School , affiliated with the Dystonia and Speech Motor Control Laboratory at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. His work bridges clinical research and advanced neuroimaging techniques to study speech-related disorders. University: Harvard Medical School Department: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Battistella's research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying speech motor control and neurodegenerative speech-language disorders. His work examines: Functional and structural brain connectivity in laryngeal dystonia Neural substrates of primary progressive aphasia variants Brain network alterations in speech production and language processing Applications of multimodal MRI in clinical populations A recent meta-analysis of his publications reveals consistent themes in neural network disorders , speech motor control , and neuroimaging applications across conditions like focal dystonia and primary progressive aphasia (PPA). Methodological innovations in functional connectivity mapping and brain-behavior correlations appear prominently in his work. No formal awards or honors are mentioned in available sources.

• Tourism Economics
• Sustainable Tourism Development
• Regional Economics
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Jorge Andraz is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve, Portugal, where he has built a distinguished academic career progressing from Assistant Professor (2001-2020) to Associate Professor (2020-2023) and finally to his current Full Professor position (2022-present). His academic journey began with undergraduate studies at Catholic University of Portugal, followed by graduate work at the University of Algarve where he earned both his Master's degree and PhD from the Faculty of Economics. Professor Andraz's research focuses primarily on tourism economics and sustainable development, with particular emphasis on the Algarve region of Portugal. His work explores the economic impacts of tourism, climate change effects on coastal destinations, quality of life assessment in urban environments, and green infrastructure planning. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate increasing interdisciplinary engagement, connecting economic analysis with environmental planning and social justice considerations. His publication record includes over 80 works, with recent contributions appearing in journals such as European Planning Studies, Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Tourism Planning & Development, and Journal of Sustainable Tourism. Professor Andraz has secured research funding for projects including 'Observation and monitoring of the Algarve tourist destination' (2021-2023) and 'Basis for the Evaluation of the Economic Impact of Climate Change on Costal Zones Specialized in Sun and Beach Tourism' (2012-2013). Professor Andraz actively supervises graduate students, with numerous master's theses completed under his guidance covering topics related to tourism economics, regional development, and applied economic analysis. His students' work often addresses practical economic challenges facing the Algarve region and Portugal more broadly. His academic activities are complemented by affiliation with CEFAGE-UE (Centro de Estudos e Formação Avançada em Gestão e Economia da Universidade de Évora), a prominent research center in management and economics in Portugal.

• Consciousness Studies
• Time Perception
• Visual Awareness
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Dr. Ishan Singhal is a Research Fellow (Informatics) at the School of Engineering and Informatics, University of Sussex. His academic work bridges cognitive neuroscience, consciousness studies, and philosophy of mind, with a specialized focus on time perception and visual awareness. Dr. Singhal's research interests center on temporal phenomenology and the neural mechanisms underlying consciousness. His work explores how humans perceive and process time across multiple scales, from milliseconds to seconds, and how these temporal processes relate to conscious experience. He has made significant contributions to understanding flicker frequency modulation in visual awareness, duration perception during perceptual switches, and the relationship between temporal hierarchy and consciousness. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on the intersection of time perception and consciousness, with a notable trend toward developing integrated theoretical frameworks that connect subjective experience with neural mechanisms. Dr. Singhal's work often challenges conventional views, such as the notion that 'there is no sense organ for time,' arguing instead for specific neural mechanisms dedicated to temporal processing. Dr. Singhal is currently funded by a substantial European Union grant titled 'Computational Neurophenomenology: Explaining Conscious Experiences in terms of Neural Mechanisms' (2022-2028), which supports interdisciplinary research connecting computational modeling with phenomenological approaches to consciousness. His primary collaborator appears to be Dr. N. Srinivasan, with whom he has published extensively across multiple years. Students interested in working with Dr. Singhal would find opportunities in his EU-funded project, particularly in experimental studies of temporal perception, neural correlates of visual awareness, computational modeling of time-consciousness, and philosophical investigations of temporal phenomenology. His research group offers interdisciplinary training at the cutting edge of consciousness science.

ZHOU ChunshengView profile

Professor

• Capital Operations
• Chinese Economy
• Exchange Markets
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Professor Zhou Chunsheng serves as Professor of Finance, Associate Dean for Executive Education Programs, Executive Academic Director for the Executive MBA Program, and Chairman of CKGSB Educational Foundation at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB). He holds a PhD in Economics (Finance) from Princeton University (1995) and previously held professorships at Peking University's Guanghua School of Management alongside roles at the China Securities Regulatory Commission and US Federal Reserve. His educational trajectory culminated in a Princeton University doctorate. Prior academic appointments include the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University, complemented by regulatory experience at China's securities commission and the US central bank. Professor Zhou's research spans Capital Operations, Chinese Economy, Exchange Markets, Financial Derivative Tools, Financial Investment, and Mergers and Acquisitions, with particular emphasis on empirical finance applications in emerging markets. His work bridges theoretical models with practical Chinese market dynamics, especially regarding market efficiency and risk management frameworks. His publication record from 1999-2004 reveals consistent contributions to asset pricing theory, credit risk modeling, and macro-finance interfaces, with increasing focus on Chinese market applications over time. The research demonstrates methodological rigor in addressing market imperfections and structural economic phenomena. Key honors include: Princeton University Honorific Fellowship (1994-1995) Global Finance Association Best Paper Award (2001) National Excellent Young Researcher Grant, China (2003) Professor Zhou actively teaches Executive Education, EMBA, and FMBA programs while leading CKGSB's executive education initiatives. His recent thought leadership examines China's digital economy transformation, limitless supply economics, and AI-driven business scaling through media engagements including CGTN interviews and CKGSB Knowledge publications, demonstrating ongoing scholarly impact beyond traditional academia.

• Schizophrenia
• Cognitive Training
• Psychosis
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Keith H Nuechterlein is a Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He serves as Principal Investigator on multiple National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded research projects focused on schizophrenia and psychosis, including several R01 grants from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Dr. Nuechterlein's primary research interests center on cognitive impairments in schizophrenia, particularly in first-episode psychosis. His work investigates how cognitive training, aerobic exercise, and other interventions can improve cognitive function and real-world outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between cognitive deficits and functional outcomes, the development of cognitive assessment tools like the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery, and the role of motivation in treatment engagement. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on innovative interventions for first-episode schizophrenia, with particular attention to the combination of cognitive training and aerobic exercise. His research employs diverse methodologies including clinical trials, neuroimaging, and analysis of genetic and physiological markers. A notable trend across his recent work is the examination of how intrinsic motivation influences treatment outcomes and the exploration of brain-body connections in schizophrenia pathophysiology. Dr. Nuechterlein has served as Principal Investigator on multiple major research grants totaling millions of dollars in funding, including the current R01 MH130848 ( Improving Cognition Through Telehealth Aerobic Exercise and Cognitive Training After a First Schizophrenia Episode ) and R01 MH129351 ( Determining the Role of Social Reward Learning in Social Anhedonia in First-Episode Psychosis ). His research program has consistently focused on translating basic science findings into clinical interventions that improve functional outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia.

• Motor Control
• Cognitive Control
• Parkinson's Disease Research
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Dr. Arun Singh serves as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences and Department of Neuroscience at the Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota. His research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying motor and cognitive impairments in Parkinson's disease using advanced neurophysiological techniques and neuromodulation approaches. Dr. Singh's educational background includes: Postdoctoral training in Neuroscience at Emory University (2016) Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich (2011) M.S. in Biotechnology from Devi Ahilya University (2006) B.S. in Biology from Bundelkhand University (2002) His research program investigates the oscillatory nature of fronto-cortical regions and associated networks in Parkinson's disease, with particular emphasis on how cerebellar and cortical oscillations relate to motor and cognitive symptoms. The Singh Lab employs EEG and non-invasive neuromodulation (TMS/tES) to study gait, balance, and cognitive control in Parkinson's patients, with special focus on freezing of gait phenomena. Current projects examine neural correlates during dual-task performance and the effects of various neuromodulation approaches on motor and cognitive function. Analysis of Dr. Singh's publication record reveals consistent focus on neural oscillations in Parkinson's disease, particularly cerebellar and cortical activity patterns during motor and cognitive tasks. His work increasingly incorporates advanced analytical approaches including graph theory and machine learning to identify biomarkers and improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for movement disorders. Dr. Singh's scientific contributions have been recognized with numerous awards including multiple travel awards from the Movement Disorder Society and World Parkinson Congress, a Best Publication Award from LMU Munich, and prestigious fellowships from German and Indian research organizations. Dr. Singh leads the Motor and Cognitive Control Laboratory, founded in March 2020 at USD with a second location opened in Sioux Falls in March 2023. His current research is supported by grants from the Seed for Success Foundation (2023) and Center for Brain and Behavioral Research (2021-2022). The lab actively recruits graduate students and research assistants for ongoing projects examining motor-cognitive interactions in neurodegenerative conditions using state-of-the-art neurophysiological equipment including wireless EEG, fNIRS, and neuromodulation systems.

Benedetto FarinaView profile

Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Neurophysiology of Psychopathology
• Trauma and Dissociation
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Benedetto Farina is a Full Professor of Clinical Psychology at Università Europea di Roma with extensive international engagements. His academic roles include: Teaching at Universitat de Barcelona's Master Course on Cognitive Social Therapy Scientific Advisory Board membership for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation Editorial positions at four peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Trauma and Dissociation and Clinical Neuropsychiatry His research focuses on three interconnected domains: Neurophysiology of Psychopathology : Investigating EEG correlates of trauma, dissociation, and eating disorders through advanced connectivity analyses Attachment and Trauma : Examining disintegrative pathogenic processes in developmental trauma using neurobiological frameworks Psychotherapy Mechanisms : Studying relational foundations of therapeutic interventions and metacognitive development Farina's 100+ publications demonstrate consistent focus on neuro-clinical interfaces. Recent work (2018-2020) emphasizes quantitative EEG studies of religious coping, cannabis use neurophysiology, default mode network alterations in anxiety/depression, and attachment memory impacts. Methodologically, 80% of recent articles utilize EEG/neuroimaging techniques applied to clinical populations. He maintains active teaching responsibilities across 20+ psychotherapy specialization programs internationally. His seminars on trauma and dissociation have been delivered to academic institutions and healthcare organizations worldwide for over 15 years.