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Sanne KerstenView profile

Researcher

• Arts Education
• Special Education
• Neurodiversity
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Sanne Kersten is a researcher and coordinator at the Art Education Research Group of the Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK), affiliated with the Academy of Theater and Dance. Her work focuses on ArtsSciences education, neurodiversity, and inclusive pedagogy, particularly for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). She leads the Arts Beyond Ableism initiative addressing systemic ableism in arts and education, and coordinates the THIRD research program exploring advanced educational frameworks. Kersten has authored/co-authored influential publications like 'Designing Wicked Arts Education' (2024) and contributed to international conferences across Europe and North America. Her research emphasizes designing educational models that align with neurodiverse learners' strengths, such as solution-oriented thinking and technical aptitudes. Recent work includes evaluating ArtsSciences programs in special secondary education and developing reciprocal learning methodologies. Kersten's publications span peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, and media interviews discussing topics like dance-based language development and contemporary theater pedagogy. Key contributions include co-developing the 'ArtsSciences Unlocked' framework (2022), which maps design principles for inclusive arts education. She also collaborates with educational institutions and cultural organizations to implement innovative teaching strategies. Current projects explore unlearning ableism through arts practices and advancing digital art education tools.

• Cognitive Rehabilitation
• Prosthetics and Assistive Technology
• Neurological Rehabilitation
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Helen Lindner is a Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at Örebro University (Sweden), with academic qualifications including BSc Pharmacology (University College London), MSc Medical Informatics (University of London), BSc Occupational Therapy (Örebro University), and a PhD in Medical Sciences (Örebro University). She specializes in cognitive rehabilitation for patients with mild-to-severe cognitive impairments and conducts clinical work at Region Örebro County's Adult Habilitation Centre, focusing on autism spectrum disorders. Her primary research areas involve cognitive function analysis in individuals with multiple disabilities and the learning processes associated with multifunctional prosthetic hands. She employs eye-tracking technology and motion analysis to study attention, visuospatial skills, and cognitive load. Key collaborations include projects with Kobe Gakuin University (Japan), Harvard Medical School (USA), and the University of Cambridge (UK). Notable research contributions include studies on prosthetic hand usability, the ACMC assessment tool, and the integration of eye-tracking into clinical practice. Her work has been presented at global conferences such as the World Congress of Occupational Therapists (Paris, 2022) and the International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition (2021). Lindner coordinates a BSc course on occupational therapy for patients with cognitive/psychiatric/neurodevelopmental disorders and teaches pharmacology's role in occupational therapy interventions. She is affiliated with the WellCET research group focused on wellbeing promotion through care environments and technologies.

Andrew GouldstoneView profile

Professor

• Biomechanics
• Material Science
• Engineering Mechanics
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Andrew Gouldstone is a Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on biomechanics, material science, and engineering mechanics with specializations in lung mechanics, thermal spray coatings, and heterogeneous systems. He holds a PhD from MIT (2001) and conducted postdoctoral work at Harvard School of Public Health. His work is funded by NSF grants including a CAREER Award (2005). Education includes B.S. and Ph.D. from MIT's Materials Science & Engineering (1996, 2001), followed by NIH postdoctoral research at Harvard. He previously served as faculty at SUNY Stony Brook (2003-2007) before joining Northeastern. Awards include 2022 Faculty Research Team Award and 2014 COE Fellow. Research projects span sub-THz satellite networks (NSF-funded), lung mechanics via indentation studies, and thermal spray coating mechanics. His lab uses optical coherence tomography for lung deformation analysis and explores nanoporous metallic surfaces through thermal spray innovation. He advises student groups like Northeastern Electric Racing and mentors PEAK Experiences scholars. Key contributions include understanding atelectasis mechanics in lungs, bubble dynamics in metallic splats, and interdisciplinary programs like Bringing Education and Lifelong Learning to Adults (BELLA). Current grants include $750K NSF support for sub-THz satellite communication platforms.

Joanne SmithView profile

Assistant Professor

• Psychology
• Experimental Psychology
• Developmental Sport Sciences
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Dr. Joanne Smith is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Human Movement Sciences. She serves as Research Coordinator at the Center for Human Movement Sciences and holds a dual role as lecturer. Her expertise spans Psychology, Experimental Psychology, and Developmental Sport Sciences, with a focus on perception-action dynamics, perceptual-motor development, and the cognitive impacts of physical activity in children. Education: BSc HONS in Applied Sport Sciences (University of Edinburgh) MSc (by Research) in Education (University of Edinburgh) PhD in Physical Education, Sport and Leisure Studies (University of Edinburgh) Research Interests: Perceptual-motor development in children Physical activity and cognitive outcomes Motor learning and coordination patterns Interventions for children with learning disorders Her work bridges experimental psychology and applied sport sciences, emphasizing practical implications for education and health. Teaching: Master's courses: Structural Equation Modelling, Development, Perception, and Action in Sports Bachelor's courses: Introduction to Human Movement Sciences Supervision of research dissertations at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels Labs/Teams: Center for Human Movement Sciences (UMCG), Groningen.

• Physical Education Pedagogy
• Student Motivation
• Achievement Goals Theory
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Ping Xiang is a Professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University, specializing in physical education pedagogy and student motivation. He holds a Ph.D. from Louisiana State University (1996), an M.Ed. from Shanghai Institute of Physical Education (1987), and a B.Ed. from Hunan Teachers University (1981). His career includes roles from Graduate Assistant (1991-1996) to his current full professorship (2011-present). Research interests focus on achievement goals theory, student motivation in physical education, and health-promoting physical activity. He has advised six doctoral students and published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including work on video game-based exercise for children, mastery-approach goals in underserved youth, and gender stereotypes in physical education. Notable awards include the SHAPE America Curriculum Honor Award (2019) and Fellow status in the AAHPERD Research Consortium (1999). He has led grants like 'The Development of Pre-Service Physical Education Teachers' Self-Efficacy Beliefs' (2010-2011) and served as Associate Editor for Journal of Sport and Health Science (2015-2019). His leadership roles include Chair of the Metzler-Freedman Outstanding Paper Award Committee (2009) and President of the International Chinese Society for Physical Activities and Health (2009). Key contributions include longitudinal studies on student motivation trajectories and innovative curriculum design integrating achievement goals theory. His work emphasizes practical applications in K-12 education and at-risk youth interventions.

Jeremy LawView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Developmental Disabilities
• Literacy
• Dyslexia
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Dr. Jeremy Law is a Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Glasgow, currently affiliated with the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability. He holds a position in the School of Education and focuses on developmental disabilities, literacy, and dyslexia research. His work explores cognitive mechanisms underlying reading success and interventions for struggling learners. Law leads a Carnegie Trust-funded project investigating morphological processing in dyslexic adults and collaborates with institutions like Coventry University. He publishes in journals such as Learning and Instruction and Frontiers in Psychology, with a focus on topics including reading comprehension resiliency, morphological awareness, and auditory processing deficits in dyslexia. Education background and roles: While formal academic qualifications are not detailed in the provided text, Law’s research and teaching roles at the University of Glasgow indicate a strong academic background in education and developmental psychology. He teaches courses like Child Development and Literacy modules. Research interests center on early reading development, cognitive factors in dyslexia compensation, and evidence-based interventions. His recent work examines vocabulary’s role in resiliency among adolescents with dyslexia and the impact of socioeconomic status on learning outcomes. Law also addresses policy challenges in creating dyslexia-friendly educational environments in Scotland. Grants include a Carnegie Research Incentive Grant (2018) and College Strategic Research Fund awards. His collaborative projects involve researchers from institutions across Europe and Saudi Arabia, focusing on multilingual literacy challenges and teacher training in special education contexts.

Steven J HarrisonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Experimental Psychology
• Ecological Psychology
• Dynamical Systems Theory
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Steven J. Harrison is an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut with joint appointments in the Doctoral Physical Therapy Program and Department of Psychological Sciences . He serves as the Associate Director of the Center for the Ecological Study of Perception and Action (CESPA) and coordinates the DPT Student Capstone Research. Research Expertise: Experimental & Ecological Psychology Dynamical Systems Theory Human Movement Variability Perception-Action Coupling Complex Systems Interpersonal Coordination Haptic/Visual Perception Publication Trends: Recent work focuses on haptic guidance systems for firefighters, gesture-speech physics, gait asymmetry effects on perception, and metastable coordination dynamics. Research integrates ecological psychology with applied technologies for balance and navigation improvement. Labs & Teams: Conducts research at the Perception-Action Research Laboratory (PARL) and its applied branch PARL-A on Horsebarn Hill. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on NIH-funded studies of multiagent coordination.

Hanna-Maija LapinkeroView profile

Researcher

• Psychology
• Educational Neuroscience
• Cognitive Aging
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Hanna-Maija Lapinkero is a Project Researcher at the University of Jyväskylä's Department of Teacher Education within the Faculty of Education and Psychology. Her research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, particularly exploring how physical activity and aging affect neural dynamics, attention, and executive functions. She collaborates with the InterLearn Centre of Excellence, investigating learning dynamics and interventions in educational settings. Research areas: Cognitive aging, neuroplasticity, developmental psychology, and the impact of physical activity on brain function. Her work bridges educational neuroscience and gerontology, analyzing neural correlates of cognitive processes like attention and memory in both elderly and adolescent populations. She has published in journals such as Human Brain Mapping and Brain Research , contributing to understanding how exercise and cognitive training influence brain activity in older adults. Key contributions include studies on the relationship between executive skills and neural dynamics in visual information processing, as well as the effects of physical fitness on anticipatory attention in adolescents. Lapinkero is part of the EarlyMath project, examining early mathematical skill development in children from infancy to school age, aiming to identify pathways leading to learning difficulties in mathematics.

Nichola CallowView profile

Professor

• Sport Psychology
• Imagery for Sport Performance
• Leadership
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Professor Nichola Callow is a renowned academic and leader in Sport Psychology at Bangor University, serving as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) since 2022. She holds a PhD and BSc from Bangor University and is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society. Her research focuses on imagery in sport performance, leadership dynamics, and resilience, with translational emphasis on elite athletes and medical applications. She leads the North Wales Medical School and oversees teaching, student experience, and employability. Education: BSc in Physical Education and Psychology (Bangor University, 1991) PGCE in Outdoor Activities and Science (1992) PhD in Sport Psychology (Bangor University, 2000) Research Interests: Professor Callow’s work integrates cognitive psychology and applied sport science, emphasizing imagery modalities (e.g., visual vs. kinesthetic), team cohesion, and resilience development. Her translational research addresses real-world challenges, such as athlete rehabilitation and leadership in expeditions. Recent projects include resilience-building through sport and interventions for rheumatology patients. Grants and Funding: £107,225 from City Football Services for academy football player effectiveness (2015-2021) £50,000 ESRC-funded study on resilience in youth via sport (2017-2020) £67,270 KESS maxi PhD on resilience in adventure expeditions (2015-2021) Labs and Collaborations: She directs the Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance and collaborates with organizations like Manchester City Football Club. Her leadership extends to academic governance, including roles as Dean of the College of Human Sciences and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Teaching & Learning.

Anne ArnettView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Anne Arnett, PhD, is a Scientist in the Division of Developmental Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. She leads the Arnett Lab, which is part of the Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience, focusing on brain-behavior relationships in children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, autism, and learning disorders. Her research integrates genetic, neurophysiological (EEG/ERP), and neuropsychological approaches to advance precision medicine for pediatric populations. Her research interests center on identifying neurocognitive and genetic etiologies of ADHD and autism, with a focus on early biomarkers that can predict developmental trajectories. She investigates individual differences in brain activity, attention regulation, and motor development, particularly through non-invasive EEG and cognitive testing. Her work aims to translate findings into personalized interventions and improved clinical care for children and families. Dr. Arnett’s recent publications reflect a strong trend in using advanced neurophysiological methods to understand heterogeneity in ADHD, including studies on EEG dynamics, genetic subtypes, comorbid conditions, and longitudinal neural stability. Her work spans clinical, genetic, and cognitive neuroscience domains, with increasing emphasis on precision diagnostics and preventative strategies. Member of the Faculty of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School Scientist, Division of Developmental Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital Wade Family Investigator in Child Psychology Dr. Arnett has received research funding from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the GRAMMY Museum Foundation, and the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation. She actively mentors postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and clinical research assistants. Her lab runs multiple studies including the Genomics Study, RACCOON Study, and PUMAA Study, focusing on genetics, rhythmic timing, and substance use prevention in youth with ADHD. The Arnett Lab is embedded within the Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience at Boston Children’s Hospital, located at Two Brookline Place. The team includes postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and clinical research assistants, and collaborates with labs such as the Doan Lab and Pranjić Lab. The lab emphasizes community engagement, public education through webinars and podcasts, and dissemination of findings to families and clinicians.

• Adapted Physical Activity
• Social Skill Development in Sports
• Special Education
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Melissa Alexander is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the College for Community Health, Montclair State University. She holds a PhD in Kinesiology from Michigan State University and prior degrees from Miami University, Ohio. Her research focuses on adapting physical education and sport programs for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities. Key areas include social skill development through sport participation, inclusive PE curriculum design, and practical assessment strategies for neurodiverse populations. Dr. Alexander has published extensively on motor learning adaptations in sports contexts, parental perspectives on inclusive sports programs, and strategies for athletic trainers working with disabled populations. Her work bridges theoretical motor behavior studies with applied interventions in educational and clinical settings. No specific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the profile text. Her teaching contributions include mentoring student teachers and advising on edTPA completion strategies.

Craig ParkesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE)
• Occupational Socialization Theory
• Teacher Recruitment/Retention
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Craig Parkes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Sport at the University of South Alabama's College of Education & Professional Studies. He holds an Ed.D. in Kinesiology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2018), following a M.Sc. in Health Education (Ithaca College, 2012) and B.A. in Physical Education (University of Wolverhampton, 2011). His teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, field experience, and reflective practice in preparing physical education professionals. Dr. Parkes' research focuses on occupational socialization theory's impact on physical education teacher recruitment/retention and pedagogy, with notable work on edTPA assessment challenges and teaching games for understanding (TGfU) methodologies. He has published 26 peer-reviewed articles and secured grants from the Spectrum Institute and ASAHPERD. Professional service includes roles as Health and Physical Education Program Coordinator at USA, CEPS Faculty Council member, and SYE Faculty Fellow. His outreach extends to collaborations with Alabama education agencies, local schools, and professional organizations like ASAHPERD (served as 2022-2023 Vice President for Physical Education). Prior to USA, he spent 6.5 years as an assistant teaching professor at Penn State University and taught in the UK's public school system. His practical experience includes over 20 years in soccer coaching and coach education.

Numan Bahadır KAYIŞOĞLUView profile

Associate Professor

• Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy
• Movement and Skill Teaching
• Physical Fitness

Prof. Dr. Numan Bahadır KAYIŞOĞLU is an Associate Professor at the Hasan Doğan College of Physical Education and Sports, Karabük University. He holds a Doctorate in Physical Education and Sports Education from Gazi University (2008), and postgraduate and undergraduate degrees from Ankara University. His academic roles include Department Head (2010–present) and Deputy Dean (2017–present). Research focuses on Physical Education Pedagogy Motor Skill Development Physical Fitness Measurement Key publications include studies on pandemic-era teaching effectiveness and sports imagery in wheelchair basketball. He has authored/co-authored 55+ publications, including books like Spor Araştırmalarında Farklı Perspektifler (2023). Awards include 17 recognitions from the Ministry of Youth and Sports for sports program excellence and university athletic achievements. Active in administrative roles like KBÜ Health Sciences Institute Board Member and faculty advisor to student sports clubs.

• Human Factors
• Cognitive Psychology
• Aging and Motor Control
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Dr Jessica O'Rielly is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (A) in the Department of Psychology at the University of Adelaide. Her research focuses on cognitive psychology, aging-related motor control, human-robot interaction, and augmented reality design. She holds a PhD and is affiliated with the Hughes building on North Terrace campus. Her research interests span experimental methodologies in health communication, neuromuscular aging dynamics, and human-autonomous system interactions. She has conducted randomized trials on physical activity messaging efficacy and explored oculomotor adaptations in aging populations. Recent work also addresses challenges in deep space habitation through human-robot collaboration frameworks. Publications since 2014 demonstrate a strong focus on sensorimotor control across the lifespan, with particular attention to age-related changes in visuomotor coordination, saccade dynamics, and human-autonomy teaming performance in AR environments. Her studies often employ experimental designs to quantify behavioral and physiological responses to environmental perturbations. While no specific grants or awards are listed in the directory entry, her work reflects interdisciplinary collaboration between psychology, neuroscience, and engineering disciplines. Lab affiliations are not explicitly stated, but her research likely involves motion capture facilities and experimental psychology laboratories at the University of Adelaide.

Amanda MahoneyView profile

Professor

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Psychology
• Verbal Behavior
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Dr. Amanda Mahoney is a Full Professor in the Applied Behavior Analysis program at The Chicago School's College of Graduate and Professional Studies. With a Ph.D. in Psychology from Western Michigan University (2012), she has extensive experience in applied behavior analysis across diverse contexts including autism intervention, animal training, and organizational behavior management. Her research focuses on stimulus categorization and equivalence (fairness/inequality) translational behavior analysis choice behavior applied animal behavior group behavior change Notable professional roles include: Associate Editor, The Psychological Record Former Associate Editor, Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice Guest Editor, Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior Reviewer for multiple behavior analytic journals