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Yingying ChenView profile

Professor

• Smart Healthcare
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Cyber Security
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Yingying (Jennifer) Chen is a Distinguished Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rutgers University, affiliated with the Wireless Information Network Laboratory (WINLAB) and the DAISY Lab. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Rutgers University (2007). Her research focuses on Smart Healthcare, IoT, Cyber Security, Machine Learning, and AR/VR Security, with over 300 publications and multiple patents. Key roles include Associate Director of WINLAB, Fellow of ACM, IEEE, and AAIA, and recipient of the NSF CAREER Award (2010), Henry Morton Teaching Award (2017), and ACM Distinguished Scientist distinction. Awards also include the 2024 ACM Fellow and NAI Fellow (2022). Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary applications, such as AR/VR privacy attacks, adversarial machine learning defenses, and edge computing. Notable grants include NSF projects on AI on edge devices, NextG-enabled manufacturing, and healthcare system design. She advises Ph.D. students and collaborates with industry on testbeds like the Community-based Edge Sensing Testbed (NSF CCRI). Current research explores AI-driven sensing, privacy in immersive technologies, and robust multi-model analytics. Publications span top venues like ACM MobiCom, IEEE INFOCOM, and IEEE S&P. Labs include DAISY Lab (data analysis & security) and collaborations with WINLAB for wireless innovation. She serves on editorial boards of IEEE/ACM Transactions and organizes conferences like ACM MobiCom and IEEE ICDCS.

Megan SkeltonView profile

Research Fellow

• Mental Health
• Genetics
• Depression
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Dr. Megan Skelton is a Research Fellow at King’s College London’s Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre (SGDP), affiliated with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. She holds a PhD in Psychology from King’s College London, funded by the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre. Her research focuses on leveraging genetic data and longitudinal medical records to study anxiety, depression, and treatment responses, particularly via genome-wide association studies (GWAS), polygenic scoring, and structural equation modeling. Current projects in Prof. Thalia Eley’s EDIT Lab involve prediction modeling, GWAS meta-analyses, and medical record linkage. Education: BSc Psychology (First Class, University of Leeds), MSc Genes, Environment and Development in Psychology (Distinction, King’s College London). Research experience includes roles at the University of Leeds (2011–2017) and King’s College London (2017–present). Awards include the British Psychological Society Undergraduate Award (2014) and Wellcome Trust Biomedical Vacation Scholarship (2013). Key research themes include anxiety/depression comorbidity, treatment efficacy measurement, and understanding genetic influences on mental health outcomes. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health & Wellbeing) through advancements in personalized mental health care.

Joel TownView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Psychotherapy Efficacy
• Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Emotional Processing in Mental Health
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Dr. Joel Town is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and cross-appointed in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University . He holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of York and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) from the University of Sheffield. Education: BSc (Hons) in Psychology, University of York, England Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Sheffield, England Dr. Town's research focuses on psychotherapy outcome research , mechanisms of change in psychotherapy , and psychological treatments for depression and medically unexplained symptoms . He specializes in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) , examining its efficacy for conditions like treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and somatic symptom disorders. His work includes clinical trials , systematic reviews , and meta-analyses to evaluate therapeutic processes and outcomes. His recent publications highlight ISTDP applications for personality disorders, anxiety, chronic pain, and eating disorders. Key trends include emotional processing , therapeutic alliance dynamics , and cost-effectiveness of brief interventions . Dr. Town also explores how unconscious emotional conflicts influence treatment outcomes. As a clinician, he serves as the lead clinical psychologist at the Medically Unexplained Symptoms Clinic, QE-II Health Science Centre, and as Director of Dynamic Health Psychological Services, Halifax . He supervises clinical psychology interns and practicum students and contributes as a Consulting Editor for journals like Psychotherapy and Psychotherapy Research .

• Neuroscience
• Metabolism
• Behavioral Neuroscience
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Dr. Paulius Viskaitis is a Researcher affiliated with the Rehabilitation Engineering Lab at ETH Zürich's Department of Health Sciences and Technology. His work focuses on the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying metabolic regulation, motor behavior, and neurological disorders. Key research areas include orexin neuron dynamics, hypothalamic circuitry, and their roles in movement, energy homeostasis, and epilepsy mitigation. His studies integrate experimental neuroscience with engineering approaches, exploring how neural networks encode metabolic states and behavioral outputs. Notable contributions include identifying orexin neurons' roles in blood glucose tracking and seizure suppression. Current research emphasizes translational applications in rehabilitation engineering and neurotherapeutic strategies. Dr. Viskaitis collaborates across disciplines, leveraging mouse models to investigate neural circuits governing feeding, locomotion, and decision-making. His findings bridge basic neuroscience with clinical applications, particularly in metabolic and motor disorders.

Paulina BanaszkiewiczView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Psychology of Emotions
• Jealousy
• Gender Studies
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Dr. Paulina Banaszkiewicz is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Emotional and Personality Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. She holds a PhD in Psychology and focuses on emotion, jealousy, and consensual non-monogamy. Current Role: Senior Lecturer at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University Research Areas: Romantic jealousy, consensual non-monogamy, orthorexia, generational differences, attachment, and gender studies. Her research explores how biological and psychological gender differences influence romantic jealousy, with recent studies on polyamory and ambiguity tolerance. She has published extensively on emotional fluency and relational dynamics. Notable awards include the Rector's Individual Award (2023) . She collaborates on YouTube through the educational channel Niemono Podcast and has participated in numerous conferences. Scientific Awards: Rector's Individual Award 2023

Stanley HueyView profile

Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Cultural Psychology
• Mental Health Interventions
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Stanley Huey is a Professor of Psychology and American Studies & Ethnicity at the University of Southern California (USC), affiliated with the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA (1998) and joined USC in 2000. His research focuses on psychotherapy outcomes, culturally responsive treatments for ethnic minorities, and interventions targeting gang-involved youth and criminal justice populations. Dr. Huey’s educational background includes a B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology from UC Berkeley (1990), an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA (1994), and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA (1998). His work bridges clinical practice, cultural competence, and community-based interventions. Key research areas include: Culture’s role in psychotherapy efficacy Mental health disparities among Asian Americans and African Americans Adverse effects of gang-focused interventions Cognitive-behavioral therapy adaptations for diverse populations Psychosocial interventions for youth violence prevention His publications span over 60 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, emphasizing meta-analyses of intervention effectiveness and culturally tailored treatments. Notable works include a 2018 meta-analysis of Asian American mental health interventions and a 2019 review of evidence-based practices for ethnic minority youth. Awards and grants: While specific awards aren’t listed, his sustained research output indicates recognition in clinical psychology and cultural competence domains. His lab focuses on translational research, partnering with community organizations for intervention development. Dr. Huey leads USC’s clinical psychology training programs, emphasizing culturally responsive practice. His lab collaborates with criminal justice agencies and schools to implement evidence-based interventions in high-risk communities.

Clarissa OngView profile

Assistant Professor

• Process-Based Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
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Dr. Clarissa Ong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville. Her research focuses on process-based therapy (PBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (e.g., OCD, perfectionism, hoarding). She aims to develop personalized, accessible treatments that address mental health disparities. Dr. Ong’s work emphasizes understanding why treatments succeed or fail, particularly for minoritized populations. Education: 2022: Postdoctoral Associate, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University 2021: Ph.D., Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Utah State University 2020: Predoctoral Internship, McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School 2018: M.S., Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Utah State University Research Interests: Dr. Ong’s work integrates randomized controlled trials, process-of-change analyses, and single-subject designs to improve treatment efficacy. She investigates psychological flexibility, treatment personalization, and barriers to evidence-based interventions. Her research spans hoarding disorder, perfectionism-driven anxiety, and the role of sociodemographic factors in mental health outcomes. Labs/Teams: Dr. Ong directs the POIS Lab , which studies process-based interventions for OCD, hoarding, and related conditions. Undergraduate research assistant positions and graduate student applications are regularly available through the lab website. Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not provided, her research has examined treatment outcomes in virtual partial hospital programs and telepsychotherapy for trichotillomania. She collaborates on projects addressing audiologists’ communication with parents of children with hearing loss.

Erica C JansenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sleep
• Nutrition
• Dietary Patterns
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Dr. Erica C Jansen serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and holds a secondary appointment as Research Assistant Professor in Neurology. Her work bridges nutritional epidemiology and sleep science, focusing on lifespan health impacts with specialized attention to adolescent and women's health outcomes. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health (2016) MPH in Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health (2014) BS in Biology, Hope College (2012) Dr. Jansen's research program centers on bidirectional sleep-nutrition interactions and their cardiometabolic consequences. Key pillars include: Early-life nutritional environments and puberty timing Objective sleep metrics (duration, timing, quality) and cardiometabolic risk Epigenetic mechanisms in sleep-diet-health pathways Toxicant exposures through dietary sources Life-stage specific analyses (adolescence, pregnancy, midlife) She primarily leverages the ELEMENT cohort—a 25+ year Mexican birth cohort—and complementary datasets like NHANES and BioCycle. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent methodological approaches: Integration of actigraphy for objective sleep measurement Dietary pattern analysis over single-nutrient approaches Epigenome-wide assessments of circadian genes Focus on health disparities through socioeconomic and environmental lenses Strong emphasis on Mexican and US minority populations Her work increasingly incorporates machine learning for sleep data analysis and examines policy-relevant questions like food expenditure patterns. Current funding includes: NHLBI K01 grant (K01HL151673) examining sleep-cardiometabolic links in adolescents Gilmore Grant and MNORC Pilot funding for circadian gene methylation studies in pregnancy and midlife Dr. Jansen actively mentors through: NUTR703: Guiding MS students in thesis development and scientific communication PUBHLTH417: Teaching undergraduates to investigate sleep-nutrition interplay through hands-on research Her collaborative network spans Michigan Medicine, environmental health scientists, and international cohorts studying developmental origins of health. Her research team operates within the ELEMENT study infrastructure and partners with clinical departments to translate findings into public health interventions targeting sleep hygiene and dietary patterns for cardiometabolic risk reduction.

Julien DelarueView profile

Associate Professor

• Sensory Science
• Consumer Behavior
• Food Technology
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Julien Delarue is an Associate Professor in Sensory & Consumer Science at the University of California, Davis. Formerly a Professor at AgroParisTech (Université Paris-Saclay), he specializes in sensory perception, consumer preferences, and contextual influences on food evaluation. His work integrates immersive environments and digital tools to study how context shapes hedonic measures and drives healthy/sustainable food choices. Research Focus: Delarue's studies address sensory determinants of food preferences, leveraging methods like rapid profiling and contextual testing. He explores category labels' impact on consumer expectations, sensory complexity in desserts, and the role of non-verbal evaluation (e.g., facial expressions) in assessing novel products. Leadership: He served as Chair of the French Society for Sensory Analysis (SFAS) and the European Sensory Science Society (E3S), advocating for rigorous methodologies in sensory evaluation. His interdisciplinary approach bridges food science, consumer behavior, and data science. Key Themes: Publications emphasize ecological validity in testing, sensory-led reformulation (e.g., cookies, pizzas), and the interplay between product context and perception. Recent work investigates non-dairy milk labeling, sports nutrition products, and child food preferences.

Bo LiView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Neural circuits
• Synaptic plasticity
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Bo Li is the Robert Lourie Professor of Neuroscience at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) in the School of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on the neural circuits underlying cognitive function and dysfunction related to anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and autism, with particular emphasis on synaptic mechanisms and rodent behavioral models. He earned his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia in 2003. Education: Ph.D., Neuroscience, University of British Columbia (2003) M.Sc., Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1997) B.Sc., Medicine, Jining Medical College (1992) Li's lab integrates in vitro and in vivo electrophysiology, imaging, molecular and genetic techniques, optogenetics, and chemogenetics to probe fear and reward circuits in rodent brains. His work examines how these circuits contribute to adaptive and maladaptive behaviors, with significant implications for understanding mental disorders. Recent publications highlight his exploration of the vitamin B6 pathway in cancer, opioid neuropeptide dynamics in motivation, and area postrema neurons in brain-body interactions. His research also addresses salience assignment through striatal-amygdala circuits and dietary choice regulation via neurotensin neurons in the extended amygdala. Scientific awards include: HFSP Research Grant awards 2015 NARSAD Independent Investigator grant WSBS Teaching Award 2015 Students in his lab include Sara Boyle, Mingzhe Liu, and Danielle van de Lisdonk. His work has been supported by NIH BRAIN Initiative grants and involves collaborations across multiple CSHL laboratories.

Ece GençView profile

Professor

• Pharmacology
• Neuroscience
• Genetics
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Prof. Ece Genç is a distinguished academic at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Pharmacology. With a career spanning over four decades, she has held faculty positions at Istanbul University (1974-2004) and visiting roles at institutions like the National Institutes of Health (1989) and University of California, Irvine (1982). Education : B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Boğaziçi University (1973) Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Istanbul University (1977) Her research focuses on neuropharmacology , genetic influences on drug response , and metabolic-neurological interactions . Key areas include opioid-dopamine-GABA pathways, statin therapy variability, and genetic risk factors for sleep apnea and obesity. Her work bridges clinical pharmacology , neuroscience , and genetics through animal models and population studies. Her recent publications analyze warfarin dosing (2019), obesity genetics (2017-2018), and oxidative stress in diabetes (2010). These studies span SCI/SSCI journals , emphasizing pharmacogenomics and translational research. Scientific Awards : Service Award, Istanbul University (for 40+ years in pharmacology) Contributions to Turkish Pharmacology Association Prof. Genç has supervised 5+ theses, led 3+ grants (e.g., TÜBİTAK 1003 project), and authored 4+ books. She served as Head of Clinical Pharmacology at Yeditepe University (2005) and collaborated with Max-Planck Institute (1979).

Carrie R FerrarioView profile

Associate Professor

• Neurobiology of motivation
• Obesity research
• Addiction neuroscience
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Dr. Carrie R. Ferrario is a dual-appointed Associate Professor at the University of Michigan, holding positions in both the Medical School's Department of Pharmacology and the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Department of Psychology . She leads the Ferrario Lab, which investigates the neurobiological intersections of obesity and drug addiction, focusing on glutamatergic transmission in the striatum. Education : Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Michigan Medical School (2012) and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (2008) Research Focus : Her work integrates addiction neuroscience, learning theory, and feeding behavior to explore how sugary/fatty foods alter brain function, particularly in relation to individual susceptibility to obesity and parallels between eating urges and substance abuse mechanisms. Scientific Awards : 2023 John J. Abel Award in Pharmacology Collaborations : Co-Director of the NIDA-funded Biology of Drug Abuse Postdoctoral T32 program, with affiliations in the Domino Addiction Research Center, Neuroscience Graduate Program, and Multidisciplinary Training Program in Basic Diabetes Research. Her lab employs advanced behavioral and neurochemical analyses to study motivation and plasticity in obesity and addiction contexts.

Andrew C. ShinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Metabolic Health
• Neuroendocrinology
• Branched-Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) Metabolism
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Andrew C. Shin is an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University within the Department of Nutritional Sciences . His work bridges metabolic health , neuroendocrinology , and neurodegenerative diseases , with a focus on how the brain regulates glucose homeostasis , BCAA metabolism , and bariatric surgery mechanisms . Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Michigan State University (2008) Postdoctoral Fellow, Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Dr. Shin’s research explores the neural pathways involved in appetite regulation , nutrient partitioning , and metabolic resistance . His NIH-funded projects investigate insulin signaling in POMC neurons , BCAA dynamics , and nicotine’s metabolic effects . Recent work highlights the role of the autonomic nervous system in BCAA regulation and its implications for obesity and diabetes . His 15 most recent publications reflect a focus on AI applications in nutrition , BCAA-related pathologies , Alzheimer’s disease , and metabolic surgery outcomes . Key themes include neuroendocrine control , nutritional interventions , and environmental impacts on metabolism . Scientific Awards NIH K01 Award Dr. Shin directs the Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Facility and collaborates on synbiotic trials for cognitive aging . His work spans basic science and translational research , addressing metabolic disorders and their neurological consequences .

Xiaobo LiView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Medical Imaging
• Machine Learning Applications in Neurology
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Xiaobo Li is a Professor in the Department of Bio-Medical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Aided Geometric Design from the University of Birmingham and a B.S. in Automation from Nanjing University of Aeronautics, their research bridges computational methods with neuroimaging and psychiatric disorder analysis. Ph.D., University of Birmingham (Computer Aided Geometric Design, 2004) B.S., Nanjing University of Aeronautics (Automation, 1999) Dr. Li’s work focuses on applying machine learning and graph theory to understand brain network abnormalities in conditions like ADHD , schizophrenia , and traumatic brain injury . Their studies analyze structural-functional connectivity , reward processing , and gut-brain axis interactions using fMRI , fNIRS , and diffusion tensor imaging . Recent publications highlight their development of tools like the GAT-FD MATLAB toolbox for brain network analysis and their exploration of multimodal MRI in schizophrenia diagnosis. They also investigate the neurobiological effects of photobiomodulation and vision therapy interventions.

Arnaud WismanView profile

Lecturer

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Human Mating Motivation
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Dr. Arnaud Wisman is a Lecturer in Psychology and the Internationalisation, Erasmus and European Degrees Co-ordinator at the University of Kent's School of Psychology. His office is located in Woodlands Room F.05, Keynes College. He is an active researcher with affiliations visible on Academia.edu and ResearchGate, and his ORCID iD is 0000-0002-7197-9207. His research explores Evolutionary and Social Psychology, with emphasis on: Human mating motivation : How sexual arousal influences short-term mating strategies in men. Chemosignal psychology : The role of scent (e.g., putrescine, sexual arousal signals) in human behavior and threat detection. Existential self-regulation : Terror Management Theory (TMT), mortality salience, and coping mechanisms like creativity or maladaptive behaviors. His publications predominantly investigate evolutionary adaptations in social behavior, with recurring themes of mortality awareness, mating strategies, and olfactory communication. Articles use experimental methods to analyze cross-cultural, physiological, and psychological responses to existential threats. He supervises graduate research, including current student Brad Johnson (death awareness and hope) and past student Dr. Rotem Perach (creativity as existential anxiety buffer). No grants or lab details are mentioned.