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• Experimental Psychology
• Psychophysiology
• Adult Attachment
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Selami Varol ÜLKER is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Neuromarketing Department at Uskudar University's College of Social Sciences and Business (SOBE). He holds a PhD in Psychology from Uskudar University (2021), following a Master's degree from Nişantaşı University (2017) and a BSc in Political Science from Yeditepe University (2011). His research focuses on experimental psychology, psychophysiology, and adult attachment, with notable work in neuromarketing and consumer neuroscience. He has supervised 15+ graduate theses on topics like virtual reality's impact on consumer behavior, psychophysiological effects of media content, and attachment theory applications. His academic roles include Deputy Director of SOBE, Head of the Neuromarketing Department, and member of multiple institutional committees. Research highlights include studies on cognitive behavioral therapy efficacy, virtual reality in retail, and climate change anxiety's influence on consumer choices. He actively participates in international conferences and has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Current projects explore empathy-driven design in neuromarketing and EEG applications in understanding consumer behavior. Notable contributions include co-editing In-silico Applications in EEG (CRC Press, 2024) and publishing in journals like International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction and Sustainability and Climate Change . His work bridges psychology with emerging technologies, emphasizing ethical considerations in AI-driven mental health tools and neuromarketing strategies.

Vladimir SloutskyView profile

Professor

• Conceptual Development
• Cognitive Development
• Language Development
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Dr. Vladimir Sloutsky is a Professor of Developmental Psychology at The Ohio State University. His research focuses on conceptual development, cognition-language interplay, and the mechanisms underlying category formation, memory, and generalization across developmental stages. He employs experimental methodologies with infants, children, and adults to explore how attention, memory, and learning evolve. Dr. Sloutsky holds a PhD from the University of Moscow and the Russian Academy of Education (1986), along with MA (1981) and BA (1980) degrees from the University of Moscow. His research interests include: Conceptual and category development Cognitive and linguistic processes in early childhood Memory binding and interference Attentional dynamics in learning His recent articles highlight themes such as memory precision in infants, attentional strategies in category learning, and the role of statistical regularities in language acquisition. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the Cognitive Science Society and the Association for Psychological Science, and holds the Huber Distinguished Fellowship at OSU. His work bridges developmental psychology with cognitive science, emphasizing how foundational cognitive mechanisms shape learning trajectories. Collaborations span experimental psychology, neuroscience, and education, with studies addressing both theoretical and applied questions in child development.

• Developmental Dyslexia
• Speech Pathology
• Special Educational Needs
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Assoc. Prof. Ekaterina Todorova is an Associate Professor at New Bulgarian University (NBU), specializing in speech pathology, developmental dyslexia, and special education needs. She has held academic roles at NBU since 2002, serving as Dean of the Undergraduate Faculty (2016–2020) and director of multiple academic programs. Her research focuses on language disorders in children, particularly dyslexia and articulation disorders, with over 60 publications including books, journal articles, and methodological guides. Education: PhD in Psychology (2006), Master's in Logopedics (1995). Professional Qualifications include certifications in Brain Gym therapy for dyslexia, diagnostic methods for learning disorders, and international Erasmus+ training in speech-language therapy. Key Projects: Led initiatives for dyslexia identification among NBU students, conducted eye-tracking studies on reading patterns in children, and developed adaptive literacy programs for children with severe physical disabilities. Active in policy roles like the Quality Commission and Faculty Council at NBU. Teaching: Currently teaches 'Journalism and Social Responsibility' and contributes to undergraduate and master's programs in Health Protection and Social Work.

Lauren CoveyView profile

Associate Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Bilingual Processing
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Lauren Covey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Montclair State University, part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Kansas and has been faculty since 2018. Her research focuses on why adult second language (L2) learners struggle more than children, employing cognitive neuroscience methods like EEG and eye-tracking to study real-time language processing. She co-directs the Experimental Linguistics Laboratory with Prof. Howell and emphasizes bilingual processing and individual differences in cognitive abilities. Her teaching includes courses in linguistics, second language acquisition, and cognitive science. Education: PhD in Linguistics (University of Kansas). Research interests span syntax, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and cognitive aspects of language learning. Recent projects include studies on bilingual switching costs, metaphor comprehension in bilinguals, and memory performance in Spanish-English speakers. Recent work highlights collaborations with students, such as presentations at the 2024 Student Research Symposium and capstone projects. She has contributed to pedagogical initiatives, including workshops on retrieval practice in teaching. The Experimental Linguistics Lab hosts undergraduate and graduate researchers, fostering applied and theoretical linguistic inquiry.

Yael ArbelView profile

Professor

• Developmental Language Disorders
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Executive Function
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Yael Arbel, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. She serves as Co-Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Group and Director of the PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences Program. Her research focuses on understanding executive functions in children with developmental language disorder (DLD), using neurophysiological methods like ERP and eye-tracking to identify learning mechanisms. Education: BA in Speech-Language Pathology (Tel-Aviv University), MS/PhD in Human Development and Communication Sciences (University of Texas at Dallas). Research Interests: Feedback processing in learning Neurophysiological correlates of DLD Intervention strategies for language impairments Executive function deficits in children Awards: 2021 Excellence in Research Award (MGH IHP), 2018 New Investigator Award. Secured over $5M in NIH grants for projects like R01 DC018295 and R15 DC016438. Labs: Leads the Arbel LEAD Lab, focusing on optimizing interventions for children with DLD through neuroimaging and behavioral studies. Collaborates with the Cognitive Neuroscience Group.

Michael PittsView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Consciousness Studies
• Sensation and Perception
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Michael Pitts is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Reed College, affiliated with the Division of Philosophy, Religion, Psychology, and Linguistics. He holds a Ph.D. from Colorado State University (2007) and completed postdoctoral training at UC San Diego's Institute for Neural Computation. His research focuses on the neural substrates of consciousness, employing EEG and behavioral techniques to study conscious vs. unconscious processing. Pitts co-leads the SCALP Lab with Enriqueta Canseco-Gonzalez, investigating sensation, cognition, and language processing. His teaching includes courses on cognitive neuroscience, attention, and consciousness research. Key research interests include electrophysiological correlates of awareness, attention mechanisms, and no-report paradigms. Recent grants include a Kavli Institute Innovative Research Grant (2010-2011) and postdoctoral training support from UCSD. His work has appeared in top journals like Science , Current Biology , and NeuroImage . Pitts collaborates internationally on adversarial testing of consciousness theories and maintains active participation in open science initiatives. Lab activities utilize 64-channel EEG systems to explore visual/auditory perception. Notable contributions include identifying the 'perceptual awareness negativity' ERP marker and advancing methodologies for isolating neural correlates of consciousness. Office hours are appointment-based via scheduling tools.

• Psychology of Language Processing
• Cognitive Function
• Chronic Illness
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Dr Joanne Ingram is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education and Social Sciences, University of the West of Scotland. Her research focuses on the psychology of language processing, including quantification, pragmatics, and eye-tracking methodologies. She has led international studies on the cognitive impacts of social isolation during the pandemic and long-COVID, funded by institutions like the Chief Scientist’s Office and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Current projects explore communication in aging populations, cross-linguistic pragmatics in Polish, and health messaging for chronic illness management. External roles include External Examiner positions at Bath Spa University and the University of Wolverhampton, alongside membership in the Young Academy of Scotland (Royal Society of Edinburgh). Research Interests: Dr Ingram’s work spans psycholinguistics, cognitive function in chronic illnesses, and applied research for public health (e.g., road safety campaigns). Her methodological expertise includes EEG, eye-tracking, and behavioral paradigms. She has contributed to over 38 peer-reviewed publications and actively engages with policy through roles like the Scottish Parliamentary Elections Steering Committee. Awards: Member of Young Academy of Scotland (2025–present) Grants: Funded projects include TraPSS (long-COVID cohort study), cognitive decline during lockdown (NIHR/CSO), and cross-cultural pandemic comparisons (RSE). Collaborations: Partnerships with NHS Research Scotland, local authorities (e.g., Renfrewshire Council), and corporate entities in marketing/branding. Her research also intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, addressing health and well-being through innovative interventions and cross-cultural analyses.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Clinical Neuroscience
• Neuropsychology
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Dr. Georgios Argyropoulos is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Stirling, part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh (2011) and completed postdoctoral research at the University of California, Irvine; Royal Holloway University of London; University College London; and the University of Oxford (2012-2020). His research focuses on cognitive and clinical neuroscience, particularly the role of cortico-cerebellar, cortico-striatal, and cortico-hippocampal circuits in sensorimotor, cognitive, and emotional behaviors. He employs structural/functional MRI, eye-tracking, TMS/tDCS, and behavioral tasks with healthy and brain-injured participants. Key research areas include episodic memory, speech/language processing, and oculomotor control. His work emphasizes translational neuroscience, linking neural mechanisms to clinical disorders such as limbic encephalitis and FOXP2-related speech disorders. He is affiliated with the Cognition in Complex Environments research group and contributes to the Living Well research theme. Recent publications highlight cerebellar contributions to psychiatric disorders, hippocampal network abnormalities, and translational approaches to speech disorders. Dr. Argyropoulos supervises PhD students in neuroscience topics such as memory systems, language disorders, and cerebellar function. His research bridges clinical and experimental neuroscience, aiming to advance therapeutic interventions for neurological and psychiatric conditions.

• Speech Perception
• Language Processing
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Daniel Kleinman is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Child Study Center within the Yale School of Medicine. He holds a PhD in Psychology & Cognitive Science from the University of California, San Diego and a BA in Linguistics & Cognitive Science from Pomona College. His research focuses on speech perception, language processing, and cognitive neuroscience, with particular emphasis on autism spectrum disorders and bilingualism. Dr. Kleinman completed postdoctoral training at Haskins Laboratories (2020), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2018), and University of California, San Diego (2015). His research utilizes advanced methodologies including eye-tracking, event-related potentials, and neuroimaging to investigate speech and language processing across different populations. His research interests span multiple areas including speech perception in autism spectrum disorders, bilingual language control, phonemic restoration, and the neural correlates of language processing. Dr. Kleinman's work often examines how visual and auditory information integrate during speech perception and how these processes differ in neurodiverse populations. Dr. Kleinman has published extensively on topics related to language processing, with recent work examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on language development, the temporal dynamics of bilingual language control, and neural correlates of speech perception in children with autism. His research shows consistent focus on methodological rigor while addressing clinically relevant questions about language development. His research has significant implications for understanding typical and atypical language development and may inform interventions for children with communication disorders, particularly those on the autism spectrum.

Iris BerentView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Science
• Linguistics
• Phonology
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Dr. Iris Berent is a Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University, where she investigates fundamental questions about human nature, language universals, and innate cognitive structures. Her interdisciplinary research bridges linguistics, cognitive science, and neuroscience through the Language and Mind Lab. Research Interests Berent’s work explores two primary lines of inquiry: (1) whether phonological principles are innate and shared across spoken and signed languages, and (2) how laypeople’s intuitive understanding of human nature may be biased by inborn cognitive mechanisms. This includes examining mind-body dualism, essentialist biases, and the psychological origins of philosophical problems like consciousness. Publications Her recent publications (2023-2025) examine phonological universals in dyslexia, mind-body illusions in AI vs humans, and the psychological basis of consciousness. These works span journals in cognitive science, linguistics, and neuroscience. Contact Email: i.berent@northeastern.edu Phone: 617.373.4033 Address: 125 NI (Nightingale Hall), Boston, MA 02115

Lew RobertView profile

Professor

• Lexicography
• Corpus Linguistics
• Dictionary Use
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Robert Lew is a Full Professor at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, where he has held academic positions since 1991. His career includes roles such as University Professor (2006–2019), Reader (1996–2006), and visiting appointments at Eastern Michigan University and other institutions. His research focuses on lexicography, corpus linguistics, and user studies in dictionary use. Lew has led major projects including the National Science Centre grant on online dictionary user research (2014–2017) and contributed to international initiatives like ELEXIS (Horizon 2020) and the KELLY Project. He has delivered over 50 conference presentations globally, including invited plenaries at venues such as the International Symposium in Lexicography (Aarhus) and the Asialex conferences. Lew has served on 26 international conference committees, examined 8 PhD theses, and reviewed for top journals like Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching . His awards include the AMU Rector’s research merit awards (2013–2016) and the Minister of National Education’s Award for Research Excellence (1997). Lew’s research integrates quantitative methods (e.g., eye-tracking studies) with lexicographical theory, emphasizing user-centric design for bilingual and learner dictionaries. His work bridges traditional and digital lexicon development, addressing challenges in multilingual vocabulary acquisition and digital tool effectiveness.

Bart HollebrandseView profile

Assistant Professor

• Linguistics
• Child Language
• Syntax
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Dr. Bart Hollebrandse is an Assistant Professor (tenured) in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Groningen, Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on Linguistics, Child Language, Syntax, Semantics, and Cognition, with a particular emphasis on recursion, quantification, and the relationship between language and Theory of Mind. He has held academic positions since 2000, including roles at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Smith College. Education: PhD in Linguistics (2000), University of Massachusetts Amherst MA in Linguistics (1993), Tilburg University Civil Engineering (1985), Delft University of Technology Research Interests: Hollebrandse investigates language acquisition, syntactic recursion, quantifier interpretation, and the role of language in cognitive development. He collaborates internationally, including with the University of Nantes and UMass Amherst. His work bridges experimental methods (e.g., eye-tracking) with formal linguistic theory. Key Awards: Drongo Award (2014) for outreach at Science Nemo Grants: CHLaSC (€1.5M), Alpha-stimulation (€75k), and multiple NWO/National Science Foundation projects Advising & Grants: Supervised over 50 theses, advised PhD committees globally, and led projects on recursion and quantification. His grants include CHLaSC (2006–2009) and collaborations with institutions like the University of Western Australia. Labs & Teams: Member of the Center for Language and Cognition Groningen and the School of Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience. Active in experimental linguistics, including iPad game-based studies on recursion and cognitive development.

Lili YuView profile

Lecturer

• Reading Comprehension
• Eye Movements
• Cross-Language Reading
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Lili Yu is a Lecturer at the School of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University, and a member of the Macquarie University Centre for Reading. Her research focuses on cognitive and perceptual processes underlying reading comprehension, employing eye-tracking methodologies to investigate how visual attention interacts with linguistic processing. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Tianjin Normal University (2014). Her research interests include: Eye movement patterns as indicators of reading comprehension Cross-language differences in reading strategies Misinformation retention in digital environments Multimodal integration of text, speech, and visual information Yu has led or contributed to three major projects including the Macquarie University Centre for Reading (2020–2022) and the Centre for Elite Performance Expertise and Training (2019–2021). She serves on the editorial boards of Behavior Research Methods and Scientific Reports . Her recent work explores digital reading's cognitive impacts, Chinese reading mechanisms, and predictive eye movement models. Collaborative projects include developing child-friendly eye-tracking tools for literacy research and analyzing subtitle processing in multimedia contexts.

• Media Psychology
• Social Influence
• Online Communication
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Marthe Möller is Assistant Professor of Entertainment Communication at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. Her research examines media-induced connectedness, shared online experiences, user comments, and social influence in digital environments. Research investigates how social context shapes media consumption experiences, particularly regarding online videos and political satire. Studies examine attention patterns, enjoyment mechanisms, and behavioral impacts using multi-method approaches including eye-tracking, machine learning, and automated content analysis. Recent work focuses on computational methods for analyzing YouTube comments, eye-tracking studies of social information processing, and cross-platform comparisons of user engagement. Publications demonstrate consistent interest in how peer-generated content influences entertainment experiences and knowledge acquisition.

Mathieu CholletView profile

Lecturer

• Social Virtual Agents
• Social Signal Processing
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Mathieu Chollet is a Lecturer in Healthcare Technologies at the University of Glasgow's School of Computing Science. His research explores social virtual agents, social signal processing, and human-agent interaction, with applications in social skills training, healthcare, and remote collaboration. He employs multimodal machine learning to assess user performance and virtual reality for public speaking pedagogy. His work spans experimental studies on psychosocial stress in virtual interactions and the design of AI-driven training systems. Recent publications focus on VR-based collaboration frameworks, fairness in AI, and persuasive communication analysis, reflecting a cross-disciplinary approach integrating computer science, psychology, and education. Dr. Chollet collaborates internationally with institutions in France, Japan, and the UK. He mentors students in healthcare technology innovation and leads projects funded by EU and national grants. His lab investigates affective computing and human-centered AI, aiming to enhance digital literacy and accessibility in virtual environments.