Find Academic Supervisors

Lon S. SchneiderView profile

Professor

• Alzheimer's Disease Research
• Dementia
• Psychiatry
• +5 more

Lon S. Schneider, MD, MS is Professor of Psychiatry & the Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where he holds the Della Martin Chair in Psychiatry and Neuroscience. He directs the USC California Alzheimer's Disease Center (funded by the California Department of Health Services), the Geriatric Studies Center, and co-directs the clinical core of the USC NIA Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. Dr. Schneider's research focuses on treatment development with novel metabolic and neuroregenerative compounds, outcomes assessment, and approaches to modeling, clinical trials methods and simulations, and in silico screening of medications for slowing Alzheimer's disease. His work spans Alzheimer's disease therapeutics, clinical trial methodology, neuropsychopharmacology, dementia prevention, and neurodegenerative biomarkers. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in amyloid and tau biomarkers, clinical trial design, agitation management in dementia, and cross-cultural studies of cognitive decline. Dr. Schneider serves as an associate editor or editorial board member for several publications and is a member of The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care. His research has significantly influenced clinical practice and trial design in Alzheimer's disease. Woodward/White, Inc.: The Best Doctors in America, 1992-2009 Fellow of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association Dr. Schneider has mentored numerous researchers and clinicians in the field of geriatric psychiatry and Alzheimer's disease research. His work on the CitAD trial examining citalopram for agitation in Alzheimer's dementia represents one of the largest studies of its kind. He has contributed significantly to understanding the relationship between neuropsychiatric symptoms and functional decline in dementia, as well as developing novel measures for Alzheimer's disease prevention trials. His laboratory and clinical research programs focus on identifying biomarkers of disease progression, developing novel therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer's disease, and improving clinical trial methodology for neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Schneider collaborates extensively with researchers across USC and internationally on multi-center clinical trials and observational studies of dementia.

Håkan FischerView profile

Professor

• Emotional Processing
• Social Cognition
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +7 more

Håkan Fischer is a Professor of Human Biological Psychology at Stockholm University, where he has served as Head of the Department of Psychobiology and Epidemiology since 2011. He also holds an associate professor position at Karolinska Institutet, is affiliated with the Aging Research Center and Stockholm University Brain Imaging Centre, and is a faculty member at Digital Futures at the Royal Institute of Technology. Since September 2025, he has additionally served as a visiting professor at Linköping University. Fischer has established himself as a leading researcher in emotional and cognitive processing, with particular expertise in socio-emotional aspects across the lifespan. Fischer earned his PhD in psychology from Uppsala University in 1998, followed by postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School (1999-2001). He then worked at the Aging Research Center at Karolinska Institutet before joining Stockholm University in 2011. His academic journey includes a sabbatical year (2021-2022) at the University of Florida's Department of Psychology. Fischer is actively involved in university governance as a member of the Swedish Research Council's Subject Council for Humanities and Social Sciences (2023-present) and represents Stockholm University in multiple international collaborations. Håkan Fischer's research primarily focuses on investigating intra- and interindividual differences in affective, cognitive, social and perceptual processing, with special emphasis on age-related differences in adults. His laboratory employs advanced neuroimaging techniques including fMRI, PET, and fNIRS to examine brain function, while also utilizing structural imaging methods like T1-weighted imaging, DTI, and perfusion imaging to study brain structure. Fischer advocates for single-subject small-N designs to better understand emotional and cognitive mechanisms. His current research lines include socio-emotional perception and recognition, oxytocin effects on socio-emotional processing across the lifespan, and AI development for interpersonal communication analysis. Analysis of Fischer's recent publications reveals a strong focus on emotion recognition across populations, neurobiological mechanisms of socio-emotional processing, and methodological innovations. His work consistently integrates behavioral testing, neuroimaging, and genetic analysis to provide comprehensive insights. The increasing incorporation of AI approaches demonstrates his adaptation to emerging technological advances in psychological research. Fischer has published 136 peer-reviewed articles with over 12,200 citations and a Google Scholar h-index of 53. Fischer has received consistent funding since 2002 from prestigious sources including the Swedish Research Council, Wallenberg Foundation, STINT, Riksbankens Jubileumsfond, and Konung Gustav V och Drottning Victorias stiftelse. He currently leads nine funded research projects (two as principal investigator totaling 6.9 million SEK, seven as co-applicant totaling 24.8 million SEK) spanning multiple international collaborations in Sweden, Germany, and the USA. As an educator, Fischer leads the basic course in Cognitive Neuroscience and the master's course in Emotion Psychology and Affective Neuroscience. He regularly teaches at both undergraduate and advanced levels, primarily in biological psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and emotion psychology. Fischer currently supervises six doctoral students (one as main supervisor, four as assistant supervisor) and has mentored graduate students since 2002. Håkan Fischer leads a dynamic research laboratory that investigates emotional, social, perceptual, and cognitive processing. The lab examines how intraindividual variations across stimuli and time, as well as interindividual differences in age, gender, genetics, personality, and sleep deprivation affect these processes. His lab maintains active national and international collaborations with researchers at Stockholm University, Uppsala University, Karolinska Institutet, University of Florida, and University of Gothenburg, creating a robust interdisciplinary research environment focused on translating basic neuroscience into practical applications.

Michael PetridesView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuropsychology
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• +3 more

Michael Petrides is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University. His research focuses on neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience, investigating the functions of the frontal, temporal, and parietal cortices through studies involving patients with brain lesions, animal models, and neuroimaging techniques like PET and fMRI. His work bridges human and non-human primate studies to understand cognitive mechanisms. Research Interests: Cognitive Neuroscience: Examines neural underpinnings of higher cognitive functions. Behavioral Neuroscience: Analyzes brain-behavior relationships via lesion studies and animal models. Neuroimaging: Utilizes PET and fMRI to map brain regions involved in memory, language, and decision-making. Publications Trends: His work emphasizes cross-species comparisons (human-macaque), functional connectivity analysis, and clinical applications of neuroimaging in neurosurgical planning. Advising & Grants: No student advisees listed. Grants and funding details not explicitly mentioned in provided materials. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with McGill's Psychology Department research groups studying cognitive neuroscience and brain architecture.

Paul FletcherView profile

Professor

• Neurobiological mechanisms of psychosis
• Computational psychiatry
• Clinical cognitive neuroscience
• +3 more

Professor Paul Fletcher serves as the Bernard Wolfe Professor of Health Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge Department of Psychiatry and Clinical Director of the Cambridge Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Research Centre. He holds concurrent appointments as a Wellcome Trust Investigator and Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Trust and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. His research centers on neurobiological mechanisms of psychosis , computational psychiatry , and appetite control in disordered eating . Fletcher pioneered influential theories linking prediction error signaling to psychotic symptoms, demonstrating how perturbations in frontal lobe responses explain hallucinations and delusions. His work integrates neuroimaging, psychopharmacology, and computational modeling to bridge clinical observations with neural mechanisms. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a dominant focus on prediction error computation in psychosis cortical structural changes in mental illness neurobiological correlates of eating disorders computational modeling of perceptual inference dopaminergic mechanisms in learning translational neuroscience approaches His work increasingly incorporates multimodal neuroimaging and real-world applications like the Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice project. Key recognitions include: BAFTA Award for Games Beyond Entertainment (2017) James Bull Lectureship (2017) Election to Academy of Medical Sciences (2012) WFSP Research Award in Biological Psychiatry (2005) Fletcher maintains significant research funding through Wellcome Trust appointments spanning over two decades, including current status as a Wellcome Trust Investigator. His clinical neuroscience program bridges the Department of Psychiatry with NHS trusts, emphasizing translational pathways from basic mechanisms to clinical applications. The Fletcher Group operates within the Cambridge Neuroscience network, collaborating extensively across departments and healthcare systems.

Julie A. AlvarezView profile

Teaching Professor

• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Psychological Assessment
• Posttraumatic Stress
• +2 more

Dr. Julie A. Alvarez is a Teaching Professor and Director of Master's Programs in Behavioral Health and Psychological Science at Tulane University's Department of Psychology. A licensed clinical neuropsychologist, her research examines neurocognitive aspects of PTSD, executive functions, and psychological assessment methodologies. Alvarez's meta-analytic work on frontal lobe functions has been widely cited in neuropsychology literature. She has published extensively on neurobehavioral correlates of trauma and complementary approaches to pain management. Honors include the Weiss Presidential Fellowship for Teaching Excellence and recognition as one of New Orleans' top psychology educators. Her teaching spans neuropsychological assessment, health psychology, and psychological testing at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Clinical Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Aphasia
• +5 more

Dr. Anna Rosenkranz is a researcher at the Institute for German Linguistics, specializing in Clinical Linguistics at Philipps-Universität Marburg. She holds a visiting professorship at the Department of Educational and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cologne (2024-2025), focusing on language disorders in neurologically impaired populations. Her career spans institutions including Ruhr-Universität Bochum and University of Reading, with a PhD in Linguistics (2015). Current affiliations: Philipps-Universität Marburg (since 2019), University of Cologne (2024-2025) Education: PhD Linguistics (Bochum), MA Speech Science (Marburg), BA Linguistics (Bochum) Rosenkranz's research bridges clinical linguistics and neuropsychology, focusing on: Executive function contributions to word retrieval in aphasia Complex semantic processing in cognitive communication disorders Diagnostic tools for subtle post-brain-injury communication deficits Psycholinguistic models of verbal fluency in psychiatric and neurological conditions Digital participation barriers for speech-language impaired individuals Her work emphasizes practical applications in speech therapy, including the development of the KomplexSem test and FAVRES-D assessment. Recent publications analyze digital accessibility challenges, semantic processing, and cognitive-linguistic interactions across conditions like schizophrenia and dementia. Professional activities include: Co-developer of cognitive-communication screening tools (CCCABI-DE, KomplexSem) Coordinator of continuing education programs (2022-2024) Keynote speaker at international workshops on language production and neurorehabilitation Contributor to BMBF-funded projects on 'small disciplines with high potential'

Jeffrey M. ChungView profile

Associate Professor

• Epilepsy
• Neural Signal Processing
• Neurosurgery
• +4 more

Jeffrey M. Chung, MD, FAAN is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He serves as Director of both the Epilepsy Program and the Neurophysiology Laboratory since 2013. His clinical practice focuses on epilepsy and neurophysiology, with 26 years of experience in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. Northwestern University Medical School (1999) - MD Evanston Hospital (2000) - Internship UCLA (2003) - Residency UCLA (2005) - Fellowship Dr. Chung's research explores epilepsy mechanisms, neural signal processing , multi-modal probabilistic mapping for surgical outcomes, and device-oriented therapies . His recent publications focus on theta phase precession in memory , single-neuron correlates of seizures , and neuroimaging in post-stroke conditions . He leads clinical trials on novel anti-seizure agents and neuromodulation techniques. Circle of Friends – Grateful Patient Donation Honoree (Cedars-Sinai) Southern California Super Doctors (Los Angeles Magazine) Falks Medical Scholar (Arthritis Foundation) Golden Apple Teaching Award (Cedars-Sinai) Dr. Chung directs the Epilepsy Program and Neurophysiology Laboratory at Cedars-Sinai, while also mentoring through journal clubs and clinical teaching. He has received multiple industry grants from companies like Marinus Pharmaceuticals and Vertex Pharmaceuticals for trials on treatment-resistant epilepsy. His work bridges clinical care with neurophysiological research and advanced neural signal processing .

Tirso Gonzalez AlamView profile

Lecturer

• Semantic Cognition
• Neuroimaging (fMRI, DTI, MEG)
• Hemispheric Differences
• +7 more

Tirso Gonzalez Alam is a Lecturer in Psychology at Bangor University’s School of Psychology & Sport Science. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging from the University of York (2020) and an MSc in Clinical Neuropsychology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (2011). His research focuses on understanding how large-scale brain networks, particularly those involving semantic cognition and the default mode network, underpin complex behaviors like language comprehension and contextual decision-making. Key areas include hemispheric differences in semantic processing, functional connectivity gradients, and the interplay between perceptual and higher-order systems. Education: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (University of York, 2020); MSc in Clinical Neuropsychology (National Autonomous University of Mexico, 2011); BSc in Psychology (Anahuac Mayab University, 2005). Research employs fMRI, DTI, TMS, and computational modeling. He has secured funding through the National Council of Science and Technology (Mexico) and holds a UK Global Talent Visa. Research Interests: Semantic cognition, brain connectivity, hemispheric specialization, neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, MEG), and open science practices. Current projects explore metaphor comprehension, non-literal language processing, and discourse semantics using multivariate fMRI and naturalistic stimuli. He investigates how neural gradients influence post-stroke cognitive deficits and the structural basis of semantic control via white matter tractography. Scientific Awards: PhD Viva with no corrections (2020), Global Talent Visa (2021), leadership roles in Mexican neuropsychology initiatives. His work has been published in NeuroImage , Brain Structure and Function , and Imaging Neuroscience . Grants & Collaborations: ERC-funded FLEXSEM project (2023), collaborations with UCL (stroke research), CNRS (structural connectivity), and Queen’s University (visual-DMN pathways). Supervises PhD students in semantic cognition and language impairments. Labs/Teams: Active in the York Neuroimaging Centre and collaborates with global research networks. Engaged in open science initiatives, promoting data-sharing and reproducibility.

Nicole FeirsenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Assessment
• Dementia Screening
• +2 more

Dr. Nicole Feirsen is Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, specializing in neuropsychological assessment across lifespan conditions including dementia, TBI, and ADHD. She developed the AMFAST cognitive screening tool and researches parent training interventions for attention disorders. Her clinical work evaluates cognitive/emotional functioning in neurological and psychiatric populations at Montefiore Medical Center. Training includes neuropsychology fellowship at Montefiore and internship at Northwell Health following PhD from CUNY Graduate Center.

• Cognitive Neuropsychiatry
• Frontal Lobe Functions
• Executive Functions & Social Cognition
• +4 more

Professor Matthias Schroeter is an Adjunct Professor and Group Leader in Cognitive Neuropsychiatry at the University of Leipzig, collaborating with the Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. He holds dual doctorates (Dr. med. and Dr. phil.) and an M.A. in Philosophy. His research focuses on psychiatric disorder foundations, frontal lobe functions, and cognitive neurodevelopment using techniques like fNIRS. He is affiliated with the Day Clinic of Cognitive Neurology and the Leipzig University Hospital (Universitätsklinikum Leipzig). Education: MD from Humboldt University Berlin (1994) M.A. in Philosophy from Technical University Berlin (1999) PhD (Dr. med.) in Molecular Biology (1998), Habilitation in Cognitive Neuropsychiatry (2006), and PhD (Dr. phil.) in Philosophy (2011) Research Interests: Combines neuroscience, psychiatry, and philosophy to explore cognitive mechanisms in psychiatric disorders. Key areas include astrocyte injury biomarkers, social cognition, and consciousness theory (e.g., 'Negative Phrenology'). Awards: 2013: ISMRM Magna Cum Laude Merit Award 2012: GNP Poster Award Roles & Grants: Serves on the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy’s 'Functions of Consciousness' council. Former roles include systemic therapy certification (2000) and cognitive behavioral therapy training (2002). Active in clinical psychiatry and academic leadership. Labs/Teams: Leads the Cognitive Neuropsychiatry research group, integrating clinical practice with neuroimaging and biochemical analyses.

Stefan KöhlerView profile

Professor

• Human Memory
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Human Brain Mapping
• +3 more

Dr. Stefan Köhler is a Professor and Department Chair of Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience at Western University's Department of Psychology. He also serves as a Principle Investigator at the Western Institute for Neuroscience and holds affiliations with the Rotman Research Institute and Rotman Institute of Philosophy. His research focuses on the neural and cognitive mechanisms of human memory, particularly in aging, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Dr. Köhler holds a Diplom (MSc) from the University of Bielefeld and a PhD from the University of Toronto (1995). He completed postdoctoral training at the Montreal Neurological Institute under Dr. Brenda Milner. His work employs techniques like fMRI, TMS, and behavioral experiments to study memory impairments and their neural substrates. Research Interests: The lab explores episodic memory's functional and anatomical organization, including interactions between memory systems and visual processing, neural correlates of novelty detection, and hippocampal contributions to pattern separation. Key themes include how brain regions differentiate memory types and support perceptual discrimination. Labs/Teams: Active in the Western Institute for Neuroscience and collaborates with the Rotman Research Institute. His lab integrates clinical neuroscience with advanced neuroimaging methods. Grants/Advising: Not explicitly listed, but his extensive publication record suggests sustained funding for studies on memory disorders and neuroimaging techniques. Advises graduate students in neuroscience and psychology programs.

John M. AllmanView profile

Professor

• Brain Evolution
• Neurobiology
• Social Decision-Making
• +4 more

John M. Allman is the Frank P. Hixon Professor of Neurobiology at the California Institute of Technology. He holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia (1965), A.M. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1968, 1971). Since 1974, he has held progressively senior roles at Caltech, culminating in his current Hixon Professorship since 1989. His research focuses on brain evolution through comparative neuroanatomy, with particular emphasis on the role of Von Economo neurons in social decision-making and economic behavior. The Allman Lab investigates these neurons' distribution in humans and apes, their potential role in rapid intuitive choices, and parallels in highly social species like African elephants. Collaborations include Prof. Barbara Wold (RNA-Seq analysis of Alzheimer's-related gene expression), Prof. Long Cai (FISH subcellular visualization), and Prof. David Bennett (Alzheimer's pathology studies). Publications highlight advancements in cortical microstructure imaging, THC neuroplasticity effects, and psychiatric disorder brain connectivity. His work bridges evolutionary biology, cognitive neuroscience, and clinical neurology, with contributions to understanding both normal and pathological brain function across species. Key collaborations include the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center and ex vivo tractography studies in primates. Current projects extend from molecular gene expression studies to large-scale brain network analyses, maintaining a translational focus between basic research and clinical applications.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuropsychology
• Psychobiology
• +3 more

Dr. Francisco Barceló Galindo is a Professor of Psychology at the University of the Balearic Islands , where he has held a position since 2010. He earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Southampton (1993) and has been a leading figure in Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, and Psychobiology. Education: Bachelor’s in Psychology (University of Murcia, 1989), PhD in Psychology (University of Southampton, 1993). His research focuses on human cognition using non-invasive brain activity recording techniques (EEG, MEG) combined with neuropsychological assessments to study attention, memory, and decision-making in healthy individuals and patients with brain damage. He has pioneered computational models based on information theory to quantify cognitive novelty across neural processing levels (sensory, motor, sensorimotor). Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals trends in cognitive control mechanisms, task-switching paradigms, prefrontal cortex function, gene-brain interactions (COMT, ANKK1, DAT1), and neuroplasticity in frontal lobe patients. His work spans Q1 journals like Neuron (IF=13.26) and Nature Neuroscience (IF=8.86). Dr. Barceló has secured significant grants, including a €199,065 project from Fundació La Marató de TV3 (2012–2014) and a €69,000 grant from MINECO (2014–2016). He supervises doctoral theses and has directed four completed ones.

Christy WolfeView profile

Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Executive Functioning
• +6 more

Dr. Christy Wolfe is a faculty member at Bellarmine University's College of Arts and Sciences, teaching in the Psychology and Neuroscience programs. She earned her BS in Psychology from the University of Virginia's College at Wise, MA in Experimental Psychology from East Tennessee State University, and PhD in Psychological Sciences (Developmental Processes) from Virginia Tech. Research Focus: Development of executive functioning in infants and children, cognition-emotion integration, and psychophysiological correlates of temperament. Key Methods: EEG, heart rate monitoring, longitudinal assessments. Her publications span topics including developmental neuropsychology, behavioral development, and neurocognitive mechanisms. She serves as faculty advisor for Psi Chi and Chair of the Institutional Review Board, demonstrating leadership in academic and ethical oversight.

• Comparative Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Motor Planning
• +7 more

Kate M Chapman is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Her academic work bridges cognitive and comparative psychology, with a focus on motor planning and goal-directed behavior in humans and animals. Education: Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2013 M.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2010 B.A., New College of Florida, 2004 Her research investigates how adults, children, and nonhuman animals plan motor actions in anticipation of future goals, particularly during object manipulation and tool use. She explores cognitive planning across species, including primates such as lemurs and tamarins, examining evolutionary roots of motor behavior. She also contributes to pedagogical research in undergraduate psychology education. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in motor cognition, comparative psychology, and action planning. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Psychological Bulletin , Journal of Experimental Psychology , and Behavioral and Brain Sciences , emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining psychology, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no students or grant funding are explicitly mentioned, Dr. Chapman is actively engaged in research and teaching. She mentors students through her research in comparative motor planning and contributes to academic development via her instruction in core psychology courses such as Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, and Comparative Psychology. Labs and Teams: Though specific lab names or research teams are not mentioned, her research activities suggest involvement in cognitive and comparative psychology research groups at the University of Arkansas, likely collaborating with experts in motor behavior, animal cognition, and educational psychology.