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Chris PatrickView profile

Professor

• Psychopathy
• Neurobiology
• Clinical Psychology
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Chris Patrick is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, Florida State University, specializing in neurobiological systems, psychopathy, and psychopathology. He directs the Patrick CNS Lab and focuses on clinical training and research. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of British Columbia (1987) His research explores the neurobiological basis of mental disorders, particularly psychopathy, externalizing/internalizing disorders, and substance abuse. He developed the Triarchic Model of Psychopathy and cross-domain assessment protocols for traits like threat sensitivity, reward sensitivity, and inhibitory control. Scientific Awards: Lifetime Scientific Career Contribution Award (Society for Scientific Study of Psychopathy, 2013) Early Career Awards (SPR, 1995; APA, 1993) Fellow of the American Psychological Association and Association for Psychological Science Leadership Roles: President of the Society for Psychophysiological Research (2011-12) and Society for Scientific Study of Psychopathy (2007-09) Workgroup Member for NIMH RDoC initiative (2010), Scientific Advisor to DSM-5 PPD Work Group (2008-2013), and current DSM-5 Review Committee member for Externalizing and Personality Disorders Lab Affiliation: Patrick CNS Lab, which uses neuroscientific, genetic, and psychometric approaches to study psychopathy and externalizing disorders.

• Psychopathy
• Emotion and Psychopathology
• Psychophysiology
• +9 more

Stephen D. Benning is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His research focuses on the psychophysiology of emotion and personality, particularly the two-factor model of psychopathy (fearless dominance vs. impulsive antisociality) and its implications for emotional processing, reward systems, and risk-taking behavior. He has developed novel psychophysiological measures like the postauricular reflex to study positive emotion in psychopathology. Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research (University of Minnesota, 2006) Employment: UNLV (2012–present); Vanderbilt University (2006–2012) His work spans psychopathy, autism, depression, and schizophrenia, with a focus on translating animal models to human studies. He has secured multiple NIH grants, including NIMH R21 awards for hedonic processing in depression and autism. His lab (PEPlab) explores intersections of personality, emotion, and morality, particularly in Las Vegas’ unique context. Recent publications highlight his contributions to misophonia, moral decision-making, and behavioral risk assessment. He emphasizes open science practices and methodological rigor, advocating for alpha justification and replication studies. Awards include the UNLV Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring Award (2024) and the Howell Award for Undergraduate Research (2000). Scientific Awards: Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring Award (UNLV, 2024) Howell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research (Rice University, 2000) National Merit Scholar (1996–2000) Volunteer Service Award (Walk-In Counseling Center, 2004) Student Poster Award (Society for Psychophysiological Research, 2003)

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.

Laura E. MartinView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Health Behaviors
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Laura E. Martin, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Population Health at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) and serves as the Executive Associate Director at Hoglund Biomedical Imaging Center. Her academic journey began with undergraduate training in psychology and dance at the University of Kansas, followed by a Ph.D. in psychology with an emphasis in cognitive neuroscience from Rice University, and a postdoctoral fellowship at KUMC. Dr. Martin is a cognitive neuroscientist whose research focuses on applying neuroimaging methods to understand health behaviors, particularly addictive behaviors such as smoking and eating. Her work examines self-regulation, impulsivity, reward processing, and decision making through functional neuroimaging techniques. As Executive Associate Director at Hoglund Biomedical Imaging Center, she provides technical expertise to investigators and trainees interested in incorporating neuroimaging into their research programs. Her collaborations span diverse areas including aging, depression, obesity, gambling, social neuroscience, decision-making, resting state fMRI, and neuroeconomics. Her research is currently funded by the National Institutes of Health, with a recent focus on using guided episodic future thinking to increase physical activity adherence and promote healthy brain aging among mid-life adults. Dr. Martin is passionate about mentoring students at all levels and sharing her enthusiasm for research methodology, critical evaluation of research, and appropriate method selection for specific research questions. Current research emphasizes health neuroscience examining how health behaviors change the brain and how the brain can be changed to change health behaviors Leads and contributes to team science approaches addressing complex research questions Helps conceptualize research projects and brings specialized data collection and analytic tools to interdisciplinary teams Dr. Martin has published extensively in high-impact journals, with recent work focusing on dementia prevention, neuroimaging methodology, eating disorders, addiction research, and physical activity interventions. Her approach combines cognitive neuroscience with practical applications for improving health behaviors across the lifespan. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Martin works with trainees from high school to faculty level, emphasizing the integration of neuroimaging research with broader research questions and training students in research methodology and critical thinking.

Antonio Verdejo-GarciaView profile

Professor

• Addiction
• Obesity
• Substance Abuse
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Antonio Verdejo-Garcia is a Professor (Research) in the School of Psychological Sciences and the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University. He holds an NHMRC Leadership Fellowship and serves as Co-Chair of the Neuroscience Interest Group at the International Society of Addiction Medicine. He has an Adjunct Honorary Appointment at Turning Point (Eastern Health). His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Granada (2006) and postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University, University of Cambridge, and Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mediques. Before joining Monash in 2012, he held roles as Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor at the University of Granada. Research interests center on cognitive and neural mechanisms of executive control, decision-making, and their implications for addiction, compulsive eating, and obesity. He has authored over 290 peer-reviewed articles, edited a book on Cognition & Addiction, and secured continuous national/international research funding. His work has garnered over 17,000 citations. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Addiction , PLoS One , and Current Addiction Reports . Key projects include the AAT-APP Trial for alcohol use disorder, decoding drivers of food choices for obesity management, and neurocircuitry studies in addiction. Recent articles (2023–2025) focus on impulsivity, telehealth interventions for eating disorders, and neuropharmacological comparisons between MDMA and methamphetamine users. Scientific achievements include NHMRC Leadership Fellowship and contributions to clinical translation of cognitive rehabilitation. He advises on grants and mentors students in addiction neuroscience. Current projects involve psilocybin treatment for anorexia nervosa and cortical control of feeding circuits.

• Open Science
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Reproducibility
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Christopher Chambers is Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Cardiff University's School of Psychology. His research spans open science reform, cognitive neuroscience, and translational applications in behavior change. He founded numerous initiatives including Registered Reports, the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN), and the Royal Society Replications initiative, while chairing the Registered Reports Committee at the Center for Open Science. Chambers' research focuses on: 1) Developing and promoting open research practices to enhance scientific reliability; 2) Investigating cognitive control mechanisms using brain stimulation (TMS, TES) and neuroimaging (fMRI, MEG); and 3) Translational applications in obesity and behavior change through response inhibition training paradigms. His work bridges cognitive neuroscience with metascience reform. His publications demonstrate strong trends in open science methodology (Registered Reports, reproducibility frameworks) and cognitive-behavioral interventions, particularly examining how inhibitory control training affects food valuation and eating behaviors. Recent work emphasizes robustness verification and implementation of open science practices across disciplines. Awards include: 2018 British Psychological Society Book Award for 'The Seven Deadly Sins of Psychology' 2018 PROSE Award from Association of American Publishers He leads major grants including a €1.99M ERC Consolidator Grant on cognitive control training and a £188k Arnold Foundation grant on Registered Reports. Chambers founded the Insciout research group (science communication) and UK Evidence Information Service (science-policy interface), and currently advises the Peer Community in Registered Reports.

• Moral Emotions
• Self-Control
• Clinical Psychology
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June P Tangney is a Professor in the Psychology Department at George Mason University, specializing in moral emotions , self-control , and criminology . Her work bridges clinical psychology and corrections, focusing on interventions for incarcerated populations. Education : PhD in Clinical Psychology from UCLA Her research explores the interplay between shame/guilt dynamics , substance misuse , and recidivism , with recent studies on mindfulness-based interventions and computer-assisted jail programs . She has pioneered tools like the Mindfulness Inventory: Nine Dimensions and the Criminogenic Cognitions Scale . Key article trends show her work spans 2014-2025 , with subtopics including borderline personality disorder in correctional settings, family contact during incarceration , and self-stigma in offenders. Funding sources include NIDA, NICHD, NSF, and the John Templeton Foundation. Awards : International Society for Self and Identity Distinguished Lifetime Career Award Fellow of Association for Psychological Science Fellow of APA Division 8 (Personality & Social Psychology) George Mason University Teaching Excellence Award As Editor of Self & Identity and former Associate Editor of American Psychologist , she has mentored numerous students (e.g., Sajida Yasmeen, Shannon Schrader) and co-authored major texts like Shame and Guilt and Shame in the Therapy Hour . Her lab integrates social-clinical-community perspectives to develop restorative justice interventions .

Enrico OpriView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuromodulation
• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
• Neurological Disorders
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Dr. Enrico Opri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan , where he directs the Opri Lab. His research focuses on engineering novel methodologies to automate and enhance clinical procedures in neuromodulation for neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s, Tourette syndrome, essential tremor, and epilepsy. Research Focus Neurophysiological activity in basal ganglia-thalamocortical circuits Therapeutic effects of neuromodulation (e.g., Deep Brain Stimulation, cortical stimulation mapping) Identification of neurological biomarkers for improved clinical procedures Advancements in closed-loop neurostimulation systems Article Trends Dr. Opri's recent publications emphasize closed-loop deep brain stimulation (DBS) systems, computational modeling of neural activity, and the identification of biomarkers for neurological disorders. Key subfields include Parkinson’s disease motor dynamics, Tourette syndrome tic detection, essential tremor treatment, and cortico-thalamic coupling mechanisms. His work bridges biomedical engineering and clinical neuroscience, focusing on translating technological innovations into therapeutic applications.

Stephen SaundersView profile

Professor

• Mental Health Services Delivery
• Therapeutic Alliance
• Spirituality in Mental Health
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Stephen Saunders, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Marquette University, where he directs the Mental Health Services Research Lab. He earned his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from Northwestern University. His research examines mental health service delivery systems, including treatment effectiveness, therapeutic alliance dynamics, spirituality in care, and barriers to help-seeking—particularly for conditions like trichotillomania and depression. Dr. Saunders teaches undergraduate courses (General Psychology, Introduction to Clinical Psychology) and graduate seminars in interviewing skills, supervision, and research methods. He mentors doctoral students researching topics ranging from suicidal behavior assessment to cultural factors in treatment efficacy. Recent publications focus heavily on trichotillomania interventions, with emphasis on acceptance-enhanced behavior therapy efficacy, neurocognitive predictors, and long-term outcomes. His work integrates spirituality/religion with clinical practice and addresses stigma in mental healthcare. No scientific awards were noted in available records. He advises PhD students on projects covering military mental health access, therapeutic alliance, and borderline personality disorder treatments. Undergraduate assistants in his lab frequently pursue advanced degrees. No grant details were provided. Dr. Saunders leads the Mental Health Services Research Lab, collaborating on studies related to treatment barriers, spirituality in therapy, and outcome measurement optimization.

Roberto MerlinView profile

Professor

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Ultrafast Optical Techniques
• Raman Spectroscopy
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Roberto Merlin is a Peter A. Franken Collegiate Professor of Physics and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the University of Michigan. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he earned an M.S. in 1973 from the University of Buenos Aires and a Ph.D. in 1978 from the University of Stuttgart under Manuel Cardona. After postdoctoral work at the University of Illinois, he joined the University of Michigan Physics faculty in 1980 and holds a joint appointment in EECS since 2000. He has held visiting positions at institutions including Max-Planck-Institut FKF, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and ETH Zurich. Merlin's research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, particularly ultrafast optical techniques like spontaneous and impulsive Raman spectroscopy. His work spans coherent phonon dynamics, metamaterials for subwavelength focusing, and light-induced phase transitions in quantum materials. Recent publications address magnetophononics, phonon Bloch oscillations, and radiation-less interference in evanescent-field plates, reflecting his interdisciplinary interests in optics, quantum mechanics, and materials science. His scientific contributions have been recognized by fellowships from the American Physical Society (1996), Optical Society of America (2000), and Simons Foundation (2013), along with the Frank Isakson Prize (2006) and Ellis R. Lippincott Award (2017). He has served in leadership roles for APS committees and conference chairs, and his editorial work includes Physical Review Letters and Solid State Communications.

Jungmeen Kim-SpoonView profile

Professor

• Developmental Psychopathology
• Developmental Neuroscience
• Risk and Resilience in Adolescent Risk Taking
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Dr. Jungmeen Kim-Spoon is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Health Sciences at Virginia Tech's College of Science. She leads the JK Lifespan Development Lab and serves as Director of Virginia Tech's Developmental Science program, focusing on developmental psychopathology and neurocognitive mechanisms in adolescent risk behaviors. Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology (University of Virginia) M.A. in Developmental Psychology (Yonsei University) B.A. in Psychology (Yonsei University, Summa Cum Laude) Her research examines: Developmental pathways of psychopathology following child maltreatment Neurobiological substrates of risk-taking behaviors Protective factors in adversity: Self-regulation, cognitive control, religiousness Longitudinal neuroimaging studies of adolescent brain maturation Quantitative methods: Structural equation modeling, latent growth analysis Recent publications highlight: Neurocognitive control of substance use (2025) Maltreatment effects on emotion regulation (2024) Developmental impacts of socioeconomic disadvantage (2024) Family chaos and neural protective factors (2024) Delay discounting pathways in adolescent substance use (2024) Scientific recognition: Heilig-Meyers Professor of Psychology (2025–present) NIH-funded research projects (NIDA/NICHD/NIMH) Lab members include: Current graduate students: Claudia Clinchard, Celina Meyer, Sahar Hafezi Postdoctoral associates: Ya-Yun Chen, Ashlyn Murphy

Jared R. BagleyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Behavioral Pharmacology
• Addiction Neurogenetics
• Genomics
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Jared R. Bagley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binghamton University, where he joined in 2024. His research focuses on the genetics and neurobiology of substance use disorders through integrated behavioral, neuroscience, genetic, and genomic approaches. His educational background includes the following degrees: Postdoctoral Fellowship at Binghamton University PhD in Neuroscience and Behavior from the University of California, Santa Barbara BA in Psychology from the University of California, Davis Bagley's research spans behavioral pharmacology, addiction neurogenetics, and genomics/transcriptomics. He employs behavioral pharmacology, advanced mouse genetics (Hybrid Mouse Diversity Panel, Collaborative Cross, Diversity Outbred), pharmacogenomics, and physiological neuroscience techniques to identify genetic factors driving addictive behaviors and their neural impacts, with specific focus on cocaine self-administration and nucleus accumbens dopamine transmission. His recent publications (2021-2025) reveal consistent emphasis on genetic architecture of substance use disorders using diverse mouse populations to study cocaine/alcohol addiction. Research integrates behavioral phenotyping with genetic mapping, highlighting polygenic influences and candidate genes (e.g., Neuron Navigator 1) in drug response, reward processing, and cognitive flexibility related to addiction vulnerability. His scientific awards include: NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Career Development Award Carlisle Award, University of California, Santa Barbara (2016) Leading the Search, The Jackson Laboratory (2011) Bagley maintains extensive teaching and mentorship commitments with holistic student development philosophy emphasizing learning, curiosity, creativity, inclusion, and respect. His current NIH-NIDA K99/R00-funded research investigates how polygenic factors and candidate genes affecting cocaine self-administration alter dopamine transmission in the nucleus accumbens. The Bagley lab operates cutting-edge methodologies including fiber photometry, optogenetic fast-scan cyclic voltammetry, and advanced genetic mouse models to dissect neural mechanisms of addiction at molecular, cellular, and circuit levels.

Philip CorrView profile

Professor

• Personality neuroscience
• Behavioral economics
• Individual differences
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Professor Philip Corr is a distinguished Professor of Psychology at City, University of London, where he has been employed since 2013. He previously held Professorial positions at the University of East Anglia (2009-2013, where he served as Head of Psychology) and Swansea University (2004-2009, where he was Head of Department). Earlier in his career, he was Senior Lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London (2001-2004) and Lecturer at both Goldsmiths and the University of Greenwich. His research focuses on personality neuroscience and behavioral economics, particularly individual differences in approach and avoidance behavior systems. He has made significant contributions to the Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory (RST) of personality, exploring how these fundamental behavioral systems drive different forms of behavior, including economic decision-making. His work spans multiple methodologies including neuroimaging, behavioral, psychopharmacological, and psychophysiological approaches. Professor Corr's recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate his continued leadership in personality neuroscience, with studies examining the genetic foundations of approach-avoidance behavior, cross-cultural validation of personality measures, and applications of Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory to understanding anxiety, social behavior, and responses to global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. His work consistently bridges theoretical personality psychology with practical applications across multiple domains. Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) Chartered Psychologist of the British Psychological Society Chartered Scientist of the Science Council President of the International Society for the Study of Individual Differences (2015-2017) Co-Founding President of the British Society for the Psychology of Individual Differences As an educator, Professor Corr teaches courses in Personality and Differential Psychology and supervises doctoral research. He has advised students on topics including ADHD, neurofeedback, and the relationship between personality traits and behavior. He founded and edits the journal Personality Neuroscience, published by Cambridge University Press, and serves on the editorial boards of several other scientific journals in the field of personality and individual differences.

Antoine BecharaView profile

Professor

• Decision Neuroscience
• Addiction
• Gambling Disorders

Antoine Bechara is Professor of Psychology at USC, specializing in neurobehavioral mechanisms of addiction and decision-making. His work integrates fMRI and behavioral experiments to study gambling disorders, substance abuse, and impulse control pathologies.

Michael N. SmolkaView profile

Professor

• Addictive Behavior
• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
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Prof. Michael N. Smolka is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, focusing on neuro-cognitive mechanisms underlying addictive behaviors. His research employs longitudinal approaches to study addiction development, maintenance, and recovery, integrating computational modeling of behavior with functional MRI to map brain systems. Key areas include executive functions, decision-making, learning, and motivation. He contributes to research consortia such as SFB 940 and TRR 265. Research interests emphasize brain-behavior interactions in mental health, with studies on genetic risk factors, environmental influences, and neuroimaging correlates of psychiatric disorders. His work bridges clinical psychiatry with cutting-edge computational methods, aiming to develop diagnostic tools and personalized interventions. Recent studies explore machine learning applications for predicting substance use disorders and eating disorders, alongside investigations into developmental trajectories of brain morphology and cognitive control mechanisms. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, linking genetic, environmental, and neurobiological factors to addictive behaviors and mental health outcomes. His contributions to frameworks like brain-derived nosology and diathesis-stress models reflect his commitment to advancing translational research in psychiatry.