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Lisa K. SonView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Learning and Memory
• Metacognition
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Lisa K. Son serves as Professor of Psychology at Barnard College, where she has been a faculty member since 2002. Her academic work bridges cognitive psychology with practical applications in learning and memory systems across human and animal subjects. Education: BA, University of Pennsylvania MA, Columbia University PhD, Columbia University Research Focus: Professor Son's work centers on metacognitive processes and optimal learning strategies , with significant contributions to understanding human and animal cognition . Her research examines how individuals monitor and control learning through metacognitive judgments, study-time allocation, and strategy selection. She investigates both short-term and long-term memory systems, with particular attention to developmental differences in children's learning approaches and cross-species metacognitive transfer in primates. Publication Trends: Analysis of her work reveals consistent focus on metacognitive control mechanisms since 2002. Her research trajectory shows expansion from foundational memory studies to contemporary applications including cultural differences in game theory (2022), emotional impacts on problem-solving (2023), and psychological aspects of failure (2020). The Korean-language book Metacognition (2019) represents her cross-cultural scholarship. Academic Engagement: Professor Son actively contributes to psychological discourse through collaborations (e.g., with Robert Brotherton on metacognitive organization) and public scholarship on topics like activism psychology during AAPI Heritage Month (2021). Her work demonstrates sustained engagement with both theoretical cognitive frameworks and real-world applications.

• Environmental Economics
• Health Economics
• Inequality Studies
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Dr. Julia Mink is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the University of Bonn, specializing in empirical environmental and health economics. Her research focuses on quantifying societal costs of pollution, climate change, and inequality through quasi-experimental methods and large-scale data analysis. Current affiliations: Institute for Applied Microeconomics, University of Bonn Previous affiliations: French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE) Her research combines environmental economics with health outcomes, emphasizing: Health impacts of air pollution and agricultural pesticides Inequality distribution in pollution exposure Climate resilience via healthcare systems Long-term socioeconomic impacts of disasters Recent publications analyze air pollution healthcare costs, pesticide effects on child development, and climate shocks in sub-Saharan Africa. She collaborates with researchers in Berkeley, Paris, and within the University of Bonn. Teaching roles: Environmental Economics (Graduate), Introductory Econometrics (Undergraduate) Argelander Professorship recipient

• Consumer attitudes and behaviors
• Materialism and minimalism
• Well-being in consumer settings
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Olaya Moldes Andres is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Marketing and Strategy at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Sussex, along with an MRes in Research Methods in Psychology, an MSc in Management and Entrepreneurship, and a BSc(Hons) in Communication and Media Studies from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Her academic journey includes international experience as an exchange student at the University of Ottawa and the University of Sussex. Her educational background includes: PhD in Social Psychology (University of Sussex) MRes in Psychological Research Methods (University of Sussex) MSc in Management and Entrepreneurship (University of Sussex) BSc(Hons) in Communication and Media Studies (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) Dr. Moldes Andres' research focuses on consumer attitudes and behaviors and their impact on individual well-being and interpersonal relationships. She employs quantitative methods including cross-sectional and experimental designs, as well as advanced statistics such as meta-analyses and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Her work seeks to challenge consumer culture and overconsumption patterns while promoting more mindful and sustainable living that fosters well-being and social connections. Her primary research areas include materialism and minimalism, well-being in consumer settings, and the construction of self and identity in consumption. Her publications span prestigious journals in marketing and psychology, including Psychology & Marketing, British Journal of Social Psychology, Journal of Economic Psychology, and Scandinavian Journal of Psychology. Her research has also been featured in major media outlets such as The Conversation, The Guardian, and Wales Online. Analysis of her publication trends reveals a consistent focus on how materialistic values impact well-being and social relationships, with recent work examining the cognitive mechanisms behind these relationships and the potential for breaking the cycle of materialism through intrinsic goal satisfaction. Her notable scientific achievements include: Awarded the most downloaded paper of 2022 by the Journal Psychology & Marketing Principal Investigator for Academy of Marketing 2022 funding award Awarded top downloaded paper of 2021 by the Journal Psychology & Marketing Co-applicant for BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants SRG 2018-19 Awarded best student of the year by the department of Business and Management (University of Sussex, 2009) Awarded a prize for a Social Marketing Campaign 'Alcohol and Road' by Santander Bank (2008) Dr. Moldes Andres has supervised doctoral students and currently supervises Sarah Hughes. She has received research funding including Academy of Marketing 2022 (as Principal Investigator) and BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants SRG 2018-19 (as Co-applicant). She serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Strategic Marketing and has reviewed for numerous prestigious journals including Psychology & Marketing, Journal of Consumer Behaviour, and Personality and Individual Differences. She is actively involved in academic service, having served on the Conference Organization Committee for the Academy of Marketing 2024 and as Conference Track Chair for several major conferences including the International Association for Research in Economic Psychology (IAREP) & the Society for the Advancement of Behavioural Economics (SABE) 2024.

• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Psychopathology
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Anna Lucia Ogliari is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology (M-PSI/08) at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan and a Clinical Psychologist/Psychotherapist specializing in child and adolescent care at San Raffaele Hospital. She leads the Developmental Clinical Psychology Unit and the Child in Mind Lab, while serving as Rectoral Delegate for Disability and Equal Opportunities and Director of the School of Specialization in Clinical Psychology at UniSR. Education : Degree in Medicine and Surgery (1998, University of Milan); Specialization in Clinical Psychology (2004) with focus on Developmental Age. Research Focus : Interaction of genetic and environmental factors in psychopathological manifestations, developmental psychopathology, emotion regulation, impulsivity, and cognitive tempo in children. Her recent publications span topics such as bullying prediction models, substance use disorders, ADHD, and eating behavior validation, reflecting interdisciplinary work in clinical psychology, neuroscience, and educational outcomes. She has contributed to open-access studies and secured national research funding (PRIN 2008). Scientific Awards : PRIN 2008 grant from the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research. She teaches courses on clinical psychology, individual differences in development, gender studies, and child health, while actively engaging in public outreach through media appearances and articles addressing mental health, nutrition, and stress-related disorders.

Katharina ReineckeView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Human-AI Interaction
• Ethics & Fairness
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Katharina Reinecke is a Professor and Associate Director of Research and Communication at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington. She also holds an adjunct appointment in the Department of Human-Centered Design & Engineering and is a core member of the DUB group (Design. Use. Build.). Her academic journey includes: Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Zurich (advised by Avi Bernstein) Postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University under Krzysztof Gajos Previous position as Assistant Professor in the School of Information at the University of Michigan Reinecke's research pioneers inclusive technology development through rigorous investigation of cultural and demographic biases in digital systems. Her work demonstrates how common technologies become less usable for non-Western users and individuals differing in language, age, or abilities from Western developers. Using the LabintheWild platform, her Wildlab conducts large-scale cross-cultural studies to build systems that empower designers to create globally accessible technology. Her scientific excellence is recognized through: NSF CAREER award Swiss Computer Science Challenge Award Multiple Best Paper and Honorable Mention awards at CHI, CSCW, and ASSETS conferences Mercator Prize Madrona Prize by the Madrona Venture Group Reinecke directs the Center for Globally Beneficial AI while securing research funding from the National Science Foundation, Microsoft, Google, Adobe, and Meta. She co-founded Augury Design Inc. to commercialize LabintheWild insights and teaches foundational courses including Computer Ethics (CSE 581) and Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (CSE 440). Her leadership spans the Wildlab research collective and interdisciplinary initiatives developing next-generation AI technologies for global populations, leveraging her experience living across 10 cities in 5 countries to inform culturally responsive design frameworks.

Stewart McCauleyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Language Development
• Cognitive Mechanisms
• Speech-Language Pathology
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Stewart McCauley, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at the University of Iowa. His research focuses on cognitive mechanisms underlying language development, particularly how variability in these mechanisms influences outcomes in typically developing individuals and those with developmental language disorders. He employs methodologies including computational modeling, behavioral measures, and electroencephalography (EEG). He teaches courses such as CSD 3116 (Neuroscience of Speech and Hearing), CSD 4145 (Developmental Language Disorders), and CSD 1015 (Introduction to Speech and Hearing Sciences and Disorders). His research interests span language development, statistical learning, computational modeling, and neurocognitive aspects of language processing. Recent work explores multiword units’ impact on syntactic errors in children, cross-linguistic models of child language, and individual differences in statistical learning. McCauley actively seeks PhD students for collaborative research projects. His articles frequently investigate language learning mechanisms, emphasizing computational approaches and cross-linguistic perspectives. He is affiliated with the University of Iowa’s Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center and maintains an active Google Scholar profile.

Sunyee YoonView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Status and Mobility
• Materialism
• Sustainable Consumption
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Sunyee Yoon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at the University at Buffalo's School of Management. She holds a PhD and MA in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BA from Sogang University, South Korea. Her industry background includes marketing research at AmorePacific (2005–2009). Her research examines the psychological drivers of consumer behavior, with emphasis on: Social status and economic mobility : How perceptions of inequality influence spending and saving habits. Materialism and impulsive consumption : The role of economic optimism in financial decisions. Sustainable/ethical consumption : Animal welfare product adoption, anthropomorphism, and power dynamics. Recent publications (2021–2025) cluster around luxury branding, income inequality, and ethical dilemmas in consumption. She employs experimental methods to explore how visual cues (e.g., color saturation) and social narratives shape consumer choices. Awards & Grants : Summer Impact Fund (2023–2024) Dean’s Faculty Summer Fellowship (2024–2026) Faculty Mentor of the Year (2023) Teaching/Research Awards from UW-Madison (2012–2014) She teaches consumer behavior across undergraduate, MBA, and PhD programs and mentors through the Behavioral Research Lab. Professional affiliations include the Association for Consumer Research and the American Marketing Association.

Todd D. LittleView profile

Professor

• Structural Equation Modeling
• Developmental Psychology
• Methodology and Statistics
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Todd D. Little is a Professor of Educational Psychology at Texas Tech University, internationally recognized for his work in structural equation modeling (SEM) and developmental psychology. His research spans applied methodology, action-control processes, motivation, coping, and self-regulation, with a focus on developmental trajectories and cross-cultural influences. Education: Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, University of California, Riverside (1988) B.A., English Literature, University of California, Riverside (1983) Little has pioneered innovations in SEM, including indicator selection, parceling, and modeling developmental processes. His substantive research explores motivational self-beliefs, school achievement, and the social-personality nexus in childhood and adolescence. He has authored over 280 publications, including the seminal Longitudinal Structural Equation Modeling (2013), and his work has received over 45,000 citations with an H-index of 95. His recent publications highlight methodological rigor in longitudinal analysis and practical applications in diverse fields. Topics include chronic wound healing, educational equity, coping during crises, and prevention science, reflecting his interdisciplinary impact. Scientific Awards and Leadership: Elected Member, Society for Multivariate Experimental Psychology (2001) President, APA Division 5 (Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics) (2009) Little founded Stats Camps, an international training program in quantitative methods, and has served on review panels for NSF, NIH, and the Jacobs Foundation. He has led over 15 grants and consulted on 70+ projects, contributing to measurement tools like the CAMI and Multi-CAM.

Mark C. BowlerView profile

Associate Professor

• Leadership Assessment
• Organizational Behavior
• Personality Psychology
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Mark C. Bowler serves as Associate Professor and Program Director for Occupational Health Psychology within the Department of Psychology at East Carolina University. His academic appointments include active faculty status with office location in Rawl Building 111 and contact via bowlerm@ecu.edu. Dr. Bowler's research centers on three interconnected domains: Leadership Assessment through assessment centers and personality structure analysis; Organizational Behavior focusing on interpersonal aggression dynamics; and Occupational Health Psychology examining workplace stressors. His methodological expertise spans psychometric validation, conditional reasoning testing, and statistical modeling of behavioral data. Recent publication trends reveal strong emphasis on educational psychology (teacher stress under accountability policies), cross-cultural mental health (depression screening in Latino populations), and advanced psychometrics (test faking, banding corrections, g-theory applications). His work consistently bridges theoretical constructs with practical measurement solutions. Dr. Bowler actively mentors graduate students, with availability for new Master's and doctoral advisees during the 2020-21 academic year. His research program engages with PASS Clinic resources for clinical service training while maintaining focus on organizational assessment methodologies. Administrative leadership includes directing ECU's Occupational Health Psychology program, with operational base in the Department of Psychology's Rawl Building facilities. Current research trajectories indicate expanding work on culturally-responsive assessment tools and organizational stress interventions.

• Clinical Psychology
• Addiction Psychology
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Dr. Pablo Romero Sanchiz is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University of Sussex's School of Psychology. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Málaga and has held academic positions at Dalhousie University (Canada) and the University of Roehampton (UK). His research focuses on anxiety-related disorders, addictions, and the neurobiological mechanisms underlying trauma-related mental health issues. He has been awarded prestigious fellowships such as the Río Hortega Fellowship and has published extensively on cannabis use in trauma-exposed individuals, PTSD, and clinical psychology methodologies. Education: PhD (Cum laude) in Psychology, University of Málaga (2011) MSc in Neuroscience, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (2015) BSc in Psychology, University of Málaga (2003) Clinical Psychology Residency, Hospital of Jaén (2009) Research Interests: Cannabis use and trauma comorbidity PTSD and substance use disorders Neuroimmunological markers in mental health Clinical assessment and treatment methods Anxiety sensitivity and its behavioral correlates Key Publications Highlight Trends: Investigates trauma-cue induced cannabis craving and PTSD interactions Examines gender differences in substance use and mental health outcomes Develops psychometric tools for clinical assessment (e.g., Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3) Explores neurobiological pathways using plasma biomarker analysis Awards and Grants: Río Hortega Fellowship (2014-2016) Canadian Institutes of Health Research Grant (2021-2022) Higher Education Academy Fellowship Professional Contributions: Member of the School of Psychology's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Vice-chair of the University's Research Ethics Committee Teaches courses like Contemporary Issues in Clinical Psychology Active in media engagements discussing mental health topics Labs/Teams: Leads the REALab (Research on Emotional and Addictive Processes) at Sussex.

Elke U. WeberView profile

Professor

• Decision Making Under Risk
• Environmental Policy
• Behavioral Economics
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Elke U. Weber is the Jerome A. Chazen Professor of International Business at Columbia Business School and Professor of Psychology at Columbia University. She also holds the title of Earth Institute Professor and serves as co-director of the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions (CRED) and the Center for Decision Sciences. Her research focuses on behavioral models of judgment and decision-making under risk and uncertainty, with applications to environmental policy, climate change communication, and medical decisions. She has been a lead author for the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and has held leadership roles in organizations like the Society for Judgment and Decision Making. Educations: Ph.D. in Psychology, Harvard University Research Interests: Dr. Weber investigates individual and cultural differences in risk perception, discounting behaviors, and decision-making processes. Her work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and economics, emphasizing practical applications to global challenges like climate change. Recent efforts include engaging creative industries and media in climate advocacy through initiatives like the CRED webinar series. Affiliations & Advisory Roles: Past President: Society for Mathematical Psychology, Society for Judgment and Decision Making, Society for Neuroeconomics Editorial Boards: Multiple interdisciplinary journals Advisory Committees: U.S. National Academy of Sciences (human dimensions of global change) Labs & Teams: Co-founder and co-director of the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions (CRED), which explores decision-making under climate uncertainty. Active in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across psychology, environmental science, and policy.

Tirso Gonzalez AlamView profile

Lecturer

• Semantic Cognition
• Neuroimaging (fMRI, DTI, MEG)
• Hemispheric Differences
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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.

Peter J. CastagnaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Child Clinical Psychology
• Neuroimaging Techniques
• Psychopathology
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Peter J. Castagna is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alabama, specializing in Child Clinical Psychology. His research focuses on the biological basis of self-referential processing, emotion regulation, and executive functioning, leveraging neuroimaging techniques (EEG, fMRI, DTI) and computational modeling. His work integrates brain-behavior relationships to inform treatments for youth mental health issues, particularly anxiety, depression, and conduct disorders. He holds a PhD from Louisiana State University and completed postdoctoral research at Yale Child Study Center. **Research Interests**: Self-referential processing and computational modeling Neuroimaging applications in child psychopathology Executive functioning and emotion regulation RDoC domains (e.g., self-concept, threat perception) **Publications**: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles, including work in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and NeuroImage . Recent studies explore neural correlates of decision-making in adolescents with depressive symptoms and pharmacotherapy for pediatric anxiety disorders. **Education**: PhD in Clinical Psychology (Louisiana State University), Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Yale Child Study Center). **Advisees/Grants**: No explicit listings of advisees or grants provided. His research aligns with translational clinical psychology, emphasizing preventive interventions for youth mental health.

• Continental Philosophy
• Phenomenology
• Existentialism
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Simon Gusman serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies within the School of Liberal Arts at Utrecht University. His academic work focuses on Continental Philosophy with particular expertise in Phenomenology, Existentialism, and Post-structuralism, applied to socio-cultural themes and questions of personal development. Dr. Gusman's research interests center on the philosophical examination of adventure, ruins, and interdisciplinary knowledge integration. He investigates how desire for adventure shapes contemporary culture and explores the existential dimensions of our fascination with ruins. His work on the philosophy of interdisciplinarity examines how radically different perspectives can be synthesized into new forms of knowledge, which informs his development of educational materials for interdisciplinary teaching. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Sartrean philosophy, narrative identity, and phenomenological approaches to contemporary issues. The 'Pharmakos' series demonstrates his engagement with public philosophy through digital media, while his scholarly articles examine intersections between phenomenology, social theory, and existential concerns. His work shows particular interest in the relationship between individual subjectivity and social structures. As a public intellectual, Gusman delivers lectures at major cultural festivals including Lowlands, Down the Rabbit Hole, and Zwarte Cross, bringing philosophical perspectives to broader audiences. His website (www.simongusman.com) serves as a platform for his public-facing philosophical work.

Soojong KimView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Social Science
• Health Communication
• Algorithmic Bias
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Soojong Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Davis. He is affiliated with the Computational Communication Lab and the Computational Social Science Designated Emphasis program. Previously, he held a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University and earned his PhD from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on computational methods to study societal inequality, algorithmic bias, and health communication. He currently serves as Secretary of the Computational Methods Division of the International Communication Association (ICA) and organizes the ICA Hackathon. Kim’s research explores how technology impacts social equity, including AI-driven inequality, misinformation ecosystems, and health discourse. His work has been published in journals like International Journal of Human-Computer Studies , Health Psychology , and Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction . Recent projects analyze AI’s role in perpetuating bias, the emotional drivers of social media engagement (e.g., 'rage bait' vs. informational content), and computational methods to predict and counteract health misinformation. He collaborates with scholars globally, including on studies of vaccine sentiment analysis, racial disparities in algorithmic perception, and public health interventions. His team includes graduate and undergraduate students at UC Davis and international partners. Kim’s work bridges computational tools with sociological inquiry, emphasizing ethical technology design and equitable digital practices.