Jeremy Purcell is a Faculty Research Scientist specializing in cognitive neuroscience, focusing on neural systems underlying memory, written language processing, and neurocognitive health across the lifespan. His work integrates advanced neuroimaging techniques like fMRI to study brain function and plasticity, particularly exploring how exercise impacts cognitive health in aging populations. He has developed novel methodologies for analyzing functional brain networks and orthographic representations. His research includes two primary tracks: (1) understanding how the brain encodes and retrieves long-term memories through written language (reading/spelling), and (2) investigating indicators of cognitive health through exercise interventions. He has pioneered computational approaches to quantify experience-dependent neural features in reading and spelling systems. Purcell is actively involved in innovative pedagogy, creating interactive educational materials for neuroscience courses and collaborating with Tibetan monastics to teach cognitive concepts. He emphasizes mentorship, working with undergraduates, graduate students, and fostering cross-cultural educational initiatives. His interdisciplinary approach bridges clinical neuroimaging, cognitive theory, and educational practice, with a focus on translational research to improve learning and cognitive health outcomes. Collaborative mentorship and cross-disciplinary projects are central to his professional activities.
Wolfgang Klooß is a Full Professor of English at the University of Trier, where he has held a prominent academic and administrative role since 1988. He is affiliated with the Department of English Studies within the School of Humanities. He served as Vice-President of the University (2006–2010), Dean and Vice-Dean of Humanities, and was the long-standing Director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Canadian Studies (1991–2017). He played a pivotal role in establishing the International Research Training Group 'Diversity: Mediating Difference in Transcultural Spaces' and remains a principal researcher. He has held visiting professorships at Clark University and the University of Manitoba, where he is a Fellow at St. John's College. His research interests include Canadian Studies, postcolonial literature, cultural studies, and transcultural communication. He focuses on the intersections of history, myth, and literature, particularly in Canadian and Commonwealth contexts. His work often explores multiculturalism, national identity, trauma, and intercultural dialogue. He has edited numerous interdisciplinary volumes that bridge literary, historical, and sociological perspectives. The most recent publications reflect a strong trend in comparative and interdisciplinary research, particularly between Canada and Germany/Europe. Themes include trauma, multiculturalism, postmodernization, and the role of literature in shaping national and cultural identity. His editorial work emphasizes transcultural exchange, historical memory, and the role of universities in societal transformation. Scientific Awards: • Governor General's International Award for Canadian Studies (2015) Wolfgang Klooß has been instrumental in securing institutional and international research collaborations, notably the DFG-funded International Research Training Group. He has advised and mentored numerous scholars through his leadership roles, editorial work, and supervision at the Center for Canadian Studies. His influence extends through academic governance, research funding, and transnational scholarly networks. He founded and directed the Interdisciplinary Center for Canadian Studies at Trier University, which became a hub for German-Canadian academic exchange. He also chaired the German Foundation for Canadian Studies since 2007 and led international academic associations, fostering collaborative research teams across Europe and North America.
Dr. Marie Poirier is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at City, University of London , where she has taught since 2001. She previously served at Sherbrooke University and Laval University in Canada, directing the Cognitive Psychology Research Laboratory before establishing the Memory Research Unit (now Human Memory Research Group) at City. Her work focuses on human memory , particularly short-term memory, retrieval mechanisms, and memory in special populations. Education: PhD in Psychology from Laval University (1989), Quebec, Canada Research interests span cognitive psychology, memory over short and long terms, semantic networks, and determinants of successful retrieval. She collaborates internationally with institutions in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia. Her research has been funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada , British Academy , and Economic and Social Research Council (UK) . Recent publications examine animacy effects in memory , production effect in recall , nonepisodic autobiographical memory , and visuospatial working memory . Her 2024 study in Psychology and Aging challenges assumptions about cognitive decline in older adults, linking narrative differences to communicative preferences rather than memory deficits. Professional activities include serving as an Associate Editor for Memory . She teaches modules like Cognitive Approaches to Mind and Behavior (PS1003) and Memory: Trends and Issues (PS3004) at the undergraduate level, and Contemporary Issues in Psychological Research (PSM511) at the postgraduate level.
Dr. David van der Linden is an Assistant Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts, Department of History. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Radboud University Nijmegen (2019-2021). His research focuses on religious coexistence, conflict, and transnational movements in early modern Europe, with particular expertise in French history, the Low Countries, religious conflict, memory studies, and transitional justice. Dr. van der Linden's educational background includes: Ph.D. in History, Utrecht University, 2013 M.A. in History, Utrecht University, cum laude, 2008 B.A. in Liberal Arts, Utrecht University, cum laude, 2006 His primary research interests center on religious conflict and coexistence in early modern Europe, particularly examining how societies navigated religious diversity following civil wars. Dr. van der Linden's current project "Building Peace" investigates transitional justice mechanisms created after the French Wars of Religion (1562-1598), analyzing how peace was maintained through bipartisan courts and peace commissioners. He also explores how Huguenot refugees experienced exile in the Dutch Republic, challenging heroic narratives of the Huguenot experience to reveal the complex socio-economic, religious and political challenges faced by ordinary refugees. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary questions about peacebuilding, memory, and reconciliation in post-conflict societies. Dr. van der Linden's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on memory, religious conflict, and transitional justice in early modern France and the Low Countries. His recent work increasingly examines the long-term viability of peacebuilding mechanisms and how subsequent generations engaged with instituted frameworks for reconciliation. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects historical methodology with insights from political science, legal studies, and memory studies, creating a rich framework for understanding historical peace processes. His innovative use of technology, such as X-ray tomography for analyzing sealed historical documents, demonstrates methodological creativity in historical research. Dr. van der Linden has received numerous prestigious awards and fellowships: VIDI grant (2021-2026) from the Dutch Research Council Nancy Lyman Roelker Prize (2018) for best article on sixteenth-century French history Harold J. Grimm Prize (2018) for best article reflecting the Reformation as a religious phenomenon VENI Grant (2015-2019) from the Dutch Research Council Rubicon Grant (2014-2015) from the Dutch Research Council Scaliger Fellowship (2014) from the Scaliger Institute Dr. van der Linden leads the five-year "Building Peace" research project funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO), which develops a historical framework for transitional justice by investigating mechanisms created after the French Wars of Religion. As managing editor of Early Modern Low Countries and editorial board member of French History, he plays a significant role in shaping scholarly discourse in his field. He is also involved in the international interdisciplinary project "Signed, Sealed, and Undelivered" with scholars from Leiden, Utrecht, London, and MIT, focusing on historical correspondence and letterlocking techniques. Through his "Building Peace" project and other research initiatives, Dr. van der Linden has established collaborative networks with institutions across Europe and North America, creating interdisciplinary teams that combine historical expertise with technological innovation. His work with the Brienne Collection of undelivered letters has generated significant public interest and demonstrates the value of historical research for understanding contemporary issues of communication, memory, and identity.
André A. Fenton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. His research focuses on the neurophysiology of spatial cognition, investigating how hippocampal neural networks coordinate memory representations and attention-like processes. Key research areas include hippocampal organization of spatial reference frames, synaptic mechanisms of memory maintenance via PKMzeta, and neural discoordination in cognitive disorders like schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. PhD in Neuroscience Active researcher in hippocampal function and memory disorders Fenton's work employs behavioral models, pharmacological interventions, and electrophysiological recordings to study place cells and their role in organizing spatial knowledge. His team developed sensitive assays like the active place avoidance task to investigate hippocampal dysfunction and memory suppression. Recent publications highlight hippocampal remapping mechanisms (2024), KIBRA-PKMzeta interactions (2024), and tDCS applications in ADHD (2022). Earlier work established PKMzeta's role in long-term memory maintenance (2006) and distinct spatial reference frames in rodents (1998).
Kamala London, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toledo's College of Arts and Letters. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming in 2001 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medical School (2001–2005). Her work focuses on forensic developmental psychology, autobiographical memory, and suggestibility in children, particularly concerning child maltreatment and human trafficking. Education: Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 2001 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Johns Hopkins Medical School, 2001–2005 Research Interests: Forensic Developmental Psychology Autobiographical Memory Child Suggestibility Disclosure of Child Maltreatment Human Trafficking Statistical Methodology Labs: Children's Memory Lab Her recent publications explore how parents influence children's memory, juror perceptions in child abuse cases, language contributions to eyewitness suggestibility, and therapeutic interventions like canine-assisted interviews. While she has not received explicitly listed awards, her work is widely cited and disseminated through platforms like Mendeley. She has no grants recorded in the VIVO system.
Jeffrey Nicholas Browndyke is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with a secondary appointment as Assistant Professor in Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine. He also serves as a Senior Fellow of the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, and Affiliate of the Center for Brain Imaging and Analysis. Dr. Browndyke's educational background includes a Ph.D. from Louisiana State University (2001) and a Psychology Fellowship Program at Brown University, Warren Alpert Medical School (2000-2003). His research focuses on advanced neurocognitive and neuroimaging techniques for understanding perioperative contributions to delirium and dementia risk, monitoring late-life neuropathological disease progression, and developing interventions for treatment outcomes. He also investigates novel telehealth methods for remote neurocognitive evaluation and non-invasive neuromodulatory techniques to assist in postoperative recovery and dementia risk reduction. Analysis of Dr. Browndyke's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of surgical procedures, cognitive outcomes, and neurodegenerative processes. His work frequently examines how surgical interventions, particularly cardiac procedures, affect cognitive function in elderly patients, with special attention to delirium, Alzheimer's biomarkers, and structural brain changes. His research employs diverse methodologies including EEG, fMRI, CSF biomarker analysis, and advanced neuroimaging techniques to understand the mechanisms linking surgery to cognitive decline. Dr. Browndyke has secured significant research funding through multiple grants including 'Neural Mechanisms Underlying Attentional Resilience in the Aging Brain' (2024-2029), 'Adaptive Neuromodulation of Working Memory Networks in Aging and Dementia' (2022-2028), and 'A Phase II Study of an ApoE mimetic peptide to reduce Postoperative Delirium' (2018-2024). These grants demonstrate sustained research productivity and the ability to secure competitive funding for complex, interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of neurology, geriatrics, and surgical outcomes. His clinical expertise centers on geriatric neuropsychology with emphasis on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of dementia and related disorders in adults and US veteran patient populations. This clinical focus directly informs his research agenda, creating a strong bench-to-bedside translational research program.
Jan Grimm, MD, PhD, is a Professor at the Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and leads the Jan Grimm Lab within the Molecular Pharmacology Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). His research integrates nanotechnology, chemistry, and physics to develop innovative cancer diagnostics and therapies, with a focus on prostate cancer through Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) targeting and Cerenkov/optoacoustic imaging modalities. MD, University of Hamburg (Germany) PhD, University of Kiel (Germany) Affiliated with: Department of Radiology, Molecular Pharmacology Program, Center for Molecular Imaging & Bioengineering Research interests span biomedical imaging , nanoparticle-based diagnostics , and PSMA biology in prostate cancer and tumor neovasculature. His lab pioneers activatable imaging agents that respond to disease-specific conditions like enzymatic activity or low pH, alongside developing theranostic particles for combined imaging and therapy. Recent publications highlight advancements in Cherenkov tomography , optoacoustic imaging , and PSMA-targeted radiotracers . Trends include multimodal imaging systems and non-mammalian disease models like caterpillars for reducing rodent use in research. 2014 - NIH Nagy New Investigator Award 2018 - American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) Member Current and former lab members include graduate students from Cornell Pharmacology, CCNY, and Hunter College, along with postdoctoral researchers and research fellows. Grants and collaborations emphasize clinical translation of nanotechnology , radiotracer development , and imaging instrumentation innovation .
John S. Henderson is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Cornell University , affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on early complex societies in Mesoamerica, particularly through fieldwork in the Ulúa Valley, Honduras. Research Interests: Exploration of social stratification, political power centralization, and identity categories via material culture and settlement archaeology. Publications: Over 40 years, with recent works on cacao consumption, Maya cosmology, and Mesoamerican trade networks. Academic Contributions: Editor of key volumes on Mesoamerican archaeology and material culture, with a long-term commitment to Honduras field projects.
Kim Groop serves as Senior Lecturer in Church History at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Humanities, Psychology and Theology within the Department of Theology and Religious Studies. Holding a Doctor of Theology (Dr. Th.), Groop maintains active research leadership through the Donner Institute for Research in Religion and Culture where they serve as President until 2025, and participates in the EU COST Action 'Slow Memory' network through 2025. Research focuses on cultural memory dynamics within religious contexts, particularly examining Protestantism, Pietism and Christian missions across Finland, Africa (Tanzania and Namibia), and former East Germany. Current flagship research investigates the reconstruction of Leipzig University Church - destroyed by the GDR regime and rebuilt in 2017 - analyzing this process through memory studies, cultural heritage frameworks, and activist engagement. Earlier work critically examined European colonialism's legacy in African missionary contexts. Key publication trends reveal growing emphasis on material culture (textile heritage, architectural reconstruction) and transnational memory frameworks, with increasing interdisciplinary engagement across history, anthropology, and cultural studies. Recent outputs demonstrate methodological innovation in analyzing religious heritage through both textual and material evidence. President of Donner Institute for Research in Religion and Culture (2022-2025) Management Committee Member, COST Action 'Slow Memory' (2021-2025) Member of Management Team, Centre for the Study of Christian Cultures (University of Turku, 2017-present) Supervises doctoral research including Niklas Antonsson's work on Swedish pastoral teachings regarding household and marriage (1686-1770). Leads the long-term research project 'Contested Church Spaces and Shattered Memory Communities' investigating religious heritage sites in transformation. Collaborates extensively through the Nordic Network for Religious Studies and COST Action frameworks, with particular focus on memory activism in post-socialist contexts. Research connects to UN Sustainable Development Goals through cultural preservation initiatives and intercultural dialogue, particularly supporting SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) through heritage conservation work and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) via historical reconciliation projects.
Dr. Thomas M. Ernst is a Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He serves as Technical Director of the Center for Advanced Imaging Research (CAIR) and leads multi-institutional research programs in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS), focusing on prospective motion correction and pediatric neuroimaging. His work spans clinical applications in HIV, drug abuse, and post-COVID-19 brain effects. Education : PhD in Physics (University of Freiburg, Germany), Post-Doctoral Fellowship in MR Spectroscopy (HMRI/Caltech) Research Interests : Dr. Ernst specializes in advanced MRI/MRS techniques to study brain development, motion correction in neuroimaging, and neurological impacts of HIV, methamphetamine abuse, and post-COVID-19 conditions. His lab develops real-time adaptive MRI methods to eliminate motion artifacts. Recent Publications highlight trends in genome-wide association studies of visceral fat , neurovirology of long-term COVID-19 effects , and innovations in diffusion-weighted imaging . Scientific Awards : Fellow, International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (2011); Deputy Editor, Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (2013). Grants : He leads NIH/NIDA-funded projects including the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study and neural correlates of working memory training in HIV patients. Past grants include a Bioengineering Research Partnership (BRP) for motion correction techniques. Labs : Dr. Ernst directs the Center for Advanced Imaging Research (CAIR) at UMB, collaborating with institutions like Johns Hopkins and the University of Freiburg. His lab works on commercializing motion correction technologies via KinetiCor Inc.
Dr. Gaia Tomazzoli is a tenure-track researcher in the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies at Sapienza University of Rome, specializing in Dante studies, medieval Italian literature, and Digital Humanities. Her research bridges traditional philological approaches with cutting-edge digital methodologies, particularly in the application of semantic web technologies to literary analysis of Dante's works and medieval Italian texts. Her academic journey includes: Bachelor's degree in Letters from Sapienza University of Rome (2011) Master's degree in Text Sciences from Sapienza University of Rome (2014) Study period at King's College, University of Cambridge (2012-2013) through Erasmus program PhD from Ca' Foscari University of Venice (2018), supervised by Saverio Bellomo and Eugenio Burgio Dr. Tomazzoli's research focuses on the intersection of traditional literary scholarship and digital methodologies. Her work examines metaphors and figurative language in Dante and medieval Italian lyric poetry, the rhetoric of medieval prophetic texts, and the application of digital humanities to textual scholarship. She has made significant contributions to the development of formal ontologies for literary analysis and has been instrumental in several major digital Dante projects. Her recent publications demonstrate a growing trend toward interdisciplinary research that combines traditional philological analysis with computational methods. She has been particularly active in developing semantic web applications for Dante studies, creating ontologies that formalize literary concepts and scholarly interpretations. Her work increasingly bridges literary studies with computer science, creating new methodologies for textual analysis that preserve philological rigor while enabling computational processing. Her scientific achievements include: Paola Rigo Award from Ateneo Veneto for best doctoral thesis in Dante studies Dr. Tomazzoli serves as secretary of the editorial board for "L'Alighieri" journal and is a member of the editorial board for "TranScript. Translation and writing in the European Middle Ages." She is affiliated with CERLIM (Centre d'Études et de Recherches sur la Littérature Italienne Médiévale) and VeDPH (Venice Centre for Digital and Public Humanities). Since 2021, she has been a member of the Doctoral College in Text Sciences from the Middle Ages to Modernity at Sapienza University. She coordinates multiple research projects, most notably serving as vice-PI and unit coordinator for the PRIN PNRR project "MITE - Make It Explicit. Documenting interpretations of literary fictions with conceptual formal models" since 2023. She has also contributed to numerous international collaborations including "Hypermedia Dante Network," "BIFLOW," and "Eurotales," demonstrating her leadership in creating sustainable digital infrastructure for humanities scholarship.
Ana Luísa Raposo is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon, serving as Vice President of the Scientific Council and Executive Committee member of the Mind-Brain College of ULisboa. She also contributes to the Scientific Committee for both Master and PhD Programs in Cognitive Science. Her research centers on cognitive psychology with specific focus on long-term memory encoding/retrieval mechanisms, semantic memory organization, and semantic-episodic memory interactions. Methodologically, she employs functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), EEG, and eye-tracking to investigate these processes across healthy and aging populations, with particular emphasis on memory interference phenomena and neural correlates of cognitive control. Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal consistent thematic trajectories in memory research, particularly examining how semantic knowledge influences episodic recall, neural signatures of aging-related cognitive changes, and error-driven memory correction mechanisms. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across neuroscience, linguistics, and computational modeling. She actively mentors through Cognitive Science graduate programs and leads significant research initiatives including the CICPSI-funded '50A25A' project on personal/shared memory (2024, PI), FCT project 'Can we learn from errors?' (2020-2022, PI), and 'LOSTME' visual memory study (2018-2022, Co-PI). Raposo's scholarly activities are anchored in the Mind-Brain College of ULisboa where she coordinates multidisciplinary teams integrating experimental psychology, neuroimaging, and computational approaches to advance memory research.
Judith Schweppe is Professor of Digital Learning Environments Didactics at the University of Erfurt's Faculty of Educational Sciences. Her research bridges cognitive psychology and educational practice, focusing on how memory processes influence learning in educational contexts. She maintains an active research program with numerous publications in top-tier journals. Her research interests span educational psychology, cognitive psychology, working memory, multimedia learning, and educational technology. Schweppe investigates how cognitive principles can inform instructional design, particularly examining how memory processes like retrieval practice, testing effects, and cognitive load impact learning outcomes. Her work often employs experimental methodologies to test theoretical claims in authentic educational settings. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on retrieval practice effects, particularly examining open-book versus closed-book testing, interleaved practice in language learning, and the combination of retrieval practice with generative learning strategies. Her research consistently applies cognitive psychology principles to practical educational challenges, with a growing emphasis on digital learning environments and educational technology integration. Professor Schweppe has established herself as a significant contributor to the field of educational psychology through her theoretically grounded experimental work. Her publications appear consistently in high-impact journals such as Journal of Educational Psychology, Memory & Cognition, and Applied Cognitive Psychology, demonstrating both scholarly rigor and practical relevance. Her research program shows a clear trajectory from fundamental cognitive processes toward applied educational contexts, with increasing attention to digital learning environments. She collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions, suggesting an active research network and engagement with the broader scholarly community.
Ralf Schneggenburger is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Life Sciences, holding appointments in the Institute of Bioengineering and leading the Laboratory of Synaptic Mechanisms (LSYM). He serves on the Doctoral Program in Neuroscience (EDNE) committee and teaches across multiple neuroscience programs. His research centers on synaptic mechanisms underlying emotional behaviors, with emphasis on fear learning circuits involving the amygdala and insular cortex. He employs optogenetics, electrophysiology, and molecular techniques to investigate synaptic plasticity, neurotransmission dynamics, and neural circuit function in behavioral contexts. Key focus areas include threat processing, safety signaling, and neuromodulatory control of emotional responses. Analysis of recent publications reveals consistent investigation of amygdala-centered circuits for fear learning, with growing emphasis on insular-amygdala pathways and striatal contributions to fear expression. His work integrates molecular, cellular, and systems approaches to dissect how synaptic modifications in specific neuronal populations generate adaptive behavioral outcomes. Professor Schneggenburger has mentored numerous PhD students: Current Students Jana Nishant Shantanu Mombelli Elena Lidia Jeanine Wu Jinyun Zhang Runzhong Past Students Baleisyte Aiste Genç Özgür Gjoni Enida Han Yunyun Khubieh Ayah Kronander Elin Kristina Lin Bei-Xuan Osypenko Denys Palchaudhuri Shriya Tang Wei Xiao Le The Laboratory of Synaptic Mechanisms (LSYM) investigates fundamental mechanisms of synaptic transmission and plasticity within neural circuits relevant to behavior, utilizing advanced techniques to bridge molecular events with cognitive functions.
