Dwight Kravitz is an Associate Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute and Mind-Brain Institute. His research focuses on understanding the interplay between neuroanatomy, experience, and neural representations using human fMRI and behavioral studies. He emphasizes data-driven approaches to analyze large datasets, exploring topics like visual object recognition, semantic representation, working memory, and deficits in autism. Education: Ph.D. in 2006 from Carnegie Mellon University. Research Interests: Neural basis of visual perception and cognition Functional MRI analysis of brain representations Interactions between working memory and perception Cognitive deficits in autism spectrum disorders Recent Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes big data methodologies to study learning dynamics, attentional modulation by semantics, and lifespan influences on memory systems. He frequently investigates associative learning processes and neural plasticity in visual search tasks. Awards: No awards explicitly listed in provided text. His research spans experimental paradigms involving both healthy populations and patient groups, with a strong focus on methodological innovations to improve reproducibility in psychological science.
Beth Jefferies is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of York. Her research focuses on the neural basis of memory, language, and cognitive control, with a particular emphasis on semantic cognition and its breakdown in disorders such as stroke aphasia and semantic dementia. She employs advanced neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, MEG) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to explore how the brain dynamically organizes large-scale networks to support flexible thought. Dr. Jefferies holds a MA in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford and a PhD in Neuropsychology from the University of Bristol. Before joining York in 2007, she was an RCUK Research Fellow at the University of Manchester. Her work has been supported by prestigious grants, including an ERC Consolidator Grant (FLEXSEM) and multiple Wellcome Trust and Stroke Association awards. Research Interests : Neural substrates of semantic control and memory-guided cognition Default mode network and its role in semantic processing Functional connectivity in stroke and neurodegenerative diseases Phonological-semantic interactions in language Grants & Collaborations : ERC Consolidator Grant (FLEXSEM, EUR 2M, 2018–2024) Collaborations with institutions worldwide, including CNRS (Paris), the Montreal Neurological Institute, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences Awards : Mid-Career Prize (British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience, 2022) Cortex Prize (2010), Elizabeth Warrington Prize (2008) Teaching : Undergraduate courses on brain-behavior relationships and neuropsychology, including a focus on dementia and memory systems.
Dan Denis is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of York since 2024. He received his PhD in Psychology from the University of Sheffield (2013-2017), preceded by an undergraduate degree and MRes in Psychology from Goldsmiths, University of London. His academic journey includes postdoctoral roles at Harvard Medical School, University of Notre Dame, and King’s College London. Denis is affiliated with the EPOC and SLAM research labs. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2022-2024) Member of Sleep Research Society and Society for Neuroscience Guest Editor for Frontiers in Sleep special issue on Sleep & Memory Research Focus : Cognitive neuroscience of adaptive memory formation, emphasizing sleep's role in prioritizing critical information through salience cues like emotion/reward. Key projects include: Adaptive memory consolidation (emotion/reward tagging) Sleep spindles in PTSD/schizophrenia Anomalous sleep phenomena (sleep paralysis) Neurophysiological markers of memory consolidation His work combines behavioral studies with EEG to explore memory strengthening mechanisms, mental health implications, and sleep intervention strategies. Scientific Awards & Memberships : Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship recipient Active member of Sleep Research Society Professional affiliation with Society for Neuroscience Teaching Contributions : Lecturer for Year 2 Brain and Behaviour module and Year 3 Transdiagnostic Mental Health advanced course. Supervises research projects across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Mackenzie Fama, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at The George Washington University (GWU). She holds a secondary faculty appointment in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center. Her research focuses on aphasia, a language disorder caused by stroke or brain injury, with a focus on inner speech, group therapy, and neural bases of language processing. Fama leads the Fama Aphasia Recovery (FAR) Lab, dedicated to improving language recovery and quality of life for individuals with aphasia. Education: Ph.D., Neuroscience, Georgetown University M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A., Linguistics and Philosophy, The College of William and Mary Research Interests: Inner speech in aphasia and its relationship with executive function Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on communication and quality of life for individuals with aphasia Neural correlates of language processing and recovery Her work employs subjective and objective methodologies to understand stroke survivors' experiences and promote equitable research practices. Grants and Funding: National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Program (2021–2024) NRNTN K12 Scholar award (2022–2024) Internal Seed Grant, GWU (2024–2025) Labs/Teams: Fama Aphasia Recovery Lab (FAR Lab) : Focuses on aphasia recovery, using innovative methodologies and antiracism commitments to ensure inclusivity in research tools and practices.
Ardi Roelofs is a Full Professor at the School of Psychology at Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, where he has held this position since 2013. He is also a Principal Investigator at the Centre for Cognition of the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, and a Research Associate of the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Nijmegen. His academic career spans over three decades, with previous positions including Associate Professor at Radboud University (2009-2013), Senior researcher at Nijmegen Institute for Cognition and Information, and various roles at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics. Roelofs earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees (all with highest distinction) in Experimental Psychology from Radboud University. Following a postdoctoral year at MIT's Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (1992-1993), he held positions at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and the University of Exeter before returning to Radboud University. His research focuses on the neurocognitive mechanisms of language and its relationship with other cognitive abilities, particularly attention. Roelofs leads the Attention and Language Performance laboratory , which examines basic language performance including word production, comprehension, repetition, and reading. His work spans healthy bilingual adults, typically developing children, children with language impairment, and adults with aphasia due to stroke or neurodegenerative disease. A central aspect of his research involves computational modeling, particularly through the WEAVER++ model and its neurocognitive extension WEAVER++/ARC, which synthesizes behavioral psycholinguistic, functional neuroimaging, tractographic, and aphasiological evidence. Analysis of Roelofs' 15 most recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of language production, cognitive control, and attentional mechanisms. His work spans theoretical modeling, electrophysiological studies, clinical applications for aphasia, and developmental aspects of language processing. A consistent theme is the examination of how attentional processes influence language production across different populations and contexts, with significant contributions to understanding bilingual language control, semantic interference effects, and executive functions in speech production. 2003 VICI grant: Flagship grant from Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO), awarded to top 10% of researchers 1993 Erasmus Prize for dissertation "Lemma Retrieval in Speaking: A theory, computer simulations, and empirical data" 1992 NWO TALENT grant for postdoctoral fellowship at MIT Multiple cum laude distinctions for all academic degrees (BSc, MSc, PhD) Roelofs has coordinated numerous research projects, including the NWO VICI project "Goal-referenced control of verbal and nonverbal actions" (2004-2009) and multiple PhD projects under the NWO "Language in Interaction" consortium. He served as Director of the Master of Cognitive Neuroscience Program at Radboud University from 2013-2018. His laboratory, the Attention and Language Performance laboratory, collaborates with several institutions including the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, Royal Dutch Kentalis, the Radboudumc Alzheimer Centre and Parkinson Centre, and the Sint Maartenskliniek. Notable outputs from his lab include the screening test SYDBAT-NL and therapy app SimpTell for aphasia. Since 2019, Roelofs has been gradually reducing his teaching and research activities due to incurable cancer, though he continues to contribute to the field.
Indira Tendolkar is a Professor in Clinical Neuroscience in Psychiatry at Radboud University Medical Center, Netherlands, where she has been a Staff Member since 2003. She also holds adjunct positions at the University of Essen-Duisburg and Erwin L. Hahn Institute for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Her research bridges clinical psychiatry , neuroimaging , and cognitive neuroscience , focusing on memory and learning mechanisms in depression, anxiety, and addiction. Radboud University: 2003–present University of Essen-Duisburg: Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry (since 2012) Donders Institute: Adjunct PI (since 2004) Her work explores maladaptive learning processes linked to early adverse experiences , utilizing non-invasive neuromodulation and e-health interventions . Publications highlight her leadership in ECT research and transdiagnostic memory bias in depression. She serves on editorial boards and advisory committees globally. Key awards include Associate Editorship of Human Brain Mapping , Research Theme Leadership at Radboud, and contributions to international books. Her team’s interdisciplinary approach has enhanced understanding of stress-related disorders and neurocognitive aging .
Claire Barnes is a Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at Swansea University, part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. She is based at the Bay Campus in office 412, Fourth Floor Engineering North, and is available for postgraduate supervision. Her research focuses on the analytics of human-centered data, combining bioimaging analysis with machine learning to derive actionable insights from large-scale datasets. She has a particular interest in applications such as cellular and molecular imaging analysis and pediatric movement studies. Her research interests include the development of computational methods for data-driven discovery, with recent work emphasizing AI-driven advancements in microfluidics and imaging cytometry. She collaborates on projects like the Moves-UP initiative, investigating 24-hour movement patterns in children, and has contributed to studies on nanoparticle behavior and cell segmentation techniques. Teaching responsibilities include modules on statistical methods in engineering, experimental studies for medical engineers, and cell biology fundamentals. Barnes holds an ORCID ID (0000-0003-1031-7127) and is a basic Welsh speaker. Her publications span journals such as PLOS ONE , Lab on a Chip , and Nature Protocols , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to biomedical challenges. Supervision includes PhD students exploring deepometry frameworks and neurocognitive aging, alongside EngD projects in wearable technology.
Mandy Maguire is the Robinson Family Professor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. She directs the Center for Children and Families and leads the Developmental Neurolinguistics Laboratory. Her research focuses on how socioeconomic status (SES) and home environments influence brain and language development in children. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University (1998), a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Temple University (2003), and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Louisville (2005). Her key research areas include the neural mechanisms of word learning, the impact of poverty on language acquisition, and the role of neural oscillations (e.g., theta, beta, gamma frequencies) in cognitive processes. She has secured significant grants, including NSF awards totaling over $1.3 million, to study SES disparities in language development and to support culturally responsive research training. Dr. Maguire has received notable awards, including the UTD Distinguished Teacher in Diversity (2018) and the Møller Undergraduate Teaching Award (2022). Her work is published in journals like Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience and Brain and Language . She mentors students, such as Julie Schneider (now at LSU), and collaborates with institutions like Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Sandbox Learning Company. Labs/Teams: Developmental Neurolinguistics Laboratory, Center for Children and Families Grants: NSF REU Site (2023–2023), NSF SES-Vocabulary Grant (2023), NIH Brain-Tracking Grant (2010–2012)
Jeroen Deploige is a Full Professor of Medieval History at Ghent University's Department of History within the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy. He serves as Head of the History Department and acts as promoter-spokesperson of the Pirenne Consortium for Medieval Studies, an interdisciplinary research consortium funded by Ghent University. His academic career spans several decades with continuous scholarly contributions to medieval studies. Deploige specializes in the cultural history of Northwestern Europe between the tenth and fifteenth centuries, with particular focus on the perception and performance of social identities in the High Middle Ages. His research combines documentary, narrative and literary sources with methods from philology, narratology and discourse analysis. Key research areas include new urban groups, religious community formation, chivalry, narrative traditions, memory practices, emotions, visionary experiences, and material culture within religious contexts. He has developed significant expertise in Digital Humanities through database projects like Narrative Sources (2009) and Diplomata Belgica (2015), and serves as Ghent University's representative in the Time Machine Organisation. His recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output across multiple subfields of medieval studies, with particular emphasis on authorship, hagiography, urban history, and religious culture of the Low Countries. The publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary approach that bridges historical, literary, and digital methodologies. His work shows particular interest in how narratives shape social identities and how religious communities construct meaning through textual and material practices. Fellow of the Flemish Academic Centre for Science and the Arts at the Royal Academy in Brussels (2012) Fellow of the Belgian Historical Institute in Rome (2016) Visiting Scholar in Medieval Studies at Wesleyan University (2016) Member of the Belgian Commission royale d'Histoire/Koninklijke Commissie voor Geschiedenis Deploige has supervised numerous PhD students to completion, including Jeroen De Gussem (2019), Dinah Wouters (2019), Stefan Meysman (2016), Sara Moens (2014), and Bas Diemel (2011). His teaching portfolio includes courses on Medieval History, Public History, Narratology, and Historical Anthropology. He maintains active engagement with cultural heritage institutions as scientific advisor to the Teseum in Tongeren and as member of the advisory board of Museum Ten Duinen in Koksijde. His research projects frequently involve interdisciplinary collaboration across multiple European institutions, reflecting his commitment to advancing medieval studies through both traditional scholarship and innovative digital methodologies.
Katherine Duncan is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Undergraduate in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto's St. George campus. Her research focuses on the dynamic neurobiological mechanisms underlying memory formation and retrieval, particularly the interplay between hippocampal networks and neuromodulatory systems. Education: PhD in Psychology from New York University (hippocampal subfield specialization) Postdoctoral Research at Columbia University (hippocampus-dopamine interactions) Undergraduate Alumna of the University of Toronto Research Focus: The Duncan Lab investigates how slow neurochemical fluctuations and brain oscillations (particularly theta rhythms) temporally structure memory processes. Their work explores state-dependent learning, age-related changes in network specialization, and the clinical implications for attention disorders and neurodegenerative conditions. Scientific Recognition: Canada Research Chair renewal Glushko Senior Thesis Award (advised student Tien Yang) Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (lab alumnus Alexandera Decker) NSERC and Ontario Graduate Scholarships (students Matt, Mila, Ethina Islam) Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize three key areas: 1) attentional modulation of memory encoding across developmental stages, 2) computational approaches to neural state segmentation in fMRI, and 3) rhythmic dynamics in memory acquisition across health and disease. These works bridge basic cognitive neuroscience with translational applications. Laboratory Team: The lab includes graduate students Mila Mac Neil, Thomas, Catalina, and Robyn, with alumni transitioning to prestigious positions like Tien Yang's PhD at the University of Michigan and Sanjivan Loganathan's Masters at Western University's Culham Lab. Dr. Connie Solidate currently contributes as visiting scholar.
Jennifer Ryan is a Professor at the University of Toronto , affiliated with the Department of Psychology and Psychiatry. She serves as Senior Scientist at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest, where she holds the Anne and Max Tanenbaum Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory . Focus: Memory systems, aging, amnesia, neuroimaging Her research explores how eye movements interact with memory systems, revealing age-related disconnection between visual exploration and memory consolidation. She develops eyetracking-based screening tools for early detection of neurodegeneration and investigates compensatory neocortical learning mechanisms like schema anchoring. Recent publications focus on relational memory deficits in aging and dementia, using fMRI , MEG , and eyetracking to map neural dynamics. Awards include the Tanenbaum Chair for her contributions to cognitive neuroscience. Laboratory : Ryan Lab at Baycrest employs Converging methodologies Neuropsychological patient studies Neuroimaging (MEG/fMRI) Eye-tracking technology
Mélanie JUCLA is a Lecturer in Language Sciences at Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, affiliated with the NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL) and the interdisciplinary research unit OCTOGONE. She teaches psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and methodology in language sciences and speech therapy programs. Her research centers on neurolinguistic and psycholinguistic aspects of language in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions. Key themes include language and memory interactions, speech disfluencies in Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia, written language disorders in dyslexia, and procedural learning in developmental disorders. She employs experimental psycholinguistics, corpus analysis, and neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG) in her work. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on discourse analysis, cognitive-linguistic interactions in aging and neurodegeneration, and developmental language disorders. There is a clear trajectory toward understanding variability and specificity in language dysfunction across the lifespan. ANR FluD4 (2021–2025) : Principal Investigator on fluency and disfluencies in neurodegenerative diseases with neurodevelopmental history. TellMA (2015–2018) : PI on discourse in Alzheimer’s disease. Loquace & Neuroscribe : Earlier funded projects on language-memory interplay and written word production. Co-investigator in DYSTAC-MAP and EvoLex 2 projects. She co-supervises PhD students and mentors Master’s students in language sciences, neuropsychology, and speech therapy. Her lab, LNPL, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with Inserm, CHU Toulouse, and other national research units.
Olga THEOPHANOUS is a teacher-researcher and Associate Professor (Maître de Conférences) at Toulouse University, affiliated with the Department of Language Sciences and the NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL). She holds the HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches), enabling her to supervise doctoral research. She leads several academic programs including the Master's in 'Didactic Learning of French as a Foreign Language' (ADFLE), the University Diploma in 'Preparation for Teaching French as a Foreign Language', and the Minor in Teaching FLE. She also serves as the Erasmus+ educational coordinator for incoming mobility in the department. Her research focuses on the acquisition and didactics of foreign and second languages, particularly lexical aspects in FLE. Key interests include lexical competence development, mental lexicon structuring, language contact, lexical transfer, error analysis, vocabulary learning strategies, and lexical inference in reading. Recently, she has expanded her focus to formulaic or prefabricated language (collocations, chunks, fixed expressions) and its role in L2 fluency, conducting qualitative, comparative, and longitudinal studies. Her recent publications (2020–2021) emphasize collocations, prefabricated expressions, and vocabulary learning frameworks in FLE, reflecting a strong trend toward pedagogical applications of psycholinguistic and acquisitional research. The articles demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement with cognitive science, psycholinguistics, and applied linguistics, with a consistent focus on practical implications for language teaching. Scientific awards include: prix AFLS (Association for French Language Studies) - 2018 She actively supervises or collaborates with students and researchers, as evidenced by co-authored publications and conference presentations. While specific grants are not mentioned, her international seminar missions (Vietnam, Greece, Venezuela) and ongoing research output suggest sustained project involvement. She is a core member of the NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL), where her research on lexical processing and fluency is conducted.
Joyce Chai is a prominent academic researcher in computational linguistics and AI with extensive contributions to grounded language learning, embodied agents, and human-machine collaboration. Her work spans vision-language models, theory of mind implementation, and task guidance systems. Key research themes: Language grounding in physical/social contexts Embodied AI and situated reasoning Interactive learning frameworks Zero-shot and continual concept acquisition Recent publications demonstrate her leadership in: Developing TRAVER for coding tutoring agents Creating W2W grounded language model Advancing theory of mind evaluation in LLMs Establishing HAR reasoning strategies for coherent physical reasoning She has mentored numerous students including Ziqiao Ma, Shane Storks, and Yuwei Bao. Her work appears in top venues like ACL, EMNLP, and NAACL with focus on practical applications like cake-making guidance systems (WTaG) and autonomous driving dialogue (DOROTHIE). Technical contributions include: MetaReVision retrieval-enhanced meta-learning EpiCA network for compositional concept recognition Neuro-symbolic DANLI agent architecture Pragmatic Rational Speaker framework
Carissa Philippi and Justin Feinstein are researchers at the University of Iowa, Department of Psychology. They collaborate extensively on neuroscience and cognitive psychology topics, focusing on brain damage, self-awareness, psychopathy, PTSD, and neuroimaging techniques. Key research areas: Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Neuroimaging, Brain Damage, PTSD, Psychopathy Notable work includes studies on self-awareness following cortical damage, neural correlates of rumination, and psychopathic trait-brain connectivity relationships. Their recent articles (2021–2012) explore stress resilience, emotion recognition, prefrontal cortex function, and neural variability in mental health conditions.
