Dr. Nigel Rogasch is an ARC Externally-Funded Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide's School of Biomedicine within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He is affiliated with the SAHMRI (South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute) and the Adelaide Health & Medical Sciences Building (AHMS). His primary research focuses on combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with neuroimaging techniques (EEG, MRI) to investigate brain dynamics, plasticity, and their roles in healthy and disordered cognition. Research Interests: Understanding mechanisms of working memory and short-term memory Developing TMS-EEG methods to study cortical networks Exploring excitation/inhibition imbalances in schizophrenia and other mental illnesses Modeling how brain stimulation interacts with cortical circuits His work emphasizes translational applications of brain stimulation in clinical settings, such as treating aphasia and autism spectrum disorder. He actively supervises Honours and HDR students in cognitive neuroscience, neurophysiology, and engineering-related fields. Labs & Teams: Brain stimulation, imaging and cognition group at SAHMRI and AHMS.
Julia M. Stephen serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of New Mexico and holds dual appointments as Director of the MEG/EEG Core and Professor of Translational Neuroscience at the Mind Research Network (MRN). Her primary research基地 focuses on advanced neuroimaging techniques to investigate brain development across the human lifespan, with particular emphasis on translational applications for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Dr. Stephen earned her PhD from the University of Minnesota, establishing the foundation for her specialized work in biophysics and neuroimaging. Her educational background directly supports her current methodological expertise in magnetoencephalography and multimodal brain imaging approaches. Her research program centers on developmental neuroscience, specifically examining typical and atypical brain maturation from infancy through aging. Key investigation areas include fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease, with a focus on identifying neural biomarkers through MEG, EEG, and fMRI. She employs rigorous multimodal approaches to study sensory processing, cognitive development, and neural network dynamics, particularly investigating how prenatal exposures and aging processes alter brain function. Analysis of Dr. Stephen's publication record reveals consistent focus on developmental trajectories of brain function, with strong emphasis on FASD (7/15 articles), schizophrenia (4/15), and neuroimaging methodology development (3/15). Her work demonstrates increasing specialization in infant and child neurodevelopment since 2018, with recent publications highlighting MEG applications for early biomarker identification in prenatal exposure conditions and multisensory integration deficits. Dr. Stephen leads multiple NIH-funded research initiatives including the DevMind Study (tracking childhood brain development), investigations into prenatal alcohol exposure markers, and schizophrenia-related multisensory processing projects. Her laboratory infrastructure includes the MEG/EEG Core facility at MRN, which provides advanced neuroimaging capabilities for developmental and clinical neuroscience research. As a Principal Investigator, she directs interdisciplinary teams comprising neuroscientists, physicists, and clinicians to advance understanding of brain-behavior relationships across the lifespan.
Andrea Cripps, Ph.D., ATC, is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Master's of Athletic Training program at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), part of the College of Education & Human Development's School of Applied Human Development. She holds a B.S. from Lake Superior State University, an M.A. from Central Michigan University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. Her research focuses on sensory system impairments (visual, vestibular, somatosensory) post-concussion and their effects on balance, as well as educational declines following sports-related concussions. She teaches courses including Pathology & Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries, Therapeutic Modalities, and BOC preparation. Her work spans athletic training education, injury prevention, and neurorehabilitation. Notable areas include concussion management, biomechanical analysis of movement, and the application of therapeutic modalities. Her research also addresses tactical population fitness, standardized patient training, and exercise protocols for athletes with chronic conditions like IBD. Dr. Cripps has collaborated on studies involving technological tools like the FitLight Trainer™ and the Head Shake Sensory Organization Test (HS-SOT), emphasizing reliability and clinical application. She explores interdisciplinary approaches to sports medicine, emphasizing both clinical practice and athlete well-being.
Professor Kylie Hesketh is a research-intensive academic at Deakin University, affiliated with the Faculty of Health, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, and the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN). She holds the title of Professor and is the coordinator of the Healthy Active Living Domain within IPAN. She is currently a Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellow, supporting her research on early childhood health behaviors. Her research focuses on parenting, physical activity, sedentary behaviors, and obesity prevention in children and youth, with a strong emphasis on early childhood and scalable family-based interventions. Her work integrates training in psychology, pediatric public health, and behavioral epidemiology. She leads multiple large-scale national and international projects and has a strong record of stakeholder engagement. Her recent publications highlight her focus on digital health interventions, movement behavior composition, early life obesity risk prediction, and father engagement in child health. Themes across her research include behavior change, implementation science, and health equity, particularly in migrant and disadvantaged populations. Vice Chancellors Award for Excellence in Research Supervision (2019) Professor Hesketh actively supervises PhD and Masters students and has contributed significantly to research capacity building. She supervises ongoing projects related to toddler self-regulation, paternal postnatal depression, parenting strategies, and infant cardiovascular outcomes. She has also been involved in university-level committees related to higher degree research.
Sebastian Otte is a Professor at the Institute for Robotics and Cognitive Systems at the University of Lübeck, where he leads the Adaptive AI research group. Prior to this, he was a postdoctoral researcher and substitute professor at the University of Tübingen, contributing significantly to the Cognitive Modeling and Distributed Intelligence groups. University of Lübeck, Professor (since 2023) University of Tübingen, Postdoc and Substitute Professor (2016–2023) Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI), Humboldt Fellow (2022–2023) His research focuses on recurrent and spiking neural networks, bio-inspired computing, efficient learning, and adaptive AI systems. He explores how neural models can perform online learning, handle multiple time scales, and solve complex cognitive tasks such as binding, prediction, and motor control. His work bridges machine learning with cognitive science and robotics. The recent publications show a strong trend toward physics-informed neural networks, finite volume methods for PDE modeling, and explainable AI via counterfactual reasoning. His work integrates deep learning with scientific computing, emphasizing robust, interpretable, and efficient models for real-world applications. Scientific awards include: Best Paper Award at ICANN 2019 Humboldt Research Fellowship Editor's Highlight in Water Resources Research He has supervised over 70 bachelor’s and master’s theses and actively mentors students in areas such as spiking neural networks, reservoir computing, and robotics. His teaching includes core computer science and advanced neural network courses. He has been involved in research projects with industry partners like Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG. Otte leads the Adaptive AI research group, which focuses on developing next-generation AI systems that learn efficiently, adapt dynamically, and model complex cognitive and physical processes using biologically inspired architectures.
Dr. Helen Kelly is a state-registered Speech and Language Therapist and Lecturer in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at University College Cork, Ireland. With clinical experience in NHS Scotland on Stroke and Medical wards as well as in the Community, her research bridges clinical practice and academic inquiry, focusing on adults with acquired swallowing difficulties and communication impairment following brain injury, particularly post-stroke aphasia. She actively collaborates with international research networks including the Collaboration of Aphasia Trialists (CATs) and COST Action NET4Age-Friendly. BSc Hons in Speech and Language Pathology, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh (2000) PhD in Speech and Language Therapy, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh (2006) MSc Education in Action 1 & 2, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh (2010-2011) Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, UCC (2018) Dr. Kelly's research emphasizes patient and public involvement (PPI) and co-design methodologies in developing interventions for people with communication disorders. Her work explores how technology can enhance rehabilitation outcomes while reducing the digital divide for people with aphasia. She investigates medication adherence challenges in post-stroke patients with communication disorders and examines the lived experiences of individuals with Motor Neurone Disease and dysphagia. Her research often involves participatory design approaches, collaborating directly with user-led groups like Speakability. Analysis of Dr. Kelly's recent publications reveals a strong focus on medication adherence for people with aphasia, dysphagia management across healthcare settings, and the integration of technology in rehabilitation. Her work demonstrates increasing international collaboration, particularly through the Collaboration of Aphasia Trialists (CATs), where she contributes to developing core outcome sets and fidelity standards for aphasia trials. The research shows a clear trajectory toward more patient-centered, co-designed interventions that address real-world challenges faced by people with communication disorders. Clinical Research Fellowship (Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Professions Consortium Stroke Programme, 2006) Highest Scoring Abstract across disciplines (Stroke Forum 2011) Substantial research funding from Health Research Board, Irish Research Council, and Higher Education Authority Dr. Kelly supervises multiple PhD and MSc students focusing on critical areas including medication adherence in aphasia, dysphagia management, and technology applications in speech therapy. She has secured over €400,000 in research funding from diverse sources including the Health Research Board, Irish Research Council, and Higher Education Authority. Her ENSPIRED project established an all-island Speech and Language Therapy student network across Ireland. She currently leads online Aphasia Home Cafés facilitating communication practice during and beyond the pandemic. Dr. Kelly leads collaborative research initiatives including the Consortium from all five Higher Education Institutions on the island of Ireland running Speech and Language Therapy programs. She co-leads Working Group 1 of COST Action NET4Age-Friendly focusing on user-centered inclusive design of age-friendly environments. Her research actively involves people with aphasia through co-design approaches, particularly in developing technology-based interventions and resources like the aphasia-accessible website she created with Speakability.
Dingguo Zhang is a Reader in Robotics Engineering at the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Design, University of Bath. He is affiliated with several interdisciplinary research centers including the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI, the Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies (CBio), the Bath Institute for the Augmented Human, and IAAPS. His work bridges robotics, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering to develop advanced assistive and rehabilitative technologies. His research focuses on Rehabilitation Robotics, Neural Technologies, Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), and Robotic Exoskeletons . He investigates how neural signals such as EEG and EMG can be used to control prosthetic devices, exoskeletons, and communication systems, particularly for individuals with neurological impairments. His work also involves signal processing, machine learning, and adaptive control strategies to improve human-machine interaction. Key themes include decoding motor and speech intentions, fatigue assessment, and closed-loop neuromodulation. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward invasive and non-invasive neural interface development , especially in decoding speech from intracranial EEG and enhancing BCI performance through advanced preprocessing and deep learning. There is also significant focus on wearable robotics for stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation , with integration of soft actuators, hybrid control, and real-time adaptation. Multimodal sensing (e.g., EEG-fNIRS, EMG-force) and patient-centered design are recurring elements across his work. Dr. Zhang has received recognition through his status as an IEEE Senior Member (EMBS, RAS, SMC) and IFESS Lifetime Member . He serves on the editorial boards of five journals including IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems & Rehabilitation Engineering and Frontiers in Neurorobotics , and has held leadership roles such as co-chair of IFESS 2024. He is actively involved in research funding and supervision. He is Principal Investigator (PI) on the EPSRC-funded dSPEECH project, which aims to decode speech using invasive BCIs, and Co-Investigator on an NIHR-funded project developing an ear-switch-controlled exoskeleton for stroke rehabilitation . He welcomes PhD students and is committed to training the next generation of researchers in neurotechnology and robotics. Dr. Zhang leads or contributes to research within collaborative labs and teams focused on bioengineering, augmented human systems, and accountable AI . These include the Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies and the Bath Institute for the Augmented Human, where interdisciplinary teams develop next-generation assistive technologies grounded in ethical and transparent AI principles.
Professor Christopher Tyler is a visual neuroscientist specializing in visual and oculomotor function and disorders at City St George's, University of London. He joined the institution in 2013 after working at several universities in the United States and maintaining a long-standing affiliation with the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute in San Francisco, where he established its Brain Imaging Center. His research spans multiple disciplines including neuroscience, psychology, and vision science, with active international collaborations across France, Germany, United States, Taiwan, Israel and Australia. Professor Tyler received his training in Experimental Psychology at the Universities of Leicester, Aston and Keele before taking postdoctoral fellowships at Northeastern University, Boston, University of Bristol and Bell Laboratories. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his interdisciplinary research that bridges visual neuroscience, psychophysics, and computational modeling. His research interests focus on the neural processing of visual information, with particular emphasis on form, symmetry, flicker, motion, color, and stereoscopic depth perception. Professor Tyler has developed effective psychophysical and electrophysiological tests for diagnosing retinal, optic nerve, visual cortical and oculomotor disorders. His current work investigates the effects of traumatic brain damage on eye movements and their brainstem control mechanisms, with significant implications for understanding and treating traumatic brain injury. Professor Tyler's extensive publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding visual perception across multiple dimensions. His recent work shows a strong focus on traumatic brain injury effects on vision, advanced computational modeling of visual processes, symmetry processing, and the intersection of visual science with art history. His research bridges fundamental neuroscience with clinical applications, particularly in understanding how brain trauma affects visual function. Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute (1996) Kettlewell Chair Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute (1985) Kettlewell Chair American Academy of Optometry (1982) Garland-Clay Award Professor Tyler has taught courses at numerous prestigious institutions including Northeastern, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC Berkeley and the University of Paris. His research has been supported by significant grants from CDMRP (US) for studying human oculomotor functions in traumatic brain injury, AFOSR (US) for encoding 3D structure in visual scenes, and NSF (US) for investigating neural dynamics of conceptual learning. He maintains an active research laboratory focused on visual neuroscience and has collaborated with numerous researchers worldwide. His research center is focused on Optometry and Visual Neuroscience, where he leads investigations into visual perception mechanisms and their applications to clinical problems. Professor Tyler's work bridges fundamental neuroscience with practical applications in vision science and clinical optometry.
Sam Wu is a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Science at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Health Sciences, where he has been instrumental in developing the Exercise Science degree program. He also holds an adjunct Associate Professor position at Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, demonstrating international academic collaboration. Dr. Wu's research focuses on exercise physiology with practical applications for athletic performance, aging populations, and clinical conditions. His work spans compression garments for recovery, pacing strategies in cycling, hormonal responses to training interventions, subjective exercise responses, respiratory control mechanisms, and exercise interventions for health improvement across diverse populations. His research integrates biomechanical analysis with physiological measurements to develop evidence-based exercise protocols. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on translational research connecting laboratory findings to practical applications. His work frequently examines biomechanical aspects of movement, physiological responses to exercise stressors, and innovative interventions for performance enhancement and health maintenance. A notable trend is his growing focus on the gut-muscle axis in aging populations and the role of extracellular vesicles in exercise adaptation. ECR SUPRA Award (2018) Dr. Wu actively supervises multiple PhD students and has secured substantial grant funding from industry partners including Lallemand Health Solutions, Cannvalate Pty Ltd, and BASF. His collaborative research network spans Australia and international institutions, with particular emphasis on translating research findings into practical applications for athletes, older adults, and clinical populations. He has developed web-based repository systems for muscle strength monitoring and investigated various nutritional and mechanical interventions for performance enhancement and recovery.
Amirreza Razmjoo Fard is a PhD student and Researcher at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Engineering (STI) and the Robot Learning and Interaction (RLI) Group at the Idiap Research Institute. Supervised by Dr. Sylvain Calinon, he focuses on developing adaptive, efficient, and intelligent robotic control methods for contact-rich environments and constrained scenarios. Research Areas: Generative AI (diffusion models, flow matching), Model composition (product of experts), System dynamics, Control theory, Physics-based simulation (Isaac Sim) Key Goals: Bridging theory and real-world applications, enhancing robot autonomy, interaction, and physical intelligence His work spans publications at top robotics conferences like IROS, CoRL, RSS, and ICRA, with a Best Paper Finalist recognition at RSS 2024. Notable methods include CCDP for diffusion policy composition, CDF for differentiable robot geometry, and D-LGP for hybrid planning. He has also collaborated with Honda Research Institute Europe during a six-month internship.
Alberto Botter is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET), Politecnico di Torino, and a member of the PolitoBIOMed Lab and LISiN (Laboratory for Engineering of the Neuromuscular System). His expertise spans biomedical engineering, neuroengineering, and rehabilitation technologies with a focus on signal processing and medical device innovation. Biopotential detection Functional electrical stimulation Human-machine interface Neuromuscular system analysis Rehabilitation engineering Ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging Recent publications highlight advancements in ultrasound imaging for motor unit analysis, neurophysiological studies on synaptic inputs, and medical device ergonomics . His work also explores cortical responses to muscle activation and high-density EMG applications. Mentoring Polito Project (M2P), 2024 He supervises PhD students Marco Gagliardi and Alessandra Giangrande, contributing to research on Botulinum Toxin administration optimization and sensorimotor integration . His projects include EU-funded EMPATIC, PNRR BSYNC, and PRIN Trajector-AGE studies on aging-related neuromuscular impairments.
Dr. Luke Heales is a Senior Lecturer in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Postgraduate Research Coordinator at Central Queensland University’s School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences. He holds a PhD from The University of Queensland (Dean’s Award), a Bachelor of Health Science (Valedictorian) from Auckland University of Technology, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Education from CQUniversity. Specialises in upper limb injury rehabilitation and persistent tendon pain Active researcher in occupational rehabilitation and beach accessibility for people with disability Recipient of multiple teaching awards including the Australian Awards for University Teaching (2021) Secured over $500,000 in competitive research and teaching grants His recent publications focus on tendinopathy management, biomechanical responses to taping/orthoses, and accessibility studies for inclusive beach environments. He supervises 4 research higher degree students and teaches musculoskeletal physiotherapy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Scientific awards and grants include: Deans Award for Outstanding Research Higher Degree (2015) 3 Minute Thesis Competition awards (2015) Summer Research Scholarships (2010-2011) Best Research Project award (2011)
Professor James B. Rowe is a distinguished cognitive neurologist at the University of Cambridge, holding positions at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit and Cambridge Neuroscience. His research program focuses on dementia and neurodegeneration, with four integrated pillars: defining cognitive processes affected by dementia, determining mechanisms of individual differences, predicting brain function trajectories across the lifespan, and developing new drugs to protect or restore brain function. University of Cambridge, School of Clinical Medicine MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit Cambridge Neuroscience Rowe's research spans multiple neurodegenerative conditions including Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson's disease, and progressive supranuclear palsy. He utilizes advanced neuroimaging techniques (MEG, EEG, fMRI, DWI, PET) alongside cognitive modeling, genetics, and neuropathology to understand disease mechanisms. His work emphasizes precision biomarkers for experimental medicine studies in precisely characterized clinical populations. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals strong focus on synaptic loss, neuroinflammation, and noradrenergic dysfunction across neurodegenerative diseases. His team has pioneered the use of [11C]UCB-J PET to measure synaptic density in vivo, demonstrating its relationship to clinical severity in frontotemporal dementia. There's also significant work on blood-based biomarkers of inflammation and their relationship to central pathology and survival outcomes. Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) Principal investigator for multiple major studies including CamCAN, GENFI, PROSPECT, ICICLE-PD, and PiPPIN Rowe leads an extensive research program with collaborations across Europe and beyond, conducting both observational and interventional studies. His team has established robust methods for harmonizing cognitive data across aging and dementia cohorts, enabling large-scale analyses. Current work focuses on developing the Cambridge Questionnaire for Apathy and Impulsivity Traits (CamQUAIT) and investigating noradrenergic contributions to cognitive processes in Parkinson's disease through pharmacological interventions. His laboratory integrates multiple methodologies including magnetoencephalography, PET imaging, cognitive testing, and blood biomarker analysis to understand the neural basis of cognitive changes in neurodegenerative diseases. Recent work has established important links between locus coeruleus integrity, noradrenergic function, and cognitive symptoms in parkinsonian disorders.
Caroline Ganière is a Lecturer in the Department of Physical Education and Sports at the University of Clermont Auvergne, where she serves as Educational Manager of the 2nd year Bachelor's degree in Education and Motor Skills since 2022. Previously, she was a Lecturer at the University of Rouen from 2016-2022 and co-headed the MEEF Master's in Physical Education and Sports from 2017-2022. Dr. Ganière earned her Doctorate in Sciences and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities (STAPS) in 2015 from Blaise Pascal University Clermont II with a thesis titled "The motor organization of the student learning in EPS: development of an analytical framework for intervention" under the supervision of Marc Cizeron. Her research focuses on the intersection of phenomenology, motor learning, and physical education, with particular emphasis on understanding motor organization through gestalt theory and enaction. Dr. Ganière's work examines how students develop motor skills across various activities including climbing, dance, swimming, and gymnastics, with a strong theoretical foundation in morphogenesis and sense-making processes. Her approach integrates anthropo-phenomenological perspectives to analyze the student's lived experience during physical activities. Her publication record shows consistent output since 2011, with recent work focusing on climbing pedagogy, motor behavior analysis, and France's physical activity report cards for children and youth. Her research demonstrates a clear trajectory from theoretical frameworks to practical applications in physical education settings. 2022-Present: Educational Manager of 2nd year Bachelor's degree in Education and Motor Skills 2016-2022: Lecturer at University of Rouen - CETAPS Laboratory 2017-2022: Co-head of MEEF Master's in EPS 2013-2014: Head of doctoral seminars at ACTé Laboratory Dr. Ganière collaborates extensively with researchers at the Centre d'études des transformations des activités physiques et sportives (ACTé) and has contributed to national initiatives including France's Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Her work bridges theoretical understanding of motor learning with practical applications in physical education classrooms.
Nadège Rochat is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education (UFR STAPS) at University Clermont Auvergne (UCA), France. She is affiliated with the Activity, Knowledge, Transmission, Education (ACTé) research group and the Center for the Study of Transformations in Physical and Sports Activities (CETAPS). Her research focuses on activity analysis, enaction theory, and learning processes in sports contexts. Dr. Rochat earned her Doctorate in STAPS (Sciences and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities) in 2017 from University of Lausanne and University of Rouen Normandy, under the supervision of D. Hauw and L. Seifert. Her dissertation was titled "Enactive analysis of activity in trail and ultra-trail: a multi-sourcing approach." Prior to her current position, she completed several post-doctoral fellowships including: 2021-2022: Post-doctorate, ANR-RIN OptiCog project, CETAPS and CRFDP Laboratories, University of Rouen Normandy; 2020-2021: Post-doctorate, ANR-DFG SALAMMBO project, GIPSA-Lab, Grenoble INP, CNRS, University of Grenoble Alpes; 2017-2019: Post-doctorate, ANR DynACEV project, CETAPS Laboratory, University of Rouen Normandy. Dr. Rochat's research interests center on the enactive and phenomenological approaches to understanding sports activity, particularly in trail running, climbing, and officiating contexts. Her work integrates mixed methods to analyze both behavioral data and lived experience. She investigates how athletes, referees, and coaches make sense of their activities through embodied cognition and environmental interactions. Her research has important implications for sports training, equipment design, and professional development in sports contexts. Her work often focuses on the relationship between physical activity and cognitive processes, examining how movement and environment shape perception and decision-making. She has made significant contributions to understanding emotional dynamics in sports coaching, the appropriation of sports equipment, and the development of skills frameworks for sports officials. Analysis of Dr. Rochat's publications reveals a consistent focus on enactive approaches to sports activity across diverse contexts including trail running, climbing, refereeing, and coaching. Her work demonstrates an evolving trajectory from analyzing individual athlete experiences toward examining professional transitions and skill development in sports officiating. A significant portion of her research examines the interplay between phenomenological experience and behavioral data, using innovative methodological approaches to bridge these typically separate domains of inquiry. Her recent work shows increasing emphasis on practical applications of enactive theory for sports training, equipment design, and professional development. Dr. Rochat has been involved in several significant research projects including: Learning Dynamics: Behavior and Lived Experience. What Place for Exploration Strategies?; Supporting Referees' Professional Transitions: using a skills framework to co-construct tools and methods; Optimizing the understanding of cognitive control abilities through Stroop interference: behavioral, electrophysiological and fMRI study of its different components. Dr. Rochat is an active researcher with numerous publications in high-impact journals including Frontiers in Psychology, Cognitive Processing, and PLoS ONE. Her work demonstrates strong collaborative networks with researchers across France and internationally.
