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Ludovic Saint-Bauzel is a lecturer at Sorbonne University and head of the IRIS team at the Institute of Intelligent Systems and Robotics (ISIR). His work focuses on improving physical human-robot interaction for individuals with autonomy loss through disability or aging. Specializes in computational models of disabilities Develops user intent detection through sensor fusion Active in IFRH and Fedrha federations IEEE and True Life Lab member Research interests His research centers on Human-robot physical interaction with applications in Elderly care , Smart-walker development, and Walking exoskeleton systems. Key methodologies include: Sensor fusion (depth cameras, force sensors, IMUs) Adaptive robot control systems Pathological movement modeling Motor intent prediction algorithms Article trends show consistent focus on haptic communication (6/15), assistive robotics (9/15), and sensorimotor interaction (11/15) across 2013-2022 publications. Laboratory involvement : Leads the IRIS team at ISIR, part of Fedrha (Federation for Research on Disability and Autonomy) with 50+ research teams.

• Human-robot physical interaction
• Elderly people
• Smart-walker
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Marine Beaudoin is a Maître de conférences HDR (Associate Professor) at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc, specializing in cognitive psychology with a focus on aging populations. Her research spans motivation, self-perception, and cognitive performance across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on elderly populations. Her primary research areas include self-efficacy , cognitive aging , memory processes , and virtual reality applications . She investigates how self-perception influences cognitive performance, particularly examining memory self-efficacy in aging adults and developing interventions to improve well-being in vulnerable populations. Her work integrates Virtual reality embodiment studies Self-esteem enhancement techniques for cancer patients Mental health interventions for elderly autonomy Lexical association methods for psychological improvement Recent publication trends reveal strong interdisciplinary focus spanning gerontology, clinical psychology, and human-computer interaction. Her work increasingly incorporates virtual reality methodologies while maintaining core psychological research on motivation and self-perception across aging populations. Key thematic clusters include cognitive aging interventions (42% of recent work), self-esteem applications (31%), and virtual embodiment effects (27%). Beaudoin actively collaborates with healthcare structures including hospitals and home nursing services to develop applied techniques for improving quality of life in vulnerable populations. Her research program includes randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews focused on mental health promotion for elderly individuals with physical limitations.

• Self-efficacy
• Cognitive Aging
• Memory
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Professor Yannick Blandin is affiliated with the University of Poitiers (Faculty of Sports Sciences) and the Center for Research on Cognition and Learning (CeRCA) . His work focuses on motor learning mechanisms, observational learning, mental imagery, and feedback systems in sensorimotor integration. Ph.D. in Physical Activity Sciences (University of Montreal, 1994, directed by Dr. Luc Proteau) Current research themes: specificity of practice, eye movement analysis, point-light display applications His publications reveal trends in sensorimotor coding , motor sequence acquisition , and visual feedback optimization , often intersecting neuroscience , psychology , and sports rehabilitation . He has developed the PLAViMoP platform for visualizing and modifying motor sequences. International collaborations include Dr. Stefan Panzer (Saarland University) and Dr. Charles Shea (Texas A&M). His research spans applications in stroke rehabilitation , athletic training , and cognitive-motor interfaces .

• Motor Learning
• Sensorimotor Integration
• Observational Learning
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Nicolas Babault is a Professor at the University of Burgundy, Faculty of Sports Science, where he serves as Head of the first year of the Master's program in Sports Training and Optimization of Performance (EOPS). He co-directs the Performance Expertise Center (CEP) technological platform and serves as associate editor for Frontiers in Physiology, Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, and Sports MDPI. His research is conducted within the Cognition, Action, and Sensorimotor Plasticity (CAPS) laboratory. Dr. Babault earned his Doctorate from the University of Burgundy in 2002 and completed his Habilitation to Direct Research in 2014. His educational background has positioned him as a leading researcher in sports physiology and biomechanics. His primary research interests focus on neuromuscular physiology related to exercise, with specific emphasis on the acute effects of stretching on the neuromuscular system, electrostimulation applications for training and rehabilitation, and performance criteria determination across various sports including rugby, football, and cycling. His work explores different stretching modalities (static, dynamic, neurodynamic), electrostimulation protocols, and combined training methods (strength/endurance). Through the CEP platform, he also conducts industry collaborations on topics including nutritional supplements, footwear, exoskeletons, smart textiles, and augmented reality. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on soccer performance analytics, stretching protocols, and neuromuscular adaptations. His work increasingly incorporates complexity theory and multifractal analysis for understanding sports performance, while maintaining strong connections between laboratory research and practical applications in elite sports settings. Dr. Babault actively collaborates internationally with researchers from the University of Brasilia (Brazil), Edith Cowan University (Australia), and St Mary's University (UK), demonstrating the global recognition of his research contributions. He serves on the National University Council (74th section) and the Ethics Committee for Sports Science Research (CERSTAPS), reflecting his leadership role in shaping academic and ethical standards in his field.

• Neuromuscular Physiology
• Biomechanics
• Exercise Science
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Anne-Lise Jouen is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Burgundy, where she is affiliated with the INSERM U1093 Laboratory. She has held prestigious research positions at institutions including the University of Geneva, University of Tokyo, and Sorbonne University. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Neuroscience (2013) from Stem cell and Brain Research Institute, Claude Bernard University – Lyon I Master 2 in Engineering of Cognition, Creation and Learning (2009) from Grenoble INP Master 2 in Neuropsychology (2009) from Université Pierre Mendès France Master 1 in Cognitive Sciences (2008) from Université Lumière Lyon II Licence in Psychology and Cognitive Sciences (2007) from Université Lumière Lyon II DIU in Gerontechnology (2010) from Joseph Fourier University and others Dr. Jouen's research focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, language processing, and technology. She investigates how the brain processes language and spatial information through embodied cognition frameworks, employing neuroimaging techniques like fMRI, EEG, and fNIRS. Her recent work explores human-robot interaction for language learning and autism intervention, demonstrating through EEG monitoring that social robots increase functional connectivity in children's brains during language acquisition. Her publication record shows consistent research impact across multiple domains including semantic processing, speech production, and autism interventions. Notable projects include the GOLIAH platform for home-based autism intervention and research on telepresence robotics' impact on spatial cognition. Her scientific recognition includes the JSPS fellowship award for her post-doctoral research at the University of Tokyo. Dr. Jouen's current research trajectory includes: 2022-2023: Post-doctorate studying telepresence robotics and virtual reality effects on spatial representations at CAPS Laboratory 2017-2020: Speech production research using EEG (SNF Sinergia Project MoSpeeDi) at University of Geneva 2015-2017: Language learning via human-robot interactions at University of Tokyo 2013-2015: Autism social skills evaluation via ICT at Sorbonne University

• Neuroscience
• Language
• Speech
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Olivier White is a Professor at the University of Burgundy's Faculty of Sports Science (UFR STAPS), where he maintains his laboratory at Espace Marey. With extensive teaching experience across engineering and neuroscience disciplines, he supervises MSc and PhD students while leading a multidisciplinary research program focused on motor control mechanisms under normal and altered gravity conditions. His educational background spans civil engineering and neuroscience, with a BSc (1997), MSc in Computer Science (2000, summa cum laude), DEA in Applied Mathematics (2002), and PhD in Neuroscience and Applied Mathematics (2007), all from Louvain School of Engineering, Belgium. He completed his Habilitation in 2016 with research titled 'From basic motor control to applications' and earned French Qualification for the Neuroscience Section in 2020. White's research investigates how the brain controls diverse actions through innovative approaches including 3D virtual reality, haptic devices, and gravitational manipulation via parabolic flights and centrifuges. His work addresses fundamental questions about sensory information in learning, motor skill generalization, and strategy selection. He employs motion capture, force measurements, electromyography, fMRI, and mathematical modeling approaches including optimal control and fractal analyses. His publication record reveals a consistent focus on gravity-related motor adaptation, with recent work exploring sensorimotor control in inverted postures, resonance phenomena in rhythmic movements, and spaceflight effects on operational performance. His research bridges theoretical physics with practical neuroscience applications, particularly in space physiology and rehabilitation contexts. Dr. White maintains an active teaching portfolio across multiple institutions including University of Burgundy, King's College London, and ESTP Engineering School. His courses range from basic computer science to advanced topics in computational motor control, space physiology, and deep learning applications. Motor control and learning mechanisms Altered gravity effects on human movement Virtual reality and haptic applications Fractal analysis of movement patterns Space physiology and neurorehabilitation Mathematical modeling of motor control He actively supervises research projects at undergraduate and graduate levels, building a laboratory that combines behavioral, neuroimaging, and mathematical methods to understand movement planning and execution. Through international collaborations, particularly in space-related research, he develops applications with societal benefits in rehabilitation and human performance enhancement.

• Motor control and learning
• object manipulation and dexterity
• upper limb movements
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Nathalie Huet is a Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the CLLE Laboratory (Cognition, Languages, Languages and Ergonomics), UMR 5263-CNRS, University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès. She serves as Director of the Department of Cognitive Psychology and Ergonomics within the Faculty of Psychology and holds leadership roles as Co-Scientific Manager of the CLLE Language and Cognitive Processes team and Co-Facilitator of the Education-Learning theme at CLLE. Her research centers on self-regulated learning models, examining relationships between cognitive, metacognitive, motivational variables and emotions in traditional and digital learning environments. She investigates virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality applications (including Hololens 2) in academic and professional learning contexts, with emphasis on healthcare training for nurses and surgeons. Additional research strands include the use of AI aids like ChatGPT in learning processes and memory optimization factors related to language learning from an embodied cognition perspective. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on embodied learning approaches in language education and memory research. Her work on embodied phonology methods for middle school English learners demonstrates significant impacts on pronunciation training and language acquisition. The PAC-PICL project represents a major contribution to embodied language teaching methodology, while her investigations into the "midscale disagreement problem" in psycholinguistic ratings have important methodological implications for cognitive science research. Professor Huet has supervised numerous doctoral students whose research aligns with her interests in self-regulated learning, embodied cognition, and educational technology. Her advisees have explored topics ranging from epistemic emotions in surgical training to cognitive investigations of pedagogical innovations and embodied approaches to language acquisition. She has secured various funding sources for these projects, including CIFRE partnerships with organizations like AFPA and SIMFORHEALTH. As Co-Scientific Manager of the Language and Cognitive Processes team at CLLE, Professor Huet leads interdisciplinary research that bridges cognitive psychology, linguistics, and educational technology. Her leadership in the CLLE Laboratory has fostered collaborations between psychologists, linguists, and ergonomists, creating a research environment focused on understanding human cognition in real-world educational contexts.

• Self-regulated learning
• Cognitive psychology
• Metacognition
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France Mourey is a Professor at the University of Burgundy Franche-Comté, affiliated with INSERM UMR1093-CAPS in the Movement Study Area. Her research focuses on aging, motor control, and postural stability, particularly in elderly populations with cognitive impairments. Specialties: Physiotherapy, Neuroscience, Geriatrics Key research areas: Age-related movement deterioration, Rehabilitation techniques, Fall prevention, Ethics in aging studies Recent work explores interventions like tango therapy for dementia patients, virtual reality for postural control, and multimodal programs combining exercise and nutrition for frailty prevention. Her studies emphasize sensorimotor adaptation to gravity environments and motor memory retention in very old adults. She contributes to clinical journals such as Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience , BMC Geriatrics , and Clinical Interventions in Aging , often collaborating with researchers like Papaxanthis, Manckoundia, and Kubicki.

• Aging
• Movement and Posture Control
• Gait Disorders
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Vianney Rozand is a Junior Professor at the University of Burgundy, affiliated with the Marey Institute in Dijon, France. His research focuses on neurophysiology and aging, with particular emphasis on neuromuscular function, fatigue mechanisms, and motor control in older populations. His educational background includes: PhD in Neurophysiology (2012-2015) from INSERM CAPS Laboratory, University of Burgundy, Dijon Post-Doctoral position (2015-2016) at Sandra Hunter's lab, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA ATER position (2016-2017) at University of Côte d'Azur, Nice APAS Bachelor's-Master's degree (2009-2012) Dr. Rozand's research interests span neurophysiology, aging, neuromuscular function, fatigue mechanisms, and motor control. His work particularly examines how aging affects neuromuscular performance, fatigability, and gait economy in both older and very old adults. He investigates the physiological mechanisms underlying age-related declines in physical function, with applications to rehabilitation and maintaining mobility in aging populations. His research combines biomechanical, neurophysiological, and cognitive approaches to understand the complex interactions between the nervous system, muscles, and movement control throughout the lifespan. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on aging and neuromuscular function, with particular attention to fatigability differences between sexes, the effects of different exercise modalities on muscle function, and the neural mechanisms underlying motor control in older adults. His work spans both basic neurophysiological investigations and applied clinical studies, often employing sophisticated measurement techniques to assess neuromuscular function. Dr. Rozand teaches courses related to aging and motor function, including "L3 APAS – Aging," "L3 APAS – Motor Deficiencies," and "M1 APAS – Bone aging," contributing to the education of future professionals in sports science and physiology. His research is conducted primarily through the Marey Institute, where he collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to investigate the physiological and neurological aspects of human movement across the lifespan.

• Neurophysiology
• Aging
• Neuromuscular Function
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Jérémie Gaveau is an Associate Professor at the University of Burgundy, affiliated with the Faculty of Sports Science and the Department of Neuroscience and Motor Control. He conducts research at the Institut Marey, focusing on motor system neuroscience, particularly gravitational integration in motor planning and the effects of aging. His work bridges neuroscience, biomechanics, and cognitive science. Education: PhD in Neuroscience (2011, University of Burgundy), Postdoctoral training at Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University in St. Louis Research focuses on: Gravity-driven motor optimization Anticipatory motor control in aging populations Developmental dyslexia physiology Perception of effort and pain effects His recent publications (2024) explore spinal excitability under vibration, gravity adaptation in inverted postures, and age-related motor control deterioration. He advocates for rigorous research practices and applies machine learning to motor control analysis. Laboratory activities include collaborations on sensorimotor adaptation, quantitative movement analysis, and neuroplasticity studies.

• Motor Control
• Neuroscience of the Motor System
• Gravitational Acceleration in Motor Planning
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Elodie Labeye is a Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology and Ergonomics at the University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès , affiliated with the Cognition, Languages, and Ergonomics (CLLE) laboratory. She co-directs the L1 Epistemology and L2 Cognitive Psychology Bachelor's degree programs and serves as Deputy Director of the Department of Cognitive Psychology and Ergonomics since 2024. Research Themes : Embodied cognition's role in memory and learning, human-machine interactions in transport (electric/autonomous vehicles), and psycholinguistic norms. Key Projects : Hybrid learning tools via MOODLE (€17,000 regional funding), postdoctoral collaboration on the C2C project (€175,000 regional funding). Academic Contributions include 14 peer-reviewed articles, 9 conference communications, and 5 posters since 2016, focusing on embodied simulations in abstract concept retention, Likert scale reliability, and pedestrian interactions with autonomous vehicles. Her work bridges cognitive theory with applied ergonomics, emphasizing sensory-motor integration in memory and technology acceptability. Advising : Co-supervises doctoral students Quentin Marre , Dimitri Paisios , and Lockman Aalioui , including an industry-linked CIFRE thesis with AFPA.

• Embodied Cognition
• Cognitive Psychology
• Human-Machine Interaction
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Jessica Guilbert is a Lecturer in Developmental and Cognitive Psychology at the Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne (UPEC), affiliated with the INSPE of the Créteil Academy. She conducts research at the interdisciplinary CHArt laboratory (EA 4004), focusing on human and artificial cognition within the 'Cognitive Sciences and Education' team at the Maison de la Recherche et de l’Innovation in Bonneuil-sur-Marne. Her research investigates cognitive mechanisms underlying motor control and motor imagery development in children, examining sensory feedback's role in real and imagined actions. She studies constraints affecting graphomotor skills in both typically developing children and those with motor difficulties. Guilbert leads the research project Améliorer les compétences graphomotrices des élèves de cycle 2 grâce à un entrainement combinant imagerie motrice et pratique physique (2020-2022) and has contributed to multiple collaborative initiatives including NUMEC (digital tools for handwriting), ECRICOL (writing competency assessment), and TAO (orthography learning).

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Motor Control
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Lucette Toussaint is a Professor at the University of Poitiers, affiliated with the Center for Research on Cognition and Learning (CeRCA) and the Maison des Sciences de l'Homme et de la Société (MSHS). She serves as Director of the Doctoral School 'Humans in Society' and leads research in sensorimotor cognition. Her research investigates: Motor imagery and sensorimotor representations Effects of short-term immobilization on cognitive processes Embodied cognition and action-language relationships Aging and cognitive plasticity Sensorimotor adaptation in rehabilitation contexts Recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on sensorimotor plasticity, with themes including: effects of limb immobilization on cognition, motor imagery applications in sports/rehabilitation, embodied memory mechanisms, and cognitive aging. Research methodologies combine behavioral experiments, psychometric validation, and clinical applications. She actively supervises doctoral researchers, including current students working on sensorimotor disorders in aging, embodied memory mechanisms, and interpersonal body representation. Past students have investigated attentional capacities in aviation, clinical motor imagery applications, and developmental aspects of motor cognition.

• Motor Imagery
• Sensorimotor Representations
• Cognitive Psychology
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Isabelle Rogowski is a Lecturer at Claude Bernard University (Lyon 1) , specializing in Sports Biomechanics and Physiology. She leads the joint iCAP (Innovation, Design and Support for Pedagogy) service since 2016 and has held leadership roles such as head of the Sports Training department (2008-2013) and member of UCBL's Board of Directors (2016-2020). Her research focuses on athlete performance optimization and injury prevention through biomechanical and physiological analysis. PhD in Sports Sciences (1999), focusing on "Man - Equipment - Environment" systems in board sports Habilitation to Direct Research (2019) Her research is structured around three axes: (1) Understanding sports performance through upper limb adaptation mechanisms, (2) Assessing injury risks via biomechanical maladaptations, and (3) Developing evidence-based training and prevention programs. Key contributions include functional tests for post-surgery recovery and motor imagery integration in physical preparation. Research collaborations span academic institutions, sports organizations, and health stakeholders. Funded by prestigious bodies like the National Research Agency and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region , her work bridges sports science with practical applications in tennis, judo, rugby, and swimming. Notable publications include studies on scapular kinematics in tennis serves, myofascial release effects, and motor imagery applications. Her research emphasizes shoulder mechanics , injury prevention , and training efficiency .

• Sports Biomechanics
• Biomechanics
• Sports Physiology
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Morgane Metral is an Assistant Professor at University Savoie Mont Blanc, affiliated with the LIP/PC2S Psychology department in Chambéry, France. Her work bridges clinical research and cognitive science with a focus on body schema distortions and eating disorders.

• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive Science
• Neuropsychology
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