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Annemarie RossView profile

Associate Professor

• Deaf Education
• Science Education
• Chemistry Education
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Annemarie Ross is an Associate Professor in the Department of Science and Mathematics at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), part of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Her work focuses on creating inclusive educational environments for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, with particular emphasis on chemistry education and laboratory accessibility. Dr. Ross earned her BS and MS from Rochester Institute of Technology and her Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Her educational background has equipped her to address the unique challenges faced by deaf students in STEM. Her research centers on deaf education in STEM, inclusive teaching strategies, laboratory safety, scientific argumentation, and career preparation. She develops resources and curricula to ensure equitable access to science education, often collaborating with colleagues to create supportive learning environments that integrate universal design principles and assistive technologies. Recent publications highlight her commitment to enhancing accessibility in chemistry education and undergraduate research experiences. Her work emphasizes safe laboratory practices, culturally responsive teaching, and technology integration to support diverse learners, significantly advancing inclusive STEM education. Dr. Ross has received notable recognition including: ACS Stanley C. Israel Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences (2012) American Chemical Society Certificate of Environmental Merit Award (2013) She has secured multiple grants from NSF, ACS, and RIT to develop course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) for deaf and hard-of-hearing students and establish industry partnerships. Her projects focus on improving student success, technical skill development, and workforce diversity in STEM fields. Dr. Ross collaborates with colleagues Todd Pagano and Susan Smith to create inclusive laboratory environments and research opportunities. Their team has developed nationally recognized programs ensuring safe and successful experiences for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in academic and professional settings.

Małgorzata JedynakView profile

Professor

• Special Education for Visually Impaired Learners
• Typhlopedagogy
• Typhlopsychology
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Dr. Małgorzata Jedynak is a distinguished academic at the University of Wrocław's Institute of English Philology, Department of Glottodidactics, specializing in language education for visually impaired learners. With a PhD in applied linguistics obtained in 2004, she has established herself as a leading expert in typhlopedagogy and typhlopsychology. As chair of the TYFLO Research Group since 2016, she coordinates interdisciplinary research on language learning for blind and partially sighted students. Her administrative roles include serving as coordinator of cooperation between the Institute of English Philology and the Center for Foreign Language Teaching in Wrocław since 2020, and chairwoman of the Lower Silesian Chapter of the Polish Society of Modern Languages. Dr. Jedynak's research focuses on the intersection of visual impairment and language acquisition, exploring how blind and partially sighted learners develop linguistic competence. Her work examines affective factors in language learning, pronunciation acquisition challenges, vocabulary strategies, and the impact of EU language education policies on special needs education. She has edited multiple publications addressing specific needs of higher education students with visual impairments, including the comprehensive 'Language education of students with special educational needs' and 'Current Research in Bilingualism and Bilingual Education' with Springer. Her scholarly contributions reveal consistent trends in adapting language teaching methodologies for visually impaired learners, with particular attention to sensory compensation strategies, emotional factors in language acquisition, and the implementation of European language frameworks in special education contexts. Dr. Jedynak's research bridges theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications, emphasizing the importance of inclusive language education policies across the European Union. As an active member of the academic community, Dr. Jedynak serves on the Scientific Board of the Neophilolog journal since 2018 and has organized numerous scientific conferences, including the annual INJO (Innovations in Foreign Language Teaching) conference series. Her leadership in the TYFLO Research Group has fostered collaborations across disciplines to address the complex challenges faced by visually impaired language learners. Dr. Jedynak's work extends to developing specialized teaching materials and strategies for blind and partially sighted learners, including tactile and auditory approaches to vocabulary acquisition and pronunciation training. Her research on the 'Listen and touch' project critically examines various methods of teaching foreign language vocabulary to students with vision deficits, pioneering innovative techniques that have influenced special language education practices in Poland and beyond.

Ewa Maria ŚmigielskaView profile

Researcher

• Sculpture
• Sound Installation
• Performance Art
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Dr. Ewa Maria Śmigielska is a contemporary sculptor and installation artist working at the Faculty of Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. Born in Warsaw in 1987, she completed her studies with distinction at the Faculty of Sculpture, specializing in Audiovisual Space Studio under Professor Grzegorz Kowalski. In 2019, she earned her PhD in visual arts and conservation of works of art from the same institution. Her artistic practice spans drawing, sculpture, video, installation, and scenography, with a focus on cross-cultural dialogues between Eastern and Western artistic traditions. Her research interests revolve around cultural and formal syncretism , often emerging from postcolonial critique. Śmigielska's work integrates elements referencing various cultures, temporal orders, and sensory experiences, juxtaposing emblems of Far Eastern culture with raw materials associated with contemporary urban aesthetics. Her installations create performative spaces that invite viewer participation, emotional engagement, and transformative experiences. She explores themes of spiritual transformation, urban identity, and the intersection of traditional symbolism with modern materials like mirrors, neon signs, and sheet metal. Śmigielska's recent artistic output demonstrates consistent exploration of sound installations and participatory art, with her 2024 exhibition 'Phoenix Mantra' representing the culmination of these interests. This sound installation, featuring music by Wojtek Blecharz, transforms space into a ritual journey toward spiritual renewal, connecting viewers with historical contexts of Warsaw's Wawelberg Colony. Her work shows a clear trajectory from earlier explorations of Chinese mythology in 'Follow the Dragon' (2021) toward more complex multisensory environments that bridge cultural divides. Scholarship from ZAiKS (Fundusz Popierania Twórczości Stowarzyszenia Autorów ZAiKS) As an educator and cultural ambassador, Śmigielska has served as a lecturer at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in China, fostering Polish-Chinese artistic understanding. She has curated numerous exhibitions both in Poland and internationally, demonstrating strong organizational skills and cross-cultural communication abilities. Her collaborative work with composer Wojtek Blecharz on projects like 'Transkryptum' and 'Phoenix Mantra' highlights her interdisciplinary approach and ability to secure artistic partnerships. Śmigielska actively participates in artistic collectives like Inne Towarzystwo in Warsaw, which provides alternative exhibition spaces for experimental work. Her current projects at the Open Colony in Wola demonstrate engagement with community-based art practices and historical memory, transforming urban spaces into sites of collective healing and cultural dialogue. Her work with the Polish Sculpture Center in Orońsko shows institutional collaboration that supports large-scale artistic production.

• Neural Plasticity
• Deafness Research
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Dr Velia Cardin is an Associate Professor at University College London's Department of Experimental Psychology and the Deafness, Cognition and Language Research Centre (DCAL). Her academic journey includes a Biomedical Research undergraduate degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), a Wellcome Trust-funded PhD in Neuroscience from UCL, and postdoctoral positions at Royal Holloway University of London and DCAL. From 2016-2019, she served as a lecturer at the University of East Anglia's School of Psychology. Her research focuses on neural plasticity mechanisms in deafness using neuroimaging and behavioral techniques, examining how sensory deprivation reshapes cognitive and sensory systems. As head of the Deafness and Neural Plasticity Lab, she investigates crossmodal reorganization, executive processing adaptations, and the societal implications of deafness research. Her work spans sensory systems, cognitive neuroscience, and neural plasticity with emphasis on deaf cognition and sign language processing. Dr Cardin's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding how auditory deprivation affects brain organization, particularly in temporal auditory regions repurposed for executive functions. Her research bridges fundamental neuroscience with practical applications for hearing rehabilitation and deaf education, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals for health and education. She actively teaches at UCL including module coordination for PALS0020: Deafness, Cognition and Language, and contributes to undergraduate neuroscience and psychology courses such as Brain and Behaviour, Biological Psychology, and Language and Cognition. Her teaching integrates her research expertise in sensory systems and neural plasticity.

• Animation
• Film Production
• Advertising
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Vesela Dancheva-Bogdanova serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Cinema, Advertising and Show Business at New Bulgarian University. An acclaimed animated film director and producer, her internationally recognized work has screened at over 90 festivals worldwide, earning multiple awards including the Bulgarian Film Academy's Best Animated Film honor for both 'Anna Blume' (2009) and 'Traveling Country' (2016). Her educational background includes: Cum Laude graduation from Willem de Kooning Art Academy, Rotterdam Animation specialization at School of Visual Arts, New York Master of Arts from National Academy of Arts in Sofia (2018) Dancheva-Bogdanova's research integrates experimental animation techniques with social commentary and literary adaptation. Her creative practice explores human relationships, political structures, and abstract concepts through innovative visual storytelling, bridging commercial advertising and artistic expression in contemporary animation. Her 15-year filmography reveals evolving technical mastery and thematic depth, with recent works like 'Trace' (2022) demonstrating sophisticated digital techniques while maintaining focus on societal critique. The body of work consistently engages with feminist perspectives, environmental issues, and cultural identity through both narrative and abstract forms. Key scientific recognition includes: Best Animated Film of 2009 (Bulgarian Film Academy) Best Animated Film of 2016 (Bulgarian Film Academy) As co-founder of Kompot Kolektiv production company, she leads international co-productions supported by entities like Robert Bosch Fund and Bulgarian National Film Center. Her academic contributions include developing the 'Animation in Advertising' curriculum while serving on juries for prestigious animation festivals. Professional leadership extends through membership in the Animation Guild of the Bulgarian Film Directors Association and representation of Bulgaria in the European Animation Association (EAA).

Hosung NamView profile

Professor

• Speech Recognition
• Articulatory Phonology
• Second Language Acquisition
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Hosung Nam is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Korea University with an h-index of 22 and 1310 citations according to Scopus data. His research spans theoretical linguistics, cognitive science, and practical applications of speech technology. Research Interests Professor Nam's work focuses on the intricate relationship between speech production and perception, with particular emphasis on how articulatory processes translate to acoustic signals and how these are processed by listeners. His research bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in speech recognition technology, language learning, and clinical settings. Speech Recognition and Processing Articulatory Phonology and Gestures Second Language Acquisition and Phonological Sensitivity Cross-Modal Perception (Speech-Visual Integration) Acoustic Analysis of Speech Sounds Phonological Mappings between Languages Publication Trends Professor Nam's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on speech perception and production mechanisms, with increasing applications to technology and clinical settings. His work shows strong interdisciplinary connections, bridging linguistics with cognitive science, neuroscience, and computer science. The 2020-2024 publications reveal a trend toward more applied research, particularly in automatic speech recognition for clinical diagnosis and neural network modeling of human speech processing. Research Activity With 52 documented research outputs from 2006 to 2024, Professor Nam maintains a steady research trajectory. His work appears in high-impact journals across multiple disciplines including Cognitive Science, Second Language Research, and Studies in Second Language Acquisition, demonstrating recognition by diverse academic communities.

Elliot Lee SaltzmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Sensorimotor Coordination
• Motor Control
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Elliot Lee Saltzman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences at Boston University, specializing in nonlinear dynamics of sensorimotor coordination and control across limb, torso, and speech articulators since his 1979 PhD from the University of Minnesota. His educational background includes: AB in Psychology from Harvard College, Cambridge, MA (1970) PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (1979) Dr. Saltzman's research pioneers graph-dynamic and parameter-dynamic processes in sensorimotor control, applying dynamical systems theory to physical therapy frameworks. His work bridges biomechanics, speech production, and rehabilitation science through the lens of coordination dynamics, emphasizing how action-perception coupling informs therapeutic interventions for movement disorders. His publication record reveals consistent innovation in modeling speech articulation and motor control since the 1980s, with recent work focusing on prosodic structure, auditory-motor integration, and machine learning applications for articulatory recovery. Key contributions include task-dynamic frameworks for speech production and cross-modal studies on pitch recognition. As an active mentor, Dr. Saltzman has supervised over ten PhD candidates in Rehabilitation Sciences at Boston University, with dissertations spanning stroke rehabilitation, optic flow manipulation, and speech disorders. His grant portfolio demonstrates significant NIH/NSF funding: NIH R01-DC-008780 (2007-2012): Co-I on speech production variability NIH R21-DC-009466 (2008-2011): Co-I on ASL task dynamics NSF CNS-0932015 (2009-2012): Co-I on neurorehabilitation 'second skin' He directs the Coordination Dynamics Laboratory where interdisciplinary teams investigate sensorimotor coordination using perturbation studies, computational modeling, and biomechanical analysis, with ongoing collaborations in linguistics, neuroscience, and assistive technology development.

• Movement and Learning
• Motor Neuroscience
• Physical Activity Interventions
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Jacob Wienecke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports (NEXS) within the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. He holds multiple leadership roles including Head of Bachelor Studies in Exercise and Sports Science, Animal Lab Group Coordinator, and Coordinator of the teaching in the field of Ballgames. His academic credentials include a PhD in Neuroscience and an MSc in Human Physiology & Biology, both from the University of Copenhagen. Wienecke's research program centers on the relationship between movement and learning, investigating how physical activity influences cognitive abilities and academic performance. His work employs both field studies (primarily school-based randomized controlled trials) and laboratory experiments using EEG to measure brain activity. His research group is recognized for its creativity in developing interdisciplinary intervention studies with children and adults, and he maintains a substantial network of national and international collaborators. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on embodied learning approaches, physical activity interventions in school settings, and their specific effects on reading development and academic performance. Major research initiatives include ACTIVE SCHOOL, PLAYMORE (Play-based motor-cognitive training for improved reading), Basketballmathematics in the school, Math learned best when children move, and LIFESKILLS projects. Research spans both school-based interventions and laboratory experiments with EEG measurements Focus on how movement affects cognitive abilities and learning processes Specializes in developing playful, engaging intervention designs for children Wienecke teaches across multiple domains in the bachelor and master programs, including Ballgames, Basketball, Motor Learning, Neuroscience, Adapted sport and physical activity, and Talent development. He has presented his work internationally at institutions including Southern University of Denmark, University of Freiburg, and University of Alberta. His ORCID ID is 0000-0001-9786-4689, with ResearcherID P-6242-2014 and Scopus Author ID 6602410533, reflecting his substantial research output of 61 publications.

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Science
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Professor Takeshi Moriguchi is a distinguished academic at Waseda University's School of Commerce, where he has served as a faculty member since 2005. Previously, he was at Rikkyo University from 1997 to 2005. His expertise spans marketing science, consumer behavior, and sensory marketing, with significant contributions to understanding how visual, auditory, and olfactory stimuli influence consumer decision-making. Dr. Moriguchi earned his Bachelor's degree from Waseda University's School of Political Science and Economics (1975-1979), followed by graduate studies at University of Tsukuba (1991-1993) and Tokyo Institute of Technology where he received his Doctorate in Engineering (1993-1996). His research focuses on the intersection of sensory marketing and consumer psychology, particularly examining how color, spatial arrangement, and multisensory integration affect product evaluation and purchase decisions. Recent work investigates e-commerce cart retargeting effects, luxury brand value dimensions, and anthropomorphism in tourism marketing. His approach combines field experiments with rigorous statistical analysis to generate actionable insights for marketers. Professor Moriguchi's publication portfolio shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated experimental designs and broader applications of sensory marketing principles across digital and physical retail environments. His recent work demonstrates growing interest in multisensory integration and the application of machine learning to consumer behavior data. 優秀論文賞 (2024, Japanese Society of Consumer Behavior Research) Encouragement Award (2023) Hideo Yoshida International Academic Award (2022) Executive of the Year (2019, Marketing Communications Executives International Tokyo Branch) Teaching Award (2015, WASEDA University) 日本商業学会賞・奨励賞 (1995, Japanese Commercial Society) As Director of the Research Center of Consumer Behavior since 2019 and Concurrent Researcher at Waseda's Center for Data Science (2025-2026), Professor Moriguchi leads multiple significant research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. His current projects focus on multisensory interactions in consumer behavior, data-driven enterprise systems, and next-generation experimental planning technologies. He has supervised numerous graduate students through courses like Marketing Science IIA/B and Consumer Behavior at the graduate level. Professor Moriguchi directs the Research Center of Consumer Behavior and contributes to Waseda University's Center for Data Science. His research team comprises interdisciplinary scholars examining sensory marketing from psychological, neurological, and data science perspectives, with strong industry partnerships that facilitate real-world testing of theoretical frameworks.

Laura-Isabelle KlattView profile

Researcher

• Selective Attention
• Spatial Attention
• Working Memory
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Laura-Isabelle Klatt is a postdoctoral researcher at the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors (IfaDo) in Dortmund, Germany, where she works in the Department of Ergonomics. Her research focuses on the intersection of selective attention, working memory, and multisensory processing, applying various methods from cognitive neuroscience and experimental psychology. She earned her PhD in Neuroscience summa cum laude from Ruhr University Bochum with a thesis titled "Attentional Orienting in Perceptual and Mnemonic Space: Investigating Electrophysiological Correlates of Selective Auditory Attention." Prior to this, she completed a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Sciences at Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a specialization in Cognitive Neuroscience from Ruhr University Bochum. Dr. Klatt's research explores how attention allows us to select currently relevant information and shape perception, with particular interest in how attention interacts with working memory. While her PhD work focused on the auditory domain, she has recently expanded her focus to multisensory processing, investigating whether selective processing in multimodal environments is governed by unisensory or amodal attention mechanisms, and how multisensory information is encoded and stored in working memory. She applies ERP analysis, time-frequency analysis, multivariate pattern analysis, and diffusion modeling in her research. Her recent publications and conference presentations demonstrate a consistent focus on attentional mechanisms, working memory processes, and their integration across sensory modalities. She actively participates in collaborative research initiatives like EEGManyLabs, EEGManyPipelines, and SCoNe (Scottish-EU Critical Oscillations Network), contributing to methodological advances in cognitive neuroscience. Dr. Klatt is passionate about open science practices and science communication, believing that transparency increases the credibility, trustworthiness, and impact of research. She actively engages with the scientific community through conferences like ICON2025 and ESCoP2025, and she co-organizes events such as the Young Scientist Retreat 2025. She is involved in collaborative research networks focusing on reproducibility in cognitive neuroscience, particularly examining how data transformations affect effect sizes and reliability. Her work often bridges theoretical questions about cognitive mechanisms with practical methodological considerations for experimental design and analysis in cognitive neuroscience.

• Neuroscience
• Toxicology
• Sensory Systems
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Dr. Christine Hucke serves as a Scientific Associate within the Neurotoxicology and Chemosensation research group at the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors (IFADO) in Dortmund, Germany. Her position falls under the Toxicology department led by Prof. Dr. Jan G. Hengstler, where she conducts experimental research on chemosensory neural processing with a focus on occupational and environmental exposure contexts. She maintains an active role in the institute's scientific operations through her specialized expertise in neurotoxicology. Her research spans Neuroscience, Toxicology, and Sensory Systems with concentrated investigation into olfactory-trigeminal interactions, multisensory integration, and neural coding of complex odors. Employing advanced methodologies including EEG microstate analysis, fNIRS, and behavioral paradigms, she examines spatiotemporal brain dynamics during odor processing. Current projects explore how visual contexts modulate wood odor perception, neural requirements for bimodal odor localization, and conceptual processing of natural odors—addressing both fundamental neurobiological mechanisms and applied environmental health questions. Analysis of her 2018-2025 publication record reveals progressive specialization in ecologically valid chemosensory paradigms, evolving from basic neural mapping of odor lateralization toward real-world applications in indoor air quality assessment and nature-relatedness scale validation. This trajectory demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary integration across neuroscience, environmental psychology, and occupational health, with consistent methodological innovation in multimodal neuroimaging approaches. No scientific awards or major honors were documented in the provided institutional materials. While Dr. Hucke's collaborative publication record indicates extensive research partnerships, the available information does not specify formal PhD or Master's student supervision. Her work appears supported through institutional resources and departmental collaborations rather than individually secured grant funding, though she contributes significantly to IFADO's third-party funded research initiatives as evidenced by her co-authorship on multiple projects. As a core member of the Neurotoxicology and Chemosensation team, Dr. Hucke operates within IFADO's specialized research infrastructure including bioimaging facilities and electrophysiology laboratories. Her work directly supports the institute's mission to investigate human responses to environmental exposures, particularly through advancing methodologies for assessing chemosensory function in occupational settings and contributing to evidence-based exposure guidelines.

Aaron MitchelView profile

Associate Professor

• Speech Perception
• Language Development
• Multisensory Integration
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Aaron Mitchel is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Bucknell University, where he conducts research on speech perception, language development, and multisensory integration. He teaches courses including Introduction to Psychology, Psychological Statistics, Sensation and Perception, Applied Research Methods in Sensation & Perception, and Face Perception. Educational Background: B.A. with honors in Psychology from Macalester College (2005) M.S. in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University (2008) Ph.D. in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University (2011) Mitchel's research investigates mechanisms underlying early stages of speech perception and language development within a multisensory environment. His work focuses on four main areas: 1) how learners utilize facial cues to comprehend speech, 2) perceptual learning mechanisms that track input from multiple senses, 3) individual differences in multisensory integration abilities related to social/cognitive functioning, and 4) using eye tracking technology to reduce medication errors. His research employs behavioral, eye-tracking, genetic, and neuroimaging techniques, often involving undergraduate students in the research process. His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on multisensory integration in speech perception and language development, with particular attention to visual contributions to speech processing. The research spans cognitive psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience, often examining how visual information complements auditory information in speech perception tasks. Mitchel frequently collaborates with colleagues like D.J. Weiss and has engaged in interdisciplinary work with clinicians at the Geisinger Autism and Developmental Medicine Institute. Mitchel has received support from the Bucknell-Geisinger Research Initiative for his work investigating clinical determinants of multisensory integration functioning. He collaborates with faculty in engineering and pharmacists at Geisinger Health System on projects aimed at reducing medication errors through eye tracking technology. Mitchel directs the Multisensory Speech Perception (MSP) Lab, where he works closely with undergraduates on research projects. His lab has produced numerous publications highlighting the role of visual information in speech perception and language development, with particular emphasis on how facial cues help in segmenting continuous speech.

Ramandeep Kaur SandhuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Information Security and Privacy
• Virtual Communication Media
• Blockchain
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Ramandeep Kaur Sandhu serves as an Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems within the Department of Decision and Information Sciences at the School of Business Administration, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, with her office located in Elliott Hall, Room 338B. Her educational background spans multiple continents and disciplines: Ph.D. in Information Systems from Virginia Commonwealth University, United States Master of Economics from Guru Nanak Dev University, India Master of International Business from Aston University, United Kingdom Master of Computers and Information Systems Security (CISS) from Virginia Commonwealth University, United States Dr. Sandhu's research centers on Information Security and Privacy, Virtual Communication Media (including Video Conferencing, Virtual and Mixed Reality), Blockchain technologies, and Ontology development. Her scholarly work targets enhancing security and interoperability in collaborative digital environments through disruptive technologies, with particular emphasis on privacy-sensitive collaboration systems and blockchain-based health information exchange. She actively investigates media synchronicity in professional communication contexts and develops novel frameworks for secure information sharing. Analysis of her publication trajectory (2016-2025) reveals three dominant research streams: video conferencing applications and media synchronicity (2019-2023), blockchain implementations for health information exchange and cloud federation (2018-2025), and immersive virtual reality systems (2024). Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical security solutions, demonstrating increasing focus on blockchain-ontology hybrid approaches for healthcare systems while maintaining strong contributions to virtual collaboration media research.

Rachel DenisonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Visual Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• Perceptual Decision-Making
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Rachel Denison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Boston University. Her research focuses on understanding how the brain constructs perceptual experience through integrating visual perception, attention, and decision-making processes with a particular emphasis on temporal dynamics. She directs the Denison Lab, which combines behavioral measurements (psychophysics, eye tracking), neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG/MEG), and computational modeling to explore these mechanisms. Dr. Denison holds a PhD from U.C. Berkeley and is affiliated with interdisciplinary programs including the Center for Systems Neuroscience and the Cognitive Neuroimaging Center. Her work addresses fundamental questions about perceptual processing, decision-making under uncertainty, and the neural basis of temporal attention. Recent research highlights include studies on Bayesian decision-making in autism, temporal attention effects in fronto-cingulate cortex, and computational models of sensory evidence integration. The lab's methodologies emphasize cross-disciplinary approaches to bridge psychological theory and neurobiological mechanisms. Lab members have received UROP awards for research in 2025, and Denison has presented in prominent venues like the Cognitive Neuroscience Society 'Rising Stars' session. Collaborations span visual neuroscience, cognitive modeling, and clinical applications of perceptual processes.

Varghese PeterView profile

Lecturer

• Speech Perception
• Language Development
• Auditory Cognition
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Dr. Varghese Peter is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast's School of Health. He holds a PhD from Macquarie University and degrees from the University of Mysore in India. His research focuses on speech perception and language development in infants/children, auditory cognition, and neural oscillations in speech processing. Dr. Peter uses EEG, psychophysics, and linear neural encoding models to investigate how environmental and genetic factors influence language acquisition. He has held academic positions at Western Sydney University and Macquarie University. Education : PhD (Macquarie University), MSc (University of Mysore), BSc (University of Mysore) Affiliations : School of Health, Discipline of Psychology His research explores topics such as maternal input quality, bilingualism, and genetic risks (e.g., dyslexia) on speech development. He also studies auditory perception impairments in conditions like dyslexia and hearing loss. Dr. Peter has secured research grants including the $495,500 'Perceptual and cognitive optimisation of visual augmented reality displays' and the $20,000 'Effect of age and background noise on cortical EEG entrainment to natural conversation'. Awards : Vice Chancellors Excellence in Research Interdisciplinary Group Award (2020) Director of Research Award for Team Research (2019) Society for Neurobiology of Language Travel Award (2009) Teaching areas include Introduction to Psychology and Personality Assessment. His work bridges developmental neuroscience and clinical applications, with recent publications focusing on cortical entrainment in dyslexia and neural mechanisms of speech perception in infants.