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• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Animal Cognition
• Comparative Psychology
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Orsola Rosa Salva is an Assistant Professor (RTDa) at the Interdepartmental Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMEC) at the University of Trento since November 2020. Her research focuses on comparative cognitive neuroscience using domestic chickens as a model system to investigate innate social predispositions, cerebral asymmetry, and cognitive development. She has maintained continuous academic appointments at the University of Trento since 2010, initially as a post-doctoral researcher under Prof. Giorgio Vallortigara. Her primary research interests include: Animal cognition and comparative psychology Neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience Cerebral asymmetry and lateralization Statistical learning mechanisms Autism spectrum disorder research through comparative models Ethology and neuroethology of social behavior Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a consistent focus on innate social cognition in visually naive domestic chicks. Her work demonstrates chicks' spontaneous preferences for animate motion patterns, non-predictable reciprocal movements, and agent interactions. These studies bridge comparative psychology, developmental neuroscience, and social cognition, establishing chicks as valuable models for understanding the evolutionary foundations of social perception. Her methodological approach integrates behavioral observation with neural correlates analysis. Scientific recognition includes: Best Poster Prize at the 2018 Avian Cognitive Neuroscience Forum Dr. Salva has extensive teaching experience across multiple Italian universities including Padova, Trieste, and Trento. Her instructional contributions span courses in Animal Cognition, Comparative Psychology, Neuroscience, and Psychobiology. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, her research trajectory demonstrates sustained funding through post-doctoral positions and research contracts since 2006. She actively participates in international conferences on cognitive development, neuroethology, and comparative psychology. Her work is conducted primarily through the Interdepartmental Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMEC) at the University of Trento, where she collaborates with Prof. Giorgio Vallortigara's research group. This center provides the interdisciplinary environment necessary for her comparative cognitive neuroscience research, combining psychological, neurological, and ethological approaches to study fundamental cognitive processes across species.

• Event Cognition
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Visual Working Memory
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Frank Papenmeier is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Tübingen, within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on event cognition, human-robot interaction, visual working memory, and visual attention. He coordinates the 'Coordination Cognitive Psychology and Research Methods' research group. His work explores how people perceive and interact with dynamic environments, including studies on event segmentation, cognitive offloading, and aesthetic judgments. He has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work addressing topics like the impact of framing on art perception and the role of AI in education. Papenmeier's research integrates experimental methods with interdisciplinary approaches, including collaborations on teleoperation systems and AI-based tutoring. He has presented at major conferences such as the European Society for Cognitive Psychology and the Psychonomic Society. His lab emphasizes methodological rigor, evidenced by contributions to replication databases and open science initiatives. Education: Not explicitly stated in the text, but his titles include Dr. rer. nat. (Doctor of Natural Sciences) and Diplom-Psychologe (Psychology Diploma). Research Interests: His primary areas include event cognition, human-robot interaction (e.g., helping behavior toward robots), visual working memory (e.g., spatial configuration processing), and cognitive offloading (e.g., impact on memory and performance). He also investigates aesthetic judgments and narrative comprehension through eye-tracking and experimental paradigms. Articles Trends: Recent work addresses applied topics like cookie consent interfaces, AI in education (e.g., R programming tutors), and perceptual effects in 3D cinema. His studies often bridge cognitive theory with real-world applications, such as usability design and social robotics. Labs/Teams: Leads the research group 'Coordination Cognitive Psychology and Research Methods' at the University of Tübingen. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving robotics, AI, and human-computer interaction.

Li LiView profile

Professor

• Visual perception
• Visuomotor control
• Eye-hand coordination
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Li Li is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at NYU Shanghai and a Global Network Professor at NYU. Her research focuses on visual perception, visuomotor control, eye-hand coordination, and virtual reality applications. Dr. Li earned her educational degrees from prestigious institutions: 1999 Ph.D. in Cognitive Science from Brown University 1995 M.A. in Cognitive Psychology from Stony Brook University 1992 B.S. in Psychology from Peking University Dr. Li's research program investigates fundamental processes of visual perception and motor control. Her lab employs interdisciplinary approaches that integrate psychophysics, neuroscience, computer science, and engineering to examine how humans perceive visual information, control self-motion, and integrate perception with motor actions. A significant portion of her work explores how visual information guides navigation and goal-directed movements, with applications to understanding visuomotor control in both healthy individuals and those with neuromotor disorders. Her research demonstrates consistent innovation in experimental paradigms for studying heading perception, optic flow processing, and the integration of motion and form cues for self-motion perception. Dr. Li's publication record shows a clear trajectory of research advancing our understanding of visual-motor integration across multiple contexts including natural navigation, virtual environments, and sports performance. Her work bridges basic science with practical applications in rehabilitation, human-computer interaction, and virtual reality technologies. Dr. Li actively collaborates with researchers across multiple disciplines as evidenced by her co-authorship patterns. Her laboratory at NYU Shanghai provides a dynamic environment for investigating the neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying visual perception and motor control, with recent work extending into 2025.

Virpi VellonenView profile

Lecturer

• Special Education
• Educational Technology
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Virpi Vellonen is a Lecturer at the University of Eastern Finland , affiliated with the Special Education department under the School of Educational Sciences and Psychology . Her work focuses on leveraging educational technology to support children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) , emphasizing inclusive pedagogy and student well-being . She has led projects like Student Teacher Well-Being: Deepening Understanding and Building Support (STeWDUBS) , which explored stress and resilience in teacher training. Research Interests : Designing technology-enhanced learning environments for ASD students, strength-based educational models , and DIY (do-it-yourself) educational tools . Key Contributions : Validating inclusion measures in Finnish higher education, analyzing narrative research in teacher well-being, and pioneering participatory design with ASD children and families. Email : virpi.vellonen@uef.fi

Ahsan AdeelView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Neuroscience
• Multisensory Integration
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Dr. Ahsan Adeel is an Associate Professor of Cellular AI and Theoretical Neuroscience at the University of Stirling. He holds affiliations with multiple institutions including MIT, Oxford, and the Howard Brain Sciences Foundation. His research focuses on bridging cellular neurobiology with AI, particularly through the study of pyramidal Two-Point Neurons (TPNs) and their role in conscious processing. His work emphasizes developing biologically plausible AI models for healthcare, robotics, and neuromorphic computing. Education: B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering, MSc in Electronics, PhD in Cognitive Computing. Research interests include: Conscious Multisensory Integration (CMI), neuromorphic chip design, explainable AI (XAI), and applications in hearing aids, disaster management, and neurological disorders. His lab, the CMI Lab, explores how TPN mechanisms can overcome computational limitations of current AI. Key projects include a £4M EPSRC-funded hearing aid initiative, 5G-enabled environment planners for dementia patients, and collaborations with NASA/ESA on AI for space exploration. His work is featured in flagship journals like Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience and the €1.2B Human Brain Project. Awards include Fellowships from Howard Foundation, MIT, and Oxford, alongside recognition for contributions to neuromorphic computing and TPN research. He has over 30 publications and leads interdisciplinary teams across 10+ global institutions.

• Artistic Education
• Ecological Art
• Green Aesthetics
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Montserrat Calbó i Angrill is a Professor in the Department of Specific Didactics at the University of Girona , affiliated with the Faculty of Education and Psychology . She coordinates visual arts education programs and has served as Vice-Dean of Teachers (2008-09). As a researcher in the Education, Heritage and Intermediate Arts (GREPAI) group under the Institute of Educational Research , her work spans artistic education, ecological art, and interdisciplinary learning. Education : PhD in Fine Arts (2001) from the University of Barcelona with a thesis on environmental interpretations in artistic education. Research Focus : Integrating art into broader educational contexts, emphasizing sustainability, teacher training, and creative learning. Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary art education trends, including ecological art projects (2022), structured logical materials for early childhood mathematics (2022), and digital education initiatives like UdiGitalEdu (2020). She explores multisensory and multicultural approaches, such as visual poetry analysis (2011-2012) and heritage education (2005-2011). Contact : montserrat.calbo@udg.edu

Marcelo StaricoffView profile

Assistant Professor

• Creative Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Multilingual Thinking
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Dr Marcelo Staricoff is an Assistant Professor in Primary Education at the University of Sussex School of Education and Social Work (ESW), where he serves as Course Leader for the Masters in Education program and BA Primary & Early Years Course (BAPEYE) with Qualified Teacher Status. He also leads the Department's Bolashak Scholars initiative from Kazakhstan, acts as External Examiner for Durham University's Primary Education program, and represents Sussex on the UK-Uzbekistan Education Forum. Former research scientist and primary school headteacher Author of two influential educational books International consultant for UNICEF and Coram Life Education Active in educational policy through APPG and IAFOR Recognized with two major fellowships (Chartered College of Teaching & HEA) His work emphasizes creative, critical and philosophical thinking in multicultural classrooms, with a focus on bilingual education and values-led leadership. He promotes lifelong learning dispositions through his JONK approach, which has inspired schools across England and international initiatives. Recent publications include explorations of AI in education and multilingual pedagogy. Awards include being named Founding Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching (2019) and Higher Education Academy Fellowship (2023). He actively contributes to educational discourse through speaking engagements and charity work, including chairing the Global Empathy Conference.

Silvia Nuere Menendez-PidalView profile

Professor

• Art-Science Integration
• Engineering Education
• Visual Literacy
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Silvia Nuere Menendez-Pidal is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Industrial Design within the Technical School of Engineering in Industrial Design at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid . Her academic work bridges art, design, and engineering through humanistic approaches to education. Research interests include: Project-based learning methodologies Art-science integration in curricula Visual literacy frameworks Smart campus evaluation systems Digital divide in academic communities She has directed over 30 educational innovation projects and founded the ArDIn: Art, Design and Engineering journal in 2011. Her publications analyze 3D printing applications in medical education, digital pedagogies, and student-led academic associations like Etsidi-Design that mobilize interdisciplinary collaboration.

Luis Velez QuinteroView profile

Assistant Professor

• Data Science
• Extended Reality (XR)
• Machine Learning
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Luis Velez Quintero is an Assistant Professor at Stockholm University within the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) . He is affiliated with the Data Science Research Group and the Stockholm Technology & Interaction Research (STIR) group, focusing on Human–Computer Interaction. His research spans adaptive immersive systems, affective computing, and physiological signal analysis in extended reality (XR) environments. Education & Background : Holds a PhD in Computer and Systems Sciences from Stockholm University (2023), MSc in Health Informatics from Karolinska Institutet (2019), and BSc in Electronics Engineering from the National University of Colombia (2015). He has led the startup PortalSense since 2018, developing VR solutions for real estate visualization. Research Interests : Combines data science and ML with XR technologies to create context-aware systems for healthcare, education, and professional training. Key themes include: Adaptive VR/AR systems using real-time physiological and behavioral signals Biosignal integration for personalized user experiences Immersive technologies for cognitive assessment and skill development Publications : Over 20 peer-reviewed articles, including work on affective databases (AVDOS-VR), biosignal frameworks (Excite-O-Meter), and XR applications in cybersecurity education. Recent efforts explore third-person locomotion in VR and early-stage Alzheimer’s detection via spatial navigation tasks. Awards & Grants : Wallenberg Foundation Grant (2023-2025): Analyzing non-verbal communication in psychotherapy Swedish Institute Scholarship (2017-2019): Fully funded Master’s and PhD studies Seed funding for PortalSense from Fondo Emprender SENA Colombia (2022-2023) Advising & Projects : Lead researcher in projects like AVDOS-VR and CS:NO . Co-designed the Excite-O-Meter open-source plugin for real-time physiological analysis in VR. Active in industry collaborations for scalable health interventions and immersive training systems. Labs & Teams : Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams at STIR and DSV, advancing human-centered AI and adaptive XR technologies.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Automotive Engineering
• Virtual Reality
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Marine Capallera is a Researcher affiliated with the HumanTech - Technology for Human Wellbeing Institute at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO). Her work focuses on Human-Vehicle Interaction (HVI), Virtual Reality (VR) applications for education and disability support, and driver state monitoring using physiological signals. She holds a PhD in Informatics from the University of Fribourg (2023), where her thesis addressed adaptive multimodal systems for driver supervision in automated vehicles. Her research spans projects like AdVitam (funded by Hasler Foundation), which explores collaborative driver-vehicle interaction models, and Pro-GIS, a VR initiative enabling social skills training for youth with intellectual disabilities. She collaborates with institutions like EPFL+ECAL Lab and the University of Fribourg, contributing to datasets on driver physiology and automated driving behavior. Key themes include: 1) Designing HVI systems that maintain driver situation awareness via ambient interfaces and physiological feedback; 2) Developing inclusive VR solutions for special needs populations; 3) Applying machine learning to classify driver states (fatigue, workload) using biometric data. Recent work emphasizes multimodal interaction in automated vehicles and cross-modal emotion integration in VR environments. Grants: Hasler Foundation-funded AdVitam project (2018-2021) Teams: Collaborates with Elena Mugellini, Quentin Meteier, and Omar Abou Khaled in automotive HVI research Labs: Leads VR training modules for nursing education and disability support

Papadopoulou MariaView profile

Professor

• Literacies and language education
• Multimodal literacy
• Refugee education
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Professor Maria Papadopoulou is a faculty member in the Department of Language and History at the School of Early Childhood Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her expertise spans literacies, multilingual education, refugee integration, and multimodal communication. She has held roles in curriculum development, teacher training, and policy analysis, focusing on inclusive practices for marginalized groups. Education & Professional Background: Established career in early childhood and language education with a focus on refugee and multilingual contexts. Administrative Roles: Contributed to academic governance and international conferences, including the Hellenic Semiotics Society. Her research emphasizes critical literacy, digital tools in education, and refugee education policy. Key projects include interventions for noise awareness in preschools and studies on Roma literacy practices. She has collaborated with NGOs and policymakers to bridge theory and practice in multicultural education settings. Publications span over 30 years, addressing topics like semiotics in advertising, multimodal texts, and task-based language teaching. Her work highlights the interplay between cultural context, technology, and pedagogy to foster inclusive learning environments.

Jonas BraaschView profile

Professor

• Acoustic Virtual Reality
• Binaural Hearing
• Auditory Modeling
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Jonas Braasch is a Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's School of Architecture and Associate Director for Research at the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC). He teaches in the Graduate Program in Architectural Acoustics and leads research on collaborative virtual reality, binaural hearing, auditory modeling, and sensory substitution devices. His work has been funded by NSF, NSERC, and European agencies, and he holds dual PhDs in Electrical Engineering/Information Science and Musicology. His research integrates acoustic virtual reality systems, immersive museum soundscapes, telematic music, and assistive instrument design. Recent publications focus on networked immersive environments, spatial audio techniques, museum acoustics classification, and innovations in wind instrument design for accessibility. Publications emphasize the application of deep learning to acoustic prediction and multisensory integration.

Jae Hwa LeeView profile

Associate Professor

• Creative Confidence Pedagogy
• Evidence-Based Design
• Multisensory Design
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Dr. Jae Hwa Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Interior Architecture & Design at Florida State University (FSU), where she has been since 2024. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor at Iowa State University's College of Design (2018–2024), concurrently affiliated with the Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program. Her research focuses on creative pedagogy, evidence-based design for creativity, and multisensory inclusive design. Lee holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida, an M.S. from Yonsei University, and a B.A. from Ewha Womans University. Her scholarly work bridges design education and psychological principles, emphasizing creative self-beliefs, interdisciplinary learning, and environmental impact on creativity. Notable contributions include studies on physical environments' role in fostering creativity and the transferability of creative skills across disciplines. Lee has been recognized with the 2024 ASID Ones to Watch Winner and Scholar award. Teaching responsibilities include courses like Interior Design Studio III and First Professional Graduate Studio , where she integrates theoretical and practical evidence into design education. She serves on the Journal of Interior Design’s review board and maintains certifications in Evidence-Based Design (EDAC) and Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking scoring.

Beth TaukeView profile

Associate Professor

• Inclusive Design
• Universal Design
• Design Education
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Beth Tauke serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at the School of Architecture and Planning, University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Her office is located at 318 Hayes Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214, with contact via phone (716-829-5892) and email (tauke@buffalo.edu). Professor Tauke's research centers on inclusive design and design education, with particular focus on empowering underrepresented groups through architectural solutions. She co-authored Inclusive Design: Implementation and Evaluation (Routledge, 2018) and co-edited Diversity and Design: Understanding Hidden Consequences (Routledge, 2016), establishing foundational frameworks for equitable design practices. Her work bridges theoretical scholarship with community-centered applications, emphasizing design's role in social justice. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent exploration of universal design implementation across educational, residential, and cultural contexts. Her research trajectory shows increasing focus on intersectional approaches, examining how race, disability, and aging intersect with spatial design. Notable themes include adaptive housing solutions, museum accessibility innovations, and critical examinations of design's hidden consequences for marginalized communities. Professor Tauke's scholarly contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards: National Institute for Architectural Education Award American Collegiate Schools of Architecture Robert R. Taylor Award Lily Endowment Teaching Award Gary Day Award State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching President Emeritus and Mrs. Meyerson Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching and Mentoring American Institute of Architects - Western New York Chapter: Outstanding Mentor Award She has secured significant research funding as co-PI on three National Endowment for the Arts grants: Universal Design Identity Program, Bridging the Gap: Increasing Access to Universal Design to Meet the Needs of African American Communities, and The State of Universal Design Education in University-Level Design Curricula. Professor Tauke's primary professional mission advocates for integrating design literacy into global general education curricula, positioning it as essential for 21st-century societal understanding.

Roberto BresinView profile

Professor

• Expressive Music Performance
• Emotion in Sound and Music
• Sound in Human-Robot Interaction
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Roberto Bresin is a Professor of Media Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Division of Media Technology and Interaction Design (MID), part of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). He leads the Sound and Music Computing group and serves as Director of Studies for the Media Technology program and Director of NAVET, a center for art, technology, and design research. His work bridges music, robotics, and human interaction. Research focuses include expressive music performance, emotion in sound, robot sound design, and sonification. He holds a PhD in Music Acoustics from KTH (2000) and has extensive experience in sound engineering and interactive systems. Key projects involve designing auditory feedback for robots and exploring light's psychological impacts. His publications span robotics, sonification, and human-centered technology. Recent articles address robot sound aesthetics, daylight effects on behavior, and sonification of computer processes. Bresin collaborates internationally, contributing to EU initiatives like SAME and Nordic SMC networks. His work emphasizes cross-disciplinary innovation, with applications in education, healthcare, and environmental science.