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Xuan WangView profile

Associate Professor

• Revenue Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Key Account Management
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Dr Xuan (Lorna) Wang serves as Associate Professor in Marketing and Revenue Management at the University of Surrey's Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management department within the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences. She concurrently holds the position of Co-Director for the Centre for Research on Ageing and Generations and maintains affiliations with the Centre of Excellence on Ageing and Centre for Sustainability and Wellbeing in the Visitor Economy. Previously, she held academic positions at the University of West London and Middlesex University London, where she served as Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer respectively while leading various postgraduate programs. Her research focuses on Revenue Management, Customer Relationship Management, Key Account Management, and Brand Reputation Management, with recent expansion into ageing studies examining how hospitality settings can enhance senior citizens' social well-being and combat loneliness. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like the Job Demand-Resources model with practical applications in tourism and hospitality contexts. Current research trajectories explore digital inclusivity for older workers, workplace ageism, and cross-cultural comparisons of age-friendly policies. Professor Wang has received multiple scientific awards including the Outstanding Reviewer Award from the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management (2017), Best Research Paper Award at the 5th International Conference on Services Management (2011), and the Institute of Hospitality Millennium Research Award (2000). She serves on editorial boards for leading journals including International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, The Service Industries Journal, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, and Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management. As an active PhD supervisor, she mentors students researching topics such as value co-creation in online travel platforms, crisis management in health-related emergencies, and voice assistant technologies for combating loneliness. Her industry experience includes former managerial roles as Marketing Director and Rooms Division Director in China and the UK, where she earned recognition including the 'Lord Forte Award' and 'Service Pacesetter' designation following the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing.

• Psychosis
• Paranoia
• Visual Hallucinations
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Professor Robert Dudley is a clinician-researcher at the University of York, specializing in mental health with a focus on psychosis, paranoia, and visual hallucinations. Holding a part-time academic role (2 days/week), he divides his time with clinical work at CNTW NHS Foundation Trust (3 days/week) in Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) services. His career spans clinical practice, academic leadership as Degree Programme Director at Newcastle University, and pioneering research on psychological formulation in CBT for psychosis. PhD in psychology of delusional beliefs (Durham University) Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (Newcastle University) Undergraduate degree (University of Newcastle upon Tyne) Dudley's research investigates psychological processes underlying hallucinations and delusions, with particular emphasis on formulation techniques in cognitive behavioral therapy. His work bridges clinical practice and empirical research through treatment trials evaluating talking therapies for psychosis, including innovative virtual reality interventions for agoraphobic avoidance. Key scientific awards include major NIHR grants: £3.96M i4i award (2018-2021) for VR therapy development, £1.53M HTA award (2019-2022) for trauma-focused CBT trials, and £250,000 Research for Patient Benefit award (2020-2024) for MUSE toolkit implementation. He has also received multiple smaller grants from NTW Foundation Trust for visual hallucination treatment development since 2010. As a registered Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC (PYL05085), Dudley contributes to clinical training as invited lecturer for Manchester's CBT for Psychosis diploma (2018-present) and serves on Trial Steering Committees for NIHR trials. His academic work focuses on improving understanding and treatment of distressing psychotic symptoms through formulation-driven cognitive behavioral approaches.

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Neuroimaging
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Dr. Jose Cortes-Briones is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University, serving as Technical Director of the MEG Imaging for Neuropsychiatric Disorders (MIND) Center at the West Haven VA Healthcare System. He is also a member of the Schizophrenia Neuropharmacology Research Group (SNRGY) and the Yale Center for the Science of Cannabis and Cannabinoids (YC-SCAN2). His research focuses on understanding brain dynamics influenced by psychoactive substances like THC and ketamine, auditory verbal hallucinations in schizophrenia, and applying machine learning to neuroimaging data. Key areas include reconstructing fetal EEG from maternal signals, MEG studies of THC effects, and excitatory/inhibitory balance in psychiatric disorders. Research Interests: Cannabis and ketamine neuropharmacology Magnetoencephalography (MEG) and EEG analysis Machine learning in neuroimaging Schizophrenia biomarkers Clinical high-risk psychosis Dr. Cortes-Briones has received prestigious awards including the 2024 Blavatnik Award and YNHHS Innovation Award. His work spans clinical trials such as the M1 Schizophrenia PET Study and longitudinal studies on cannabis neurodevelopmental effects. Collaborations include work with Deepak Dsouza, Marc Normandin, and Mohini Ranganathan on cannabinoid receptor studies and psychotomimetic effects. His articles highlight breakthroughs in detecting neural oscillations, developing AI-based sleep spindle detectors, and investigating THC's role in cortical noise. Ongoing efforts focus on translating findings into clinical tools for mental health diagnosis and treatment.

Lynne E. BernsteinView profile

Professor

• Speech Perception
• Multisensory Processing
• Perceptual Learning
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Lynne E. Bernstein is a Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at George Washington University. She holds a Ph.D. in Psycholinguistics from the University of Michigan and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Speech Perception and Psychoacoustics at Northwestern University. Her research focuses on the neural and behavioral bases of speech perception, multisensory processing, and perceptual learning, funded by the NSF and NIH. Expertise: Speech Perception, Lip Reading, Multisensory Processing, Perceptual Learning, Deafness, Computational Modeling Led the Communication Neuroscience Laboratory, investigating visual speech perception training for older adults and vibrotactile perceptual learning via sensory substitution devices Her research combines neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG), computational modeling, and behavioral methods to study how speech is perceived through vision, hearing, and touch. Recent work includes developing training methods to improve speech perception in noisy environments and mapping neural pathways for lipreading and audiovisual speech processing. She has held leadership roles at institutions like the National Science Foundation and House Ear Institute. Grants include NIH/NIDCD R56DC016107 (2018–2022) and NSF SBE/BCS-1439339 (2014–2019). Her lab collaborates with SeeHear LLC and Georgetown University on projects like 'Innatam' to optimize vibrotactile speech interfaces. Notable contributions include demonstrating neural plasticity in congenitally deaf adults and advancing methodologies for speech perception training. Future work emphasizes improving clinical speech tests and understanding multisensory learning mechanisms.

Rebekah DavisView profile

Researcher

• Educational Technology
• K-12 Education
• Computer Science Education
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Rebekah Davis is a Research Scholar at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, part of North Carolina State University's College of Education. Her work focuses on educational technology integration, K-12 classroom dynamics, and innovative teaching methodologies. She contributes to program evaluation efforts within the institute, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to educational challenges. Her research interests span topics such as AI adoption in teacher education, computational thinking in elementary classrooms, and the ethical implications of digital monitoring tools in schools. She frequently presents at conferences like the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the National Institutes of Health's SciEd Annual Conference. Recent publications explore themes like pandemic-era educational technology adaptations, generative AI in curriculum design, and the role of 'presence' in immersive learning environments. While no specific awards are listed, her work demonstrates significant engagement with contemporary issues in educational technology and teacher preparation. Rebekah collaborates with educators nationwide through professional development initiatives and contributes to the Friday Institute's mission of bridging research, policy, and practice in education innovation.

Penny Perkins-VeazieView profile

Professor

• Fruit and Vegetable Quality
• Postharvest Physiology
• Nutritional Value Analysis
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Penny Perkins-Veazie is a Professor at NC State University specializing in the quality and nutritional value of fruit and vegetable crops. Her research focuses on postharvest physiology, genetic architecture of fruit traits, and phytochemical analysis. She holds a PhD from the University of Florida (1988), an MS from the same institution (1985), and a BS from the University of Maine (1981). Her work integrates genomic, biochemical, and sensory approaches to improve crop quality. Recent studies include genetic analyses of blueberry texture traits, elderberry juice interventions for microbiota health, and banana carotenoid bioavailability. She contributes to graduate training in horticultural crop production, plant physiology, and community food systems. Publications emphasize translational research bridging genetics, food science, and human health. Key areas include predictive modeling of postharvest fruit quality, genotype-phenotype relationships, and consumer-driven market dynamics. She is affiliated with NC State’s Vegetable Crops/Olericulture programs and serves on multiple graduate faculty committees.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Augmented Reality
• User-Centered Design
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Antti Sand is a Lecturer in the Department of Computing Sciences at Tampere University, part of the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences. His research focuses on innovative interaction technologies, particularly mid-air gestural interfaces, haptic feedback systems, and their applications in education, healthcare, and daily life. He has contributed to projects like PigScape (a video game for ADHD cognitive training) and fogscreen interaction studies. Key research themes include: Mid-air gestural interaction design Ultrasound-based haptic feedback systems Child-friendly interaction technologies Multimodal sensory augmentation (food consumption, automotive) Unconventional display interfaces Recent work explores: ADHD intervention through gestural gaming Food consumption behavior modification using sensory technologies Driver safety via non-contact interaction systems Comparative studies of cross-platform mobile applications Publications span 2013–2025, with notable contributions to IEEE Xplore and ACM Digital Library. No scientific awards explicitly listed.

Jeroen van BoxtelView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Attention and Consciousness
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Jeroen van Boxtel is an Associate Professor at the University of Canberra's Discipline of Psychology. He is affiliated with the Clinical Research Rehabilitation and Translation Area of Strength, focusing on cognitive neuroscience, autism spectrum disorders, and visual perception mechanisms. His career spans Utrecht University, Caltech, UCLA, and Monash University, where he led the Cognitive Neuroimaging group. Education: Master's in Biology (Utrecht University) and Cognitive Sciences (Université Pierre et Marie Curie & Collège de France), PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (Utrecht University, 2008) His research combines experimental, computational, and neuroimaging methods to investigate attention-consciousness relationships, biological motion perception, and neural noise effects. Key projects include using stochastic resonance to enhance visual perception and studying attentional modulation in schizophrenia and autism traits. Recent publications explore how noise impacts perceptual performance, the neural basis of invisibility, and multisensory approaches to driver distraction. His work contributes to understanding sensory processing in neurodiverse populations and developing interventions for visual impairments. He actively supervises PhD students and collaborates on grants like Improving vision using noise in the visually impaired (2024-2026) and Just add noise: the benefits of neural and stimulus noise for perception (2022-2025). He also contributes to curriculum decolonisation initiatives. Labs and teams include the Cognitive Neuroimaging group at Monash Biomedical Imaging and interdisciplinary collaborators across neuroscience and psychology.

Rufin VogelsView profile

Professor

• Electrophysiology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Visual Psychophysics
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Rufin Vogels is a Full Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at KU Leuven's Medical School. He holds a MSc and PhD in Psychology from K.U.Leuven (1982, 1985). His career includes roles as Senior Lecturer (2001-2005) and Lecturer (2000-2001) at K.U.Leuven's Medical School, alongside research positions with the National Fund for Scientific Research (Belgium) and M.I.T. (1985-1986). His research focuses on Electrophysiology in awake monkeys , Cognitive Neuroscience , and Visual Psychophysics . Key interests include neural adaptation mechanisms, visual perception, and object recognition. His work bridges cellular-level recordings with higher-order cognitive functions. Publications span 1982–2013, emphasizing neuroimaging (fMRI), electrophysiological techniques, and primate models. Recent studies explore repetition suppression, 3D structure categorization, and cortical coding of visual actions. Rogers has received the Baron Van Gysel de Meise Award (2006) and Cercle Gaulois-Thierry Speeckaert Award (2011) . He leads Belgian neuroscience organizations as President of the Belgian Society for Neuroscience (2012–) and Belgian Brain Council (2011–). He co-directs KU Leuven's Cognitive and Molecular Neuroscience Program and reviews for top journals like Neuron and Science .

• Interoception
• Neuroscience
• Psychology
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Vivien Ainley is affiliated with the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London. Her research focuses on interoception and bodily self-perception, exploring how internal bodily signals interact with external sensory information. She has collaborated internationally on studies involving neurobehavioral mechanisms and self-location. Her work appears in journals like Biological Psychology and Frontiers in Psychology . Despite no listed awards or grants, her research emphasizes embodied cognition and sensory awareness. No advising relationships or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

• Behavioral Health
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Health Literacy
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Dr. Kota Takayama is a tenured Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program at Gallaudet University, specializing in behavioral health, disaster interventions, and accessibility for Deaf and hard of hearing populations. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Work Research from Japan College of Social Work, an MSW from Gallaudet, and an MS in clinical psychology/disability science from University of Tsukuba. His research focuses on crisis management for marginalized communities, health literacy, and disaster preparedness, with notable work on earthquake early warning systems and pandemic communication inequities. Teaching specialties include social work practice, research methods, and macro interventions, with courses such as SWK-741/742 (Social Work Practice I/II), SWK-756 (Quantitative Research), and SWK-760 (School Social Work). He advises numerous graduate students and serves on Gallaudet's IRB, Tenure Committee, and World Deaf Leadership Search Committee. His interdisciplinary approach bridges social work education with disability studies, emphasizing cultural wealth within Deaf communities and systemic barriers in healthcare/education. Key contributions include analyzing disaster risk reduction policies, developing inclusive communication strategies for emergencies, and evaluating behavioral health service accessibility. His 2021 study on Deaf communities' pandemic perceptions highlighted critical gaps in health information access, while his 2024 review of earthquake early warning systems proposed tactile/visual alert improvements. He also co-chairs Gallaudet's Deaf-Centered Disaster Risk Reduction initiatives.

• Educational Neuroscience
• Sign Language Acquisition
• Neurobiology of Action
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Lorna Quandt is an Associate Professor in the PhD in Educational Neuroscience (PEN) program at Gallaudet University, focusing on the neural substrates of action perception in signed languages. She directs the Motion Light Lab and the Action & Brain Lab, employing EEG and psychophysiological measures to study topics like sensorimotor systems, self-other body representations, and visual language processing. Her work emphasizes the role of experience in learning actions and the impact of signed language exposure on cognitive processes. Dr. Quandt holds a PhD in Psychology from Temple University and teaches courses such as PEN-701 Educational Neuroscience Proseminar. She has advised over ten doctoral students in the PEN program and contributed to grants like the NSF-funded Signing Avatars & Immersive Learning (SAIL) project. Her research has explored ASL comprehension, biological motion perception, and virtual reality applications in deaf education. Notable awards include the 2020 Public Choice Award and Facilitators’ Choice Awards. She actively participates in committees like the PEN Steering Committee and Gallaudet’s IT Department search committees, advocating for inclusive technology and equity in sign-related research. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges neuroscience, linguistics, and education to advance accessibility for deaf communities.

Christian H. LemonView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroscience
• Thermosensation
• Taste
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Christian H. Lemon is an Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma's School of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying thermosensation and taste, particularly how these senses guide animal and human behavior. He investigates the integration of sensory signals in brain regions like the parabrachial nucleus, emphasizing multisensory processing and its role in homeostasis and protective behaviors. Dr. Lemon's work employs multidisciplinary approaches, including systems neurophysiology, genetic tools for neuronal manipulation, computational modeling, and custom experimental hardware. His lab receives funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and explores topics such as TRP channel-mediated temperature sensing, taste-neurosomatosensory convergence, and the neural coding of valence (pleasure/aversion). Recent studies highlight interactions between bitter taste and pain pathways, the role of TRPM8/TRPV1 in thermal perception, and the functional organization of brain circuits processing multisensory inputs. These findings contribute to understanding health-related issues like pain signaling and food acceptance.

Thomas BlomView profile

Professor

• Human Geography
• Tourism Studies
• Regional Development
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Thomas Blom is a Professor of Human Geography at Karlstad University, Sweden. His research focuses on tourism geography, cultural landscapes, dark tourism, and regional development. He has authored over 100 publications since the 1990s, collaborating frequently with scholars like Mats Nilsson and Lotta Braunerhielm. His work explores themes such as fika culture as a tourist attraction, geographical disparities in education, and the symbolic value of places. Key research interests include the intersection of tourism and identity, sensory experiences in travel (e.g., tactile tourism), and the commodification of morbid or mythic sites. He has studied pilgrimage routes, postindustrial landscapes, and the globalization of study-abroad destinations. Blom’s publications often blend empirical analysis with theoretical frameworks, addressing both academic and practical audiences. His research engages with topics like sustainable development in marginal regions, the role of universities in regional growth, and the evolution of tourism products from traditional to contemporary forms.

• Neuroscience
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Schizophrenia
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John J. Foxe, Ph.D. holds multiple academic appointments at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD), including Professor in the Departments of Neuroscience, Neurology, and Psychiatry. He serves as Chair of the Department of Neuroscience and Research Director of the Ernest J. Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience. His research focuses on neurophysiological mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly autism and schizophrenia, with emphasis on sensory processing, multisensory integration, and developmental neurobiology. He employs advanced methodologies like neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and virtual reality to study neural bases of perception and cognition. Key contributions include identifying biomarkers for neuropsychiatric conditions and investigating neural unreliability in disorders like Rett Syndrome. Dr. Foxe leads large-scale collaborative projects, including the NIH-funded RECOVER initiative studying post-COVID-19 impacts in youth. His lab has secured significant NIH/NSF funding and produced over 160 publications. He previously directed research programs at Einstein College of Medicine and CUNY, emphasizing translational research to bridge basic science and clinical applications. Education: PhD & MS from Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1999/1996), BS from Iona College (1989) Research Focus: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Schizophrenia, Sensory Processing, Multisensory Integration, Neurodevelopmental Disorders His work integrates EEG, fMRI, and behavioral studies to explore how sensory deficits contribute to neuropsychiatric symptoms. Recent studies examine temporal processing in autism, neural correlates of multisensory speech perception, and cognitive effects of Long COVID in adolescents. Dr. Foxe is also active in promoting diversity in neuroscience through initiatives like the ALBA network and Black In Neuro movement.