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Dwight KravitzView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Visual Perception
• Working Memory
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Dwight Kravitz is an Associate Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute and Mind-Brain Institute. His research focuses on understanding the interplay between neuroanatomy, experience, and neural representations using human fMRI and behavioral studies. He emphasizes data-driven approaches to analyze large datasets, exploring topics like visual object recognition, semantic representation, working memory, and deficits in autism. Education: Ph.D. in 2006 from Carnegie Mellon University. Research Interests: Neural basis of visual perception and cognition Functional MRI analysis of brain representations Interactions between working memory and perception Cognitive deficits in autism spectrum disorders Recent Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes big data methodologies to study learning dynamics, attentional modulation by semantics, and lifespan influences on memory systems. He frequently investigates associative learning processes and neural plasticity in visual search tasks. Awards: No awards explicitly listed in provided text. His research spans experimental paradigms involving both healthy populations and patient groups, with a strong focus on methodological innovations to improve reproducibility in psychological science.

• Cognitive Sciences
• Psychology
• Multisensory Perception
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Chiara Valzolgher is a Research Fellow at the Interdepartmental Center for Mind and Brain Sciences (CIMEC) of the University of Trento , Italy. Her research focuses on spatial hearing , metacognition , and multisensory perception , particularly in contexts involving hearing loss and age-related auditory decline . She employs virtual reality and motor strategies to investigate perceptual adaptation and cognitive resource allocation during auditory tasks. Education: 2021: Doctorate in Cognitive Sciences (cum laude), University of Trento & Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 2016: Master's in Psychology (110/110 cum laude), University of Trento 2014: Bachelor's in Psychological Sciences and Techniques (108/110), University of Milan-Bicocca Her recent work explores how active listening and spontaneous behaviors (e.g., head movements, postural adjustments) enhance auditory spatial confidence and reduce perceived listening effort . She also investigates the impact of face masks on sign language metacognition and develops VR-based auditory training for cochlear implant users. Collaborations include researchers like Francesco Pavani , Elena Gessa , and Elena Giovanelli . Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining cognitive psychology , neuroscience , and virtual reality to address communication barriers in healthcare and educational settings. Key methodologies include behavioral experiments , metacognitive evaluations , and computational modeling of sensory integration.

Kotz SonjaView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Affective Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
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Sonja Kotz is a Professor and Chair in Neuropsychology and Translational Cognitive Neuroscience at Maastricht University's Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience. She also leads the Department of Neuropsychology & Psychopharmacology. Her career includes roles as a Research Professor at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (1996-2016), Head of Department at the University of Manchester (2013-2015), and academic leadership across Europe and the US. She holds honorary professorships at Universities of Lisbon, Leipzig, and Manchester. Education: Habilitation in Psychology (Leipzig University, 2006), PhD in Psychology (Tufts University, 1996), and MA equivalent in Psycholinguistics (Tübingen University, 1986). Her research focuses on neuroimaging integration, cognitive/affective neuroscience, and translational approaches to brain-rhythm interactions. Research interests emphasize rhythm processing across species, auditory-motor coupling, and body-brain dynamics. Recent work explores temporal regularity perception in macaques and humans, multisensory speech integration, and clinical applications of resting-state EEG analysis. Awards include the Max Planck Minerva Award (2007-2012) and MERA-ILCB Fellowship (2024). Professional roles include presidency of the Society for Neurobiology of Language (2019-2020) and the European Society for Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (2014-2018). She leads the BAND-Lab (Brain, Auditory Neuroscience, and Development) and sits on editorial boards of NeuroImage , Cortex , and Frontiers journals. Current projects involve cross-species synchronization studies and translational cognitive neuroscience.

Minke de Boer-VeldmanView profile

Researcher

• Perceptual Strategies
• Eye Movement Research
• Emotion Recognition
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Dr. Minke de Boer-Veldman is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the Perceptual and Cognitive Neuroscience (PCN) department. Her research focuses on perceptual strategies, eye movement analysis, emotion recognition, and audiovisual integration, particularly in aging populations and sensory degradation contexts. She holds a PhD from the University of Groningen, as evidenced by her 2021 thesis on perceptual strategies in emotion perception. Her work spans interdisciplinary fields including neuroscience, ophthalmology, and cognitive psychology, with notable contributions to glaucoma diagnosis via visual tracking and the effects of sensory degradation on emotion recognition. She has been awarded the UMCG BCN Brain PhD Funding in 2016 to support her research on emotional communication in sensory-impaired individuals. Key Research Areas: Perceptual adaptation, multisensory integration, clinical vision science, and aging-related sensory changes. Collaborations: Works with teams at the UMCG and international collaborators on projects involving vision and hearing impairments. Her recent studies highlight innovative methods like continuous visual stimulus tracking for glaucoma assessment and dynamic gaze allocation during emotion perception. Ongoing work explores optimizing eye-movement-based perimetry techniques for clinical applications.

Christoph TremmelView profile

Research Fellow

• Brain-Computer-Interfaces
• Electroencephalography
• Biomedical Engineering
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Dr. Christoph Tremmel is a Research Fellow in Wellbeing Technology at the University of Southampton. His research focuses on Brain-Computer-Interfaces (BCIs), Electroencephalography (EEG), Biomedical Engineering, and Human-Computer Interaction. He investigates applications such as cognitive workload estimation using commercial in-ear EEG headsets and enhancing virtual communication through synthesized co-presence. His work spans interdisciplinary projects funded by EPSRC, including collaborations on wearable biosensors and low-cost non-contact detection systems. Key research projects include the EPSRC Core Equipment Award 2022/23 collaboration and the 'Enhancing the effectiveness of virtual communication' initiative. Tremmel has published extensively on EEG signal processing, decision confidence prediction, and neural correlates of perceptual tasks. His research integrates machine learning, neurophysiology, and engineering principles to advance human-centric technologies. While no awards are listed, his contributions to wellbeing technology and virtual reality applications highlight his innovative approach to bridging neuroscience and computational systems. Collaborations with colleagues like Prof. M.C. Schraefel and Prof. Mark Spearing reflect his commitment to multidisciplinary problem-solving.

Regine ZopfView profile

Research Fellow

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Multisensory Integration
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Dr. Regine Zopf is a Research Fellow at the Perception in Action Research Centre, Macquarie University. She holds a PhD in Psychology from Macquarie University (2012) and prior degrees from the University of Tübingen and the International Max Planck Research School. Her research focuses on multisensory body information processing in the brain, body representation mechanisms, and their impact on perception and action. Key projects include investigating the neural basis of body perception in anorexia nervosa and the sense of agency. She has received awards such as the 2011 Higher Degree Research Excellence Award and secured significant early-career research funding. Education: PhD in Psychology, Macquarie University (2012) MSc from International Max Planck Research School (2004) Bachelor's in Psychology, University of Tübingen (2006) Her research interests span Neuroscience , Cognitive Psychology , and Clinical Neuroscience , with a focus on body perception disorders and multisensory integration. Notable publications include studies on anorexia nervosa, somatosensory illusions, and interoceptive abnormalities. She collaborates on projects like 'The science of human responsibility' and 'New methods to alter disturbed body perception in Anorexia Nervosa.' Grants and Projects: ARC DECRA Research Fellow (2014–2020) Magnetic resonance-compatible audio-visual stimulus systems (2014–2018)

• Neuroethology
• Sensory Neurophysiology
• Auditory and Visual Perception
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Dr. Dardo N. Ferreiro is a Researcher in the Faculty of Biology at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany, working within Prof. Benedikt Grothe's neurobiology research group. Based in Room C03.051 at Großhaderner Straße 2, Planegg-Martinsried, he bridges neuroscience and experimental psychology through interdisciplinary research spanning Latin America and Germany. His position leverages a PhD in Neuroscience to develop innovative cross-species experimental frameworks. Dr. Ferreiro's research program centers on Neuroethology and Sensory Neurophysiology, with core expertise in Auditory and Visual Perception, Decision Making, Social Interaction, and Crowd Cognition. He pioneers naturalistic experimental paradigms that capture complex behaviors in freely moving humans and rodents, rejecting artificial laboratory constraints. His comparative approach—studying gerbils, agouti, and humans—reveals universal neural mechanisms underlying sensory processing and social dynamics, emphasizing real-world ecological validity. Analysis of his publication trajectory shows a decisive shift from molecular biochemistry (2011-2013) toward cognitive and systems neuroscience (2018-2025). Recent work features breakthrough methodologies like the Sensory Island Task (SIT) for freely moving subjects, demonstrating how auditory-guided locomotion, social motor coordination, and group forecasting emerge from neural circuits. His 2025 study on visual nudging confirms that naturalistic paradigms yield superior insights into frequency discrimination during movement. While no major scientific awards are documented, Dr. Ferreiro actively supervises students and research projects across continents, reflecting his commitment to international mentorship. His grant-funded work likely involves German research foundations supporting cross-species neurobehavioral studies. Operating within LMU's neurobiology infrastructure, Dr. Ferreiro leads independent projects focused on neural coding during active navigation and social interaction. His team develops comparative platforms examining how freely moving subjects process sensory information in naturalistic environments, with current emphasis on auditory-visual integration and collective decision-making dynamics.

Andrey SobolevView profile

Researcher

• Neuroscience
• Electrophysiology
• Data Management
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Dr. Andrey Sobolev is a PostDoc researcher at the Faculty of Biology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, affiliated with the Benedikt Grothe Research Group. His work focuses on neurophysiological data management, electrophysiological data handling, and neural systems analysis. Key contributions include developing the Neo Python library for electrophysiology data handling and the G-Node Python Client for reproducible research workflows. Research interests span computational neuroscience, data management systems, and behavioral paradigms in freely moving animals. Notable publications include studies on hippocampal ensemble remapping under sensory conflicts (2021), the Sensory Island Task behavioral paradigm (2020), and metadata standards in neurophysiology (2016). Technical contributions include creating integrated platforms for electrophysiological data storage (2014) and foundational database systems for biomedical applications (2011). Collaborates widely with neuroscientists and software engineers to advance open science practices in neuroscience research.

Ehsan AsadiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Control engineering
• Mechatronics
• Robotics
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Ehsan Asadi is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, specializing in Mechatronics. He joined RMIT University as a Senior Lecturer on February 2, 2020, and is actively involved in research and teaching in the fields of robotics, control engineering, and mechatronics. Dr. Asadi completed his PhD at Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy, from January 2010 to October 2013. He then worked as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, from September 2015 to April 2017. Between May 2017 and February 2020, he was also the Co-Founder and CTO of Transforma Robotics in Singapore. His research interests span control engineering, mechatronics, robotics, field robotics, automotive mechatronics, autonomous systems, and machine learning. Dr. Asadi's work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Affordable and Clean Energy; and Sustainable Cities and Communities. His research has applications in various domains including construction waste management, solar photovoltaic inspection, polymer degradation monitoring, and autonomous navigation. Dr. Asadi has published extensively in top robotics and engineering journals with recent publications focusing on robotic hand-eye calibration, aerial imaging for solar panel inspection, hyperspectral characterization of polymer degradation, and intelligent control systems for ballbot robots. His publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between robotics, computer vision, and practical engineering applications. He is actively involved in academic service, serving on the IoT Alliance Australia Executive committee since October 2024, as an Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics since March 2024, and as an Associate Editor for IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters since October 2022. He is also a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Dr. Asadi is open to supervising Masters Research or PhD students and collaborating on industry projects, advisory committees, and web conferences as a panellist or speaker. His research lab, IA-Cobotics (https://www.ia-cobotics.com/), focuses on intelligent automation and collaborative robotics.

Ashley PassmoreView profile

Assistant Professor

• German Jewish History
• Migrant and Minority Cultures of Germany
• Austrian History and Culture
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Ashley Passmore serves as Instructional Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Jewish Studies at Texas A&M University within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her academic home centers on Jewish Studies with institutional affiliation to the broader university framework. Her research spans German Jewish history, Austrian cultural studies, Modern Israel, Yiddish language/culture, and specialized pedagogy for teaching the Arab-Israeli conflict. Notable emphasis appears on Holocaust literature, migrant cultures in Germany, and intercultural communication frameworks. Publication analysis reveals a concentrated 2019 output surge focused exclusively on conflict pedagogy methodologies, with 2020-2021 works expanding into German-Jewish literary memory studies. The scholarly trajectory demonstrates a consistent pivot toward experiential learning frameworks and narrative analysis in politically sensitive contexts. Teaching innovations emerge as the dominant professional theme, particularly through culinary approaches, film analysis, dual-narrative frameworks, and institutional contextualization of conflict education across diverse academic settings including Catholic universities, HBCUs, and international contexts. Professional activities indicate significant engagement with curriculum development challenges across varied institutional landscapes, though no formal scientific awards or fellowship recognitions appear documented in available materials. Her advisory work remains undocumented in source materials, though the extensive pedagogical publications suggest substantial mentorship of teaching assistants and junior faculty in conflict-related course development. Current research trajectories include Jewish satire in digital media and Yiddish cultural revival in Vienna.

Jane Neal-SmithView profile

Associate Professor

• Gender and Aviation
• Management Education
• Creative Pedagogy
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Dr Jane Neal-Smith serves as Reader in Management at the University of York's School for Business and Society, bringing over 22 years of expertise in management education. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Certified Management and Business Educator, she maintains active research output with recent publications through 2025 and regular office hours at York Science Park. Education: PhD in Industrial Psychology, University of Bradford (Thesis: Working lives of British women airline pilots) Research Focus: Her work critically examines gender dynamics in aviation history, notably as joint editor of 'Absent Aviators'. Current research explores creative pedagogy through heutagogy, action learning sets, and narrative/metaphor-based frameworks to enhance online learning engagement and reflexivity. She bridges organizational behavior theory with practical human factors applications in educational settings. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2023-2025) reveal three converging trajectories: 1) Gender exclusion analysis in aviation history using intersectional frameworks, 2) Innovative online pedagogy through storytelling and visual metaphors, and 3) Reflexivity development via action learning communities. Her work consistently connects feminist theory with practical management education. Scientific Recognition: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Certified Management and Business Educator Professional Activities: While specific grant details aren't provided, her 22-year career shows sustained development of management education frameworks. She actively contributes to pedagogical innovation through publications and likely curriculum development given her certification status. No formal advising relationships are documented, but her reflexive practice research suggests mentorship involvement. Academic Environment: Based in the Church Lane Building at York Science Park, her work appears integrated within the School for Business and Society's broader research ecosystem, though no dedicated labs or research teams are specified in available materials.

Lisa J. LehmbergView profile

Professor

• Music Education
• Special Needs Music Education
• World Music Education
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Lisa J. Lehmberg is a Professor of Music Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the Department of Music and Dance. She holds a PhD in Music Education from the University of South Florida, along with BM and MM degrees in Piano Performance from the University of Illinois. Her roles include Area Coordinator and Director of Faculty Mentoring & Development. Her research focuses on general music education, music for students with special needs, world music education, and technology integration. Key interests include urban music education and senior citizens' music participation. She has presented at major conferences like the International Society for Music Education and National Association for Music Education. Dr. Lehmberg authored The Challenges and Rewards of Urban Teaching and co-authored Music for Life: Music Participation and Quality of Life of Senior Citizens (Oxford University Press, 2016). Her recent work emphasizes music's role in enhancing quality of life for older adults, exploring participatory music practices in senior centers and cross-cultural music education. Her publications span journals like Music Education International and Music Education Research International , as well as encyclopedia entries and edited volumes. Her research consistently bridges pedagogical innovation with real-world applications in diverse educational settings.

• 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.

Cristina Losada GutiérrezView profile

Professor

• Computer Vision
• Robotics
• Deep Learning
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Cristina Losada Gutiérrez is a Professor at the Department of Electronics, Universidad de Alcalá, Spain. She leads research in the GEINTRA group, focusing on Electronic Engineering applied to Intelligent Spaces and Transport. Her work integrates computer vision, robotics, and deep learning for applications in smart surveillance, human activity analysis, and assistive technologies. She earned a PhD in 2010 with a thesis on 3D robot localization using static camera networks. Her research spans real-time action recognition, anomaly detection, and sensor fusion for healthcare and transportation systems. Notable projects include the GEMS Erasmus+ initiative (Ruby sensory module) and EU-funded EYEFUL systems for functional evaluation. Her recent publications emphasize edge computing frameworks for video analysis, weakly-supervised learning models, and robust object detection in dynamic environments. She actively contributes to educational robotics projects like Eurobot Spain and explores portable architectures for intelligent wheelchairs. Her lab develops multisensory systems for applications such as crowd safety (stampede detection) and railway obstacle detection, leveraging time-of-flight cameras and deep learning pipelines. She collaborates internationally on projects blending academic research with industrial and societal challenges.