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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.

Amy SchlessmanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Pediatric Health Promotion
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Amy Schlessman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Tufts University School of Medicine. With over 19 years of clinical experience in pediatrics and 9 years in adult care, she joined Tufts as core faculty for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Phoenix. Her academic responsibilities include course leadership across neuroscience, population health, and pediatric practice management. Education: Bachelor of Science, Ohio University (2000) Master of Physical Therapy, Ohio University (2002) Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis (2006) Doctor of Health Science, University of Indianapolis (2010) Research Focus: Dr. Schlessman's research agenda centers on pediatric health promotion through school-based interventions and innovation in educational methodologies. She investigates movement integration in learning environments, telehealth applications in rehabilitation, and strategies to enhance clinical teaching effectiveness. Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly works (2021-2022) predominantly address: 1) Pediatric therapeutic techniques in school settings, 2) Technology-enhanced teaching methodologies, 3) Interprofessional collaboration frameworks, and 4) Healthcare provider sustainability. Creative movement integration and accessible resource development emerge as recurring themes across publications. Grants & Projects: A SMILE: Adaptive Simple Motor Items = Learning in Education FITNESS: Fun in Training with New Equipment = School Success Motor Through the Months Take Home Activity Bags Incorporating Math and Movement Leadership & Service: She holds critical roles in the APTA's Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy including Website Co-Chair and Ohio Advocacy Liaison. She maintains clinical practice in school-based settings while directing professional development courses nationally.

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.

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.

• Educational Pedagogy
• Literacy Development
• Reading and Writing Skills
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Merja Kuosmanen is a University Teacher at the University of Jyväskylä's Department of Teacher Education, within the Faculty of Education and Psychology. She specializes in literacy development, pedagogical methodologies, and educational materials design. Her work focuses on adapting teaching strategies to evolving learning environments and creating accessible resources for diverse student populations. Her recent research emphasizes multimodal literacy approaches and inclusive education practices. Collaborating on the EDUCA (Education for the Future) Flagship project, she addresses challenges in preparing youth for future societal changes through innovative educational frameworks. Publications from 2022–2023 highlight collaborative efforts in developing creative literacy tools, assessment frameworks, and curriculum materials for primary education. Key themes include reading fluency, writing pedagogy, and teacher training strategies. No scientific awards are listed, but her contributions to educational materials have been widely adopted in Finnish schools. She actively participates in interdisciplinary teams focused on future-oriented education systems.

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 .

Jonathan RobertsView profile

Professor

• Information Visualization
• Data Visualization
• Visual Analytics
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Jonathan Roberts is a Full Professor in the School of Computer Science at Bangor University. His research focuses on Information Visualization, Visual Analytics, and Human-Computer Interaction. He leads projects in visualization design, education technology, and cultural heritage preservation. Roberts holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Kent and has contributed to over 168 publications. He actively supervises PhD students and participates in international conferences like IEEE VIS. Educational Background: PhD in Computer Science (1996), Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (2003). Research emphasizes innovative visualization techniques including multi-view systems, AI-driven design, and immersive analytics. Notable contributions include the Five Design-Sheet methodology and the ColloCaid tool for academic writing support. He has received awards such as the Bangor University Teaching Fellowship (2023) and Best Short Paper awards for visualization research. Engagement includes roles as External Examiner for multiple universities and leadership in visualization education initiatives through workshops like EduVis. Roberts' work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in promoting education and innovation.

• Accessible Computing
• Accessibility Law
• Sign Language Technology
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Raja Kushalnagar is a Professor in the School of Science, Technology, Accessibility, Mathematics, and Public Health at Gallaudet University, Washington, DC. He serves as Director of the BS Information Technology program and Co-Director of the Accessible Human-Centered Computing Program. His research focuses on accessible computing, particularly improving information access for deaf individuals through technologies like real-time captioning and sign language recognition. He advocates for updates to accessibility and intellectual property laws to integrate advancements in automatic captioning and subtitling. Dr. Kushalnagar teaches courses in human-centered computing, accessible design, cybersecurity, and application development. His work spans over 100 peer-reviewed publications and grants from NSF, NIH, and industry partners. Notable projects include developing the Legion Scribe real-time captioning system, optimizing classroom accessibility through the Classroom Accessibility Analysis App, and designing AI-driven sign language avatars. He has advised over 150 students across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels, emphasizing mentorship and research collaboration. Key contributions include co-chairing ACM ASSETS conferences since 2011, serving on the CRA-WP committee, and advising organizations like the Global Alliance for Speech-to-Text Captioning. Research Interests: Accessible computing, sign language technology, disability law, inclusive AI, STEM education equity Leadership Roles: ACM ASSETS Program Chair (2011–present), Teach Access Member, MITRE TRS Collaboration Lead Community Impact: Co-developed the Accessibility Standards I/II courses, led Gallaudet GenCyber camps for deaf students, and contributed to NASA's AstroAccess disability space exploration initiative His work bridges technology and policy, addressing gaps in deaf accessibility across education, healthcare, and workplace communication. Recent trends in his publications emphasize ethical AI frameworks, LLM applications for deaf learners, and inclusive design for mixed-hearing environments.

• 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.

• 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.

• Phonological Development
• Child Bilingualism
• Infant Speech Perception
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Marilyn Vihman is Professor of Linguistics at the Department of Language and Linguistic Science, University of York, a position she has held since 2007. She previously served as Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Wales, Bangor (1996–2006) and Associate Professor at Southeastern Louisiana University (1993–1995). She directed the Child Phonology Project at Stanford University from 1980 to 1989. Her academic journey began with a BA in Russian from Bryn Mawr College (1961) and a PhD in Linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley (1971). BA in Russian, Bryn Mawr College (1961) PhD in Linguistics, University of California, Berkeley (1971) Her research centers on phonological development in early childhood, with a focus on the emergence and fading of phonological templates in the first two years of life. She investigates the interaction between perception and production, using methods such as acoustic analysis, head-turn paradigms, and eye-tracking. Her work spans multiple languages, including English, Welsh, Finnish, French, Japanese, Arabic, and Estonian, with a strong cross-linguistic emphasis. She is also renowned for her studies on child bilingualism, particularly in Estonian-English contexts, and has conducted extensive research on late talkers. The recent articles highlight a consistent trajectory in her research: the role of sleep in infant memory and word learning, cross-linguistic phonological patterns, the psychological reality of phonological templates, and the influence of input structure on early lexical development. Her work integrates cognitive, linguistic, and developmental perspectives, often employing experimental and longitudinal methodologies. She has received significant funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the British Academy for projects on infant word learning, template use, and segmentation. Her collaborative network includes researchers from Paris, Virginia, Newcastle, and Stockholm. Marilyn Vihman supervises PhD students and leads the Babylab at York, which focuses on infant language development. She has also co-led projects on the acquisition of Eegimaa, an Atlantic language, exploring noun class morphology and agreement.

• Distance-Dependency of Mental Representation
• Mechanisms of Stimulus Discrimination
• Multisensory Integration of Temporal Information
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Dr. Karin M. Bausenhart is a researcher in the Cognition and Perception research group within the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Science, University of Tübingen. She has been working as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant since 2011 and currently serves as Project Coordinator for the DFG Research Unit "Modal and Amodal Cognition" (FOR 2718) since 2020. Dr. Bausenhart received her PhD in Psychology from the University of Tübingen in 2009, following her Masters degree (Diplom) in Psychology from the same institution in 1999. Her research focuses on several key areas in cognitive psychology and time perception. She investigates how distance affects mental representations, examining whether we think differently about events in the present versus those in the future or distant locations. She also studies mechanisms of stimulus discrimination, particularly how the order of stimuli presentation affects our ability to compare them, with a focus on the concept of a dynamically updated internal reference. Another major area of her work explores how temporal information from different sensory modalities is processed and combined to form a coherent perception of time, despite the absence of a dedicated sensory system for time processing. Additionally, she researches temporal preparation - how warning signals can improve reaction times - and dual-task processing limitations. Dr. Bausenhart's publication record reveals a consistent focus on time perception, multisensory integration, and cognitive mechanisms. Her work often employs experimental psychology methods to investigate fundamental questions about how humans process temporal information across different contexts and sensory modalities. A significant portion of her research examines order effects in stimulus discrimination, suggesting these effects may stem from an internal reference that dynamically updates during experimental tasks. Her recent work has expanded into examining how mental representation varies with psychological distance, connecting temporal cognition with broader cognitive frameworks. Third price at the dissertation contest of the German Psychological Society (DGPS), section Cognitive Psychology (2011) Dissertation Award of the Faculty of Science, University of Tübingen (2010) Dr. Bausenhart has secured multiple research grants from the German Research Foundation (DFG), demonstrating the significance of her work in the field. Her projects have investigated mechanisms of stimulus discrimination, temporal ventriloquism effects, and interferences in stimulus classification. These grants have supported her research from 2010 through 2020, indicating sustained recognition of her scientific contributions. As part of the Cognition and Perception research group, Dr. Bausenhart collaborates with colleagues studying modal and amodal cognition. Her current role as Project Coordinator for the DFG Research Unit "Modal and Amodal Cognition" places her at the center of a significant interdisciplinary effort examining how cognitive processes function both within specific sensory modalities and across modalities.