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Stéphanie Caillies is a Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne and serves as Deputy Director of the C2S Laboratory (Cognition, Santé, Socialisation EA 6291). Her research focuses on social cognition, language processing, and theory of mind from developmental, neuropsychological, and psychopathological perspectives. Research Interests: Pragmatic language comprehension and figurative language processing Neural correlates of social cognition in clinical populations (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) Developmental trajectories of theory of mind in neurotypical and at-risk children Neurocognitive mechanisms of irony and metaphor understanding Parent-child interactions in premature infants Her recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on neuroimaging approaches (fMRI, ERP) to study social cognition, with recurring themes in clinical populations and developmental disorders. Research frequently bridges psycholinguistics, clinical psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. Current Research Projects: POSTURE (2023-2027): Psychologie et réalité virtuelle - ANR-funded project on dynamic posture recognition EDIRE (2022-2025): Horizon Europe project on educational development PHRC CALIN: Hospital clinical research on sensory-tonic stimulation for premature infants Teaching Activities: Regularly teaches courses in Statistics, Language Development, Academic Learning, and Social Cognition Disorders. Organized multiple scientific conferences including the 59th Congress of the French Society of Psychology. Doctoral Supervision: Currently supervising theses on executive functions in premature children and parent-child interactions. Previously supervised dissertations on pragmatic language in reading comprehension and neurofunctional correlates of theory of mind in schizophrenia.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Social Cognition
• Theory of Mind
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Emmanuel Dupoux is a Professor at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), affiliated with the Laboratory of Cognitive Sciences and Psycholinguistics (LSCP) and the Département d'Études Cognitives (DEC) at École normale supérieure (ENS), Paris. He leads the Cognitive Machine Learning team, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and language development. His research centers on understanding human cognition through computational models, particularly in the domain of infant language acquisition. By leveraging machine learning techniques, his work aims to reverse-engineer how children learn language, bridging gaps between developmental psychology and AI. This includes modeling early phonological and lexical development using synthetic learning systems. The recent internship and postdoctoral positions advertised under his supervision highlight a growing focus on applying data science and AI to behavioral analysis in neurodegenerative diseases, indicating an expansion of his research into clinical cognitive neuroscience. His collaborative work with the Interventional Neuropsychology Laboratory underscores this interdisciplinary trajectory. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Emmanuel Dupoux actively advises graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, as evidenced by his role as principal adviser for an M1/M2 internship on reverse engineering infant language development and co-adviser for a postdoctoral position in AI for neurodegenerative disease analysis. While specific grants are not mentioned, his leadership in hosting research positions suggests active external funding. He is involved in fostering research teams that integrate cognitive theories with machine learning frameworks. He is associated with the Cognitive Machine Learning team at LSCP and collaborates with the Interventional Neuropsychology Laboratory , where he co-supervises research on AI-driven behavioral analysis in neurological disorders. These affiliations reflect a strong commitment to translational cognitive science, linking fundamental research in language development with clinical applications.

• Cognitive Science
• Psycholinguistics
• Machine Learning
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Philippe Allain is a University Professor at the University of Angers, France, where he serves in the Psychology Department within the UFR of Letters, Languages and Human Sciences. He co-directs the Master's course in Neuropsychology and leads the Laboratory of Psychology of the Pays de la Loire (LPPL, EA 4638). Additionally, he serves as a neuropsychologist at the CHU Angers in the Department of Neurology, focusing on neurosciences, aging, and medicine. His research centers on the neuropsychology of the frontal lobes from both cognitive (executive functions and cognitive control) and socio-behavioral (social cognition, behavioral and emotional regulation) perspectives. His work follows three main axes: theoretical models of frontal functioning, development of evaluation tools for frontal dysfunctions, and studies on normal and pathological aging of cognitive functions. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, schizophrenia, and aging-related cognitive changes. His 15 most recent publications reveal a consistent research trajectory examining memory processes, executive functions, and social cognition across various neurological conditions. Notably, he has published extensively on Alzheimer's disease (6 articles), Huntington's disease (3 articles), and schizophrenia (1 article), with increasing use of innovative methods like pupillometry and virtual reality for cognitive assessment. His work frequently involves international collaborations and appears primarily in Q1 and Q2 journals. President of the French Language Neuropsychology Society (SNLF) Professor Allain has supervised 17 doctoral theses (9 funded) with diverse topics including social cognition in schizophrenia, virtual reality assessment of social cognition, geriatric living labs, sensory deficit rehabilitation, and Huntington's disease. His research has been supported by various grants, including European Huntington's Disease Network collaborations. He currently supervises 6 doctoral students and leads the LPPL research laboratory. He directs the Laboratory of Psychology of the Pays de la Loire (LPPL, EA 4638) and has been instrumental in developing the ALLEGRO hospital-based geriatric living lab. His work integrates clinical practice with research, particularly through his dual role at the University of Angers and CHU Angers, creating a strong bridge between academic research and clinical neuropsychology practice.

• Neuropsychology
• Frontal Lobe Functions
• Executive Functions
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Anne Lafay is a permanent Lecturer at Savoie Mont Blanc University (USMB), specializing in mathematical cognition and developmental learning disorders . Her research focuses on the interplay between language development and numerical cognition , particularly in children with developmental dyscalculia and mathematical learning disabilities . Academic affiliation: Department of Psychology, USMB Research themes: Developmental dyscalculia , math anxiety , manipulatives in education , mathematical language skills Her work explores how symbolic number processing and non-symbolic numerical representations affect mathematical development, with a particular emphasis on cross-linguistic comparisons (French vs. second-language learners) and intervention design using digital tools like SUBéCAL and Examath batteries. Recent publications in School Science and Mathematics and Children journal demonstrate her commitment to innovative assessment methodologies and emotion-based educational interventions . Scientific Recognition Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017-2021) 3rd Prize for Best Glossa Article (2023) 2nd Prize for Best Glossa Article (2022) Best Poster Presentation Awards (2014, 2012) As a certified speech therapist (Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1), with additional training in cognitive science and neuropsychology , she develops evidence-based interventions for mathematical difficulties. Her supervision services cover scientific article analysis , assessment planning , and intervention method development for professionals across multiple disciplines.

• Mathematical Cognition
• Developmental Disorders
• Cognitive Psychology
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Anne-Lise Jouen is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Burgundy, where she is affiliated with the INSERM U1093 Laboratory. She has held prestigious research positions at institutions including the University of Geneva, University of Tokyo, and Sorbonne University. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Neuroscience (2013) from Stem cell and Brain Research Institute, Claude Bernard University – Lyon I Master 2 in Engineering of Cognition, Creation and Learning (2009) from Grenoble INP Master 2 in Neuropsychology (2009) from Université Pierre Mendès France Master 1 in Cognitive Sciences (2008) from Université Lumière Lyon II Licence in Psychology and Cognitive Sciences (2007) from Université Lumière Lyon II DIU in Gerontechnology (2010) from Joseph Fourier University and others Dr. Jouen's research focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, language processing, and technology. She investigates how the brain processes language and spatial information through embodied cognition frameworks, employing neuroimaging techniques like fMRI, EEG, and fNIRS. Her recent work explores human-robot interaction for language learning and autism intervention, demonstrating through EEG monitoring that social robots increase functional connectivity in children's brains during language acquisition. Her publication record shows consistent research impact across multiple domains including semantic processing, speech production, and autism interventions. Notable projects include the GOLIAH platform for home-based autism intervention and research on telepresence robotics' impact on spatial cognition. Her scientific recognition includes the JSPS fellowship award for her post-doctoral research at the University of Tokyo. Dr. Jouen's current research trajectory includes: 2022-2023: Post-doctorate studying telepresence robotics and virtual reality effects on spatial representations at CAPS Laboratory 2017-2020: Speech production research using EEG (SNF Sinergia Project MoSpeeDi) at University of Geneva 2015-2017: Language learning via human-robot interactions at University of Tokyo 2013-2015: Autism social skills evaluation via ICT at Sorbonne University

• Neuroscience
• Language
• Speech
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Dr. Jens Brockmeier is a Professor of Cultural Psychology at the American University of Paris, holding a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Freie Universität Berlin. His research explores the cultural foundations of mind and language, particularly through narrative frameworks. Awarded the 2021 Ernst E. Boesch Prize for lifetime achievement in cultural psychology, he examines how cultural contexts shape autobiographical memory, identity formation, and temporal perception. Research domains include: Narrative construction of identity and autobiographical memory Cross-cultural concepts of time and lifetime perception Language games as cultural practices Psychological impacts of neurotrauma His publications bridge psychology, philosophy, and literature, using diverse cultural sources to examine consciousness and identity across different sociocultural contexts.

• Cultural Psychology
• Autobiographical Memory
• Narrative Identity
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Corine ASTESANO is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language Sciences at Université Toulouse-Jean Jaurès (UT2J), where she is affiliated with the NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL) and the CER research center. She holds a leadership role as LiCo Master Manager and is actively involved in national and international research collaborations. Her work bridges linguistics, neuroscience, and clinical applications, with a strong focus on prosody and rhythm in language. Her research interests include: Prosody and experimental phonetics Neuropsychology of language and music Speech pathologies and prosodic fluency Neural correlates of prosody (EEG, fMRI) Rhythm as a supra-organizer of cognition Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the neural and perceptual processing of French prosody, particularly initial and final accent, metrical stress, and rhythm. These works span behavioral, electrophysiological (EEG, ERP), and clinical domains, often involving cross-disciplinary collaborations. Key trends include the use of rhythm in speech therapy, the interface between language and music, and prosodic processing in both healthy and pathological populations. She actively supervises numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, and leads or participates in major funded projects such as FluD4 (ANR), RUGBI, and PhonIACog. Her mentorship extends to HDR supervision and collaborative thesis co-direction across institutions including Université Paul Sabatier, EPHE-PSL, and Université de Louvain-la-Neuve. She is a core member of the monthly Groupe de Travail sur le Rythme and the long-standing Groupe Fluence' , fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on rhythm and fluency in cognition. Her research has practical implications for speech therapy, language acquisition, and the remediation of language disorders through musical and motor rhythm training.

• Prosody
• Experimental Phonetics
• Neuropsychology of Language
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Thomas Parent is a Researcher at the University of Bordeaux affiliated with the Institut de Mathématiques de Marseille (I2M) and the GCE research team. His work bridges clinical neurology, computational neuroscience, and behavioral studies, focusing on Parkinson's disease pathophysiology and therapeutic interventions. Research interests span Neuroscience , Parkinson's Disease , Decision Making , and Neuroethics . He investigates basal ganglia-cortical loops in motor adaptation using primate models, develops computational frameworks for neural decision processes, and critically examines societal implications of neuroscience discourse. Recent work includes apomorphine infusion trials for impulse control disorders and validation of non-motor symptom scales in Parkinson's. Publication trends (2021-2025) reveal three convergent trajectories: 1) Clinical Parkinson's research (therapeutics, progression biomarkers, late-stage care), 2) Fundamental mechanisms of reward-based decision making in primates, and 3) Critical analysis of neuroscience communication and ethics. This triad demonstrates integration of bedside observations, laboratory neuroscience, and philosophical scrutiny. Active advising and grant activities are implied by his extensive collaborative publications across French and European institutions, though specific projects remain unenumerated in source materials. His laboratory work with non-human primates and Parkinson's patient cohorts indicates ongoing experimental and clinical research programs.

• Neuroscience
• Parkinson's Disease
• Decision Making
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Sandra Molesti is a Lecturer at Toulouse Jean Jaurès University, affiliated with the Cognition, Languages, Ergonomics (CLLE) research unit and the Language and Cognitive Processes Team. Her work focuses on primate social behavior, cooperation, and emotional mechanisms, particularly using thermal imaging to study children's emotions and cross-species comparisons. Primary research areas: Primate gestural communication Cooperation and reciprocity mechanisms Emotional dynamics in social interactions Evolutionary psychology Key recent publications analyze macaque social networks, baboon gestural intentionality, and handedness lateralization in primates. Her methodological approaches include long-term behavioral observation and cross-institutional collaboration networks. Current projects investigate emotional evaluation in cooperative contexts and comparative gestural analysis across primate species. She teaches Developmental Psychology, Comparative Psychology, and Observation Techniques at Toulouse Jean Jaurès University.

• Comparative Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Primate Behavior
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Rachel ZoubriNETZKY is an Associate Researcher and contractual teacher-researcher (50% position) at Grenoble Alpes University since 2021, affiliated with the Laboratory of Psychology and NeuroCognition (LPNC). She simultaneously maintains a clinical role as a specialist neuropsychologist at the Reference Center for Language and Learning Disorders at the Couple-Child Hospital, CHU Grenoble since 2010. Her educational background includes: 2015: PhD in Psychology from University Pierre Mendès France (now Grenoble Alpes University), with thesis on "Cognitive Heterogeneity and Remediation of Developmental Dyslexias" under Sylviane Valdois at LPNC 2010: Master 2 Research in Neurocognition and Social Cognition: modeling and evaluation 2008: Master 2 Professional in Neuropsychology from University of Savoie Licensed Specialist Neuropsychology Psychologist (ADELI: 389306325) ZoubriNETZKY's research centers on language processing, cognitive development, and neurodevelopmental disorders, with particular emphasis on oral language comprehension, executive functions, written language acquisition, visuo-attentional span, and developmental dyslexia. Her work bridges theoretical cognitive psychology with practical clinical applications, investigating how visual attention span deficits relate to reading difficulties and developing remediation approaches for children with dyslexia. She examines educational implications, exploring how teachers can better support students with learning disorders across various educational settings. Her publication record shows consistent focus on developmental dyslexia with evolution from analyzing subtypes to developing assessment protocols like the COMPRENDRE PROTOCOL for oral language comprehension in young children. Recent work includes cross-linguistic studies examining visual attention span in Arabic reading, demonstrating her expanding research scope beyond French orthography. Her articles consistently address the intersection of cognitive mechanisms and practical educational interventions. As an educator, ZoubriNETZKY supervises research theses for the Master's in Child Neuropsychology and teaches across multiple psychology programs including undergraduate cognitive psychology courses and specialized neuropsychology training. Her teaching spans Grenoble Alpes University, Savoie-Mont-Blanc University, and the Grenoble Institute of Teacher Education, covering developmental dyslexia, motor coordination disorders, and cognitive assessment techniques. At the Reference Center for Language and Learning Disorders, she conducts comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for children with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, and ADHD. She provides educational recommendations, accommodations, and supervises neuropsychology interns while organizing professional training sessions in collaboration with the Coridys Association to translate research findings into clinical practice.

• Oral Language Comprehension
• Executive Functions
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Jamila HATTOUTI is a Lecturer and teacher-researcher at the NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL), affiliated with Toulouse Jean Jaurès University. She is actively involved in research and teaching in psychology and neuroscience, with a focus on social cognition, communication, and language processing. She holds key roles including Head of Master 1 COGEDUC and TMBI (Toulouse Mind Brain Institute) correspondent. Her research interests include: Social cognition and communication Inferential processes in language Understanding figurative language Autism spectrum disorder Deafness Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Development of digital tools for assessment Her recent publications (2016–2025) reflect a strong focus on idiom comprehension, pragmatic abilities in neurodevelopmental disorders, and the development of assessment tools like "IDIOME." Her work bridges experimental research with educational and clinical applications, particularly in autism and developmental disorders. She frequently presents at international conferences such as ICAP, ISCL, and EARLI. Scientific contributions include: Development of assessment tools for inferential language skills Analysis of implicit attitudes toward disability in school settings Neuropsychological study of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders Exploration of emotional prosody and crossmodal integration in children Jamila HATTOUTI advises on educational programs and integrates research into teaching practices. She is involved in interdisciplinary collaborations through the Toulouse Mind Brain Institute and contributes to both academic and applied psychology. No information is available about formal grants or student supervision.

• Social Cognition
• Communication and Social Interactions
• Inferential Processes
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Mélanie JUCLA is a Lecturer in Language Sciences at Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, affiliated with the NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL) and the interdisciplinary research unit OCTOGONE. She teaches psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and methodology in language sciences and speech therapy programs. Her research centers on neurolinguistic and psycholinguistic aspects of language in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions. Key themes include language and memory interactions, speech disfluencies in Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia, written language disorders in dyslexia, and procedural learning in developmental disorders. She employs experimental psycholinguistics, corpus analysis, and neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG) in her work. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on discourse analysis, cognitive-linguistic interactions in aging and neurodegeneration, and developmental language disorders. There is a clear trajectory toward understanding variability and specificity in language dysfunction across the lifespan. ANR FluD4 (2021–2025) : Principal Investigator on fluency and disfluencies in neurodegenerative diseases with neurodevelopmental history. TellMA (2015–2018) : PI on discourse in Alzheimer’s disease. Loquace & Neuroscribe : Earlier funded projects on language-memory interplay and written word production. Co-investigator in DYSTAC-MAP and EvoLex 2 projects. She co-supervises PhD students and mentors Master’s students in language sciences, neuropsychology, and speech therapy. Her lab, LNPL, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with Inserm, CHU Toulouse, and other national research units.

• Neurolinguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Aline Frey is a Lecturer at Aix-Marseille University, affiliated with both the Psychology and Neuroscience Research Center and the INSPE (Institute of Higher Education and Teaching) of Aix-Marseille. She conducts research on the impact of musical practice and singing on children's cognitive development and academic learning. Her work focuses on understanding how rhythm, music, and creative activities influence various aspects of children's development including handwriting, reading, and cognitive skills. She teaches learning psychology to future teachers and is a member of the LaMA (Language and Music in Action) research team. Dr. Frey's research interests span cognitive development, educational psychology, and music cognition. She investigates how musical practice and rhythmic activities affect children's handwriting, reading abilities, and overall cognitive development. Her work particularly examines these relationships in children from diverse backgrounds, including those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and those from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Through longitudinal studies and experimental designs, she explores the potential of music and creative activities as educational interventions that can enhance learning outcomes. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on the intersection of music, rhythm, and cognitive development in educational contexts. Frey's research demonstrates how rhythmic cues influence handwriting kinematics differently across age groups and skill levels. She has conducted significant work on choral singing and creative writing interventions for children from low socioeconomic backgrounds, showing positive impacts on cognitive development and creative thinking. Her methodological approach often combines behavioral measures with neuroimaging techniques like EEG to understand the underlying neural mechanisms. Dr. Frey is actively involved in the LaMA (Language and Music in Action) research team, where she collaborates with interdisciplinary researchers to investigate the connections between language, music, and cognitive development. Her work has practical implications for educational practices, particularly in developing interventions that leverage music and creative activities to support children's learning and development across various domains.

• Cognitive Development
• Music Education
• Educational Psychology
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Adrien MEGUERDITCHIAN is a permanent research scientist (Chargé de Recherche) at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), affiliated with the Laboratoire de Psychologie Cognitive at Aix-Marseille University. He leads the DePhy research team focusing on Development and Phylogeny in primate communication. His work bridges primatology, neuroscience, and linguistics to explore the evolutionary origins of human language through gestural communication in primates. His research centers on comparative primate neurobiology and behavior, with emphases on: Manual preferences and cerebral lateralization in gestural communication Intentionality and referential properties of primate signals Structural brain asymmetries homologous to human language areas Ontogenetic development of communication in primates MEGUERDITCHIAN's publications demonstrate consistent focus on brain-behavior relationships in primates, particularly anatomical asymmetries in language-related regions (Broca's area homolog, planum temporale) and their correlation with gestural communication. Recent work emphasizes predictive neurodevelopmental patterns in infant primates. Scientific recognitions include: CNRS Bronze Medal (2021) ERC Starting Grant for gestural communication research He mentors doctoral researchers and manages major projects including the ANR BABONTO and ERC Gestimage studies, conducting fieldwork at the CNRS Primatology Station (France), Fongoli (Senegal), and Yerkes Primate Research Center (USA). His team utilizes advanced methodologies including fMRI, fNIRS, and longitudinal behavioral observation.

• Primate Communication
• Gesture and Language Evolution
• Brain Lateralization
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Lucette Toussaint is a Professor at the University of Poitiers, affiliated with the Center for Research on Cognition and Learning (CeRCA) and the Maison des Sciences de l'Homme et de la Société (MSHS). She serves as Director of the Doctoral School 'Humans in Society' and leads research in sensorimotor cognition. Her research investigates: Motor imagery and sensorimotor representations Effects of short-term immobilization on cognitive processes Embodied cognition and action-language relationships Aging and cognitive plasticity Sensorimotor adaptation in rehabilitation contexts Recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on sensorimotor plasticity, with themes including: effects of limb immobilization on cognition, motor imagery applications in sports/rehabilitation, embodied memory mechanisms, and cognitive aging. Research methodologies combine behavioral experiments, psychometric validation, and clinical applications. She actively supervises doctoral researchers, including current students working on sensorimotor disorders in aging, embodied memory mechanisms, and interpersonal body representation. Past students have investigated attentional capacities in aviation, clinical motor imagery applications, and developmental aspects of motor cognition.

• Motor Imagery
• Sensorimotor Representations
• Cognitive Psychology
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