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Alexandra Horowitz is a Senior Research Fellow and Adjunct Associate Professor at Barnard College. She has been teaching since 2004, specializing in dog cognition and olfactory research. Her academic roles span the Departments of English and Psychology, reflecting her interdisciplinary focus on animal behavior and human-animal interactions. Education: M.S. and Ph.D. in Cognitive Science from UC San Diego; B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. Research interests include naturalistic observations of dog social play, testing anthropomorphic assumptions, and characterizing canine olfactory abilities. She has authored influential books like Inside of a Dog and Being a Dog , exploring how dogs perceive the world. Her work frequently appears in top journals and media outlets, including the New York Times and TED-Ed. Recent articles highlight studies on dog navigation, play behavior, and olfactory perception. She has been recognized as among the Top 2% of Cited Authors globally. Her presentations and lectures span academic conferences, museums, and public forums, emphasizing science communication.

• Dog Cognition
• Canine Behavior
• Olfactory Experience
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Professor Peter Banks is a prominent academic in Conservation Biology at The University of Sydney's School of Life and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on developing humane solutions to invasive species impacts, particularly through understanding predator-prey dynamics and behavioral interventions. He has held roles including Treasurer of the Royal Zoological Society of NSW and editorial board memberships at journals like Oecologia. Education: PhD (2004, University of Sydney), BSc (1991, University of Sydney). His career includes positions at UNSW and University of Turku (Finland). Research interests span animal behavior, ecology, and conservation strategies. Research Themes: Animal behavior and ecophysiology, ecology and evolution, wildlife conservation. Collaborations include projects with Finland’s University of Turku on predator-prey deception and New Zealand’s Landcare Research on pest management. Recent publications emphasize olfactory misinformation tactics, urban tick ecology, and predator learning mechanisms. His work bridges behavioral ecology with applied conservation, exploring innovative methods to mitigate wildlife conflicts.

• Conservation Biology
• Ecology
• Wildlife Management
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Andreas Eklund is an Assistant Professor in the Marketing Department at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL). He holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from Linnaeus University (Sweden), specializing in consumer psychology, and a Master’s degree from Lund University (Sweden). His research focuses on sensory marketing, branding, and service-dominant logic, exploring how sensory cues influence consumer behavior and brand experiences. He has taught courses on branding, consumer behavior, and marketing strategy at universities in Sweden, Norway, and the U.S. Education: Ph.D. in Marketing (Consumer Psychology), Linnaeus University, Sweden M.Sc. in Marketing, Lund University, Sweden Research Interests: Sensory marketing and its intersection with branding Multi-sensory consumer experiences in automotive and retail environments Experiential marketing and value proposition design Congruency theories in brand-consumer relationships Teaching: Recent courses include MKT351 (Principles of Marketing), MKT362 (Consumer Behavior), and MBA755 (Advanced Marketing) Focuses on experiential learning and real-world marketing applications Professional Background: Prior career as a chef informs his sensory marketing research Experience in Scandinavian universities before joining UWL Personal Interests: Outdoor activities (disc golf, ice skating) Swedish salt licorice enthusiast Manchester United football fan

• Branding
• Consumer Behavior
• Consumer Psychology
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Dr. Frances Chen is a Professor and Area Coordinator in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam People. She holds a PhD from Stanford University (2009). Her research integrates health psychology, social psychology, and neuroendocrinology to explore how social experiences influence mental and physical health. Key areas include the physiological impacts of loneliness, social support, and hormonal changes during puberty on adolescent development. Education: PhD, Psychology, Stanford University, 2009 Research Focus: Dr. Chen investigates how social interactions 'get under the skin' through studies on loneliness, stress, conflict negotiation, and hormonal mechanisms. Her work emphasizes interventions to enhance social connection and reduce health disparities. Recent Article Trends: Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, including genetic influences on depression, effects of near-infrared lighting on cognition, and longitudinal studies on adolescent hormonal contraceptive use. Her work bridges basic science and applied health outcomes. Awards & Grants: Michael Smith Health Research BC C2 Award (2022) Killam Faculty Research Fellowship (2019) Teaching & Learning Enhancement Fund Grant (2025) SSHRC Prosociality Project Funding (2023) Lab & Mentorship: Director of the Social Health Lab, she mentors graduate and undergraduate students, prioritizing equity and inclusion. Recent lab achievements include studies on teen health development and interventions to improve student success in psychology programs. Lab Initiatives: UBC Teen Health and Development Study (longitudinal hormonal/mental health tracking) NIR lighting health impact research (collaborative interdisciplinary project) Prosociality 'in the Wild' SSHRC project

• Health Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Neuroendocrinology
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Rhonda Hadi is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. She is also a Fellow of Green Templeton College and an Associate Editor at the Journal of Consumer Psychology , serving on editorial review boards for Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Marketing Research , and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science . Her research focuses on emerging technologies reshaping consumer experiences, including augmented reality, AI, and wearable/mobile computing. She explores crossmodal perception, cultural influences on consumer behavior, and sensory-driven decision-making. Rhonda teaches the Core Marketing course for the MBA programme and contributes to Executive MBA, Diploma in AI for Business, and executive education courses. Her engagements span industry collaborations with Fortune 500 firms, startups, and non-profits, emphasizing practical applications of her research. She is a key member of the Oxford Future of Marketing Initiative , fostering academic-industry partnerships for thought leadership. Her research interests prominently feature technology-augmented consumer behavior , particularly in multisensory interactions (e.g., haptics, temperature, scent) and how cultural contexts modulate these responses. She has pioneered studies on anthropomorphic products, chatbot ethics, and the psychological impact of digital tools like AR and the Metaverse. Rhonda received the John Elliot Teaching Award and regularly engages with media outlets like the BBC to disseminate her findings. She has delivered over 50 invited talks globally, addressing North America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. In advising and grants, she mentors students across MBA and executive programmes and secures funding via Oxford’s initiatives. Her work intersects with the Major Programme Management and Private Equity Institute , though direct grant references are not explicitly detailed. She actively participates in interdisciplinary teams at Oxford Saïd, such as the Oxford Future of Finance and Technology Initiative and the Social Thermoregulation Project , integrating insights from psychology, technology, and business strategy.

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Emerging Technologies
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Mischa Billing is a Senior Lecturer at Örebro University specializing in Culinary Arts and Meal Science. She is actively involved in research on sensory experiences, wine studies, and food pairing. Her work spans across multiple disciplines including haptics, olfaction, and culinary traditions. Her research interests focus on the intersection of sensory perception and culinary practices. Billing explores how sound affects taste perception, develops haptic attribute models for food design, and investigates improved sensory experiences for the elderly. Her work in sommelier training and critical attribute techniques bridges traditional culinary knowledge with scientific approaches to sensory evaluation. Analysis of her publications reveals a strong focus on practical applications of sensory science in culinary contexts. Her work spans from theoretical explorations of wine tasting as embodied knowledge to practical guides for food and beverage pairing. The recurring themes include sensory integration, cultural contexts of food consumption, and innovative methods for enhancing meal experiences. Gastronomic Academy's Silver Medal Wine Profile of the Year Nose of the Year Honorary Truffle of the Year Billing has served as general secretary of the International Sommelier Association (ASI) and is a member of the Wine Academy in Sweden. She has extensive experience in evaluating diverse products including Swedish tap water and apple juice. Her media presence includes serving as a jury member on TV4's Sweden's Master Chef and delivering radio talks for Sveriges Radio. She leads several research initiatives including the Sense Lab, which focuses on future sensory experiences, and participates in research groups examining meals from social and cultural perspectives. Her projects like 'Rewine The World' demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches to reducing food waste through innovative culinary methods.

• Culinary Arts
• Meal Science
• Sensory Experience
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Jas Brooks is an incoming Assistant Professor at MIT's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), starting Fall 2026. They completed a PhD in Computer Science at the University of Chicago under Prof. Pedro Lopes, focusing on perceptual engineering—designing interfaces to modulate human sensory perception. Their work addresses challenges in power efficiency and miniaturization for senses like taste, touch, and smell, enabling applications in health, safety, and immersive experiences. Research interests span HCI, olfactory interfaces, thermal feedback systems, and wearable technology. Notable publications include Best Paper Awards at CHI 2020 and CHI 2021, and Honorable Mentions at UIST 2023 and UIST 2021. Awards include the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, Siebel Scholar, and Rising Star in EECS. Brooks has presented at MIT, UCSD, and international symposia, including a keynote at the 'New Metabolism' event. They co-organized workshops on smell/taste interfaces (STT21, STT23) and led projects like the Timeless Smell Archive and Smell & Paste prototyping toolkit. Teaching includes a graduate VR course at SAIC and contributions to sensory education via the CBORG initiative. Labs/teams include Pedro Lopes' research group at UChicago and collaborations with institutions like the Media Archaeology Lab. Current projects explore adaptive EMS systems, thermal feedback wearables, and historical scent technologies.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Perceptual Engineering
• Olfactory Interfaces
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Dr. Jason Yi is an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine (WashU Medicine). His research focuses on understanding the molecular pathways that shape nervous system development and function, with particular emphasis on autism spectrum disorders (ASD). He leads the Yi Lab, which investigates the role of the ubiquitin ligase UBE3A in the brain and its implications for neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Yi received his BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Dickinson College in 2001 and his PhD in Pharmacology from Duke University in 2009. His laboratory is broadly interested in the molecular pathways that shape nervous system development and function, with the ultimate goal of understanding how dysfunction in these pathways contributes to disease. The current focus is on autism spectrum disorders (ASD), using genetic information from human patients to guide in vitro and in vivo experiments employing biochemical, genetic manipulation, cell biological, and microscopy techniques. Dr. Yi's research has significant clinical implications, particularly in understanding how UBE3A dysfunction relates to both Angelman syndrome (caused by lack of UBE3A activity) and autism (caused by excessive UBE3A activity). His lab discovered that a single phosphorylation event in UBE3A turns off its ubiquitin ligase activity, and that mutations in this site are linked to autism. This work bridges disease genetics with a mechanistic understanding of ASD neurobiology and aims to define developmental timepoints for ASD onset. Dr. Yi's research has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: Ruth K. Broad Biomedical Research Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship (2006) F32 Kirschstein National Research Service Award (2011) Christina Castellana Postdoctoral Fellowship (2011-2014) The University of North Carolina Postdoctoral Award for Research Excellence (2015) Bridge to Independence Award, The Simons Foundation (2017) NARSAD Young Investigator Award, Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (2018) Whitehall Foundation Research Grant (2018) Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowship (2019) Dr. Yi's research program is supported by significant grant funding from organizations including The Simons Foundation, Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, and the Whitehall Foundation. His work bridges basic molecular neuroscience with clinical implications for neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorders. Through his research, Dr. Yi is contributing to a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying ASD, which may ultimately lead to new therapeutic approaches and interventions. The Yi Lab maintains a collaborative research environment focused on cutting-edge neuroscience techniques. The lab combines molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches to study UBE3A function and its role in neurodevelopment. Their work utilizes patient-derived genetic information to guide experimental approaches, ensuring clinical relevance to autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Yi is also actively involved in mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, contributing to the training of the next generation of neuroscientists.

• Neuroscience
• Molecular Neuroscience
• Developmental Neuroscience
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Prof. Dr. Urs Fischbacher is a full-time Professor at the Department of Economics at the University of Konstanz, holding the Chair of Behavioral Economics. He is also affiliated with the Thurgau Institute of Economics in Switzerland. Research Focus: Behavioral Economics, Experimental Economics, Game Theory, Social Preferences, Public Goods, Trust and Cooperation, Decision-Making under Stress, and Neuroeconomics. Key Projects: Evaluation of educational interventions in Colombia, analysis of leadership selection in inequality perception, and studies on social pension targeting in Bangladesh. Academic Contributions: His recent articles focus on super-additive cooperation mechanisms, responsibility attribution in decision chains, stress-induced prosociality, and diversity policy impacts. Work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with psychologists and neuroscientists. Contact: Based at the University of Konstanz (Room F315) and Thurgau Institute of Economics. Office hours require appointment via email.

• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Game Theory
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Xuelei Huang serves as Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies within the Asian Studies section of the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures at the University of Edinburgh. Appointed as a Chancellor's Fellow before promotion to Lecturer in 2016 and Senior Lecturer in 2019, her academic trajectory includes postdoctoral research at Academia Sinica (Taiwan) and research fellowships at the Nantes Institute for Advanced Studies (France) and International Research Centre for Cultural Studies (Vienna). Her educational foundation spans: Bachelor's degree from Fudan University, China Master's degree from Peking University, China PhD with summa cum laude from the University of Heidelberg, Germany Huang's research centers on cultural and social history of modern China through three interconnected lenses: sensory history (particularly olfactory studies as explored in her 2023 monograph), early Chinese cinema examining institutional and global dimensions, and print culture/drama within Republican-era media networks. Her work reveals how microscopic sensory processes and media forms intersect with sociopolitical forces and global cultural flows. Publication trends demonstrate an evolution from cinema studies (2014) toward sensory history (2022-2023), reflecting interdisciplinary innovation bridging historical anthropology, media studies, and cultural theory. Her scholarship consistently excavates everyday experiences to reinterpret grand historical narratives of modern China. Major recognitions include: Ruprecht Karls Prize for PhD dissertation Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship Gerda Henkel Foundation Fellowship Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation Fellowship While currently at full supervisory capacity for PhD students (no new 2025 entries), her research receives competitive funding including the 2024 Royal Society of Edinburgh Research Award for 'The Smell of Scotland' project. She actively bridges academia and public engagement through film curation. Huang co-curates the China programme for Scotland's Hippodrome Silent Film Festival, presenting restored Chinese silent films like 'The Goddess' and 'Daybreak' to international audiences, demonstrating her commitment to cross-cultural knowledge exchange beyond traditional academic boundaries.

• Sensory History
• Early Chinese Cinema
• Print Culture
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Andrés Monroy-Hernández is an Assistant Professor at Princeton University's Department of Computer Science, leading the Human-Computer Interaction Lab. He holds a PhD from MIT's Media Lab and has held roles at Microsoft Research and Snap Inc. His research focuses on social computing, public-interest technology, and augmented reality, emphasizing technologies that foster collaboration and connection. He is affiliated with Princeton's Center for Information Technology and Policy, the Keller Center, and serves on Crisis Text Line's board. Education: PhD in Media Arts and Sciences, MIT (2012) Master's in Media Arts and Sciences, MIT (2007) Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering, Tecnológico de Monterrey (2001) Research Interests: Monroy-Hernández explores social computing systems, public-interest platforms (e.g., OpenDeli for food delivery), and social AR (e.g., Capybara). His work emphasizes ethics, marginalized communities, and democratizing technology. Notable projects include Scratch (children's programming), Microsoft's Calendar.help, and Significant Otter (biosignal sharing). Awards & Recognition: MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35 (2013) CNET's Most Influential Latinos in Tech (2013) Best Paper Awards at CHI, CSCW, HCOMP, ICWSM Grants & Labs: Active in designing open-source protocols and advising tech leaders. His lab collaborates across disciplines, addressing societal challenges through technology. Recent efforts include ethical AI and decentralized social media. Teaching: Teaches social computing and mentors students in HCI and public-interest tech.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Social Computing
• Public-interest Technology Platforms
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Dr. Ava Fatah gen. Schieck is a Professor of Media Architecture and Urban Digital Interaction at The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London (UCL) , where she has been affiliated since 2001. She teaches in the MSc Architectural Computation program, focusing on embodied interactions and urban digital experiences. Education: ATQ03 - Recognised by the HEA as a Fellow (UCL, 2008) Certificate in Learning and Teaching (UCL, 2007) Master of Science (UCL, 2001) Her research explores the intersection of architecture, digital media, and urban spaces. Key themes include: Mediated spatial experiences in museums and public environments Embodied interactions through dance, movement, and performative design Urban screens and community-centered digital installations Smart city critiques focusing on marginalized communities Pervasive computing's impact on social dynamics Her publication corpus (149+ outputs) predominantly addresses media architecture, HCI, museum technology, and sensory interactions , with recent work emphasizing olfactory interfaces, pandemic urbanism, and heritage digitization. Awards & Honors: Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA, 2023) Projects & Grants: As Principal Investigator for the EPSRC-funded 'Screens in the Wild' , she examines networked urban screens for community engagement. She previously led the 'SCREAM' project (UrbanBuzz program) and contributed to EPSRC's 'Urban Design and Pervasive Systems'. She reviews grants for EPSRC, UKRI, SNSF, and other international bodies. She directs research through UCL's Space Research Group and VR Centre for the Built Environment , collaborating globally. As program chair for the Media Architecture Biennale (2012-2020), she fosters interdisciplinary dialogue across architecture, HCI, and interaction design.

• Media Architecture
• Urban Digital Interaction
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Alexei Koulakov is a Professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) and the Charles Robertson Professor of Neuroscience. His research focuses on applying mathematical and computational approaches to unravel the principles of brain organization, particularly in sensory systems like olfaction and vision. Koulakov's work explores how neural circuits form during development, the role of genetic and experiential factors, and the evolutionary basis of brain architecture. Education: PhD in Physics from the University of Minnesota (1998). Key Research Areas: Olfactory system development, neural network modeling, and AI inspired by biological computation. Koulakov's recent publications emphasize cross-disciplinary integration of neuroscience and AI, including NeuroAI initiatives and DeepNose models predicting olfactory percepts. His team investigates how innate abilities are encoded genomically and how experience shapes neural networks. Scientific contributions include studies on primacy coding in olfaction, stochastic learning mechanisms , and high-throughput neural mapping . Awards include the Charles Robertson Professorship , reflecting his leadership in theoretical neuroscience. Koulakov collaborates extensively, with notable work on genomic bottlenecks , odor mixture interactions , and neural integrator models . His lab at CSHL is at the forefront of NeuroAI research, leveraging brain circuit insights to advance artificial intelligence.

• Neuroscience
• Theoretical Neurobiology
• Applied Mathematics
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Timothy Tricas is a Professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's School of Life Sciences, specializing in fish sensory systems and coral reef ecology. He leads a research lab focused on understanding acoustic communication, neuroethology, and behavioral ecology in marine species. His work integrates field observations with neurophysiological and anatomical studies, often using advanced techniques like rebreather diving and hydrophone recordings. Affiliations: School of Life Sciences, Department of Zoology, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology Courses Taught: Ethology, Animal Behavior, Sensory Ecology, Fish Behavior and Sensory Biology Research Interests: His studies explore how fish use sensory systems (auditory, lateral line, electrosense) to navigate, communicate, and survive in coral reef ecosystems. Key projects include decoding fish acoustic behaviors, understanding the evolution of specialized sensory adaptations (e.g., butterflyfish hearing mechanisms), and applying bioacoustics for coral reef health monitoring. Grants & Funding: Secured grants from NOAA, NSF, and the Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory for projects like parrotfish soundscapes analysis and stingray electrosensory systems. Lab Activities: Mentors graduate and undergraduate students in field experiments, neuroanatomical studies, and acoustic data analysis. Current projects include parrotfish home range behavior and开发 new bioacoustic monitoring tools.

• Fish sensory systems
• Coral reef ecology
• Behavioral ecology
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Dr. Arnaud Wisman is a Lecturer in Psychology and the Internationalisation, Erasmus and European Degrees Co-ordinator at the University of Kent's School of Psychology. His office is located in Woodlands Room F.05, Keynes College. He is an active researcher with affiliations visible on Academia.edu and ResearchGate, and his ORCID iD is 0000-0002-7197-9207. His research explores Evolutionary and Social Psychology, with emphasis on: Human mating motivation : How sexual arousal influences short-term mating strategies in men. Chemosignal psychology : The role of scent (e.g., putrescine, sexual arousal signals) in human behavior and threat detection. Existential self-regulation : Terror Management Theory (TMT), mortality salience, and coping mechanisms like creativity or maladaptive behaviors. His publications predominantly investigate evolutionary adaptations in social behavior, with recurring themes of mortality awareness, mating strategies, and olfactory communication. Articles use experimental methods to analyze cross-cultural, physiological, and psychological responses to existential threats. He supervises graduate research, including current student Brad Johnson (death awareness and hope) and past student Dr. Rotem Perach (creativity as existential anxiety buffer). No grants or lab details are mentioned.

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Human Mating Motivation
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