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Alexander GoettkerView profile

Researcher

• Saccadic and pursuit eye movements
• Integration of retinal and extra-retinal information
• Control of arm and eye movements

Dr. Alexander Goettker is a postdoctoral researcher at Justus Liebig University Giessen's Department of Psychology and Sports Science, specializing in oculomotor behavior and sensorimotor integration. He contributes to the Collaborative Research Center "Cardinal Mechanisms of Perception" and the International Research Training Group "The Brain in Action". Ph.D. in Psychology (2020) with thesis on saccadic-pursuit eye movement interactions M.Sc. in Psychology (2016), including predoc program in visual neuroscience B.Sc. in Psychology (2014) Key research areas: Saccadic and pursuit eye movement coordination Integration of retinal and extra-retinal signals Eye-hand movement interactions Naturalistic visual processing in sports contexts Publication trends show focus on sensorimotor integration, visual processing during eye movements, and the interplay between perceptual judgments and motor control. His work spans journals like Current Biology , PNAS , and Scientific Reports .

Jonathan E. MartinView profile

Professor

• Synoptic Meteorology
• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Jet Stream Variability
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Jonathan E. Martin is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison since 1994. He received his Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington in 1992. Research Focus: Mid-latitude cyclones, jet stream dynamics, and weather-climate interactions Key Methods: Multi-scale observational analysis, high-resolution mesoscale modeling, potential vorticity diagnostics Recent Projects: Jet stream waviness trends, subtropical-midlatitude cyclone transformation, snow cover-cyclone feedback His 2025-2024 publications examine extratropical cyclone precipitation distribution, Pacific basin rapid cyclogenesis, and Earth system model validation for cyclone occlusion. Earlier work (2023-2019) addresses: Jet superposition climatology Self-organizing map analysis of jet variability Cyclone-induced Southern Hemisphere waviness Nonlinear jet retraction mechanisms Tornado outbreak jet influences Historical cold pool contraction trends Awarded the 2021 Atmospheric Sciences Librarians International Choice Runner Up for his historical meteorology work, he also authored the textbook Mid-Latitude Atmospheric Dynamics: A First Course (2013). His research spans cyclogenesis, frontogenesis, and climate change impacts on jet streams, with applications in extreme weather forecasting and climate modeling validation.

Raoul BongersView profile

Assistant Professor

• Motor Control
• Motor Learning
• Prosthetics
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Dr. Raoul Bongers is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, affiliated with the SMART Movements research group. His expertise focuses on action-perception learning, motor control, and rehabilitation technologies, particularly in upper limb prosthetics and serious game applications for prosthesis training. He investigates motor variability and coordination dynamics using advanced methodologies like Uncontrolled Manifold analysis and multifractal analyses. His research emphasizes the development of clinical tools such as IMU-based calibration algorithms and virtual reality environments to improve prosthetic control and rehabilitation outcomes. Collaborations span biomechanics, neuroscience, and medical engineering, addressing challenges in prosthetic design, user adaptation, and clinical assessment. Bongers has contributed to over 139 publications, with recent work exploring task-specific serious game training, IMU sensor calibration reliability, and motor learning dynamics in novel control tasks. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation. Professional activities include keynote lectures on motor control and participation in interdisciplinary research networks. Laboratory affiliations include SMART Movements, where research integrates ecological psychology and dynamical systems theory to advance rehabilitation technologies and motor learning understanding.

Jacqueline HendersonView profile

Associate Professor

• Upper Extremity Biomechanics
• Cumulative Trauma Disorders
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Jacqueline Henderson serves as an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department within Bradley University's Caterpillar College of Engineering & Technology. Her research focuses on biomechanics with specialization in upper extremity disorders and mathematical modeling applications. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Wayne State University, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University. Joining Bradley in 2010, she has established herself as a key researcher in skeletal biomechanics. Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Prairie View A & M University Dr. Henderson's research centers on upper extremity biomechanics, particularly investigating carpal tunnel syndrome through mathematical modeling of subsynovial connective tissue shearing. Her work extends to cumulative trauma disorders and rehabilitation biomechanics, with significant collaborations between Bradley University and local medical communities. She employs advanced techniques including speckle-tracking ultrasound and finite element modeling to analyze tendon-nerve interactions in the carpal tunnel. Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on biomechanical analysis of the carpal tunnel and spinal structures, with recent expansion into neurovascular coupling and Alzheimer's disease mechanisms. Key methodologies include ultrasound assessment, finite element modeling, and quantitative tissue property measurement. Professional recognition includes an NIH National Research Service Award fellowship at Mayo Clinic. She serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Applied Biomechanics and Journal of Clinical Biomechanics, and participates in Bradley University's Affirmative Action Committee. Dr. Henderson actively mentors STEM-interested youth and has developed educational initiatives including ME 101: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering and ME 591: Human Centered Design. Her service extends to K-12 engineering outreach programs in the Detroit Public School system.

Davide Di RuscioView profile

Professor

• Model Driven Engineering
• Model evolution
• Open Source Software
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Davide Di Ruscio is a Full Professor at the Department of Information Engineering Computer Science and Mathematics of the University of L'Aquila (Italy), where he leads research in Model-Driven Engineering and Software Engineering. His work spans domain-specific modeling languages, model transformations, and recommender systems applied to open source software and autonomous systems. His research interests focus on Model Driven Engineering , Model evolution , Open Source Software , and Recommender Systems , with recent work exploring LLM applications in code analysis and fairness engineering. Key application domains include service-based systems, autonomous systems, and hybrid polystore systems. Di Ruscio actively contributes to the software engineering community through leadership roles in major conferences and journals. He serves on the steering committees of ICMT, SLE, SATTOSE, MiSE, and RoSE, and is on the editorial boards of SoSyM, IEEE Software, Journal of Object Technology, and IET Software. His work has been published in over 200 papers across top-tier venues. He has contributed to numerous European and Italian research projects since 2006, applying MDE concepts to real-world systems. Current teaching includes Software Engineering for Autonomous Systems and Software Engineering for the Internet of Things, with office hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:30-13:30 at Edificio Alan Turing, Room 208.

• Comparative Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Motor Planning
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Kate M Chapman is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Her academic work bridges cognitive and comparative psychology, with a focus on motor planning and goal-directed behavior in humans and animals. Education: Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2013 M.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2010 B.A., New College of Florida, 2004 Her research investigates how adults, children, and nonhuman animals plan motor actions in anticipation of future goals, particularly during object manipulation and tool use. She explores cognitive planning across species, including primates such as lemurs and tamarins, examining evolutionary roots of motor behavior. She also contributes to pedagogical research in undergraduate psychology education. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in motor cognition, comparative psychology, and action planning. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Psychological Bulletin , Journal of Experimental Psychology , and Behavioral and Brain Sciences , emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining psychology, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no students or grant funding are explicitly mentioned, Dr. Chapman is actively engaged in research and teaching. She mentors students through her research in comparative motor planning and contributes to academic development via her instruction in core psychology courses such as Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, and Comparative Psychology. Labs and Teams: Though specific lab names or research teams are not mentioned, her research activities suggest involvement in cognitive and comparative psychology research groups at the University of Arkansas, likely collaborating with experts in motor behavior, animal cognition, and educational psychology.

Katja FiehlerView profile

Professor

• Experimental Psychology
• Perception & Action
• Sensorimotor Integration
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Prof. Dr. Katja Fiehler holds the W3 Professorship for Experimental Psychology ("Perception & Action") at Giessen University since March 2020. She previously served as W2 Professor (2016-2020) and Heisenberg-Professor (2011-2016) at the same institution. Her research focuses on sensorimotor integration, tactile perception, and spatial cognition in naturalistic environments, particularly through virtual reality applications. Current roles: Speaker of Cluster Project "The Adaptive Mind" Leadership: Speaker of DFG IRTG-1901 "The Brain in Action" Member of directorate: DFG SFB/TRR-135 "Cardinal mechanisms of perception" Directorate member: Bender Institute for Neuroimaging (BION) Katja's research spans tactile suppression during action, spatial memory coding, and multimodal perception. Her team investigates how sensorimotor predictions modulate sensory processing, how aging affects motor-sensory integration, and the neural basis of allocentric/egocentric spatial representations. Recent publications show strong focus on virtual reality experiments, sensorimotor recalibration, and inter-effector coordination. Key themes include tactile perception modulation by movement demands, spatial cognition in naturalistic environments, and cross-modal metacognition. She leads the "Team Perception and Action" at Giessen University, which includes researchers like Dr. Belkis Ezgi Arikan, Dr. Tom Nissens, and Dr. Meaghan McManus. Her lab develops tools like vexptoolbox for VR-based human behavior studies.

Joanna RutkowskaView profile

Researcher

• Social-cognitive development
• Communicative behaviors in children
• Action perception and prediction
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Joanna Rutkowska is a postdoctoral researcher at the Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development, Department of Psychology, University of Zurich (since 2023). Her academic journey includes a PhD in Brain, Behaviour and Cognition (Radboud University, 2018-2023), MSc in Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology (University of St Andrews, 2017-2018), and MA in Psychology (University of St Andrews, 2013-2017). PhD, Donders Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Cognition, Radboud University MSc, Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology, University of St Andrews MA, Psychology, University of St Andrews Her research focuses on social-cognitive development across mono-, bi-, and multilingual children, communicative behavior evolution, and action perception-motor development relationships. She employs multimodal methodologies including movement kinematics analysis, facial EMG processing, and biological motion sensitivity assessments. Recent publications examine how infants decode emotional expressions through visual/manual exploration (2025), data-driven EMG processing (2024), biological motion intention sensitivity (2022), and adult kinematic interpretation limitations (2021). These works span developmental psychology, computational affective science, and cognitive neuroscience.

Alexander GoettkerView profile

Researcher

• Oculomotor Control
• Eye Movement Research
• Perceptual Judgment
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Alexander Goettker is a postdoctoral researcher at Justus Liebig University Giessen, focusing on oculomotor control, perceptual judgment, and sensorimotor integration. His work bridges basic research on eye movements with applied studies in VR/AR display optimization. Current role: Postdoctoral Researcher at Justus Liebig University Giessen Key collaborations: Professor Karl Gegenfurtner's lab Research interests include predictive eye movements in naturalistic scenes, serial dependence effects in motor tasks, and the influence of contextual cues on oculomotor behavior. He explores how retinal signals and internal models interact to enable stable perception during eye movements. Recent trends in publications emphasize individual differences in sensorimotor processing, the role of naturalistic stimuli in vision science, and the trade-offs between perceptual and oculomotor artifacts in head-mounted displays. His work also investigates eye-hand coordination and the impact of display duty cycles on visual tracking accuracy. Labs and teams include collaborations with Professor Karl Gegenfurtner's lab, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to study eye movements in ecological contexts and their implications for VR/AR technology.

Guenther KnoblichView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Science
• Social Cognition
• Joint Action
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Guenther Knoblich is a Professor of Cognitive Science at Central European University (CEU), holding this position since 2011. His research focuses on joint action, social cognition, communication, and problem-solving. He coordinates interdisciplinary projects like the ERC Synergy project on Coordination, Communication, and Cultural Transmission (2015–2022), EuroCores EuroUnderstanding (2011–2014), and the ZiF research year on Embodied Communication (2005–2006). Knoblich has held academic roles at institutions including the Max Planck Institute for Psychological Research, Rutgers University, and the Donders Institute. He earned his PhD from Hamburg University in 1997. Education PhD in Psychology, Hamburg University, 1997 Research Interests Joint action dynamics and coordination mechanisms Sense of agency and self-other distinction Cognitive foundations of social interaction Embodied communication in human and machine systems Articles Trends Recent work emphasizes experimental studies on human and primate cooperation, infant social expectations, and the neurological underpinnings of joint action. Key themes include decision-making in collaborative settings, temporal coordination, and the role of predictability in successful interaction. Grants/Projects ERC Synergy (2015–2022) ZiF Research Year (2005–2006) EuroCores (2011–2014) Labs/Teams Leads the Somby Lab and contributes to the Social Mind Center at CEU, focusing on interdisciplinary research in cognitive and social neuroscience.

• Numerical Cognition
• Animal Behavior
• Comparative Psychology
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ROSA RUGANI is an Associate Professor at the University of Padua, Italy, specializing in cognitive and developmental psychology with a focus on numerical cognition. Her work explores how numerical and spatial representations emerge in non-human animals and humans, particularly through studies on domestic chicks, rhesus monkeys, zebrafish, and insects. She investigates foundational questions about innate numerical abilities, spatial-numerical associations, and the evolutionary origins of mathematical concepts. Her research integrates behavioral experiments, comparative approaches, and developmental studies to understand cross-species cognition. Research interests include proto-arithmetic capacities in animals, the mental number line in non-linguistic species, and the interaction between animacy, numerosity, and spatial processing. She has pioneered studies demonstrating that newborn chicks exhibit left-to-right spatial-numerical associations similar to humans, suggesting evolutionary conservation of these mechanisms. Her work challenges anthropocentric views of numerical cognition, emphasizing cognitive capacities in animals. Rugani's studies often use interdisciplinary methods, combining behavioral testing with computational modeling and neurobiological insights. She has contributed to debates on the biological basis of numerical concepts, the role of early environmental influences on cognitive development, and the relationship between numerical processing and other cognitive domains like object individuation and spatial attention.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Self-Consciousness
• Multisensory Integration
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Professor Jane Aspell is a cognitive neuroscientist at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), serving as Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Director of Postgraduate Research, and REF Convenor for UoA 4 (Psychology, Psychiatry & Neuroscience). She leads the Self & Body Lab and co-leads the Body and Self Research Group , part of ARU’s Centre for Mind and Behaviour. Her research investigates multisensory bodily mechanisms underlying self-consciousness through behavioral, psychophysical, and EEG experiments. Education: MA(Oxon) Biological Sciences, University of Oxford (1998) PhD in Neuroscience, University of Newcastle (2003) Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (2013) Her research explores how the brain integrates exteroceptive (visual, tactile) and interoceptive (e.g., cardiac) signals to form bodily self-consciousness. She investigates this in neurotypical individuals, those with autism, and chronic pain patients. Current projects include studying body image in autistic adults and interoception’s role in pain perception. Her recent articles analyze topics like body image’s social impact, interoception in fibromyalgia, and mindfulness-body connections. She has been recognized with awards including the 2023 Best PhD Supervisory Team Award and 2021 Outstanding Research and Innovation Award (Established Researcher). Grants/Consultancy: Leverhulme Trust (£153,406, 2022) Versus Arthritis Pain Challenge Award (£190,345, 2020) Bial Foundation (€48,000, 2021) She advises PhD students in embodied cognition and supervises research on topics like autism-body image intersections. Media engagements include BBC podcasts, New Scientist articles, and public lectures like Cambridge Festival Talks on out-of-body experiences and self-consciousness.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Embodied Cognition
• Memory
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Rene Zeelenberg is an Associate Professor at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam, where he contributes to the Brain & Cognition research program. His work is deeply rooted in cognitive psychology, focusing on how bodily experiences and actions shape cognition and memory. His research interests include embodied cognition, memory processes, perception, and language. He investigates how motor actions influence long-term memory, how multisensory experiences affect learning, and how mental simulations of actions prime behavioral responses. His work often bridges experimental psychology with cognitive neuroscience, using behavioral paradigms to explore the grounded nature of cognition. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the interaction between action and memory, with strong emphasis on experimental design and theoretical innovation in cognitive science. Themes such as motor congruency, priming, and multisensory integration recur across his studies, highlighting a cohesive research trajectory. Rene Zeelenberg has served as an editor for prominent journals including Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology , Emotion , and Memory & Cognition , reflecting his academic service and standing in the field. He has also delivered oral presentations at professional and academic conferences, discussing topics such as grasp compatibility and abstract conceptualization. While no formal list of students or grants is provided, his collaborative research output—especially with Dirk Pecher—suggests active mentorship and research leadership. He is part of a dynamic research network in cognitive psychology, contributing to both theoretical and empirical advances in understanding human memory and perception.

Veikko JousmäkiView profile

Researcher

• Magnetoencephalography
• Neuroscience
• Motor Cortex Mapping
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Veikko Jousmäki is a Senior Scientist at Aalto University's Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering. He holds honorary visiting roles at institutions like the Cognitive Neuroimaging Centre (Nanyang Technological University) and the Karolinska Institutet. His research focuses on magnetoencephalography (MEG), motor and sensory systems, and brain networks involved in movement and perception. He was awarded the Grant Runar Bäckström Foundation Prize in 2003. Education: Doctoral degree in Natural Sciences, University of Kuopio (2000) Master's degree in Natural Sciences, University of Kuopio (1993) Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences, University of Kuopio (1986) Research Interests: Jousmäki's work explores MEG applications in studying brain dynamics during motor actions, sensory processing, and clinical conditions like essential tremor and alcohol use disorder. His studies often integrate multimodal neuroimaging techniques to map cortical and subcortical networks. Awards and Grants: Grant Runar Bäckström Foundation Prize (2003) Principal investigator for projects including MEG infrastructure upgrades (2022–2040) and sensorimotor mapping studies. Collaborations and Activities: Jousmäki has collaborated internationally, including with the Karolinska Institutet and Nanyang Technological University. He actively participates in conferences, workshops, and public lectures on neuroimaging and neuroscience. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being). Labs and Facilities: Leads MEG research at Aalto University, focusing on developing advanced neuroimaging tools and protocols. Collaborates on projects involving TMS, fMRI, and haptic stimulation technologies.

Tamara LorenzView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Human-Machine Interaction
• Human Movement Coordination
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Tamara Lorenz is an Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati, jointly appointed across three departments: Psychology, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and Computation Science. She holds a MSc (Dipl.-Ing.) in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Universität München (2008) and a Ph.D. in Systemic Neurosciences from Ludwig-Maximilians University (2015), with research focused on human interaction dynamics and their application to Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), rehabilitation engineering, and human factors. Research Interests: Her work explores human-robot collaboration, movement coordination, and embodied cognition. Key areas include HRI in manufacturing, rehabilitation exoskeletons, and immersive training modalities. She employs nonlinear dynamics and behavioral modeling to enhance human-machine interaction safety and efficiency. Recent Research Support: Notable grants include development of neurophysiologically integrated exoskeletons (2016–2018), Industry 4.0/5.0 AI projects (2023–2024), and studies comparing immersive vs. traditional training effectiveness (2023). She has led projects on trustworthy AI for autonomous systems and human-centered robotics. Courses Taught: Undergraduate and graduate courses on human factors, human-robot interactions, and perception-action cycles. Examples include 'Capstone Human Factors' and 'Humans, Machines, Robots and their Interactions.' Labs/Teams: Her research integrates interdisciplinary teams from engineering, psychology, and robotics, focusing on real-world applications such as industrial automation and healthcare robotics.