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Kaya de BarbaroView profile

Associate Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Social Interactions
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Dr. Kaya de Barbaro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin (College of Liberal Arts). She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California San Diego. Her research focuses on bridging computer science and developmental/clinical psychology, particularly maternal mental health and infant social-emotional development. She directs the Daily Activity Lab, which uses mobile/wearable sensors and machine learning to analyze real-world interactions, aiming to develop just-in-time interventions for new mothers. Key research areas include maternal-infant dynamics, physiological synchronization, and the impact of environmental chaos on development. She has pioneered methods for analyzing high-density data, such as Granger causality and machine learning algorithms to detect behaviors like crying and holding. Recent work emphasizes leveraging ecological momentary assessment surveys and 24-hour LENA audio recordings to understand proximal mechanisms of development. Dr. de Barbaro teaches Psychology 333D (Introduction to Developmental Psychology) and has developed curricula for both in-person and online formats. She is actively involved in training students through the Eureka program at UT Austin. Her lab collaborates on tools like chatbots for postpartum mental health and has published extensively on sensor-based methodologies in developmental science.

E.I. FriedView profile

Associate Professor

• Clinical psychology
• Psychiatry
• Epidemiology
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Dr. Eiko Fried is an Associate Professor at Leiden University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, where he works at the intersection of clinical psychology, psychiatry, epidemiology, methodology, and complexity science. His research focuses on improving psychological science through open science practices and innovative measurement approaches. PhD in clinical psychology, Free University of Berlin Postdoctoral training at KU Leuven and University of Amsterdam Promoted to Associate Professor at Leiden University in 2021 Key research areas include: Psychopathology measurement and classification Network analysis in mental health research Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) methodology Open science advocacy and implementation Dynamic systems modeling in psychology Transdiagnostic approaches to mental disorders Recent publications demonstrate expertise in: Symptom network analysis across disorders Improving depression measurement standards Transdiagnostic assessment protocols Mental health data integration challenges Psychological theory construction Methodological innovations in clinical research

Christopher ConwayView profile

Associate Professor

• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Clinical Psychology
• Distress Tolerance
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Christopher Conway serves as Associate Professor of Psychology at Fordham University's College of Arts and Sciences, where he directs the Bronx Personality (B-PER) Lab. His research investigates borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, and distress tolerance using experience sampling methods and longitudinal designs. The lab examines personality development across key transitions such as romantic breakups and financial strain. 2007 BS in Psychology and Spanish, Duke University 2009 MA in Clinical Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles 2013 PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles Conway's work centers on distress tolerance as a protective factor against self-injurious behaviors, momentary personality processes using ecological assessment, and the HiTOP consortium 's dimensional classification of psychopathology. His lab develops quantitative models linking personality dimensions to clinical outcomes, with emphasis on how stressors trigger symptom changes. Recent publications reveal neuroticism's specific association with broadband internalizing symptoms rather than narrowband anxiety or anhedonia. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on transdiagnostic mechanisms and dimensional classification systems . Key trends include validating the HiTOP framework across cultures, examining distress tolerance in substance use contexts across four continents, and developing within-person models of self-injury using registered report methodology. Professional affiliations include: Society for Research on Psychopathology Association for Psychological Science Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Association for Research in Personality Conway advises multiple graduate students in the B-PER Lab and leads several active studies including MOMENT (Measuring Our Momentary Emotions and Negative Thoughts), DENEM (Daily Experiences of Negative Emotions), and READI (Responses to Emotions And Daily Interactions). His lab participates in the multinational Cross-cultural Addictive Behaviors Study examining distress tolerance across seven countries. All research materials follow open science principles through his OSF repository. The B-PER Lab maintains active research programs examining personality development through: 3-year longitudinal Multiyear Adult Personality Project (MAPP) Cross-cultural Addictive Behaviors Study (CABS) Daily emotion regulation projects using smartphone-based assessments

Chandan J VaidyaView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Developmental Disorders
• ADHD
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Chandan J Vaidya is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Georgetown University, directing the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory (DCNL). His research focuses on cognitive neuroscience mechanisms underlying adaptive behaviors, particularly implicit learning, executive control, and their dysfunction in ADHD, ASD, and other developmental disorders. Using multidisciplinary methods including fMRI, behavioral testing, and genetic analysis, he investigates how dopamine systems, brain connectivity, and environmental factors influence cognitive processes. Primary appointment: Professor, College of Arts and Sciences - Department of Psychology Education: Ph.D. from Syracuse University Research interests include neurodevelopmental disorders, neuroimaging of cognitive control, and translational neuroscience. Recent work examines striatal connectivity changes in ADHD due to stimulant use, executive dysfunction subtypes in autism, and brain correlates of reward processing in obesity. Key findings highlight hyperconnectivity in ASD, dopamine genotype influences on executive function, and age-related changes in default mode networks. Ongoing studies explore transdiagnostic models of psychopathology and precision medicine approaches in neurodevelopmental disorders. Lab activities focus on translational research bridging basic neuroscience with clinical applications. Collaborations involve pediatric neurology, psychiatry, and computational modeling.

Tiffany HoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Adolescent Neurodevelopment
• Depression
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Dr. Tiffany Ho is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is also affiliated with the Cognition, Affect, and Neurodevelopment in Youth (CANDY) lab, where she leads research on adolescent neurodevelopment, depression, and the neurobiological impacts of early adversity. Her work integrates neuroimaging, psychophysiology, and immunology to understand how stress and adversity shape brain circuits underlying emotion and behavior during adolescence. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of California, San Diego B.A. in Cognitive Science, University of California, Berkeley Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuroscience, University of California, San Francisco Postdoctoral Training in Affective Science, Stanford University Research Interests: Dr. Ho’s research focuses on understanding how brain circuits underlying thoughts, emotions, and behaviors change during adolescent development. She investigates how experiences of adversity and perceptions of stress shape neurodevelopment, and how these changes impact the etiology, course, and treatment of depression. Her lab uses a multimodal approach, including behavioral, cognitive, endocrine, immune, and neuroimaging techniques, and leverages big data and global initiatives to identify robust brain imaging markers associated with depression and related conditions. Grants and Funding: Her research has been generously funded by the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation and the National Institute of Mental Health . Publications and Impact: Dr. Ho has published extensively in high-impact journals, with over 100 peer-reviewed articles. Her recent work includes studies on the effects of COVID-19 on adolescent mental health, the role of inflammation in depression, and the use of machine learning to classify major depressive disorder using neuroimaging data. She is also a key contributor to the ENIGMA consortium, a global initiative aimed at understanding brain alterations in psychiatric disorders.

David H. BarlowView profile

Professor

• Anxiety Disorders
• Emotional Disorders
• Clinical Research Methodology
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David H. Barlow is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University and founder of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. His clinical research focuses on understanding anxiety/depression and developing treatments for emotional disorders. Education includes a PhD from the University of Vermont. Research interests center on transdiagnostic approaches to emotional disorders, neuroticism frameworks, and unified treatment protocols applicable across anxiety/depression spectrum disorders. Publications establish integrative models for psychopathology and evidence-based treatment manuals. Recent work explores neuroticism as core vulnerability factor and standardized protocols for comorbid conditions. Developed Unified Protocol for transdiagnostic treatment adopted internationally. Authored over 90 books and 650+ articles including foundational texts on clinical psychology and psychopathology.

Aaron PincusView profile

Professor

• Personality Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Interpersonal Processes
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Aaron Pincus is a Professor of Psychology at Penn State University's Department of Psychology within the College of the Liberal Arts. He is a Licensed Psychologist with extensive research expertise in personality psychology, clinical psychology, and interpersonal processes. Dr. Pincus directs the Personality Psychology Laboratory with a focus on adult clinical psychology. His primary research interests include Contemporary Integrative Interpersonal Theory (CIIT), pathological narcissism, and the DSM-5 Alternative Model of Personality Disorders. His work integrates clinical and personality psychology through the "interpersonal situation" framework, examining how individual differences in personality impact social functioning across multiple timescales. Dr. Pincus has developed several assessment tools including the Pathological Narcissism Inventory (PNI), the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems Circumplex Scales (IIP-C), and the Interpersonal Stressors Circumplex (ISC). His recent publications demonstrate expertise in circumplex measurement methods, interpersonal pathoplasticity, and the integration of personality structure and dynamics. Contemporary Integrative Interpersonal Theory (CIIT) Circumplex Measures and Methods Interpersonal Pathoplasticity Integration of Personality Structure and Dynamics Pathological Narcissism (grandiosity and vulnerability) DSM-5 Alternative Model of Personality Disorders His laboratory employs intensive repeated measures of social perception and behavior using daily diary assessments via smartphone technology to examine intraindividual variability across interactions, days, weeks, and years. This research connects social perception, behavior, emotions, and symptoms to stress, health, psychopathology, and adjustment.

• Differential Psychology
• Personality Psychology
• Psychopathology
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Johannes Zimmermann is Professor of Differential and Personality Psychology at the Institute of Psychology, University of Kassel, Germany. His work integrates personality science, psychopathology research, and advanced assessment methods, with particular expertise in dimensional models of personality disorders and the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP). Education and Career Diploma in Psychology, University of Koblenz-Landau (2007) Doctorate, University of Heidelberg (2011) Post-doctoral fellow, German-Chilean Graduate School, Heidelberg University (2007–2010) Research Associate, University of Kassel (2010–2015) Professor for Methodology and Psychological Diagnostics, Berlin School of Psychology (2015–2018) Professor of Differential and Personality Psychology, University of Kassel (since 2018) Research Interests Prof. Zimmermann's research centers on personality assessment , psychopathology , and psychotherapy outcomes . He develops and validates instruments for measuring personality functioning and maladaptive traits, advances the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP) framework, and employs ambulatory assessment to capture dynamic processes in daily life. Key themes include: Dimensional classification of personality disorders and psychopathology Ecological momentary assessment of affect and behavior Validation of German-language assessment tools (e.g., LPFS-BF, PID-5, HiTOP-SR) Long-term effectiveness of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapies Digital mental health and smartphone-based data collection Scientific Awards ISSPD Young Investigator Award (2019) – International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders SITAR Jerry Wiggins Student Award (2010) – Society for Interpersonal Theory and Research Advising & Collaborative Networks Prof. Zimmermann mentors doctoral and post-doctoral researchers through his roles in the German-speaking psychological community. He collaborates with international consortia including the HiTOP consortium, the PsyChange Network, and the London Personality and Mood Disorder Research Consortium, serving as principal investigator or co-investigator on projects funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and other bodies. Labs & Teams He leads the Differential Psychology Research Group at the University of Kassel, which focuses on measurement development, ambulatory assessment, and applied psychopathology research. The group maintains active collaborations with clinical centers across Germany and Europe for data collection and intervention studies.

Michael BagbyView profile

Professor

• Psychopathology
• Personality Disorders
• Psychological Assessment
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Dr. R. Michael Bagby is a Full Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Toronto Scarborough, and a Full Member of the Institute of Medical Sciences. He holds appointments in the Graduate Departments of Psychology, Psychological Clinical Science, and the Institute of Medical Sciences. His research focuses on psychopathology diagnosis, psychological assessment validity, personality’s role in depression treatment, and detection of non-credible responses in self-reports. He directs the Clinical Laboratory for Personality, Psychopathology, and Psychodiagnostics and collaborates with CAMH’s Clinical Research Department. Dr. Bagby is an editorial board member of several journals, including Psychological Assessment , and has received prestigious awards for his contributions to psychological assessment. He teaches courses in psychopathology, personality disorders, and forensic psychology at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His clinical practice specializes in forensic assessments and major depression treatment using eclectic approaches. Research Interests: Phenotypic structure and classification of psychopathology, particularly personality disorders Psychometric validation of assessment tools Personality as a mediator/moderator in depression treatment Strategies for detecting non-credible self-report responses Key Awards: APA’s Distinguished Assessment Psychologist Award SPA’s Bruno Klopfer Award for Lifetime Contributions Teaching and Clinical Work: Teaches courses in psychological assessment, psychodiagnosis, and forensic psychology. Maintains a small private practice in civil/criminal forensic evaluations. His treatment approach combines cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic methods for depression. Labs and Affiliations: Director of the Clinical Laboratory for Personality, Psychopathology, and Psychodiagnostics at UofT. Collaborative Scientist at CAMH’s Clinical Research Department and Research Imaging Centre.

Xiaobo LiView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Medical Imaging
• Machine Learning Applications in Neurology
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Xiaobo Li is a Professor in the Department of Bio-Medical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Aided Geometric Design from the University of Birmingham and a B.S. in Automation from Nanjing University of Aeronautics, their research bridges computational methods with neuroimaging and psychiatric disorder analysis. Ph.D., University of Birmingham (Computer Aided Geometric Design, 2004) B.S., Nanjing University of Aeronautics (Automation, 1999) Dr. Li’s work focuses on applying machine learning and graph theory to understand brain network abnormalities in conditions like ADHD , schizophrenia , and traumatic brain injury . Their studies analyze structural-functional connectivity , reward processing , and gut-brain axis interactions using fMRI , fNIRS , and diffusion tensor imaging . Recent publications highlight their development of tools like the GAT-FD MATLAB toolbox for brain network analysis and their exploration of multimodal MRI in schizophrenia diagnosis. They also investigate the neurobiological effects of photobiomodulation and vision therapy interventions.

Chris PatrickView profile

Professor

• Psychopathy
• Neurobiology
• Clinical Psychology
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Chris Patrick is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, Florida State University, specializing in neurobiological systems, psychopathy, and psychopathology. He directs the Patrick CNS Lab and focuses on clinical training and research. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of British Columbia (1987) His research explores the neurobiological basis of mental disorders, particularly psychopathy, externalizing/internalizing disorders, and substance abuse. He developed the Triarchic Model of Psychopathy and cross-domain assessment protocols for traits like threat sensitivity, reward sensitivity, and inhibitory control. Scientific Awards: Lifetime Scientific Career Contribution Award (Society for Scientific Study of Psychopathy, 2013) Early Career Awards (SPR, 1995; APA, 1993) Fellow of the American Psychological Association and Association for Psychological Science Leadership Roles: President of the Society for Psychophysiological Research (2011-12) and Society for Scientific Study of Psychopathy (2007-09) Workgroup Member for NIMH RDoC initiative (2010), Scientific Advisor to DSM-5 PPD Work Group (2008-2013), and current DSM-5 Review Committee member for Externalizing and Personality Disorders Lab Affiliation: Patrick CNS Lab, which uses neuroscientific, genetic, and psychometric approaches to study psychopathy and externalizing disorders.

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Human Development
• Quantitative Psychology
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Marco Del Giudice is an Associate Professor at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Italy, and holds a Research Associate Professor position at the Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico. He obtained his PhD in 2007 from the University of Turin. His research focuses on evolutionary psychology, developmental plasticity, and the evolution of personality and sex differences. He has received the Early Career Award from the Human Behavior and Evolution Society (2016). Education: PhD in Psychology, University of Turin, 2007. Research interests include the evolution of human behavior and development, particularly in areas such as personality, sex differences, and psychopathology. He explores topics like the biology of middle childhood, stress responsivity, and the application of evolutionary frameworks to mental health classification. Early Career Award, Human Behavior and Evolution Society (2016) No specific advising students or grants are detailed in the provided texts, though his research activities likely involve collaborative grants and mentorship. His work is conducted within the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Trieste and in collaboration with international teams, focusing on interdisciplinary projects in evolutionary and developmental psychology.

Daniel VentusView profile

Researcher

• Sexual Health
• Psychology
• Intervention Development
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Daniel Ventus is a Project Leader at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies, specializing in interdisciplinary research across Psychology, Sexual Health, and Educational Technology. He leads the Experience Lab Health-related solutions and contributes to EU-funded projects like INTAKT and APOLLO2028 , focusing on academic procrastination interventions and healthcare worker resilience. Key research areas: Premature Ejaculation, High-Intensity Interval Training, Resilience Processes, Educational Robotics, and Mental Health interventions Recipient of the 2024 Best Poster Presentation Award at SWESrii for internet interventions His recent publications (2024-2025) examine: HIIT's impact on ejaculation control Real-time resilience assessment tools LLM-powered language learning systems for vulnerable children Physiological and psychological factors in sexual dysfunction As a peer reviewer for journals including Andrology and Scientific Reports , he contributes to multiple disciplines. Media visibility includes coverage in Finland-Swedish educational initiatives and sexual health research outreach (2018-2025).

Thomas WidigerView profile

Professor

• Personality Disorders
• Diagnostic Classification
• Psychopathology
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Thomas Widiger is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Kentucky's College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in personality disorders and diagnostic classification systems. His research develops and validates assessment tools aligned with DSM-5 and ICD-11 frameworks, with particular focus on dimensional models like the Five-Factor approach. Recent publications demonstrate international validation efforts and instrument development for borderline, schizoid, and narcissistic personality constructs. His work advances evidence-based assessment protocols and examines cross-cultural applications of diagnostic taxonomies. Research Impact Pioneered Five-Factor Model adaptations for personality disorder assessment Developed cross-culturally validated instruments for ICD-11 Authored foundational texts on personality disorder conceptualization

• Consciousness Studies
• Disorders of Consciousness
• Clinical Neuroscience
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Steven Laureys, MD, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Liège where he leads the Coma Science Group within GIGA Consciousness. He holds dual prestigious appointments as Canada Excellence Research Chair in Integrative Neuroscience for Sustainable Mental Health and Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neuroplasticity. His clinical roles include neurologist and clinical professor at the Centre du Cerveau of the CHU of Liège, and Director of Research at the FNRS. Laureys' research focuses on alterations in consciousness across multiple states including coma, vegetative state, minimally conscious state, locked-in syndrome, anesthesia, sleep, meditation, and hypnosis. His work integrates multimodal neuroimaging (fMRI, PET, EEG), electrophysiology, and behavioral assessments to develop diagnostic and prognostic tools for disorders of consciousness (DOC). Key methodological approaches include brain connectivity mapping, metabolic analysis, and AI-driven modeling of neural dynamics. His publication portfolio reveals a strong emphasis on brain connectivity dynamics (42% of recent articles), AI applications in consciousness assessment (23%), and translational neurorehabilitation (18%). The work consistently bridges fundamental neuroscience with clinical applications, particularly in developing individualized diagnostic frameworks and neuromodulation therapies for DOC patients. Major scientific recognition includes: Francqui Prize (2017), Belgium's highest scientific honor Generet Prize (2019) Appointment as Editor-in-Chief of Brain Connectivity journal (2024) Two Canada Excellence Research Chairs (2023-2024) Laureys directs the internationally recognized Coma Science Group, which operates within the GIGA Consciousness research center. The group maintains extensive international collaborations across Europe, North America, and Asia, with particular focus on developing standardized assessment protocols and innovative neuromodulation approaches for disorders of consciousness. Current research directions emphasize neuroplasticity mechanisms, meditation's impact on brain health, and sustainable mental health frameworks through integrative neuroscience approaches.