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Loisa BennettoView profile

Associate Professor

• Neurocognitive bases of autism
• Multisensory processing
• Developmental disorders
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Loisa Bennetto, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Rochester's School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD). Her research focuses on the neurocognitive bases of autism and other developmental disorders, particularly multisensory processing deficits and their impact on social communication and adaptive functioning. She leads the Bennetto Lab, which investigates topics such as audiovisual speech perception, feeding behaviors in autism, and sensory reactivity. Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Denver (1999) B.A. in Psychology, Yale University (1988) Research Interests: Dr. Bennetto’s work explores how atypical neurocognitive development in autism affects social-communication challenges and everyday adaptive behaviors. Current projects include studying multisensory processing in social communication (e.g., speech perception, gesture comprehension) and feeding behaviors (e.g., sensory factors in picky eating). She also examines the intersection of sensory reactivity, stigma, and mental health outcomes in autistic individuals. Publications Trends: Her recent work emphasizes prosody processing in adolescents with autism, language patterns across conversation partners, and interdisciplinary approaches to sensory dysfunction. Key findings include atypical visual motion prediction and reduced otoacoustic emissions in autism. Advising & Grants: Dr. Bennetto has mentored numerous graduate students (listed below) and collaborates with researchers in Brain & Cognitive Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, and Pediatrics. Her lab’s projects are supported by grants exploring topics like sensory processing in ASD, personal choice development in adolescents, and the impact of subjective social status on diagnosis timing. Labs/Teams: The Bennetto Lab collaborates with institutions such as Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Washington. Current team members include graduate students (e.g., Christina Layton, Alesia Richardson) and research assistants.

• Emotion
• Attention
• Fear
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Professor Ottmar Lipp is a distinguished academic in the field of psychology, currently serving as a Professor at the School of Psychology & Counselling, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) since 2020. He holds a PhD from Justus Liebig University in Giessen, Germany, and has held previous academic roles at The University of Queensland (1991–2014) and Curtin University (2014–2020). His research focuses on emotion, attention, fear, and learning, employing behavioral and psychophysiological methods. Key areas include emotional learning mechanisms, fear acquisition, and extinction processes. He is an editorial board member for journals like Biological Psychology and has contributed to professional societies such as the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. Education: PhD in Psychology, Justus Liebig Universität, Giessen, Germany Research Interests: Emotion and attention interactions Fear conditioning and extinction Psychophysiological paradigms Cognitive and computational models of emotion Biological underpinnings of emotional responses Grants & Awards: Not explicitly listed in the provided text, but his editorial roles and fellowships indicate significant recognition in the field. Advisees: While supervision topics are mentioned (e.g., "The Emotional Face"), specific student names are not listed. Labs/Teams: Active in multidisciplinary projects, including stress biomarker research and wearable technology development for performance monitoring.

Matthew RobisonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Attention
• +3 more

Matthew Robison is an Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame, affiliated with the Controlled Attention and Memory (CAM) Lab. His primary research area focuses on Cognition, Brain, and Behavior. He investigates attention control, memory mechanisms, and their interactions using behavioral experiments, eye-tracking, EEG, and statistical modeling techniques like factor analysis and structural equation modeling. Dr. Robison holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon (2018) and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Arizona State University (2018–2020). His work emphasizes individual differences in cognitive abilities, including studies on working memory capacity, attention lapses, and the role of arousal systems like the LC-NE network. Research interests span cognitive neuroscience, psychophysiology, and applied interventions to enhance sustained attention through goal-setting, feedback, and reward systems. His studies often integrate biometric measures (pupil diameter, EEG) to track real-time cognitive states and performance fluctuations. Recent work explores transcranial stimulation effects on attention, age-related memory declines, and the neurocognitive underpinnings of mind-wandering. He collaborates on projects involving machine learning analyses of cognitive task data and biometric identification using EEG signals. No specific grants or advising details are explicitly stated in the provided text, though his lab's focus suggests active research collaborations in cognitive science and neuroscience domains.

• Clinical Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Maria Karekla is a Cypriot University of Cyprus Associate Professor and head of the ACTHealthy laboratory . With a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University at Albany (SUNY) specializing in Anxiety Disorders and Health Psychology, she investigates anxiety-health comorbidity through psychophysiology and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , focusing on adolescents, chronic pain patients, and cancer populations. Her work spans digital interventions ( VR pain management , avatar-led smoking cessation ), experimental psychopathology, and pandemic mental health responses . University of Cyprus: 2010–present PhD: Clinical Psychology (Anxiety/Health), University at Albany (SUNY) Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center Research Interests center on: Psychological flexibility in chronic illness Digital health solutions (internet/virtual reality) ACT protocol development for pain/smoking Psychometric validation of behavioral measures Pandemic behavioral patterns (over 30 related publications) Psychosocial determinants of health behaviors Scientific Impact includes: 2010 Pompidou Group award for adolescent smoking prevention 2017 Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine award for chronic pain research Over 70 peer-reviewed articles (including Nature Human Behavior , JAMA Network ) Leadership roles: Chair of EFPA e-health taskforce , European Health Psychology Committee Her 15 most recent articles (2020–2021) demonstrate: 7 Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science publications on psychological flexibility 5 PLoS ONE / European Journal of Psychology Open pandemic studies 3 Journal of Medical Internet Research digital intervention trials 2 Psychological Assessment psychometric validations International collaborations across 12 countries

• Biomedical Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
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Sophie Wang is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Experiential AI within Northeastern University. Her work focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, and decision science. She holds an affiliation with Northeastern’s engineering and computer science departments through her AI institute position. Her research interests include: Physiological signal processing (skin conductance, heart rate variability) Bayesian modeling for disaster response decisions AI-driven health monitoring systems Behavioral sensing for personality assessment Her recent articles demonstrate expertise in: - Developing novel models for autonomic nervous system analysis - Applying AI to emergency evacuation decision frameworks - Improving wearable sensor data accuracy through algorithmic enhancements No scientific awards or grants were explicitly listed in the provided materials. She currently advises no students in the listed dataset. Her primary research lab affiliation is with the Institute for Experiential AI, which focuses on human-centered AI solutions.

Juliet DavidowView profile

Assistant Professor

• Adolescent Brain Development
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Computational Psychology
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Dr. Juliet Davidow is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University's College of Science, where she leads the Learning and Brain Development Lab. Her research focuses on adolescent cognitive and neural development, particularly how learning behaviors evolve with age and influence memory, decision-making, and goal-oriented actions. She holds a BA from New York University, a PhD from Columbia University, and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard University. Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, New York University Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology, Columbia University Postdoctoral Fellowship, Harvard University Research interests include adolescent brain development, cognitive neuroscience, computational psychology, and the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying learning processes. Her lab investigates how behavioral and brain changes during adolescence support adaptive goal pursuit and decision-making. Key areas of exploration involve reinforcement learning, value-guided behavior, and the impact of social and environmental contexts on neural development. Notable achievements include a National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2025) for studying motivated learning in adolescents. Her work has been featured in Nature Reviews Neuroscience , Neuron , and Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience . Grants and Awards: National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2025) College of Science Faculty Excellence Recognition (2023) Labs/Teams: Director of the Learning and Brain Development Lab , which bridges psychology, neuroscience, and computer science to study learning across development.

Karen QuigleyView profile

Professor

• Affect
• Emotion
• Health Psychology
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Karen Quigley is a Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University's College of Science, affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Affective Science Laboratory (IASL) and Mass General Hospital. Her research focuses on the mechanisms linking bodily signals (e.g., interoception) to emotional experience, health behaviors, and cognitive processes. She investigates how physiological variation (e.g., cardiovascular, neural) influences affective states, stress responses, and symptom perception across laboratory and real-world settings. Key areas include emotion theory, psychophysiological reactivity, and technology-driven interventions for chronic pain, sleep disorders, and veteran health. Dr. Quigley’s work combines neuroimaging (e.g., 7-Tesla fMRI), ambulatory sensing, and behavioral experiments to explore brain-body interactions. She has pioneered studies on interoceptive awareness, threat/challenge responses, and Gulf War Illness among veterans. Her lab develops mobile health tools to improve self-management of physical and mental health conditions. Awards: Fellow of the Association for Psychological Sciences (2018) Grants: Recipient of TIER 1 Seed Grant for interdisciplinary research (2024) Labs/Teams: IASL (Northeastern/Mass General), Veteran Health Interventions Team Her research bridges basic science and clinical applications, emphasizing personalized approaches to health challenges. Ongoing projects include wearable sensor development for real-time stress monitoring and digital therapeutics for chronic pain reduction.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Decision-Making
• Neuroimaging
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Johannes Algermissen is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cognitive Neuroscience at the Department of Experimental Psychology , University of Oxford, affiliated with the MoDeS lab under Dr. Miriam Klein-Flügge. His research focuses on understanding how humans balance multiple goals over extended periods, particularly in foraging decisions involving trade-offs between immediate and delayed rewards. He employs computational modeling, fMRI, and novel techniques like transcranial ultrasonic stimulation (TUS) to investigate neural mechanisms of decision-making and self-control. Education: Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Philosophy (minor in Mathematics) from Friedrich-Schiller University Jena (2014) Master’s in Behavioural Science (summa cum laude) from Radboud University Nijmegen (2017) PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Donders Institute, Nijmegen (2022) Research Themes: Neural basis of foraging decisions Pavlovian biases in learning Effort investment and persistence EEG/fMRI methodological standards He has contributed to open science initiatives like EEGManyPipelines and eCOBIDAS , promoting reproducible research practices. His work bridges cognitive neuroscience with clinical insights, particularly in mood/anxiety traits’ impact on decision-making. Labs/Teams: Active member of the MoDeS Lab and collaborator on pioneering TUS studies. His research integrates behavioral, computational, and neuroimaging approaches to address fundamental questions in decision neuroscience.

Neil DundonView profile

Researcher

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Decision-Making
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Neil Dundon is a Project Scientist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), within the College of Letters & Science. His research focuses on the neural foundations of expertise, decision-making under stress, and the interplay between behavioral and neural variability in psychiatric conditions. He holds a BA in Psychology from University College Dublin (2007), an MSc in Applied Psychology from Trinity College Dublin (2009), and a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from a joint program between the University of Bologna and Bangor University (2015). His doctoral thesis explored treatment plasticity in homonymous visual field defects. Prior to his current role, he conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Freiburg (until 2017), investigating neural mechanisms in child and adolescent psychiatric conditions. Neil's research interests span cognitive neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and multisensory integration, with a focus on stress physiology, decision-making frameworks, and autonomic nervous system dynamics. His work bridges clinical and experimental approaches, addressing topics such as visual rehabilitation, ADHD-Autism comorbidity, and emotional processing deficits in neurodevelopmental disorders. His recent articles highlight advancements in understanding neural encoding during motor tasks, cross-modal interactions between cardiac physiology and neural activity, and the role of hormones in brain structure-function relationships. Neil collaborates with Prof. Scott Grafton and contributes to studies on action selection, stress multiplexes, and non-invasive cardiac monitoring technologies. Though no scientific awards are explicitly cited, his contributions to visual field rehabilitation and multisensory integration research are notable. Neil's academic trajectory reflects a strong emphasis on translational neuroscience, integrating computational models, neuroimaging techniques, and clinical insights to advance understanding of human cognition and behavior.

Tyler SantanderView profile

Research Fellow

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Epigenetics
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Tyler Santander is a Research Fellow at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the College of Letters & Science. His work focuses on understanding inter-individual variability in behavioral phenotypes through molecular and cortical-level analyses of brain systems. He holds a B.A. in Psychology and Political Science from UCSB (2011) and a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Virginia (2017). His doctoral research integrated cognitive neuroscience, imaging epigenetics, and machine learning to develop gene-brain-behavior models for social cognition. His research interests span neuroimaging, hormonal influences on brain function, stress physiology, and chronic pain management. Notable themes in his work include the impact of hormones (e.g., progesterone, testosterone) on brain networks, resilience to stress, and methodological innovations in neuroimaging techniques. He has explored topics such as callosal fiber dynamics, menstrual cycle effects on brain connectivity, and the application of biofeedback for pain reduction. Recent studies highlight his focus on dynamic brain networks, including how diurnal steroid fluctuations and menstrual cycles reorganize functional connectivity. He has also contributed to interdisciplinary work on code-writing neural correlates and gender bias in code review using neuroimaging. Tyler collaborates with labs such as the Goard Lab (noted for hormone-mediated dendritic growth studies) and has pioneered methods like dynamic phase extraction for pulse rate variability analysis. His work bridges clinical, computational, and basic neuroscience approaches to address individual variability in cognition and behavior.

Jim BlascovichView profile

Research Professor

• Social Psychology
• Biopsychosocial Model
• Virtual Environments
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Jim Blascovich is a Research Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the College of Letters & Science and the Department of Psychology. He holds the titles of Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Research Professor. His research focuses on social motivation and social influence in technologically mediated environments, including virtual reality applications. Blascovich earned his B.S. from Loyola University of Chicago and his Ph.D. from the University of Nevada, Reno. He has directed the Research Center for Virtual Environments and Behavior, co-leading with Jack Loomis. His work has been continuously funded by the National Science Foundation for over 20 years, alongside support from NIH and the Army Research Laboratory. Blascovich’s research integrates biopsychosocial models of challenge/threat states, using cardiovascular measures to assess psychological states during social interactions. He has explored stigma, stereotypes, and intergroup dynamics, as well as nonverbal communication and collaborative decision-making in virtual environments. His contributions include influential books like *Infinite Reality* (2011) and edited volumes on social psychophysiology. He is a Fellow of multiple prestigious societies, including the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society, and has received awards such as the Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize (2007) and the Erskine Fellowship (2005). Blascovich’s interdisciplinary approach bridges social psychology, technology, and health, with applications in education, diabetes management, and virtual reality-based interventions. Education: B.S. in Psychology (Loyola University of Chicago, 1968); Ph.D. in Social Psychology (University of Nevada, Reno, 1972) Awards: Gordon Allport Prize, Erskine Fellowship, Teaching Fellowship (2002) Grants: NSF (20+ years), NIH, Army Research Laboratory Labs/Teams: Co-director, Research Center for Virtual Environments and Behavior

• Psychology
• Experimental Psychology
• Psychophysiology
• +7 more

Matias Kivikangas is a Visiting Professor at the Department of Information and Service Management, affiliated with the Myllymäki Petri group (HIIT). His research spans psychology, psychophysiology, and human-computer interaction. Doctoral Degree in Social Sciences, University of Helsinki (2016) Master's Degree in Social Sciences, University of Helsinki (2006) Research Interests: His work focuses on psychophysiology , moral psychology , and decision-making in digital environments , including videogames and haptic communication . He employs meta-analysis and neural networks to study emotional and social dynamics. Media Engagement: He has contributed to public discourse via media appearances in 2018 and 2020, addressing topics like anti-science trends and leadership aesthetics in politics. His projects, funded by the Academy of Finland and Business Finland, include neuroeconomics of games and emotional augmentation in virtual environments.

Ritske JongView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Attention Mechanisms
• Electroencephalography
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Ritske Jong is a Professor in Experimental Psychology at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. His research utilizes electroencephalography (EEG) to explore cognitive mechanisms underlying attention, task-switching, and time perception. He investigates neural correlates of performance variability and decision-making under cognitive constraints. Research Focus: Jong's work spans attentional bias, temporal processing, and neurocognitive modeling. Key themes include EEG signatures of time perception, resit exam effects on learning investment, and implicit temporal regularities. His lab employs behavioral experiments and neuroimaging to dissect cognitive control mechanisms. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2017–2022) cluster in three domains: 1) EEG-informed temporal cognition studies, 2) attentional processing in learning environments, and 3) computational modeling of cognitive tasks. Cross-disciplinary collaborations extend to healthcare technology and educational psychology.

Stefanie Enriquez GeppertView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuropsychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Neurosciences
• +7 more

Stefanie Enriquez Geppert is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, affiliated with the Clinical & Developmental Neuropsychology department. She leads the Neuro-Ex Funk research group, focusing on neural correlates of executive functions and neurofeedback interventions. Her work integrates neuroscientific methods like EEG and fMRI to develop treatments for cognitive impairments in clinical populations. Education: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (2010), University of Münster Postdoctoral research at Universities of Oldenburg, the Balearic Islands, Bergen, and Cambridge Research Interests: Executive functions, neurofeedback, psychedelic research, Alzheimer's biomarkers, and translational neuroscience. Her lab explores cognitive enhancement via brain-computer interfaces and pharmacological approaches. Awards: Alzheimer Nederland Fellowship (2017) Lienert Foundation Award (2016) Recipient of multiple grants for neurofeedback and psychedelic studies Key Contributions: Pioneered neurofeedback training for ADHD and schizophrenia, developed the Face-Name Associative Memory Exam (FNAME), and investigated psilocybin's cognitive effects. Over 60 peer-reviewed publications and active editorial roles in journals like Frontiers in Neuroergonomics . Labs/Teams: Neuro-Ex Funk Group at the University of Groningen, collaborating internationally on psychedelic research and neurofeedback applications.

Tess OsborneView profile

Researcher

• Humanities
• Multidisciplinary Geography
• Social Sciences
• +6 more

Dr. Tess Osborne is a Researcher & Lecturer at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences , University of Groningen. Her work bridges Humanities , Social Sciences , and Digital Geographies , focusing on mobility , embodiment , and technology in aging populations and urban contexts. Research areas include digital geographies, mobility studies, and technology's impact on human experiences. Active in GDPR implications for geographical research and wearable biosensors for emotional analysis. Her recent publications analyze metaverse interviews , pandemic vulnerabilities , and seasonal mobility patterns in later life. She contributes to methodological innovation in qualitative and mobile geographies , emphasizing ethical and technical approaches. As an Editorial Board Member for journals like Health & Place and Wellbeing, Space and Society , she shapes discourse in health and wellbeing research. Her Meaningful Mobility project (2019-2024) involved collaborations with PhD students and researchers across Europe.